
Our award-winning chef invites you to experience Bandar dining at it’s finest. Come savor our prime steak, lamb, seafood, and vegetarian dishes accompanied by fabulous appetizers and meticulously selected wines.


“The best chicken I have had all year long was at Bandar.”
-Stephen Silverman-KPBS Radio
“Paradise found! Bandar offers Persian cuisine in historic downtown site.”
-Jack White-SD Business Journal
“Bandar a taste of Persian perfection.”
-Robin Kelvin-Union Tribune
“Bandar prepares the finest Persian food in the city.”
-Eleanor Widmer-Reader’s
“Like any good Persian restaurant. Bandar has it all.”
-Stephen Silverman
“Bandar is a tasty adventure in the Gaslamp.”
-Andy & Tina Rathbone-SD Daily Transcript
“Dining in elegance, indoctrinate yourselves to the culinary joy of Persian cuisine”
-Sue Garson-La Jolla Light
“A Wonderful addition to the Gaslamp.”
-Zagat Survey
“Recognized as one of the area’s Top Restaurants rated excellent”
-Zagat Survey
“Bandar is a winner no doubt about it”
-W. Douglas Verkaaik-SD Union Tribune
“Bandar has been voted a favorite restaurant by readers of San Diego Home & Garden”
-Wayne Carlson
“Bandar voted as the best ethnic and Persian restaurant in San Diego”
-San Diego Magazine