Saffron Grill

I absolutely love this place! The sweetest owners I have ever met which keeps me coming back for more amazing food & service.
I love sitting outside on a nice day & they are always very tentive and make sure that everyone leaves happy & full! Everything I have ever tried is absolutely delicious!

This isn't your garden-variety "Mediterranean" or "Middle Eastern" restaurant.
Sure, you can order your kabob or falafel, but this is really an authentic Persian restaurant.
Now, Persian cuisine is not like Arab cuisine (unlike what unfortunately too many people in America seem to think, Persians aren't Arabs...) It has its distinctive flavors and uses spices that are often different than those used in other Middle Eastern cuisines.
I'm definitely a fan, and I'm telling you that while there are hundreds of "generic" Middle Eastern restaurants in Orange Co., finding a Persian restaurant just isn't as easy.
This is very much a "mom&pop" place, where the food is prepared with love and pride.
And it won't disappoint you.
In fact, it's quite spectacular.
I suggest you try the Borani and the Tadig as appetizers.
The former is mashed eggplants cooked with grilled onions, mint, and whey.
Fantastic flavor! The latter is crispy rice from the bottom of the rice pot, plain or accompanied by a delicious chicken stew.
As for entrees, you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu.
The service was extremely corteous and reasonably fast (it's not a fast food restaurant, so don't expect your order to be served after 3 minutes...) Prices are very reasonable.
The "lunch specials" are probably the best deals.
Highly recommended.

Stopped in on my lunch break because I was craving Persian food and I was far from disappointed! The entrance is so cute, they have a white picket fence with some beautiful plants leading to the door.
The woman who greeted me and took my order was also super kind and the food was fresh and delicious! Definitely coming back here and going to tell my coworkers to check it out too :-)