We happened to be driving by and saw this restaurant and decided to try it. It was the best Persian food I've ever had, and I've been a fan of Persian food for years. The owner/waiter was very patient and explained the dishes to us and gave us plenty of time to make our choices without hovering. The dolmas were... more

We ordered take out from the Persian Grill and did not experience the atmosphere and service in the restaurant. The restaurant looks nice from the outside. The food was average, not as authentic as we had expected. more

I almost didn't go here, even though I saw the great rating. What a loss if I had'nt! My best meal in Monterey. I did the seafood on Cannery Row and it was ok. I went to the Persian Grill and was very happy I did. Great meal and service. Rated correctly. I guess I was thinking in Monterey I... more

It was nice to get off Cannery Row and have something different than the seafood and perpetual chowder samples. This little place was quiet and the food was excellent. We highly recommend the "khoresht" (sp?) which are these stews served with rice. Very tender meat and very tasty. We ordered one that was a "walnut" stew (I know, sounds weird,... more

I went to the Persian Grill during the week and the experience was fantastic. J. made the reservations, however, like many places in Monterey, they are not always necessary. We had the place to ourselves the first half hour. We had the chicken kabob and ground beef kabob. Persian cuisine is unique and sometimes too dry for some people, however... more

We thought the eggplant dip was excellent so we were very excited for our main dishes. We found the meats very tender and lots of rice, but we found the tastes blander than we expected and felt we were missing something. Not sure what, perhaps some veggies, or something to help with all that rice. There was a belly dancer... more

I go here about once a week. A little on the pricey side but well worth every penny. GET THE BARREH KABOB (lamb)! Easily the best lamb I've eaten in my life. The servers are all really nice -- they gave my boyfriend a discount for speaking Farsi with them. Occasionally, if they've added something new to the menu, they'll... more

We had a great dinner at this restaurant. The service and food were both great and it's in a very cozy space. more

My husband and I were recently celebrating our anniversary and looking for somewhere special in Monterey. This one was suggested and it was super! At first we considered some of the more generic restaurants near the water and are so glad we went a few blocks inland from the harbor - it was worth it!!!! I especially loved the eggplant-based... more