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Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

4.7
4.7
1259 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
140 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Welcome to ARYA in Palo Alto, a place we call home. Arya is about a warm ambiance, and many choices whether you love Steak or Persian Cuisine. Arya features seafood, steaks, chicken, and kebabs, cooked to order, the best in Persian cuisine. We feature a fine selection of California and Italian wines. Delicious cakes and desserts, for every event, from our Baklava to our Persian style Ice cream and Pistachio ice cream. For business and special celebrations, we love to make you feel special in our home. You will be comfortable in business or dressy casual attire, enjoying our elegant environment. You will enjoy service from our warm and friendly staff.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Middle Eastern, Persian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 304-3119
  • Website
    http://www.aryasteakhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mike Hashemi
  • Catering
    We offer Catering for all your special occasions. Whether it is just appetizers, our delicious kebabs, pasta specialties, or seafood. Let us handle all of the details from setup to making every detail a memorable one. We offer many specialties from our Persian Menu and Steaks. We also do corporate delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your event, in an elegant ambiance, bar room, or our chef table and private dining areas to choose from. We have both sit-down packages as well as family-style menus, our menu included delicious vegetarian options, exotic Persian Cuisine ∧ Fine Steaks.
  • Private party contact
    Fera: (650) 304-3119
  • Location
    140 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    High Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Caltrain Palo Alto Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

Corkage fee $30 per bottle. Dessert fee $4 per person

Appetizers

  • Bread Basket$9.00

    assortment of our homemade bread, cilantro chutney, butter

    • Dungeness Crab Cake$22.00

      dungeness crab, remoulade, baby frisee, caperberry

      • Pistachio Meatballs$16.00

        beef meatballs in pinot noir pomegranate sauce

        • Steak Tartare$23.00

          Minced filet mignon, capers, onion, pomegranate glaze, crostini, egg

          • Herbed Bone Marrow$22.00

            mix greens, parmesan, crostini

            • Calamari$18.00

              shishitos pepper, roasted red pepper sauce

              • Hummus$12.00

                chickpeas, garlic, lemon, evoo, kalamata olives

                • Sambosa$14.00

                  Puff Pastry filled with fresh herbs, and potatoes

                  • Borani Bademjan$14.00

                    eggplant-yogurt dip, onions, mint oil

                    • Vegetarian Mezze Platter$29.00

                      hummus, borani, falafel, samosa

                      • Falafel$12.00

                        Homemade falafel with chutney sauce

                        • Panir Sabzi$19.00

                          fresh herbs, walnuts, radish, tomato, cucumber, feta

                          • Mast o Khiar$11.00

                            yogurt & cucumber dip

                            • Mast o Moussier$12.00

                              yogurt & shallot dip

                              • Caviar Service

                                golden osetra, cream, potato blinis, classic condiments

                                • M.k

                              Arya's Seafood Tower

                              Create your own selection of fresh, chilled shellfish presented on our signature iced seafood tower. Fresh Seafood Selection

                              • Colossal Crab Lump Cocktail$28.00

                                • Dungeness Crab Legs

                                  • ea$28.00

                                • Lobster Cocktail$38.00

                                  • Shrimp Cocktail$26.00

                                    • Oysters

                                      • ½ Dz$28.00

                                    Soup, Salad, Burger, Pizza

                                    • Ash Reshteh Soup$12.00

                                      noodles, veggies, pinto beans, whey, garlic, mint

                                      • Caesar Salad$16.00

                                        croutons, parmesan cheese

                                        • Beet Salad$18.00

                                          beets, feta, walnuts, herbs, balsamic vinaigrette

                                          • Heirloom Tomato Salad$19.00

                                            burrata, green, balsamic reduction, basil vinaigrette

                                            • Cream of Mushroom$12.00

                                              cheese crostini

                                              • Persian "Shirazi" Salad$13.00

                                                tomato, Persian cucumber, onion, lemon dressing

                                                • Arya Burger$24.00

                                                  pesto mayo, frisee, caramelized onion, cheddar, fries

                                                  Kabobs & Combinations

                                                  Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato. All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free. Substitute flavored rice: $6 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)

                                                  • Boneless Chicken Kabob$29.00

                                                    • Chicken Bone-In Kabob$35.00

                                                      24 oz cornish game hen

                                                      • Chicken Koobideh Kabob$29.00

                                                        2 skewers of ground chicken

                                                        • Beef Koobideh$29.00

                                                          2 skewers of ground sirloin

                                                          • Barg Kabob$37.00

                                                            filet mignon

                                                            • Boneless Lamb Kabob$39.00

                                                              lamb tenderloin

                                                              • Shish Liek (Lamb Chops) Persian Style$45.00

                                                                • Salmon Shish Kabob$38.00

                                                                  with dill and fava bean basmati rice

                                                                  • Shrimp Kabob$36.00

                                                                    with dill and fava bean basmati rice

                                                                    • Soltani Kabob$45.00

                                                                      Barg and Koobideh combo

                                                                      • Chicken & Beef Combo$35.00

                                                                        boneless chicken, beef koobideh

                                                                        • Koobideh Combo$29.00

                                                                          one ground beef, one ground chicken

                                                                          • Boneless Lamb (Tenderloin) & Beef Koobideh Combo$45.00

                                                                            Enhancements

                                                                            • Lobster Tail 7oz$38.00

                                                                              • Dungeness Crab$24.00

                                                                                • 4 Garlic Butter Shrimp$18.00

                                                                                  • 2 Scallop$18.00

                                                                                    Steak

                                                                                    We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce) All Steaks are Halal

                                                                                    • Ribeye

                                                                                      • 14 Oz$55.00

                                                                                    • Dry Aged Ribeye

                                                                                      • 14 Oz$65.00

                                                                                    • Cowboy Ribeye

                                                                                      • 24 Oz$79.00

                                                                                    • NY Steak

                                                                                      • 12 Oz$49.00

                                                                                    • Bone-In-Ny

                                                                                      • 18 Oz$65.00

                                                                                    • Petite Filet Mignon

                                                                                      • 6 Oz$40.00

                                                                                    • Filet Mignon

                                                                                      • 8 Oz$50.00

                                                                                    • Lamb Rack

                                                                                      • 16 Oz$55.00

                                                                                    • Tomahawk

                                                                                      • 48 Oz$149.00

                                                                                    • Wagyu

                                                                                      • M.K

                                                                                    Sharables & Sides

                                                                                    • Twice Baked Potato$10.00

                                                                                      crispy shell, filled with garlic mashed potato, cheddar

                                                                                      • Herbed Wild Mushrooms$12.00

                                                                                        crimini, shimeji, fresh garlic, herbs

                                                                                        • Adas Polo$12.00

                                                                                          basmati rice, lentils, dates, raisins

                                                                                          • Baghali Polo$12.00

                                                                                            basmati rice, dill weed, lima beans

                                                                                            • Shirin Polo$12.00

                                                                                              basmati rice, almonds, pistachios, orange peels

                                                                                              • Zereshk Polo$12.00

                                                                                                basmati rice, barberries

                                                                                                • Creamy Gnocchi$24.00

                                                                                                  potato gnocchi, cream sauce

                                                                                                  • Mac & Cheese$15.00

                                                                                                    campanelle pasta, 5-cheese blend

                                                                                                    • Truffle Fries$12.00

                                                                                                      parmesan cheese, garlic, truffle oil

                                                                                                      • Sweet Potato Fries$10.00

                                                                                                        honey mustard sauce

                                                                                                        • French Fries$9.00

                                                                                                          • Sauteed Spinach$9.00

                                                                                                            baby spinach, fresh garlic, parmesan

                                                                                                            • Garlic Mashed Potato$9.00

                                                                                                              russet potatoes, fresh garlic, parmesan

                                                                                                              • Seasonal Vegetables$12.00

                                                                                                                • Side Rice$8.00

                                                                                                                  Specialty Entrees & Persian Stews

                                                                                                                  • Seafood Paella$38.00

                                                                                                                    saffron rice, prawns, jumbo scallops, mussels, chicken chorizo

                                                                                                                    • Red Velvet Salmon$36.00

                                                                                                                      garlic mashed potato, spinach, cherry reduction sauce

                                                                                                                      • Pollo Firenze$35.00

                                                                                                                        chicken breast filled with spinach, cheeses served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, lemon cream sauce

                                                                                                                        • Creamy Crab Gnocchi$46.00

                                                                                                                          Dungeness crab, potato gnocchi, cream sauce

                                                                                                                          • Braised Lamb Shank$29.00

                                                                                                                            Baghali Polo: dill weed, lima beans, basmati rice

                                                                                                                            • Vegetarian Tower$26.00

                                                                                                                              mushroom, spinach, eggplant, tomato, rice, saffron yogurt

                                                                                                                              • Fesenjoon$28.00

                                                                                                                                pomegranate-walnut stew, chicken, rice (available vegetarian)

                                                                                                                                • Ghormeh Sabzi$27.00

                                                                                                                                  sauteed herb stew, beef, dried limes, kidney beans, rice (available Vegetarian)

                                                                                                                                  • Gheimeh Bademjan$26.00

                                                                                                                                    Eggplant, Lentil, beef with baby fries, rice (available Vegetarian)

                                                                                                                                    Last updated: August 11, 2022

                                                                                                                                    What 1,259 people are saying

                                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                    4.7
                                                                                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                    Arya Steakhouse in Palo Alto offers a "wonderful and friendly" dining experience with "delicious" food and "attentive" service. Known for its "juicy" steaks and "authentic Persian cuisine," it's a great spot for "special occasions." Highlights include the "tomahawk steak" and "sweet and sour shrimp." The ambiance is "elegant and inviting," making it perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
                                                                                                                                    1,259 Reviews

                                                                                                                                    1. Laurie

                                                                                                                                      San Francisco4 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                      The food and service were fantastic! The kababs and aged rib eye were excellent!

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                                                                                                                                    2. Sylvana

                                                                                                                                      San Francisco5 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Coordinate appetiser and main entrees. We were in the midst of appetiser and our main dishes were brought out and it was a bit of a juggle to move dishes around the table as we were still having our appetisers. I ordered the ribeye steak and it was half done and the meat was tough.  we also ordered the special dish which was baby back ribs with lobster. That was great. Desert was great which was a pistachio ice cream and they also gave slice of cake and ice cream for my husband’s birthday 

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                                                                                                                                    3. Jennifer

                                                                                                                                      San Francisco7 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      From start to finish, our experience at this steakhouse was top-tier. We started with the oysters—fresh, perfectly chilled, and beautifully presented. The crab gnocchi was rich and flavorful, with every bite melting in your mouth. The star of the night was the cowboy ribeye—juicy, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. We also tried the sweet and sour shrimp, which had just the right balance of tangy and sweet. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance was perfect for a night out. We’ll definitely be coming back!

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                                                                                                                                    4. Dave VIP

                                                                                                                                      San Francisco1 review

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Great Persian food and steaks! Service is very good and attentive.

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                                                                                                                                    5. Joseph VIP

                                                                                                                                      San Francisco27 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Arya was a very nice venue for a steak dinner with a Persian flair. We were here for a work dinner and the service was on point and the food was delicious. The food portions are large and the pricing is very competitive. Overall, highly recommend this place and we will definitely add this to the rotation of food places for us.

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                                                                                                                                    6. George

                                                                                                                                      Vancouver8 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on March 31, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      I have always greatly enjoyed Arya Steakhouse since I first went there when it was located in downtown Redwood City. Now that the restaurant is located in downtown Palo Alto -- near where I live -- I find myself dining there even more frequently. Arya is a wonderful and friendly place preparing and serving superb Persian and steakhouse food and drink (whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic) with pleasant, expert and courteous professional staff. I find the restaurant both sophisticated and down-to-earth. As contradictory as that may perhaps seem it works! Even with its elegance the restaurant is also tremendously comfortable and family-friendly too as I witnessed just last night by its packed-full state from a boisterous and celebratory Eid al-Fitr crowd. :-))

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                                                                                                                                    7. Frank VIP

                                                                                                                                      San Francisco8 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on March 31, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Along with the great steaks the ambience was amazing and the staff was very accommodating.

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                                                                                                                                    8. Ha VIP

                                                                                                                                      San Francisco27 reviews

                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                      Lovely experience with very good service from all staff. The food was good but pricey in comparison

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                                                                                                                                    9. razeema

                                                                                                                                      Las Vegas10 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on March 28, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Celebrating my sons birthday dinner. Beautiful restaurant and delicious food and awesome staff. Noise mostly from the table next to me.

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                                                                                                                                    10. Vince

                                                                                                                                      Unspecified1 review

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on March 27, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Their meat is the better than any restaurant I have ever been to. It never fails to impress. Defintily worth the cost of a special evening. They have great wine menu as well.

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                                                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                                                    Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 304-3119.

                                                                                                                                    Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto is rated 4.7 stars by 1259 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                                                                                    Booked 19 times today
                                                                                                                                    Google Map for Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

                                                                                                                                    140 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

                                                                                                                                    Dining areas

                                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                                                      High Street
                                                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                      Palo Alto
                                                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                      Sat, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                      Steakhouse, Middle Eastern, Persian
                                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                                      Elegant Dining
                                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                                      Business Casual
                                                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                                                      Public Lot
                                                                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                                                                      Caltrain Palo Alto Station
                                                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                                                      AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                    • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                      Mike Hashemi
                                                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                                                      http://www.aryasteakhouse.com/
                                                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                                                      (650) 304-3119
                                                                                                                                    • Catering
                                                                                                                                      We offer Catering for all your special occasions. Whether it is just appetizers, our delicious kebabs, pasta specialties, or seafood. Let us handle all of the details from setup to making every detail a memorable one. We offer many specialties from our Persian Menu and Steaks. We also do corporate delivery.
                                                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                      Enjoy your event, in an elegant ambiance, bar room, or our chef table and private dining areas to choose from. We have both sit-down packages as well as family-style menus, our menu included delicious vegetarian options, exotic Persian Cuisine ∧ Fine Steaks.
                                                                                                                                    • Private party contact
                                                                                                                                      Fera: (650) 304-3119
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