Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

4.7

1259 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

140 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people

19 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

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 11:30–22:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day Brunch 2025
US$99.00 per person
11 May 2025 only
Join us for Mother's Day brunch Treat mom like a Queen with our-prix fixe menu with three courses of favorites from our chef. Reserve now for a memorable celebration honoring the extraordinary mothers in your life. Amuse Bouche (Choose 1) -Lox: Atlantic Smoked Salmon, caper, creme fraiche, dill, pickled onion, shaved bagel, turmeric oil -Buratta: Burrata cheese, watermelon, pomegranate, balsamic pearls, mint citronette, lava salt, pistachio dust Parfait: Lebni yogurt, mixed berries, dragon fruit, mango, stone fruit, dried barberry, fresh granola, local honey Avocado Toast: Butter toasted french baguette, avocado smash, blistered sunburst tomato, poached egg, pomegranate glaze MAIN (Choose 1) Bread Pudding french toast: bread pudding dipped in french toast batter, dulce de leche, maple syrup, crushed banana chip dust, fresh whip Chicken & Waffle: Belgian waffle, rice crispy fried chicken, pomegranate honey, fresh pomegranate Lobster Benedict: Half main lobster tail, english toast, poached egg, meyer lemon hollandaise Beef Soltani: Barg, koobideh, tomato onion mash, zereshk, poached egg, turmeric oil Filet & Eggs: 8 oz filet tenderloin, pistachio chimichurri, pickled shallots, saffron silky potato, poached egg, with love Short Rib Toast: Slow braised short rib, french roll toast, barberry chutney poached egg, scallions Grilled Cauliflower Steak: Marinated and grilled, saffron silky potato, pistachio chimichurri, turmeric oil, scallions Chicken Soltani: chicken boneless,chicken koobideh, tomato onion mash, zereshk, poached egg, turmeric oil Dessert Chef special dessert KIDS MENU Choose 1 ARYA BURGER & FRIES * CHICKEN KABOB* Filet Mignon KABOB * Pasta Pomodoro Dessert: chef dessert Kids 3 - 12 YRS $49 plus tax, tip $49.00 per child under 12 - Kids Menu $99 per person plus 20% gratuity will be added to all guests A 4% Living Wage surcharge will be added to all purchases
Mother's Day Dinner 2025
US$99.00 per person
11 May 2025 only
Join us for Mother's Day dinner - treat mom like a Queen with our-prix fixe menu with three courses of favorites from our chef. Reserve now for a memorable celebration honoring the extraordinary mothers in your life. Amuse Bouche (Choose 1) Buratta: Burrata cheese, watermelon, pomegranate, balsamic pearls, mint citronette, lava salt, pistachio dust Shirazi: Tomato, persian cucumber, red spring onion, lemon mint citronette, micro mint Baby Beets: Saffron & turmeric infused ricotta, baby beets, spring greens, candied walnuts, frisee, honeycomb crouton MAIN (Choose 1) Short Rib: Slow braised, blackberry demi glace, saffron silky potato, crispy leek sticks, baby heirloom carrots Grilled Cauliflower Steak: Marinated and grilled, saffron silky potato, pistachio chimichurri, turmeric oil, scallion Halibut: Pan seared, fava bean succotash, kara orange, beet puree, baby heirloom carrots Beef Soltani: Barg and koobideh kabob with basmati rice topped with saffron, grilled tomato Lamb Chops /Shish Liek: Marinated Lamb chops, basmati rice topped with saffron, grilled tomato Filet Mignon: 8 oz filet tenderloin, blistered red grapes, blackberry demi glace, saffron silky potatoes, pomegranate molasses Chicken Soltani: chicken boneless, chicken koobideh, with basmati rice topped with saffron, grilled tomato Rib Eye Steak Dessert Chef special dessert KIDS MENU Choose 1 ARYA BURGER & FRIES * pasta pomodoro * CHICKEN KABOB* *Filet Mignon KABOB Dessert: chef dessert Kids 3- 12 yrs $49 plus tax, tip $49.00 per child under 12 - Kids Menu $99 per person plus 20% gratuity will be added to all guests A 4% Living Wage surcharge will be added to all purchases

Private dining

Popular dishes

Bread BasketUS$9.00
assortment of our homemade bread, cilantro chutney, butter
Dungeness Crab CakeUS$22.00
dungeness crab, remoulade, baby frisee, caperberry
Pistachio MeatballsUS$16.00
beef meatballs in pinot noir pomegranate sauce
Steak TartareUS$23.00
Minced filet mignon, capers, onion, pomegranate glaze, crostini, egg
Herbed Bone MarrowUS$22.00
mix greens, parmesan, crostini
CalamariUS$18.00
shishitos pepper, roasted red pepper sauce
HummusUS$12.00
chickpeas, garlic, lemon, evoo, kalamata olives
SambosaUS$14.00
Puff Pastry filled with fresh herbs, and potatoes
Borani BademjanUS$14.00
eggplant-yogurt dip, onions, mint oil
Vegetarian Mezze PlatterUS$29.00
hummus, borani, falafel, samosa
FalafelUS$12.00
Homemade falafel with chutney sauce
Panir SabziUS$19.00
fresh herbs, walnuts, radish, tomato, cucumber, feta
Mast o KhiarUS$11.00
yogurt & cucumber dip
Mast o MoussierUS$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 CocktailUS$28.00
Dungeness Crab Legs
- eaUS$28.00
Lobster CocktailUS$38.00
Shrimp CocktailUS$26.00
Oysters
- ½ DzUS$28.00

Soup, Salad, Burger, Pizza

Ash Reshteh SoupUS$12.00
noodles, veggies, pinto beans, whey, garlic, mint
Caesar SaladUS$16.00
croutons, parmesan cheese
Beet SaladUS$18.00
beets, feta, walnuts, herbs, balsamic vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato SaladUS$19.00
burrata, green, balsamic reduction, basil vinaigrette
Cream of MushroomUS$12.00
cheese crostini
Persian "Shirazi" SaladUS$13.00
tomato, Persian cucumber, onion, lemon dressing
Arya BurgerUS$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 KabobUS$29.00
Chicken Bone-In KabobUS$35.00
24 oz cornish game hen
Chicken Koobideh KabobUS$29.00
2 skewers of ground chicken
Beef KoobidehUS$29.00
2 skewers of ground sirloin
Barg KabobUS$37.00
filet mignon
Boneless Lamb KabobUS$39.00
lamb tenderloin
Shish Liek (Lamb Chops) Persian StyleUS$45.00
Salmon Shish KabobUS$38.00
with dill and fava bean basmati rice
Shrimp KabobUS$36.00
with dill and fava bean basmati rice
Soltani KabobUS$45.00
Barg and Koobideh combo
Chicken & Beef ComboUS$35.00
boneless chicken, beef koobideh
Koobideh ComboUS$29.00
one ground beef, one ground chicken
Boneless Lamb (Tenderloin) & Beef Koobideh ComboUS$45.00

Enhancements

Lobster Tail 7ozUS$38.00
Dungeness CrabUS$24.00
4 Garlic Butter ShrimpUS$18.00
2 ScallopUS$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 OzUS$55.00
Dry Aged Ribeye
- 14 OzUS$65.00
Cowboy Ribeye
- 24 OzUS$79.00
NY Steak
- 12 OzUS$49.00
Bone-In-Ny
- 18 OzUS$65.00
Petite Filet Mignon
- 6 OzUS$40.00
Filet Mignon
- 8 OzUS$50.00
Lamb Rack
- 16 OzUS$55.00
Tomahawk
- 48 OzUS$149.00
Wagyu
- M.K

Sharables & Sides

Twice Baked PotatoUS$10.00
crispy shell, filled with garlic mashed potato, cheddar
Herbed Wild MushroomsUS$12.00
crimini, shimeji, fresh garlic, herbs
Adas PoloUS$12.00
basmati rice, lentils, dates, raisins
Baghali PoloUS$12.00
basmati rice, dill weed, lima beans
Shirin PoloUS$12.00
basmati rice, almonds, pistachios, orange peels
Zereshk PoloUS$12.00
basmati rice, barberries
Creamy GnocchiUS$24.00
potato gnocchi, cream sauce
Mac & CheeseUS$15.00
campanelle pasta, 5-cheese blend
Truffle FriesUS$12.00
parmesan cheese, garlic, truffle oil
Sweet Potato FriesUS$10.00
honey mustard sauce
French FriesUS$9.00
Sauteed SpinachUS$9.00
baby spinach, fresh garlic, parmesan
Garlic Mashed PotatoUS$9.00
russet potatoes, fresh garlic, parmesan
Seasonal VegetablesUS$12.00
Side RiceUS$8.00

Specialty Entrees & Persian Stews

Seafood PaellaUS$38.00
saffron rice, prawns, jumbo scallops, mussels, chicken chorizo
Red Velvet SalmonUS$36.00
garlic mashed potato, spinach, cherry reduction sauce
Pollo FirenzeUS$35.00
chicken breast filled with spinach, cheeses served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, lemon cream sauce
Creamy Crab GnocchiUS$46.00
Dungeness crab, potato gnocchi, cream sauce
Braised Lamb ShankUS$29.00
Baghali Polo: dill weed, lima beans, basmati rice
Vegetarian TowerUS$26.00
mushroom, spinach, eggplant, tomato, rice, saffron yogurt
FesenjoonUS$28.00
pomegranate-walnut stew, chicken, rice (available vegetarian)
Ghormeh SabziUS$27.00
sauteed herb stew, beef, dried limes, kidney beans, rice (available Vegetarian)
Gheimeh BademjanUS$26.00
Eggplant, Lentil, beef with baby fries, rice (available Vegetarian)

What 1,259 people are saying

Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Arya Steakhouse in Palo Alto offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food, attentive service," and a blend of Persian and steakhouse flavors. Highlights include the "juicy cowboy ribeye," "crab gnocchi," and "sweet-and-sour shrimp." The ambiance is "perfect for a night out," making it a top choice for both intimate dinners and group celebrations.

1,259 Reviews

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Laurie
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
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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Sylvana
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 4
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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Jennifer
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
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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Dave VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
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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Melina
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jennifer was such a good and attentive waitress. Recommendations she made were amazing. Very friendly and attentive staff.
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Joseph
San Francisco27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 April 2025
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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George
Vancouver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 March 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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Frank VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 March 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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Ha VIP
San Francisco27 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 March 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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razeema
Las Vegas10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 March 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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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.

Make a booking

2 people

19 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

140 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
High Street
Area
Palo Alto
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 11:30–22:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, 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

Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mother's Day Brunch 2025

Mother's Day Dinner 2025

Front room

Main Dining Room

Corner Semi Private Area

Front Bar Area

Executive Room

Custom inquiry

NY Steak

Ribeye

Cowboy Ribeye

Appetizers

Bread BasketUS$9.00

Dungeness Crab CakeUS$22.00

Pistachio MeatballsUS$16.00

Steak TartareUS$23.00

Herbed Bone MarrowUS$22.00

CalamariUS$18.00

HummusUS$12.00

SambosaUS$14.00

Borani BademjanUS$14.00

Vegetarian Mezze PlatterUS$29.00

FalafelUS$12.00

Panir SabziUS$19.00

Mast o KhiarUS$11.00

Mast o MoussierUS$12.00

Caviar Service

Arya's Seafood Tower

Colossal Crab Lump CocktailUS$28.00

Dungeness Crab Legs

Lobster CocktailUS$38.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$26.00

Oysters

Soup, Salad, Burger, Pizza

Ash Reshteh SoupUS$12.00

Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Beet SaladUS$18.00

Heirloom Tomato SaladUS$19.00

Cream of MushroomUS$12.00

Persian "Shirazi" SaladUS$13.00

Arya BurgerUS$24.00

Kabobs & Combinations

Boneless Chicken KabobUS$29.00

Chicken Bone-In KabobUS$35.00

Chicken Koobideh KabobUS$29.00

Beef KoobidehUS$29.00

Barg KabobUS$37.00

Boneless Lamb KabobUS$39.00

Shish Liek (Lamb Chops) Persian StyleUS$45.00

Salmon Shish KabobUS$38.00

Shrimp KabobUS$36.00

Soltani KabobUS$45.00

Chicken & Beef ComboUS$35.00

Koobideh ComboUS$29.00

Boneless Lamb (Tenderloin) & Beef Koobideh ComboUS$45.00

Enhancements

Lobster Tail 7ozUS$38.00

Dungeness CrabUS$24.00

4 Garlic Butter ShrimpUS$18.00

2 ScallopUS$18.00

Steak

Ribeye

Dry Aged Ribeye

Cowboy Ribeye

NY Steak

Bone-In-Ny

Petite Filet Mignon

Filet Mignon

Lamb Rack

Tomahawk

Wagyu

Sharables & Sides

Twice Baked PotatoUS$10.00

Herbed Wild MushroomsUS$12.00

Adas PoloUS$12.00