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Review of the Week: Mike
Thank you, Mike, for your wonderful review! So glad to have had you as a dining guest, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with […]
Review of the Week: GlobalGypsy_13 from TripAdvisor
Thank you for your wonderful review! We look forward to having you “feast” with us at Bandar Restaurant in the future! “Although we blinked when our helpful waiter assumed we […]
Review of the Week: Rosa
Thank you, Rosa, for choosing to celebrate your birthday with Bandar – we are honored! Looking forward to seeing you at Bandar Restaurant! “Celebrating my birthday at one of my […]
Review of the Week: OpenTable Diner
Special thank you to not only our wonderful dining guests, but our staff as well! “The food and service was excellent. Must try: Koobideh (ground beef ), Zereshk Polo (barberry […]
Happy New Years
Bandar Restaurant would like to wish the Happiest 2017 to all of our dear friends and family! Cheers to the New Year!
Review of the Week: NellyB
Big thanks to you, and your daughter, for stopping by Bandar before your show! We love our theatre-goers, and look forward to seeing you two at Bandar again! “I was […]
Happy Holidays from Bandar!
To all of our wonderful friends, family, loyal guests, and neighbors – Happy Holidays from your friends at Bandar!
Review of the Week: Jessica O.
Thanks so much for dining at Bandar, Jessica! Glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, service, and dessert! “Delicious variety of Persian Cuisine and the service is even better! […]
Review of the Week: K O.
Thank you for choosing Bandar for your Private Dining Holiday Event! We are so delighted to hear that you and your guests enjoyed your meal, and we had a great […]
Review of the Week: Opentable User LekSk
Thank you for such a kind review! We are glad to hear that we are the standard for which you judge all other Persian restaurants, and we would love to […]
Bandar is a Diners Choice Winner for 2016!
“Our diners have selected your restaurant for the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards this month. From cocktails to dessert, they were impressed! To see what categories and geography you’ve won for […]
Toast of Downtown – December 10th!
Join Bandar Restaurant this Saturday for the Toast of Gaslamp! This event is Saturday, December 10th, from 1 to 5 pm
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. Bandar Restaurant’s Thanksgiving Hours are: November 24th, 2016 11:30 am – 10:00 pm We will be serving our Regular Dining Menu, as well […]
Review of the Week: April
Thank you, April, for visiting Bandar! Safe travels, and we hope to see you again! My husband insisted that we come here and get the World Famous Chicken, and now […]
Gaslamp Quarter Association’s 2016 Lamplighter Awards
Wednesday November 16th, was the Gaslamp Quarter Association’s 2016 Lamplighter Awards – it was a lovely night, we had a great time, and we were honored to have received the […]
Bandar Wins 2016 Talk Award!
Bandar Restaurant has received the Talk Award! From Talk Awards“ “Ratings are calculated based on consumer-review websites and blogs, social networks, business rating services and other award information to determine the […]
Review of the Week: Jacque
Thank you, Jacque, for your wonderful review! Looking forward to having you come back! “Whoa!!! Bandar salad for two is a meal in itself…so we ordered the (absolutely delicious) beff […]
Review of the Week: Asmita
Thank you so much for your kind review, Asmita! We always appreciate when our customers take the time to give us feedback! Too delicious. Good service!! We ordered K. B. […]
Review of the Week: Renata
Thanks for the wonderful review, Renata! What a wonderful experience. The food was so tasty – fresh and not too spicy. The atmosphere is elegant but cozy and comfortable. The […]
Review of the Week: Nette
Thank you, Nette, for your wonderful review! We look forward to having you back! Been here a few times and loved it. To me, this restaurant seems to be very […]
Holidays are Golden at Bandar!
Plan Your Holiday Party with Bandar Restaurant Book Your Holiday Party before October 31st, and Receive 20% off! If you are planning a holiday office party, we can assist in […]
Check Out Bandar’s Monster Bash Specials!
Attending the Annual Monster Bash? Stop by Bandar for some exclusive specials! Bandar Restaurant – 845 4th Avenue $4 Dos Equis Special $5 Sailor Jerry Special Food Special – 10% […]
Review of the Week: Armaghan
Thank you so much for your kind words, Armaghan! We are delighted to be your go-to restaurant during your visits from LA! 55
Review of the Week: Arlene
Thanks for your kind words, Arlene! We are ecstatic to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your meals, and we look forward to having you dine with us again!
Bandar’s 20 Year Celebration
Thank you to all of our dear friends, guests, and supporters who helped us celebrate 20 Years of Bandar!
Check out Bandar’s Special San Diego Restaurant Week Offers!
SDRW is almost over – be sure to check out Bandar’s special SDRW Lunch Menu, and SDRW Dinner Menu! Click here to view our menus, and for reservations, click here. See […]
San Diego Restaurant Week is Officially Here!
SDRW has finally arrived! Starting today, Bandar will be offering a special SDRW Lunch Menu, and a SDRW Dinner Menu! Click here to view our menus, and for reservations, click […]
Review of the Week: Opentable VIP
Thank you for your review! Glad that we could provide a great meal for your group before your show!
Find Bandar’s Featured Dish during San Diego Restaurant Week!
SDRW is September 25th to October 2nd – just around the corner! Click here (http://bit.ly/2cdW8at) to check out Bandar’s SDRW Specials!
20 Years of Bandar
On September 12th, 1996, we became a part of the Gaslamp Quarter. That may not seem big, but it means the world to us. We have grown in many ways […]
Bandar Recognized in San Diego’s Best Readers Poll 2016!
Bandar was recognized in the August 2016 SD Union-Tribune’s San Diego’s Best Readers Poll!
Review of the Week: AusverGeorge
Thank you for such a wonderful review! Would love to have you come back and dine with us again!
Review of the Week: Luis
“As always, it is a unique and delightful pleasure to enjoy the consistently delicious cuisine you serve at Bandar. For more than 15+ years I have been enjoying Bandar’s lunches […]
Keep an eye out for San Diego Restaurant Week!
It’s almost here – the 2016 San Diego Restaurant Week! Check out Bandar’s special menus for SDRW here: http://www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com/restaurants/bandar-restaurant/
San Diego Restaurant Week is Coming Soon!
Bandar Restaurant will be participating in the California Restaurant Association’s San Diego Restaurant Week! Restaurant Week will be from September 25th to October 2nd. Click here to view Bandar’s Restaurant […]
Review of the Week: WestCoastFoodie
We love our theatergoers! Thank you, WestCoastFoodie, for stopping by after your show. Always a pleasure to hear that our guests had an enjoyable experience, and we look forward to […]
Bandar Restaurant’s 20th Anniversary is Coming Up!
10Opening in September 1996, Bandar Restaurant has since remained a staple in the Gaslamp Quarter’s dining scene. It has been 20 years of fine dining, Persian cuisine, and good times […]
Review of the Week: from OpenTable
Our World Famous Chicken is a proven classic and favorite! Thank you, Opentable Reviewer, for leaving such a kind review – we are always happy when our guests are satisfied!
Bandar Wins The Spectrum Award!
Bandar Restaurant has been awarded The Spectrum Award for Excellence in Customer Service from City Beat News!
Review of the Week: Kathy
Thank you for the great review, Kathy! We are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable dining experience, and would love to have you dine with us again!
Review of the Week: Fipps
Thank you, Fipps, for stopping by Bandar – we are delighted to read that you enjoy our World Famous Chicken!
Bandar Welcomes Comic-Con!
Bandar Restaurant welcomes 2016 Comic-Con International: San Diego to our home in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter! Stop by and enjoy our exclusive offer for convention attendees and badge holders!
Review of the Week: Sonia
Thank you, Sonia, for your continued support! We always look forward to seeing you at Bandar!
Bandar offers Catering for any occasion!
OFFICE CATERING & CATERING FOR ANY OCCASION At Bandar Kitchen we serve natural, organic, fresh, halal, and local food for your special event. Bandar offers customizable menus for all occasions, […]
Review of the Week: from Opentable
Thank you, reviewer, for your kind words! For all of our theatergoers, we are located right across from the Balboa Theater – stop by for an elegant dining experience before […]
Bandar Recipes: Cornish Game Hen (Joojeh Kabob)
As featured in San Diego Restaurant Week‘s July Newsletter, Bandar has unveiled the recipe for our classic Cornish Game Hen – Joojeh Kabob! Check out the recipe below, and give it […]
Happy Independence Day from Bandar Restaurant!
Happy Fourth of July!
Review of the Week: Juanita
Thanks, Juanita! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our World Famous Chicken! Thank you for your awesome review, and we are looking forward to having you dine […]
Bandar will be Featured in Night+Day and DiscoverSD!
Be sure to grab your copy of the July 14th editions of Night+Day and DiscoverSD! The 32nd Annual Gold Medallion Award winners will be featured, including yours truly – Bandar […]
Review of the Week: Richard
Thank you for joining us this past Sunday for Father’s Day lunch! We are delighted to hear that you, and your wife, enjoyed your meal! Looking forward to your next […]
Bandar wins Best International Cuisine!
We are pleased and honored to announce that Bandar Restaurant won the California Restaurant Association’s 32nd Annual Gold Medallion Award for Best International Cuisine. Thank you to everyone who voted, […]
Review of the Week: Bruce
Thank you, Bruce! We can’t wait to have you dine with us again!
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day! We will be serving a Special Father’s Day Family Style Menu, along with our Regular, and Prix-Fixe Menu Our hours on Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th, are 11:30 am – […]
Review of the Week: Osugradinca
We appreciate the kind review, Osugradinca! Thank you for choosing to dine with us!
Stop by Bandar during the Taste of Gaslamp!
Visit Bandar for the chance to try for yourself a taste of our acclaimed Persian cuisine! The 22nd Annual Taste of Gaslamp will be taking place on Sunday, June 26th from […]
Review of the Week: Rodger
Thank you for your review, Rodger! Looking forward to having you visit us on your next trip to San Diego!
Review of the Week: Stacy
Thank you, Stacy! We enjoyed reading your wonderful review, and would love to have you back at Bandar Restaurant.
Bandar Wins Most Elegant Fine Dining & Persian Cuisine
Lux Magazine has awarded us – twice! Bandar has won Most Elegant Fine Dining Restaurant for California, and the LUX Culinary Award for Persian Cuisine 2016 for California. The 2016 […]
Bandar Nominated for Best International Cuisine
We are excited to announce that Bandar Restaurant is a finalist in The California Restaurant Association San Diego Chapter’s 32nd Annual Gold Medallion Awards Best International Cuisine category! Thank you […]
Bandar Restaurant Earns 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Bandar Restaurant is proud to announce that we have received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, this achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveller […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Bandar Restaurant, and Enjoy our Classic Style Menu. Purchase your Mother’s Day Special!
Happy Valentines Day!
From all of us at Bandar Restaurant