Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

Name: Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto
Address: 140 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 304-3119
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1169 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

4.7

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Palo Alto

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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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
Neighbourhood
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

Experiences

Christmas at Arya Steakhouse
US$55.00 - US$129.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Make this Christmas unforgettable with a holiday feast at Arya Steakhouse! First Course (Family Style) Pistachio-pomegranate meatballs, sweet & sour shrimp, crispy sambosa with chutney, eggplant dip, and warm house-made flatbread. Second Course (Choose One) Barg: Persian filet mignon Chicken & Beef Kabob 8 oz Filet Mignon 14 oz ribeye Shish Liek: Lamb chops Halibut in sun-dried tomato caper sauce Butternut squash ravioli Pollo Firenze with lemon cream sauce Third Course A decadent chef-curated dessert Upgrades Lobster +$38 | Crab +$24 | Scallops +$18 | Cowboy Ribeye +$30 | Aged Ribeye +$20 $129/person + 20% gratuity & surcharge. Kids’ menu $55. Reserve now and make your Christmas merry & memorable!

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 1,169 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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Arya Steakhouse in Palo Alto offers a delightful dining experience with "impeccable service, outstanding food quality," and a welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "best halal steak in the Bay" and Persian-inspired dishes. The attentive and knowledgeable staff enhance the experience, making Arya an excellent choice for special occasions and everyday dining.

1,169 Reviews

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Debra
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my 4th or 5th time at Arya and they continue to give you impeccable service (thank you to our fabulous server, Michael) and delicious food. I also love that it’s not a noisy restaurant. We were celebrating a birthday and brought a cake that Michael brought to the table with candles and then cut and served it to us. We will be back!
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Tina
San Francisco
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We so appreciate Mike's help to adjust our reservation when our party size increased. Kudos to servers Edwin and Richie for an amazing experience. Everything was scrumptious!
1 person found this helpful
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Kimber
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food and ambiance! Perfect for our big group of 12!
Arya Steakhouse - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
Hello Kimber, Thank you so much for visiting with us and Happy Holidays. We are glad you enjoyed your visit. We will be open for Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. I hope to see you soon. Fera H
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Amber
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed delicious Tomahawk steak, Aush soup kabobs Mazze platter and desserts, Prices are little too high though
Arya Steakhouse - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
Hello Amber, Thank you so much for visiting with us, Happy Holidays. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit We look forward to seeing you in the future. We will be open on Christmas Day for Lunch and Dinner. Fera
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Joy
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful environment, our steaks were delicious, seasoned and cooked to perfection ! The lamb kebabs were the best we’ve had in a long time …..Miguel our waiter was very attentive, he even offered to decant our bottle of wine that we brought. I would highly recommend this restaurant, It’s quite special !!!
Arya Steakhouse - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for visiting us Joy, We are so happy you enjoyed your visit with us! We will be open for Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. I hope to see you soon. Fera
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Azin
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Went her for a family dinner for dad's birthday. Could not have been more pleased with ambiance, service, and hospitality. Food was also spectacular.
Arya Steakhouse - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for visiting with us Azin, Happy Holidays to you and your family! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit! We will be open for Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. I hope to see you soon. Fera
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Firoze
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come to Arya for all our special occasions, and always have a great time. This most recent visit, we got the Tomahawk, and it was perfectly done for us. Looking forward to having it again in our future visits. The service is always impeccable, always very kind and informative.
Arya Steakhouse - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for visiting with us Firoze, and Happy Holidays to you and your family! We are so happy you enjoyed the Tomahawk Steak, a fan favorite. We will be open for Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. I hope to see you soon. Fera
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Antonio
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lighting and the low to moderate noise was great thus making the ambience enjoyable. Our server, Steve, was awesome! He welcomed our party of 5 and since it was our first time at Arya, he went over the menu and gave us some background of the restaurant. Steve was very polite and friendly. The other members of the staff were very attentive. The food was great. We ordered a couple of appetizers including the calamari, which was ok. Some pieces were a bit tough and chewy. The basket of bread and the bademjan were delicious. I ordered the ribeye and was cooked perfectly. Other members of the party ordered the kabobs were also delicious. The portions were more than adequate! We had a very nice evening!
Arya Steakhouse - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for visiting with us Antonio, and Happy Holidays. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit. We also love STEVE, he is a gem. We are so happy you enjoyed your first visit with us, and we look forward to many more celebrations with you. We will be open for Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. I hope to see you soon. Fera
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Kiaura
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I celebrated here for my birthday it was my first time going! Great food and great recommendations from our server Michael L. He did a great job, very attentive, kind, and funny. He made my birthday special and I appreciate his service. Thank you! Will be back!
Arya Steakhouse - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for visiting with us Kiaura, and Happy Holidays. We are delighted you enjoyed your birthday with us, that means a lot to us that you chose us to celebrate with. We will be open for Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. I hope to see you soon. Fera
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Frank
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great steaks. Amazing dining experience. A must if you like rib eye steak grilled to perfection.
Arya Steakhouse - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for visiting with us Frank, and Happy Holidays. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and our Steak Menu. We look forward to having you visit with us again. We will be open for Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. I hope to see you soon. Fera
1 person found this helpful

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 1169 OpenTable diners.

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

Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

4.7

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Palo Alto

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

140 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
High Street
Neighbourhood
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

Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas at Arya Steakhouse

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

Baghali PoloUS$12.00

Shirin PoloUS$12.00

Zereshk PoloUS$12.00

Creamy GnocchiUS$24.00

Mac & CheeseUS$15.00