Place Category: Catering, Delivery, Halal, Middle Eastern, Outside Dining, Persian, Private Dining, and SteakhousesPlace Tags: Chef Owned and Operated, Dog Friendly Patio, and San Francisco Peninsula
Style, Comfort, Distinction, Surrounded By Beauty And Exotic Cuisine. A Persian Steakhouse passionate about creating unforgettable experiences.
Welcome to Arya Steakhouse, offering more than your typical steakhouse. We want to introduce you to Persian Cuisine and Fine Steaks. Persian Cuisine dates back centuries ago. Come and enjoy our modern interpretation of Iranian Cuisine, with fresh ingredients and exotic flavors, combining the past and present to bring you a taste of Persian Cuisine as well as hand-cut steaks you will devour.
Arya was founded by, the husband and wife team; Executive chef Mike Hashemi and Fera Hashemi. They opened the very first Arya in Cupertino in 2007, and the second in Redwood City in 2012. Our new location in Palo Alto will be combining both locations into one.
We butcher our own meat in-house and only feature Prime Cuts with the best quality. Our entire menu is halal. We also Age our Steaks in-house for 28 days. The Aged Ribeye is one of our specialty steaks you will love. Bringing you delicious flavors and quality is our number #1 goal.
Enjoy Persian Hospitality, warm personal service, and a relaxing ambiance surrounded by Persian art and tapestries adding to the old-world charm.
We have 2 private dining rooms (PDR) perfect for your intimate groups and corporate functions, Our Executive Private room seats up to 18, Our Shiraz Private dining room seats up to 30.
We welcome you to ARYA,
Mike and Fera HashemiArya Steakhouse Dinner Menu - Palo Alto Updated 1/19/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeAPPETIZERS
Bread Basket 9
assortment of our homemade bread, cilantro chutney, butter vDungeness Crab Cake 24
dungeness crab, remoulade, baby frisee, caperberryPistachio Meatballs 16
beef meatballs in pinot noir pomegranate sauceSteak Tartare 25
Minced filet mignon, capers, onion, pomegranate glaze, crostini, eggHerbed Bone Marrow 22
mix greens, parmesan, crostiniCalamari 19
shishitos pepper, roasted red pepper sauceVegetarian Mezze Platter 39
hummus, borani, falafel, samosa vHummus 12
hickpeas, garlic, lemon, Evoo, kalamata olives vSambosa Puff Pastry 14
filled with fresh herbs, and potatoesBorani Bademjan 14
eggplant-yogurt dip, onions, mint oil vFalafel 12
omemade falafel with chutney sauce vPanir Sabzi 19
fresh herbs, walnuts, radish, tomato, cucumber, fetaMast o Khiar 11
yogurt & cucumber dip gfMast o Moussier 12
yogurt & shallot dip gf
ARYA’S SEAFOOD TOWER
Create your own selection of fresh, chilled shellfish
presented on our signature iced seafood towerFresh Seafood Selection- Colossal Crab lump cocktail 28
7 oz Lobster Cocktail 38
Shrimp Cocktail 26
Oysters ½ dz 28
SOUP & SALAD
Ash Reshteh Soup 12
noodles, veggies, pinto beans, whey, garlic, mint vCaesar Salad 17
croutons, parmesan cheeseBeet Salad 18
beets, feta, walnuts, herbs, balsamic vinaigrette gfHeirloom Tomato Salad 19
burrata, green, balsamic reduction, basil vinaigrette vCream of Mushroom 12
cheese crostini vPersian “Shirazi” Salad 13
tomato, Persian cucumber, onion, lemon dressing vg, gf
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
Chicken Bone-in Kabob 35
( 24 oz cornish game hen)Chicken Koobideh Kabob 29
(2 skewers of ground chicken)Beef Koobideh 29
(2 skewers of ground sirloin)Barg Kabob 27
(filet mignon)Boneless Lamb kabob 39
(lamb tenderloin)Shish Liek 49
(Lamb Chops) Persian StyleSalmon Shish Kabob 39
with dill and fava bean basmati riceShrimp Kabob 36
with dill and fava bean basmati riceSoltani Kabob 49
(Barg and Koobideh combo)Chicken & Beef Combo 39
(boneless chicken, beef koobideh)Koobideh Combo 32
one ground beef, one ground chickenBoneless Lamb 49
(tenderloin) & beef koobideh combo
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 59
Dry Aged Ribeye 14 oz 69
Cowboy Ribeye 24 oz 79
NY Steak 12 oz 52
Bone-in-NY 18 oz 65
Petite Filet Mignon 6 oz 42
Filet Mignon 8 oz 52
Lamb Rack 16 oz 59
Tomahawk 48 oz 159
Australian Wagyu 8 oz filet 169
SHARABLES & SIDES
Twice Baked Potato 10
crispy shell, filled with garlic mashed potato, cheddar gfHerbed Wild Mushrooms 12
crimini, shimeji, fresh garlic, herbs vg, gfAdas Polo 12
basmati rice, lentils, dates, raisins vg, gfBaghali Polo 12
basmati rice, dill weed, lima beans vg, gfShirin Polo 12
basmati rice, almonds, pistachios, orange peels v gfZereshk Polo 12
basmati rice, barberries vg, gfCreamy Gnocchi 24
potato gnocchi, cream sauceMac & Cheese 15
campanelle pasta, 5-cheese blend vg*add 7 oz Lobster 38
*add Dungeness crab 24Truffle Fries 14
parmesan cheese, garlic, truffle oil v, gfSweet Potato Fries 10
honey mustard sauce v, gfFrench Fries 10
Sauteed Spinach 9
baby spinach, fresh garlic, parmesan v, gfGarlic Mashed Potato 9
russet potatoes, fresh garlic, parmesan v, gfSeasonal Vegetables 12
Side Rice 8
SPECIALTY ENTREES & PERSIAN STEWS
Seafood Paella 42
saffron rice, prawns, jumbo scallops, mussels, chicken chorizoRed Velvet Salmon 39
garlic mashed potato, spinach, cherry reduction sauce gfPollo Firenze 38
chicken breast filled with spinach, cheeses served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, lemon cream sauceCreamy Crab Gnocchi 48
ungeness crab, potato gnocchi, cream sauceBraised Lamb Shank 35
Baghali Polo: dill weed, lima beans, basmati rice gfMushroom Ravioli 32
porcini mushrooms, spinach, sun dried tomato cream sauce vgFesenjoon 29
pomegranate-walnut stew, chicken, rice gf
(available vegetarian)Ghormeh Sabzi 28
sauteed herb stew, beef, dried limes, kidney beans, rice gf
(available vegetarian)Gheimeh Bademjan 27
eggplant, Lentil , beef with baby fries, rice gf 27
(available vegetarian)
Executive Chef & Owner Mike Hashemi
Corkage fee $30 per bottle, Gratuity 20% on parties of 5 or more,
Dessert fee $4 per person
A 4% Living Wage surcharge will be added to all purchases. This surcharge is used to support living wages for employees
Book your next intimate group event with us!
Chef Table: up to 20 guests in our main dining room
Executive ROOM: up to 18 guests
Shiraz Private dining room: up to 30 guests