Saffron Restaurant and Lounge - Palm Springs (CA)

5 /5 Sean Lake: Amazing, amazing. We were greeted with smiles, kindness, and a warm reception as if coming home to family and friends. The space and environment was perfect, it felt like a San Francisco hot spot. Lighting and ambience just right. Service at first had a little slow, BUT we realized that our waiter was training someone, and they more than made up for it. Our waiter, Drew and his trainee Blanco, were so attentive, knowledgeable. Drew was very descriptive about each dish,drink, and appetizer. I was drooling before Id even ordered. The smoked old fashioned, was perfectly flavored and one of the best weve had here in PS. The Dolma, superb, perfect, warm, and full of flavor. The eggplant with the Persian flat bread, oh my god, so good. The dinner was excellent. My husband ordered the lambshank and it really was so tender and delicious. I ordered the stew with kidney beans and beef. So tender and the spices were perfect. The pistachio cheesecake was creamy and full of flavor, and the baglava had three different flavor profiles and was delicious, my hubby never finishes desert, but he did this time. Were both so full by the end. Finally throughout our dining experience, Ashley, the owner was so warm and welcoming, stopping by and checking in on us, talking with us and making us feel at home. As we always say, "we enjoyed it, but youll have to experience it for yourself," SOOO Go, experience this amazing place.

5 /5 Deepak S: It’s wonderful to finally have a high-quality Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Springs! We’ve visited several times — once with a small group of friends and twice with larger groups, for both dinner and drink socials — and every experience has been fantastic. The food is consistently delicious, especially their kababs, which are among the best we’ve ever had. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes everyone feel right at home. The bar area is great for larger gatherings, and their cocktails are excellent — especially during happy hour with such great prices. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

5 /5 Eloy: Classy, friendly, and delicious! Saffron manages to do what many restaurants attempt - create an upscale environment where people are happy to commiserate over great food and drinks at a reasonable price. The owners are friendly and the customer service is excellent. The servers inquire about food allergies and dietary restrictions when taking your order, which is helpful and thoughtful. My partner and I ordered the eggplant appetizer - Kashke Bademjan, the Filet Kebab, and the Fesenjoon. The eggplant is a nice light starter with great texture and taste. The filet was tender and cooked perfectly, the Fesenjoon is tart and sweet with depth of flavor, delicious! Don’t forget to try the red wine margarita. Definitely recommend & definitely returning.

5 /5 John Patrick: Definitely put this on your list to visit. Amazing Authentic Persian food in the desert. So happy this restaurant opened! An amazing venue, staff, vibe, and food! Could not stop eating the food because it is all so good! Ashley the co-owner, with the chef, stopped by all tables to have a chat. She is so personable and inviting and nice. Glad to have found this spot and look forward to many more meals.

5 /5 Brad Carman: Always seeking good Persian food. This was like eating in a Persian mum’s kitchen; will be back and cannot recommend highly enough. The service was phenomenal. Go with a group and order ALL of the appetizers. If you’re not familiar with Persian food, give it a shot; you won’t regret it! What a wonderful addition to Palm Springs. I’d love to see salad olivieh added to the menu, but that would just be “icing on the cake”. Mamnoon az mehman-navâzi va tajrobeh-ye âli-ye ghazâ!