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Darya Restaurant

4.6
4.6
450 Reviews
$31 to $50
Persian
Darya Restaurant has been serving the Santa Ana, California area with authentic Persian gourmet dining for more than 20 year years. The restaurant features an elegant d�cor with a private mezzanine room, lit chandeliers and formal stairway. Darya Restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily and features gourmet cuisine at affordable prices. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of appetizers, beef, lamb, chicken, soups and salads, Persian rice with meat, Persian stew, seafood, combination platters and vegetarian plates. Popular selections at Darya Restaurant include albaloo polo, koobideh with lubia polo, chelo kabob, chicken with bones, filet mignon, lamb kabob and tadig special Persian rice.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Persian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 11:30 am–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:15 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (714) 557-6600

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Delivery and catering is available. For information, please check out our website <br />www.daryasouthcoastplaza.com or call 714-557-6600

  • Private party facilities

    Select our elegant private Mezzanine Room for your next private event. As you walk up the beautiful formal stairway, you’ll be mesmerized by all the room's beauty, starting with the gorgeously lit chandeliers that bring perfect lighting to set the mood for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Rene Redjaian: (310) 892-6602

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Ana

  • Cross street

    Sunflower and Plaza dr.

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Valet Parking on weekends

  • Public transit

    714-557-6600 for Preforming Arts Schedule

  • Entertainment

    Live entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 450 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Good for groups

  • North Orange County

    Good for groups

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food. It all tasted fresher. Good experience. The ambience is nice.
  2. LorrieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We very much enjoyed our dining experience at Darya. It was my friend’s birthday, she loves Persian food and was definitely impressed. Thank you for a great evening
  3. mikeb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best place to eat koubideh with cherry rice or rice with dates!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I’ve been wanting to go to Darya near South Coast Plaza for years but for some odd reason it hadn’t happened…partially because my Persian friends mixed reviews on the food. First I’ll start with the ambiance, before entering it seems like a big deal, there’s a Darya branded background where you can take photos and overall has nice curbside appeal. Same inside, it has a very nice fine dining feel with tablecloths(upon closer inspection it’s actually table cloth covered in white paper, but worked for me. The host and employees were pleasant and inviting, as they should be and their was live music, kinda loud for my tastes but it is nice to have live music. I tried to forget about my friends warnings about the food and we ordered the three sauce Tadig and an eggplant appetizer, forgot the name of it, but starts with a B and was recommended on yelp. Fingers crossed. Then the thin bread wrap slices came out right away, which was plentiful and tons of butter, I asked for raw onions and was happy. Good so far! Then our appetizers arrived, boy that was fast! Very impressive! Did someone cancel their order cause that was shockingly quick! Nevermind, we dove in and it was really good, the Tadig was crunchy and the three sauces were tasty! the eggplant appetizer was to die for, but a little in the wrap bread, some butter, a slice of onion and I’m in heaven! I ordered an old fashioned which came in regular ice but that’s ok, sometimes the ice is so huge that it takes up the whole glass, this was a good pour, and very reasonably priced. Great so far, I’m thinking I must not have traditional tastes cause I’m loving everything so far. However this is when things take a bit of a nose dive…the entrees. I got gormez sabzi (?) and my girlfriend got the chicken barg, right away the rice looked a bit over done, was a little concerned, then dove in, everything about both entrees were good except there definitely was a lack of flavor, I’d still come back and try another entree.
  5. MichaelD

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to Darya Restaurant. When for a early lunch on a Monday and the food and service was very good. We will definitely dine there again when in town.
  6. CezieJ

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First time experience. Had heard great things over the years. Will be back.
  7. LeslieH

    Yosemite

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Appetizers were delicious, main dish was very good, wine choices were very good and the desserts were amazing.
  8. ColeD

    Kansas City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time trying authentic Persian food. It was fantastic and our server was very helpful in describing the dishes not previously familiar with. Look forward to visiting again next time I'm in the area.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I’ve been a regular customer of Darya for years. Their service and food quality are excellent.
  10. FrequentDiner

    Orange County

    219 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    219 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Been coming to Darya for years. The food is always great. Wait service has fallen off in recent visits.
  11. CarolynR

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve eaten at Darya before because it’s near my house. I don’t eat there often and I always wonder why when I’m there because the food is wonderful and the service is impeccable. Went there tonight as a friend was visiting from out of town, and it was again delightful. It was during Ramadan and there was a cranky toddler yelling despite his parent’s efforts, but maybe he was just hungry. That’s normally not a problem. They have a rather limited wine list but a full bar, although not a mixology place so don’t ask for odd cocktails. Go for the food.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Impeccable food and the servers are very professional and friendly great timing value and service
  13. Mark

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service by Adele was fantastic. Great food and enjoyable ambience on the patio.
  14. ElizabethA

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lolis made the dining experience superb! She was very attentive, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The food was delicious.
  15. mommoid

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    Used to eat here frequently and food WAS excellent. No more. Worse meal we've ever had! Presentation was awful and food was worse than tasteless, it made us feel sick. What happened?
  16. FernandoA

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Persian food ever, fantastic staff and beautiful restaurant.
  17. thigasama

    San Diego

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place. Was there with a Marge party and didn’t realize a tip was already included but that is on me somewhat for not reading. The food was great. The service spectacular. Don’t hesitate to go to Darya.
  18. Daniel

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Our server was great. We ate there and also ordered take out. Despite spending about $200, they make you order takeout separately from the sit down meal. Bad restaurant organization to do that for a sit down customer.
  19. AliP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Darya offers amazing kabobs, rice dishes, and Persian appetizers. The indoor part of the restaurant is large. Darya also provides a few quaint outdoor seats. The service is very good. There is a nice selection of wines and drinks. It's a great place for lunch or dinner.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible hospitality, service and food! We can’t wait to go back!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Good rice dishes. Old school white tablecloth place. Not bad, just felt like the 80’s
  22. GaryH

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have season tickets to the preforming arts center in Costa Mesa. We occasionally visit Darya’s for an enjoyable dinner before going to the show. I would highly suggest, if you have the chance, to check this place out. The albalo cherry rice is amazing, but watch for the pits.
  23. LilyB

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Perhaps it was what we ordered as I have eaten here many many times, but tonight it lacked flavor The meat was bland but the shrimp even more so. I LOVE the salads and soup though.
  24. KamM

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    The music wasn’t good at all
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    very busy not enough servers
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A very nice setting nicely decorated for the holiday season. Food is great. The only drawback is always the barg kabob which seems not to be bbq’d over a fire.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had originally made a 7PM reservation, but arrived an hour early from an earlier engagement. We were able to be seated right away in the bar area, and had first class service provided by Ricky. It was a lovely dinner.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there for family reunion last night. The service , ambiance , the music band and food all were great.
  30. CharlesS

    San Joaquin

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time we have eaten at Darya and we live 4 hours away. The first time we were looking for Armenian food on Open Table. It was soooooooo delicious and fun, we wanted to take our daughters. We finally got to come back and bring our daughters. They loved it as well. It is not overly seasoned. It’s very authentic. It is Persian food, rather than Armenian, but it is very similar. The portions are also very large. There was a guitarist on Friday night. They have different music on the weekend. We loved the ambiance the food and the service! There are white table cloths but it’s not a stuffy environment.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Ladies spa day dinner.
  32. 4Reels

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Persian food, beautiful restaurant, lovely ambiance especially with musicians playing softly in the background.
  33. JaneW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a triple birthday lunch. The lamb was divine!
  34. Mannkmm

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely ambiance, fantastic food and service.
  35. AlexM

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We sat down but waited 20 mins to order because waiters was busy but she did a good job after we complained a little:). Overall nice place.
  36. Tabithap

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience and the food at Darya! They helped us with the menu and provided a positive cultural experience. We will 100% be coming back!
  37. Jonathan

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the best service, accommodations, and quality food at South Coast. This is a top notch restaurant, and would highly recommend.
  38. IrmaM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been to Darya’s several times, I’ve never been disappointed. Service was excellent our server was attentive and friendly.
  39. Ash92618

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Quality is not what it use to be. Poor tasting food.
  40. Jdubbb62

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was phenomenal...great energy and vibe. The food was delicious!

FAQs

Darya Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Darya Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 450 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Logo image for Postmates
  • Logo image for Uber Eats
Google Map for Darya Restaurant

3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Sunflower and Plaza dr.

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Ana

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 11:30 am–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:15 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Persian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Valet Parking on weekends

  • Public transit

    714-557-6600 for Preforming Arts Schedule

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Live entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (714) 557-6600

  • Catering

    Delivery and catering is available. For information, please check out our website <br />www.daryasouthcoastplaza.com or call 714-557-6600

  • Private party facilities

    Select our elegant private Mezzanine Room for your next private event. As you walk up the beautiful formal stairway, you’ll be mesmerized by all the room's beauty, starting with the gorgeously lit chandeliers that bring perfect lighting to set the mood for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Rene Redjaian: (310) 892-6602

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