Saffron Restaurant and Lounge: Authentic Persian Cuisine & Inviting Lounge in Palm Springs

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.

The food here is outstanding as is the service! We have been there twice and both times were great experiences! We love the kebabs and the Fesenjoon. It is so flavorful and interesting with a pomegranate flavor! We also used them for catering for my husband’s birthday. Everyone loved the food and we had enough left over for a few more meals. It was delivered on time and was warm so we ate right away and everyone loved it all! It doesn’t matter what you order, it’s all good! I would highly recommend this place!

Saffron in Palm Springs is a true gem, offering Persian cuisine that's authentically delicious yet refreshingly innovative. As someone of Middle Eastern heritage with high expectations, I was genuinely impressed. I moved to Palm Desert recently and was disappointed in the lack of middle eastern cuisine the area had to offer, so I was very excited when I heard about Saffron. I’m happy to say that it exceeded my expectations and I hope the restaurant maintains its excellence for the many times I will be returning. I also rarely write reviews so that’s a feat in itself. While Saffron serves classic dishes perfectly, their creative twists truly stood out. The flatbread tahdig, especially as a trio with classic stews, was unlike anything I've seen before—simply brilliant. The mini kebab rolls, uniquely paired with hummus as a sauce instead of as a dip, were also a delightful surprise. For dessert, the baklava cheesecake was exceptional, an inspired fusion I've never tasted elsewhere. The mains were, of course, fantastic as well. My mother and I ordered the Zereshk Polo and Soltani Combination Kebab plate. The hospitality matched the quality of the food. Chef Sev personally checked in on guests alongside Ashley, who warmly shared the restaurant’s backstory. Mimo kept the dining room perfectly attended, and our server Elijah was doubling as a bartender the night we went and he crafted excellent drinks, particularly the Persian fizz and the playful mocktail, "Adulting Responsibly." The experience was impeccable, I can’t wait to come back! Best, Habib

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!

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!

We tried Saffron after wanting to for a while. Everything was delicious and the drinks made by our server Luis were great! Ashley, the owner, welcomed us and went through favorites on the menu. She came back and even offered to help box up leftovers at the end of the meal! We can’t wait to come back with a large group for our next event!

I came in just for the happy hour at Saffron Restaurant in Palm Springs and ended up staying for a full dinner — that’s how good it was! The food was incredibly flavourful, beautifully presented, and honestly exceeded every expectation. You can tell a lot of love goes into every dish. The atmosphere was amazing — warm, welcoming, and stylish without trying too hard. What really stood out was the hospitality. Even the owner came by to check on us, and she was so lovely and personable. It’s rare to find a place where the service, food, and vibe all come together this perfectly. From the cocktails to the appetizers to the main dishes, everything was spot-on. I’m already planning my next visit. A must-try in Palm Springs!

Ashley and The Chef brings Persia To Palm Springs and with class ! I love the cocktails by Luis The Prawns here and the combo kebab. Tell them Shahè sent ya !