Baran Mediterranean Restaurant Bar & Catering Menu (Update 2025)
Baran Mediterranean Restaurant Bar & Catering in Anaheim offers a unique dining experience with its Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisine, complemented by a full bar and live music on select nights. The menu features flavorful dishes like juicy chicken, filet mignon shish kabob, and salmon with herbed rice. Customers praise the attentive service and beautiful atmosphere, noting the elegant interior and chic vibes. The staff at Baran go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience, with complimentary birthday desserts and a lunch buffet special on weekdays. The restaurant is women-owned and prides itself on sustainability, with compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. Baran is a must-visit spot for those looking for delicious Mediterranean fare in Orange County.
Special Pastries
Sophia
Light chocolate mousse, vanilla creme Brulee insert, hazelnut crunchy layer, pieces of cherry soaked in liqueur (contains Alcohol)
Tiramisu
Lady finger sponge soaked in coffee and rum syrup and mascarpone mousse (contains Alcohol)
Valentino
Dark chocolate mouse ,rasbarry insert , count sponge
Roche
Vanilla hazelnut mousse, praline and soft caramel fillingCovered with milk chocolate and roasted almonds
Exotic
Caribbean mousse (pineapple, coconut, passion fruit, banana, lemon and Mango filling) and pistachio sponge cake
Beef Koobideh
Two juicy skewers of charbroiled seasoned ground beef served with charbroiled tomatoes
Filet Mignon Shish Kabob
The finest cut filet mignon marinated and charbroiled over an open flame with bell peppers, onions and tomato between the pieces of meat
Filet Mignon Barg
Our finest cut of filet mignon marinated thinly sliced and Served with charbroiled tomato
Soltani
One skewer of charbroiled filet mignon Barg one skewer of the juicy beef or chicken Koobideh, Served with charbroiled tomato
Koobideh Combination
One Skewer of charbroiled seasoned ground beef and one skewer of juicy ,seasoned ground boneless chicken served with charbroiled tomato
Naderi
Succulent center cut prime fillet mignon marinated and grilled to perfection served with a charbroiled tomato
Naderi Soltani
One skewer of grilled Naderi Kabob and one skewer of beef or chicken koobideh
Beef
Dessert
Faloodeh
Rosewater Sorbet with Rice noodles
Bamieh
Traditional Iranian fried dough balls, glazed with sweet syrup
Zoolbia & Bamieh
Zoolbia
Traditional Iranian funnel cake drenched in sweet syrup
Persian Ice Cream
Creamy Rosewater and saffron ice cream with pieces of pistachio
Bakhlava
A rich sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts, sweetened and held together with syrup
Starry
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Iced Tea
Homemade Doogh
Pepsi
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Bahar Narenj
A traditional Persian drink, made of orange blossom extract and home made syrup
Carbonated Bottled Doogh
Hot Coffee
Bottled Water
Crushed (Orange Soda)
Dr.Pepper
Sekanjebin
Sweat and sour drink with a hint of refreshing mint and cucumber
Pitcher Of Homemade Doogh
Pitcher Of Sekanjebin
Sweat and sour drink with a hint of refreshing mint and cucumber
Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Pitcher Of Bahar Narenj
A traditional Persian drink, made of orange blossom extract and home made syrup
Ginger Ale
Pellegrino
Effervescent pellegrino sparkling water, refreshing with a crisp finish
Persian Hot Tea
Red Bull
Invigorating energy surge: the classic red bull experience
Pepsi Zero
Diet Pepsi
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Perrier
Strawberry Virgin Mojito
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pomegranate Juice
Club Soda
Effervescent Club Soda: Crisp, Refreshing, Perfectly Carbonated
Shirley Temple
Bottle Doogh
Pineapple Juice
Virgin Mojito
Cranberry Juice
Beverages
Seafood
Salmon Kabob
Charbroiled fresh filet of Salmon lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and served with Sabzi Polo ( fresh herb rice)
Shrimp Kabob
Marinated tiger shrimp
White Fish
Fresh filet of white fish Lake Superior, Michigan delivered daily marinated, charbroiled fried, served with sabzi polo ( fresh herbs rice) upon availability
Mushroom Barley
Barley, mushroom parsley in bechamel cream sauce
Lentil Vegan
A delicious blend of lentils, potatoes onions slowly cooked with our special blend of spices
Soup
Stews & House Specials
Baghali Polo
Steamed rice mixed with lima beans and fresh dill, served with a side of boiled lamb shank
Adas Polo
Mixed of Basmati rice with mixture of lentils dates raisins and sauteed onion served with slow backed chicken
Albaloo Polo
A mixture of cooked sour cherries, saffron white Basmati rice , served with slow backed chicken
Ghormeh Sabzi
A very aromatic green stew, mixture of sauteed herbs cilantro, green onion & parsley cooked with Persian dried limes, veal, red kidney beans & special seasonings, served with a side of steamed Basmati rice
Zereshk Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with barberries, Served with slow backed chicken
Fesenjan
A rich sweet tangy stew, made of pieces of chicken boiled in pomegranate ground walnut sauce served with a side of steamed Basmati rice
Lubia Polo
Delicious traditional Persian dish, Basmati rice mixed with seasonings, string beans, a pinch of cinnamon diced filet mignon. Served with a skewer of juicy beef or chicken Koobideh
Gheymeh Bademjan
Sauteed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew with yellow split peas, dried lime, and chunks of veal, served with a side of steamed Basmati rice
Chicken Shish Kabob -Lunch
Thick strips of charbroiled chicken tenders marinated in our special sauce , Comes with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes
Beef Koobideh Sandwich - Lunch
A juicy strip of ground beef seasoned with our special seasonings and grilled
Adas Polo - Lunch
Mixed of Basmati rice with mixture of lentils dates raisins and sauteed onion served with slow backed chicken
Juicy Chicken Kabob Sandwich - Lunch
Boneless chunks of tender chicken breast marinated and grilled
Fesenjan - Lunch
A rich sweet tangy stew, made of pieces of chicken boiled in pomegranate ground walnut sauce served with a side of steamed Basmati rice
Ghormeh Sabzi - Lunch
A very aromatic green stew, mixture of sauteed herbs cilantro, green onion & parsley cooked with Persian dried limes, veal, red kidney beans & special seasonings, served with a side of steamed Basmati rice
Chicken Shish Kabob Sandwich - Lunch
Boneless chunks of tender, marinated chicken breast in between a medley of onions, green peppers, and tomatoes grilled to perfection
White Fish - Lunch
Fresh filet of white fish Lake Superior, Michigan delivered daily marinated, charbroiled or fried, served with sabzi polo ( fresh herbs rice) Upon availability
Veggie Fesenjoon - Lunch
A rich slow-cooked puree of walnuts and pomegranate sauce served with a side of white basmati rice topped with saffron
Falafel Plate (Vegan) - Lunch
Five golden falafels with a side of freshly made hummus and Basmati rice
Baghali Polo With Lamb Shank- Lunch
Steamed rice mixed with lima beans and fresh dill, served with a side of boiled lamb shank
Beef Koobideh - Lunch
One juicy skewer of charbroiled seasoned ground beef served with charbroiled tomatoes
Veggie Ghormeh Sabzi - Lunch
A slow cooked stew of sauteed fresh herbs, special seasonings, kidney beans, dried lime with a side of white basmati rice
Grilled Veggie Plate - Lunch
Charbroiled zucchini , mushrooms, bell peppers , onions served with garden salad and rice
Lubia Polo - Lunch
Delicious traditional Persian dish , Basmati rice mixed with seasonings, string beans, a pinch of cinnamon diced filet mignon, Served with a skewer of juicy beef or chicken Koobideh
Spicy Juicy Chicken - Lunch
Our marinated juicy chicken in our special spicy sauce, served with spicy sauce charbroiled tomato
Gheymeh Bademjan - Lunch
Sauteed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew with yellow split peas, dried lime, and chunks of veal, served with a side of steamed Basmati rice
Chicken Koobideh Sandwich - Lunch
A juicy strip of ground chicken seasoned with our special seasonings and grilled
Veggie Sandwich - Lunch
Bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms charbroiled to perfection
Chicken Koobideh - Lunch
One skewer of juicy, seasoned ground boneless chicken, served with charbroiled tomato, a taste to remember
Albalo Polo - Lunch
A mixture of cooked sour cherries, saffron white Basmati rice Served with slow backed chicken
Zereshk Polo - Lunch
Steamed white rice mixed with barberries , Served with slow backed chicken
Salmon Kabob - Lunch
Charbroiled fresh filet of Salmon lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and served with Sabzi Polo( fresh herb rice)
Filet Shish Kabob Sandwich - Lunch
Tender chunks of marinated beef filet in between a medley of onions, green peppers, and tomatoes, grilled
Filet Mignon Shish Kabob - Lunch
The finest cut filet mignon marinated charbroiled over an open flame with bell peppers, onions tomato between the pieces of meat
Juicy Chicken - Lunch
One skewer of chicken tender, marinated overnight in our special sauce cooked to perfection on a traditional open fire, comes with charbroiled tomato
Veggie Gheymeh Bademjan - Lunch
Sauteed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew, with yellow split peas, dried lime, served with a side of white basmati rice
Lunch
Salad
Large Baran Special Salad
Romain lettuce and baby greens with cucumber ,tomato ,olives ,corn ,onion cranberry ,walnut , feta cheese and sesame seed
Large Caesar Salad
Romain lettuce mixed with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing
Shirazi Salad
Freshly chopped tomatoes, cucumbers parsley and onions with lime juice and virgin olive oil
Small Garden Salad
Romain lettuce and baby greens , with cucumber, tomato, carrot and parsley
Large Garden Salad
Romain lettuce and baby greens , with cucumber, tomato, carrot and parsley
Small Baran Special Salad
Romain lettuce and baby greens with cucumber ,tomato ,olives ,corn ,onion cranberry ,walnut ,feta cheese and sesame seed
Small Caesar Salad
Romain lettuce mixed with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing
Tabbouleh
Levantine salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, green onion, bulgur (soaked, not cooked), and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sweet pepper.
Chicken Shish Kabob
Thick strips of charbroiled chicken tenders marinated in our special sauce comes with bell peppers, onions and tomato
Juicy Chicken
Five pieces of tender chicken marinated overnight in our special sauce cooked to perfection on a traditional open fire, comes with charbroiled tomato(spicy option is available )
Chicken Barg
Thin strips of juicy marinated charbroiled boneless chicken breast comes with charbroiled tomato
Chicken Soltani
One skewer of chicken Barg with one skewer of chicken koobideh.You may substitute the koobideh for a beef skewer.
Chicken With Bone
Delicious marinated charbroiled Cornish hen cooked to perfection on traditional open fire , served with charbroiled tomato
Boneless Chicken Thigh
One skewer of chicken thigh marinated in our special sauce, served with charbroiled tomato
Chicken Koobideh
Two skewers of juicy, seasoned ground boneless chicken, served with charbroiled tomato, a taste to remember
Spicy Juicy Chicken
Chicken
Side Orders
Chicken Koobideh-SIDE
Lamb Shank SIDE
White Rice-SIDE
Grilled Veggie-SIDE
French Fries
Cherry Rice (Albaloo Polo) SIDE
Green Bean Rice( Loubia Polo) SIDE
Fesenjan SIDE
Ghormeh Sabzi SIDE
Feva Bean Rice ( Bagali Polo) SIDE
Baked Chicken SIDE
Lentil Rice ( Adas Polo) SIDE
Gheymeh Bademjan SIDE
Beef Koobideh -SIDE
Barberry Rice (Zereshk Polo) SIDE
Herb Rice (Sabzi Polo) SIDE
Albaloo Polo-SIDE
Ghayme Bademjan -SIDE
Lamb Shank-SIDE
Adas Polo-SIDE
Loubia Polo-SIDE
Fesenjan-SIDE
Baghali Polo-SIDE
Sabzi Polo-SIDE
Zereshk Polo-SIDE
Sabzi-SIDE
Family Plate
One Filet Mignon Shish Kebob, one Salmon , one Juicy Chicken, one skewer of Beef Koobideh ,one skewer of Chicken koobideh, served with Basmati rice and salad
Family Platters
Appetizers
Maust Khiar
Combination of crispy fresh Persian cucumber, plain yogurt special herbs
Fresh Homemade Hummus
Tahini sauce , garlic , lemon juice ,garbanzo beans blended and topped with olive oil and paprika
Kashk Bademjan (Eggplant Delight , Vegetarian)
Sauteed eggplant mixed with yogurt, topped with fried garlic and onion Sauteed mint and finished off with creamed whey ( kashk)
Zeytoon Parvardeh(Marinated Olive)
Green olives marinated with grounded walnuts, fresh garlic, pomegranate sauce and special herbs
Tahdig
Crispy rice served with your choice of stew topping , toppings (upon availability)
Samosa ( Pcs)
Fried pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, cumin seeds and green split peas served with salsa.
Dolmeh
Cooked grape leaves filled with ground beef , rice , split peas and special herbs and slowly cooked for several hours
Torshi
A combination of pickled vegetables aged in vinegar
Khiar Shoor
aged cucumbers in vinegar and salt
Falafels Vegan
Four golden freshly made falafels, topped with parsley and Special Tahini Sauce
Maust Musir
Plain creamy yogurt blended with chopped Persian shallots
Chicken Wings
Golden-brown, deep fried chicken with ranch dressing and hot sauce on the side
Mirza Ghassemi
delicious dip of smokey eggplants, tomato and garlic. (Egg is optional).
Panir Sabzi
A refreshing plate of imported feta cheese, walnuts, fresh herbs aka Sabzi
Tahdig Plain
Plain Yogurt
Boneless Lamb
Our finest filet of boneless lamb tenderloin marinated and charbroiled over an open flame
Rack Of Lamb
Tendered rack of lamb marinated in our special spices , charbroiled on an open flame and served with charbroiled tomato
Lamb
Vegetarian Plates
Veggie Gheimeh Bademjan
Sauteed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew, with yellow split peas, dried lime, served with a side of white basmati rice
Falafel Plate Vegan
Seven golden falafels with a side of freshly made hummus and Basmati rice
Veggie Ghormeh Sabzi
A slow cooked stew of sauteed fresh herbs, special seasonings, kidney beans, dried lime with a side of white basmati rice
Grilled Veggie Plate
Charbroiled zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions served with garden salad and rice
Veggie Fesenjan
A rich slow-cooked puree of walnuts and pomegranate sauce served with a side of white basmati rice topped with saffron