Sam’s Master Grill
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About Sam’s Master Grill
Sam's Master Grill is a Persian restaurant on Cheltenham Rd in Bristol, serving a menu of 20 dishes. Kashk O Bademjan and Mirza Ghassemi lead the starters, with Ghormeh Sabzi among the mains alongside Chicken Kebab and Chicken Wings. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. It opens daily, giving diners a consistent schedule to plan around rather than set evenings or select days. The format keeps ordering straightforward, with guests seated as tables become available. Between the stew-based Ghormeh Sabzi and the grilled kebab options, the kitchen covers both the slow-cooked and char-grilled sides of Persian cooking. The Cheltenham Rd address places it among the day's straightforward options for anyone passing by and wanting to eat without arranging a table in advance.
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Whole Lamb Neck Served with Persian Rice
- Chicken Kebab
- Kashk O Bademjan
- Chicken Wings
- Mirza Ghassemi
- Ghormeh Sabzi
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention baklava, istak drink, persian cuisine and rice dishes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention baklava, istak drink, persian cuisine and rice dishes.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the rice and the warm, attentive staff, with the Balaclava singled out as especially good. Several travelers stumbled on the restaurant by chance and called it among the best Persian or Iranian food they've had in the UK, also noting the ice cold Istak on offer and a chic dining atmosphere that made the meal memorable.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the rice and the warm, attentive staff, with the Balaclava singled out as especially good. Several travelers stumbled on the restaurant by chance and called it among the best Persian or Iranian food they've had in the UK, also noting the ice cold Istak on offer and a chic dining atmosphere that made the meal memorable.
Featured reviews
- Sparkle s
“Found this place along our route travelling back to London. What an absolute treasure. The food was incredible. The rice was just right, the service was great and they even had ice cold Istak… honestly would highly recommend… it was the …”
- sultanA
“The best food I have eaten in Bristol. Good service, kind and friendly staff members. The restaurant's so chic ambiance made our dining experience memorable and lovely.”
- Dave Hewlett
“Wow, great suprise to go here after a chance recommendation. The food was wow! Not expecting that good stuff. The break wow! Super fresh and not heavy, staff Fantastic and loads to really good options. Take your own. Beer a f alcohol if you need it but better without having water. The Balaclava was sooooooo good! I'll be back and excited for their new opening down the road! Nice people. Many thanks! 🙏”
- Manish Shrestha
“Sam’s Master Grill on Cheltenham Road is hands-down one of the best Persian meals we’ve had in the UK. The staff are genuinely warm, polite and attentive… real hospitality that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. …”
- Hamed zeidabadinejad
“We had lunch here with friends and were genuinely impressed. In my opinion, this is one of the best — if not the best — Iranian (Persian) restaurants in the UK. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Sam’s Master Grill
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam’s Master Grill | 4.7740 | — | — | baklava, istak drink, persian cuisine |
| Cafe Cuba Caribbean Food BristolOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.9491 | 0.4 mi | — | ropa vieja, mojitos, free rum shots |
| K U C HGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5472 | 0.8 mi | £20–30 | smoked aubergine mirza dip, slow cooked lamb shoulder, taftoon persian flatbread |
| PazzoReservations | 4.7209 | 0.8 mi | £20–60 | beef shin lasagne, gnocchi, tiramisu |
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