Saturday's are super crazy, so figure you may be seated a little late. Ambiance is chaotic near the hostess desk, but once you are seated, very pleasant and posh. They could help newbies along---they initially brought over a platter with warms pieces of pita bread, butter, a pile of super-fresh basil and cilantro, and a wedge of onion. DH and I weren't sure what to do! We had to wait until our waiter appeared, and he explained you butter the pita bread, pile on the herbs and a slice of onion, and eat it up. It was nothing like we had ever done, but it was so good! The pita was delicious! We ordered as a starter, hummus. The hummus was out-of-this-world! I could have eaten that all day. For entree, DH ordered a platter that combined Barg (skewers of filet mignon) and Koobideh, a seasoned ground beef kabob. He ordered them medium. When they arrived, the meat was lukewarm, cooked well-done (the filet was barely edible) and was so boring after the delicious hummus. What a let-down! I ordered Sabzy Polo with fish. Really generous portion of fish, but again---overcooked and very dry. I will say neither of us have ever been served so much rice in our entire lives. Could have fed a small village! We didn't get dessert. Service was pretty good, the waiter sort of disappeared at the end. Conclusion: the entrees were a disappointment after the fun of the pita bread appetizer and then that wonderful hummus, but I will give it a try again. DH says it was a fun experience, but he won't return. Happily, I have a lot of friends who like to lunch! Note: The Persian Room does NOT ACCEPT coupons on Saturdays.