Mirage Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Mirage Restaurant, a hidden gem for Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine located on Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater. This inviting eatery provides a delightful experience with both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for casual dining. Guests can savor a variety of authentic dishes, from the fragrant AshE Reshteh thick soup to the stunning Shirin Polo, a jeweled rice adorned with candied citrus and nuts, superbly paired with tender chicken kebob.
- Inviting Vegan and Vegetarian Options
- Casual Atmosphere, Ideal for Families and Groups
- Generous Buffet Offerings until 9 PM
With a commitment to freshness and rich flavors, Mirage offers not only a memorable meal but also exceptional hospitality that keeps guests returning. Whether you crave a simple salad or an elaborate feast, Mirage Restaurant is a delightful destination to explore the essence of Persian dining.
Appetizers
Mast-o-Khiar
Delicious combination of Persian yogurt, chopped cucumbers, and mint.
Mast-o-Musir
Chopped shallots marinated in creamy yogurt and spices.
Dolmeh
Grape leaves stuffed with rice and fresh herbs.
Kashk Bademjan
Braised eggplant mixed with garlic, herbs, and spices.
Baba Ghanoush
Mashed smoked eggplant mixed with tahini made from sesame seeds, olive oil, yogurt, and Persian seasonings.
Hummus
A smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
Kibbeh
Dish made of bulgur, minced onions, and finely ground lean beef with middle eastern spices.
Falafel
Deep fried ground garbanzo beans mixed with onions, garlic, and spices.
Spinach Pie
Chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions, eggs, and seasoning. The filling is layered in phyllo dough with garlic butter.
Ash-E Reshteh
Thick soup prepared with herbs, spinach, Persian noodles, garbanzo, and kidney beans and lentils.
Soup
Salads
Shirazi Salad
Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and mint.
Tabbouleh Salad
Finely chopped parsley with tomatoes and cracked wheat.
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, feta cheese, and black olives.
Sultan Salad
Combination of Greek, Shirazi, and tabbouleh salads.
House Special Beef Kabob Koobideh
Two skewers of delicious ground beef with finely grated onions and Persian spices. Served with basmati rice and charbroiled tomatoes.
Shish Kabob
Filet mignon. Tender and juicy filet mignon marinated and charbroiled to perfection. Served with basmati rice, charbroiled bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Sultani
Combination skewer of kabob barg and beef koobideh ground. Served with basmati rice and charbroiled tomatoes.
Barg
Persian style filet mignon, cut into strips and marinated in oil, onions, and saffron. It is then skewered and charbroiled. Served with basmati rice and charbroiled tomatoes.
Kabob Koobideh and Bread
Our special kabob koobideh served on fresh pita bread.
Gyro Platter
Our finest quality beef and lamb gyros seasoned with zesty Mediterranean spices. Served with hummus, tabbouleh, and tzatziki sauce.
Beef Platter
Thin slices of marinated steak sauteed with onions. Served with hummus. Tabbouleh salad and tzatziki sauce.
Falafel Plate
4 pieces of falafel served with hummus, tabbouleh salad, and tahini sauce.
Hummus Plate
Large portion of hummus served with falafel tabbouleh salad and tahini sauce.
Mixed Veggie Plate
Combination of hummus and baba ganoush. Stuffed grape leaves, falafel, tabbouleh salad, and tahini sauce.
Beef Entrees
Chicken Entrees
Chicken and Beef Koobideh Combo
Combination of chicken kabob and beef koobideh ground kabob. Served with basmati rice and charbroiled tomatoes.
House Special Boneless Chicken Kabob
Thick chunks of charbroiled chicken breast. Marinated in our special sauce. Served with basmati rice and charbroiled tomatoes.
Chicken Shish Kabob
Our special house boneless chicken kabob served with a skewer of charbroiled bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Chicken Koobideh
Two skewers of juicy ground chicken breast with finely grated onions and Persian spices. Served with basmati rice and charbroiled tomatoes.
Chicken Sultani
Combination of ground chicken and charbroiled chicken shish kabob. Served with basmati rice and charbroiled tomatoes.
Chicken Platter
Charbroiled chicken breast sauteed with onions with broth. Served with hummus, tabouleh salad, and tzatziki sauce.
Boneless Lamb Kabob
Our finest cut of baby spring lamb marinated in our special sauce and charbroiled to perfection.
Lamb Shank
Whole baby lamb shank is slowly simmered in our special sauce with many different herbs and Persian spices. Served with baghali polo Persian rice with lima beans and dill.
Lamb Entrees
Seafood
Fish Kabob
Fresh filet of salmon marinated in our special sauce and charbroiled. Served with basmati rice, charbroiled bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Skewer of Shish Kabob Combo for 2 People
A skewer of boneless chicken kabob, and 2 skewers of beef koobideh ground kabob. Served with basmati rice, char-broiled bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
2 Skewers of Shish Kabob Combo for 5 People
2 skewers of boneless chicken kabob, and 4 skewers of beef koobideh ground kabob. Served with basmati rice, char-broiled bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Mixed Grill Combinations
Tradition Persian Stews
Khoresht-E Gheymeh
Cubed beef and yellow split peas simmered in tomato sauce, turmeric, and cinnamon.
Khoresht-E Sabzi
Cubed sirloin beef simmered with herbs consisting of parsley, leeks, scallions, coriander, chives, and seasoned with the key spice of fenugreek leaves and dried limes.
Khoresht-E Bademjan
Fried skinned eggplants, cubed lamb, tomatoes, and mild aromatic Persian spices.
Khoresht-E Fesenjan
Delicate chicken stew flavored with pomegranate syrup and ground walnuts.
Shirin Polo
The jewel of all Persian rice dishes. Glamorous Persian sweet rice with candied citrus peels, sweet carrots, almonds, pistachios, and raisins. Shirin means sweet in Farsi. Because of mild sweetness and the festive look. This dish is called "jeweled rice". Served with boneless chicken kebob.
Zerezhk Polo
Steamed basmati rice cooked with sweet and sour barberries sauteed with saffron rice. Served with boneless chicken kabob.
Loubia Polo
Steamed basmati rice mixed with green beans and cubed lamb cooked in tomato sauce and sauteed onions.
Baghali Polo
Baghali is Farsi for fava beans. When you mix the amazing Persian steamed rice with baghali and shevid dill, it is called baghali polo. Served with boneless chicken kabob.
Adas Polo
Steamed basmati rice cooked with lentils, sauteed onions, and raisins served with boneless chicken kebob.
Special Persian Rice Dishes
Sides
Hot Pita Bread
Steamed Basmati Rice
Skewered Charbroiled Tomatoes
Bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Skewer of Fish Kabob
Served with veggie kabob.
Skewer of Shish Kabob Filet Mignon
Served with veggie kabob.
Skewer of Beef Koobideh
Skewer of Lamb Kabob
Served with veggie kabob.
Skewer of Chicken Koobideh
Skewer of Kabob Barg
Side of Baghali Polo
Side of Shirin Polo
Side of Zereshk Polo
Side of Adas Polo
Khoresht-E Sabzi No Rice
Khoresht-E Gheymeh No Rice
Khoresht-E Bademjan No Rice
Khoresht-E Fesenjan No Rice
Loubia Sabz No Rice
Doogh
Traditional savory yogurt drink that is mixed with salt, dried mint, and water.
Doogh Abali
Yogurt soda.
