Tamar is the home of one of the best sandwiches in Santa Barbara. The Lamb Kofta Pita has no…read moreparallel anywhere in SB. Perfectly seasoned and cooked, the lamb patties are nestled in the pita surrounds by veggies and two delicious sauces. It's brilliant! Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Buzzy, cramped, rushed -- and great food! Counter service is prompt and efficient. The food is…read moreauthentic Lebanese, and the quantities are IMMENSE. We shared one plate and were stuffed for the rest of the day..... Tamar shares the space with Dart Coffee so it pays to figure out which queue is for what.

Wow! We went to Rascals Vegan for brunch while visiting the Santa Barbara area. My husband found it…read moreonline, and it definitely did not disappoint. It happened to be their 3-year anniversary weekend, so in addition to their regular menu, they were offering some special dishes. I ordered the special chanterelle bagel. It was topped with buttered chanterelles, bachelor buttons, wood sorrel, chives, and cream cheese. The bagel was beautiful and absolutely delicious. The cream cheese was made from cashews and had a smooth, buttery, creamy flavor. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked and not overly buttery, adding great texture to the dish. We also ordered the chips and guacamole, which came with a trio of salsas: chipotle, habanero, and tomatillo. Each salsa had its own distinct flavor and spice level. The guacamole was topped with pepitas, and the homemade chips were perfectly crisp. My husband ordered the Homerun, which included two large pancakes, bacon, and a "fried egg." The pancakes were dense yet fluffy with great flavor. The bacon tasted very similar to turkey bacon, but the real showstopper was the fried egg. The yolk was incredibly convincing and delicious. He was genuinely surprised by how closely it mimicked the taste of a real egg yolk. The restaurant had a nice Mexican home feel. After our meal, I briefly spoke with the owner, who was friendly and appreciative of our visit. Since it was his 3-year anniversary, we wished him continued success. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Santa Barbara.

Food Make sure you get their gauc with the three salsa…read moreoptions. They are a variety of smoky and spicy. The homemade tortilla chips are perfection, hot and perfectly salty. Big fan of fresh chips and this place delivered. Their vegan meats were so good. How they managed to get the texture and their meat crunchy was crazy. Their tacos are the must get because they make their tortillas fresh and they are better than the burrito. Service Came here with a party of seven and the servers were so great with handling a big party. They were attentive without being too overbearing. Ambiance An open space in the front and they have a whole back patio as well. We came for dinner so inside was the best option for us. Nice flowers on the table, you can see the kitchen and the bar as well.

Unfortunately, I didn't have the best experience here as I imagined it to be. I stopped by on a…read morewarm day and wanted to enjoy a Spritz. I walked in and spoke with the guy working the bar area. I wasn't sure if I had to order my drink there or if there was table service. He said he could take my order and then I could go find a table to sit at. I placed my order for a Spritz and found a table outside. It seemed like 15 minutes had passed by and still no drink. He tended to another table in front of me with a group of women he knew. I thought he would stop by my table after, but he didn't even acknowledge me. Finally, another staff member tended to me and I told her I had placed my order at the bar and was still waiting for it. She was very kind and quickly got it for me. My observation of this guy, was that he acknowledged everyone around me but for some reason never acknowledged me until my bill was ready. Such a bizarre experience! In any case, I still managed to enjoy myself and was glad the Eva waited on me. She was very kind and I appreciate her getting my drink and food in a timely manner. I ordered the Spanish cheese plate, which was the perfect snacking board. It comes with manchego, membrillo, corn nuts, cornichon, quince, strawberries, focaccia, and charcoal sourdough bread. This plate is great for two people. Overall, a not so great experience, but grateful that Eva came to the rescue! It left me unsure of whether I would come back, only time will tell.

The natural wine bar of my dreams! We came to SB on a trip and were searching for wine bars that…read moreserve natural wine, and this one kept popping up as a top choice -- and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It's located right on State Street, so there's plenty to explore nearby. We came right at opening and were greeted by the friendliest host. The style of the space is amazing -- walls lined with bottles, funky furniture, and such a fun, modern vibe. They were also super dog‑friendly and immediately brought my pup a water bowl, which I always appreciate. The host was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all my questions (and I had many). I'm still new to the wine world, so her openness and guidance meant a lot. I sampled two wines and chose the one that was perfect for me. I also loved that they bring the bottle to your table to show you and tell you more about it. My partner had one of their vermouth cocktails and loved it. We even learned about a natural wine event happening next month that we might come back for. The host also recommended wineries in the area based on our preferences -- such a thoughtful touch. Would definitely come back anytime we're in SB.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. However, it wasn't necessarily the establishment but…read morerather who works behind the scenes. I just wanted to write this review for an absolute work tank called Erick. I was having a bad day, came in pretty late after Soltopia had ended and right away Erick noticed something wasn't quite alright with me. Couple minutes go by and Erick comes with appetizers as well as a pitcher of Beer, says it's on him and to think of it as a "pick me up." He sits down and asks me what's been going on, I build up the courage to tell him and he's just there, listening, which is really all I needed at the time. Well time goes by and before I knew it I was smiling and laughing, I had temporarily forgotten the reason why I had came in looking so sad. I'm personally a firm believer of it isn't what's in the establishment, but more so WHO's in the establishment which is why I went out of my way to write this. Woodstocks is so lucky to have such a high calibre of an employee working for them!

I've always heard great things about Woodstocks so I had to give it a try! I ordered their Lethal…read moreWeapon pizza which came with jalapeños, pepperoni, and sausage on thin crust. I was surprised by their take on how they develop their crust. It's folded over the slice making for an interesting texture profile. Each bite was packed with flavor and the crust was great enough on its own! I'm also a big ranch with pizza guy and their ranch is phenomenal. Big kudos to Woodstocks for absolutely crushing it!

This is my first time hearing about The Garden and decided to come and try it out. When I tell you…read morethat this food was truly amazing and comforting, I mean that with all my soul. The service was absolutely wonderful as well! Our waitress was so kind and caring and took note very quickly and easily of what it was that we needed for our experience here, and she made our experience absolutely unforgettable! I had a wonderful time! The lovely ambience of the pseudo-outside sunroom area was beautiful and inviting! The plants along the walls of the area and the comforting decor made the experience wonderful!! And the price of the food is absolutely reasonable! I would definitely come back

One of the nicest Mediterranean restaurants in the city. The Garden boats beautiful outdoor seating…read moreserving delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The staff are very pleasant, and the food is delicious. I dare say I haven't had a better falafel anywhere else. Crispy outside and pillowy light on the inside. We haven't had a bad dish yet and the seating is great for groups. We'll definitely be coming here regularly

Yes!! LOVE does matter meals made WITH love DO make a difference…read moreI had the most divine experience at the Red Dot restaurant. Every bite put me in instant bliss!! I have never experienced a divine meal like this before!! When a fully awaken being cooks a meal for you, it truly becomes a sacred and divine encounter Wow!! Wow!! Wow!!! Thank you Mai Ji I am truly inspired!! There is Always MORE love we can expand to and carry!!! if every meal is made and eaten this way, we probably will not have illness on this planet more importantly, if we all carry this consciousness of love, we we would have world peace

Staying at an artsy airbnb nearby and the owner highly recommended this spot. We were not…read moredisappointed! I called the order in early in the day for 5p pick up. I read that the food is all made fresh and expect it to take 1-2hrs to prepare. We ordered the yellow Thai curry with tofu - the tikka masala with cheese, garlic naan and the last one was Malaysian Laksa. The meal was full of flavor. Like others mentioned I have to highlight the coconut in the curry. A real treat for my tastebuds. Everything was superb. The Laksa was bursting with flavors as well. So good. It's one of those meals where you are trying to identify each herb and spice used. And just want to take your time with each bite to thoroughly enjoy. Very complex flavors and so delicious. The portions are very good and we are looking forward to enjoying the 2nd half for dinner again this evening. It really was a treat and we will be back when we are in the area again. You must try to understand! Kind of surprising to find such a culinary treat in such a small mountain area. Frazier is lucky to have this little gem!

I love it here! Friendly staff and the food is so good and so filling! You get a lot of food for…read morewhat u pay for. The falafel burger is so freaking good. Also I'm chronically obsessed with the lemonades specifically the pomegranate lemonade like I fr went and got 4 of them at once bc I couldn't hold back lol

Food is great for the first couple of bites, but the gets extremely salty. Is anyone's else's food…read morelike this too? We had the ultimate shawarma bowl

I came here last minute since madam Lu is gone. I loved their crispy fried rice soup. So when I…read moreentered "crispy fried rice soup" in yelp I saw this place Ambiance is casual and the staff is very hospitable and not intimidating- I read what that "elite" reviewer wrote- she may have a case of long haul COVID where her sense of taste is a bit off. Complaining about details of sour? Girl that's just tongue being superior to your smell response lol I ordered a similar plate of the trinity meat dish and I loved it. MSG has been debunked for years now, read more girl so o don't have to read you here on yelp lol this is a persons business, mincing words like the way they did was very irresponsible as a community member Anyways I loved this place. - I ordered the same meat dish in their lunch kung poa special I paid 11.95 I think pre tax? With a meal I wiped clean lol I mean hello "the zucchini was sour" "the shrimp was ugh" that's a lot of audacity - sounds like she is on another planet- I did not notice anything like she described - I tend to eat my plate mixing the items for the story of food to collide. Sounds like she was taste testing each individual piece- lol girl that's a personal thing abiut yiur personality - regular people like me eat our food passionately hungry lol Everything was delicious- comforting and the spice content perfect. I'm going back again and bringing my family The soda comes in a can and glass with ice- just how I like it

Cozy old school interior with friendly staff…read more I ordered the Triple Delight lunch special. The serving size was generous. Very Americanized food with heavy use of MSG. Beef was unfortunately inedible, shrimp was average and chicken was okay but tasted like warmed up chicken so not the best. Veggies were okay though the zucchini tasted a bit sour. Rice side was okay and egg roll was okay. Fried wonton was tasty. Soup was okay. Overall, I have had much better quality lunch specials at Chinese restaurants. Food was a bit below average in taste and quality. The lunch special price was cheaper than average for California. There were Chinese customers dining and I noticed they were not getting the lunch special. I was only given the lunch special menu so I guess they assume that if you are not Chinese you are going to order the lunch special?

No more driving to LA or the Bay Area for the delicious dosa, one of the most loved South Indian…read morecuisine treats. Owners are from Sri Lanka and the staff are from different parts of India from what I can tell. The chef knows how to cook. Had a great experience right when they reopened for dinner at 4:00pm We tried the Onion Dosa, Chicken Chettinad, and Eggplant Curry. Good times! Restaurant has inside and outside dining. Clean and comfortable.

Overpriced for the portions and not quite complete. I ordered the saag paneer with garlic naan. I…read morehad ordered extra naan that was not included in the order and the saag paneer lacked paneer. The saag part of it was delicious and some of the best I have tried in town, but did not have enough paneer ratio. The medium spicy range is spicy so beware! The naan was burnt and crispy-not fresh. The order is small for the amount that you pay and remember to request and pay extra for the rice it does not come included. There are other places in town that are just as good or better but bigger bang for your buck and included more options.

What can I say about this restaurant. Five star in my opinion…read more First time visiting this place and it was exquisite. We arrived on a Friday night and they were kind enough to find us a table without reservation (I would still recommend reserving for the weekend). Customer service A plus. Ambiance was so beautiful, we felt we entered another dimension with the patio seating. We ordered Falafel, Baba Ghannouj Chicken Kabobs and Pita Bread. For a cocktail I had a tequila based one called Standard. Everything was made to perfection and fresh. Timing between entrees was perfectly calculated. We were seated like in a private terrace which we loved.

The ambiance here is absolutely stunning, and the service was decent--the manager was friendly and…read moreattentive throughout our meal. However, the experience felt a bit underwhelming for such a very expensive price tag. The Food & Drinks: Pita Bread: A disappointment; it lacked the soft, hot moist texture you expect and honestly felt like it came out of a bag. Hummus: Just okay--nothing to write home about. Beef Shawarma: This was the highlight of the meal; it was actually good. Alcohol: Be warned--the markups are intense. They really gouge you on drink prices, so you might want to skip the cocktails. The Experience: The "cool factor" has dipped a bit since they stopped offering hookahs, and since there were no belly dancers during our visit (maybe we were just too early?), the entertainment was lacking. Also, keep in mind that you must be in a large group if you want to snag one of those coveted fire pit tables. The Verdict: Go for the views and the relaxed vibe, but manage your expectations on the value for the price.