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.

I wanted to like this place. I read the reviews, saw some of the negatives but decided to give them…read morea try anyway. I ordered a chicken shawarma plate and two shawarma sandwiches. The food was not bad, but it also wasn't the most flavorful. The reason for 3 stars is based on two things: 1) the chicken portion on my plate was small. I'd say it was about a kid's size portion. For the price, I was disappointed. 2) it took over 45 mins to get our food. I don't know if this is normal, but if it is, it would be helpful to know this upfront when ordering. The food did seem to be prepped and cooked fresh and pita bread was good. I might come back. We'll see.

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.

We hosted a 20-person outdoor wedding reception at our home, and Mezza Thyme catered the event. The…read morefood was outstanding. Throughout the meal, I kept hearing the same comment from different tables: "This is really, really good food." And it was. The Mediterranean dishes were vibrant and fresh -- not generic or middle-of-the-road, but thoughtfully prepared with balanced flavors and ultra-fresh ingredients. Even our most restrained eaters went back for seconds. Delivery was on time as scheduled. The general manager personally supervised the transfer of the food from transport containers into our serving dishes and offered helpful suggestions on serving layout to improve flow. Presentation and execution were handled professionally, which matters when hosting an event at home. Prior to placing the final order, I studied the menu and placed a preliminary order online to establish a starting point. I reviewed it with my daughter and wife and received their approvals before finalizing. I did have a few questions about overlap among side dishes, spoke with the general manager about it, and finalized the order 30 days before the event with no subsequent changes. That clarity made the rest of the planning straightforward. Their menu reflects flavors and traditions rooted in the Levant region. Mediterranean cuisine lends itself well to buffet service within a defined service window. We would be happy to use Mezza Thyme again for any larger-scale gathering -- or for a great meal at home or in their restaurant on Cota Street downtown. I highly recommend them.

The food is delicious! I came on Friday for lunch and immediately changed my Saturday plans so I…read morecould return. 10/10 all around. The beef samosas or sambusa were perfectly seasoned, crispy, and flakey.

I have been to The Daisy many times and I am never disappointed! The food is so fresh and flavorful…read moreand the portions are generous! My favorites are: The little gems salad with chicken added. You have to get the green goddess dressing! They make it in house and it's the bomb!! The bahn mi sandwich. It has house made tender brisket, fresh pickled veg on a baguette. So delicious! You can also get it as a salad! You'll never even miss the bread! The Daisy burger. Big meaty patty, with melty cheese, piled high with lettuce, tomato and red onion with a special sauce on a buttery brioche bun! You can really sink your teeth into this one! It also comes with a generous portion of perfectly crispy on the outside tender on the inside fries! Mmm mmm!!! They get really busy so come early!! Definitely a must try!

The Daisy in Santa Barbara was a bit of a hit-or-miss visit for us…read more The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, with plenty of outdoor seating, and is dog friendly, which is a big plus. You order at the counter and the food is brought over to your table. The service was friendly, though it could have been better--we had to get our own water, cutlery, and napkins and nobody came to check on us throughout the meal. Maybe that was because we came right at opening on the weekend. Food-wise, some dishes were better than others. The smoked brisket banh mi was disappointing, mainly because the brisket was chewy. The burrata-tomato salad with added chicken breast was good and felt fresh and satisfying. The chicken salad sandwich was okay, but the bread was too hard, which made it less enjoyable. On the positive side, my son really enjoyed the kids' grilled cheese sandwich with fries. Overall, The Daisy has a lovely atmosphere, and a great dog-friendly patio, but the food was a bit hit-or-miss during our visit.

I'm a first timer here ! Excited…read more I got the Santa barber burger with a side of fries , and a Arnold Palmer drink Fries , and loaded nachos , and the ribs are very tasty . There is a lot of parking available next to the outside seating . Great customer service, very nice and welcoming sat us right away , not waiting time , they assisted us with cleaning the table's Clean environment, very bright , tv outside and the water jug if you need water all near by . They have shakes and smoothies choices of strawberries, mango and banana , also chocolate and cookies N Cream . They have heat warmers outside if needed . Well recommended to friends and family Definitely will be returning back here when I'm around the city .

Yummy happy hour! We can on a Saturday around 4:30pm and got seated immediately. You order the food…read moreat the counter and they bring it to your table. We got the fish tacos and a mango margarita from the happy hour menu and was $20 for both! Fish tacos were surprisingly so good, fried perfectly and the fish inside was light and flakey. Toppings also complimented it well. The mango marg also hit and is definitely worth for $9!! The ambiance is also great, there's a bunch of outdoor seating with shared tables but the tables are massive. They also have some bar seating. It's a great environment for sitting around good food and chatting! Will definitely come back and try more of their menu!

Hi i needspeak about this resturant…read more The people work there very nice and the food very good and the hookah bar is very clean and the food is very good i take all my freind there i wish every one go there and try foxthill is the best hookah in state street

Honestly... save your money…read more I dropped by this Jordanian restaurant /hookah lounge to chill for a bit, have a beer, and enjoy some hookah. It looked like a cool vibe from the outside, but the whole experience left me super disappointed. When I walked in, the place was empty--just the owner and two staff. No greeting, no welcome, just awkward silence while the owner stayed on the phone trying to fix what sounded like a billing issue. The staff didn't speak much English (which is fine), but there was no real effort to help or explain anything either. Eventually, I got a hookah and a beer--$48.50 for one hookah and one beer. Yeah... nearly $50. No food, no extras. That's wild. Then I was told I had to smoke outside on the back patio, which turned out to be a tiny little corner--maybe 6 by 10 feet--with uncomfortable chairs and a random wood bench. It took 15 minutes to even get the hookah (remember, no one else was there), and when it arrived, it was totally burnt. Overpacked, harsh hits, and I ended up having to scrape it and fix it myself just to get it to smoke right. Wanna know the kicker? You only get three coals. That's it. No refills unless you pay for more. No one checked on us for almost an hour, and when I finally asked for more coals, they said (in broken English and mostly Spanish) that that's all you get unless you pay extra. I've smoked hookah all over the place--three coals is nothing, especially when you're charging $35+. No one came around, no vibe, no music, no nothing. Just me, my burnt hookah, and a beer that wasn't even cold. I really tried to find something redeeming about this place, but nothing hit. The service wasn't there, the product wasn't good, and it honestly felt like I was bothering them just by being there. Bottom line: for $50, you can do way better just about anywhere else--or even at home. Hope they turn it around, but for now, I wouldn't recommend it.

Very recently, my wife (a student at UCSB) and I had dinner at the Luna Grill and thought it was…read moreterrific! The food quality was excellent, the service provided by Daniel and Simone was most professional and courteous, and the pricing was remarkably low for the value! We were very pleasantly surprised and will definitely return, and we are telling friends! As for Daniel and Simone, they went way out of their way to be helpful to us, which prompted us to ask for their names and provide this review. In this day and age, when you get really good food at a value price AND when the staff members go out of their way to be helpful, you want others to know! (P.S. my wife says the owners may wish to consider a location on or near UCSB campus so students, faculty and visitors have a better, healthier, more value-priced restaurant available to them)

Service was super helpful and patient with us as it was our first time here and it certainly will…read morenot be our last period. The bowls were very good. I did a build your own bowl that I didn't like quite as much as a Santorini bowl but that's my mistake for putting in the combo of toppings that I asked for. Next time I will certainly try the Santorini bowl as well as their Gyro. Their fries were so good... The indoor area had plenty of seating. The bathrooms were very clean and the patio outdoor seating was adequate. It is a dog friendly patio as well. It's nice how they track all of the macros and protein for all of the menu items. We will be back again for a healthy quick meal soon!

The food was exceptional, and well worth the price. There are a few issues though , one seems…read moresilly, but "building" a bowl has so many options it's mind numbing and takes a while to choose as you walk around the counter. I imagine if it's busy it would have a huge line as you go through and select from dozens of options (every one that I got was exceptional). So they need a better system to order on site as online solves this issue (though you might not realize what you could have ordered had you seen it in person). The other issue was a bit of a language barrier, which made ordering even more challenging. But - I highly recommend this place. You get plenty of great food (we both took enough home to have another meal from it.) You really should try this place if you're in IV.

We went in the late evening and they still had a lot of choices available. We were even given a…read moresample taste of one of the protein options.

Rene makes the best taquitos and Rosa and Luis are so welcoming. The music is always bumpin.read more

Passing through, and discovered this spot here on Yelp. The window is in the back of the market…read morewhere you will need to order. We ordered 2 asada burritos at $13.00 a piece and ate in the car before the long rainy trek home. Both the guy in the front of the store and older guy who took our order were nice and helpful. I appreciated that he made sure out orders were correct bc i love me some extra onions and cilantro in my burritos. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and our burritos were pretty stuffed so A++ for that! Oh and by the way, the salsas are spicyyyyyy, and so tasty!