We enjoy finding new places and enjoy Greek food, so we found Tamar. We will go again very good food great service and conversation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Addison Jerlow
Excellent falafel sandwich. The best in SB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich
Matt Torti
One of the best things on our trip was the babaganoush from Tamar. And maybe the only thing that was better is the falafel. Must have!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Babaganoush, Falafel Plate
Tony Spataro
I appreciate Tamar's non traditional approach to a style of cooking that is pan-Mediterranean. Some crave authenticity or want to connect with a particular culture's take on shawarma, and may be disappointed, but I'm a fan!
At Tamar, sauces and pickles are the star of the show when one orders a sandwich. The meat is spiced well, but not overly aggressively, and the bread is fluffy and flavorful. With crisp pickled vegetables and cabbage, every meal is a symphony of textures and herbal flavors, not relying overly much on the umami backbone of the meat.
Ordering the meat plate delivers a more straightforward meaty experience, but again, the spicing is subtle. I prefer more heat and salt, so I often add some zhoug to my meat plate to liven things up.
Tamar's dips also hold their own. Overall, it's a fine spot, and competitively priced compared to Mezza Thyme or Zaytoon, the only other options in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Tom
Great food and pretty generous portions. The spicy green sauce is absolutely delicious on everything and the humusis very good too.
Delicious lamb kofta! All the sauces were super yummy. I’ll definitely eat here again.
Dietary restrictions: Got it gluten free so no pita.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kofta Sandwich
Very well balanced in terms of their spices and great portions!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The dips and pita are some of the best dishes available anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very rude staff
Service: 1
Best Middle Eastern food I’ve had in Santa Barbara.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food. Light and refreshing for shawarma
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is very... okay. Small portions, high price, and not much seating. I would pass on this in the future.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food is delicious!
Do you have kosher or Halal shawarma or something
Restaurantji Recommends
We enjoy finding new places and enjoy Greek food, so we found Tamar.
We will go again very good food great service and conversation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Excellent falafel sandwich. The best in SB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich
One of the best things on our trip was the babaganoush from Tamar. And maybe the only thing that was better is the falafel. Must have!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Babaganoush, Falafel Plate
I appreciate Tamar's non traditional approach to a style of cooking that is pan-Mediterranean. Some crave authenticity or want to connect with a particular culture's take on shawarma, and may be disappointed, but I'm a fan!
At Tamar, sauces and pickles are the star of the show when one orders a sandwich. The meat is spiced well, but not overly aggressively, and the bread is fluffy and flavorful. With crisp pickled vegetables and cabbage, every meal is a symphony of textures and herbal flavors, not relying overly much on the umami backbone of the meat.
Ordering the meat plate delivers a more straightforward meaty experience, but again, the spicing is subtle. I prefer more heat and salt, so I often add some zhoug to my meat plate to liven things up.
Tamar's dips also hold their own. Overall, it's a fine spot, and competitively priced compared to Mezza Thyme or Zaytoon, the only other options in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Great food and pretty generous portions. The spicy green sauce is absolutely delicious on everything and the humusis very good too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Plate
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