The lamb kofta sandwich is one of the best meals in Santa Barbara. The specials are always seasonal. Everything is delicious. The service is order at the counter but nice. With an open cook and prep area. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annika Mattson
Absolutely delicious! The potatoes are so unique and the sauce is to die for. We came close to closing and the staff was still courteous and made sure we enjoyed our food. This is now a favorite of mine in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Molly Streit
Such a great spot for a quick healthy lunch! This place deserves more reviews. I got the falafel pita and it was so delicious, fresh, and healthy. I loved all of the fresh ingredients - cabbage, pickled vegetables, etc. Such a perfect mid-day meal that’s not too heavy but definitely filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Brown
We have been to Dart on numerous occasions and Tamar always caught our eye. Finally, we were void a meal and remembered Tamar as an option. We shared a chicken platter between two people, ordered an extra pita, and had ourselves ample food for lunch.
The worst part of the platter, was the chicken itself. It was lacking seasoning and was slightly dry. Otherwise, everything was excellent - fresh, tasty, and perfect compliments to each other. When we make it back, I would try the lamb kafta instead of the chicken. I also think they would benefit from having their own seating area and space to curate their own vibe rather than feeding on that if Dart’s.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Trovato
Loved the Chicken Schwarma Sandwich, the flavors are on point! Loved the unexpected curry base.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Jonathan Sugar
Great experience and even better food for our family get-together of 22. Everything we ordered was vegetarian.Stellar pita, turmeric rice and hummus. Can't recommend highly enough!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus \u0026 Pita 10
dave hamilton
Great service and THE BEST Chicken Shawarma Sandwich you will ever have! 😀
Jim Foster
Stopped here for lunch one day in the funk zone. Ordered the lamb plate and the chicken and both were absolutely delicious. The sumac strawberry lemonade was equally good. I wish I had taken photos.
Tamar offers, quite astonishingly, a culinary experience reminiscent of Bavel in LA—at roughly a third of the cost. The pita, warm and yielding, approaches the Platonic ideal; the hummus is luxuriantly textured and assertively seasoned. As for the lamb sausage, it was a triumph—robust, aromatic, and mercifully served on a plate, allowing for civilized sharing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kofta Plate
rfvandali
My wife and I ordered a lamb kofta plate and a chicken shawarma plate. Both dishes were perfection. Every element on the plate was tasty. For example, I was literally scooping hummus in my mouth with a spoon. The pita, salad and pickled veggies were also really good and the small servings of additional dips were great. Then the meats: both the lamb and chicken were succulent (not dry) and packed with tonnes of flavor. If we come back to Santa Barbara we will definitely go out of our way to eat here again. If I lived locally this would be a 'regular' for us. I also thought, aside from being incredibly tasty, the servings were really generous and the place had a great chilled vibe for a dinner setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kofta Plate
Alyssa Duck
Wow; would eat this every day. So glad we discovered this place. Best schwarma I’ve had in a long time.
Steven Cooper
Bright, clean cafe with garden seating. Fresh and well executed Mediterranean cuisine. Casual. Chicken kebab, hummus, gem salad all top notch, homemade from scratch. A must go when in Santa Barbara!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pia Beck
Incredible food! Super fresh, very flavorful, hits every time! The hummus is to die for, and the falafel is likely to be some of the best you've ever had in the states. The lamb kofta is incredibly moist. A must-visit!
The lamb kofta sandwich is one of the best meals in Santa Barbara. The specials are always seasonal. Everything is delicious. The service is order at the counter but nice. With an open cook and prep area. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious! The potatoes are so unique and the sauce is to die for. We came close to closing and the staff was still courteous and made sure we enjoyed our food. This is now a favorite of mine in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great spot for a quick healthy lunch! This place deserves more reviews. I got the falafel pita and it was so delicious, fresh, and healthy. I loved all of the fresh ingredients - cabbage, pickled vegetables, etc. Such a perfect mid-day meal that’s not too heavy but definitely filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been to Dart on numerous occasions and Tamar always caught our eye. Finally, we were void a meal and remembered Tamar as an option. We shared a chicken platter between two people, ordered an extra pita, and had ourselves ample food for lunch.
The worst part of the platter, was the chicken itself. It was lacking seasoning and was slightly dry. Otherwise, everything was excellent - fresh, tasty, and perfect compliments to each other. When we make it back, I would try the lamb kafta instead of the chicken. I also think they would benefit from having their own seating area and space to curate their own vibe rather than feeding on that if Dart’s.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the Chicken Schwarma Sandwich, the flavors are on point! Loved the unexpected curry base.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Great experience and even better food for our family get-together of 22. Everything we ordered was vegetarian.Stellar pita, turmeric rice and hummus. Can't recommend highly enough!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus \u0026 Pita 10
Great service and THE BEST Chicken Shawarma Sandwich you will ever have! 😀
Stopped here for lunch one day in the funk zone. Ordered the lamb plate and the chicken and both were absolutely delicious. The sumac strawberry lemonade was equally good. I wish I had taken photos.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great taste and nice presentation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Tamar offers, quite astonishingly, a culinary experience reminiscent of Bavel in LA—at roughly a third of the cost. The pita, warm and yielding, approaches the Platonic ideal; the hummus is luxuriantly textured and assertively seasoned. As for the lamb sausage, it was a triumph—robust, aromatic, and mercifully served on a plate, allowing for civilized sharing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kofta Plate
My wife and I ordered a lamb kofta plate and a chicken shawarma plate. Both dishes were perfection. Every element on the plate was tasty. For example, I was literally scooping hummus in my mouth with a spoon. The pita, salad and pickled veggies were also really good and the small servings of additional dips were great. Then the meats: both the lamb and chicken were succulent (not dry) and packed with tonnes of flavor. If we come back to Santa Barbara we will definitely go out of our way to eat here again. If I lived locally this would be a 'regular' for us. I also thought, aside from being incredibly tasty, the servings were really generous and the place had a great chilled vibe for a dinner setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kofta Plate
Wow; would eat this every day. So glad we discovered this place. Best schwarma I’ve had in a long time.
Bright, clean cafe with garden seating. Fresh and well executed Mediterranean cuisine. Casual. Chicken kebab, hummus, gem salad all top notch, homemade from scratch. A must go when in Santa Barbara!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food! Super fresh, very flavorful, hits every time! The hummus is to die for, and the falafel is likely to be some of the best you've ever had in the states. The lamb kofta is incredibly moist. A must-visit!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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