Comfy spot for Lebanese & Middle Eastern fare with an outdoor fire pit & weekly live entertainment.
Taha Abusaleh
I had an amazing experience dining here! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented you can really taste the quality ingredients in every bite. The hummus was creamy and perfectly seasoned, and the grilled beef was cooked to perfection.
What really made the evening special was the patio seating. It’s such a charming spot cozy string lights, comfortable seating. The staff was good but service can be better.
Highly recommend it for anyone who loves authentic Mediterranean cuisine and wants to relax in a beautiful outdoor setting!
… moreCarmel Legacy
An absolutely wonderful dining EXPERIENCE! Our waitress Audrey was fantastic and made my mom’s 79th birthday one to remember. She was so knowledgeable about what to order and her enthusiasm for the food sealed the deal. They were slammed with large groups so we really appreciated the attentiveness of all the staff. We had the kebab trio, watermelon salad, and veggie feast and it was perfect for our party of 3. Also incredibly delicious! The place gets VERY busy so make reservations.
… moreSteve Davila
The atmosphere and decor was inviting. The food was delicious. Had the trio dip -and the combo lamb, beef and chicken – all tender and so good!!
… moreMelissa Briones
We first came here in 2021 and LOVED it. We came back to santa barbara and decided to visit again and were not disappointed. The food is fresh and tasty, well portioned and arrives pretty quickly. Not too overly seasoned. The service is excellent and the whole vibe is relaxed Mediterranean. Will definitely be back here next time we are in town.
… moreAbdullah Mamun
This is my second time at Zaytoon. I ordered the hummus trio, pita bread, lentils, mixed kabob plate and watermelon salad. Everything was fresh. The Labneh was great. It made a really good spread to make your own pita sandwiches. The ambience is serene and the wait staff was very attentive.
… morechristian bertolini
I had a fantastic experience dining here. The ambience is beautiful, and the staff was superb. The hostess (sorry I forgot your name!) was incredibly warm and friendly, our server was nice, and the manager, Nicy, was extremely accommodating and made us feel truly welcome. The food was absolutely delicious. I don’t live here, but I’m already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommended!
… moreAngela R.
When in the mood for Lebanese food Zaytoon is the place to dine at. Serving up fresh and high quality dishes that are bursting with flavor!
For starters, try the Vegetarian choice. It includes hummus, baba ghannouj, falafel, cheese and Tabbouli. I love everything on this plate! I wish I could buy the hummus and Baba Ghannouj (charbroiled eggplant spread), both are delicious with the pita.
I also love the cheese sambosik, chicken & beef kebab, salmon with basil cream and cocktails of course. Trust me you won’t be disappointed when dining here!
The atmosphere is beautiful. Try to get a table with the fire pit! You must have a party of 4, but it’s such a vibe. Customer service has always been friendly and attentive. The food is served in a timely manner, so you won’t be waiting too long.
Overall, this place is a must visit if you love Lebanese food!
… moreTim G
Excellent Lebanese restaurant. The ambiance and atmosphere is very tastefully illuminated at night. Lots of warm, embracing light at night. Reservation and deposit to hold reservations is required, which is unusual. There is street parking and a parking lot across the street that has a non- intuitive app to pay the fee, which I believe is about $5 and hour. (My companion paid it, so I can’t recall what they paid.) A truly great restaurant and experience.
… moreAlex Azar
Very authentic Lebanese food (I am lebanese). The labne (Pistachio spread) was great. The mashawi platter was also excellent.
Would pass on fattoush next time (not really authentic, more like a caesar salad than fattoush). Service was a little slow and some appetizers were way too expensive in my opinion ($12 for 2 sambusik is excessive).
The ambience was excellent and food taste and quality was great too. Overall, I’d come back
… moreAhmad Sidawi
Awesome. Service and food are great. We were fasting and the waiters were accommodating and brought food exactly at Iftar time. The mashawi are all delicious, sides (hummus, fattoush) taste authentic. Might be the best arab food I’ve had in California so far. Thanks!
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