Carmel 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.

Alex 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

Abdullah 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.

Angela 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!

+8

Ahmad 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!

Christina Federighi

Zaytoon is so beautiful, staff is attentive. I had the watermelon juice and it was super refreshing. I had the hummus with pomegranates and that was beyond enjoyable. I wish my company would stop talking so I could enjoy my food more haha. Good vegan options for my daughter. Can’t wait to go back.

Curly Bee

Mouthwatering food, a charming atmosphere, and outdoor dining with sustainably sourced ingredients (organic and wild-caught). A heaven for those seeking dairy-free and gluten-free options. Exceptional service.

+1

Will Heo

Loved their mashawi combo and pistachio spread! The beef kebab was tasty, too. I was a little worried it might get too cold out on the patio, but the fire on the table kept us warm enough. Some said it took forever for their food to come out, but our dishes were served in 5-10 minutes.

+3

Hannah D.

Everything was top notch. From the ambiance, to the shareable sides, the entrees, and dessert/ after dinner drinks. We were both pleasantly surprised that it exceeded our expectations. Highly suggest the potatoes, the hummus, the salmon and lamb kebobs 🤤

+3

Living in Santa Barbara - Katinka Goertz

This is the perfect spot for a get-together with friends and family, or a date night. The yard with fire pits is so romantic and inviting. The service is attentive, but not intrusive. The food is perfect for sharing and very tasty. Top choice for atmosphere 💗🤩

Gouvana I.

Absolutely loved this place!! The food and service were amazing! The place is gorgeous and they definitely have great taste in music! The batata harra was a hit on our table, we had to order a second. The kabobs were cooked to perfection!! Everything was delicious!! Make sure to make reservations ahead of time, because there was a line of people waiting even before they opened. Can’t wait to go again while visiting California.

+1

What can I say about this restaurant. Five star in my opinion. \nFirst 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…

Zaytoon hosted the most wonderful rehearsal dinner for us! The food was absolutely incredible--our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was. They made it so easy for us during a tim…

Zaytoon hosted the most wonderful rehearsal dinner for us! The food was absolutely incredible--our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was. They made it so easy for us during a t…

Great food, great ambiance , friendly staff and service. Will definitely come back here.

Great food, great ambiance , friendly staff and service. Will definitely come back here.

The food was AMAZING! Some of the best middle eastern food I have ever had. Great ambiance and great service as well. I would highly recommend.

Zaytoon\n*December 13th, 2025\n*6pm- Saturday\n*5 Stars\n\nEnvironment:\n*Indoor and outdoor seating\n*Quick Service\n*Pleasant and Friendly Staff\n*Beautiful Ambiance\n\nFood/Drink:\n*Chicken Keba…

Excellent food. wine menu is very nice and service impeccable! \nThe ambiance is very cozy.. highly recommended!

Literally my favorite place to dine. Ambiance is stunning, warm service and such incredible food. Get the kebab combo and halloumi. Find a crew to snag a fire pit table. Make reservations because t…

This is a very nice, classy outdoor restaurant in Santa Barbara. It was a little hard to find since there wasn't a sign for the restaurant. The food is very good and tasted very fresh. The small ta…

My go-to spot for a nice dinner in Santa Barbara! Everyone you take will love it, everything from the drinks to the food is amazing. I love the vegan options and we never skip on the potatoes. Yum!

Loved this restaurant! Fantastic food and great service. Beautiful surroundings too. The best food I have had in Santa Barbara

Loved this restaurant! Fantastic food and great service. Beautiful surroundings too. The best food I have had in Santa Barbara

Loved this restaurant! Fantastic food and great service. Beautiful surroundings too. The best food I have had in Santa Barbara

The food was excellent; the baba ganoush and the tabbouleh were the best we have had outside of Arman Jordan. The atmosphere was lovely and we had good service as well.

The food was excellent; the baba ganoush and the tabbouleh were the best we have had outside of Arman Jordan. The atmosphere was lovely and we had good service as well.

The food was excellent; the baba ganoush and the tabbouleh were the best we have had outside of Arman Jordan. The atmosphere was lovely and we had good service as well.

Zaytoon is a very beautiful, romantic restaurant with fire pits and live music. The ambiance is a ten, the service staff topflight and the food off the charts. They also have cozy, heated tables …

Zaytoon is a very beautiful, romantic restaurant with fire pits and live music. The ambiance is a ten, the service staff topflight and the food off the charts. They also have cozy, heated tab…

OMG the best Lebanese I have ever had, seriously! The food was so delicious and ambience was just so beautiful! We had their hummus and ordered the salmon and their chicken plate. Martinis were …

OMG the best Lebanese I have ever had, seriously! The food was so delicious and ambience was just so beautiful! We had their hummus and ordered the salmon and their chicken plate. Martinis wer…

AMAZING atmosphere (impress your party) with outdoor open air lighting and authentic Lebanese food better than most I’ve had (except maybe my Lebanese aunt’s). Coming again tomorrow and can’t wait!

Phenomenal Middle Eastern food in a wonderfully picturesque setting. Insanely generous portions and so fresh and tasty. We ordered the hummus as an appetizer, the chicken kebob, and the mixed shawa…

Had a wonderful meal here Thursday evening; very crowded for a week night but with spring break everyone was out for a meal. We had a short wait and were walked to our table-each table has a wond…

Ahmad Alfilimbany

Had a wonderful dinner at Zaytoon in Santa Barbara. The place is cozy with beautiful open-air seating around a central fountain, creating a relaxing and inviting ambiance. We started with a variety of appetizers—cheese sambosak, batata harra, watermelon salad, pistachio spread, and hummus—all flavorful and fresh. For mains, we had the lamb kebab and shawarma, both cooked to perfection. A great spot for delicious Middle Eastern cuisine in a charming setting. Highly recommended!

Good food and service..a bit on the pricey end but other than that you won't be disappointed..great ambiance!! went there twice once with my daughter and then after for my birthday with friends .…

Good food and service..a bit on the pricey end but other than that you won't be disappointed..great ambiance!! went there twice once with my daughter and then after for my birthday with friends ...…

Good food and service..a bit on the pricey end but other than that you won't be disappointed..great ambiance!! went there twice once with my daughter and then after for my birthday with friends ...…

ambiance is the best! Great food, but is on the pricey side, but great overall. I do think $20 for a single glass of Chardonnay was over the top though....

Ambiance is the best! Great food, but is on the pricey side, but great overall. I do think $20 for a single glass of chardonnay was over the top though....

Scummy. We (a party of 9) arrived for our reservation at 7:15 pm. Service seemed a little slow, but we were fine as we were there to celebrate a birthday and were in no rush. Our drink orders were …

This is an absolutely beautiful outdoor restaurant. There is no signage outside, so you need to know where it is, but parking on the street was plentiful when we went on a Saturday.\n\nThe food was…

My experience was nothing like the reviewers who loved the restaurant. We had a lamb plate which was very skimpy. We also ordered the watermelon and arugula salad which was watery and somewhat tast…

My experience was nothing like the reviewers who loved the restaurant. We had a lamb plate which was very skimpy. We also ordered the watermelon and arugula salad which was watery and somewhat tast…

Great outdoor ambiance. It was very romantic with beautiful lights and fire pits. Watermelon salad and wine was really good. The mixed dish of chicken lamb and steak was OK. Overall food be ambienc…

Great outdoor ambiance. It was very romantic with beautiful lights and fire pits. Watermelon salad and wine was really good. The mixed dish of chicken lamb and steak was OK. Overall food be ambienc…

Great outdoor ambiance. It was very romantic with beautiful lights and fire pits. Watermelon salad and wine was really good. The mixed dish of chicken lamb and steak was OK. Overall food be ambienc…

The restaurant is very attractive, cozy, nicely decorated. Many tables have a fire pit. The food is excellent, we had the Shawarma, the Baba gaboush, and a salad. All were delicious. Decent sel…

Austin Kinser

Our server was great, it was my first time here & I’m also kind of new to this type of food. It wasn’t my type though which isn’t the fault of the restaurant or cooks or anything, I just didn’t enjoy it personally. I felt like for the price, it wasn’t really worth it. Great atmosphere though and nice staff.

Disappointing. It's a lovely venue, with an enticing menu, but the unremarkable food was served with indifference. We sat waiting and waiting to put in an order and then sat waiting and wai…

Garrett Peterson

Extremely mediocre. Great vibes and atmosphere on the patio, but quality of food did not match the price. Pitas are an additional charge and are nothing spectacular. Don't get the seasoned fries with the entree, just stick with the rice - pretty sure they were previously frozen fries for a +$7 up charge. Flavor of the meat was pretty good, and the salads were surprisingly the best part. Overall wouldn't recommend at all.

Awful experience all together!\nAwful host and awful food!\nMy husband and I were staying at Montecito for a weekend getaway and decided to try this place for an early Super Bowl Sunday dinner! when …

Awful experience all together!\nAwful host and awful food!\nMy husband and I were staying at Montecito for a weekend getaway and decided to try this place for an early Super Bowl Sunday dinner! whe…

Disappointed. My husband & I came for dinner tonight, Jan 18, at about 6:45 p.m., without a reservation. The hostess advised us that she could add us to the waiting list, but no guarantees that we …

Disappointed. My husband & I came for dinner tonight, Jan 18, at about 6:45 p.m., without a reservation. The hostess advised us that she could add us to the waiting list, but no guarantees that we …

Food was good but the stuff was so rude every time I asked about something I wait like for 10 min or more the waiter throw the plates on the tables it was crazy

We saw this restaurant on yelps photos and we thought it was a cool vibe so we decided to come here. We arrived at 6 PM, they were pretty busy. They said the wait time would be 30 minutes, howeve…

I really wanted to give this place five stars!! it’s been on my must-visit list for Santa Barbara for a while. We finally decided to have dinner here on Sunday night during our trip. Unfortunately, the food was pretty basic. We ordered hummus, baba ghanouj, beef sambousek, cheese sambousek, and the spicy potatoes. The prices were very high for appetizers, and the portions were small. They charge $12 for the beef sambousek and only give you two small pieces, which is insanely expensive. Also, I don’t understand why you have to pay extra for bread when you’re already ordering appetizers bread should definitely be included. Our bill came out to $87 just for appetizers!