Middle Eastern
Tamar
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Main Menu
Hummus
Creamy chickpea hummus, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, zhoug, and sumac.
Mezze/Spreads
Smashed Beets
roasted and smashed beets, tahini, and black sesame seeds, served with 1 pc. of pita.$12.00
Shallot Labneh
strained yogurt, shallots, extra virgin olive oil, pistachio dukkah$12.00
Baba Ganoush
Charred eggplant puree, tahini, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, and grated tomato served with 1 pc. pita$12.00
Whipped Farm Cheese
Whipped rustic ricotta, toasted sesame, sumac honey, puffed black rice served with 1 pc of pita$12.00
Dip Trip
Half portion selection of any 3 of our spreads served with 2 pcs. of pita$20.00
Farmers' Market Specials
Roasted Tutti Frutti Farms’ butternut squash, tahini, toasted pine nuts, date molasses (served with 1 pc. of pita)
Crispy Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Milliken Farms' baby japanese sweet potatoes, Moroccan spice, shatta creme fraiche, green onions$12.00
"Shirazi" Salad
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, French feta, preserved lemon vinaigrette, herbs, garlic chips.$15.00
Grilled Peaches and Fromage Blanc
Grilled peaches, whipped charred scallion goat cheese, date molasses, lemon basil, and seeds n' things served with 1 pc. of pita.$15.00
Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
Crispy breaded chicken breast cutlet, cabbage salad, persian cucumbers, tomatoes, sumac onions, tahini, and za'atar stuffed inside a pita served with torshi and zhoug.$17.00
Beef and Lamb Luleh Skewers
Beef and Lamb skewers with preserved lemon tzatziki and farmer's market greens.$22.00OUT OF STOCK
Grilled Corn Ribs
Grilled Roots corn, toasted sesame, tahini yogurt, black lime chili vinegar, cilantro.$14.00
Salad
Little gem lettuces, cherry tomato, Persian cucumber, watermelon radish, green garbanzo beans, pickled red onion, feta cheese, crispy pita chips, za'atar, and your choice of dressing.
Sandwiches
Falafel Sandwich
Crispy chickpea falafel, cabbage salad, tomatoes, cucumber, sumac onions, hummus, and amba tahini stuffed inside a warm pita$16.00
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
ogurt marinated chicken shawarma, cabbage salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, sumac onions, tahini, and amba aioli stuffed inside a warm pita$17.00
Lamb Kofta Sandwich
rilled superior lamb kofta, baharat, cabbage salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, sumac onions, dill yogurt sauce, shatta aioli stuffed inside a warm pita$18.00
Beef Shawarma Sandwich (ONLY AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS)
Creekstone prime beef shawarma, cabbage salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, sumac onions, tahini, roasted garlic aioli, and amba stuffed inside a warm pita$18.00OUT OF STOCK
Plates
Falafel Plate
served with cabbage salad, hummus, turmeric dill rice, torshi, amba tahini, zhoug, and 1pc. pita$22.00
Chicken Shawarma Plate
served with cabbage salad, hummus, turmeric dill rice, torshi, amba aioli, zhoug, and 1pc. pita$24.00
Lamb Kofta Plate
served with cabbage salad, hummus, turmeric dill rice, torshi, harissa aioli, dill yogurt sauce, zhoug and 1pc. pita$26.00
Beef Shawarma Plate (ONLY AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS)
Creekstone prime beef shawarma, cabbage salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, sumac onions, turmeric dill rice, zhoug, tahini, and roasted garlic aioli, served with hummus and 1 pc. of warm pita$26.00OUT OF STOCK
Dessert
Sides
Side Falafel
side chicken shawarma
$7.00
side lamb kofta
$7.00
side beef shawarma (ONLY AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS)
$7.00OUT OF STOCK
side pita
$2.00
side cabbage salad
$5.00
side torshi
$8.00side amba aioli
$1.00side tahini
$1.00side amba tahini
$1.00side zhoug
$1.00side yogurt sauce
$1.00side harissa aioli
$1.00Side Cucumber
$2.00Rice
$5.00side cucumber vin.
$1.00side sumac vin.
$1.00
Grab N' Go
Drinks
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$4.00
Jarritos
$4.00
Sparkling Water
$4.00
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink$4.00Ginger Beer
$4.00OUT OF STOCKStill Water
$4.00Yuzu Soda
$4.00Pineapple Pink Grapefruit
$4.00Lemonade
$7.00Iced Tea
$4.75Arnold Palmer
$7.00Refill
$1.00Squirt
$4.00Cucumber Soda
$4.00
Lamb Kofta Sandwich
$18.00
rilled superior lamb kofta, baharat, cabbage salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, sumac onions, dill yogurt sauce, shatta aioli stuffed inside a warm pita
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Tamar is a Middle Eastern fast-casual dining experience where tradition meets modern flair. We specialize in serving up both classic and contemporary dishes, ranging from flavorful shawarma + falafel plates, gourmet sandwiches, and delightful hummus. But that's not all – we're passionate about freshness, which is why we feature weekly specials sourced directly from local farmers' markets. Tamar isn't just a meal; it's a culinary adventure that brings an elevated twist to fast casual dining.
Location
121 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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