If you ever find yourself in Santa Barbara for a relaxing weekend with a medium to large group, Zaytoon is a great spot to start off a fun evening downtown.

We came here on a summer Saturday evening and had reservations for our party of 8. We were promptly seated in the outside patio (choose outside if you can), and service throughout the night was swift.

Our large group shared a number of plates and I found most of them to be very delicious. An added bonus was the friendly bellydancer who made her way around the tables throughout the evening.

All in all, it was a wonderfully memorable time, and I’ll definitely visit again.