15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Santa Barbara

Yoichi's Japanese
230 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Fish Cake and Crab Soup
Snow Crab and Egg Cake
Assorted Appetizers
Selection of Sake
Sushi Course
Chawanmushi
Rock Fish
King Crab
Mackerel
Sashimi

“Awesome meal with the finest ingredients! Romantic evening with the wife.“

4.8 Superb40 Reviews
Edomasa Sushi Bar & Restaurant Japanese • $$
2710 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Sushi Combo at Edomasa Santa Barbara
Sushi & Sashimi Combination
Sushi Dinner Special
Buffalo Volcano Roll
Sushi Dinner Rolls
Salad & Miso Soup
California Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
Sunomono Salad
Mochi Ice Cream

“I lived in SB my whole life up until 4 years ago and have been going to edomasa for near 30 years now. The food is incredible!! Santa Barbara offers many other sushi restaurants but none come close to comparing to edomasa. They are mostly too expensive, not fresh, extremely packed with tourists, etc. Edomasa is the real deal when it comes to a locals spot with even the famous that live there frequenting (they skip the fancy frills for quality too �)... Edomasa will always be my FAVORITE restaurant in SB! �“

4.5 Superb63 Reviews
Teru Japanese Cuisine Japanese • $$
1305 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Hamachi or Salmon Kama
Grilled Ginger Chicken
Salmon and Yellowtail
Sashimi Appetizer
Uni Sea Urchin
California Roll
I Love Surfing
Shrimp Tempura
Lomi Lomi Roll
Omakase Sushi

“This place is the Go-To spot for sushi.. always fresh and delicious 😋“

4.5 Superb51 Reviews
Sushi Bar 29 Japanese • $$
1134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Chicken or Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl
Summer Fresh Roll
California Roll
Nigiri Sampler
Fried Calamari
Salad
Tuna

“😋 Very Fresh sushi and huge variety“

4.4 Superb51 Reviews
Yoshinoya UCSB Japanese • $
552 University Rd, Santa Barbara

“The older Asian lady here is so nice.I come here just to say hi.The food is what you expect from any Yoshinoya operated properly.If you don't mind the thinly sliced beef, I absolutely love their beef bowls.Large beef, no juice, extra grilled onions is the way to go!“

4.6 Superb12 Reviews
Kaz To Go Japanese • $$
3613 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Soba Noodles
Pork Ginger Don
Vegetable Udon
Katsu Curry

“Good food fast and inexpensive.“

4.4 Superb16 Reviews
San Setto Japanese • $$$
8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara

“The uni and yellow tail sashimi were stellar. While it was my first time at this restaurant, I had previously visited Angel Oak and can say that the experience was a bit lack luster. Albeit stunning grounds, the dining experience was not what I would expect from a Ritz Carlton. Our server was attentive and helped us celebrate our anniversary. I don't anticipate returning immediately but it was a pleasant meal nonetheless.“

3.8 Good41 Reviews
Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar Japanese • $$
502 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Tempura Shrimp Roll
Fried Shrimp Skewers
California Roll
Salmon Sashimi
Prawn Cocktail
Hibachi Shrimp
New York Steak
Veggie Sushi
Crunchy Roll
Spider Roll

“Went here to celebrate my girlfriend and I’s anniversary, and had such a great experience thanks to Ryan in the sushi bar and Maria as one of the hosts. Great vibes from both the people and the restaurant overall, really great tasting food (we got several different sushi rolls and nigiri), and they even gave us 2 mochi ice cream on the house. Perfect way to end the night, and will definitely come back in the future :)“

3.9 Good81 Reviews
Sakana Sushi Bar & Japanese Japanese • $$$
1046 Coast Village Rd K, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna Roll Sprouts Cucumber Avo
Red Jalapeño Yellowtail Box
Miso Eggplant Appetizer
Black Widow Roll
Sea Urchin Nigiri
Octopus Sashimi
Sakana Special
Salmon Sashimi
Montecito Roll
Sushi Plate

“Awesome atmosphere and service. Some of the rolls were fantastic - super fresh with fun sauces. A couple others were just so-so - not quite enough flavor. It was my husband’s birthday, so he got a free bowl of ice cream. The red bean ice cream was SO good! Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend.“

3.8 Good52 Reviews
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
3232 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Combination Tempura
Sashimi Combination
Combination Sushi
Chicken Teriyaki
Shrimp Tempura
Hawaiian Roll
Rainbow Roll
CA Hand Roll
Mexican Roll
Spider Roll

“Excellent service the food awesome I recommend the playboy roll ❤️“

3.8 Good62 Reviews
Sushi Teri - Santa Barbara Japanese Restaurant Sushi • $$
1013 Bath St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Avocado & Cucumber Roll
Philadelphia Roll
Gangnam Style Roll
Teriyaki Chicken
California Roll
Scorpion Roll
Spider Roll
Sushi Rolls
Miso Soup
Poke Bowl

“FANTASTIC JAPANESE RESTAURANT Fantastic food and service - great vegan, vegetarian and other options.Food is well presented, fresh and yummy 😋. Great service, a welcoming vibe definitely will be coming back ❤️❤️❤️ 👌e“

4.5 Superb53 Reviews
Arigato Sushi Sushi • $$$
1225 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Soft Shell Crab Tempura with Dijon Vinaigrette
Up All Night with Quail Egg
Hamachi Yellowtail Roll
Jalapeño Yellowtail
Honmaguro Carpaccio
Crab Cream Cheese
Kumamoto Oyster
Salmon Sashimi
Santa Barbara
Sushi Combo

“Amazing sushi! Outdoor dining at it’s best.“

4.4 Superb103 Reviews
Sun Sushi Sushi • $$
3631 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Water Eel and Salmon Sushi
Yellow Tail Carpaccio
Smelt Roe Masago
State Street Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
Yellowtail Kama
Red Dragon Roll
California Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Salmon Teriyaki

“Awesome! First experience with sushi!“

4.4 Superb100 Reviews
Sushi Go Go Sushi • $
119 Harbor Way STE B, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Sushi Combo Plate
Go Go Roll 10 pcs
Uni Sea Urchin
Rainbow Roll
Sashimi

“Updated: Sushi gogo is back! yay! They have really fresh sushi right by the harbor at a afforadable price! I have visited this place several times since they returned.
-----
I was hungry and went here for sushi but they are temporarily closed due to violation of building code. (As of Dec 7, 2023). Hopefully they are back soon.“

4 Good57 Reviews
Ichiban Sushi Sushi • $$
1812 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

California Roll and Tempura Dinner Combination
Philly Roll and California Roll
Sashimi Combination
Avocado Eel Roll
Rainbow Roll
Box Sushi
Miso Soup
Rolls

“We've frequented this spot for years. Has been very consistent and conveniently located to us. Some of my favorites are: Mesa Roll, Box Sushi, 007.

SB is full of great sushi, but give this place a try if you find yourself nearby.“

3.9 Good33 Reviews

You May Also Like