14 Best Sushi Bars in Santa Barbara

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito Sushi
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Mars 'Tsunuki' Peated
Winter Black Truffle
Bartenders Choice
Hamachi Belly
Sake Pairing
Bone Marrow
Uni Sushi
Scallop
Omakase
Sashimi

“This was an experience of a lifetime. Everything was amazing and I couldn’t recommend it more. Cheers“

4.6 Superb62 Reviews
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Oku

Oku Sushi • $$$
29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Korean Cauliflower
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Vegetarian Rainbow Roll
Yuzu Citrus Cheesecake
Crazy Rich Asian Roll
Yellowtail Carpaccio
Crazy Rich Asians
From the Sushi Bar
Chicken Wings
Rainbow Sushi

“Great ramen and ambiance 🍜 ♥️“

4.4 Superb333 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 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
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.
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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
Wabi Sabi Santa Barbara Sushi • $$
38 W Victoria St #119, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Crunchy Roll
Tempura Bowl
Miso Soup
Sushi

“WOW!! This is the BEST sushi I've ever had!! Thank you to the local that directed me here!!“

3.8 Good29 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
Santa Barbara Craft Ramen Asian • $
436 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Tonkotsu Ramen with Pork Belly
Tonkotsu with Pork Belly
Spicy Ramen with Chicken
SB Craft Shoyu Ramen
S Pork Chashu Bowl
California Roll
Spicy Tuna Bowl
Chicken Karaage
SB Craft Ramen
Pork Shoulder

“We are so glad we came across this place while we’re mindlessly strolling around SantaBarbara downtown.

The Ramen, rolls, and hot chicken all of them are so good. They’re so flavorful, tasty and right amount of spiciness. The service too is top notch, we were having our meal after the closing time but all the staff were really patient!

Totally recommended.“

4.2 Good156 Reviews
Sachi | Ramen & Robata Bar Ramen • $$
721 Chapala St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with Crispy Chicken
Spicy Crispy Chicken Black Garlic Ramen
Soft Shell Crab Miso Ramen
Salmon Skin Fried Rice
Katsu Pork Rice Bowl
Spicy Miso Ramen
California Roll
Curry Chicken
Miso Soup
Pork Gyoza

“Saved the day with excellent food!

Moving day. Car breaks down. At new place with no food. It’s Monday and my usual Thai places are closed.

And I’m so glad they were.

I ordered Tofu spring rolls and Curry Chicken. The 3 large rolls were very fresh, filled with herbs and good sized pieces of tofu. The wraps were moist and the roll had more vegetables than simply being stuffed with noodles.

The chicken curry came in two separate containers so it was hot and the broth poured over and into the bean sprouts and noodles. I was very appreciative that the bowl was solid and I could eat out of it. The meat was very tender so the large pieces could be split easily. The broth was spicy but not overwhelming and filled with color and texture.

Not only was the food delicious, the prices were reasonable and the portions almost too much for one. Both a rarity in Santa Barbara.

I liked the food so much I actually called them and told them. When was the last time you did that? Definitely moving this restaurant to my favorites list.“

4.1 Good87 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