Arigato Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

1. Arigato Sushi

8.5
1225 State St (W Anapamu St & W Victoria St), Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 58 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bishop: Amazing sushi. You have to try the kobe beef - it was awesome!!!

Andrea F.Andrea Finn: I dream about the gorgonzola salmon sashimi. Honestly. Best sushi ever!!

SallySally: Best. Sushi. Anywhere. The biggest menu of varied and delicious sushi rolls, sashimi, hand rolls, salads, hot and cold dishes. Always busy and bustling with some good people watching. A personal fav.

Sakana Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

2. Sakana Sushi

7.8
1046 Coast Village Rd (btw Hot Springs Rd & Hermosillo Rd), Montecito, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Coast Village · 18 tips and reviews

roderick t.roderick tiangco: Garlic albacore sushi! Excellent!

Laura D.Laura Denenholz: Great sushi! Loved the California roll and the coconut mango shrimp press box.

Scott B.Scott Brennen: Awesome Red Dragon roll

Edomasa is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

3. Edomasa

8.4
2710 De la Vina St (at Alamar), Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Barbara · 19 tips and reviews

alexis c.alexis caldwell: Japanese Sea Scallop Sashimi and Hip-Hop Roll are a couple of my faves!

Steve L.Steve Lemke: Kid-friendly, fantastic sushi, and reasonably priced too. Try the sushi/sashimi combo for a great sampling.

Flavio A.Flavio Albuquerque: Sushi, sashimi e rolls deliciosos. Atendimento excelente! Recomendo fortemente!

Ichiban Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

4. Ichiban Sushi

7.6
1812 Cliff Dr (at Meigs Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mesa · 8 tips and reviews

Leila H.Leila Hamilton: Holy Cow! All nigiri sushi is the best bet if looking for high quality sushi. Best place in SB by far if you want real Japanese experience.

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - My favorite Sushi place in SB!!! Get the Box Sushi (it's my FAVORITE, but warning, it's spicy!), Dragon, Caterpillar, Avocado Eel, & Rainbow Roll, Edamame & the Sailor Boat

evanevan: great green salad! awesome people! yellowtail kama is fantastic!

Sushi Tyme is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

5. Sushi Tyme

7.9
819 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 2 tips and reviews

Julie Y.Julie You: The staff here are awesome and the sushi & udon hits the spot

Erin E.Erin Engel: The sushi is delicious and would have on a daily basis if I could!!!!

Oku is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

6. Oku

7.5
29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower State · 5 tips and reviews

Sparkle F.Sparkle Firelight: a top choice for date night. yellowtail sashimi in the truffle garlic ponzu. Always add a crazy rich Asian and or new favorite is the vegetarian mushroom roll. Wagyu gyoza is bomb and a chef special!

eric b.eric bornemann: Sushi is ok, but nothing amazing especially compared to LA. Cocktails are really good. Steak is a pass.

sohailsohail: Sushi tasted fresh and high quality (toro and maguro sashimi).

Kai Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

7. Kai Sushi

7.3
738 State St (De La Guerra), Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower State · 9 tips and reviews

Wynston F.Wynston Fernando: Staff is super helpful and attentive. Our waitress was a couple of weeks new and remembered all 8 of our sushi orders. Would highly recommend it again.

conbonconbon: Free refills on rice

Luis Daniel L.Luis Daniel Lopez: The katsu don was great! 🤤

kyoto is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

8. kyoto

7.8
3232 State St (las positas), Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Upper State · 4 tips and reviews

Majesta C.Majesta Campbell: Sunset roll is by far the best special roll. And the owners are the nicest people ever!

Ria ShabiraRia Shabira: They have THE best rolls. Can't get enough of their Tear Roll!

Emily R.Emily Riley: Mexican roll is by far the best!!

Sushi Teri House is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

9. Sushi Teri House

7.2
1013 Bath St (btw Carrillo & Figueroa), Santa Barbara, CA
Sushi Restaurant · West Downtown · 6 tips and reviews

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - Sushi Teri is really good, it's just not as good as Ichiban...

Allison C.Allison Clarke: New crunchy rool sooo good! Fish is really fresh! Love the patio. My favorite location.

Marc C.Marc C: MB roll is delicious

Santa Barbara Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

10. Santa Barbara Fish Market

8.3
117 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Fish Market · 17 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris C.: The staff are the best. Get some fresh uni and sushi grade fish to take on to the beach. They will prep all of it for you if you wait patiently. Get steam rice from the sushi place a few doors down!

eric b.eric bornemann: Great fresh fish market with 10% off if you give them your email. Always go for the local fish first to support local sustainable fishermen.

Roger M.Roger Ma: Get your shellfish shucked for just $2 extra!

The Dining Room at El Encanto is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

11. The Dining Room at El Encanto

8.1
800 Alvarado Pl, Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Beautiful terrace with stunning views of Santa Barbara. The innovative menu has many Asian touches. Loved the Japanese style breakfast with baked salmon, tofu salad, green salad and tamagoyaki.

𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 .𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜: Expensive AF. Salmon bagel was at least very tasty

goopgoop: The hotel boasts a world class spa, ocean views, electric bikes (along with picnics on request), and its own cow, Ellie, from which all the cheese served at the hotel is made. Read more.

Bella Vista is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

12. Bella Vista

8.7
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Lewis K.Lewis Kay: One of the best Sunday brunches I have ever had. Incredible variety and dessert table.

Jenny K.Jenny K: Amazing bread service with delicious ricotta instead of butter!

AT&TAT&T: Another great reason to stay here: AT&T Wi-Fi is one of the many amenities here for guests. It’s fast and easy to connect.

Belmond El Encanto is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

13. Belmond El Encanto

8.8
800 Alvarado Pl, Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 20 tips and reviews

Shaun J.Shaun Jevons: Fantastic views over Santa Barbara. A rare find on the hills!

Leslie B.Leslie Baker: Well appointed rooms and extremely attentive and professional staff. Gorgeous property. Highly recommend it!

Andy A.Andy Anderson: We came in just for a drink on the patio. Killer view over Santa Barbara.

Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

14. Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara

8.3
1260 Channel Dr (at Olive Mill Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Spa · 11 tips and reviews

Four Seasons SpasFour Seasons Spas: In between sessions, visit our tranquil relaxation lounge, overlooking the ocean, for a peaceful place to relax.

Nick M.Nick Mitchell: The fireplace and open doors in the treatment rooms are a nice touch. Nothing like the crackle of a fire and the sounds of the ocean to go with a good massage!

amy m.amy michaels: World class massages. The best.

Paseo Nuevo is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Barbara.

15. Paseo Nuevo

8.6
De La Guerra St (btw Chapala & State), Santa Barbara, CA
Shopping Mall · Santa Barbara Downtown · 17 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Good outdoor shopping mall with many different places to check out.

Tammy L.Tammy Lounsbury: I see We are hiring signs, FYI here for anyone looking!!! For holiday help, you never know could turn out to be permanent !

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: A beautiful outdoor mall in the heart of Downtown. Featuring a variety of popular clothing stores, restaurants, and theaters.