Sakana Sushi Bar & Japanese

Great rolls spider, lobster, snake rolls all delicious perfect sunset spot as well but don’t tell anyone….?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Montecito Roll, Sushi Roll, Red Jalapeño Yellowtail Box

We love getting to Sakana for an early dinner. They have an extensive list of yummy specialty rolls.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Jalapeño Yellowtail Box

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sat at the bar. Our sushi chef has been there 17 years! Absolutely fantastic food and service. If you love fresh Japanese food this place will become your favorite. Best I’ve had in Santa Barbara area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our favorite Sushi and the last two times it was bad. All the same taste and all brown. What happened to our favorite Sushi? Too sad but we will not go again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

We ordered over the phone, the girl repeated our order back wrong over and over. When we got there to pick up, we doubled checked the order, she reassured us it was correct, got home and it was wrong. Very poor knowledge and service

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Best sushi ? ? ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Montecito Roll, Sushi Roll, Miso Soup, Sushi Plate

Good, creative and fresh sushi. Service was a bit slow and our server was a bit inattentive. That being said food and creativity are very much a return visit!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Great atmosphere. Great box rolls, even if they fall apart immediately

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Major hidden gem of Montecito! Great vibes, incredible service and very fresh sushi.Menu has lots of options, crazy sake list, and everything hits. Tempura was perfectly crisp, sushi rolls were on point. I will definitely be coming back.Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon Sashimi, Miso Soup

This is my favorite sushi place in the world, by a long shot. From Marco's smiling face to the savory cacophony of flavors, the experience is unmatched. This place is a must visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Will be back. The food and extensive menu are the highlight here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Sushi

The food was not good and I dont recommend it here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

If you're a sushi enthusiast or simply appreciate exquisite Japanese cuisine, Sakana Sushi Bar & Japanese in Montecito, CA, is an absolute must-visit. I recently had the pleasure of dining at this hidden culinary gem, and I can confidently say that it exceeded all my expectations. The star of the show, of course, is the sushi and sashimi. Each piece is a work of art, beautifully presented on the plate. The freshness of the fish and the expert craftsmanship are evident in every bite. The variety of rolls and sashimi options cater to all tastes, from traditional choices to creative and unique combinations. Whether you're a fan of classic nigiri or prefer something more adventurous, Sakana has you covered.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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