18 Best Sushi Bars in Santa Barbara

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

“Great ramen and ambiance 🍜 ♥️“

“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“

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

“Awesome! First experience with sushi!“

“Hole in the wall sushi on the harbor. The tuna and salmon used in my salad was excellent quality with generous portions of avocado, seaweed and roe. This was a busy Friday and it took 20 minutes to get our orders. Limited seating is at adjacent patio overlooking the docks. Food is brought out as takeout so don't expect complete service. Tempura items were only ok.“

“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! �“

“Wonderful, thoughtful, and kind. And great food! Pleasant atmosphere.“

“Hassle-Free, Relaxing Dining

We moved to the neighborhood on Valentines Day 2026, and Ichiban quickly became one of our new local favorites. It's laid-back, welcoming, and a refreshing change from the bougie Coast Village Road dining scene.

The food is always delicious, and the service is consistently friendly. Each meal has been excellent, and we've never had to wait for a table. Even the wine list feels like a throwback to a simpler time, with prices by the glass that don't rival the cost of an entire bottle.

Ichiban is a true Mesa gem!“

“😋 Very Fresh sushi and huge variety“

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

“Awesome place to get sushi! They have a HUGE menu! Very friendly and knowledgeable service! Great atmosphere with tables inside and outside, also great opportunity to sit at the sushi bar an get recommendations from the chefs!
I have really enjoyed everything I have ordered here! I will visit often!“

“I asked for a ramen recommendation. Our waitress recommended the yuzu ramen and add some 'spicieness', and with pork belly. It was so delicious! Our waitress was great! The yuzu craft beer was refreshing. Great restaurant, great food, great atmosphere, great food & drink....definite repeat!! Makes for a fun day.“

“Food is absolutely delectable and service is excellent, this place is a must visit.
Ramen was tasty and rich, noodles also, robata beef was a great “side” but the biggest surprise was the orange chicken… tasted somehow light and super delicious with amazing smell.

Today most of the restaurants are mediocre (at best) but this place actually deserves a visit.“

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

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

“My girlfriend and I visited Hibachi Steak House and Sushi Bar by Something's Fishy on July 10th after making a reservation by phone.

My girlfriend has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and nuts in genral, so dining at a new restaurant is always a stressful experience for us. Unfortunately, not every restaurant takes food allergies as seriously as they should.

From the moment we arrived, Amy went above and beyond to make us feel safe and welcome. She carefully guided my girlfriend through the menu, answered all of our questions, and made sure to communicate everything clearly to Chef Fernando. He did an excellent job, not only ensuring the meal was prepared safely but also putting on a fantastic hibachi show that made the evening even more enjoyable.

The food was delicious, the quality was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and we would absolutely return if we ever visit Santa Barbara again. Hibachi always makes an ordinary dinner much more fun, and this restaurant delivered on both the food and the experience.

The only very minor criticism is that the chairs felt a little low compared to the height of the table, but that's a small detail in what was otherwise an outstanding evening.

If I could suggest two improvements, they would be to offer online reservations through the restaurant's website instead of only by phone, as this would make it much easier for customers to choose your restaurant. Secondly, staying open a little later could help attract more European visitors, as we tend to eat dinner later in the evening.

A big thank you to Amy and Chef Fernando for taking food allergies seriously and making us feel completely comfortable. It truly made all the difference. We highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We got Rainbow rolls, It so delicious! My friends recommended me here. she recently had wonderful service that she kept talking about her and the food yes! Yummy! taking care of us. She totally so sweet and makes us feel welcome. We will come back and bring more friends and family here for sure. :)“