Top rated Japanese restaurants in Santa Barbara

Experience the best that Santa Barbara has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 11 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Yoichi's
Japanese restaurant
A prix fixe only spot featuring traditional Japanese small plates & sushi in an intimate setting.
4.80 (142 reviews)
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Sun Sushi
Sushi restaurant
👍 Damn good delicious tasting sushi. Teriyaki Chicken was bland and the meat was not top of line; otherwise would have rated a 5 star. We love the Mexican Sushi, Crunchy Roll, Jalapeno, Mixed Tempura, and the sashimi. Was really impressed with the girth of the Tuna Sashimi. Seaweed salad was awesome....
4.70 (312 reviews)
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Teru Japanese Cuisine
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 The BESSSSSSST Sushi... not just in California, but (at the risk of sounding like Elle Woods)... like, EVER! The freshness, the flavors, the sauces-- AMAZING! There's so many options for a variety of preferences... for the pure sushi lover who just wants the simplicity of sashimi, or the "deck the...
4.60 (79 reviews)
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Sushi Bar 29
Japanese restaurant
Sushi rolls, noodle dishes & other Japanese fare served in a calm, understated dining room.
$$ $$
4.50 (317 reviews)
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Sakana Sushi Bar & Japanese
Japanese restaurant
Tiny, no-reservations sushi eatery with unique rolls featuring truffle oil & habanero peppers.
$$$ $
4.50 (203 reviews)
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Sushi Teri - Santa Barbara Japanese Restaurant
Sushi restaurant
Local outpost of a small casual chain serving Japanese cuisine & a wide variety of signature rolls.
$$ $$
4.40 (459 reviews)
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Edomasa Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Authentic Japanese restaurant
Wide variety of classic Japanese fare like sushi, teriyaki, ramen & tempura with late-night hours.
$$ $$
4.40 (394 reviews)
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Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Bustling Japanese eatery serving sushi, tempura & steaks along with hot & cold sake bombs.
$$ $$
4.30 (434 reviews)
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Shintori Sushi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Great cozy little neighborhood sushi restaurant serving up classic Japanese fare and fresh sushi. Went for dinner and ordered miso soup, spicy edamame, and the "Tie-Die" roll. The soup was well balanced and flavorful, the edamame was too mild to be called "spicy" and a bit over streamed, but the sus...
$$ $$
4.20 (132 reviews)
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Hibachi Steak House and Sushi Bar by Something's Fishy
Japanese restaurant
Casual Japanese spot for steak, sushi rolls & tabletop hibachi grills where chefs cook & entertain.
$$ $$
4.10 (450 reviews)
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Ichiban Sushi
Sushi restaurant
👍 There are plenty of sushi places in Santa Barbara but this is perhaps the most accessible such place for the Mesa neighborhood. Cozy, pleasing interior and reasonably priced menu make this a reliable favorite. Sashimi is always fresh and tasty here.
$$ $$
4.10 (252 reviews)
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