Top rated Japanese restaurants in Santa Barbara County

Experience the best that Santa Barbara County 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 89 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Taniku Izakaya
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Amazing service, and the happy hour is incredible value. $13 for scallop miso ramen (which had a very delicious broth) and $2 beers! Definitely will be back.
$$ $$
4.90 (160 reviews)
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Torraku Ramen - Lombard
Ramen restaurant
Cool restaurant with sidewalk seats dishing up Japanese noodle soups, donburi & yakisoba.
$$ $$
4.80 (417 reviews)
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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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An | Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Snug Japanese eatery with an upscale vibe offering an omakase menu & sushi, plus sake & spirits.
$$$ $
4.80 (117 reviews)
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Bento Peak
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 This restaurant is brilliant and so reasonably priced! The food is fantastic, and the service is of the best I’ve ever had in San Francisco. If you haven’t been, add it to your list of must do’s.
$$ $$
4.80 (45 reviews)
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Shizen
Vegan restaurant
Vegan fare from faux-sushi and ramen to meatless small plates, in an inventive and wood-decked space.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.6K reviews)
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Kuma Sushi + Sake
Sushi restaurant
Minimalist, no-reservations neighborhood locale for nigiri, sashimi & Japanese small bites.
$$ $$
4.70 (720 reviews)
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Saru Sushi Bar
Sushi restaurant
Carefully sourced & presented fish stars at this miniature, art-splashed sushi & sake bar.
$$$ $
4.70 (668 reviews)
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Wako Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Snug, rustic-chic omakase eatery presenting innovative sushi, Japanese small plates & sake.
$$$$
4.70 (449 reviews)
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Sun Sushi
Sushi restaurant
👍 Damn good delicious tasting sushi. Teriyaki Chicken was bland and the meat was not top of line; otherwise would have rated a 5 star. We love the Mexican Sushi, Crunchy Roll, Jalapeno, Mixed Tempura, and the sashimi. Was really impressed with the girth of the Tuna Sashimi. Seaweed salad was awesome....
4.70 (312 reviews)
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Fish In The Box
Asian fusion restaurant
No-frills deli storefront for gourmet sandwiches & breakfast fare, plus poke bowls & sushi burritos.
$ $$$
4.70 (191 reviews)
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Ariake
Japanese restaurant
Owner Jin Kim helms the kitchen at this cozy Japanese spot serving specialty rolls & cooked dishes.
$$ $$
4.70 (174 reviews)
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Roka Akor - San Francisco
Japanese restaurant
Upscale Japanese restaurant & bar supplying steak, seafood & sushi in a contemporary setting.
$$$$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Ebisu Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Long-standing Japanese eatery serving sushi & classic entrees in a cozy, streamlined setting.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Rintaro
Izakaya restaurant
Japanese izakaya serving traditional menus in a hip, buzzy space decked in exposed woods.
$$$ $
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Rocket Sushi
Japanese restaurant
Contemporary Japanese joint with a sushi train & patio seating, also preparing noodle & rice dishes.
$$ $$
4.60 (414 reviews)
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Sushi Zone
Sushi restaurant
This tiny Japanese joint fills up with fans of its sushi rolls & nightly specials.
$$ $$
4.60 (297 reviews)
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Saru Handroll Bar
Japanese restaurant
Restaurant for seasonal fish in Edomae & traditional style, with a modern Japanese twist.
$$$$
4.60 (193 reviews)
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Bar Iris
Cocktail bar
👍👍 We were initially seated outside on a cold San Francisco night, but were relocated inside within a matter of minutes, in the back room where it was quieter and easier to hear everyone talk. The decor inside is vibrant and modern. We were there for post-dinner drinks, and each of the 7 cocktails we g...
4.60 (157 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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