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OKU, Santa Barbara, CA

OKU

4.7
4.7
1745 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service.

We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.
"We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"

Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.

We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.

Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 15:00–16:00 Sat, Sun 12:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (805) 690-1650
  • Website
    http://www.okurestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Felipe Barajas, Jose and Felix Alonso
  • Catering
    Available when Coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email aubreyb@okurestaurant.com for more information
  • Location
    29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross Street
    Cabrillo Blvd and Helena Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet service available Friday thru Sunday in the back parking lot, enter from Anacapa Street
  • Public transit
    Complimentary Valet service available in the back parking lot, enter from Anacapa St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,745 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • California Central Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OKU in Santa Barbara offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing fresh sushi," "wonderful service," and a "beautiful ocean view." Guests rave about their standout rolls and delicious dishes like the "korean tempura cauliflower." The atmosphere is inviting, complemented by attentive staff and a picturesque setting, making it a must-visit spot.

1,745 Reviews

  1. Laurel

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The fish was amazing, my server was very knowledgeable, and it was very popular.

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  2. Kathy

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Oku Great all the time Fresh Innovative Lovely server

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  3. michele

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly fresh food, nice presentation, friendly server. Would certainly return and recommend.

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  4. Melanie

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great food! Fun atmosphere!!🎉We will definitely be back..

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  5. Mark

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Very good service. Great ambience. Always better than our remembrance of the previous time. Highly recommended. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara

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  6. MontecitoDeb

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and interesting. We had an outside table. Although there was plastic and heaters, I could have been warmer. The plastic wasn’t overly attractive.

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  7. Andy

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The rolls were excellent and the Nigri very fresh.

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  8. Alyssa

    Miami

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh tuna carpaccio, everybody loves Raymond roll and the uni nigiri were amazing!!!

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  9. SjclocalDiner

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as usual. Long wait to get service and after ordering never saw waitress until after had finished with dinner for 10-15 minutes. Ran out of water but never anyone offered more.

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  10. Maggie

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was wonderful and food was very good. Unfortunately, our table location made the whole experience less than great. Our table as at a corner, right across from the stairs and kitchen door and right next to the patio door. There was a music speaker directly above my head. The noise and constant movement made the experience unpleasant. We made advance reservations so expected at least a real table. We adored our server though. There shouldn’t be a table there - it is in the way of everything and far too busy and noisy.

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FAQs

OKU offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 690-1650.

OKU is rated 4.7 stars by 1745 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today

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Google Map for OKU

29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cabrillo Blvd and Helena Street
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 15:00–16:00 Sat, Sun 12:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet service available Friday thru Sunday in the back parking lot, enter from Anacapa Street
  • Public transit
    Complimentary Valet service available in the back parking lot, enter from Anacapa St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Felipe Barajas, Jose and Felix Alonso
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.okurestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 690-1650
  • Catering
    Available when Coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email aubreyb@okurestaurant.com for more information
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