OKU

Name: OKU
Address: 29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93101
Telephone: (805) 690-1650
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1799 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 61 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

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

What 1,799 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Hot spot
California Central Coast
Most Booked
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Hot spot
Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views
Santa Barbara
Good for special occasions
Santa Barbara
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

OKU in Santa Barbara offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing sushi and sashimi," complemented by "exceptional service" and "stunning ocean views." The restaurant is celebrated for its "innovative" dishes and lively atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, guests enjoy the rooftop dining experience and "spectacular views" of the beach.

1,799 Reviews

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Amy
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and drinks and service!! We sat upstairs and it was perfect
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Eric
VIP
Sacramento
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing experience, great food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend!
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Mary
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always good so is the service. Went for a Valentine’s Day dinner date and the owner was going around greeting guest and handing out roses…so sweet!
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Lady
Los Angeles
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
PETER PETER PETER! What a fantastic server -Keep him! Engaging, knowledgeable and has a high attention to detail. I have been served by Peter in the past and he continues to make my meals enjoyable. Very Good!
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Alexandria
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Holy cow!!! I have been here once before and I remembered it being good so I came back, and it is just as good as i remembered if not better. The food takes a second to come out, but I think it was due to short staff. Our waitress looked pretty busy. The dessert was amazing, the atmosphere was great, and for an elevated experience restaurant, it wasn't super expensive. Apparently it's a very popular spot, and I can see why. Must go if you enjoy sushi, but they have more than that here.
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Jorge
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing servers food is always exceeding expectations as well
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Jenny
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I really wanted to love this restaurant, but sadly it really fell short. We got a few items from the sushi menu and the hot menu. I absolutely hated the sunomono salad. Bland and lacked flavor. The miso yuzu salmon dish was probably the best item but really pricey $38 for a small piece of salmon, mashed potatoes and a side of veggies. The sushi rice wasn’t great but not awful. The service was friendly but SO SLOW.
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Liz and Brent
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Andre was excellent! She gave us lots of great suggestions and was very personable.
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Tom
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service from everyone was awesome and the food was amazing.
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Laurie
Alabama
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as usual. We sure missed seeing Luna. Hope all is well with him and his family. He always was great with the customers.
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FAQs

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

OKU is rated 4.8 stars by 1799 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 61 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

OKU

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What 1,799 people are saying

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