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    Silvers Omakase

    4.7 (52 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Alyssa V.

    What a wonderful experience! My husband and I tried silvers in celebration of our anniversary and it was so much fun. Fantastic service, great fish, everything was hand crafted with care. Even the dessert was fantastic and really highlights the rice they use which they mill in house. The sushi bar only seats 8-10 so it's a small and intimate setting, you can have a nice quiet and relaxing conversation. I would love to go back one of the next times I'm in town!

    Nicole K.

    Truthfully, this place deserves another Michelin star. I've been to at least one restaurant that had a huge discrepancy in star ratings - Silvers Omakase is 10/10! The food was so good, I went back a second night Service is amazing, chefs are knowledgeable and friendly. This is honestly the best meal I've ever had. Sake pairing is SO WORTH IT (and if you're blessed to have the premium - it's worth the price!!). It's a super lean team of 5 running this place which is all the more impressive. Please, do yourself a favor and stop in if you can! Team - thank you for an amazing experience ‍

    Logan S.

    Talk about a once in the lifetime experience. Lennon is not only a master of his craft but a damn savant when it comes to rice. As good as the fish was, the rice was the star. WHICH IS SAYING ALOT !! Because the fish was absolutely SHOW stopping. As far as service goes, what can be said for a former Michelin chef ? Jaime is a gem and an incredible orator as well. Would give this place a million stars if I could ! Life hack: bring Chef Lennon Pokemon cards

    Eric C.

    Pre-birthday celebration dinner at @silvers.omakase was nothing short of delectable. The best sushi we've ever had, coupled with top tier customer service. Upscale and elegant, intimate yet friendly, an experience you need to have. Highly recommend Thank you, Chef!

    Emily C.

    started out with a welcome drink can be alcoholic/non alcoholic. the place is very classy and moody, loved the vibe. chefs were very friendly and talkative. only bar seating. as for the omakase, found that it was ok. did not get much flavor or texture on the fish eaten. great place as an introductory to omakase!

    Kay C.

    We had a great dining experience, from beginning to end. Courteous greeting, impeccable service from the whole team, and incredible sushi. Chef Lennon Silvers was friendly, engaging, and you can tell he is passionate about his work. I appreciated the explanation of where the ingredients are sourced from and the beautiful ceramicware for all the courses. My boyfriend had the sake pairing, which was thoughtfully curated. I had high expectations heading into this dinner and I can say they were exceeded. For guests that are unhappy that they can not order extra sushi, even if they pay, this is not a made-to-order restaurant. I highly recommend Silvers Omakase for when you want to treat yourself to some amazing sushi.

    Sara W.

    Everything was perfect!! The interior was definitely very cool servers made us feel like VIPs and the FOOD omg ... the FOOD. Gotta say Silvers is my fav omakase place on SB.

    Chef Lennon

    This is not our first Omakase Experience, but it definitely was one to remember. We really enjoyed the greeting room, with the glass of champagne to start. The sushi experience was amazing. Each selection of fish was great, my wife did the sake pairing and said she never experienced such different and amazing sakes. The rice is out of this world. We can't wait to go back!!

    Will M.

    It's difficult to describe this place without overused superlatives. If you come here expecting to be impressed with delicious, beautiful and often surprising foods, this is a place that will delight you. I want all of these things when seeking the best food experiences. But, topping my list of hopeful experiences pertains to the people who create and serve the food. For me, I want to feel connected to the restauranteurs - the people who share their experience creating the food. I don't want a precious experience. I want a relatable experience. The team here exceed all of my expectations in this regard. Everything - all together - is extraordinary at Slivers. I'm 55, have traveled the word and eaten great food in great places. This makes my list of top 3 food experiences.

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    Lisa F.

    We had a delightful evening from start to finish. The evening began in a cozy art-filled lounge area, with glasses of sparkling wine. Everyone is then invited into the 10 seater sushi bar, which is beautifully decorated with a custom mural. Ask Chef Lennon about it. Enough about the atmosphere, let's get to the food and drink. It's extraordinary, full stop. One course is better than the next, the room gets very quiet when each course is served followed by soft moans. Not kidding. I don't drink, but I was told the wine list was fantastic and I was offered a choice of non alcoholic craft beverages. Very nice touch. Each course has a story. I was impressed by the thoughtfulness and inventiveness of the selections. You can feel the passion of chef Lennon and his crew. I highly recommend Silvers Omakaze.

    Izzy P.

    Such incredible food. Everything used for the dinner was incredibly beautiful and harmonious. You can tell the entire staff cares so much about the sourcing, processing, presentation, and experience of every dish and drink. Incredible experience overall

    Ðevin R.

    The food - unbelievable The service - unrivaled Getting a reservation? Quick and easy The ambiance is unlike anywhere I've ever been! The freshness, atmosphere, and even the people we sat around were so happy to be there! This was definitely a night to be remembered, and I'll be coming here EVERY time that I come to Santa Barbara!

    Francisco R.

    Took a trip out to Santa Barbara to visit Silvers Omakase and it was the best meal I've had this year. They import most of their fish straight from Japan even down to the uni which was so sweet and creamy. The dinner was a 14 course omakase/tasting menu style experience in a small intimate environment and took almost 2 hours from start to finish. Every seat has a great view of the chefs prepping each delicious bite. I loved even though this is considered "fine dining" the feel was definitely sushi bar. Lively conversation between the chefs and other diners along with the beer and sake made the vibes just right. If you're looking for a fun place to celebrate a special occasion or just want to splurge for a unique experience I think this should be on top of anyones list when you visit Santa Barbara. I travelled all the way from Los Angeles with great expectations and Chef Lennon and crew did not disappoint. Hope you get to try some soon

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