Truly spectacular. This wasn't just dinner, this was an experience. Not only was this dinner fresh,…read moreflavorful and a very new sushi experience for me (I've had omakase before but this was next level); this was a night I wont forget. This dinner comes with a story and our chef was amazing. He even makes some of the gorgeous plates the food is served on! It truly felt like dining with family. Not only is the food and the service best of class but every detail in the restaurant is thoughtful and beautiful. Somehow they achieve a combo of pristine but also cozy and comfy. Highly recommend and very fortunate to have been able to experience AMA.

Ultimate awesome experience with fresh sushi. Our chef was very pleasant and served us freshly made…read moresushie that he prepared in front of us. He was very professional and you can tell he loves what he does. Our bartender was very creative, drinks with alcohol and non alcohol drinks to taste during our meal. Great service that they went above and beyond. The ambience was so relaxing and so pleasant. Everyone was very nice. I'll be going back again.

My wife and I found ourselves in Santa Barbara this weekend to celebrate her 40th birthday and upon…read morechecking into the inn, we were quickly referred to Oku by the front desk manager. After we offloaded the truck, changed and relaxed for a bit, we headed out for a walk near the waterfront. We eventually made our way down to the beach and found ourselves at Oku. We approached the hostess stand and were greeted by two young ladies who pointed us towards the bar as we'd planned on just stopping by for a cocktail. We were immediately welcomed by Tommy who handed us two menus, set us up with a couple waters and asked if he could serve us a cocktail. I got the Oaxacan old fashioned and my wife got the Oku old fashioned. In addition to our drinks, we also ordered up some shishito peppers, hamachi sashimi, Toro nigiri as well as big eye tuna nigiri. Our drinks arrived quickly and as we sipped on them, our food arrived shortly thereafter. It was early afternoon and we had apparently beat the crowd which was great for us as the place quickly filled up after about half an hour. The shishitos were perfectly prepared and served with a sauce as well as tuna flake on top and made for a phenomenal starter. Shortly thereafter we tore into our sashimi and nigiri all of which was served well and tasted great. While eating our food, the place began filling up and Matt showed up to help man the bar. Despite getting very busy, Tommy and Matt remained attentive and made sure we were taken care of and had what we needed. We finished our cocktails and food, closed out and prepared for our departure, but I hope to come back tomorrow for some more amazing Japanese food and excellent cocktails from the crew here at Oku. Thanks for the hospitality, excellent cocktails and for welcoming us in! Tommy and Matt are both excellent additions to the team! Photos compliments of my wife since I take photos like a Neanderthal.

My husband and I dined here for an early dinner with a reservation. I think after checking in it…read moremight've taken 5-10 minutes to be sat. Our server was really kind and on point with everything! Everything came out quickly. We ordered the otoro sushi, ikura sushi, rainbow roll, and two orders of the filet mignon. I have zero complaints about the sushi. It was incredibly delicious! I do think the filet mignon had beautiful plating, but it was very underwhelming, and didn't come out the requested way of cooking. I don't think I'd order that again, but we enjoyed our food overall. We chose to dine outside since it was a nice day and I thought that was pretty nice. We did bring our baby and had enough room with a high chair etc. we'd come back!

Stopped by on my way back to Orange County. It is located in a very unassuming parking lot with…read moreplenty of parking. The service was very friendly. The sushi was good for the price. The Toro sushi was delicious! Ordered the Yellowtail Heaven but did not care for it. There was so my much sauce that I could not taste the fish.

Great friendly service. Everyone has a smile on their face…read more Parking is easy. Small place but cozy and clean. The sushi was good and the ramen was delicious. We will be back for sure

Unequivocally the best sushi in the Santa Barbara area. Every time I walk into Sun it feels like I…read moreentered a warm family home because of the amazing staff and ambiance. There is an older gentleman who serves us with such care that I can't speak highly enough of him. The fish is excellent (especially the 6-step salmon) and the price is extremely fair. Sun has been such a great experience thus far that my girlfriend and I now go weekly no matter what. If you value the art of a meal, I implore you to come here and experience a master class.

Three of had a wonderful experience here a few nights ago. We made a reservation and only waited a…read morefew minutes to be seated We ordered a wonderful bottle of sake. We also ordered soft she'll crabs(delicious) a wonderfully prepared plate of sushi, including eel and unagi with quail eggs Many other wonderful dishes. Our was knowledgeable and suggested some excellent items. We left not full but satisfied and very pleased with this establishment.

My wife surprised me with an omakase experience at Sushi by scratch and I was truly blown away. The…read moreservice was warm and friendly. I felt like I was having dinner with old friends and had a great time chatting with the chef. The sushi was incredible. Im still dreaming of the toro! We were lucky because there was only one other person sitting with us, to it was an intimate experience for us! Ive already recommended this location to a few friends because it was so enjoyable. I will definitely be back!

I was here for my birthday again. The nigiri were delicious, but different from the past. There…read morewere more complex fusion flavors incorporated in the line up of nigiri. In my opinion, these flavors made the experience more unique, but without overpowering the fish. I loved the use of leche de tigre with the fish. My only issue was I prefer spotted prawn raw rather than grilled. Have not tried Silver yet, which seems more traditional, like Scratch 7 years ago.

We were lucky to get a table without a reservation. The food was delicious and service, excellent!…read more Street parking was a challenge but there's a couple of parking lot and garage a few blocks away.

Our family didn't have any reservations on a busy night, yet they were able to take us in. We went…read moreupstairs to the second floor dining area which I think is great, since there was less of a crowd and not as noisy. My kind of vibe. Both the service and food were great! If my kids were happy with their meal, bonus points!

Delicious. Came here on a Thursday night where meditation mount and it hit the spot. Staff was…read morequick and bar area was nice to sit at Favorites because they were juicy and flavorful -seaweed salad -duck skewer -lamb chop -serrano pepper kampachi -duck wing -beef teppan (but instead of pouring the sauce on top,will dip next time) Would pass next time -fiesta roll -pork belly

I've been here a few times now, and it's always delicious. I usually leave already planning my next…read morevisit. I tend to stick with the hot plates and classic izakaya dishes, but don't overlook the vegetables--they're marinated with really unique, flavorful profiles. Last time we went, we tried some specials, including duck and steak, and both were excellent. Honestly, I could eat 100 of their skewers--they're that good. If you go get there early because it fills up fast. It's a great spot to order a variety of dishes, mix in some specials, and share. Definitely don't skip the vegetables. If there is a wait, there is a cool bar next door where you can grab a beer maybe catch some live music if you're lucky.

Overall, I really loved this place! My mom and I were in Ventura for the day and needed somewhere…read moreto eat, we love sushi so much so we decided on Kibo! No one was in the restaurant when we came in, just about an hour after opening, but as soon as we walked in we were welcomed and sat! We ordered the Garlic Edamame, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Baked Salmon Roll, Foursome Roll, and the Garlic Albacore Roll. Everything tasted amazing and fresh-- the only roll I wouldn't order again is the Garlic albacore roll, but that's one of the many fish we have yet to try and it doesn't seem like it's for us! Totally fine. The foursome roll was AMAZING because you get a side of tuna poke and it was perfect to put it on top of the roll itself and the crispy rice! All in all it was a great experience and for everything (add a soda and a green tea in there) it was $100 with a tip for the two of us! We even had food left over! I wish I could've snagged a picture but we were too excited to eat! We will definitely be back :)

Absolutely amazing! Moved from Ventura eight years ago and made sure to stop back at Kibo when in…read moretown. It is still just as good as it was when we left! Consistency has never changed! Service is great, Jay runs an amazing place and the sushi is divine!!!

Stopped in Zookers Meat & Seafood Shoppe which is located behind the Zookers restaurant and my wife…read moreand I agreed that it was the best cold cut turkey sandwich we ever had! Well worth the $17 price as the roll was amazing filled with turkey piled high and fresh lettuce tomatoes crunchy dill pickles... we split the sandwich and were both highly impressed and satisfied. The turkey was sous vide and roasted per the super friendly butcher and tasted oh so good! This is a hidden gem of a small butcher shop and deli (that is part of the Zookers Restaurant family) known for its farm-to-table, locally sourced, and organic meats and seafood.

Never fails, first cabin quality every time. In the event you are out and about in Carp, on a…read moreburger expedition your journey will be amazed at the fresh local ingredients that are simply delightful and delicious in everything Zookers prepares, not just their popular hamburger that is excellent! Local grown vegetables, nice salads, the lunches offer up a bunch of great options. If you're journaling you will be remembering the spectacular food you have enjoyed at our local favorite restaurant in Carp. The Dinner Specials are always delicious! For amazing ingredients to prepare at home try Zookers Meat & Seafood Shoppe just around back. Wow so freaking fresh and tasty too. Perfect party favors and snack stuff too. Do not hesitate here.

Very good food. Very friendly and welcoming staff…read more Nice ambiance. The outside fire is lovely to sit with.

Had a great time at the new happy hour and great service from the staff and Richard! Come check out…read morethe great prices and fun happy hour bites.