Oku

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29 E Cabrillo Blvd
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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4.51,033 reviews
Aries W.
10/12/2025

Great food and ambiance. Menu is pricey, you're paying for its location right across the street and cuisine on the edge of fine dining. The Korean Fried Cauliflower was good, lightly battered...

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Kassandra S.
11/14/2025

Came here for our anniversary dinner! The service was quick and attentive. We had a reservation for two and were sat down quickly with a wonderful view on the rooftop. The server was kind &...

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Marc L.
11/3/2025

Ate here on the suggestion of a friend who lives in Santa Barbara, he selected it because it is walking distance from our hotel. He had nigiri sushi and soup, my spouse and I had sushi rolls....

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Ryan M.
10/5/2025

Oku has one of the best locations in Santa Barbara -- right by the water with gorgeous ocean views, especially at sunset from the upper balcony. It's the kind of spot you go to more for the...

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Julianne G.
9/26/2025

Japanese/sushi restaurant right across the street from a beautiful view of the wharf and beach with a second floor patio to enhance the views. We came in the late afternoon and it was still a...

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