OKU

4.7

1745 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 46 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

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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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Kathy
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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michele
Hawaii
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Melanie
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Mark
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 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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MontecitoDeb
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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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Andy
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 28, 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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Alyssa
Miami
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 27, 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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SjclocalDiner
San Francisco
76 reviews
vip
4.0
76 reviews
Dined on November 25, 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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Maggie
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

Cross street
Cabrillo Blvd and Helena Street
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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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