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 (1879)

$31 to $50

Asian

29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 67 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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

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What 1,879 people are saying

OKU reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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California Central Coast
Most Booked
Santa Barbara
Best Overall
Santa Barbara
Best Food
Santa Barbara
Best Value
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Good for groups
Santa Barbara
Hot spot
Santa Barbara
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views
Santa Barbara
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

OKU in Santa Barbara offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "wonderful location". Patrons love the "extraordinary views" from the patio, especially at sunset. The "fresh Japanese cuisine" and "elevated sushi" are popular highlights. Service is often praised as "exceptional", contributing to a memorable visit.

1,879 Reviews

C
Carrie
California Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another perfect evening at one of my favorite restaurants!
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Kirsten
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, great location. The place to have dinner in Santa Barbara.
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Deborah VIP
Los Angeles16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I are vegan and there was such a wonderful selection of dishes to choose from. We so enjoyed our evening!
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Hsiuzu VIP
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best quality Japanese cuisine in town and with a gorgeous view from the balcony!!!
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Jordan
Miami - Dade4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hot dishes were excellent, maybe stay away from the rolls
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Jen
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food----------------------------------------------!
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G
Gary
Portland / Oregon13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Wonderful location and very well trained staff. A bit pricey for the food and drinks. Good overall.
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Amye VIP
California Central Coast4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best views with the best variety of fresh Japanese cuisine in all of Santa Barbara County! Yeah Tina!!!!
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Lolita VIP
California Central Coast14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beat sushi in Santa Barbara. The food is exceptional, the wine list extensive, for every price point, service seamless and the view extraordinary! Try to sit outside upstairs and eat under the stars while looking at the harbor and boats sailing by.
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Rebecca
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Right from the start of getting seated, they were super pleasant. My almost 8-year-old daughter love sushi so we went for a birthday. Treat the waiter was incredibly engaging and brought her super fun Lemonade my gin cocktail was yummy and went well with the sushi. Everything was super fresh and delicious. We sat on the patio with a beautiful view and the nice heat lamps. I'll definitely be back when we visit Santa Barbara again
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OKU offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 690-1650.

OKU is rated 4.8 stars by 1879 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 24, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 67 times today

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

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