Fodor's Expert Review Oku

$$ Santa Barbara Asian

Locals and visitors alike flock to this sleek, Asian-inspired restaurant across from Stearns Wharf and East Beach (reserve a second-story table for killer views). The eclectic menu focuses mostly on small plates of classic dishes meant for sharing—sushi, sashimi, yakisoba, ramen soup with pork belly, black-garlic filet mignon—but it also has creative surprises like the halibut-crab-avocado "lollipop" or the lobster-tempura-Wagyu beef roll.

Asian Lunch Dinner $$

Quick Facts

29 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, California  93101, USA

805-690–1650

www.okurestaurant.com

Known For:
  • Two cocktail bars and a sushi bar
  • Crispy Korean cauliflower with yuzu-shiso aioli, kalbi-style short ribs
  • Craft cocktails, extensive wine and sake list

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