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    AMA Sushi

    4.3 (61 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Intimate
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Seaweed salad
    Ryan M.

    Tucked inside the stunning Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel, this spot is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. The setting is coastal luxury at its best -- ocean breezes outside, an elegant, high-end ambiance inside. We stopped here on our way home from a weekend in Carmel, a little road-weary and just looking for something relaxing. What we got was way beyond that -- easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Service? Impeccable. Jared was our server and he set the tone -- kind, genuine, and completely on top of everything (he even chased me down when I accidentally left my credit card at the table). Food? Next-level. We went for a mix of small plates, nigiri, and rolls. The Woman of the Sea Roll was a standout -- light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with salmon and a hint of lemon. For nigiri, we sampled uni, king salmon, red snapper, barracuda, and toro. Every piece melted in your mouth -- fresh, rich, and beautifully prepared. Even the "simple" sides like the seaweed salad, edamame, and miso soup had us impressed. And don't skip dessert. The mandarin chocolate dish was unique, bold, and the perfect finish to the meal. Between the food, the service, and the atmosphere, this place nails it. Absolute 10/10. Can't wait to come back.

    The host team and our server, who helped us with the menu, were absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed every single bite of our meal. We're already looking forward to coming back. Thank you so much to everyone for such a fantastic experience!

    Such a great evening with Chef Scott! The ambiance, service, and everything was impeccable. Chef Scott was personable, knowledgeable, and it was truly such a great experience getting to sit and witness him at work. Every single sushi and food offered had such intention and flavor - he didn't overdo the fish with any sauces like other places do. Instead, Chef Scott allowed each fish to be the star by bringing out the most of its own flavor. Oh, and every single ceramic that he served our food with was also handmade by him - talk about attention to detail! We had such a fabulous time and will recommend AMA to all our friends. thank you again!

    Rija K.

    Honestly I'm always skeptical of Michelin starred restaurants but my god did this DELIVER. Best sushi I ever had (we did a la carte and got 4 of their specialty rolls). The lobster and jalepeno one was the best I've ever had. Their service was impeccable with our server bringing me all of the hot sauces he had when I told him I eat everything with hot sauce lol I was also craving Brussels sprouts so they made a special appetizer option for me and brought me my Brussels sprouts! Vibe was also so nice, in the rosewood hotel underneath tree/lights lit up at nighttime. Super cute patio. They also brought us complimentary matcha eclair type dessert when we told them we were celebrating! I don't always give five stars to places but this one really deserves it bc not one thing was off. Everything met our expectations :) def coming back when we come back to montecito/santa Barbara.

    Delia N.

    Ambiance is beautiful but the sushi feel short for me. Sushi was unfortunately fishy and that was a disappointment for me. We also had the teriyaki chicken which was deliciously delightful! The drinks were phenomenal! The mochi cake was heaven!

    Jon R.

    For the sushi enthusiast or just someone who love great food, I highly recommend the omakase AMA Sushi dinner. The other night we went out and from start to finish the dinner was an amazing experience. Hats off to Chef Daniel for taking care of us and the delicious he prepared. Every course was amazing from the appetizers to each roll. The rolls had a fresh ocean taste and were unique in their own way. The two desserts to end the meal were even complimentary of the meal as well. The setting was intimate with only 8 people in the room and getting to talk to the chef and asking him questions about each dish. 5 stars and would definitely go back again!

    Pre Fixe: sushi and 1 cut roll (Dungeness crab roll)
    Paula T.

    AMA did it again. Second visit this year but went for the pre fixe menu this time and WOW! This might be the best sushi restaurant, maybe even best restaurant, in town. I love the prefix menu because it gave me a little taste of everything. We started off with the seared tuna and king salmon and the quality of the fish is unmatched. Next round was the large plates. I ordered the sake cod and was appalled that my husband ordered the chicken teriyaki, but let me tell you, I'm so glad he did. The cod was cooked to perfection and you could taste the premium sake marinade. I don't know what he did to this chicken teriyaki, but it was as if I was eating high-quality picking duck. It was so juicy while the chicken skin was crispy. I literally could cry over the chicken. Service is always on point. We will definitely be back soon since they changed it over to their spring menu.

    OUBAITORI cocktail (lychee, plum, chamomile, vermouth, Japanese vodka)... heaven! So light and delicate.
    Tiffany M.

    Excellent service, excellent food... loved sitting at the 4-seat bar for an intimate date night (with secluded ambiance). IMPORTANT NOTE -- restaurant seating is always on the outdoor patio (thankfully they have heaters and blankets) UNLESS doing the omakase chef tasting menu, or if you can snag one of the 4 chairs at the small indoor bar. Bartender Justin had exquisite rapport (knew when to converse and when to let us enjoy our dinner). He gave excellent food descriptions + customized cocktails to our liking, and was so knowledgeable when we asked questions about Japanese whiskies, vodkas and sakes. Having relocated from LA/Palisades, I am so happy to find a sushi restaurant that is a cross between Katsuya & Nobu Malibu (quality and vibe wise) without being egregiously overpriced, which I was fearing with the restaurant being at Rosewood Miramar hotel. $28 for a spicy tuna/amberjack cut roll (8pc) not bad for an upscale sushi spot, IMO. Can't say enough good things and will absolutely be back, especially with Justin as our server/bartender. Note: Valet was free with validation from our server

    Sunny S.

    Went to AMA while we were staying at the rosewood. I honestly found it to be a very average type of meal. It wasn't bad but it wasn't anything great either. We went during nye so it was a little elevated experience at $275 per person but I thought it was very average. The app course the osechi was not very good it had different items on it but I only liked the lotus root. Some of the nigiri options were great but some just fell flat! The chutoro, uni and toro with truffles were def the highlight of the meal. The soups course was also very average. Dessert also fell flat. The service and drinks were great! The head chef was also great with his attitude and the way he was preparing the sushi! I def think that AMA has potential but the flavor of the food needs to be enhanced!

    Andrea C.

    I'm so glad we chose to eat at AMA Sushi. We did the 4 course meal which included zensai, mein kosu, sushi, and dessert. The price was very reasonable for the amount of food we got. I got the Maguro No Tataki which was good if you're a fish lover. I ordered the prime filet as my main dish which was delicious. It was cooked perfectly. For the sushi options, you get to select from nigiri, sashimi, or a veggie sushi roll. I got the Kani and the Yasai which I loved! The roll tasted fresh and delicious. For dessert, I tried the cheesecake which was okay, I wished there was a chocolate option! The service was outstanding! Sean and Chikara took great care of us. Sean took his time explaining the menu to us and checked on us throughout the entire night. He provided outstanding customer service and made our experience very special! The restaurant itself is really cute and cozy. I loved the vibe and ambiance. This is the perfect spot for a date night!

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    Kelly L.

    I came here for omakase, and I'd say it's not your traditional omakase where it's mostly nigiri pieces. There were a lot of extra courses such as soup, tempura, and veggies as well. I liked the nigiri course the most, which consisted of eight nigiri pieces. The fish was fresh, and the chefs took the time to explain each fish in detail, highlighting their unique qualities and advising us on how best to enjoy them. I also enjoyed the sashimi course, featuring red snapper, bluefin tuna, and kanpachi. The freshness of the fish was evident, and the addition of fresh wasabi was great. Each piece had its own distinct flavor profile, making it a memorable dish. I loved the creativity and uniqueness in the other courses as well, and the desserts were especially good. Note that most things were already seasoned and not intended to be consumed with traditional soy sauce and wasabi. Personally, I would have preferred a more traditional approach to sushi. For drinks, I tried the Yugen cocktail, which caught my attention due to its combination of yuzu and champagne. However, it ended up tasting predominantly like sake, with an overwhelming rice flavor. It was a bit too strong for my liking. The interior of Ama Sushi exuded a fancy ambiance, and I enjoyed the overall vibes. The pace of the meal was well-maintained, with a suitable amount of pauses between each course. It lasted about two hours for us. Overall, Ama Sushi provided a great and very unique dining experience. The variety of courses was impressive, although I did wish there were more traditional nigiri and sashimi offerings. Considering the amount of raw fish provided, I found the price to be a little on the higher side, despite the exceptional taste.

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    Service was okay, but the flavors were not special or unique. For this price, go to Sushi by Scratch in the M. Inn.

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    Ask the Community - AMA Sushi

    How do you make reservations for omakase? I used the online option and got a regular reservation instead and noted that there was only three reservations for the slots.

    How much is their omakase? And are they very strict on the dress code? Also do they let patrons order to go?

    Dear Stacey, The omakase experience is $165 per person. We do kindly ask that patrons adhere to the dress code in order to enhance the experience for all guests. We do not… 

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    Clark's Oyster Bar

    Clark's Oyster Bar

    4.2
    (102 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    What a great little gem! We were craving seafood and oysters and Clark's was exactly what we were…read morelooking for, right in the heart of Montecito. The whole place honestly reminded me of a little piece of Greece. So cute, coastal and just a great vibe. We tried the Oysters Rockefeller, lobster roll, fresh oysters and of course a burger. Everything was SO good and the seafood was incredibly fresh. I had the Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc from France which was amazing, and their rosé did not disappoint either. The boys ordered the blueberry lemonade, fresh squeezed lemonade with blueberry on top, and loved it. Also...the sourdough! Really, really good. It comes room temperature, so we asked them to toast it for us and that made it even better. Creamy butter, radish and Celtic salt on the side. So simple but so good. The decor is super posh without feeling stuffy and I loved the whole vibe. Great food, great service, beautiful setting and somewhere we could all enjoy together. Definitely coming back. Clark's did not disappoint. Until next time!

    Adorable building with lots of character and old fashion beach side cottage vibes…read more We sat and the bar and did an OYSTER FLIGHT to try one of each kind which was at least 10 different EAST and WEST coast options !! My personal favorite thing was the complementary SOURDOUGH and butter which seemed freshly baked!! Handcrafted cocktails looked amazing with fancy garnishes but we did happy hour $10 wine which was light and drinkable as paired well with the oysters. The bar tender was very helpful and made the experience more enjoyable.

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    Clark's Oyster Bar
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    Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

    Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

    4.0
    (3.3k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    Having lived close to the beach for most of my life, and having visited many piers for food, I give…read moremy honest review. SBSC does not accept reservations. Even so, we were seated at our preferred outside table within 30 minutes. It was crowded but the team is efficient. Our table outside had beautiful views. Our server came immediately to ask for drink orders and questions about the menu. She was very kind and made our dining experience excellent. We ordered: 3lb rock crab special $60 as of 8/2926: 5 stars! The crab was sweet and delicious. They serve the crab heads cleaned so if you want the tomale, be sure to mention when ordering. It was a treat to eat seafood at its origin; the taste was exceptional. Lobster pasta: acid forward with a good amount of lobster Dozen Laguna oysters: excellent Lobster bisque: rich and buttery, very good Fried combo: our least fave, ymmv! Kids meals are available. Highly recommend for the ambiance and food quality. The 800m walk to the end of pier is fun with lots of historical tidbits. Happy eating!

    Our 4th time here, and Santa Barbara Shellfish Company continues to be a must visit every time…read morewe're in Santa Barbara. Between the great service, incredible ocean views, watching the people dive into the ocean and the consistently delicious food, it's an experience you don't want to miss. This visit, I tried the Laguna oysters. Our server mentioned they're on the saltier side, and they definitely were. My boyfriend loved them, but I personally prefer the smaller, sweeter oysters. It really comes down to personal preference. We also ordered our usual clam chowder, which is hands down one of the best I've had. It's packed with clams, rich, creamy, and full of flavor. We couldn't leave without getting the scallops and uni as well. Always fresh, simple, and always excellent. The combination of fresh seafood, unbeatable waterfront views, and consistently great food is why we keep coming back. Already looking forward to visit number five

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    Clam chowder in sourdough bread bowl
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    Ca’Dario - Montecito

    Ca’Dario - Montecito

    4.1
    (112 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Our first time dining here, and it was a great experience! We were able to get a last-minute dinner…read morereservation for a party of five to celebrate our dear friend's birthday. The staff was kind and welcoming, and we received excellent service from our servers. The food we ordered was delicious, and everyone enjoyed their meals. We were seated on the outdoor patio, which was especially nice with the beautiful weather. If I'm back in Montecito, I'll definitely want to dine here again!

    If you can eat somewhere else, you should. We eat dinner in Montecito at least once a week and we…read morehad never tried Ca Dario. We did last night and at least we now know where not to go. My wife ordered the carbonara pizza. The egg was more than over hard. I had the salmon pasta. Cheap penne swimming in a cream sauce. The overwhelming flavor of the night? Salt. Everything was salted heavily for flavor. Low quality food seasoned to be acceptable. If Walmart opened an Italian restaurant, this would be it. The table behind us checked out early and left without eating hardly anything because it was so bad. Ambience is also nothing great. Too bright. Minimal decor. It was very hot inside on our visit. Both tables on the sides of us were fanning themselves as well. EXTREMELY loud. Between the kitchen noise and general customer noise, you could not have a conversation. We even asked our server about it and he said that yes eventually you get used to it but it's always very loud. I will say that the bathroom was very clean AND well maintained. Those are not the same things. One solid star for the bathrooms. When I went to write this review, I thought I would take a look at the other reviews and see what other diners had to say. I noticed that the owner has a habit of commenting back on the reviews rudely without addressing any of the issues raised. He clearly can't recognize an opportunity to improve and lets his hubris dictate his actions. No reason to go back. Please save yourself and eat somewhere else. Many other wonderful eateries in Montecito that are deserving of your dollar.

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    Rughetta Salad (Individual Size)
    Rughetta Salad (Individual Size)
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    Loquita

    Loquita

    4.4
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$$

    My husband and I were visiting Santa Barbara for the first time and celebrating a special occasion,…read moreso I made a reservation here for a special dinner- and I'm so glad I did! We had such a wonderful experience from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Our waiter was attentive and checked in on us regularly while still giving us plenty of space to enjoy our food and conversation. We sat outside, which I highly recommend if the weather is nice. Even though the restaurant was busy, the atmosphere felt intimate and romantic. We ordered two tapas, two cocktails, and the paella, and we were completely stuffed! We ended up taking quite a bit of the paella home, and thankfully, it was just as delicious reheated the next day. We actually wanted to come back again the following night, but decided to save it for another special celebration when we visit Santa Barbara again. One of the sweetest touches was that they gave us a postcard with a handwritten message- it was such a thoughtful little detail that made the experience feel even more special. Definitely recommend for a date night, but I could also see this being such a fun spot to experience with a group of friends. We'll absolutely be back next time we're in Santa Barbara!

    A taste of Spain in Santa Barbara…read more A lively evening at Loquita, sharing Spanish tapas, savory bites, and a beautiful pan of paella around the table. Paired with a bottle of Rioja, every bite and every sip brought a little taste of Spain to the night. Great food, flowing wine, plenty of laughter, and even better company. ¡Salud! and service was spectacular.

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    Cake table set up by staffers.
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    Piquillos Ahumados
    CROQUETA DE JAMÓN 3 FOR $16  paprika aioli, crispy potato nest with  Add truffle manchego $5

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    CROQUETA DE JAMÓN 3 FOR $16 paprika aioli, crispy potato nest with Add truffle manchego $5
    East Beach Tacos

    East Beach Tacos

    4.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Best deal around! Got lucky and snagged a parking spot in there tiny lot that's shared with batting…read morecages. There was a line when we got there on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30pm and that took about 20 minutes before we could order. All of us got the triple play which is an order of three tacos any flavor u want. I loved my spicy crispy shrimp and my families choice of carne asada and the battered up. Bahn mi had a tang I didn't love and the grilled fish was fine but not as flavorful as the crispy shrimp and carne asada. My family loved the Gangnam style, crispy shrimp, carne asada and grilled shrimp best. Hard to recommend certain tacos bc everyone has different ideas about what they like but I couldn't get over the crispy shrimp crunch with tender juicy interior. And the carne asada had such strong classic flavors because of their stunningly good guacamole! So of course if u like guac u need to order their guac and chips!

    This place was highly recommended so I definitely needed to try it!…read more There was a long line, so bring your patience! I ordered the Triple Play, 3 tacos, 2 grilled shrimp and 1 grilled fish. Once you place your order, you get your food pretty fast! I got my food to go, they did have outdoor sitting. My tacos were fresh and delicious. I'll be coming back here soon!!!

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    Menu & Ordering
    Asada, chicken,fish, and carnitas tacos. Yummy
    Asada, chicken,fish, and carnitas tacos. Yummy
    Fish and Shrimp tacos, grilled and fried

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    Fish and Shrimp tacos, grilled and fried

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