The omakase is the way to go! The space is beautiful. I highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to come back. Thank you chefs. read more

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Wow!! After the vest Massage ever from Mr. Kaha at Sense Spa Rosewood Miramar Hotel. We head down to dinner. Thank you for an AMAZING service and yummy food with a surprise Mongo Sorbet decorated with barrier Birthday candle from AMA Sushi teams. Mr. Anook hosted me to best view table and warm sincere service from Jarod and Sarahphina :) Thank you so much again, we will be back soon, highly recommend. read more

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Very authentic and impressively good! Highly recommended for people who loves fresh fish and true Japanese cuisine read more

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Rick Caruso's unparalleled dedication to sheer excellence has done it again! If Rosewood Miramar is in fact an adults Disneyland, as I truly believe, then AMA is the latest attraction to add to the pleasures of the day! Honestly, for the top notch quality ingredients, the purity of the dishes, the warmest and most personable professionals in the area, the best Japanese sushi chefs brought in, fresh healing ocean air, the idealistic picturesque scenery, well, I think the food pricing is extremely reasonable. Now mind you, I'm not talking about the fantastic high end bottles of sake, wine or champagne. However, all I'm saying is, if one was a foodie per se, and wanted to sincerely come experience a couple items on the menu, it is possible, as menu items seem the standard area going rates for ala carte. Speaking of a la carte, the seating is outside, trees are lit with lights and the warm fire from the heaters really does add to that end of day golden cast, pure romance! Indoor you will find the illustrious white onyx sushi bar, (side note, white onyx has been one of my favorite stones, it aids in bringing good energy to one's business, makes me wonder if that was a factor know, wouldn't put it past them), that is where the Omakase experience for 12 takes place. When looking for a "true" Omakase experience always look for an establishment that has a Japanese sushi chef. You won't find yourself in better hands than here, with Kentaro Ikuta as the executive chef. Being in a group and chatting so much I don't feel as though I was able to really try everything I wanted, but that is ok, I'll have something to look forward to on my next visit. My images have the names of the food items and the current price as of this review. My pet peeve of life, are photos that don't name the item shown, come on guys, we are here to help one another out on this app, and lift up the people whom make our epic experiences happen! Cheers to the chefs and all the staff that execute this magic daily for us all, not only here, but everywhere! Lastly, we had 2 very exquisite sakes, I was enjoying the last one so much, I forgot to get a photo of that second bottle that I fell in love with. Until next time, ごちそうさまでした! read more

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Recently had dinner here for an early birthday celebration. The restaurant decor and style is very sleek and beautiful. The food was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed the omakase menu and some sake to pair. Service was great. Definitely would come back when I'm at the Rosewood. read more

Very disappointed in this restaurant. My wife and I have been going to the rosewood for years and love the property. The experience is hard to beat, the grounds are majestic and the hotel feels like one big mansion (which was Caruso's intention). We decided to drive up on a Sunday evening to try the relatively new Japanese restaurant and were extremely dissatisfied. The menu looks perfect, each course and supporting options couldn't be more ideal. However, the filet was equivalent to a filet from Vons (nothing wrong with that but when being charged hundreds of dollars, there is) and the sushi was flavorless and dry. The sushi was so bad that I intentionally did not finish my meal. The staff was great and very accommodating, I feel bad writing this review because they really took care of us and provided complimentary edamame and Sake for our experience. The more concerning issue with my review is this is the second time I've had to write a poor review on the dining at the rosewood. The quality of food at the hotel is not commensurate to the price you pay to stay. The only semi consistent dining option is the beach bar. I really hope the hotel can swiftly change their dining options. It's a true disappointment for such an incredible hotel and property. read more

Drove all the way from Los Angeles because we saw online they had a wonderful ala Carte menu & we wanted just stop in for a hand roll or two while in SB to end our Easter holiday. They changed to prefix one week earlier but the ala carte menu is still online... we asked if they could accommodate us for just one or two hand rolls (there were only a few people there) and they would NOT budge we had to order the prefix or get out... even though it was their mistake the ala carte menu is still online... they had no sympathy for us having driven hours to try their ala carte menu! Disappointing service overall. Will not return for the omakase! read more

Amazing! It's an experience. Layers of flavors in every bite and sip. A few kinks to work out and they will get a star...go while you can.

Chef Kentaro put together a stellar omakase experience. We were fortunate enough to sit in front of him for our dinner and what a treat it was. Chef was so kind and welcoming. He also indulged our questions about the food and such. We asked many questions about other Japanese food (I just got a wasabi plant, and he explained other uses for the leaves, etc.) and he had such a wide knowledge base that we were blown away with new things we could do in the kitchen. Focusing on the food, it was wonderful. The food was very traditional and simple (in the best way). It was perfect. I really enjoyed that the meal was broken up with cooked dishes, a palate cleanser, and a phenomenal asari miso soup. I look forward to going back to dine with Chef Ken again and highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a unique and special experience. read more

Very nice restaurant. My Fiancée and I enjoyed the prix fixe meal and the black cod was unbelievable. The sushi course was also amazing and we added Uni and Tori which were both very high quality read more

Phenomenal service and ambiance. The fish is incredibly fresh. Highly recommend the kanpachi garnished with garlic chips and ponzu and anything from the nigiri list. read more

Service was impeccable! Our server Justin was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and walked us through the sake selection. His attention to detail was honestly outstanding and made the experience so memorable. Food was also on point, very well executed, and beautiful presentation. read more

We had Omakase with sake pairing. The dishes were great from the beginning to the end. For me, I enjoyed all of the dishes. Chef Scott was professional, attentive, and friendly. He explained dish in detail clearly. The service was impeccable. The ambiance was perfect! Great experience overall! I can't wait to come back next season to see what chef Scott come up with. read more

Quite simply, the best dining experience in my life. Ambiance was lovely. Service (Sean) was personal, attentive, well informed and a superb guide and companion through a marvelous experience. Cocktails and sakis were creative, delicious, and well paired to match the best food I have ever been served. Exploring the menu and ordering was delightful, which is often not my experience as I had several food allergens which need to be considered Our 4 course meal includd zensai, mein kosu, sushi, and dessert, with choices for each part of the meal. Staff was informative, personal, professional, warm; a trustworthy guide for an Adventure! The food set a new Highest Standard mark for this well experienced foodie. It was beautiful, exquisitely designed and executed for flavor, texture and presentation. Every course was a masterpiece. The appetizer Kani Sunomono (crab, cucumber) flavors and textures were inspired. The mains Gindara Kasuzuki (black cod) was beautiful and deeply savory, the prime fillet graced by sauces and sides with which they sang. Sushi was simple, perfect, tge ocean dancing. There were bright notes, bitter notes, deep unami strokes, extraordinarily comfy notes. I had been on an enthralling amazing food journey... and then desert arrived. It was another new Highest Standard landmark, fitting the meal and tge service and the beautiful setting perfectly. It had flavor combinations totally new to me. It was mind boggling in construction, stunning in appearance and flavor. We had Houjicha Kingoma (a beautiful piece of artistry with roasted green tea icecream, chocolate mousse, hazelnuts, black seasame, and Pan Roasted Butter Mochi Cakes which came with a whiskey icecream and a luscious fruit compote. I was told these were the work of a relatively new-to-AMA pastry chef; another genius in the house, to match the chef. The meal was transformative for me; our guests had a great time, and we were thrilled by the experience. This was the finest of dining. I feel honored. read more

We had a beautiful dinner at AMA during the holidays with our adult daughters and a fiancee for a special celebration. The attentive service and beautiful presentation of the food made everything even better. I like the organized menu with a few options for different tastes. Sake and the cocktails and cocktails were all delicious and pretty. I still dream of the mochi cake dessert. Fabulous. read more

I should preface this review by saying that I have been eating sushi for 40 years, much of it in Japan, so I am not a newbie. Fabulous ambience, terrific staff but sadly comes to a screeching halt right there. The $145 omakase menu should have been off-the charts-fabulous, but was disappointing to say the least. Amazingly, everything we were served was completely bland. No wasabi or soy was provided, just ginger - and I am OK with that. The quality of the sushi was excellent, but however it was put together completely failed to deliver the taste experience one would expect from a basic sushi bar, let alone one of this lofty price-point and opulent location. Eventually, out of sheer desperation, we conspired to ask for some soy sauce, knowing full-well this would be frowned upon; sure enough the waiter squirmed as if we had asked for ketchup. "I will have to check with Chef, as he seasons every dish uniquely" he said, wringing his hands. A small dish of soy was provided, but sadly it failed to kick-start whatever "unique seasoning" was hiding within, probably because soy sauce cannot on it's own create a taste experience - but on we struggled. Our scallop dish was like a piece of old leather, and everything else unremarkable at best, except the two deserts, which were excellent. The entire process took far longer than it needed to - about two and a half hours - because Chef was busy chatting with other guests, while we waited for him to decide when he would prepare our next course. There were long intervals. So, for $450 for two, with one bottle of sake and tip included, I would enthusiastically recommend going to one of the other sushi places in town. It is hard to believe I am writing this, as my expectations were high, but the reality was so bitterly disappointing. read more

Not worth the fix price point. It's more like a below $100 menu, not a $125 menu. Food is mediocre, service was snobby. Outdoors is weirdly located next to a couple of Boccee courts where groups drink and play. Sake serving was a rip off. They've a nice a la carte kids menu, BUT... some dishes are spicy (because... I don't know... kids love spicy food!?) and if you want to take spice out (not add anything, no, take spice out of it) you have to pay at least $5 more for an item (for a cut roll, for example). Overall, somewhere between 2 and 3 stars. Probably more 2 than 3. read more

Best of the best! the chef was amazing! enjoyed every bite of the omakase. The atmosphere was intimate and the service was impeccable.

Top notch sushi and dining experience in Santa Barbara. Approximately 2x the price of Arigato but 2x the quality as well. Omakase was a treat and we enjoyed the experience of the sake pairing. Still not a huge sake fan personally but appreciated the expert pairing and the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of styles. Note: Corkage is $50 per bottle (max two) so it may be worth bringing some special bubbles. Their cocktails were delicious and unique, albeit $25/30 per drink. An honor to be served by Chef Ken at the sushi bar and our waiter Sean was truly exceptional (and not just by Santa Barbara standards). Highly recommend and will return for another special occasion or to dine together with friends. read more

The vibe is great. However the food is very low quality. There are much better sushi place than AMA even with less amount of $$$. Do not recommend. Avoid it if you seek high quality and fresh food. read more

A very lackluster sushi experience. We had such high hopes for an incredible Miramar experience, and it fell short. None of the nigiri was properly seasoned. There was no specialty fish other than the basics. The executive chef refused to serve our table omakase. For a $2k dinner we should have flown to Japan. read more