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Santa Barbara

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Cozy sushi spot in Santa Barbara with fresh rolls, prompt service, and a great tea selection for lunch or dinner.

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Ichiban Sushi

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Ichiban Sushi serves fresh, flavorful sushi and rolls in a cozy setting with fast service. Perfect for lunch or dinner on Santa Barbara's Mesa.

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Ichiban Sushi offers fresh, well-balanced sushi with a range of options including creative rolls and classic dishes. Guests enjoy fast, attentive service in a casual, local favorite atmosphere with accessible seating and parking.

What to Expect:

    🍣 Fresh sushi and rolls including uni and tempura
    🍵 Great tea selection
    💨 Fast service ideal for lunch and dinner
    ♿ Fully wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, restrooms, and parking

Important Information:

    Accepts reservations; convenient free parking lot
    Offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in options
    Good for solo dining and groups; kid-friendly with high chairs available
    Credit/debit cards and NFC mobile payments accepted

Try the Mesa Roll or spicy tuna, noted fan favorites among locals.

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📍 Local Insights

🍣 Must-Try Rolls: The Mesa Roll, Box Sushi, and 007 are local favorites frequently recommended by returning guests.

🚗 Ample Parking: Free large parking lot behind the strip mall makes visit stress-free, especially during busy lunch hours.

🕒 Lunch & Dinner Peaks: Lunch fills quickly but lunch specials may vary in quality; dinner hours see steady crowds ideal for reservations.

🥢 Delivery & Takeout: Convenient online ordering options with reliable prompt delivery; quality holds up well for takeout fans.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Thursday: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Friday: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Saturday: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

👉 Best For

Lunch, dinner, solo dining, groups, sushi lovers

Ichiban Sushi

1812 Cliff Dr
,
Santa Barbara
,
CA
93109

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Ichiban Sushi receives praise for fresh sushi, flavorful rolls, and quick, attentive service in a cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is noted for good lunch and dinner options with a great tea selection. Some negative reviews mention inconsistent food quality and occasional rude service, but many locals consider it a reliable spot with affordable pricing and ample parking.

Last updated on

January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

Spicy Tuna Roll, Philadelphia Roll, California Roll, Uni (Sea Urchin), Tempura, Chicken Teriyaki, Miso Soup, Avocado Eel Roll, Donburi, Sashimi, Bento Plates, Udon

📆 Best Times to Visit

Lunch hours before 12:30 PM are less crowded; dinner service is steady from 5 PM to 7 PM; Sundays are quieter evenings for a relaxed experience.
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