The famed Fodor’s guide gets it pretty right: “You have to wait sometimes 45 minutes for this trendy, two-story restaurant and sushi bar—locals start lineup early for the casual atmosphere and wildly creative combination rolls.” The only problem with Fodor’s analysis, of course, is that it’s hard to call something trendy when it’s been a citywide rage for more than 15 years. People used to line up in the early 1990s when the place was small, and now they bulge out onto State Street. It’s not just a scenester’s delight, though—the quality is consistently high and the challenge to your taste buds provided by the often unexpected menu combination makes every trip to Arigato an Adventureland ticket, very worth the wait.
Winner- Best Japanese Restaurant
Winner- Best Sushi Restaurant
2007 Winner- Best Japanese Restaurant
2007 Winner- Best Sushi Restaurant
Arigato
1225 State St., Santa Barbara, 805-965-6074
Japanese, Downtown
Average Meal Price:
Delivery: No
Details
Alcohol: Beer and wine, Locally Owned: Yes, Take Out: No, Catering: No, Outdoor Seating: Yes, Party Room (15 or more): No, Reservations Accepted: No, Kid's Menu: No, Wheelchair Accessible: Unknown, Smoking Area: No
Payment options
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, No checks accepted
Business hours
- Sundays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
- Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
- Tuesdays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
- Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
- Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
- Fridays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
- Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
Kitchen hours
- Sundays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Fridays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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