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Yoichi’s Japanese restaurant in Santa Barbara, California, specializing in Kaiseki, a traditional multi-course Japanese dining experience. Our chef has many years of training in Japan and prepares authentic Japanese dishes using freshest seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques. Our dining experience includes a variety of carefully prepared cooked dishes, as well as sushi and sashimi. Yoichi’s is a popular choice for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and date nights. We also offer a fine selection of sake, wine, and beer to pair with your meal. As a local, family-owned restaurant, we look forward to welcoming you for a memorable and authentic Japanese fine dining experience.
A prix fixe only spot featuring traditional Japanese small plates & sushi in an intimate setting.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 230 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 962-6627
Website: http://www.yoichis.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: yoichis.com
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Reviews
Sharon Flynn
The 8-course meal we had was absolutely incredible. Food was presented and explained by the most friendly waitstaff, making the experience unlike the overly precious prix fixe meals we have had in other restaurants. Standout items for me included ika nigiri which was so uniquely creamy, a swoon-worthy corn bechamel atop sea bass, baby octopus with seaweed and vinegar, but everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Unfortunately I forgot to photograph several of the courses. We will definitely come back.
… moreBuster
Hands down one of the best sushi spots in town. Everything tastes super fresh and the presentation is beautiful without feeling fussy. The chef clearly cares about every detail, and the staff is kind and attentive without hovering.
The omakase is worth every penny — each course feels thoughtful and different. It’s a quiet little gem that makes you slow down and actually enjoy your meal. Highly recommend for anyone who loves real, high-quality sushi.
… moreThe omakase is worth every penny — each course feels thoughtful and different. It’s a quiet little gem that makes you slow down and actually enjoy your meal. Highly recommend for anyone who loves real, high-quality sushi.
Colin Kapps
The most amazing set course meal we have ever had. The meal left us feeling satiated, inspired, and well taken care of. Chef served us a special glass of sake for our anniversary. We will be back.
… moreGrace Marquez
So happy somehow I came across Yoichi’s! I practically came here on a whim but made reservations in the morning on Friday. Always recommended to set up reservations anywhere pretty much especially Yoichi’s is on the smaller side and has table side intimate service. The menu is pretty set with seasonal and hand selected ingredients. I was amazed at the detail of little garnishes and ingredients I’ve never had in my life. The service between the couple was awesome very thorough and informative. I felt like I was at home and it was a nice private course dinner basically so well worth the price for the amount of food and information I felt full!
… moreBlackberry BB
Had a great dinning experience. Some dishes are too salty for my preference but overall very happy with the quality of food. I also noticed that a few ingredients/items are the same as last year. Would recommend if you want to splurge on fine dining.
… moreSarah Falk
Please allow me to add to the chorus of voices praising Yoichi’s. We had just been to eat at Michelin-starred Caruso’s the night before… Yoichi’s was not only half as expensive but twice as good.
Food courses absolutely gorgeous, cohesive, delicate, delicious… enough in quantity to really enjoy it but not so much that you feel overstuffed by the end. The variety of dishes was incredible and the tastes exquisite.
There were two people serving the dining room when we were there – I’m sorry I don’t remember their names but they were both so kind, knowledgable, and attentive.
Bonus points for jazzy versions of Studio Ghibli tunes playing as atmospheric music ❤️
You won’t regret coming here. You will only regret that you can’t eat here every night. We will be sure to come back when we are in Santa Barbara.
… moreFood courses absolutely gorgeous, cohesive, delicate, delicious… enough in quantity to really enjoy it but not so much that you feel overstuffed by the end. The variety of dishes was incredible and the tastes exquisite.
There were two people serving the dining room when we were there – I’m sorry I don’t remember their names but they were both so kind, knowledgable, and attentive.
Bonus points for jazzy versions of Studio Ghibli tunes playing as atmospheric music ❤️
You won’t regret coming here. You will only regret that you can’t eat here every night. We will be sure to come back when we are in Santa Barbara.
Yara Askar
What a wonderful experience. This was truly a unique dining experience and while it is expensive it’s a rare experience making it worth the cost. We had the opportunity to try several different entres and learn about the culture. The food was exquisite and definitely left us full. The staff is very kind and polite. It was a great way to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary!
… moreCody Kwok
First time we had this 7 course meal and it was impressive. I agree with another reviewer about the variance of the quality of materials used inthe meals, but for a Kaiseki course this is about the right price for the quality. The best qualities are the sashimi, the uni (from Santa Barbara and Hokkaido) were wonderful, the mackerel was fatty and the best mackerel I’ve had. The cod soup is great as the black cod itself was very flavorful. For the grilled dish I had Salmon and it was the best choice out of the 3, the salmon was grilled to perfection with some marinate that gave it an extra kick. For the steam dish the oyster bowl was awesome, the sauce absorbed both the taste of the mandarin bowl and oyster, and as you get deeper the mandarin flavor strengthened, I loved it! The eel and monkfish liver was ok, the eel is exactly what you’d expect, and the liver was not too fatty and had decent flavor and not too strong. Now the less impressive are the wagyu, both the appetizer and the grilled version did not impress, it was dry and hard, and the grilled one was well done which did not help. The dessert was strawberry and blueberry mochis, which I thought could be fancier. Kaiseki is definitely an experience though, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
… moreSophia Jensen
What an amazing experience. And amazing food! We got out of our comfort zone a bit for this one and we were so glad we did! I already love sashimi and sushi, but I’d never tried uni before. Delicious!
… moreJennifer Gray
High end Japanese dining that never fails to feel like a special event. Food is inventive, beautifully and artfully arranged, and so incredibly delicious. Service is attentive and the handmade dishes (plates, bowls, cups) are incredible.
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