I've never been to Japan, so I know it's not the best possible sushi you can enjoy, but Arigato is the best sushi restaurant *I've* ever experienced, and I am a native Californian. Years ago, their original (and tiny!) location was my favorite place to eat in SB. They've been in a much larger State St locale for a long... more

Outstanding! more

My wife and I visited Santa Barbara for the first time last week. We chose to go to Arigato for our first dinner, based on what we read on trip-advisor. We were not disappointed. They do not take reservations, however the host took our cell phone # and called us when our table was ready. This allowed us to do... more

I've eaten at Arigato about 10 times. The fish is typically fresh and well cut. Specials tend to be creative. Prices are high -- you are definitely paying for the location, rather than the food. The atmosphere is loud and crowded. Equally good sushi can be found elsewhere for a lower price, and therefore a better value. more

Arigato is one of our favorite sushi restaurants in town, tied with Ahi and Sakana. It is a great place to take friends who aren't totally into sushi, as they have many traditional entrees here. You will need a reservation or prepare to wait a bit, but I suppose that is just a testament to their high quality. Also, we... more

I recently dined here during a quick jaunt to Santa Barbara and was very happy with the experience. It was crowded when we arrived, but we we're called for seating within 15 minutes. Because it was so packed, we actually walked down the street for a drink and the host called my cell phone when there was a table ready... more

By going there I discovered I'm a traditionalist when it comes to sushi. The QUALITY of the sushi was top notch, we just didn't care for the flavors they experiment with. Arigato tends to use a LOT of pepper and Sriracha sauce - very fusion oriented. For example, we got mango tuna, but all we tasted was black pepper. As... more

A local Santa Barbara resident recommended this sushi spot to me, and I am so glat he did. The sushi here is phenomenal and I would definitely go back to eat here the next time I'm in SB. The specialty rolls were definitely unique and creative...absolutely fresh fish...unbelievable and incredible taste. The only thing I didn't like about this place... more

Always consistantly good. more