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For four star dining in Santa Barbara, try Arigato. Here's a place to get good food. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its sushi. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a sushi menu! WOW! Be ready to be shocked. My friend had read many reviews on Arigato and made us reservations before I had time to research it myself. I was very pleased upon walking up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars...based on the fact that this is one of my top 3 favorite sushi restaurants of all time. One star...on the basis that it is only open for dinner at 5:30!! I don't know how many times I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wok'd edimame, yellow tail sashimi, rock n roll, best sushi in downtown SB! (Now, ask me for the best sushi not downtown, oh boy...)
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So delicious. We walked in on a busy Friday night during prime time, but lucked out and got seated immediately at the sushi bar. We ordered off the specials list and had some delectable dishes. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is quite good, a bit more upscale and more pricey than I'm used to. I would prefer to go to someplace more homey like Itsuki or Shintori.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly good sushi, with a good sake selection and excellent service. Not cheap, but worth it.Side note: The 'sushi', for some reason more 'dressed' than I expected. It was done well, and tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi restaurant ever. Every bite is a treat. Go early if you want to eat right away - it is popular and crowded. I go on very special occasions when I can ignore how much I am...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sushi places I've been to. It may partially be because I don't live in SB so everytime I'm there its like a vacation so I'm in a very good mood and everything tastes better. Everytime...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi place ever! It's true, they can stray from the traditional and conservative sushi rolls. But then again, I'm not as conservative as my grandparents, and we differ in taste (at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Knocked out by the awesome food in this place-decided to try it with long lines we were seeing then checking out the reviews on yelp..The halibut in hot oil is a must have! Buttery, flavorful,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting Santa Barbara, we Yelped sushi joints and went here on the recommendation of other Yelpers. Once again, right on you guys! Good job with the recommendation.They didn't take reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong, this place is very good. However, I am used to sushi that comes in portions where I have to eat them by biting each roll in half. Here the portions are very thinly cut and with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious perfection. But it comes at a price. Try getting out of this place feeling satisfied for less than 50 bucks is impossible. Rolls are delicate but also tiny. Staff is very nice. I will be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arigato is the best sushi in town!I have been a connoisseur since I was very little because as soon as he could, my father would sweep me away from the house and take me out for sushi. So I have been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place, didnt have to wait, sat right at the sushi bar and the chef was nice and helpful. Got a tempura crab leg roll with cream cheese with a spicy sauce, blackened ahi sashimi with mango...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it 5 stars if it weren't so overpriced -- I guess I am in Santa Barbara. On the other hand, I was surprised by the Blue Man Roll - way good! The rest of the menu came very well-prepared also....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hated the Wait...I wish they had reservations. Buuuuuut it was the best sushi I have ever have. Creative. Delicious. Great Service. Highly Recommended and I am a BIIIIIIIIG sushi lover.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The fish is fresh, the service was good, and the items were very creative. Just be prepared to drop lots of cash here cuz nothing is cheap. Even a large sake costs 15 dollars ... that's outrageous....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arigato is my favorite Sushi restaurant and is far superior to other establishments in Santa Barbara. While their portions are small and somewhat expensive they have some delicious rolls and entrees....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can a place still stay so incredibly awesome and original after all this time? Arigato is still amazing! The dishes are so unexpected and well-done. It is pricey but absolutely excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mouth watering, utterly amazing, jaw dropping good sushi here! From the moment we stepped into this cute little restaurant, I was pleasantly pleased. The manager was at the hostess podium, he...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since moving, I've only been to Ichiban, close, inexpensive but still didn't fit the bill. My Arigato experience was wonderful! First time, did not expect to come here. Finished a run still in my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a very nice place to have dinner, al fresco, late on a warm summer afternoon. What I especially liked was how many of their sushi rolls are original creations. I had the "Blue Man Roll"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I decided to try arigato based on his sis and bro-in-laws' raves. The place is pretty popular. So don't be surprised If there is a long wait. But the good thing is, they ask for your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's what I would expect a Japanese restaurant in Santa Barbara to be like. The fish I had was fresh but most of the items on the menu were cooked. I don't really enjoy that in a sushi place but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not think there was anything special about this place. The out side dining area was nice- service was fast, but felt rushed and the sushi was pedestrian. I had five different type of rolls and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
if you want traditional sushi, this is not the place to go. i guess it's good for the weird rolls, but I don't eat that stuff. today i had the sushi combo, which came with the worst shaped california...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I don't eat seafood but I LOVE sushi and this place makes some bomb vegetable combo rolls.It's definitely not a traditional japanese sushi place, but the food they make is delicious and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
anyone who doesn't give this establishment five stars is criminal. the menu is on point, and the staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. the chef with the angels cap was especially pleasant to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arigato's is not your run-of-the-mill sushi restaurant. They had very posh interior which is great for a date or girls' night out. They have very unique specialty rolls in moderate portions.We went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't like "specialty" rolls at sushi restaurant, because I want to actually taste fish, not spicy mayo and tempura crunchies and fake crab and maybe somewhere a chunk of yellowtail in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting Santa Barbara for a wedding, we decided to grab a late dinner at Arigato Sushi based on the Yelp reviews...and we were certainly pleased that we did!The ambiance is chic and relaxed,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat at the sushibar and had a super time - our chef was friendly and service was very good (no rush). Sushi and saki selection was awesome and we tried several things we haven't seen before at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have not been to any other Sushi in SB but a few friends recommended Arigato and I have to say they are right! I get pretty picky about Sushi and evaluate sushi restaurants by just the Nigiri - I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I say that others haven't. I'll make this short and sweet:- Best sushi in Santa Barbara- Excellent service- Sushi to please the snobs (me) and the the newbies- Excellent saki menu- You...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously this place is AMAZING! To start with the food is oh so yummy! I love the variety and creativity to the food. This is our second trip to SB and our first taste here was 2 yrs ago and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was super packed on a Friday night, always a good sign in my opinion. Regardless, we were seated right away at the sushi bar and the sushi chef was super attentive. It is a bit pricey, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say yum?!When I lived in SB I tried to come here as much as possible. This place is super good! The decor is nice, nothing over the top, deligant touches everywhere. This place is two stories....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is packed!! you wouldn't think that there is any recession.it's fairly pricey...but the flavoring of the food is delish and the fish is fresh!! the chef must be inspired by chinese food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten a lot of sushi -- LA, New York, Kyoto, Tokyo -- and you aren't going to do much better than this. Great sushi! Period.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Did you ever love a restaurant so much you wished its reputation would nosedive? Arigato is excellent; the service is professional and food is always fresh, tasty, and may we say 'artful', but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually will not give 5 stars to a place that I've only been once, but I have to make an exception here. Everything from the food, the ambiance, the service, to the memories made in this 2 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place was already packed and a crowd was standing outside by the time we got there. It was pretty early too, just a tad after 7pm. But you know what they say, when there's a line out the door,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
New Year's Eve Dinner.....The wife and I came here on the recommendation of my old roommate in college. I suggested pirahna or sakana, but she suggested we try arigato because it has better sushi....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arigato serves up yummy sush' in a nice environment... however, I think it's slightly over-rated. I would rather head to the nearby Edomasa for much bigger rolls and more reasonable prices... but, if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Best Sushi in Santa Barbara"I don't know if Hiro is a chef there anymore but if you sit at the bar and buy him a glass of Cab, you are in for a wild ride. They do something called "Chef's Choice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 5 starsService: 4Ambiance: 4Overall: 4.5 starsYUM! And so creative. Gotta go here again when I'm back in Santa Barbara.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew that I could enjoy every dish at a restaurant. Picky 'ol me?? Yes- it's true.We showed up last night (a Wednesday) at 7PM and decided to eat outside instead of waiting for a table inside....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Arigato. I try to go no where else BUT Arigato, and why you ask. Because the service is great and attentive, the food is amazing and creative with their sauces and everything is always fresh....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best sushi ever. i miss you tiger melt.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend brought me here for our 2 year Anniversary dinner. It was a pretty nice place for dinner and in downtown Santa Barbara. The food is overpriced. But, what we had was pretty good. I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very trendy, upscale, hip sushi place~ It was packed out on a Saturday night so we put our name down and walked around for 30 minutes around State Street. They write down your number and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I just had dinner at Arigato an hour ago for the first time and we were very disappointed because with all the great reviews we expected something good. However, all their sushi was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arigato is a hip joint - contemporary art decor, beautiful people in their fashionable outfits...a place to be seen.But I go there for the food...Sure, I have dressed up to meet up with some good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aigato, I love that you are always full of people, every day of the week, quite a feat in sleepy sb!And i love your fish, esp your jalapeA�o yellow tail, your wok seared edamame rocks, your toro is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places I have ever been to. My girlfriend and buddy were with me at this place and I swear it has to be one of the best Sushi places ever. They had this popcorn shrimp item that was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a sushi connoisseur by any means... I don't enjoy seafood. But I was dragged to this restaurant by some friends. I was blown away. The menu choices are fun and varied, giving vegetarians...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi. No meal better caters to my creature-of-habit ways. Once I find a place I like it is never a problem to order essentially the same meal over and over. At the same time, perhaps because I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think the folks reviewing this place are Sushi connoisseurs or something b/c I wasn't very impressed. First, the service was horrible. Second, the sushi rolls are as thick as a #2 Ticonderoga...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST SUSHI ANYWHERE. That pretty much sums up my review. I hadn't had real sushi until I ate at Arigato and I sure haven't had any since. Seriously, their sushi is of the BEST quality and their menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be fooled by the terrible name. It's high quality fish properly prepared. The place does get very crowded and quite hectic so quite romantic meal it is not. That is not to say it is not nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a big deal to write a 5 star review on a sushi bar...I think it's almost impossible for a place to deliver on quality, atmosphere and consistency. Often places are too trendy or trying to hard...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!!! Some of the best sushi I've ever had!!! We were in SB for the weekend and checked out State St. the night we arrived. On a recommendation from a friend who went to UCSB, we gave it a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
service was good - very attentivefood was really good too...but nothing that really WOW-ed me to get the 5...i normally stay away from the sashimi...but the different spices on them intrigued me to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in SB. Fish is extremely fresh, rolls are delicate, speedy service, casual atmosphere. Seating inside and out, both are a good choice. Not cheap, but worth it. My waitress was friendly, had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I ended up here after cruising Yelp for sushi recommendation in SB. (I had come to visit from Chicago and my only requirement for the 5 days I was there was sushi.) All I have to say is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. OMG. OMG.Probably one of the best sushi I've ever had so far....Visting SB on my birthday, I was craving some really good sushi. Read about Arigato on Yelp and the yelpers gave some fabulous...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arigato is always busy -- and for good reason. We've been frequenting Arigato for over 5 years now, and not once have we been less than ecstatic.Super fresh sashimi, sushi, and a creative range of hot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Saturday evening, so there was about 25 minute wait to get seated. The place didn't seem that big. But it was a really cute place! Really cool wall-decors, and cool vibe.We did have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place! First of all I love Santa Barbara and walking around State Street but that is besides the point. Went here with my boyfriend and his BFF. We sat outside which was nice. There was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me there's only one reason to come here: miso-glazed black cod.I get the appetizer portion, and I don't share.When I first tried this dish, I had never tried it elsewhere. Since then, I've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is California style sushi restaurant: lots of creative roles and fusion dishes. The fish is always fresh. They use real crab in their California roles. The service is friendly and efficient...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omggg. two words: Yellowtail Carpaccio. I could eat this dish all day. I think i've come to arigato before and gotten atleast 3 plates of it, it's so amazing I can't even begin to explain. I could eat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Thank You Sushi"? Ok, whatever.SERVICE - EXCELLENTEven though it was a Friday night and super busy, we somehow managed to get seated right away. It was a table close to the door but far enough so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the FISH.One of the best meals we ate in SB. The fish was very very VERY fresh and just melted in your mouth. We ordered a whole bunch of rolls that had salmon and yellowtail. My two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously a Japanese person did not name this restaurant. I can't get over the fact that it's called Thank You Sushi. Would you go to a steakhouse called Thank You Steak? Ridiculous! The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsThank you, Arigato! Your menu rocked our senses and despite your busy staff (you are justifiably popular), your service was gracious and accommodating. Now on to the food..!We ordered and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arigato is not hard to get into, but there is always a big wait. We went to get drinks at Epiphany around the corner before Arigato called us an hour later to let us know that our table was ready. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, fun atmosphere, but make sure to go early to get a table.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here 7 years ago. We were in Santa Barbara for a week and ate here everyday, because of the green mussel sushi.Still the best piece of sushi I have EVER had in my entire life...and I eat A LOT...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the fish is reasonably fresh, the rolls are varied and tasty, the service is good too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place, but gets crowded and doesn't take reservations, so beware! Parking may be a little difficult, but we parked at the Paseo Nuevo shopping center a few blocks southeast. They opened at 5:30...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand how some can consider this the best sushi bar in the world. Was it good yes, but I've defintely had better. Where their rolls unique sure but I've had better. Was the fish fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading reviews of this place, we decided it would be a great place to try while in SB. We waited a little for our table where we were seated upstairs. After looking at the menu we saw a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's not entirely fair to review after only one meal, but the best feature was being able to sit outside with our dog on a balmy evening. The basic nigiri was fresh and tasty. Seaweed salad was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the menu has so many unique choices and it's a very fun atmosphere. they have GREAT service all around. i love that the hostess called us on our cell phone when our table was ready, so we were able...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I was in the area for wine tasting, I was craving sushi. Quick look up on zagat (sorry yelp, I didn't know you then) and off we were. This restaurant was the place to be! It was busy, loud,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food but long lines
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Too bad the girls I went with didn't eat sushi. I usually like to try everything. What I tried was all fresh and tasty. The salmon skin roll was the best I ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi restaurant that I've been to! My friend took me here once and I loved it, and we always go here for special occasions. Although it does NOT take reservations, which means the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My BFF and I arrived in SB around 10:00pm Friday night for a weekend vacation. We were absolutely starving by then, and it seems like the nightlife in that town is non-existent. Anyhow, this was the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good meal here- cost us a pretty penny though. All I remember is that everything we ordered was pretty good- but not really memorable... I want to go back to SB ASAP just for the Green...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Creative menu, hip joint, extremely friendly service & fresh fish/sushi make this place a SB favorite of mine.. They don't take reservations. They don't have a bar you can sit at to have a drink...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of vegetarian sushi. Magic Mushroom roll = unbelievably yum. It feels a little bit cliche to adore Arigato this much, like everyone else in SB, and especially since I'd rather stay off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This gem of a Japanese restaurant has an enviable location on the main street in SB. It doesn't accept reservations & you soon understand why, it doesn't need to! People WILL wait for food this good!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK This is the #1 sushi bar in the world, don't come to this restaurant if you are cheap and only want the bargain rolls. The jalapeno yellow tail is the starter and great with the Nigori, its loud...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found Arigato right here on Yelp! Being from San Diego and desperately wanting sushi as I passed through Santa Barbara on a lonnnnng drive back home from Monterey, I needed a recommendation. Arigato...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was just ok. How you could possibly think this has the best sushi in the U.S. is beyond me, I guess some people do live in caves. The service was a bit sloppy and definitely no more than...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was our place of choice for 3 years until 2 of the chef's opened up Ahi sushi on upper state street, which is less touristy and better priced. Very good food, and I would recommend it to anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Locating conveniently on state street within walking distance to public parking lots, it's by far the best Japanese restaurant in town, with the perfect decoration--I speak of the lighting inside...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Arigato has the decoration and atmosphere of downtown Santa Barbara. The outdoor seating area is nice on a clear night, however, both indoor and outdoor tables are cramped together. The outdoor patio...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Came here during a recent trip from Los Angeles and like the other reviewer, I agree that Arigato beats most of the sushi joints in L.A. We were there on a Saturday night & boy was it jam-packed. We thought...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
little pricey- but man can they cut a mean fish-they put little jalapenos on the yellow tail- brilliant
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of my all time favorite sushi spots. If I have the urge I won't hesitate to make the drive from LA to Santa Barbara just for a hand roll. Usually when my boyfriend and I dine at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
right off the bat, i can sayu, go hereebest.sushi.ever.when i went, i ordered:-yakitori-fresh water unagi-tiger rollswe didn't have to wait long at all for our food to come, and our water was very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
arigato yelp! we enjoyed our delicious sushi dinner... suprising the wiki wiki roll was yummy.. we also had dracula roll, garlic edamame, kobe beef, pot stickers and tempura roll... all very good!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is honestly the best sushi, I have ever experienced. Granted I have never been to Japan, but in the United States- my top notch sushi hang out. The service is amazing and the sushi will make...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite fancy-pants sushi places of all time. Tuna carpaccio to die for!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto my sushi tastes freakin awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i was offended when they gave me "toro" that looked like regular tuna. did they think i couldn't tell?their mirugai, and uni was fresh. the hamachi carpaccio was good but the sauce drowns out the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for an awesome, lively atmosphere.Our waiter brought my rolls out in a somewhat timely manner, and a whopping 30 minutes later brought my friend's rolls out! which totally killed the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't defend it as a "traditional" sushi restaurant but it was definitely excellent. The habanero yellowtail, kobe beef nigiri and gorgonzola salmon were all outstanding. Good service and a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in town, but be prepared to wait if it's a weekend. They don't take reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Yelp and Irene S. for finding this awesome sushi place in downtown SB. Definitely request to sit at the sushi bar where you can see the wonderful sushi creations.My favorites: garlic wok...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. My mind is at a loss for words... maybe it's because I could not stop stuffing my face with this incredible sushi. I thought I had the best ever in San Francisco... or in Denver where they had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to pick only one restaurant to eat at for the rest of my life it would be Arigato, no hesitation. Their sushi is fresh, light and so tasty, it never needs soy or wasabi to be delicious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just lost faith in SB, people! You HAVE to be kidding me to say that Arigato is "the best" sushi restaurant you have been to?! Their name is definitely not creative (another joint with the exact...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm... this place was delicious!I honestly was a little weary when I first walked in because there wasn't a single Japanese person in sight... and that's usually my indicator for a place that isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's clear to me that Santa Barbara isn't a sushi town. Arigato is not bad, but it is not a five-star joint. The inventiveness of the menu just doesn't make up for unnecessarily high prices and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best sushi in SB! Try the locals special if u are sitting at the sushi bar. Seaweed salad rocks....such a diverse offering of sushi with exotic ingredients. Small location is only drawback,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
" I like sushi cuz it's so delicious!"My chef looked like a Japanese rockstar and I might as well have been a groupie because I could not stop ordering rolls and praising him for his talent. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
7/22/07. It's a Sunday night and my last night visit at SB. I heard so many great reviews about Arigato that I just have to experience it myself. There was a crowd outside but we got sat right away...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi place in SB. Jose is the best sushi chef, def. ask for him when you go! The atmosphere is chic and lively, I have never had a bad experience. Head there early though because the line...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
arigato is amazing! the service is perfect, the atomosphere is french sea-side bistro with a hint of japanese fishing village and cozy and perfect for dates. its crowded so the wait may be long, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
on the advice of yelp -- yet again i tried something new. seriously -- going to santa barbara and ending up eating sushi. not something i would have envisioned doing. but its hard not to trust yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my only 5-star review so far.. Was up here on business and this restaurant was recommended to me by SEVERAL people. The variety is incredible - pages and pages of choices! I asked for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Carpaccio. Salmon.Okay, make it three: Perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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I visited Arigato this past weekend (4/28/07), and really enjoyed the great service and fresh tasting sushi. They have a very creative menu, but creativity comes with a price. This place adds up easily, but if...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overview: Not a traditional sushi place. You definitely want to order the "exotic" dishes here, don't go for traditional basic stuff. 5 stars: Pan-seared scallops. You must order this if you come...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first 5-star review to date (I'm new to Yelp), and I'm giving it to Arigato! I have had nothing but great experiences here. We always get seated at the bar because there is less of a wait, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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This is the best restaurant in Santa Barbara. I live in Los Angeles and this place is better than any Sushi restaurant here. The food is creative and consistently fresh and delicious.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi. This is #1 on the Yahoo reviews and rightfully so. Get there early and I'd recommend sitting at the sushi bar. Great staff, great food.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So many folks spoke so highly of Arigato before we tried it. As a result, we had very high expectations. We ordered the Dracula Roll, the Sake Sashimi and a couple others. They were all very good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE ARIGATO! The best sushi I have ever had! This place is simply amazing!!! Everything I have ever ordered has been terrific! Some of my fav's are the Dijon Ahi roll, the Fiesta roll, the whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here over the summer on vacation with a friend. The restaurant is on a happening little main street in the middle of town, the appearance of it very cute. Even though the place was packed to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi that I have had in Southern California. Try the non-traditional items. I often pick things that I don't recognize on the menu and it had never done me wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i shouldn't write this review because it will make the place even MORE crowded, but this place is mind blowingly good.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's busy, it's smallish, it's packed, and it's really good sushi. I was here with a friend while we were on a road trip and I said, "hey, I need sushi". Neither of us really knew the area that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place simply kicks ass. I've been downing sushi since I was four with my grandfather putting fresh cuts in my baby bowl, and Arigato's dishes equal the best places I've been to in Asia and Los...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi I've ever had. They should open one in SF.Edit. Second to Alex Sushi in Oslo which is now my favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST Japanese restaurant I've ever been to and I make it a point to try them all... This is gourmet Japanese, and so probably not for everyone. Hip, packed place with long waits. Well worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Zen Master like eat fish here very good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice place. reminds me of sushi roku, except it's in santa barbara. lots of creative dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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I lived in Japan for a year and I have to say, this little restaurant in Santa Barbara is fantastic! The fish is fresh, the service is gracious, and the price is really, really reasonable. One memorable roll...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little Japanese restaurant in Santa Barbara - there are some cheaper deals around but this place is worth spending the extra money for a little bit more quality. Located on State Street - it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Santa Barbara a couple weekends ago & checked this sushi restaurant out. It was very very creative & good. My friend had a great halibut wrapped crab appetizer and I had great jalapeno...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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Arigato has been my favorite sushi place in SB for as long as I can remember. Even after they moved to this (larger) location, the food is still amazing. Some of the most creative and delicious rolls you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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I found this place once by accident, and it turned out it was something of a local legend. I felt really lucky to stumble on it. The fish was good, but I enjoyed some of their cooked specials even more. Try...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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this amiable sushi restaurant is always fun, always excellent and always crowded. no reservations are accepted; come early or take your place in the colorful queue of locals and visitors. sit downstairs by the...
gayot.com - user review
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freshness is paramount at this sophisticated japanese restaurant, where sushi is the top draw and crowds flock regularly for ambience and fun. creative chefs craft spectacular rolls featuring sea urchin,...
10best.com - user review
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arigato is an excellent choice for sushi. the fish is as fresh and tender as i have had anywhere (including japan). the phrase i think best describes it is 'melt in your mouth'...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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i think this is a fine choice and would recommend it but those below who claim it is the best in the world are exaggerating a bit..it's good but not that good...
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