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Modern Omakase Sushi
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Santa Barbara, United States

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito

CuisineJapanese
Executive ChefPhilip Frankland Lee
Price$$$$
Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceOmakase Bar
NoiseConversational
CapacityIntimate
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito serves modern omakase sushi in Santa Barbara, with Michelin Plate recognition from 2024 through 2026.

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Address
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone
(805) 321-0005
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Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito restaurant in Santa Barbara, United States
About

Michelin Plate and omakase bar

Guide attention includes Michelin Plate recognition from 2024 through 2026 and a 2025 Opinionated About Dining North America nod. Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito suits diners weighing sustained recognition over a casual sushi stop.

Bluefin Tessin, bone marrow nigiri and sake

Bluefin Tessin, Hamachi with corn pudding, Bone Marrow Nigiri and Wagyu Nigiri define the named sushi set. Sake and craft cocktails fit the omakase bar format.

Sustainable seafood on Coast Village Road

Sustainable seafood, Japanese cuisine and an extended dinner experience make this a planned evening choice. Conversational noise and smart casual dress help frame the logistics before arriving at 1295 Coast Village Rd.

Signature Dishes
Bluefin TessinHamachi with corn puddingBone Marrow NigiriWagyu Nigiri
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The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Michelin Plate

    Michelin · 2026 Michelin Plate

  2. Michelin Plate

    Michelin

  3. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America

    Opinionated About Dining

  4. Michelin Plate

    Michelin

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Intimate
  • Modern
  • Trendy
  • Sophisticated
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Special Occasion
  • Celebration
Experience
  • Chefs Counter
  • Open Kitchen
Drink Program
  • Sake Program
  • Craft Cocktails
Sourcing
  • Sustainable Seafood
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelConversational
CapacityIntimate
Service StyleOmakase Bar
Meal PacingExtended Experience
Visit details

Current opening hours

Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
5–10 PM
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
5–10 PM

Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .

Dimly-lit wooden sushi bar with moodily lit counter seating focused on the chefs' preparations.