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Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito

Restaurant · Sushi

Why we point you here

Montecito sushi that's charted for three years running—worth building a night around.

When a sushi bar in Montecito holds recognition for three consecutive years, it's worth the detour. Sushi by Scratch delivers the kind of omakase experience that earns its place on serious lists—refined Japanese technique in Santa Barbara's coastal calm, worth building a night around.

Accolades

  • 2025No. 457

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Charted by OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11