• CREATE AN ACCOUNT
  • LOG.IN
  • CONTENTS
  • CLASSIFIEDS
  • ARCHIVE
  • INFO | ADVERTISING | CONTACT US

  • Home
  • News
    • Business
    • NewsFlash
  • A&E
    • Movie Times
    • TV Listings
    • A&E Blog
    • Art Galleries
    • Best Bets
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Voices
    • Letters
    • In Memoriam
  • Events
    • Today
    • Search
    • Submit
    • Best Bets
  • Living
    • Travel
    • Sports
    • Peeps
  • Food & Drink
    • All Restaurants
    • Delivery
    • All Bars & Clubs
    • Drink Specials
    • Open Now
  • Outdoors
    • Outside Insider
    • Spotlight On
    • Features
  • Classifieds
    • Real Estate
    • Jobs
    • Autos
  • Personals
  • Obits

Fodor’s guide to the region lists Arigato as one of the most notable restaurants, but even then warns of a sometimes 45-minute wait. However, this delay seems to trouble no one; the place does not take reservations and it’s always crowded. The best way to describe Arigato is it’s a permanent great party. Customers are bright and chattering, while behind the scenes efficient machinery grinds away at keeping customers pleased with artfully constructed dishes. It goes without saying that freshness is paramount; the subtle part is how spectacular the flavors remain night after crowded night of exquisite frivolity.

Winner- Best Japanese Restaurant
Winner- Best Sushi Restaurant

Arigato

1225 State St., Santa Barbara, 805-965-6074
Japanese, Downtown
Average Meal Price: Delivery: No

Details

Alcohol: Beer and wine, Locally Owned: Yes, Take Out: No, Catering: No, Outdoor Seating: Yes, Party Room (15 or more): No, Reservations Accepted: No, Kid's Menu: No, Wheelchair Accessible: Unknown, Smoking Area: No

Payment options

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, No checks accepted

Business hours

  • Sundays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
  • Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
  • Tuesdays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
  • Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
  • Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
  • Fridays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
  • Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. to midnight

Do you see an error or an item which needs attention?
Please let us know. (Note: the email will go to us, not the restaurant.)

Comments

Post a comment

(Requires free registration.)

Username:
Password: (Forgotten your password?)

Ratings (Optional):

 12345678910
Food
Vibe
Service
Value
Overall

Comment:

EVENT CALENDAR

Previous Month | Next Month

Today's Events Best Bets Submit an Event

Local Weather

Currently:
Clear Sky
Temperature:
73.0°
Wind:
7 SSW

Surf Report
  • Specials
  • InPrint
  • Top Emails
  • Blue Green Guide 2008
  • Summer Camp Guide 2008
  • Wedding Guide 2008
  • SBIFF 2008 All Access
  • 2008 Election Coverage
  • Best of Reader's Poll 2007
  • Calendar of Fundraisers
  • Local Bands
  • Kid's Mother's Day Issue
  • Made in Santa Barbara
  • Zaca Fire 2007
  • The Rockstar Who Would Save the World
  • Independent.com Heads to the Democratic National Convention
  • Fuel Price Spike Stings Area Fisherman
  • Thinking Twice About the Big Green Revolution
  • The Indy’s ‘Road to West Beach’ Brings 10 S.B. Bands One Step Closer to Stardom
  • The Plight of the Wild Mustangs
  1. Clawing, Chawing, Gnawing, and Pawing
  2. Steinbeck Son Stripped of Rights
  3. How My Unquestioned Faith in the Medical Profession Went Under the Knife
  4. Shakedown From Feds Imperils Medicinal Marijuana
  5. Santa Barbara's Soldiers Leave for Iraq
  6. Lyle Hillegas 1934-2008
  • CREATE AN ACCOUNT
  • LOG.IN
  • CONTENTS
  • CLASSIFIEDS
  • ARCHIVE
  • INFO | ADVERTISING | CONTACT US
Google
 
Independent.com Web
Copyright ©2008 Santa Barbara Independent, Inc. Reproduction of material from any Independent.com pages without written permission is strictly prohibited. If you believe an Independent.com user or any material appearing on Independent.com is copyrighted material used without proper permission, please click here.
This is our Privacy Policy.