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What if I told you one of Santa Barbara's best omakase experiences isn't in a sushi bar at all. This is one of the hardest reservations right now and it might be inside a bar you've walked past before. Every Sunday and Monday, Rodeo Room has a 14-course omakase experience with just a handful of seats available. A mix of domestic and imported fishes, including this locally caught Ike Jime | Shinkei Jime Vermillion Rockfish that was swimming off the central coast just 12 hours before landing on our plates. The cocktail pairings are equally well-executed. Each one feels intentional and designed to complement the progression of the meal rather than to compete with it. The whole evening feels more like an izakaya omakase than a traditional sushi counter. It's lively, relaxed and refreshingly unpretentious. I paid $99 for my dinner, though the experience will increase to 120 in August due to rising costs. Even at the new price point, I still think it's one of the best dining values in Santa Barbara for the quality, creativity and the amount of food you're getting. And trust me, after 14 courses, I definitely left full, especially after this Binjotan slider. That's all I got. I'll catch you all on the next food adventure.