Teru

Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Owner and Head Chef Teru Ogue has over 30 years of experience as a Chef. Having worked at a Kaiseki and Kappo restaurant in Osaka; Teru moved to San Francisco in Spring 2000 and found a home in Santa Barbara in 2003.
Chef Teru has a passion and love for creating food and opened the doors of Teru Japanese Cuisine on November 27, 2020. He states that “food can make people happy, so I put my heart and love into the food.” Teru Japanese Cuisine specializes in serving only the best quality of fish, and Teru utilizes seasonal fish from Japan, as well as partnering with local fishermen in Santa Barbara.
Teru said it best when he said: “I want all customers to feel like they are eating in their home. Teru is a restaurant, but I want them to feel our love when customers dine in.”

What's Nearby
Arts & Culture
- Maune Contemporary1309 State St (46 feet NW)
- Gallerie XX1315 State St (104 feet NW)
- Arlington Theatre1317 State St (156 feet NW)
- Santa Barbara Fine Art1321 State St (193 feet NW)
Wine & Dine
- Jane1311 State St (74 feet NW)
- Bouchon Santa Barbara9 W Victoria St (135 feet SE)
- Olio E Limone Ristorante11 W Victoria St (139 feet SE)
- Olio Pizzeria11 W Victoria St (139 feet SE)
Shop & Stroll
- Maune Contemporary1309 State St (46 feet NW)
- Giannetti Home1309 State St (48 feet NE)
- Gallerie XX1315 State St (104 feet NW)
- Panache Bridal Santa Barbara1315 State St (134 feet N)
Stay & Play
- Open Air Bicycles1303 State St (115 feet E)
- SOhO Restaurant and Supper Club1221 State St (343 feet SE)
- The Painted Cabernet1229 State St (476 feet SE)
- Don Q Family Billiard Center1128 Chapala St (803 feet SE)