Named for the Japanese women free divers who collected seafood for their villages, AMA (tucked in a courtyard at the Rosewood Miramar Resort) offers two fine-dining experiences—omakase at the 13-seat sushi bar (a two-hour feast—you must arrive promptly or risk missing a course or two) or prix-fixe (three or four courses total). You can combine meals with sake pairings for an additional fee; alternatively, the Japanese-inspired cocktails are especially popular.

For unique, fresh-from-the-ocean dining experiences, pay a visit to Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito—which remains a Michelin-recommended restaurant—where you can enjoy an intimate, authentic omakase dinner and Ama Sushi, another omakase-lover’s delight, at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito. Silvers Omakase, the most recent addition to the guide, boasts a decadent experience from start to finish, beginning with a glass of Champagne as you wait in the lobby and continuing with a menu of mostly Japanese-imported seafood prepared with a unique twist.

Ama Sushi is another restaurant on the Rosewood Miramar property but lacks the breathtaking ocean views you'll find at Caruso's. However, you get something equally great: an intimate omakase experience at a fairly reasonable price. For $145 per person, you're served a 15-course dinner featuring high-quality sashimi, meaty Hokkaido scallops, and yuzu-infused firefly squid.

Ama Sushi, a omakase-style restaurant located in the Rosewood Miramar Beach, serves hand-prepared nigiri and sushi from always-fresh ingredients. In addition, a selection of wine, sake, or Ama Sushi’s innovative cocktails are offered at dinner. Photo courtesy of Rosewood Miramar Beach