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Opal Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
1747 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
We have inside and limited outdoor sidewalk dining. If you prefer to sit outside, please indicate that with your reservation request.
To accommodate our second seating, early parties should plan for a maximum stay of 1.5 to 2hrs, depending on party size. Please call 805 966 9676 for more details.
A popular local’s favorite, opal restaurant & bar’s Eclectic California Cuisine fuses creative world cuisine influences with American Regional touches, from a 14 oz. Herb-Grilled Ribeye Steak on Tuscan White Beans, to Fresh Pan-Seared Fish & Seafood, Homemade Pastas, Gourmet Pizzas, fresh Baked Breads, imaginative Salads, & Homemade Desserts.
We have a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, & a full bar with seasonal Craft Cocktails.
Our entire dining room staff assists to take care of each table, enabling exceptional service in a warm engaging manner, properly nuanced to your mood & taste. Our staff genuinely cares about giving you the best possible experience!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Fusion / Eclectic, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 966-9676
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Felipe Barajas
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate 45+ guests on one side of the restaurant, and 65+ on the other : 110 total. Either side reservable for semi or private dining.To book a large group or banquet (15 or more guests), contact our banquet management team by clicking on the Banquet inquiries tab on our website and filling out the Banquet Contact Form there.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Sola Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking available on Sola Street and State Street. There is also a large public lot on Chapala Street between Victoria and Sola Streets, and a lot on the corner of Chapala and Sola Streets
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opal Restaurant & Bar in Santa Barbara is a "Santa Barbara gem" with "excellent food, outstanding service," and a "casual yet sophisticated" ambiance. Known for its varied menu, patrons rave about the "delicious calamari," "perfectly cooked halibut," and "amazing duck confit pizza." It's a favorite for locals and visitors alike, consistently delivering a "wonderful dining experience."

1,748 Reviews
  1. BobbyS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE Opal. Salmon, Shrimp, great service, super menu. Great drinks.

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  2. Bob

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Prix Fixe Thanksgiving dinner. Kudos to this restaurant for not only serving a delicious traditional turkey dinner, but they also presented a half dozen other entrees like fish, beef, and vegetarian. Well done, Opal management.

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  3. Liz

    Palm Springs

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3 course prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving. Fabulous luxurious menu. Turkey dinner was delicious and I had the perfectly cooked duck. They had numerous choices for appetizer, main and dessert. Every one was outstanding. The other nice Santa Barbara restaurants had prix fixe dinners costing much more, but the food Here was perfection. In addition, I had made the res a month ago so didn’t remember that I had told them it was also my husband’s birthday. They brought both of us dessert platters with chocolate fudge writing saying Happy Birthday and a note for me too. We were delighted! We are big fans of this restaurant and their outstanding service.

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  4. Kelly

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious. The waiter was excellent and went out of his way to accommodate all of our requests. Just an overall wonderful meal.

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  5. lois

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sea bass dinner & service were fantastic. The guy at the table next to us was a bit noisy but not your fault. Best dinner I had in a long time but don’t tell my spouse that.

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  6. Caroline

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Opal delivered! Beautiful restaurant, speedy and very friendly service, fantastic food of generous proportions. Thank you, Opal!

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  7. Stefani

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience. Excellent food with friendly (and not stuffy) service. Loved it.

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  8. Diane

    New York City

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A busy night but still wonderful food and service. Amazing staff.

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  9. Bob

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t remember our waitresses name, but she has been there 5 years and gave us wonderful service. Friendly, helpful and attentive.

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  10. Maureen

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sea Bass preparation and delightful martinis 🍸🍸 with Gorgonzola olives !

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Opal Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 966-9676.

Opal Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1747 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Opal Restaurant & Bar

1325 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2609

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sola Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Fusion / Eclectic, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking available on Sola Street and State Street. There is also a large public lot on Chapala Street between Victoria and Sola Streets, and a lot on the corner of Chapala and Sola Streets
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Felipe Barajas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 966-9676
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate 45+ guests on one side of the restaurant, and 65+ on the other : 110 total. Either side reservable for semi or private dining.To book a large group or banquet (15 or more guests), contact our banquet management team by clicking on the Banquet inquiries tab on our website and filling out the Banquet Contact Form there.
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