The 'O' Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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   Michael

   Seattle

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Alex, our server was great. Plan on going here for Christmas lunch. Was nice but the inside seating isn’t real comfortable. Very small table. The food was pretty small but it was tasty. Little pricey for a portion sizes but I guess you’re at the Ritz after all
   

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   Christina

   Chicago

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience, but a bit cold inside the bar. Grab a coat in winter.
   

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   Kelli

   Oklahoma City

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful service and beautiful ambiance. The churros were a plus.
   

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   Lisa

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect place for our first dinner while on property. Matt was our server and was super friendly and also very attentive, which is key when traveling with little kids that can be fussy. The food was delicious and it was prepared to perfection. We don’t often love grilled chicken but wanted to get it for the kiddos and theirs was super tender and delicious. Sliders and fish tacos were also perfectly prepared. Flavors are not overpowering and you can taste the quality of the ingredients. We’ll definitely be back
   

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   Jamie

   New York City

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nights in Santa Barbara are cold!! And I was not prepared when we sat outisde - our firepit was not working at the table. The staff quickly brought over a space heater, and two blankets and I was as cosy and warm. Terrific service. The food as excellent as well, I had the guacamole and barbacoa tacos, all executed perfectly with great presentation. The tables are well spaced, allowing for conversation without shouting. The music was not intrusive. The second time I ate at the restaurant in the bar area, it was also just as good, although the bar can be very loud and crowded, the seating is again well spaced out and conversation is possible.
   

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   Janelle

   Yosemite

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed a beverage and apps after check in and it was delicious.
   

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   richard

   New York City

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on September 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Latin themed bar/restaurant experience with nice outdoor seating. Service outstanding, small changes to menu item were “no problem”! They started us with homemade chips and salsa that were perfect. Chicken with rice and burger were great. Tortilla soup was delicious and flourless cake ala mode was a clean plate! Very casual with fire pits on the table.
   

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   New York City

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on August 16, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   There was very Slow service but great food and ambiance
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Berlin

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 13, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Really not very good. We waited almost 10 minutes to be seated and then had to go fetch a server (after being at the table for almost 15 minutes with no one even glancing in our direction). They brought us chips 2 minutes before our food was served (having realized they’d forgotten to, after the folks next to us were given chips promptly upon sitting down). Two of our main meals came 8 minutes before the other two. The arroz con pollo was salty and the fries tasted underdone And all for a very expensive price. Very disappointing. Would not recommend.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Perfect casual dinner for our anniversary. The fire pit was perfect and the chef treated us to an excellent dessert! We’ll be back!
    

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