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Opal Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
1812 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,812 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opal Restaurant & Bar in Santa Barbara is a local favorite known for "wonderful ambience" and "varied and delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing food and service," with highlights including the "Chilean sea bass" and "phyllo wrapped tiger prawns." Consistent praise for the "friendly staff" and "great wine menu" make it a top dining choice for special occasions.
1,812 Reviews
  1. KevinK

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice variety of food choices. We dined outside and were comfortable even on a cool night

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  2. Lila

    VIP

    Central Coast

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu with something for every taste. We had the duck confit ravioli as a starter, with two pasta dishes for entrees. Well priced, ample food and delicious!!

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  3. Sandy

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The warm seafood salad is excellent with a good selection of fish. Lamb chops are superb!

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  4. Kate

    VIP

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the nicest dog-friendly restaurant in town. And the food is delicious, AND it's in the heart of the upper downtown area, AND the staff is super friendly and efficient AND it's perfect for a small or large gathering. Try the warm seafood salad and all their pizzas. We'll always go back.

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  5. William

    VIP

    Denver

    69 reviews

    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, and timely. Allowed us to get to the theatre on time.

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  6. Brittany

    VIP

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience on State Street in Santa Barbara! Attentive service, delicious food (scallops appetizer was delicious!) and lovely ambience. Will be back!

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  7. Dennis

    VIP

    Central Coast

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opal is a favorite place for locals. The food and service always exceeds our high expectations. What a terrific staff!!!

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  8. Larry

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my wife's Birthday. We thought the Opal Restaurant experience was very special. It was our first time there.

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  9. Brian

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. Love this place. The duck and the lamb are amazing!

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  10. Patrick

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were exceptional! My reservation was at 5 o’clock, or so I thought. It turns out it was 545 but, they found us accommodations early. Thank you for correcting my oversight! The waiters servers and even the food were excellent. Thank you for the experience!

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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 1812 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Opal Restaurant & Bar

1325 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2609

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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