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Opal Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
1754 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
A photo of Opal Restaurant & Bar restaurant

Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.8
$31 to $50
Californian
Santa Barbara

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 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!

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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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,754 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 Ambience

  • 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 "gem" known for its "amazing" food, "friendly" service, and "charming" atmosphere. Guests rave about their diverse menu, with standout dishes like the duck confit pizza and seafood salad. Consistently praised for its "warm hospitality," Opal remains a "go-to" spot for locals and visitors alike.

1,754 Reviews
  1. Ronald

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were friendly and helpful. Ambiance is pleasant. Central location. Reasonable prices, and excellent meals.

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  2. Tarla

    Los Angeles

    589 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    589 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bustling restaurant always filled with people. Delicious food. I love the duck ravioli and have yet to try their chocolate surprise. Quick friendly service. Easy to find.

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  3. Jim

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Opal is an excellent restaurant. Great menu, with excellent choices. Very extensive wine list. We dined there on A Sunday evening and were surprised to see it was packed. We originally were given a table opposite the front door and cold air blew in every time it was opened. But, another table opened up and they let us change seats. The tables are set close to each other, but it wasn’t hard to have a private conversation. All in all, a very good dining experience, bordering on great.

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  4. john

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it there always great food! Would recommend !!

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  5. BobbyS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    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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  6. Mary Ann

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t miss this opportunity to a fine dining experience. For starts -try the Sea scallops with Angel hair pasta. Don’t forget to try the calamari- best ever. I had the warm Seafood Salad- perfect salmon! (It is moist!) with scallops too! I had the dressing on the side, but next time I’ll have it drizzled on top. Desserts were incredible- I loved the Meyer lemon tart! Hope you enjoy Opal very soon!

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  7. Bob

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    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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  8. Liz

    Palm Springs

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    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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  9. Kelly

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  10. lois

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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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 1754 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Opal Restaurant & Bar restaurant

Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.8
$31 to $50
Californian
Santa Barbara

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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