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Opal Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
1819 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

Experiences

  • Graduation Weekend

    USD 82.60 - USD 96.60 per person

    14 June 2025 - 15 June 2025
    UCSB Graduation 2025: Welcome graduates, families, and friends! We know you are here to celebrate, and we are here to help you have a great celebration, as we have been doing for 24 years now. Our kitchen excels in preparing wonderful meals in a timely fashion that keeps us on schedule so that we may take our next reservations at their scheduled time, but so that you have an relaxed and unhurried time dining with us, due to the well-honed skills of our service staff and managers. For parties of 7 or more, the menu we're serving is a 3 course Prix Fixe Grad Menu, w/2 price tiers, $59 or $69pp, not including tax, beverages, or gratuity. Guests need not choose their menu in advance, they may choose either menu at the table. This menu encompasses a wide range of tastes, and there is truly something for everyone. Visit our website opalrestaurantandbar.com for menu and details. We have 3 seatings, each allowing a 2 hour stay.  1st seating: 1230-230pm, 1-3om, or 130-330pm 2nd seating: 4-6pm, 430-630pm, or 5-7pm 3nd seating: 615-815pm, 645-845pm, or 715-915pm For parties of 13+ or if unable to book online, call 805-966-9676 to check availability. Ww look forward to having you join us and to creating a great graduation for the graduates and their family and friends!

What 1,819 people are saying

Opal Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Value

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 is a beloved dining spot in Santa Barbara known for its "amazing place," "1st class service," and "unique dishes." Highlights include the Asian calamari, "outstanding duck breast," and "lemon grass Thai salmon filet." With "friendly staff" and "charming atmosphere," Opal is a "true standout" for any occasion.

1,819 Reviews
  1. StephenS

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice waiter and excellent food, especially the seafood paella. Pleasant environment which was a bit noisy due to a full house. The menu choices are extensive and varied.

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  2. Matt

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No pun intended, but Opal is one of Santa Barbara's gems. It's been a long term go-to place for us when we have out of town guests and it never disappoints. The menu is fantastic, the food is superb and the service is exemplary.

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  3. Susan

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was knowledgeable, accommodating, and very friendly. Every food item was superb, especially the shrimp appetizer. Cocktails were served in a proper size martini glass. Friendly, locals laced atmosphere. A bit pricey but well worth it. A truly enjoyable experience.

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  4. Millie

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite! Consistently great with fresh and quality dining, service and cocktails. Shannon is always fun to see as is Richard Yates who overseas a stellar team!

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  5. JackieY VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have enjoyed eating here many times before, prior to attending a concert. This time was quite disappointing- cocktails overfilled with ice, appetizers expensive with incredibly small portions. Service team was clearly stressed and stretched. In the past, with the additional seating outside our dining experience was much more pleasant. The restaurant manager and team were warm and friendly and it was a great experience. The vibe was off and I wonder if the loss of additional seating outside, created stress for the restaurant or if there was an increased amount of walk in patrons without reservations. We will probably go back; their food is good and I hope this was just an off night.

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  6. Kathleen VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food. Great service. Great ambiance. Our server Paul was awesome. Nice menu and wine.

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  7. GillianA

    Detroit2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the steak. Wasn’t a fan of the Clooney drinks thought it was very watered down taste. Would recommend a different drink. 

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  8. KevinK

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    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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  9. Lila

    Central Coast109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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  10. Sandy

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    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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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 1819 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
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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