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Opal Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.7 (1865)
$31 to $50
Californian
1325 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2609

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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 1,865 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opal Restaurant & Bar is a beloved Santa Barbara hotspot offering a "wonderfully varied menu" with standout dishes like the "6 ounce filet mignon" and "sea bass." Guests love the "great food and service," praising the "friendly and welcoming" staff. With a "fun & friendly environment," it's ideal for "special occasions" and casual dining.
1,866 Reviews
  1. Aura VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food; food was delicious!! Atmosphere felt very nice and quiet.

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  2. Gil

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food! Highly recommend! Rachel gave the best suggestions!

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  3. Matt

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable meal. Great staff . Food was spot on highly recommend.

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  4. Liane VIP

    Los Angeles51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opal is always excellent! the staff, food and service were all great.

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  5. Julian

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    28 years dining in Santa Barbara and Opal is one of the best, trustworthy, complete food experience from appetizer to dessert. I’ve brought family, friends, dates and the not so lucky ones here and all love this place as much as I do. Food and service are why I keep coming back.

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  6. KAREN VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved sitting outside. Staff was great. Drinks and apps ( crab cake & calamari) were very good. The sea bass entree was absolutely amazing!

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  7. Diedre

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and the entire crew truly went the extra mile

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  8. Laura

    Tahoe / Reno Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate a special occasion. Thank you for great food and service.

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  9. Cecile

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A most pleasant , and satisfying evening in every way! A beloved Santa Barbara locals destination with a lovely owner, and equally lovely staff! Comfy with delicious food, and a wonderfully varied menu, great wines, and delicious cocktails! Stellar filet mignon, and my swordfish was divine. I’ll be back!

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  10. David

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was exceptional, had the roasted beet and pear salad, and the Filo prawns as starters, then had the 6 ounce filet mignon with Yukon potatoes and green beans and broccoli. My son had the roasted duck exceptional quality meal for a fair price would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Santa Barbara.

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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 4.7 stars by 1865 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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
  • 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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