Opal Restaurant & Bar

Name: Opal Restaurant & Bar
Address: 1325 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93101-2609
Telephone: (805) 966-9676
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1047 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Limited Inside and Outside dining. Choose Outside Dining or Standard for inside dining. Either choice is a commitment to dine in that area.
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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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(805) 966-9676

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
Website
http://opalrestaurantandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Felipe Barajas
Private party facilities
We can accommodate 50 guests on one side of the restaurant, and 70 on the other : 120 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 for more details by clicking on the Banquet inquiries tab below and filling out the Banquet Contact Form there.
Private party contact
Kristin : (805) 966-9676

Location
1325 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2609
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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Mixed Gourmet Greens$10.95
campari tomatoes, toasted pinenuts, herb vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce with Gorgonzola$11.95
shaved red onions, herb vinaigrette
Opal Classic Caesar$11.95
fresh grated parmigiano reggiano, garlic herb croutons
Fresh Roasted Red Beets and Grilled Pears$12.95
on baby arugula & watercress. with candied pecans, gorgonzola and our honey balsamic vinaigrette
French Fried Portabello Mushrooms$12.95
truffle oil, balsamic reduction, truffle butter aioli
Asian Glazed Crispy Calamari$15.95
arugula & watercress, almonds, crispy asian noodles
Black Pepper Crusted Seared Rare Ahi$15.95
amazuki salad, crispy wontons, wasabi cream
Pan Seared Fresh Salmon Soft Tacos$17.95
warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded red & green cabbage, onion strings
Pesto Sauteed Bay Scallop Salad$17.95
toasted pinenuts, fresh parmigiano reggiano, baby spinach, roasted garlic dressing
Shredded Phyllo Wrapped Tiger Prawns$16.95
coconut curry dipping sauce, napa cabbage, mandarins, toasted almonds, julienne vegetables, sesame vinaigrette
Warm Slow Roasted Duck Confit on Portobello Mushroom Ravioli$14.95
toasted macadamia nuts, sun-dried cherries, sage brown butter sauce
Pan Seared Fresh Crab Cake$16.95
tender wild red deepsea crabmeat cake, sesame beurre blanc, wasabi cream, fresh mango salsa, crispy potato strings
Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Mushroom$15.95
mixed greens, goat cheese-pesto crostini, cilantro infused extra virgin olive oil

Pizzas from Our Wood Burning Oven

Shrimp Pizza$19.95
pesto, baby spinach, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, fresh grated parmigiano reggiano and pecorino cheese
Smoked Chicken Pizza$17.95
smoked mozzarella and a chipotle glaze, tomatoes, shaved red onions, fresh cilantro
Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Pizza$18.95
pesto, tomatoes, garlic spinach, shaved red onions, smoked mozzarella
Wild Mushroom Pizza$16.95
Pesto, goat cheese, smoked mozzarella, caramelized onions, red tomato. Arugula, watercress, truffle sea salt
Duck Confit Pizza$19.95
Pesto, caramelized onion, grilled pear, tomato, gorgonzola & smoked mozzarella

Pasta and Other Entrees

gluten free option for all pastas: substitute julienne vegetables for the pasta

Vegetable Napoleon$18.95
gorgonzola potato cake, wild mushrooms, grilled portobello mushroom, grilled eggplant, sauteed garlic spinach, grilled polenta, roasted red peppers, roasted tomato sauce, fresh grated parmigiano reggiano
Grilled Chicken Scallopini Rolled with Goat Cheese and Pesto$18.95
on baby arugula and watercress, w/avocado, tomatoes, herb vinaigrette (entree size)
Sauteed Chicken Penne Pasta with a Homemade Chipotle Cream$18.95
caramelized onions, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sweet basil, fresh grated parmigiano reggiano
Sauteed Chicken Picatta on Penne Pasta$18.95
lemon beurre blanc, tomatoes, garlic, capers, cilantro, parmigano reggiano
Homemade Basil Fettuccine & Sauteed Shrimp$19.95
pesto, tomatoes, fire roasted red peppers, smoked mozzarella cream sauce
Wild Mushroom Risotto$19.95
fresh asparagus, artichokes, toasted walnuts, freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cream & truffle oil
Pasilla Chile Filet Mignon
whipped truffle butter yukon potatoes, smoked mozzarella, pesto stuffed grilled pasilla chile, roasted garlic & wild mushroom zinfandel sauce
- 6oz$34.95
- 9oz$43.95
Herb Grilled Filet Mignon
whipped truffle butter yukon potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, port wine marsala and wild mushroom cream sauce
- 6oz$34.95
- 9oz$43.95
14 oz Grilled Ribeye Steak$43.95
tuscan white beans, garlic herb Butter, fresh seasonal vegetables
Grilled Chicken Marsala$22.95
sauteed wild mushrooms, herb risotto, seasonal vegetables, tomato marsala cream sauce
Honey Glazed Roasted Duck$29.95
butternut squash risotto, baby roasted root vegetables, port wine demi glace
Opal's Paella$29.95
bay scallops, shrimp, black mussels, chicken, chorizo sausage, saffron rice, tomatoes, cilantro and anaheim chiles in a garlic herb broth
Sautéed Filet Mignon tips on Spicy Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro$26.95
W/Ev olive oil, tomatoes, wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, basil, fresh herbs and fresh grated parmesan

Fresh Seafood Entrees

Warm Seafood Salad$20.95
fresh baby spinach and gourmet greens sauteed fresh shrimp, salmon, bay scallops, fresh fish of the day, campari tomatoes, fresh cilantro, roasted garlic dressing
Lemon Grass Crusted Fresh Salmon$29.95
thai curry sauce, sauteed julienne vegetables, caramelized apple & orange zest basmati rice

Kid's Menu

Kid's Pizza$11.95
opal's housemade roasted tomato sauce, mozzarella
Kid's Pasta$11.95
penne pasta, choice of alfredo, butter, or opal's roasted tomato sauce

Dessert

Dessert
ask your server for tonight's selections

What 1,047 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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biff
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Opal is one of my favorite Santa Barbara restaurants… the food and staff are both exceptional and the outdoor seating area is excellent for those of us still a bit nervous about longer exposures to the general public.
SC
SimonC
Surrey
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, friendly service and buzzing ambience
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janetk
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for restaurant week. The petite filet was excellent as was the salmon entree. Salads were very fresh and flavorful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Prom night for my son and his date. They had a wonderful meal. Loved the mushroom appetizer. Enjoyed the ambiance of the room.
LR
LaRisa
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love everything about Opal! Great food, especially their chipotle pasta dish! Risotto & filet is amazing too! And always, always, always get dessert-my favorite is the crème brûlée! Make sure to meet Matt-he’s the best!
DW
DaveW
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Opals is a Santa Barbara classic. Great food and service! We ate at 5pm so it was still relatively open and quiet. We go to Opals every time we visit Santa Barbara and are never disappointed
EV
EdVW
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The filo Shrimp is my all time favorite appetizer, no restaurant does that recipe better than Opal. We had a fillet Mignon and a Rib-eye, both steaks were cooked to perfection. The portions are generous but not obscene, service is professional without being syrupy, they're nailing it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reservations we honored table was ready! Fabulous food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Opal was a lovely place to celebrate our anniversary. The atmosphere was lovely and quiet and the food was delicious.
F
Francesca
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is amazing as usual and MARKUS is great! Matt is amazingly accommodating and kind. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have a lovely Mother’s Day dinner with our kids. All our meals were delicious and the service was top notch.
CR
CarlosR
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Paul was very attentive and helpful. Great service and delicious food. The shrimp appetizer was well prepared. The filet was tender and flavorful.
ML
MadelineL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was amazing, the food was spectacular and the staff was so welcoming. We will absolutely be back!
RW
RuthW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious meal and the service was impeccable! Thank you for another wonderful experience at Opal Restaurant! Great wine list as well!
GR
GenR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Friendly staff and delicious food. Crème Brulee was absolutely amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We very much enjoyed the whole experience. The food was excellent and Shannon took excellent care of us. We we’re also seated very quickly and they made sure we were warm on a cool evening. My girlfriend and I enjoyed a salad, the crab cake, and the prosciutto pizza. We will definitely be returning for some of the more established entrées.
J
Janno
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was so nice to see that Opal is still the great, consistent Restaurant that it has been for so long now - I appreciate it's longevity and that it feels so Local still. I easily made an early reservation, On-Line, for myself and my sweetheart, who's Birthday it was and who doesn't like crowds. The food was so good, and the service was great too, and so appreciated. I had whispered to the Server that it was a B-Day - and the Sweetheart didn't want a desert, but I ordered a Tiramisu, and it came w/ a b-day candle lit, and the Plate decorated - it was perfect, and although he had chocolate cake at home, we both enjoyed the Tiramisu very much - All in all, it was the perfect Sunday dinner choice.
ME
MichaelE
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Friendly service, excellent food, Friday evening the place was hopping. Our server Rachel was outstanding.
SM
ScottM
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Opal, every time we dine there the food is excellent, the service is personable and the atmosphere is delightful. Our favorite place to sit is one of the three window tables. Opal’s wine menu is extensive and their food pairings are spot on. Our favorite appetizer is the jumbo phyllo prawns. Every time we visit Santa Barbara, we definitely go to Opal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and outdoor seating.
F
Foodie
Central Coast
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food. Great service. A fun evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm spinach and scallops salad was was surprisingly awesome. The dough wrapped tiger prawns were a disappointment. The sea bass, duck, and rib eye were great. The rib eye was spectacular. Service and ambiance were very very good. A solid choice with a high degree of professionalism, service and quality throughout the entire meal.
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Richard
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A classic Santa Barbara eclectic menu from excellent pizza to interesting takes on beef, chicken, and, usually, a fish dish. Excellent cocktails and wine selections. Outstanding service. Locally owned.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was super delicious!! Definitely recommend going.
GL
GingerL
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have not been for a few years. Still the same great food with a few nice additions to the menu. The service was excellent and the ambience is very nice. It’s a lively atmosphere, but the noise level was perfect to enjoy our dinner and conversation. I highly recommend!
LB
LisaB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Hi food really good , staff friendly, but of a weight for service for drinks etc
WH
WilliamH
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent Team Service & Food!
VP
VeronicaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food did not take too long to get to our table & it was delicious. Service was polite & attentive. My boyfriend & I will be coming back :)
M
Marsha
Central Coast
188 reviews
vip
5.0
188 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food, service and the price cannot be beaten! While the ambience is a bit lacking, it doesn’t matter because the food is so good. We are always able to get the table we asked for, and the service is top notch.
HL
HarryLight
Los Angeles
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our Server, Shannon, was outstanding! The food was absolutely delicious!
NL
NapaLifeforMe
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Our steak was delicious! We had three apps, salads, entrees, cocktails and a bottle of wine. The Pasilla steak was the group favorite. Our server was a bit odd, kinda a fake friendly. We overheard another server, ex-olympian, and she was enjoying her customers. She seemed to enjoy her job and was not just going through the motions. We also asked for a wine recommendation. The man who came to help was not very friendly either. My husband is a wine maker and is familiar with wine and so it is not appreciated when there is no passion when the wine person is suggesting wines.
DP
DennisP
Orange County
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a treat. Drinks well made and generous. Food imaginative and well prepared. Service attentive but not intrusive.
SB
SBGal
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a guaranteed wonderful experience at Opal! I was out celebrating a special evening with friends/family. The food and drinks were perfection. The most lovely and attentive server, knowledgeable bartender, kind busser.
E
Elsie
Birmingham
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food. Good wine.
D
Deltagirl
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent environment, service and food. Luv the location and vibe
AK
AKX71
San Diego
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All our food was fantastic as well as the service. Couldn’t recommend the place more!
H
Hayv
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in Santa Barbara for a quick trip and I made a reservation here a week before. I’m so happy I did. This place was so delicious! Our server was great and everything was so fast. Top quality!
S
Sandra
San Francisco
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Superlative service and excellent food. We will be back.
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greatspot
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants, period. Love the food and ccoktials. The staff is great too!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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 1047 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 966-9676

1325 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2609

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
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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://opalrestaurantandbar.com/
Phone number
(805) 966-9676
Private party facilities
We can accommodate 50 guests on one side of the restaurant, and 70 on the other : 120 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 for more details by clicking on the Banquet inquiries tab below and filling out the Banquet Contact Form there.
Private party contact
Kristin : (805) 966-9676

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Opal Restaurant & Bar

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Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Warm Seafood Salad

Paella

Sauteed Chicken Picatta on Penne Pasta

Starters

Mixed Gourmet Greens$10.95

Butter Lettuce with Gorgonzola$11.95

Opal Classic Caesar$11.95

Fresh Roasted Red Beets and Grilled Pears$12.95

French Fried Portabello Mushrooms$12.95

Asian Glazed Crispy Calamari$15.95

Black Pepper Crusted Seared Rare Ahi$15.95

Pan Seared Fresh Salmon Soft Tacos$17.95

Pesto Sauteed Bay Scallop Salad$17.95

Shredded Phyllo Wrapped Tiger Prawns$16.95

Warm Slow Roasted Duck Confit on Portobello Mushroom Ravioli$14.95

Pan Seared Fresh Crab Cake$16.95

Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Mushroom$15.95

Pizzas from Our Wood Burning Oven

Shrimp Pizza$19.95

Smoked Chicken Pizza$17.95

Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Pizza$18.95

Wild Mushroom Pizza$16.95

Duck Confit Pizza$19.95

Pasta and Other Entrees

Vegetable Napoleon$18.95

Grilled Chicken Scallopini Rolled with Goat Cheese and Pesto$18.95

Sauteed Chicken Penne Pasta with a Homemade Chipotle Cream$18.95

Sauteed Chicken Picatta on Penne Pasta$18.95

Homemade Basil Fettuccine & Sauteed Shrimp$19.95

Wild Mushroom Risotto$19.95

Pasilla Chile Filet Mignon

Herb Grilled Filet Mignon

14 oz Grilled Ribeye Steak$43.95

Grilled Chicken Marsala$22.95

Honey Glazed Roasted Duck$29.95

Opal's Paella$29.95

Sautéed Filet Mignon tips on Spicy Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro$26.95

Fresh Seafood Entrees

Warm Seafood Salad$20.95

Lemon Grass Crusted Fresh Salmon$29.95

Kid's Menu

Kid's Pizza$11.95

Kid's Pasta$11.95

Dessert

Dessert

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