Opal Restaurant & Bar
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(805) 966-9676Additional 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
- 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
- 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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Menu
Starters
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
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- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
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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
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(805) 966-96761325 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
- 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