Opal

$$$ • American, Bars, Seafood

Hours:
1325 State St, Santa Barbara
(805) 966-9676

About Opal

Opal is a gem of a restaurant that offers a variety of tastes. The Calamari, including the Asian calamari, is a standout dish, with many considering it the best in town. The menu features delicious, well-prepared options, including the popular Duck breast. The restaurant provides a charming atmosphere and outstanding service, making it a top choice for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a simply fabulous dining experience. The atmosphere is comfy and inviting, with a lovely owner and friendly staff. The menu is wonderfully varied, offering great wines and delicious cocktails to complement the meal. Dishes like the stellar filet mignon, divine swordfish, and roasted duck showcase the chef's skill and quality. For dessert, the cheesecake is highly recommended. Opal has been recognized as a trustworthy, complete food experience from appetizer to dessert, with many guests returning for the excellent food and service.

Guests often enjoy dining outside, especially with live music adding to the ambiance. The staff is very friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant experience. Appetizers like phyllo wrapped prongs are praised for their sweetness and perfect cooking, while dishes such as basil fettuccine with shrimp and angel hair pasta with beef tips are appreciated for their fresh, cohesive flavors. The restaurant is accommodating to dietary sensitivities, modifying dishes for gluten and dairy restrictions. Many visitors find Opal to be a highly recommended spot with great service, delicious food, and a warm atmosphere, making it a favorite for both locals and travelers. While some recent reviews mention a strange experience with service, overall, the restaurant is well-run, serving food on time and at a decent price. The welcoming hosts and great wine selection contribute to the positive vibe, and many guests have been coming for years, highlighting the consistent quality and friendly environment.

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Opal Reviews

4.6
658 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
73%
4
15%
3
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3%
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Food
4.6
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.6

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Restaurantji Rating

Great service, delicious food and nice atmosphere. The guys who was playing guitar on a street was fantastic 🤗!

The owner is a rude, mean coward who made our eight year old son cry because he was looking at a phone.

His whole routine of being rude is ok with adults but not so with children. Instead of letting us know about his intolerance for phones he chose to menace and intimidate our son. Total coward.

This cowardice continued when we confronted him about his devilish behavior. What did he do? He ran away like a little baby who knows he is in trouble. This guy who could...read full review

Unreal experience! From the moment the doors opened we were greeted by the owner and given the most amazing experience and Thai food of our lives!
He crafted dishes custom tailored to our liking including our little picky eaters!!!! Heck he even got them to eat broccoli….
We came in with an open mind and empty bellies and left beyond satisfied with the multi course meal and even better service experience. All pictures were courses provided for our family of 4!
Love...read full review

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Hours

Monday 5 - 9PM
Tuesday 5 - 9PM
Wednesday 5 - 10:30PM
Thursday 5 - 9PM
Friday 5 - 10PM
Saturday 5 - 10PM
Sunday 5 - 9PM
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