First time here, couldn't have picked a better place for first time to Santa Barbara. Food was exceptionally fresh, unique and loaded with flavor. Service and ambiance was perfect also. This place really has their act together. Well run operation and serving food on time and for a decent price.
Jen
We've been coming to Opal for years. The food is always good as is the ambience. This time however the service was very strange. She seemed like she didn't want to be there at all. Maybe she was having a bad night, our whole table noticed it though. We also had several starters and entees and got no bread. Maybe petty but every other table had a bread basket.
bridget
We are there almost every week. I think that itself says something about the restaurant. The hosts are always welcoming and warm. Food and wine selection both are great. We always enjoy being there!
Regina
Delicious food, they don't mind minor modifications to a dish, good service. The Meyer Lemon Tartlet was excellent.
michele
The Warm Seafood Salad and Salmon Soft Tacos were both delicious entrees at this lively, art-filled restaurant along the State Street Promenade in Santa Barbara. Matt, our attentive host, made sure the food was carefully prepared around my numerous food allergies. We'll be going back.
NATASA
My Husband and I were celebrating a few days early our 20 years of marriage. We could not pick a better place. The chef truly knows how to cook a PERFECT ribeye steak and just about everything else on the menu. The service was also top notch, with the rising star our server Sam being the most genuinely nice and knowledgeable local person one can ever meet. Thank You Guys so much for everything! We are truly looking forward to see You soon!
Amy
I've never been disappointed when dining at Opal, Richard and all of the staff are exemplary. We celebrated my birthday and it's the best place to celebrate any occasion
Ron
We are visitors on our first trip to Santa Barbara. I searched under, "where do locals eat" and Opal came up. it was outstanding.
Ann
we sat outside; it's right on the sidewalk / street so there is more activity with cars and pedestrians but overall was fine.
Stephanie
We love opal and have been there many times. The food and wine is excellent. Service is exceptional and we look forward to our next reservation.
Friendly and professional service with delicious food and a nice atmosphere. We had a great time.
Tim Mathias
Great find on State St. Paul our waiter was the best! Nice menu with lots of choices. We sat outside on the sidewalk. There was a quitarist playing nearby and the music was perfect. Not too loud and contributed to the outside experience/ambiance. There are lots of restaurant choices nearby but I highly recommend Opal and Paul. I don't think you will be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joey Medeiros
Food was great. Fresh seafood and ample selection and creativity. Service was quite ordinary and slow. Ambiance was cozy but stale.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Adri
Opal was a great experience. We had a reservation and were sat immediately. The atmosphere was nice. Although, I don’t usually like sitting by the window, there were many people walking their dogs, it made up for it lol Our server was very friendly and attentive the whole time. The wait wasn’t long for our drinks and food. The cocktails we ordered were really good. For an appetizer we ordered the phyllo wrapped prongs and they were so good. The phyllo dough added a little sweetness to the prongs and they weren’t over cooked. The sauce was delicious. I ordered the basil fettuccine and shrimp. The shrimp was good, the pasta tasted fresh, and the sauce was creamy. I though the flavors were cohesive and worked well together. My partner ordered the angel hair pasta w beef tips and enjoyed it. Our visit was on a short trip to SB and if i was in the area again, I def eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
タママ二等兵
Everything from the food to the service was excellent. I’m already looking forward to coming back!
First time here, couldn't have picked a better place for first time to Santa Barbara. Food was exceptionally fresh, unique and loaded with flavor. Service and ambiance was perfect also. This place really has their act together. Well run operation and serving food on time and for a decent price.
We've been coming to Opal for years. The food is always good as is the ambience. This time however the service was very strange. She seemed like she didn't want to be there at all. Maybe she was having a bad night, our whole table noticed it though. We also had several starters and entees and got no bread. Maybe petty but every other table had a bread basket.
We are there almost every week. I think that itself says something about the restaurant. The hosts are always welcoming and warm. Food and wine selection both are great. We always enjoy being there!
Delicious food, they don't mind minor modifications to a dish, good service. The Meyer Lemon Tartlet was excellent.
The Warm Seafood Salad and Salmon Soft Tacos were both delicious entrees at this lively, art-filled restaurant along the State Street Promenade in Santa Barbara. Matt, our attentive host, made sure the food was carefully prepared around my numerous food allergies. We'll be going back.
My Husband and I were celebrating a few days early our 20 years of marriage. We could not pick a better place. The chef truly knows how to cook a PERFECT ribeye steak and just about everything else on the menu. The service was also top notch, with the rising star our server Sam being the most genuinely nice and knowledgeable local person one can ever meet. Thank You Guys so much for everything! We are truly looking forward to see You soon!
I've never been disappointed when dining at Opal, Richard and all of the staff are exemplary. We celebrated my birthday and it's the best place to celebrate any occasion
We are visitors on our first trip to Santa Barbara. I searched under, "where do locals eat" and Opal came up. it was outstanding.
we sat outside; it's right on the sidewalk / street so there is more activity with cars and pedestrians but overall was fine.
We love opal and have been there many times. The food and wine is excellent. Service is exceptional and we look forward to our next reservation.
Restaurantji Recommends
Friendly and professional service with delicious food and a nice atmosphere. We had a great time.
Great find on State St. Paul our waiter was the best! Nice menu with lots of choices. We sat outside on the sidewalk. There was a quitarist playing nearby and the music was perfect. Not too loud and contributed to the outside experience/ambiance. There are lots of restaurant choices nearby but I highly recommend Opal and Paul. I don't think you will be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great. Fresh seafood and ample selection and creativity. Service was quite ordinary and slow. Ambiance was cozy but stale.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Opal was a great experience. We had a reservation and were sat immediately. The atmosphere was nice. Although, I don’t usually like sitting by the window, there were many people walking their dogs, it made up for it lol
Our server was very friendly and attentive the whole time. The wait wasn’t long for our drinks and food. The cocktails we ordered were really good. For an appetizer we ordered the phyllo wrapped prongs and they were so good. The phyllo dough added a little sweetness to the prongs and they weren’t over cooked. The sauce was delicious. I ordered the basil fettuccine and shrimp. The shrimp was good, the pasta tasted fresh, and the sauce was creamy. I though the flavors were cohesive and worked well together. My partner ordered the angel hair pasta w beef tips and enjoyed it.
Our visit was on a short trip to SB and if i was in the area again, I def eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything from the food to the service was excellent. I’m already looking forward to coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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