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09/04/2026

Celebrate Labor Day Opal

As summer winds down, there’s still time to savor everything we love about the season at Opal.

Make the most of Labor Day Weekend in Santa Barbara with vibrant, refreshing flavors designed to bring a welcome cool note to these final warm days.

Enjoy seasonal specialties like our Spicy Tiger Shrimp Watermelon Salad, along with local favorites, like our Black-Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna, Seared Rare. Explore the rest of our menu and finish your meal with a delicious dessert.

Pair your dinner with one of our seasonal cocktails, and take a little more time to relax, dine, and enjoy the flavors of summer before the season changes.

Come savor Labor Day Weekend Specials and the final days of summer at Opal.

08/27/2026

This Saturday August 29, as part of the Santa Barbara independent’s 40th anniversary Celebration, opal restaurant and bar is proud to participate as one of the “pit-stops” offering celebratory experiences around town.

We are offering a complementary individual size portion of our Shredded Phyllo Wrapped Prawns with Coconut Curry Sauce appetizer with any entree.

Come join us and help celebrate the independent’s 40th Anniversary

08/27/2026

🎉 This is the final giveaway of our Friday Cinema Series! 🍷✨

Enter for a chance to win a $50 Opal Gift Card + a bottle of 2023 Grassini “Articondo” Cabernet Sauvignon!

A bottle of Articondo pairs beautifully with so many of our menu favorites; from our delicious gourmet pizzas to our flavorful 14 oz. Ribeye Steak. 🍷🥩🍕

Stop by Opal Restaurant & Bar this Friday! Dine in, enjoy a cocktail, or order takeout and turn your evening into the perfect dinner-and-a-movie kind of night. We’re just a few blocks from the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse!

Then, catch a film under the stars as part of the Free Summer Cinema Series. The movie starts at 8:30 PM, and this week’s feature is the beloved musical romantic comedy, Hairspray! 🎬✨

🎁 This Friday’s Giveaway:
• A $50 Gift Card to Opal
• A bottle of 2023 Grassini “Articondo” Cabernet Sauvignon from Grassini Family Vineyards & W**ery | Happy Canyon AVA 🍷

How to Enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow Opal Restaurant and Bar + Grassini Family Vineyards & W**ery | Happy Canyon AVA
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments

✨ Bonus Entries:
📲 Share this post to your story
📸 Tag us when you dine with us on a Friday!

🏆 Winner will be announced Wednesday, September 2, 2026!

Good luck—and we’ll see you for dinner and a movie! 🎬🍷✨

08/21/2026

Train’s The Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour is coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl this Saturday, August 22!

Drops of Jupiter? You don’t have to travel all the way to Jupiter for a great night. Just drop into Opal first.

We’re opening early at 4:30 PM so you can enjoy great food, cocktails, and a little fuel before the show.

Drop in, dine with us, and then head off to an incredible night with Train!

See you Saturday!

08/14/2026

🎬 Friday Summer Cinema + Opal Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card + a bottle of Jaffurs Viognier.

A bottle of Jaffurs Viognier pairs perfectly with many of our menu items; especially our Lemon Grass Crusted Fresh Salmon w/ thai curry sauce, sauteed julienne vegetables, caramelized apple & orange zest basmati rice.

Stop by Fridays at Opal Restaurant & Bar. You can dine in, grab a cocktail, or order takeout and turn your evening into a dinner-and-a-movie kind of night! Opal is just a few blocks from the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse.

Then, catch a film under the stars as part of the Free Summer Cinema Series.

Movie starts at 8:30 PM!

🎁 This Friday’s Giveaway:

💳 $50 Opal Gift Card
🍷 Bottle of Jaffurs Viognier — Jaffurs W**e Cellars

How to Enter:

1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow Opal Restaurant and Bar + Jaffurs W**e Cellars
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments

✨ Bonus Entries:
📲 Share this post to your story
📸 Tag us when you dine on a Friday!

🏆 Winner announced the week of 08/24

08/13/2026

Opal Restaurant and Bar has been nominated for Santa Barbara’s Independent Best of Santa Barbara® under Best Restaurant W**e List.

Voting ends August 26, and ballots must include votes in at least 20 categories to be included.

Bestof.independent.com

08/06/2026

💃 Fiesta Flavors at Opal Restaurant & Bar

During Fiesta, experience our inspired take on Latin cuisine, featuring a selection of vibrant and flavorful Fiesta Specials:

✨ Slow-Roasted Duck Confit Taquitos
✨ Traditional Homemade Red Pozole Soup
✨ Fresh Seafood-Filled Pasilla Chile Relleno
✨ Grilled Fresh Swordfish with Tomatillo Sauce

And to sip alongside it all, enjoy a refreshing summer cocktail like our Sparkling Tequila Sunrise. 🍹

Join us at Opal for vibrant flavors, creative cocktails, and a Fiesta worth celebrating.

07/31/2026

Summer Never Tasted So Refreshing 🍸

Opal’s seasonal cocktail menu is here, featuring refreshing, handcrafted creations designed for Santa Barbara’s summer days.

🥥 Coco Mojito – Cruzan Coconut Rum, mango, coconut, fresh lime, mint & a splash of soda

🍈 Japanese Slipper – Nolet’s Gin, Midori, yuzu, lemon, agave & Cointreau
 🍍 Desert Bird – Nosotros Blanco Tequila, pineapple, lime & Campari
 🍊 Sparkling Tequila Sunrise – Tequila, fresh orange juice, Luxardo cherry syrup & sparkling w**e
 🌿 Basil Vodka Gimlet – Tito’s Vodka, fresh basil, lime & simple syrup

Great cocktails deserve great company. Pair your favorite summer sip with one of Opal’s signature starters, from our crispy Shredded Phyllo-Wrapped Tiger Prawns with coconut curry dipping sauce to our Asian Glazed Flash-Fried Calamari or Black Pepper-Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna. It’s the perfect way to begin your meal.

Join us this weekend, sip something new, and discover your next favorite cocktail at Opal.

07/29/2026

Summer is on the menu at Opal. ☀️

Cool off with our seasonal favorites:
🥑 Chilled Avocado Soup
🍤 Spicy Tiger Shrimp Watermelon Salad
🍉 Refreshing Watermelon Gazpacho

These summer creations are light, vibrant, and made for warm days.

Join us this week or weekend and discover your next favorite dish, because every visit brings something new to the table.

07/27/2026

There’s Always Something New to Discover at Opal Restaurant and Bar

Our most recent weekend specials feature Slow Roasted Short Ribs on a Chipotle Honey Adobo Sauce.

From the moment we introduced it, it became so popular we had to offer it on a more regular basis. So it is now available every weekend, as one of our Friday and Saturday specials.

Join us soon and discover your next favorite dish, particularly on weekends when we will be introducing our latest creations!

Address

1325 State St
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 9pm
Tuesday	5pm - 9pm
Wednesday	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	5pm - 9pm
Friday	5pm - 10pm
Saturday	5pm - 11pm
Sunday	5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18059669676

Website

http://www.opalrestaurantandbar.com/

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