Opal Restaurant and Bar

Opal Restaurant and Bar A local's favorite, opal restaurant and bar infuses an Eclectic California Cuisine with creative in
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✨Celebrate Father’s Day at opal restaurant and bar This Sunday June 21st Its Fathers Day, and a young Dad, a middle-aged...
06/19/2026

✨Celebrate Father’s Day
at opal restaurant and bar

This Sunday June 21st

Its Fathers Day, and a young Dad, a middle-aged Dad, and an older Dad walk into a bar....

Is this a joke? 🤣 If it is, all dads and dad jokes are always welcome at opal restaurant and bar, but especially this weekend, where you can treat the dad in your life to a great Father’s Day meal!

We are offering our regular menu plus these Father’s Day specials:

APPETIZER
Bacon-Wrapped Tiger Shrimp on Baby Spinach.
With Toasted Pinenuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Beets,
Crumbled Goat Cheese, and our Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

ENTREES
opal’s Ossobuco in a Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction Sauce
Tender Veal Shank, Braised and Slow Roasted.
With a Creamy Saffron Risotto, and fresh sauteed Asparagus

Almond Crusted Fresh Atlantic Halibut
on a Caramelized Apple Orange Zest Basmati Rice
with an Orange Ginger Beurre Blanc and Fresh Tropical Salsa

DESSERT
Organic Strawberry Cheesecake
With a Raspberry Coulis

Join us for good food, great company, and a few of Dad’s favorite things; including jokes that are “well-seasoned”, just like his steak.

Heading to the Bob Dylan concert at the Santa Barbara bowl tomorrow, and looking for something more than just a cup of c...
06/16/2026

Heading to the Bob Dylan concert at the Santa Barbara bowl tomorrow, and looking for something more than just a cup of coffee for the road?

Don’t think twice, head over to Opal where, with our Eclectic California Cuisine, extensive wines by the glass program, and creative craft cocktail collection, you’re sure to find whatever you desire!

Were open at 5, come join us!

✨ Dinner & a Show — Plus a Chance to Win! ✨Make your evening at Opal Restaurant & Bar even more memorable. Join us for d...
06/10/2026

✨ Dinner & a Show — Plus a Chance to Win! ✨

Make your evening at Opal Restaurant & Bar even more memorable. Join us for dinner before Ensemble Theatre Company’s final production of the season, Every Brilliant Thing, at the New Vic (June 3–21).

One lucky guest will win:
🎁 A $100 Opal Restaurant & Bar Gift Certificate
🎭 Two tickets to a future Ensemble Theatre Company performance

TO ENTER: Simply dine with us before the show and mention you’re attending Every Brilliant Thing when making your reservation through OpenTable or by calling (805) 966-9676.

Enjoy an exceptional meal, experience a remarkable performance, and you could be planning your next night out on us.

Reserve your table today!

Congratulations to Our Previous Winners, Jim & Trudy Chiddix!

Going to the Granada Friday to see the Premier Eagles Tribute Band, Desperado?Where can you go to grab a bite and a deli...
06/04/2026

Going to the Granada Friday to see the Premier Eagles Tribute Band, Desperado?

Where can you go to grab a bite and a delicious cocktail thats not “just another Tequila Sunrise”? Opal restaurant and bar.

You can check in any time you like, but when everything is this good, you may never WANT to leave. 

And,  if you really love a good Tequila Sunrise, try ours, made with Nosotros Tequila and a splash of Grand Marnier.

See you Friday!

🎓 Join us for Graduation Weekend at Opal Restaurant & Bar!June 12–14, 2026To give families and friends more opportunitie...
06/04/2026

🎓 Join us for Graduation Weekend at Opal Restaurant & Bar!
June 12–14, 2026

To give families and friends more opportunities to celebrate, we’ll be open for lunch and dinner on Saturday and opening early at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Parties of 6 or fewer may enjoy our regular menu, while parties of 7 or more can celebrate with our special 3-Course Graduation Prix Fixe Menu.

Reservations are available through our website. For larger parties, please call (805) 966-9676.

We look forward to celebrating this special weekend with you! 🥂

05/21/2026

For over 25 years, Opal Restaurant and Bar’s wine list has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and was runner up this year for Best Santa Barbara Wine List in a local reader’s poll.

With over 200 selections sourced both locally and from all the major wine regions of the world, opal’s diverse wine list ensures there is a wine for every occasion, and with over 40 exceptional wines by the glass, each guest at every table can comfortably choose a unique wine to suit their dish or preference if no group wine is chosen.

So the next time you want to wine and dine, opal has both the wine and the dine covered for you!

Mothers Day at Opal Restaurant and Bar So many wonderful ways to celebrate 🌸🍹Our spring cocktail collection features a r...
05/09/2026

Mothers Day at Opal Restaurant and Bar

So many wonderful ways to celebrate 🌸

🍹Our spring cocktail collection features a refreshing array of delicious new creations.

🥗 Our entire menu is available, plus unique Mother’s Day specials.

🌹And as a wonderful floral appreciation, everyone’s mother will leave with a beautiful long-stemmed rose from opal.

Come join us!

On Mother’s Day we’re opening early at 4pm.

Seating times:

• First seating: between 4:00 and 6:00 PM
• Second seating: between 6:15 and 8:00 PM

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

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