Opal sits on State Street in Santa Barbara's Arts District, a stretch known for its galleries, theaters, and restaurants. The kitchen works in what it calls Eclectic California Cuisine, pulling from the multi-cultural heritage of American food with dishes that often lean Asian, made with ingredients sourced fresh daily. Regulars keep coming back for the seafood and pasta dishes in particular, along with portions that run generous for the price.
The bar side carries a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, a specialty martini menu, and a broader creative cocktail program, giving Opal a pull for drinks as much as dinner. The room can also handle large groups: either side of the dining space, or the restaurant in full, can be booked out for semi-private or private events.
Opal has settled into a role as a State Street local's favorite, with a following that credits the staff and the overall vibe as much as what's on the plate.
The bar side carries a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, a specialty martini menu, and a broader creative cocktail program, giving Opal a pull for drinks as much as dinner. The room can also handle large groups: either side of the dining space, or the restaurant in full, can be booked out for semi-private or private events.
Opal has settled into a role as a State Street local's favorite, with a following that credits the staff and the overall vibe as much as what's on the plate.