Opal Restaurant and Bar

09/24/2026

Great conversations are shared over dinner.

Heading to the Arlington to hear influential podcaster, author, and thought leader Scott Galloway this Friday September 25th?Make your evening even more memorable with dinner at Opal beforehand.

Gather with friends, enjoy exceptional cuisine and refreshing handcrafted cocktails, and start the evening with great food and conversation before the show.

Join us at Opal and make a night of it.

09/22/2026

New Mocktails at Opal 🍹✨

Start your week with something deliciously different.

Explore our dedicated Mocktail Menu, featuring vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and creative alcohol-free sips.

• Espresso Non-Tini — Our Weekly Mocktail Special, featuring rich espresso flavors with a smooth, indulgent finish.

• Botanical Smash — A refreshing blend of botanical flavors and bright, fresh notes.

• Blackberry Mule — Juicy blackberry flavors with a crisp, zesty finish.

• Agave Pear — Sweet pear and smooth agave come together in a light, refreshing sip.

• Tropical Spice — Vibrant tropical flavors balanced with a warm hint of spice.

Enjoy 25% off all mocktails every Monday, plus a new weekly special revealed each Monday.

Come join us for an evening that will raise your spirits, but…without spirits!

09/17/2026

Your Happy Hour Starts at Opal 🍹

Make the most of your evening at Opal Restaurant & Bar with our Happy Hour Menu and Light Bites, served daily from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the bar.

Enjoy an enticing selection of bites, from Shredded Phyllo Wrapped Tiger Prawns and Asian Glazed Flash Fried Calamari to Pan Seared Fresh Salmon Soft Tacos and our tempting Gourmet Pizzas.

Happy Hour Drink Specials
$9 Margaritas & Well Cocktails
$9 Red & White Wines of the Week
$6 Draughtsman Beers

Looking for something a little more special? Explore our signature cocktails, including the Cocomojito and Mandarin Ginger Cosmo.

Whether you’re joining us after work, meeting friends, or simply looking for a delicious way to start your evening, Happy Hour at Opal is the perfect time to relax, sip, and savor.

Daily | 5:00–6:00 pm | Bar Only

We look forward to welcoming you!

09/13/2026

09/10/2026

Man, it’s a hot one! 🔥🎶

And it’s about to get even hotter when Santana takes the stage at the Santa Barbara Bowl this Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13!

Make your concert night even more memorable with a delicious pre-concert dinner at Opal. Join us for exceptional cuisine, seasonal specials, refreshing handcrafted cocktails, and an unforgettable dining experience before heading to the Bowl.

Make your reservations today and let the rhythm carry you into an incredible evening! 🎸🍷

09/09/2026

Beat the heat and cool off with a seasonal cocktail at Opal.

🥥 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

🌿 Basil Vodka Gimlet – Tito’s Vodka, fresh basil, lime & simple syrup

🍊Sparkling Tequila Sunrise – Tequila, fresh orange juice, Luxardo cherry syrup & sparkling w**e

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

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 & Winery | Happy Canyon AVA 🍷

How to Enter:
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2️⃣ Follow Opal Restaurant and Bar + Grassini Family Vineyards & Winery | Happy Canyon AVA
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments

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🏆 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!