opal restaurant and bar

The Santa Barbara Independent

opal_admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:27:12 +0000

D. J. Palladino
“The most glorious tastes sampled, came from a pesto-sauteed bay scallop salad, served on baby spinach with a roasted garlic dressing and toasted pinenuts. Like a musical glissando, the flavors coast gracefully from the unexpected sweetness of the scallops to the tangy vinaigrette-coasted leaves, ending happily in the slightly bitter bite of the spinach and toasted nuts—a flavor just strong enough to set up a sweetness craving only satisfied by the next bite. Now that’s what I’m talking about, the circle of life.”

SB Newpress

opal_admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:26:26 +0000

“A real jewel…Opal Restaurant and Bar serves a medley of warmth, style and mouth watering meals”

The Beacon – Dining Ins and Outs

opal_admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:25:47 +0000

Gabe Saglie
“Opal is turning out culinary masterpieces. The art of cooking and a deep bar draws hungry crowds of fans.”

Kenneth Frick

opal_admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:31:08 +0000

Dear Tina and Richard,

Greg and I would like to thank you for the wonderful dinner. As usual Carrie did an outstanding job! And for treating our clients like gold! It is so good to have such an outstanding and reliable restaurant available to us in Santa Barbara.

Sincerely,

Michael Arnold

opal_admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:29:48 +0000

Tina and Richard,

Thank you again-the rehearsal dinner party on the 30th of September was an unqualified success. We had more compliments (on the food, service and ambiance) than I could count.

See you soon.

Megan Guffey

opal_admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:28:53 +0000

Dear Richard, Tina and staff at Opal,
I really appreciate your restaurant, not only did you provide me with great food and great service, buty also a friendly atmosphere. If you have not picked up on the idea yet, Opal is my favorite restaurant. I’ve always been greeted with kindness and great smiles. Opal was definitely a place where I was able to find peace amidst my final semester at Westmont. Thanks again. Keep up the great (and I mean GREAT!) work.

Westways (AAA magazine)

opal_admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:24:43 +0000

“Terrific Pastas, Seafood and Pizzas make this bistro a big draw”

Zagat

opal_admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:24:02 +0000

This centrally located New American Bistro still shines with “gourmet food at everyday prices”, and remains an “absolute must in S.B.” for “well-prepared”, “creative” fare complemented by “superb”, “illuminating” wines. “Charming” décor, a “satisfyingly buzzy” ambiance and “accommodating” service should keep it a “favorite with the locals”