Opal Restaurant and Bar for Fine Dining in Santa Barbara

opal restaurant and bar
Eclectic California Cuisine
1325 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805.966.9676

 Opal Restaurant and Bar for Specialty Martinis, Cocktails and an Award Winning Wine List
 

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Phyllo Wrapped Tiger Prawns, Thai Salmon and 'Like Water for Chocolate' Surprise
HOURS:
Dinner
Sun-Thurs: 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Fri-Sat: 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Full Bar:
Awesome martini specialties, coffees, after dinner drinks. "Perfect 10" martini made with Half Stoli Gold and Half Tangueray 10. Over 35 vodkas on the menu. Our list of spirits is always growing, so if you don't see your favorite on our menu, just ask! If we don't have it, we guarantee to get is for you by your next visit!
Wine List:
Extensive, and winner of the Wine Spectator Award for the past 11 years. Nice selection of wines by the glass as well.
Sidewalk Dining:
Limited seating.
Takeout and Delivery
Children's Menu
Pasta, pizza
-- Dinner --
Starters
Grilled Eggplant and Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad  17.95
with gourmet greens, a cilantro infused extra virgin olive oil and goat cheese pesto crostinis
Opal Classic Caesar Salad  14.95
with fresh grated parmigiano reggiano and garlic croutons
Mixed Gourmet Greens  13.95
with red tomatoes, roasted pinenuts and our herb vinaigrette
Pesto Sauteed Bay Scallop Salad  18.95
with toasted pinenuts and fresh grated parmigiano reggiano on a baby spinach salad with our roasted garlic dressing.  LOCAL'S FAVORITE
Butter Lettuce with Gorgonzola  14.95
with shaved red onions and our herb vinaigrette
Black-Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna Seared Rare  18.95
with an amazuki ginger cucumber salad, crispy wontons and a wasabi cream
French Fried Portabello Mushrooms  15.95
with gourmet truffle oil and a balsamic reduction
Pan Seared Fresh Crab Cake on Sesame Beurre Blanc  19.95
tender wild red deepsea crabmeat cake, on a sesame beurre blanc, a drizzle of wasabi cream, fresh mango salsa and crispy potato strings
Shredded Phyllo Wrapped Tiger Prawns  18.95
flash fried served with a coconut curry dipping sauce, on Napa cabbage salad with mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, julienne vegetables and our sesame Asian vinaigrette
Pan Seared Fresh Salmon Soft Tacos  19.95
warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded red and green cabbage
Soup du Jour  10.95
Tonight's special
Asian Glazed Flash-Fried Calamari  17.95
baby arugula, crispy Asian rice noodles
Fresh Roasted Red Beets & Grilled Pears  15.95
with candied pecans, gorgonzola cheese and our honey balsamic vinaigrette
Warm Slow Roasted Duck Confit  17.95
with toasted macadamia nuts and sun-dried cherries in a sage brown butter sauce
Pan Seared Fresh Sea Scallops on Warm Angel Hair Pasta  25.95
with watercress, avocado and a roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
STARTER SPECIAL:  Mkt Price
Tonight's special
 
Pizzas from our Wood-Burning Pizza Oven
Homemade Tiger Shrimp Pizza  22.95
pesto, baby spinach, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, fresh grated parmigiano reggiano and pecorino cheese
Homemade Smoked Chicken Pizza  21.95
smoked mozzarella and a chipotle glaze, tomatoes, shaved red onions, fresh cilantro
Homemade Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Pizza  22.95
garlic, spinach, pesto, tomatoes, shaved red onions and smoked mozzarella
Homemade Wild Mushroom Pizza  20.95
pesto, goat cheese, smoked mozzarella, caramelized onions, red tomato, arugula, watercress, gourmet truffle sea salt
Homemade Gourmet Duck Confit Pizza  22.95
with homemade pesto, caramelized onion, grilled pear, red tomato, fresh thyme, gorgonzola and smoked mozzarella cheeses
 
Fresh Seafood Entrees
Warm Seafood Salad on Fresh Baby Spinach  24.95
and gourmet greens, with sauteed fresh shrimp, salmon, bay scallops, and fresh fish of the day, campari tomatoes, fresh cilantro and our roasted garlic dressing.   LOCAL'S FAVORITE  --  ENTREE SIZE
Fresh Fish Special    Mkt Price
Tonight's special
Lemon Grass Crusted Sustainably Farmed Fresh Salmon  35.95
Thai curry sauce, sauteed julienne vegetables, caramelized apple & orange zest basmati rice.   LOCAL'S FAVORITE
Blackened Sustainably Caught Fresh Chilean Seabass  45.95
on a mild jalapeno cilantro cream sauce, on a fresh herb risotto, with fresh seasonal vegetables, and finished with a roasted corn wild mushroom salsa.
 
Pasta Steak and Other Entrees
Grilled Chicken Scallopini Salad  20.95
Rolled with Goat Cheese and Pesto, on a salad of baby arugula and watercress with avocado, tomatoes and our herb.   ENTREE SIZE
Sauteed Chicken on Penne Pasta  22.95 
with a homemade chipotle cream, caramelized onions, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sweet basil and fresh grated parmigiano reggiano (may be ordered Gluten Free, with a corn-based fusili pasta)   LOCAL'S FAVORITE    SPICY
Homemade Basil Fettuccine with Sauteed Tiger Shrimp  23.95
with homemade pesto, tomatoes, fire roasted red pepper and smoked mozzarella cream sauce.   GLUTEN FREE OPTION
Vegetable Napoleon  20.95
gorgonzola potato cake, wild mushrooms, grilled portobello mushroom, grilled eggplant, sauteed garlic spinach, grilled polenta, roasted red peppers, roasted tomato sauce, fresh grated parmiggiano reggiano
Wild Mushroom Risotto  22.95
fresh asparagus, artichokes toasted walnuts, freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cream and truffle oil
Honey Glazed Roasted Duck  33.95
butternut squash risotto, baby roasted root vegetables, port wine demi glace
Pasilla Chile Filet Mignon   6 oz 41.95  |  9 oz 58.95
whipped truffle butter yukon potatoes, smoked mozzarella, pesto stuffed grilled pasilla chile, roasted garlic and wild mushroom    LOCAL'S FAVORITE,  SPICY
Herb Grilled Filet Mignon    6 oz 41.95   |   9 oz 58.95
with whipped truffle butter yukon potatoes, sauteed broccoli and green beans, and a port wine marsala and wild mushrooms cream sauce   LOCAL'S FAVORITE
Opal's Paella  32.95
bay scallops, tiger prawns, black mussels, chicken and chorizo sausage saffron on rice, tomatoes, cilantro and anaheim chiles, in a garlic herb broth.   SPICY
Grilled Australian Lamb Chops  47.95
sauteed garlic spinach, whipped yukon potatoes, rosemary & sweet onion zinfandel sauce
Grilled Chicken Marsala  25.95
sauteed wild mushrooms, herb risotto, seasonal vegetables, tomato marsala cream sauce
Sauteed Chicken Picatta on Penne Pasta  22.95
Lemon beurre blanc, tomatoes, sauteed garlic, capers, cilantro, fresh grated parmigiano reggiano  (may be ordered Gluten Free, with a corn-based fusili pasta)
Sauteed Filet Mignon Tips on Spicy Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro  30.95
with extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes, wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, sweet basil, fresh herbs and fresh grated parmigiano reggiano
14 oz. Grilled Ribeye Steak  58.95
with Tuscan style white beans, a garlic herb butter and sauteed fresh vegetables
 
In-House Desserts
"Like Water for Chocolate" Surprise  12.95
Hint: Belgian Callebaut Dark Chocolate and Raspberries
Dark Chocolate Pecan Tart  11.95
with fresh whipped cream and a vanilla bean creme anglaise
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee  10.95
Rich custard with a caramelized sugar top
Homemade Meyer Lemon Tartlet  11.95
Meyer lemon sabayon mousse with creme anglaise and fresh berries
 
In-House Kids Menu
Kid's Pizza  12.95
with Opal's housemade roasted tomato sauce and mozzarella
Kid's Pasta  12.95
penne pasta, choice of alfredo sauce, butter sauce, or Opal's roasted tomato sauce
* Chilies will vary in spice depending on the season.
Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.
 

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