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Opal Restaurant and BarvsThe Lark
Both Opal Restaurant and Bar and The Lark are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Lark ranks significantly higher than Opal Restaurant and Bar. The Lark is ranked #1 in Santa Barbara with praise from 5 sources including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Opal Restaurant and Bar
Concierge
Gayot
1325 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $10/night
Concierge "The always-packed Opal is known for its eclectic world-influenced cuisine and extensive wine list, with 300 vintages and 30 wines served by the glass."
Gayot13.0
"Opal offers eclectic, wine-friendly California cuisine in the heart of Santa Barbara's downtown theater district." Full review
The Lark Gayot
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
The Infatuation
Zagat
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Time Out
131 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $0/night
Gayot14.0
"Seasonally inspired fare in Santa Barbara's trendy Funk Zone." Full review
Fodor's "Shared dining—small plates and larger—and a seasonal menu showcasing local ingredients are the focus at this urban-chic restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Lark is a hit for its locally sourced shared plates such as brussels sprouts with dates, pork belly with a bourbon and peach glaze and grilled octopus with roasted cauliflower and sea beans." Full review
The Infatuation "A massive, modern restaurant in a former fish market...smack in the heart of the Funk Zone, The Lark is the pride and joy of Santa Barbara." Full review
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But it’s here, in Santa Barbara, and still one of the hardest reservations in town. Plan ahead.
Zagat "This moderately priced Santa Barbara New American sits in a former fish market between the docks and the train station." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Vibrant dining room has become one of the trendiest places in town, largely thanks to the urban scene it fashions through an edgy décor and vintage lighting...meals are served as large, family-style." Full review
Frommer's "The furnishings are reclaimed and repurposed and the food is über-local and fresh. Plunk yourself down at a wooden booth (with benches built from church pews) or table, or at the giant communal table." Full review
Time Out "It’s a celebration of the Central Coast with a seasonally changing menu—the constant being a menu that’s split between “the farm,” “the ocean” and “the ranch.”" Full review
