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Angel Oak Terrace - Angel Oak, Santa Barbara, CA

Angel Oak

4.6
4.6
1177 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
The signature fine dining restaurant located at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Angel Oak brings elevated California coastal cuisine to the perfect venue. The oceanfront restaurant offers a California Coastal steakhouse menu curated by our Chef Diego Seitour.

Accompanying the cuisine is an ambiance of pure scenic beauty, with floor-to-ceiling ocean views and a striking 25-seat bar topped with vibrant blue Amazonite quartz. Seating on the outdoor patio is also offered, showcasing some of the most captivating sunsets over the Pacific.

Complementing the Angel Oak dining experience is a premier cocktail program and exclusive wine cellar that houses the restaurant's 12,000-bottle collection.

Locals can enjoy a 10% discount.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 571-4210
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Josh Kellim
  • Private party facilities
    Angel Oak offers six private and semi-private dining spaces to create the perfect balance of privacy and openness. Accompanied by elevated finishes and unique design elements, spaces can accommodate up to 250 people for parties or special functions.
  • Private party contact
    Mariela Wade: (805) 571-4444
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Hollister
  • Parking details
    Resort Valet Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • California Central Coast

    Steak

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for business meals

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

1,177 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine dining at its best. Level of customer service is top notch. Exactly what to be expected at a Ritz Carlton property.

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  2. RobertaA

    Hawaii

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and ambience. We went for my birthday and loved everything.

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  3. westlamom

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal here. The views are unbeatable and the service was personable. The pacing of the service was on the slower side which we greatly appreciated, as we were there for a celebration and visiting from a fast-paced city - we enjoyed more time to savor the experience. We look forward to returning.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely location overlooking the water. Friendly staff and wonderful food!

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  5. FineDiningVisitor

    Central Coast

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food at Angel Oak is getting better with somewhat higher aspirations for a high-end steak house. I ordered a prime filet medium. It was cooked unevenly, half medium well, the other half medium. The AO sauce was tasty. The green peppercorn sauce tasted odd, with notes of a cheap wine (dry marsala perhaps) that had been reduced but retained some alcohol. It left an odd kerosene-like flavor in the finish. Caesar salad was solid, a bit overdressed. The ahi tuna tartare lacked the promised avocado, but was otherwise very fresh tasting with mango. It really needed the avo and some minced onion or shallot, and an herb like cilantro, or Dijon mustard, to fully realize the dish. The baked Alaska was very enjoyable. I'd have liked the ice cream center to be less frozen hard. The atmosphere at Angel Oak, like the rest of the Ritz Carlton Bacara, suffered from numerous open doors, causing the interior to be unpleasantly cold from the cool ocean air (high 50s F). Management really need to decide whether al fresco indoors makes sense.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We received two steaks over cooked One mash potato cold. We have Been coming many years and have never had such horrible service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omar was amazing! Thank you for the great customer service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had ELVIS as a waiter and he was awesome. This is such a great place to enjoy the beautiful SB coastline.

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  9. ThomasS

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is excellent experience of fine dining. The wine was special, the entree Octopus worth having, the main course of Steak shared for two-people was Snake River and of quality. The deserts were extra special and the most wonderful waiter/service that went overboard to give us more than what we ordered and was helpful in every way. I highly recommend this dining food experience that is unique and quite wonderful.

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  10. NormanG

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great service. Beautiful view of the ocean. Got kind of cold with the wind. It they got us blankets and a heating lamp

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FAQs

Angel Oak is rated 4.6 stars by 1177 OpenTable diners.

Angel Oak does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Angel Oak

8301 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hollister
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Resort Valet Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Kellim
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 571-4210
  • Private party facilities
    Angel Oak offers six private and semi-private dining spaces to create the perfect balance of privacy and openness. Accompanied by elevated finishes and unique design elements, spaces can accommodate up to 250 people for parties or special functions.
  • Private party contact
    Mariela Wade: (805) 571-4444
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