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Angel Oak Terrace - Angel Oak, Santa Barbara, CA

Angel Oak

4.4
4.4
1286 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for fine wines
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 Chef Diego Seitour.

Complementing the Angel Oak dining experience is a premier cocktail program and exclusive wine cellar that houses the restaurant's 5,000-bottle collection.

Marriott Bonvoy Members can earn points when staying with us. Please enroll here: https://www.joinmarriottbonvoy.com/uscanqr/s/EN/ch/sbarz

For parties with 8 guests or more a 26% service charge fee will be added to your final bill. For all guests there will be an 8.75% California State tax added to the final bill.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 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.
  • 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 1,286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steak

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Angel Oak at The Ritz-Carlton Santa Barbara offers an exceptional dining experience with "stunning ocean views" and a "refined yet welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "exquisite food" and "impeccable service," making it a top choice for special occasions. While expensive, the overall experience is "breathtaking," ensuring a memorable visit.

1,286 Reviews
  1. Krista

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner at Angel Oak! Excellent service, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere!

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  2. Preet

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks were horrible — one was super sweet and the other was just ginger beer with a cucumber (was supposed to have mezcal but couldn’t taste even a hint of it — I think genuinely forgot to add all the ingredients). Food also lacked flavor and they ran out of chicken. Service was good. We didn’t read reviews before making the reservation assuming it to be at par with other Ritz Carlton restaurants we’ve eaten at but when we checked the reviews while at the table, we saw our experience was not unique. Not worth the value. Tried drinks at the O Bar outside the restaurant and drinks were terrible as well. Will be eating and getting drinks off property for rest of our stay.

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  3. James

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambiance was special. Service was impeccable. Food was good - not great. Steak sauce was cold. Sides are needed but large. Took a long time for the entree. Meal seemed expensive for the relative quality.

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  4. Chris

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was terrible, the food mediocre. It took over two hours for two courses. The waiter then seemed surprised when we said we’d forgo dessert and asked for the check. That took another 15 minutes. I get businesses have an off night now and then, but this was our fourth or fifth time there and it seems like it’s declined in multiple aspects.

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  5. Adam

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    That was the worst service experience, let me tell you this much to get your water refreshed you had to wave your glass up in the air for a few minutes and hope a server would notice.

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  6. Sean

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Steak poorly cooked. Items prepared differently than described on the menu. Took 70-80 minutes from being seated to receiving our meals. Not worth the price.

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  7. Buckley

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner at the resort. Food was wonderful and service fantastic.

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  8. Brent

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Steaks were very good, as expected for $100 each, sea bass was good, but none exceptional. Food service time was unusually slow, an hour for appetizers to be brought to the table, and 75 minutes for entrees. The restaurant crowd was at 50% capacity. Ambiance and space are redeeming and beautiful aspects of Ritz Bacara, wall of windows would be more impressive in summer months when view of Pacific Ocean in daylight is accessible. Mandatory $20 valet dinner parking in this very remote and isolated location was a little surprising.

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  9. richard

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    When first seated, the noise level was so high I couldn't hear the waiter. Baby crying next to us, but better after we moved to a different table. Cold air blowing down my neck was also irritating, but it quieted down after a while. Although we did find it quite expensive, the food was truly delicious and the service quite good except for the annoying practice of them clearing one person's plate while the other is still eating.

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  10. Shamiha

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were overwhelmingly hospitable and we appreciated their kindness throughout the night. Food arrived late, and didn’t suit some of our expectations. The basque cheesecake was absolutely fantastic. Decent experience

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FAQs

Angel Oak is rated 4.4 stars by 1286 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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 5:30 pm–10:00 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
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