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    'O' Bar + Kitchen

    4.0 (63 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Old Fashion
    Marissa L.

    My boyfriend and I stopped by here in the early evening just to get a drink after walking around the hotel. I ordered one of their mojito mocktails and my boyfriend got their version of an old fashioned. We were also given some bar snacks which included plantain chips, almonds and corn nuts. The snacks were super addicting and tasty, but not too filling. Which was good because we had a dinner reservation later that night. My alcohol free mojito was super refreshing and presented beautifully. My boyfriend's old fashion was simple but alluring as well. This bar had a view of the hotel grounds and lobby which were both gorgeous. Service here was wonderful, our bartender was super attentive and answered some questions I had since we were staying the night. It was a nice little refresher before dinner.

    Seafood molcajete and burger
    Susan S.

    Food is good, and the service is even better. I can't say the food is amazing or anything I'd write home about, but the great, friendly service makes the experience so much more enjoyable. Plus the wonderful outdoor seating area with beautiful views or a nice fire pit seating style is a great way to enjoy a drink + meal. We had their ceviche, tuna tartar and both were fresh with nice balance of flavors. One thing I noticed was that nothing was too salty, which we loved. Their seafood molcajete was excellent with well charred peppers and huge prawns. Hubby had their burger which he enjoyed. Drinks are good. Overall, super enjoyable and highly recommended for the relaxing vibe. Good place for dates, family and friend get togethers. Dog friendly too!

    Pulled pork torta, outstanding!
    Jeff W.

    I love this place! Amine was an outstanding server the first night we were there and the second night when we came back just to drink with our friends. Great personality too! The food was very good. I had the smashed Wagyu burger, and my wife had the pulled pork torta. Both excellent. We ate/drank here 4 times during our 5 day stay and was never disappointed. Inside was very comfortable and outside was gorgeous, sitting at the fire pit tables. 10/10

    Lynn T.

    The views here are great! It's located inside the ritz lobby with an outdoor section with ocean views. It's great for lunch or sunset, they have a lot of heaters outside to keep you warm. The soup was delicious. We enjoyed the jackfruit tacos but they weren't my favorite.

    Henry's T.

    Fish taco bliss. We really could end this review right there. Seriously some of the best fish tacos we've ever had and if we had to guess it was the pickled pineapple that really made them stand apart. The Tortilla Soup was very good and offers enough spice to warm you up should you need that. The serving size is quite generous, so sharing is advisable. We incorrectly assumed that chicken was included and estimate that it would have made an excellent enhancement. The Shrimp Enchiladas Veracruz were also good and provided a very similar amount of spiciness. The overall vibe here is casual, but you should know that the meals are on the pricey end of the spectrum and valet parking is required. The music (and volume) match the ambiance perfectly and are a strong influence encouraging you to linger as long as possible. Very close to the beach, this is a great destination (particularly in the late afternoon and immediately preceding a post meal stroll). And that's...Henry's Take. #santabarbarafishtacos

    Champagne
    Brynne M.

    We went here for our first anniversary and have never felt so special. Alex, our server, started us off with fantastic champagne, was extremely attentive and friendly. The food was incredible, atmosphere was quiet, peaceful with a beautiful view. Then we got an amazing flourless chocolate cake as dessert, also highly recommend the burger and salad. Overall 10/10 experience.

    Arroz Con Pollo!
    P C.

    Amazing Food & Staff! Hospitality was Amazing! 10/10 ~ I definitely loved the review from staff to try this! Perfecto!

    Hope R.

    My partner and I came in here for a bite recently and had a nice time. It is definitely on the pricey side but the portions were larger than I was expecting. We had the taquitos and steak fajitas, which were both delicious. The bartender and server working that day were both lovely. The ambiance did feel a little hectic, especially for being a Ritz Carlton property. The restaurant felt understaffed while the rest of the property seemed to have ample people working. Ritz Carlton is renowned for their level of service and the ability of their staff to anticipate the wishes and needs of their guests. I just wish that management could have anticipated the needs of their restaurant staff on what was easily going to be a busy lunch service.

    Squash soup
    Richard W.

    Our experience here was 4+ stars during Thanksgiving. Presentation on ALL the dishes was amazing, creative, and iphone picture-worthy. Artisan Olives and Herb Roasted Nuts Caselvetrano, picholine and kalmata olives, sharing a plate with cashews, peanuts and pecans in a separate round, small dish. Wish I had a few ounces of Manzanilla sherry to go along with the olives! Keeps well for leftovers in your room fridge. Monkey Pretzel Everything seasoning, sea salt, beer cheese dip. Save the cheese dip! Pretzel is a small wreath of six ball sized pretzel wonders. Very well seasoned and sooo tasty. Squash and Apple Bisque Beautiful light orange color reminds you of fall leaves. Candied pumpkin seeds, spiced creme and crispy lavash. Smooth and creamy mouthfeel definitely wakens the palate. Pasta Bolognese Rigatoni Pasta, all natural beef, ground pork, parmesan basil and a sprinkle of sprouts. Huge acute flavor here, but not overbearing. Really hit the spot, and excellent to save for a snack the following day. Truffle Fries Herb and over-loaded with parmesan cheese (a good thing), with garlic ailoli. McDonald's sized fries - careful... hard to stop eating this. Bacara Sangria "Luxurious" Red wine plus carribean spiced rum. Really good - not overly sweet, wich the glass was bigger. Do not feel like you have to go off campus for the best eats - this experience was really pleasantly surprising and the service was prompt and very attentive. Highly recommended!

    Kris G.

    This was our go to spot at the resort. Heading back from exploring the neighboring areas, let's have a drink at the bar. Heading to dinner in a little bit, let's have a drink at the bar. Coming back from dinner, let's have a drink at the bar. Wandering around aimlessly, let's have a drink at the bar. As far as hotel bars go, this one was nice. The bar is really "O" shaped which is nice for people watching. I rally liked the look of the bar too itself and bartenders were friendly. There are tables around the perimeter of the room and they will come serve drinks and snacks out in the patio and by the fireplace nearby.

    Cheese plate

    I went to O Bar after a drive in from LA. They weren't open for dinner yet so the options were limited. I had the cheese plate and a mojito. The burrata, micro greens, and figs with balsamic were delicious. The sourdough bread was fresh. It was a bit too much manchego for one person and I try not to eat much bread so it wasn't quite enough for a meal substitute but if you ate all the manchego and/or all the bread it would suffice or it would be good as an appetizer or snack for two. My server was delightful and made a great cortado. A friend joined me later and enjoyed her oat milk latte. It's a round bar with open sections and windows to the exterior. The decor is what you would expect of the Ritz Carlton; well appointed but comfortable. Overall a very good experience.

    Not exactly the attire you expect to see at a Ritz Carlton.
    Carl N.

    This review is being written in the context that this is the Ritz Carlton. If this were not part of the Ritz, the expectation might have been lower, and hence my rating higher. On the plus side, the setting for the 'O' bar is great, and the menu is interesting, and reasonably priced for a resort of this caliber. The waitstaff is enthusiastic and tries hard, but mostly college students, which causes the turnover to be high and the experience low. We had a nice meal, but a couple of menu items were not available, and service was patchy at times. The atmosphere here is nice, but this Ritz doesn't have much in the way of a dress code, perhaps because it is a beach property. My wife and I were nicely dressed for a high end date, and were surrounded by dudes in running shoes, tank tops, workout shorts, and baseball caps.

    Fireplace
    Eden H.

    'O' Bar and Kitchen is located in the main lobby, across from the Front Desk. I don't think reservations are needed as we just did a walk-in. There are some tables inside and bar seating, but I recommend requesting to be be seated out on the patio. It is so cute and cozy with the bistro string lights decor. We got lucky and got sat next to a fireplace. A more casual eatery, not formal or stuffy at all. Service was fantastic. Everything on the menu looked delicious. My fiancé and I shared a chicken quesedilla and yuca fries. Delicious! A tad overpriced, but they were bigger portions. Definitely better food here than Angel Oak, their steakhouse. I also ordered a glass of red wine and he ordered a beer. We went at night, but definitely will be back to dine during sunset.

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    That queso....was one of a kind. Great food and great service with a substantial wine pour. Highly recommend.

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    I was looking for somewhere to eat and it's been a while since I've had Chili's. I didn't eat in…read morethe restaurant but I did order my food online. It was very easy process. I was able to pay online and I have the option to even have the option of they deliver my food to me in the parking lot in one of their curbside spots. I'm not sure if that was even a feature at the restaurant or not but at least online it was an option. I opted to do a carry out just in case I wanted to make any changes. After I placed my order, I was told that the order will be ready in about 20 minutes. I ordered the baby back ribs. I have the option of splitting it half-and-half I got one with sauce and another one with a dry rub. It came with two sides but I think was actually three. I got a Caesar salad, a street corn, and also came with fries. The street corn was amazing. And next time I definitely want to order another one. The salad was as expected. And the fries were OK. I wish I had asked for ketchup. Since I've never ordered food to go here, I walked in and one of the workers somewhat nicely told me to go over to the to go area by the bar where the to go sign was. At least now I know there is an actually a separate entrance for to go orders so I don't have to enter from the front door and be put in an awkward situation. There is plenty of parking here in this plaza. I haven't had any issues finding parking but there are usually a couple of spots here and there that I have been able to find given that there are a good amount of cars here.

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