'o' Kitchen - Goleta

O Bar Kitchen locates inside the Ritz Carlton, there is a small bar section indoor then mainly outdoor seating the terrace. They serve mainly Mexico food with a... read more O Bar Kitchen locates inside the Ritz Carlton, there is a small bar section indoor then mainly outdoor seating the terrace. They serve mainly Mexico food with a decent selection of wines, sprits and cocktails. The food is ok. The serviceneeds some attention, we have been left hanging dry for a good 5 mins before the waiter came over. Also, the heater does notwork, we have to for the stuff to check and take a look twice! I believe restaurants within a luxury hotel could do a bitbetter than that.

The O Bar offers a truly unique experience. The atmosphere is much more laid-back than the main restaurant, but the dinner options are outstanding and just as d... read more The O Bar offers a truly unique experience. The atmosphere is much more laid-back than the main restaurant, but the dinner options are outstanding and just as delicious as those at any five-star establishment. Our server, Jordan, was exceptional—fun and very knowledgeable. We can't wait to come back and bring our friends!

I wish I had chosen to visit this restaurant more often instead of the other options. The service was outstanding! The outdoor fire features created a wonderful... read more I wish I had chosen to visit this restaurant more often instead of the other options. The service was outstanding! The outdoor fire features created a wonderful atmosphere. The food was fantastic; you could really taste the quality of the ingredients. I had the arroz con pollo, which was spicy, simple, and absolutely delicious! I would definitely come back here again!

Love the atmosphere and the food is amazing! read more Love the atmosphere and the food is amazing!

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 m... read more 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.