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    Finch & Fork

    4.2 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Filet Mignon + mashed potatoes & heirloom carrots
    Tiffany L.

    * Visited for a birthday celebration; reserved room w/ a party of about 24 guests around 7pm This restaurant is nestled inside the Canary Hotel. First, I want to say how elegant the hotel & restaurant are. There's a rooftop access where the pool is, and you can see gorgeous views of Santa Barbara. The staff here are incredibly kind, and quick to assist with what you need. As we were a large party, the staff was very patient and made sure everyone was situated. OKAY THE FOOD: * We had a preset menu, but everything was pretty tasty! * Tuna Poke: This was very delish - I loved that it was already portioned nicely and was the perfect appetizer. * Caesar Salad: The salad was quite yummy! It was loaded with LOTS of cheese. * Filet Mignon & sides: Very tasty, and was cooked to perfection. This dish came with mushrooms as well, but since I'm allergic, they were kind to remove the mushrooms. I have heard good things about their brunch dishes, and hope to try their brunch dishes next time I'm in town :)

    Bar area, completely open on a Friday morning
    Mitzie A.

    Visited Finch & Fork with my girlfriend. We had a lovely breakfast. Service was attentive and friendly. Our food was delicious. I'm normally not a yogurt person, but I really enjoyed theirs. I'm pretty sure the granola was homemade or at the very least sourced from a whole food brand. The baked pears added the perfect amount of sweetness. Pancakes and Avocado toast were also delicious. The cocktail is dangerous; I could have sipped on it all day. The restaurant is located inside The Kimpton. It's a beautiful property. Shoutout to Robert who was a pleasure to meet. Oh, and PARKING is COMPLIMENTARY if you dine at the restaurant, how awesome is that! (don't forget to tip the valet)

    Catrina R.

    Came here for breakfast even though we weren't staying there. Had a few lattes to start and then had their shakshuka and their benedict. The shakshuka was perfect for dipping without making you too full and the Benedict jam was slightly charred in a delicious way and the sauce was sweet and tasty. Service was super fast and friendly! It's a lovely place with numerous seats inside. Can't comment on parking as we walked there.

    Entree selections
    Tara M.

    Took my mom here for Mother's Day brunch after seeing generally positive reviews online. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to the price point at all. First, Finch & Fork is essentially just the restaurant inside the Kimpton Canary Hotel. What I mean is that it's not a restaurant that happens to be inside of hotel property (think Caruso's). It's just where you eat as a hotel guest that is hungry for brunch. We had an 11:00 AM reservation, which I believe was the earliest brunch seating. The hotel lobby was packed and chaotic when we arrived. We checked in and sat down to wait, but while we were waiting, multiple other parties of two who checked in after us were seated first. Not a huge issue on its own, but not a great start. The Mother's Day brunch itself consisted of a buffet plus an entrée selection. The buffet had three main sections: seafood (oysters, shrimp, tuna poke), salads, and miscellaneous bites and desserts like deviled eggs, Italian wedding soup, and macarons. Honestly, the buffet felt more like cocktail hour appetizers at a wedding than a true luxury brunch spread. The entrées were fine. The service was fine. Nothing was bad, but nothing felt memorable or special either. The atmosphere was also extremely loud...noticeably so. What really dropped the rating for me was the value. For two people with no alcohol (just iced tea), the total came out to $264.60. That price was honestly shocking for what was offered. Nothing about the food, service, or atmosphere justified that kind of cost. As we were leaving, we noticed a Photo Booth setup and a bouquet-making station across the lobby. No one had mentioned either of these to us, and the bouquet station appeared unattended, so we weren't even sure whether it was included or an extra charge. Overall, I left feeling disappointed, especially because this was meant to be a special Mother's Day outing for my mom. If you're just looking for a casual hotel brunch/lunch/dinner, it's perfectly fine. But for a holiday brunch at this price point, I expected something much more polished, elevated, and memorable.

    Shakshuka*
    Katherine N.

    My friends and I came to Finch & Fork for their 'Bubbles & Brunch' experience. The entrance to this spot is through the Kimpton Canary Hotel and is not difficult to locate. Surprisingly enough, we had no wait on a Saturday during optimal brunch time. DRINK/FOOD: Bottomless Mimosas - They were HUGE. They came with three juice options: orange, cranberry, and/or grapefruit. In my opinion, the grapefruit juice pairing was the best. You can get buzzed pretty fast off of these. Shashuka (3.5/5) - It was my first time having shashuka, and I think this spot provided a decent overall introduction to the dish. The pinsa bread was delicious, but the default amount you receive is definitely not enough. I found myself eating the tomato sauce by itself, and it felt as if I was just eating spoonfuls of fancy spaghetti sauce. (Could've gotten extra pinsa for $3... but nah.) Breakfast Burrito - My friend had this and stated that it was subpar. Its components did not consist of anything to provide crispy, structural textures, so overall, it felt like she was eating breakfast mush. SERVICE: The service was phenomenal here. Everyone was super attentive, so our waters and mimosas were always refilled super quickly. They also do check up on you quite frequently, but I think that's mainly because we opted for bottomless mimosas. TLDR// I would say this place is better known for its booze and not its bites. Come here to get buzzed accompanied by great service.

    Avocado toast with smoked salmon
    Jennifer C.

    We had dinner and lunch here while we stayed at the kimpton and everything was delicious. Service can be a bit slow but it's friendly. The food is on the pricier end as well but they have healthy portions. For food at breakfast we tried the yogurt chia bowl, traditional breakfast (eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast) and the avocado toast with smoked salmon. The yogurt bowl wasn't overly sweet and I loved all the toppings on it. The avocado toast was huge! They definitely didn't skimp on toppings and the smoked salmon was perfect. Not fishy or too smoky/salty. For dinner we got the mushroom noodles and the confit fried chicken. The noodles were very savory and rich but didn't feel too heavy. The confit fried chicken came with a huge piece of thigh and leg piece. Perfectly fried and the potatoes and broccolini were well cooked. We also got wine with dinner and they let us try some before we committed to glasses.

    Short Rib & Sweet Potato Hash*
    Lisa T.

    I would rate this more of a 3.5 stars. We decided to have Sunday brunch here before we left Santa Barbara. My friend put us on their waitlist through their website while heading over. The place was empty when we arrived. Finch & Fork was located in the Kimpton Canary Hotel. It was a very nice hotel. We parked in the parking structure next door to the hotel. We started our brunch with the F&F Deviled eggs. You can order it by two or four. We opted for the 4 since it was three of us. The deviled eggs had pork belly in it. I thought it taste more on the vinegary side but it was good. It was burst with different flavors profile. For my entrée, I decided to order the F&F Eggs Benedict. The Eggs Benedict was okay. I did like the English muffin and the smashed potatoes but the benedict itself was nothing special. I thought everything we ate was very typical and nothing really something I would come back for. I think the chef cooked well, I think they need a new revamp brunch menu to have better options. The service was good. Overall, there are plenty of other brunch places in SB but maybe their lunch or dinner might be better.

    Krystal H.

    Everything I ate here tasted really good but the deviled eggs were exceptional. I really like deviled eggs generally but these were just perfect. The meat on top and the color of the egg made it so good. The restaurant was very nice and had a cozy feel. It is inside the hotel but on a seperate part. The service was nice and the salad I had was really good. The salmon was cooked right and the lettuce was crispy and fresh.

    A plate of seasonal Farmer's Market Fruit Plate
    Sandra V.

    Absolutely love this restaurant the service is always amazing! The food was delicious, they managed to serve a basic plate of fruit with such elegance. That wasn't all we ordered because we were a large group. Would recommend going in if you're in town. The server Erik was wonderful and the manager, Robert was also very pleasant.

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    Wendy G.

    I recently had the pleasure of eating at Finch and Fork and what a treat it was. If you're not staying at the hotel, but looking for an excellent breakfast or brunch location it's very convenient as there is hotel parking. We were unable to park at the hotel lot due to the farmers market, but I think in general it would be a great place if you didn't want to worry about parking. We were delighted to enjoy bottomless mimosas for $28 to augment our brunch. The service was very attentive and all the staff were very friendly. The food came very quickly. As we were there for brunch, we ordered breakfast burritos and I tried the brace beef short ribs over sweet potato hash. Everything was very good and the ingredients were fresh and tasty. I don't know that I would have the short ribs for breakfast again. it seemed more like a lunch or dinner item with eggs . However, it was as described in the menu and it was very good. The restaurant is light and airy and it's a convenient location for walking around State Street before or after you eat. I don't think this is our last trip to Finch and Fork!

    Weekday breakfast Menu 10/15/25
    Cheryll R.

    The food was excellent!! The Shakshuka was perfectly spiced and absolutely delicious. The Lemon Ricotta pancakes were loaded with flavor and topped with fresh strawberries. Our server was very nice. The atmosphere was quiet and luxurious inside. The prices were definitely on the high side. The location is inside the Kimpton Hotel.

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    Joe P.

    Finch & Fork is the all day restaurant and bar at the Kimpton. The b'ness event I attended had an afta party at the bar to close out the festivities. Prior to the afta party, Ivan was a great bartender! He poured drinks for me on Wed & Thu during my stay. He is super nice & friendly. The bar itself is small, but there are a number of small tables nearby. All in all, a very positive experience vs the mediocre experience at the hotel. I would come just to the bar to have Ivan pour me drinks.

    Club sandwich
    Melissa L.

    This is a really cute brunch spot in downtown SB that is walking distance to lots of cute shops nearby. We had a reservation and were seated pretty quickly. Unfortunately it was a little loud since there was a DJ stationed right in from of the check in stand of the restaurant. The food came out in a timely manner. I got the club sandwich while my friend ordered the Benedict. Both were delicious and we would recommend them to anyone planning on trying this restaurant. It is tucked away in the corner of a boutique hotel which makes you just want to stay there for a treat yourself staycation!

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    Ask the Community - Finch & Fork

    Does it have a private room?

    Yes, but you'll need to contact the restaurant to reserve it

    Is your rooftop dining open?

    Do you have a special menu for Christmas Eve?

    We're staying at the hotel with our puppy. Can I bring my dog to eat with us?

    Hmm, there isn't any outdoor seating that I know of, so I doubt it. But definitely call and ask!

    Is this family friendly for little ones?

    Hi Lisa, thank you so much for reaching out. We sure are! We offer a kid's menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus crayons to help keep the little ones occupied. Booster seats and high chairs are available on request as well.… Read more

    Are there any vegan options here?

    There are usually a couple vegan appetizers, and an off-menu vegan entree. That said, every time I've had the entree it has essentially been a collection of the appetizers and some other vegetables combined with a grain. While everything is well… Read more

    What's better? Brunch or dinner?

    Ooh tough one Mish... thank you for your curiousity!! There's no doubt that our brunch is delicious. I personally find the dinner menu to be a more distinctive showing of Chef Peter's talents.… Read more

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