There's really not much of a downside to this restaurant as it has a rich ambiance of the regular hustle and bustle of Santa Barbara, while still retaining an extremely cozy and separate vibe from the street. The food is certainly worth the review, I loved the mini lamb burgers and healthy selection of sides (I had a caprese salad). I returned to see if it met my previous exceptions and it has! Keep doing a stellar job :) read more

I made a 5:30pm reservation through Open Table and we didn't know the main dinning area actually opens at 5:30. Well the bar was open and it was Happy Hour time. This has to be one of the best Happy Hour spots in SB. The drinks are both affordable and delicious. The food is delicious as well. We had the S&P Wings and the Deviled Eggs which were really good. After we enjoyed Happy Hour we ate dinner. We had Brussel Spouts as an appetizer. My wife had Ribeye Steak and I had the Rainbow Trout which were cooked to perfection. Our waiter was really funny and laidback. Sorry I'm bad with names but he was tall and he wore glasses. Thank you for the overall experience we really enjoyed ourselves and I would highly recommend this spot for both dinner and Happy Hour. read more

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I went to FF numerous times and today is the first time in this quarter. Alway love FF burger and pickles inside but pork belly is not as good as before. There is no avocado under the slices of pork belly anymore instead of onions. I'm so disappointed. Short ribs are good though and love sweet potatoes scattered. read more

Finch & Fork - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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THE PEOPLE THAT WORK HERE ARE RACIST! We were so excited to come and try this place. When we entered the receptionist didn't even acknowledge us. Not a problem, she is busy speaking to a customer in front of us. Off to the side, in the corner, we have a group of 4 girls holding two massive bday balloons. There is no line so we stand behind the couple at the front counter speaking to the hostess. Once the couple infront of us is shown inside the restaurant, the hostess then looks directly at us/making eye contact. Seeing as she is not acknowledging the group of girls next to us, we assume they are not in line (they are standing in the corner anyways) and that's our cue to speak. Keep in mind, she is still looking at us. As my husband takes a step forward she says "These ladies were here before you!" and then finally acknowledges them. Uhhh okay then why are you looking at us???!!! The group of girls are also shown inside by her. She comes back out and says "What can I help you guys with?" basically in a "what do you want" tone. Ummm geee it's a restaurant, what do you think you can help us with? Anyways so we ask her for a table for two and she snaps "Do you have a reservation?" No we don't. Now, this gets better.... "Yeah well you should have made reservation. It's packed inside. We are fully booked" Uhhhhhh..... Okay? And? I believe the accepted mannerism is to then let your hungry customer know how long the wait would be and/or how you can accommodate them otherwise. Instead she just continues to stare at our face, basically expecting us to go. Keep in mind there is no smile, no genuineness, that you would typically see from a restaurant hostess. She is looking at my husband and I very inquisitively. Okay? You have never seen two brown people?! Of course given no options we are both like "um okay we will just look elsewhere". Then she says "well the bar is open, you are more than welcome to sit there and order off the menu" in a "take it or leave it tone" UM NO THANK YOU MISS. NO-FUCKING-MANNERS-WHY-ARE-YOU-IN-CUSTOMER-SERVICE?! "No thanks, we will find another restaurant" YOU KNOW WHAT I FELT? BLATANT RACISM. The couple ahead us were Caucasian, the group of girls were also Caucasian and this hostess was charming as ever with them, smiling and welcoming them to the restaurant. But with us, seeing as we are brown skin color, her mannerism completely changed. Seriously, how hard is it to be a nice and decent human being? I will not give my money to any business where I don't feel welcomed at all. Like don't make eye contact at me and then snap at me! And then make me feel like I don't belong there and shooed off. Please work on customer service. At first, I thought maybe it's one shitty mannered perhaps even racist receptionist, but up on seeing another customer being presented with a wooden board and candle on her birthday.... Lmao wow! Clearly, you all need some 101 on customer service and restaurant business. read more

Came here for dinner last weekend and it was great! I had been a few times before the renovation, but this visit exceeded expectations! Great ambience, decadent food/drink, and excellent service. Highly recommend for a date night or classy group dinner. read more

Wonderful. Fancy pants restaurant for special occasions. Excellent food, strong drinks, great service. Pickled Veggies Thymless vodka beverage Cheese Platter Kale Salad Husband loved Short Ribs read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Went in person to make a reservation for Thanksgiving dinner earlier in the month. Provided my name, number, the amount of people in my party, and time. Girl working at the restaurant that day took my information down. I never heard back and called in yesterday evening to confirm and was informed that they had no reservation for me and that they could not accommodate me and would not whatsoever. Even though it was their mistake. Women who I spoke with over the phone yesterday evening about this last night was very nonchalant and couldn't care less. Asked for a supervisor to call me and never heard back. Very frustrating experience and a very incompetent restaurant. read more

My husband and I had a nice time at Finch & Fork. As vegetarians, the mains on the menu are exclusively meat but we did small plates and still ate well. We started with the cheese plate, which is my only negative because it wasn't very varied in flavors (I'm guessing it was white chedder, asiago and manchego maybe?) but it was still delicious and a nice presentation. We also had: - Deviled eggs minus the trout - Fries - Mushroom flatbread - Macaroni and cheese minus the bacon They are happy to remove meat items from dishes to make them vegetarian. My husband also had a fig-infused bourbon drink which he liked, and the pickled vegetables at the start of the meal are a nice touch. The service was relatively slow for a Tuesday in my opinion, but maybe this is just a laid-back pace type of place. If you're looking for a nice dinner spot in Santa Barbara I would definitely check out Finch & Fork. read more

Visiting SB for my bday weekend and decided to stop by Finch & Fork on our way home. I had the short rib and sweet potato rash, this was good but what made it amazing is the chimichuri sauce that came with it, soooo yummy! Our waiter was attentive, but not overly intrusive. Overall would come again and try the roasted pork belly Benedict! read more

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We had dinner there tonight and sat at the big table with just us two and the Server came over right away and gave us menus and took our drink order and was back in a jiffy with them. We knew what we want.. the amazing Prime Rib . If you have not tried it, please go on a Sunday evening for $32.00 you get huge portion of mashed potatoes with Prime Rib on top and veggies on side with horshrsdish and this amazing roll!!! read more

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Now this is what food is supposed to taste like!!! We went on my birthday for lunch and Rob took care of us - he was so friendly and personable and really helped guide us through the menu. We got the fried chicken sandwich, mushroom flatbread, and the kale salad with salmon. Each dish was amazing and the flavors were so delicious. Rob helped us choose wine and the pairings were perfect. I found the restaurant on yelp and I'm so glad we stopped in. It was such a highlight of my birthday! Food - five stars! Service - five stars! Ambiance - five stars! Everything was perfect and I would definitely return any time I'm back in Santa Barbara! read more

Excellent pork chop, perfectly executed scallops. We also loved the cheeseboard and our local pinot noir. Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Definitely recommend read more

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Bomb drinks and I loved the F&F burger but my friends didn't love their picks as much as I did.

Great food and rotating menu. Good vibe and energy in the bar area. THE place for any holiday gathering as they are inside the posh Canary hotel so always open 365 days a year (as far as I know). True mixologists behind the bar. Whatever you want.... they can make it. read more

My husband first took me to Finch and Fork a number of years ago and I loved our dining experience every time. Whether we pop in for pre-wine tasting grub before setting off to the Funk Zone or make a reservation and enjoy a full meal, F&F has always been a favorite. The wait time is always minimal and their staff is always warm and welcoming- even when we have our busy toddler in tow. Just browsing their menu you'll find a number of fun and comforting options. I've always loved how the chef elevates simple southern comfort foods from pickled deviled eggs to their chicken sandwiches. I love sharing and their small plates are perfect for picking at with a loved one. And of course anything from the bar is well crafted. If you find yourself in Santa Barbara and are looking for a slower paced fantastic meal, you must try Finch and Fork! read more

This is a nice brunch place we came on Saturday morning. We didn't expect it to be a dressy place, even though we should have known. We made a same day reservation via open table-- but the wait didn't seem to be long at 10:30am on Saturday morning. I went to the restroom while my bf got us a table. He was promptly seated. Though it is a nice place when I came to look for my bf, the 2 hostesses who didn't have anything else they were doing, point to the seat rather than showing me the seat-- which was no big deal, but I didn't expect it since the place seems like a nice place. Our orders were placed and promptly served. Our server was friendly and service was good. I ordered a coffee, which was decent. My bf ordered Bloody Mary, which he liked. As for the meal, my bf ordered the Chops salad (I think that's what it was called). He thought it was a solid choice. I ordered fried chicken sandwich. Though I didn't love the honey mustard all over the sandwich, it's probably more my preference-- my bf thought it was delicious. I appreciated that the chicken was very moist but at the same time the breading was perfectly crispy. I was very happy. The highlight seems to be the herb & garlic fries-- we both loved it. The restroom for women was nice (can't comment on the men's). Very spacious w multiple stalls. Clean clean clean! Overall, love the place. Would def come back here again to try other things on the menu. read more

We have been living in Santa Barbara for 5 years, Finch & Fork used to be one of our favorite places to go but... Please change/renew your menu!!! I've ordered every appetizer/entree/dessert at least 10+ times already and got bored!!!! read more

SERVICE is wonderful, even the host who greeted us was so nice! Venue is beautiful!! The food... Wow don't get me started on the heavenly banana milkshakes.... I can't even... Just got to try it read more

Finch & Fork - Wow don't get me started on the heavenly banana milkshakes.... I can't even... Just got to try it - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

BF and I were driving from Carmel to Orange County, and decided to have a bite to eat in SB on Saturday night. Based on the stellar Yelp ratings, we chose Finch + Fork, and we weren't disappointed. I had a Cucumber Gin Fizz to start with and it was great. Not overly sweet like a lot of cocktails. BF ordered a beer he didn't care for, and the waiter quickly replaced it with a Moscow Mule, which was delicious! To start, we ordered the mixed field greens and the deviled eggs. BF is not usually a deviled eggs fan but we saw so much hype around them on Yelp that we had to get them. Well he's been won over. They were excellent, with an interesting and tasty medley of flavors. For dinner, we shared the short ribs and the sunchoke risotto. Both were delicious. BF says the short ribs were on his top 3 list of favorite meals EVER. We also loved the complimentary pickled veggies that came out with our food. I even took the rest home at the end of the night and put them in our bloody marys the next morning :) We finished off the night with a banana milkshake, which was amazing!! We are still talking about it. We will certainly be back when we find ourselves back in Santa Barbara. read more

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Delicious food, pseudo upscale "old people" place but with some neat dishes. Fast service, perfectly cooked food, and a nice relaxing setting. Got the Deviled eggs to start, which were an absolute treat. The trout, shallot and olive relish set off against the egg, though honestly it would have better if I had shared it with someone, it was hearty and two would have perfect over the full four. Took a chance on the scallops (New Englanders have opinions about scallops) but the Sea scallops were both delicious, perfectly cooked, and paired really well with the advocado, grapefruit and corn salsa. My only minor peeve would be that the scallops were just a tad salty, but at this point I'm nitpicking. Would definitely come back. read more

Finch & Fork - Sea Scallops w/ grapefruit advocado and corn salsa - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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They must have gone through some re-training. Their service was on point. Our drinks were well attended to. The food never disappoints. So full. They need to have a service to carry me home. So happy! We scoped out the bar menu and noticed they had beef jerky - so I was super intrigued to try it. YUM. Cauliflower skillet - also yum, the capers added a good extra surprise level of flavor to it. The sea bass wasn't as amazing this time - but it wasn't bad. It lacked the char/sear/carmelization I was expecting as I've had it here before. The garnished sauce seemed a little bit too much and took away from the flavor of the ingredients. The rib eye was on point - I could eat that every day. Super juicy and tender, the mix of the onions, potatoes and mushroom, divine! Dessert was a tough one b/c all the choices were enticing however I didn't have room to try all of them. The smores was great. Sweet enough to satisfy my craving but not so sweet that I couldn't finish it all. I will give this place on winning points on the uniqueness of plating. read more

Finch & Fork - Sea Bass, Smores, cauliflower skillet, beef jerky, brioche rolls, pickled veggies, rib eye (we are gluttonous fatties) - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I can't say enough about how much I love this place! Let's start with the bar, which is phenomenal. They're making perfect craft cocktails - with a SMILE!! No obnoxious "too cool for you" bartenders here - they're friendly, crazy talented, and happy to chat with you about what to do and see while you're in Santa Barbara. If you don't feel like a cocktail, definitely try one of the local Santa Barbara County wines. The Canary hotel and Finch and Fork is really committed to supporting local wineries, and there are some really special fun wines to try! Don't stop at the bar - their food is also amazing! The kanpachi crudo app is one of the prettiest, freshest appetizers I've ever tried - I get it every time I visit! If you like short ribs (like I do) you simply have to order their short rib entree - it's unbelievably good. My mom raves about their burgers too - she said it's one of the best in town! All in all, you'll have a guaranteed great meal and awesome service in a truly beautiful setting - trust me! read more

Nice place for lunch came in a group of 12 for lunch. Had the keep peach mimosas. Good taste For starters Mac & Cheese the best !! Hands down highly recommended. Buttermilk chicken a little too greasy for my taste however decent size. read more

Amazing spot! Right near State St shopping district, it's located inside this quaint old fashioned but beautiful hotel. Staff were beyond friendly and accommodating! Great food too. read more

Sunday breakfast a joke! Coffee arrived with no stirrers, sugar or cream, by the time our waiter finally brought them the coffee was ice cold. Food arrived, polenta was cold and needed salt, took forever for the waiter to bring salt and pepper. There were probably 4 tables in the entire dining room, go figure. Will not be returning for sub par food and unprofessional service. read more

Great little restaurant in the middle of town. We had the Huevos Rancheros and the Hash and Sweet Potatoes and of course we had to try the Bloody Mary and Peach Mimosa! Ambiance of the restaurant was great, a very Old California vibe with comfy seating . A must try when you are in Santa Barbara ! read more

So Sunday my friend and I decided to stop by for a quick bite/drink since she was getting car wash down the street. I got there few minutes before she did and sat at the bar, girl eventually came to ask if I needed anything and she then handed me her menu. I told her I was waiting for friend, to give me few more minutes. So she seemed like a bit bothered by the fact that I wasn't ordering right away. Then my friend came we looked at the menu and ordered our drink, we wanted something from the small bites menu and she completely said that was only for dinner and we couldn't order that, we were limited to 5 things on the other menu. We Decided on no food, so we just had our drink, but somehow the girls seemed bothered that we weren't ordered anything else. And honestly not that they were busy it was only probably 4 other customers in the whole restaurant and bar. Usually I do like this place and never had such bad service, it'll probably be while to return here. read more

Finch & Fork - Their vodka pear drink. - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We really enjoyed this place. It was great food, cool atmosphere and the service was great. I'm a person who appreciates great service since I own a restaurant. We had a lovely cheese plate, succulent oysters, the Jadori Chicken, Duck and Salad. We have nothing bad to say, only complaint is the bathroom was down stairs in the hotel lobby and if you're wearing high heels it's a bit of pain to keep going up and down. read more

Excellent service and food excided my expectations. Dinner was so yummy. I had the rainbow trout with multigrains green and toasted hazelnut brown butter. I absolutely recommend this dish if you like fish. My daughter had the sea scallops with grapefruit and chorizo vinaigrette and wow! Everything looks so good and I am sure taste amazing as our dishes did! Their wine list is perfect. Our waiter was so attentive and helpful as well the staff helping out. I will definitely go back again. read more

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Went here for brunch. The pork belly Benedict was delicious and the ahi was seared to perfection. Saw a bagel and lox dish that also looked really good. The service was adequate as well. read more

Finch & Fork - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Surprisingly not expensive for the area! I stayed at the Canary overnight and even though the menu was on the small side, had enough spread that the was a good lunch spot. Salad was fresh and tuna was cooked right. read more

We just popped in for a snack. We were staying at the Canary. The cheese plate was perfect. The server Curtis gave us some good local tips. Nice atmosphere. Had breakfast last day. The French toast and breakfast sausage...amazing! read more

Love this place for lunch! I have had a few working lunches here in the last few months and it has been good to great each time. The chicken sandwich is so tasty. Sometimes I will order rosemary fries to share and get a salad with the sandwich- so good. It's messy, but worth it. I have come with and without reservations. Depending on the time of year (near a major holiday) it may be advisable to make lunch reservations. Seating is comfortable and sound is usually at a good level, too. The general aesthetic is pleasing. I have always experienced good service. We arrived a bit early one day, to go over some work stuff, and a friendly server or hotel employee with long black hair and bangs was very accommodating and friendly with us, even though the kitchen wasn't running for lunch yet. We sat in the comfortable booth and drank some iced lattes upon her suggestion. It was nice and she was fun. read more

Great brunch spot. Also great for drinks. Have been many times and have never been disappointed. read more

This restaurant is a part of a hotel, and it's so beautiful inside. It's also close to shopping which makes it a great location

My review for this was purely for the lack of hospitality. So much so that we left without getting served. When we arrived, it was from a referral from another bar a few blocks away. It was empty except for 2 elderly women who looked like they were finishing up and the bartender was doing some cleaning and organizing behind the bar. He didn't bother to even look up when my boyfriend and I entered, nor did he say anything once we got to the counter. After waiting a few minutes to be acknowledged, which he never did, and then waiting a few more minutes for any eye contact to order, we left feeling quite disappointed. I wouldn't recommend this place based on their service but maybe their selection of beverages were good, I have no idea, for obvious reasons. read more

Cute place and this hotel is also gorgeous! The drinks were super yummy here and the bar was an actual bar, with fancy cool drinks on the menu, not just your average beer wine type of bar. read more

Delicious!!! My hubby enjoyed the Sunday night special of Prime Rib and garlic mashed potatoes! So good, great portion size! I had the sea bass with sweet potatoes and other yummy things with a citrus hollandaise. So rich and again a great portion size. We finished with the most amazing Honey Lavender Creme Brûlée! Holy moly!! The best I have ever had!! Come and enjoy and stay in the beautiful rooms of the Canary that is attached to this restaurant! read more

Finch & Fork - I love their menus and the decor! - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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My husband & I stayed at the Canary Hotel which Finch & Fork is in so we ate there pretty much everyday, either for breakfast or dinner. I think every meal we had there was excellent! I think one of our servers thought we'd put the check on our hotel tab so he never came back to collect it & we had to track down someone else to close us out. Other than that, service was great. Other reviewers mention the price but honestly, we were on our honeymoon and weren't really looking at the prices. We expected to pay a little more in Santa Barbara. We really want to give a shout out to our server on our last day in Santa Barbara. Monica was so sweet and when we told her we were on our honeymoon and heading to Palm Springs after breakfast, she offered us mimosa's. I had a cranberry mimosa which was amazing! My husband doesn't drink but she insisted on something, so he ordered a virgin bloody mary which he really enjoyed. As if that wasn't enough, she brought out a lavender creme brulee which was to die for & a PERFECT way to end our honeymoon stay in Santa Barbara!! Thank you Monica for being so sweet & kind to us!!! read more

Finch & Fork - Lavender creme brulee....amazing!! Thoughtful surprise from our server!! - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Start off with the wild mushroom flatbread to share.  It's not a pizza flavor, but it still has that bready warmth and the mushroom seasoning with the kale is scrumptious.  My boyfriend had the duck, which was delicious and perfectly cooked, and he requested a side dish of extra carrot mousse--it was that good.  We brought a group of friends from France and they were ever so pleased.  We had a nice squash and burrata dish, which we would also recommend.  My friends has the short rib and the chicken, both yummy.  We brought our own wine but they have excellent choices. The place is fancy. The service is good. We will be back! read more