Ok. Servers were polite food was meh... Now I'm just typing to reach 85 characters and this new annoyance will be dropping my rating... read more

By far the best Finneys location I've had the pleasure to attend. Literally the best service and quality dishes every time I've frequented lately. It truly shows as there is always a waitlist which is a great problem to have. I usually end up sitting at the bar so I have no qualms with the wait but I would recommend adding yourself to waitlist and going for a quick walk while you wait for the notification to come in for larger groups. read more

Goleta finally has a legit happy hour spot, and Finney's HH totally hits the mark. Good drinks, solid food specials, and the vibe is just right for winding down after a long day. I've only been here for happy hour, but it's been great every time. I've tried almost all the HH food, and it's exactly what you'd want from bar food - flavorful, hearty, and perfect with their wide beer selection. The menu doesn't miss, and the prices make it even better. Service is good too. The staff stays busy but are always attentive and make sure you're taken care of, even when it's packed. Seating is spacious, but it does tend to fill up fast. Just shows how much Goleta needed a place like this. Honestly, it's way better than what was here before. If you're looking for a spot to kick back with friends, enjoy good eats, and sample a great beer lineup, this is it. read more

Just came here for the first time, actually still in the restaurant. Haven't heard bad things so I assumed it'd be a decent place. 14 dollars for a burger the size of an In-N-Out cheeseburger. $9 FOR A SIDE! They don't tell you it costs extra for fries unless you ask. Everyone I am with is disappointed. The worst part of it all was going to the bathroom and seeing a WORKER come out of the STALL and walk right out WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS!!! That is absolutely unacceptable and disgusting. My friends and I will NEVER be coming back to this place. 0/10 read more

Lauren with the tattoos made our experience at finney's. She was very attentive and was just awesome sauce all around. She even brought me an ice cream sandwich for my burfday. 10/10 experience. Thank you Lauren with the tattoos and whoever hired her. read more

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some of the most delicious food in goleta! it's very loud in there, but the amazing service and food makes up for it. the gluten free pizza is actually way better than the normal pizza. i also recommend the fish tacos. read more

Bottom Line: very good The opening of this place was very highly anticipated, so there would be some long waits to get in after it opened. We have been twice now since it's opened, and I have to say both of our experiences were very good. The service has been very good, the food has been very good, and everybody seems to be having a good time a couple of times that we've been. I had the Ahi sandwich and the Reuben sandwich and I have to say they were both delicious . Everybody else at our table liked their food, and the beer selection is great... There's really no way to fault them or anything Five stars - don't miss it read more

I had the BEST experience at Finney's Crafthouse thanks to our incredible waiter, Tavon. Seriously he is AMAZING. From the moment we sat down, he had the most welcoming energy, was insanely attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Tavon knew the menu inside and out, gave great recommendations, and checked in at all the right times. Our drinks never ran empty, our food came out perfect, and he somehow managed to make the whole vibe feel fun, relaxed, and effortless. You can tell he genuinely cares about creating a great experience for his guests. Customer service like this is rare !! Tavon is truly a standout and absolutely made our night. If you're coming to Finney's, ask for Tavon. You'll thank me later! We will definitely be coming back just because of him. read more

It's rare for a restaurant with friendly staff, good service, and decent ambiance to actually make me angry--congratulations, Finney's, you've managed to do just that. What ruined this place for me is its approach to food. The portions are shockingly small--which would be fine for a French bistro, but not for a gastropub. Worse, many items are presented as unique culinary experiences but are, likely, frozen food. Fried pickles straight from a freezer bag? Avocado egg rolls pre-rolled in a factory months ago? That's not what I expect at these prices. Some menu items are downright misleading. Take the Prosciutto and Arugula "Pizza," for example. The menu clearly lists garlic as a topping, but what arrived was a flatbread--a light meal for one, not a hearty pizza. My guess, It was pre-made offsite, frozen, and finished with toppings at the last minute. When we asked for extra garlic, the kitchen drowned it in garlic oil--because, as our server explained, they don't actually have garlic in the kitchen. Garlic oil is not the same as garlic. This could all be forgiven if Finney's positioned itself as a beer and wine bar with casual snacks. No one expects perfection if the portions and pricing match the dining experience. But Finney's charges high-end prices for low-end food. No one should be paying $18 for a 1/4 lb burger. I gave this place three chances, each time spending around $40 per person (with tax and tip), and each time leaving unsatisfied and needing a snack at home. And now, a message to anyone in Finney's corporate office: stop charging parents $3 for their kids to play on your ridiculous tablet. It wasn't until our third visit that I noticed this sneaky fee on the bill. Apparently, because my three-year-old tapped a few buttons on the screen, we were automatically charged. No terms, no CC confirmation--just an auto-charge designed to squeeze extra dollars from unsuspecting families. Yes, our server offered to remove it when we pointed it out, but we paid it anyway. Because it's not about the $3--it's about the shady practice of nickel-and-diming customers. Shame on you. Finney's is a missed opportunity. It has the atmosphere of a great gastropub, but the food, pricing, and business practices make it a place I simply can't recommend. read more

Great food and my little dog was allowed on the patio. Excellent place for a nice and feasibly priced meal! We will be back! read more

Good ol' Finney's! Go to the downtown location a lot and this one is substantially closer to my house so I was excited to see if it's the same quality. Deviled eggs were delicious as ever my only complaint is that it's weirdly 5 halves or 2.5 eggs (just give us the full 3 for the price!). Hubby had the chicken and waffle bites which he will order with sauce on the side next time because they got soggy FAST. Still yummy but would be even better if everything wasn't drowning in the sriracha maple. I had the mini finney burgers, classic sliders and decent portion. We shared the sweet potato fries which came with some type of horseradish aioli that was amazing. Super packed on a Friday night for various football games and they have a wide selection of cocktails and beers for a watch party. My main note would be their smaller 2-top style tables are pretty scarce, so larger parties get seated a bit quicker and you can expect a wait if you are only 2-3 people during busy hours. read more

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Finney's has great food. The service in Goleta was solid. The food was slow in coming and the manager comped a burger. Very nice. Clean, modern, noisy, lots of beer, a college student dream. Great chain of restaurants . read more

Food and atmosphere is always great! They have a nice happy hour, and the nachos are delicious. I always get the watermelon smash. Friendly staff and manager! read more

I will recommend this location to anyone I know or meet I came in with some friends after a particularly difficult day at work and was lucky enough to land in Lacey's section. Not only was the service exceptional but Lacey went out of her way to make sure not only myself but our entire group was made to feel welcome and accommodated. The absolute best staff of kind caring people. I will bring any friends that are coming to town to this location, Dalton has a great team and I was able to have a great conversation with him as well. I can't recommend enough. read more

17 years ago I walked into this space when the former tenant Hollister Brewing opened for the first time. That was the beginning of a beautiful relationship of many hundreds of visits that unfortunately ended with HBC's closing last year. I was both exited and a bit trepidatious walking back into this space this week. I was well rewarded as the place has never looked better and the vibe was as electric and fun as ever. The beer board is great and broken down into light, fruity, hoppy, hoppier, toast and malty sections. 30+ taps overall. Not being a hop-head It's GREAT to see a variety of not so hoppy beers. ;-). Food wise the offerings are a bit more mainstream but that's understandable as they are part of a multi location group so things need to be cohesive across locations. Quality wise the food was excellent. I went for a bacon-bleu burger which I feel is a good metric for any place and it did not disappoint! Cooked just right to medium and with perfect bacon, onion stings and a large,super flavorful portion of bleu cheese. The menu iteration had a Buffalo sauce with this combo but I asked for that on the side as I felt the flavor as I had it was epic and just don't think the Buffalo sauce worked so I'm glad I had it left off. On the other side the Kalua tacos were richly flavored and the pickled veggies and kimchi dressing added that nice tang. On top of that their particular tortillas are incredibly flavorful, not sure what they do to them. Getting kinda long I know but I need to mention that the service was great, we had a young man named Chase and he was the perfect server, fast efficient and flawless with all the details. Food came out fast and everything was just as ordered. One other thing that was new to me at Finneys and I really liked was the pay at the table terminal. No more waiting for the server to come get your card and bring it back etc. you just pay right there whenever you want and leave at your own leisure! Love it. So glad to have Finney's up and running here in the Goodland! read more

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Really nice service, quick and delicious food. Totally recommend the Brussels. They were great. My kiddo and husband loved their burgers.

I've been to Finney's Goleta a few times now before writing this review, and I have to say, the food has been consistently great. What really stands out, though, is the service--it's definitely a step up from the Santa Barbara location. Today, I felt compelled to finally write this because the staff went above and beyond. Blake was on point the entire time, making sure everything was perfect. And Angie has checked in on us every visit, which really adds to the welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for great food and even better service, this location is the way to go. Highly recommend! read more

Food is fire , drinks are alright but it depends on the day tbh sometimes they good sometimes they could be better , staff is great tho, they sometimes tend to get busy so they can't check up as much as, but still trying their best read more

I give this place a thumbs down for ambiance. It is so loud inside the restaurant you cannot carry on a conversation. The only place to sit without the loud tvs and music is outside on the patio. When we asked the assistant manager to turn music down she says it's under corporate control. I will not go back for that reason. Food was good. read more

It's my understanding that this was their official opening night for this location. The place was busy and full. There is another location in downtown Santa Barbara. I had been to the restaurant that was in this previous location (Hollister Brewing Company). The remodel of the location is amazing! It's a very welcoming atmosphere. I'm a sports fan, so I loved all the TVs with various sports broadcasts. The craft beer selection is great. Lots of variety and mostly LOCALLY made beer. I had the pastrami sandwich and fries. I thought the food was very good and good portions. Glad to see this restaurant in our Goleta neighborhood! read more

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My husband and I were so bummed when we showed up at the "soft opening" the place was only half full, and the girls at the hostess station were pretty snotty and told us that it was only a soft opening and that we weren't really welcome there. That will be the first and last time I ever stopped there. Super rude and unnecessary and if I was the owner, standing behind people, turning away brand new customers. I would be really really unhappy. Maybe train your staff a bit better? read more

I love this place ! I've been here multiple times and it never disappoints. The food is pretty decently priced and the staff is always welcoming. Happy hour has some good deals as well ! read more

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Not sure what is going on with this facility, but tried to order online and Goleta was not an option. Went inside waited 40 minutes for five items. When I left with all the containers and got home, they forgot two of the main dishes. You would think after taking an extra long time to get the food ready They could manage to get all five items in the bag. Disappointed because their food is good. the service was poor. read more

I love the large selection of food and they have a good variety of drinks. My go to choices are the Buffalo Cauliflower, Finneys burger, and southwest chicken bowl. Finneys is a regular dine out spot for me. read more

Went for lunch during UCSB parents weekend. Always able to get a variety of things to eat. It's sports bar. The wagyu burger was fantastic. Yuzu wings had a nice flavor and spice profile. Margarita flatbread had a decent amount of Barata cheese. read more

The food was great, the ambience lovely but the service was questionable! I ask for three cups of water and the server just brings one. We were waiting for 20 minutes, but of course the friend table is top priority rather than the customer....... read more

Nice sports bar in shopping center by Costco. Lots of parking. The place was very busy on a weekend night but we were able to be seated right away. Hostess and waiter checked on us often and were very friendly. Solid selection of beers although we did not try any. We had the chicken chipotle sandwich, steak egg rolls and wings. Everything was good. read more

Came here for Happy Hour, and I was not disappointed! Our server Valerie was super attentive and was everything you could want in a server. We were quickly seated and greeted by the host too. We got Finney Combos and they were super yummy. Overall an amazing experience and we will be back. read more

First off- my wife and I are in our mid 60's. Went in during happy hour. Host took one look at us and promptly walked us back to the old folks section near the back of the restaurant. Plenty of other seats to choose from. Ordered food and had a decent meal. Problem is that there is a self check out POS device on each table. The server at some point decides that you are done and tells you that you can pay the table at the table and leave when you want. The service just dries up at that point. Tip starts at 20%. Eff that. read more

Watching game 7 of the World Series. I ordered a smash burger with fries and they delivered the burger no fries, through door dash. Burger got cold waiting to fix it and never could. No door dash again but the error was Finney's since the bag was sealed. Called the restaurant and got a message that they could not help me at tis time. read more

We came here last month and had great service and came back this week and had the opposite. I would say it depends the time you go and your server. I do enjoy not driving downtown as this has more parking. read more

What a joke. The side salad, I could fit it in the palm of my hand. The burger patties were not even big enough to find inside the hamburger bun. My fries container wasn't even full. Definitely not going back, because the last three times there's been something off with each meal. read more

We were greeted and seated. Our server was changed out for a different person who introduced themselves. We ordered water, iced tea and lunch all at the same time. After 20 minutes, and having to change our order because they didn't have turkey burgers available, we asked for our water. Our waiter said he'd bring it right out. Another 10 minutes went by. We waited over one half hour for water, only to have it never arrive. We gave up and left. We would have told our waiter but he was MIA. Terrible service. We went to Jane and were served in a prompt manner. read more

My wife and I went in this week for the first time. We have visited the one on lower state but this was much easier for us to visit since we both have injuries. The food was amazing and the service was even better! read more

First time trying Finney's. Perfect spot for watching sports! Open air vibe with plenty of table and bar seating. Diverse menu serving all types of pub-fare food options. Great local beer list as well and excellent service from the second we walked in. Luke the server, the manager, and all the bussing staff were very friendly throughout the entire time we were seated. read more

They have a blonde ale, and I cannot remember what it's called, but it was delicious. I had to get a 2nd pint of it. I had a Prosciutto flatbread and some Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls that were amazing! Highly recommend this place. read more

The service was so disappointing. We live in Goleta and we were so excited to have them open. We've only had three experiences and two have been really unfortunate. It's too bad! read more

Everything was amazing! Service was wonderful. Thank you Justin and Dalton for a great experience and order recommendations. The wings and sauces are delicious and filling. The margarita flight is so tasty, I strongly recommend. I am excited to go back and enjoy this establishment again. read more

I was really wanting to try their food. unfortunately I did not get the chance. after waiting for our table, I got the text that it was ready. we excitedly walked up just to be told that some drunk guy from the bar just walked over and took our table. So instead of telling him to move, they told us we were going to have to go back onto the waiting list because, and I quote "they didn't want to have an issue with drunk people". read more

Fun place to grab a beer and a burger near UCSB. Great beer on draft, good food, good service, reasonable prices.