Finch & Fork

I enjoyed my brunch at Finch & Fork. One of the reasons why I chose this place was for their rooftop dining. When I made reservations on OpenTable, I was confused at the seating options. I tried calling, but no one picked up and frankly my friend and I wanted to try this place anyway. The rooftop dining was only during the height of the pandemic. The dining room is now only by the lobby. The decor is nice. Definitely shows that it’s a hotel restaurant. But service was very nice and we got our food quickly. I got the shakshuka, and it was yummy. The eggs were nicely poached - the yolk was runny and added a richness to the spicy tomato sauce. I like the chucks of avocado. The bread with the tomato sauce, egg yolk, and avocado was the perfect bite. Many patrons took advantage of their bottomless mimosa deal, and I think that’s the biggest draw. I ordered coffee and that was nice on a cool Fiesta morning. I think this is a nice place to dine if you’re staring at the hotel. Otherwise, as someone who frequents Santa Barbara, I might not go out of my way to dine here. The menu has mostly a standard brunch fare. And maybe there’s standout dishes their dinner menu. But I’d pass on brunch unless you want bottomless mimosas.

Classy spot with great food and incredible service. We visited to try the new Vegan items on their SB Vegan Chef challenge menu, and we were not disappointed. We got the tostadas from the challenge menu + the mushroom dan dan noodles and the beluga lentils from their normal dinner menu. It was all out of this world delicious. I would go back for the dan dan noodles everyday if I could. They also have amazing mocktails and NA beer. I tried the Spicy AF mocktail with zero proof tequila and was pleasantly surprised. We went on a Monday evening and it was pretty quiet so we got above and beyond service from our server and the manager. The location is stunning. The walk down to the bathroom is gorgeous. I’d come back anytime!

Food was ok, not great. What was very strange is they were out of coffee beans and seemed to think that was ok. Coffee is a pretty important thing at breakfast for a lot of people. Maybe go buy some beans at the store. Strange enough for a breakfast restaurant to not have coffee, but for a hotel to be out and not look to remedy the situation was even more odd.

Ordered room service from here at the Kimpton Canary Hotel. The service was quick and the food was phenomenal. I loved every single thing I tried. The bacon breakfast burrito was delicious and all the ingredients inside were cooked perfectly. The avocado toast was so flavorful and refreshing. The French fries had a perfect texture. The smoked salmon bagel was loaded and the salmon was very fresh. Not pictured is the OPP brunch cocktail and that was also a delicious, light cocktail to get your day started. I highly recommend this restaurant. Will definitely be back

My friend and I went to Finch and Folk for Happy Hour on Sunday. Sun-Thursday, their Happy hour is from 4-6. Drinks are $10. They also have menu items you can purchase. The bartender was friendly and helpful. We ordered deviled eggs and Mac 'n Cheese. The bar is beautiful and fully stocked. You can sit in the lounge area on comfy seats or at the bar. The bathrooms are located down the stairs, or by elevator. We had dinner reservations for 5 p.m. as we were going to see Nickel Creek at the Granada Theatre. My friend had Scallops and Peaches and Burrata Cheese. I had a dish with Cauliflower and Purple Potatoes. I spent around 30 dollars for dinner and my friend spent around 60 dollars for her dinner and dessert. Our waiter was fun. He had a wonderful personality and was a huge help in serving us and getting us out the door to our concert. The dining room is beautiful and well-appointed. Please see the attached photos.

Adding to this review, Smashed Avocado w/salmon and Shakshuka were amazing. Brunch was amazing, eggs Benny are a must! Lemon Ricotta pancakes...chefs kiss.

Upon arrival we were greeted by a moody waiter, who kept us waiting for a table for at least 15 minutes because he said that they were not ready. As we were talking and having a good time we didn’t really pay attention. When we were seated we got another waiter, who was friendly and gave us our menus. There was no one in the restaurant except two other tables. He didn’t come back to take out orders for the drinks for at least 20 minutes, again we didn’t have rally pay attention because we were chatting away. After 20 minutes we got our orders in for the food and drinks. (Tea and coffee), that took again at least 20 minutes to arrive. Then we start really noticing that the waiters were just not there. When I started looking for them to ask them where our drinks were, I went everywhere but they were not to be found. When I made a comment that it took a long while when he brought our drinks finally, he said that it takes a long time to make??? Very rude attitude towards us. Food was great. We just moved here and food wise we would definitely have come back several times. Due to the two rude and moody waiters, we won’t.

We came to Finch & Fork for breakfast. The restaurant/hotel was beautiful but the server told us they were out of coffee. Our food took 30 minutes to arrive. The short ribs and hash were delicious. The avocado toast was "ok" The two order of pancakes were cold and dry. The poached eggs in the Shakshuka were overcooked into hard boiled eggs. The sauce was not great and the whole dish was cold.

I enjoyed my brunch at Finch & Fork. One of the reasons why I chose this place was for their rooftop dining. When I made reservations on OpenTable, I was confused at the seating options. I tried calling, but no one picked up and frankly my friend and I wanted to try this place anyway. The rooftop dining was only during the height of the pandemic. The dining room is now only by the lobby. The decor is nice. Definitely shows that it’s a hotel restaurant. But service was very nice and we got our food quickly. I got the shakshuka, and it was yummy. The eggs were nicely poached - the yolk was runny and added a richness to the spicy tomato sauce. I like the chucks of avocado. The bread with the tomato sauce, egg yolk, and avocado was the perfect bite. Many patrons took advantage of their bottomless mimosa deal, and I think that’s the biggest draw. I ordered coffee and that was nice on a cool Fiesta morning. I think this is a nice place to dine if you’re staring at the hotel. Otherwise, as someone who frequents Santa Barbara, I might not go out of my way to dine here. The menu has mostly a standard brunch fare. And maybe there’s standout dishes their dinner menu. But I’d pass on brunch unless you want bottomless mimosas.

Classy spot with great food and incredible service. We visited to try the new Vegan items on their SB Vegan Chef challenge menu, and we were not disappointed. We got the tostadas from the challenge menu + the mushroom dan dan noodles and the beluga lentils from their normal dinner menu. It was all out of this world delicious. I would go back for the dan dan noodles everyday if I could. They also have amazing mocktails and NA beer. I tried the Spicy AF mocktail with zero proof tequila and was pleasantly surprised. We went on a Monday evening and it was pretty quiet so we got above and beyond service from our server and the manager. The location is stunning. The walk down to the bathroom is gorgeous. I’d come back anytime!

Food was ok, not great. What was very strange is they were out of coffee beans and seemed to think that was ok. Coffee is a pretty important thing at breakfast for a lot of people. Maybe go buy some beans at the store. Strange enough for a breakfast restaurant to not have coffee, but for a hotel to be out and not look to remedy the situation was even more odd.

Ordered room service from here at the Kimpton Canary Hotel. The service was quick and the food was phenomenal. I loved every single thing I tried. The bacon breakfast burrito was delicious and all the ingredients inside were cooked perfectly. The avocado toast was so flavorful and refreshing. The French fries had a perfect texture. The smoked salmon bagel was loaded and the salmon was very fresh. Not pictured is the OPP brunch cocktail and that was also a delicious, light cocktail to get your day started. I highly recommend this restaurant. Will definitely be back

My friend and I went to Finch and Folk for Happy Hour on Sunday. Sun-Thursday, their Happy hour is from 4-6. Drinks are $10. They also have menu items you can purchase. The bartender was friendly and helpful. We ordered deviled eggs and Mac 'n Cheese. The bar is beautiful and fully stocked. You can sit in the lounge area on comfy seats or at the bar. The bathrooms are located down the stairs, or by elevator. We had dinner reservations for 5 p.m. as we were going to see Nickel Creek at the Granada Theatre. My friend had Scallops and Peaches and Burrata Cheese. I had a dish with Cauliflower and Purple Potatoes. I spent around 30 dollars for dinner and my friend spent around 60 dollars for her dinner and dessert. Our waiter was fun. He had a wonderful personality and was a huge help in serving us and getting us out the door to our concert. The dining room is beautiful and well-appointed. Please see the attached photos.

Adding to this review, Smashed Avocado w/salmon and Shakshuka were amazing. Brunch was amazing, eggs Benny are a must! Lemon Ricotta pancakes...chefs kiss.

Upon arrival we were greeted by a moody waiter, who kept us waiting for a table for at least 15 minutes because he said that they were not ready. As we were talking and having a good time we didn’t really pay attention. When we were seated we got another waiter, who was friendly and gave us our menus. There was no one in the restaurant except two other tables. He didn’t come back to take out orders for the drinks for at least 20 minutes, again we didn’t have rally pay attention because we were chatting away. After 20 minutes we got our orders in for the food and drinks. (Tea and coffee), that took again at least 20 minutes to arrive. Then we start really noticing that the waiters were just not there. When I started looking for them to ask them where our drinks were, I went everywhere but they were not to be found. When I made a comment that it took a long while when he brought our drinks finally, he said that it takes a long time to make??? Very rude attitude towards us. Food was great. We just moved here and food wise we would definitely have come back several times. Due to the two rude and moody waiters, we won’t.

We came to Finch & Fork for breakfast. The restaurant/hotel was beautiful but the server told us they were out of coffee. Our food took 30 minutes to arrive. The short ribs and hash were delicious. The avocado toast was "ok" The two order of pancakes were cold and dry. The poached eggs in the Shakshuka were overcooked into hard boiled eggs. The sauce was not great and the whole dish was cold.

Finch & Fork is a gem within a gem, hidden in plain site in the heart of downtown. Many may be quick to dismiss hotel restaurants but THIS is the exception. The Canary is an epic hotel packed with design character and topped off with a beautiful rooftop. My recommendation is to come here for a special occasion weekend brunch. Look out the big windows as musicians play at the farmers market and enjoy a mimosa (they are one of the few places with bottomless). I have a special place in my heart for eggs benefit and appreciate that the bread is not soggy and the egg is prepared exactly as expected - timing is everything!

Enjoyed our Thanksgiving meal at this wonderful restaurant that is attached to the Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara. Our hotel stay at the Canary was comfortable & flawless. I have to say the Buffet spread was upscale & magnificent. Huge variety of delicious choices from salads, seafood, vast assortment of sides plus a carving station featuring roast Turkey and perfectly cooked prime rib all expertly sliced to your order. An amazing desert table that had all imaginable sorts of pies, cakes and puddings. With so many hungry diners the staff was extremely proficient in maintaining attentive table service coming just in time to clear plates and fill water glasses. This is a spectacular Thanksgiving feast that we all will not forget for a long time. High praise.

Truly enjoyed F&F during my stay at Kimpton Canary hotel - one of my better hotel restaurant dining experiences for sure! I ate breakfast here each morning of my stay and ordered the same dish each time, the short rib & sweet potato hash (omitting Brussels sprouts) and YUM!!! Short rib was seasoned excellent, tender and paired well with the poached eggs and sweet potato. I had lunch once during my time, and honestly wasn't as exciting as breakfast. I believe I ordered the catch of the day and it was pretty bland, nothing special honestly. Service was great once seated - I feel like I had to flag someone down each morning to get seated, but once inside, polite and accommodating. Restaurant is spacious with beautiful small touches to make the space lively (lighting and decor were beautiful). As long as that short rib hash is on the menu, I shall return!

This place is really nice located inside inside the Kimpton Canary hotel. Came here with my husband, son, and MIL. There is a parking structure close by with others not that far which is nice so you don't feel obligated to do their valet. We went early in the AM for breakfast so there was hardly any one there. We like enjoy it when it's nice and quiet especially since we have a toddler. The waiter who attended us was very nice and helpful. He greeted us and walked us to our table right away. He was always attentive which was nice. Everything we got looked so good and also tasted really good. Food we all got was: 1. Eggs Benedict 2. French toast 3. Vanilla bean and chia seed yogurt And bottomless mimosas. Good food, nice vibes, great service. We would come back again.

Located In the Kimpton Canary hotel, this restaurant was a gem! Elegant ambiance, friendly/attentive staff with a delicious Menu. We started with their Black Garlic Caesar salad, which was yummy. The Fried Chicken Sandwich was delicious, from the flavorful brioche bun to the pickled fennel slaw, it was Definitely something worth ordering. The side salad that came with the Fried chicken sandwich had a very good dressing. The Bailey's Brioche French Toast is a must (even though we had it without the baileys cause I'm pregnant), the Vanilla mascarpone was a perfect pairing with the berries and candied pecans. Also Ordered a side of potatoes. If you're ever in the area, I'd definitely recommend coming here for breakfast/brunch. We won't be In town much longer to try out their dinner menu but we will be back in the future.

My friend picked this brunch spot for a special occasion. Looking at the menu I was excited ! It is located inside of a hotel . The hotel is exquisite ! So many fine details. The brunch menu is varied with something to suit everyone's taste . I got the eggs Benedict with no ham. It was cooked nicely ! My friend got the yogurt bowl with pistachios. A nice twist . Service was great . They kept on checking in. Very classy vibes for brunch ! A great spot for photos. Highly recommend this spot for brunch .

I enjoyed my brunch at Finch & Fork. One of the reasons why I chose this place was for their rooftop dining. When I made reservations on OpenTable, I was confused at the seating options. I tried calling, but no one picked up and frankly my friend and I wanted to try this place anyway. The rooftop dining was only during the height of the pandemic. The dining room is now only by the lobby. The decor is nice. Definitely shows that it's a hotel restaurant. But service was very nice and we got our food quickly. I got the shakshuka, and it was yummy. The eggs were nicely poached - the yolk was runny and added a richness to the spicy tomato sauce. I like the chucks of avocado. The bread with the tomato sauce, egg yolk, and avocado was the perfect bite. Many patrons took advantage of their bottomless mimosa deal, and I think that's the biggest draw. I ordered coffee and that was nice on a cool Fiesta morning. I think this is a nice place to dine if you're staring at the hotel. Otherwise, as someone who frequents Santa Barbara, I might not go out of my way to dine here. The menu has mostly a standard brunch fare. And maybe there's standout dishes their dinner menu. But I'd pass on brunch unless you want bottomless mimosas.

My friend and I picked this spot because we liked the name. It sounded interesting! After we found parking in the nearby garage, we were excited to try some great brunch food. Food Beef hash is a stew with cubed sweet potatoes. The eggs on top really added more flavor dimension to the beef hash. The lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious. Fresh grape juice and orange juice was really good. A nice glass of juice is a good start. The server was friendly and apologized for the delay in getting our food. There may have been something going on with the kitchen as it took over 30 minutes to have our dishes served. The inside is quite spacious, it's attached to the hotel.

Kayla is the reason we came. Kayla is the reason we stayed. Her humor, personality, and passion , fueled my life. What a Bloody Mary. What a bartender. My wife and i came here deflated and hungover... left feeling like royalty. Come here for the beautiful ambiance and drinks, stay for the legend at the bar named Kayla And to management -- it's time to promote her!!!

This restaurant is a part of the hotel that I was staying at. A bit disappointed as I was specifically looking forward to try their Sunday Prime Rib dinner and my meal wasn't good at all. The prime rib looked like it just got reheated in a microwave. Our tables ordered other appetizers (burrata salad, Caesar salad, tuna poke, and fried chicken) that tasted just okay, not great at all. The prime rib came with mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese and popovers). The service, on the other hand, was wonderful.

Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is April 26 - May 5, 2024. So I took the 2-hour one way Amtrak hike from the SFV to, Finch and Fork, for their $35 Lunch menu (I hope I do not sound cheap, LOL). This restaurant is part of the Canary hotel, a Kimpton Hotel and Resorts property. Walking in to this restaurant space, you have to be captivated by the clean layout and the the simple but stunning table decos (that blue water glass, see my pictures). I am an incurable devotee of food events, so here I am. The Lunch Restaurant Week menu had limited choices, as it should be, in this 3-course offering. I went for the Deviled Eggs (why are they colored), the Pimento Burger (medium rare was too rare), and finally the dessert of Churros (fantastic, I could only down almost one of the six superbly prepared sticks and their sauces). Service was outstanding. What stunned me overall was that, for restaurant week, Santa Barbara put on a less than impressive show. Looks like nobody desired to participate. 13 restaurants only. Really..... is all that you have to show? On top of that 3 in Montecito and 1 in Goleta. So that brings it down to 9 restaurants in Santa Barbara for Restaurant Week. Very disappointing. Take a trip to LA so you all can see how Restaurant Week (2 weeks) and the amazing eating choices really works. You will be blown away.

We parked at City Lot2 which was right behind the restaurant. The lemon ricotta was lovely & I didn't feel much guilt after devouring it (it's the healthier version). Hubby enjoyed his short rib & French toast. Great coffee too. Every dish was made with fresh & amazing ingredients.

We had an interesting Valentine's Day dinner experience. I chose this restaurant because we had been here a few months back for thanksgiving and I enjoyed their seafood dishes. Also they advertised there would be a dj and you can take home flowers in a vase. Neither one of those lived up to the hype. I started with the Smoke & Honey cocktail. It was full of ice, not filled to the top, they served it in a short glass. When I had it on our previous visit it was amazing. I sent it back and our waiter brought the same watered down drink in a martini glass. Not off to a great start. I ordered the Plant Love fixed menu. The first 2 courses were mediocre the dessert was delightful. We enjoyed the dishes my boyfriend ordered. I should have ordered off the regular menu. the pre fixed plant love menu was overpriced and underwhelming.

We hosted our wedding dinner here and could not have been more pleased and impressed with the level of service we received before and during our event. The planning process was very straightforward, Terrell was incredibly easy to communicate with and we were actually able to handle everything via email. We put our wedding together in under 8 weeks and without so much as tasting the food. The room was set up beautifully, we had a private bartender/server who was also incredible and we all felt went above and beyond. He noticed our nephew wasn't eating what he had ordered and immediately got him some chicken tenders and fries so he wasn't hungry. Our drinks kept flowing, the timing of the food was perfect, and we had plenty of time to enjoy the gorgeous space. The food...soooo good. We had cheese croquettes and mini avocado toasts as passed appetizers and both were a massive hit. The salad was absolutely delicious, as was the seasonal soup. I got to try both the chicken entree and the steak and let me tell you, there was not a bad option to be had. Everything was plated beautifully. Dessert was fantastic--cheese plate, fruit dish, or chocolate flourless cake. I tried all three and was super impressed. We also had breakfast here during our stay, which was equally as delish as our wedding meal. Can't wait to come back here in the future!

The restaurant is located inside a hotel . Which means the entrance would be through the hotel front entrance. We made a resi since we were on a time crunch but realized we didn't need one once we got there. It was nice and well kept inside. Felt really cozy. We ordered: B.L.A.T. Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato sandwich with fries. It was pretty good except for the bread being a bit soft it really didn't hold up well and got messy really fast. Black Garlic Caesar was ON POINT! The croutons brought so much life to the salad! The only downfall of our experience here was our server. It was disappointing that after 15-20 minutes of sitting and waiting for him to come over, we had to ask the busser to have our waiter come over so we can put in our food and drink order after watching him refill another table's drink twice and ask everyone else how there meal was going. He looked towards our table multiple times and we definitely weren't hidden in the corner either.

Have you ever gone into a restaurant and they tell you to sit wherever you want? You go and sit down but then you get absolutely no service. Nothing, zero, nada. This is what happened to me today. They didn't even bring us a menu. Let me begin this review by stating, I truly hate to give one-star reviews. Moreover, I have eaten at this restaurant literally since it first open. And, I've gone here numerous times since they did their revamp. I really like it here. Thus, it is really hard for me to have to write this review. But, I believe it needs to be stated. To tell the story, my wife and I went to have breakfast. The man who I believe is the server/manager of the place, because he has been working here since it's reopening, told us to sit anywhere, which is what we did. That man looked over at us numerous times but no menus. No one asked what we wanted to drink, nothing. There was also another young server on duty. He walked by us five times, but nothing. We continue to sit in the booth for about fifteen minutes, wondering what was going to take place, until finally, both of these men were standing at one of their workstations, just talking. The one established server, was looking through, what I believe were receipts, the other man was just standing there looking at his phone. With that, I decided it was time to leave. Again, that's really sad because I really like this restaurant and have been a patron of it for many-many years. I don't know what's going on? But somebody needs to look at the situation and treat their longtime customers with at least some small level of respect.

Great restaurant! We will definitely be back. We came for brunch. The cappuccinos were good. I enjoyed my grilled cheese. My daughter enjoyed her lemon ricotta pancakes. The side salad was dressed with a tasty dressing.

Always out to try new places esp with food and this place I highly recommend! Easy to find, it's on a corner of streets i don't remember, there is a sign outside that you can't miss and it's inside a hotel. We were there early so street parking on a Sunday was not difficult at all. Staff are great esp to the gentleman who attended to us. Ugh! i hate that i didn't get his name but neverthless, everyone was accomodating. Food was on point! The pictures does not do justice to it but tske my word when i say its bomb. Coffee is refillable. Dogs are welcome too. Highly recommend and would def be back.

Upscale Choice In Downtown Santa Barbara..... My wife and I (from Nipomo) met her son, his wife and their daughter (from LA) in Santa Barbara to celebrate the end of our granddaughter's first year of college and the passing down of our old car to her. It's a city with tons of restaurants, but we chose Finch and Fork based on many positive reviews. Here are the pros and cons of lunch: Pros: - Location: Very good. It's part of the nice Kimpton Hotel midway up State Street and one block to the west on Carrillo. Most of State Street is closed to cars, but the downtown area is pedestrian friendly so you can usually park nearby and walk. - Menu: Interesting. The number of choices is sort of limited, but the combination of offerings had something for everyone. - Quality of Food: Really good. Three of us had the "Smoked Salmon Bagel" ($19) with red onion, harissa cream cheese, capers, scallions, tomato and sprouts. It was huge, a meal by itself and had a great taste. Another family member had "Short Ribs and Sweet Potato Hash" ($26) which came with 2 poached eggs, brussel sprouts and red wine demi-glace. She said it was "good - not great". Our granddaughter ordered a "Grilled Cheese Sandwich" ($18) on sourdough with gruyere, cheddar and muenster cheese accompanied by french fries ($3 extra). She seemed to like it. - Prices: About as expected. Not cheap, but fair. - Service: Attentive. Our server was a friendly guy who ably guided first time visitors through the meal. - Atmosphere: Contemporary and soothing. As befits an upscale hotel, Finch and Fork is cool and tranquil yet you'll feel at home in jeans. - Parking: Can be tricky. The hotel has a valet and there's lots of street parking nearby, but if things are crowded be prepared to walk. - Bathrooms: Clean and well maintained. Cons: - None...although watch out for parking and some might quibble with the menu

The yelp page says $$ but I think this place is closer to $$$ but that's just my opinion. Regardless the food and drinks were really good. Service was attentive and nice. Food presentation is beautiful. Scallops w/Risotto - so good. I could've eaten 2 servings of this. The risotto has a green sauce that was so delicious. Mussels - the broth was creamy and flavorful, 2 pieces of bread is not enough to soak up that deliciousness but my husband definitely tried. Valrhona Chocolate Torte - it was very interesting. Not what I expected, it was pieces of a chocolate torte with fruit around it and little drops of lemon curd. I could've used more lemon curd because it was tasty. Restaurant is beautiful. I love the layout and the ambiance. Perfect for a nice date night.

Amazing !!! Had the braised beef with carrots and Brussels sprouts in a red wine reduction with pouched eggs. It just melted in your mouth, the beef just had an incredible taste and texture. The vegetables were delicious as well. The coffee is top notch along with the service. Found this spot just by googling it. It on the streeet level of a hotel in DT Santa Barbara. The ambient music is just perfect. I highly recommend this place.

My husband and I like to stay at the Canary Kempton when we come into Santa Barbara. And on our latest trip, we enjoyed our breakfast there. I always order eggs Benedict anytime I go out for breakfast. So on this trip, I ordered the eggs Benedict. It was the best eggs Benedict I have ever had in my life. I am not exaggerating. It was savory and the seasonings were impeccable and left my mouth watering. I am pretty disappointed most times I get eggs Benedict anywhere else because it doesn't compare.

We heard about The Finch & Fork thru the Santa Barbara tourist board, an email about the best Happy Hours. We planned on a little HH hop midweek to check out a few spots. FF was our second stop. A $5 Guinness got my attention and two orders. My wife ordered a Collins and said, " Delicious ". There are happy hours that discount food, discount drinks or discount both. This one does drinks but not food and that is Fair Play. A couple dollars off for drinks , food is full price. And delicious. Gourmet. The deviled eggs, $8 were topped with pork belly, super creamy and tinted red from some submersion. Excellent. The King Pao cauliflower smelt amazing when it hit the table. The flavor was equally impressive. You are more than happy to pay for food this well executed. Our server Sebastion, suggested some bread to go along and soak up any sauce. It was a fun little nutty loaf with good butter and a great add. He was charming and gracious. This is a swanky Kimpton. The hotel lobby and bar converge into one, the restaurant tucked behind. Soft hip music keeping the beat. My wife discovered some complimentary bites and red wine in the lobby, so thats an additional score. We enjoyed our time. It would be an excellent addition to a stay or come by without. Thumbs up.

We stayed at the Kimpton for two days and had breakfast Sunday. I had the eggs Benedict which were yummy. Thick apiece of ham and the sauce was great. My wife had the short braised ribs with poach eggs. The meat was off the chart good! Luckily she got full and I got to finish it. Our server was ant and it a great atmosphere. Highly recommend

Upscale restaurant in an upscale hotel. The food was excellent. We ordered the rib and sweet potato hash, and the French toast. The service can be improved. I felt like we were kinda ignored. Overall though, I enjoyed my meal here.

We had a stayed at the hotel and decided to dine there out of convenience. Splitting the review up to two : 1) HH 2) dinner 1) happy hour prices are no different that dinner prices which I found kind of weird?? The drinks were cheaper but the food was all normal priced. I was really looking forward to the shishito peppers but they were all out so we got the mushrooms, deviled eggs, and croquettes. The mushrooms were crispy and nicely fried but it just wasn't really amazing The croquettes were just cheese and it was paired with an interesting jam sauce but I kinda liked the combo (very umami)--I wouldn't order it again though The deviled eggs were way too expensive ($8 for 1 egg basically) I liked the pork belly - salty, warm, and crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside - but the egg was pink and almost sweet in a weird way For my drink, I got a lemon drink that I can't remember the name of and it tasted like alcoholic lacroix 2) For dinner we ordered room service to just chill and relax. The portions are incredibly small and nothing stood out to me-- The Kung Pao cauliflower was so salty that we could barely finish it The gnocchi was more sticky that gnocchi and also over seasoned The mussels were decent but many of the mussels were just shells with nothing inside The blistered green beans were ok--nothing special And the swordfish which was highly recommend and in season but it was literally just fish on a plate. It had sides but there were barely to balance out the fish. Highlight of dinner was dessert--the churros were very Disneyland like (LOL) and the strawberry tart had a great crust with some nice crisp strawberries inside Overall, would not be back - the hotel was really messy in terms of service too

There's a bit to be desired here at The Finch, especially for us hotel guests. After a 3-hour drive, arriving at 3 PM and starving, it was disappointing that the only food options available were snacks that I would associate with a vending machine that I could only purchase by the front desk and nothing from the restaurant. With no other options, we had to find a bite elsewhere. This issue seems to stem from poor management rather than the staff. Thankfully, the place finally opened up. Kayla did a great job behind the bar and took orders for us lounge seated guests, not just those on bar stools. Since we had already eaten, we only wanted a few oysters and maybe a side dish. It's hard to mess up oysters unless they're off or someone doesn't know how to shuck them. However, a decent mushroom dish that's grilled? I'm 100% in! Sadly, the mushrooms were super slimy, and no amount of tarragon miso yogurt could save them. I love a great mushroom dish so much that I constantly ask my wife to try a bite (she's not a mushroom fan). This time, when she willingly wanted to try a bit, I had to advise her against it. The following morning, I thought it would be nice to start our day with a couple of screwdrivers. Jaime was aces at the bar. Despite the limited drink options available in the morning, which is odd given the breakfast cocktail menu in the room service menu, Jaime took care of us with chilled, laid-back, but customer-focused attention. The following day around 11 AM (the start of a local holiday called Fiesta), I wanted to order two screwdrivers, but there was no one at the bar. I sat there for a few minutes, watching multiple employees ignore me. When I finally asked someone by the host podium if I could order a beverage, I was told the bar was closed. This was confusing because if the bar is closed, how can I order cocktails for breakfast on the room service menu? I was told, "Well, it's 11:00 AM, so we're getting ready for lunch." I then asked if I could get a beverage for lunch, to which I was informed, "We don't have a bartender on Fridays." Completely confused, we went back and forth, and the host finally replied, "Let me get Jaime; he stepped out." A simple, "The bartender stepped out; someone will be right with you," would have sufficed. This really shouldn't be so complicated, but again, Jaime came to the rescue, sensing the silliness of the situation. Since we spent so much time out, our only chance to order food was this morning before checking out. We ordered room service: eggs benedict for me, and two poached eggs with bacon and toast for my wife. Both dishes came with smashed potatoes. While I enjoy smashed potatoes, these were so undercooked, bitter, and starchy that we both had to spit them out. The taste was akin to sandpaper and I literally could not swallow it. My ham on the benedict was so overcooked and dry it could have been used as flying discs at the beach. The muffins were cold and not toasted, and my wife's poached eggs were cold with toast so stale she asked if they toast their bread the day before. This was one of the worst room service breakfasts we've had in a long time, and I expected much more from The Finch, as my wife proclaimed that she had better breakfasts at Denny's. Lastly, on the menu, there's a disclaimer: "A 1% culinary service charge will be added to each guest check. This culinary service charge is distributed 100% to the culinary staff, including cooks, dishwashers, and hourly culinary supervisors to ensure competitive industry compensation for all of our valued culinary team members." My first thought was that this was incredibly tacky. Nothing says we can't afford to pay our employees like posting something like this instead of just raising prices a bit to address industry challenges here in California. However, after the meals we experienced, it's going to take a lot more than "competitive industry compensation" to make that food decent anytime soon. Thank you, Kayla and Jaime, you were the best part of our visits to the restaurant and the only reason I bumped this review to 2 stars. I hope your leadership takes a serious look at Kayla's no-nonsense approach coupled with Jaime's subtle yet attentive focus on detail and elevates both of their standings within The Finch and Fork. The management and leadership need to step up significantly to ensure the standards of The Finch to call it "a favorite amongst Santa Barbara restaurants" as this claim seems highly dubious. The issues we faced were clearly a result of poor management decisions and lack of adequate support rather than the fault of the employees whom the majority seem to not have any clear supervision.

This place makes me happy. Great location near Paseo Nuevo. In the Kimpton Canary Hotel, downstairs. Top notch stuff. I love this restaurant. It is not cheap but I like that you can get small orders. Like 2 Deviled Eggs. Their Mexican Street Corn or Mac & Cheese ... Yes, please! I can't remember the last main dish that i had there - I think a steak - but I remember the sides and appetizer.

Today, Christmas Day there's a great Buffett. Ambiance is casual. Service is on point, and great conversation with family.

Was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant as it's located inside a hotel and I pass by it often. Went for the first time ever for restaurant week and enjoyed a 3 course meal with a friend: Appetizers - Crudo & Tomato Soup The presentation was elevated - poured the soup in front of me into a plate with toppings, which was really cool. Entrees - Pork Chop & Short Rib Pappardelle Good sized portions, gratin that came with pork chop was unique and interesting, wasn't exactly sure how to eat it (dip the pork chop/eat by itself/etc) Desserts - Churros & Chocolate Torte LOTS of churros, artistic torte arrangement. Black pepper cream that came with the torte was unique, not overpowering, and fun to try. Overall, attentive service, delicious food, and separated enough from the hotel lobby to be an enjoyable restaurant experience. This is definitely worth trying for restaurant week or in general!

(Overall: 69% | D) - After a nice first experience at Finch and Fork, I decided to return to try more of their menu. Unfortunately, I was left disappointed. Aside for their beautiful decor, I could not find much praise this second time around. (New York Strip: 62.5% | D) - Despite a seemingly reasonable presentation of this dish, I found the New York to learn toward medium to medium well rather than medium rare. Furthermore, despite the menu saying this was a 14 ounce steak, it somehow looks surprisingly small on the plate. Additionally, the steak desperately lacks some finishing flake salt that would've added the much needed saline forwardness. (Ahi Tartare: 65% | D) - Aside from the questionable plating covering the entire plate of tuna with the crackers, the tuna color is rather dull. Unfortunately, this dullness carried over in the flavor department as it lacked an element that was needed to help lift the dish in vibrancy in some way.

Upon arrival we were greeted by a moody waiter, who kept us waiting for a table for at least 15 minutes because he said that they were not ready. As we were talking and having a good time we didn't really pay attention. When we were seated we got another waiter, who was friendly and gave us our menus. There was no one in the restaurant except two other tables. He didn't come back to take out orders for the drinks for at least 20 minutes, again we didn't have rally pay attention because we were chatting away. After 20 minutes we got our orders in for the food and drinks. (Tea and coffee), that took again at least 20 minutes to arrive. Then we start really noticing that the waiters were just not there. When I started looking for them to ask them where our drinks were, I went everywhere but they were not to be found. When I made a comment that it took a long while when he brought our drinks finally, he said that it takes a long time to make??? Very rude attitude towards us. Food was great. We just moved here and food wise we would definitely have come back several times. Due to the two rude and moody waiters, we won't. Food: 4/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 1/5

Excellent experience at Finch & Fork. Jamie is an excellent waiter who made our experience an 11 out of 10. The food, drinks, and ambience were amazing. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the Santa Barbara area! Thanks again Jamie, you're awesome!

Located inside the Kimpton, you know this restaurant is beautiful. The staff were very friendly and service was quick. I ordered the eggs Benedict which was great- the hollandaise was creamy, and added avocado (surcharge) elevated the dish. The side greens were a little bland for my liking, so I ordered a side of potatoes too- those were excellently seasoned :) Overall great brunch spot!

We came here during UCSB Graduation weekend! We were excited to try the "Dads and Grads" set menu. Our server was professional and helpful, and told us that the menu had lots of food almost enough for 3 people. It was MORE than enough for 4 people, and came with a huge steak, 3 sides, and a dessert! We had such a fun night here with delicious food, drinks, and a clean, open ambiance! A great place to choose if you are celebrating!

What an amazing dinner! I came here with my girlfriend for our four year anniversary and the hospitality was phenomenal! The manager came over and congratulated us which was an excellent personal touch. The Short Rib Papparadelle was out of this world, and the Fried Chicken was also great. Ambiance was 10/10. Good food, good people, what more can you ask for!

LOVED that they were part of the vegan challenge. The food was wonderful and service divine. I loved the location and we had an absolutely wonderful time. You cannot have a bad seat and the environment is what I found intimate. Lighting was truly lovely as well with convenient parking. I highly recommend it!

Came here for brunch on New Year's Day and we were pleasantly surprised with the feel of the restaurant and bar area. We had a couple tasty drinks to start then ordered the short rib and sweet potato hash which my partner said was incredible. I ordered the B.L.A.T and fries which were the perfect starter to my day after a few cocktails the night before. Lastly, the service was wonderful, I have no complaints. The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because the lobby set up a DJ for an event that was happening in another room. It wouldn't have been a problem except it disturbed the quiet morning we were having. Other than that, lovely experience!

We had the best breakfast at Finch & Fork! The Shakshuka was one of the best meals i've had and our server, Erick was incredible! He was so accommodating, sweet and surprised us with Churros for our anniversary! We can't wait to come back, thank you Erick!!

Would totally come here again so cute and quiet. Good for girls time and brunch !! Yummy avocado toast !! A good overall vibe. Loved the endless bubbles .

We stopped by here on our day trip to SB. It's located inside the lobby of the Canary Hotel with a parking lot right next door. We got: -Waygu Beef Burger ($21) loved this burger! It was delicious and so flavorful -Brioche French Toast ($16) was very disappointed in this one. It was cold, and tasted like toasted bread with powdered sugar and not actual French toast. Overall, average. We loved 1/2 of the dishes. Recommend if you're nearby, but nothing to go out of the way for.

Specifically for their Mother's Day Brunch (their normal dinner has been good)... Had Mother's Day brunch which was below mediocre at best. We ended up spending $90 / person and for the food and service we received, I'd never go back. The server was nonchalant with things and didn't listen (ie they asked what kind of juice we'd want for our mimosas and after saying orange juice, they thought we wanted an extra orange juice for the table). For the price, the food wasn't anything special. It was a marketed as a buffet but ended up being a "choose one main dish" and help yourself to endless deviled eggs, salads, and stale desserts. They also seemed to be sort of shady with the bill, although they fixed it after we complained. We called the hostess a few days prior to ensure that our 1 year old wouldn't be charged a full buffet meal - the hostess confirmed we wouldn't be charged. After our meal, our bill showed we'd be charged for kid's buffet. We complained and only asked we be charged for a side of oatmeal for our baby and they complied but seemed kind of "let's see if we can get away with it". Thanks for fixing it at least. For the money you spend for their buffet, you'd think you'd get decent food and great service, allowing for a nice experience, but this Mother's Day experience lacked. After working for the hotel industry in the past, Santa Barbara has better hotels and restaurants where you can enjoy a special celebration. I do want to mention that the hostesses and the bussers were friendly and great.

I went to Finch & Fork for brunch with a friend to celebrate her birthday. The restaurant has a wonderful ambiance, and is located within the lovely Canary Hotel. There were only a few patrons eating inside when we arrived. Our server was very amicable and helpful. We ordered the "Breakfast Bread" and the "F&F Eggs Benedict". The breakfast bread was akin to a dense carrot or banana-like bread, with delicious salted butter. They did not bring us any plates to eat the shared appetizer and though we waited, no one was around to ask for quite some time, so we had to eat it with our hands with crumbs going everywhere over the table and ourselves. The Eggs Benedict was extremely disappointing. The menu states it is served on "English muffins" which was not the case. Being foodies, my friend and I know a brioche bun bottom when we see one, and that is what was used instead of English Muffins. On top of that was not Canadian Bacon as the menu advertised, but extremely thick ham. The eggs were not quite cooked enough, nor was there sufficient hollandaise sauce. We left eating only a few bites. At least the breakfast bread was good and presented as advertised on the menu. A sad Birthday Brunch indeed.

It's another ladies day and I can't wait to see what the menu has to offer. After a long train ride we arrived in Santa Barbara and it's time to eat. We arrived and were seated immediately. I'm presented with a menu and upon first glance disappointment sets in. The menu is pretty meh. I want to interested in my options so I settled on a light breakfast. I ordered the fruit plate and breakfast breads. The fruit plate arrived and it was actually a great looking plate. But the bread was not a variety it was 2 pieces of the same thing. It was good but not great.

Needed a place to eat brunch while driving through Santa Barbara and this place looked pretty good. When we walked up and saw it was inside a hotel I wanted to find another spot but was too lazy. Generally restaurants inside hotels aren't the greatest...especially the cafe types. The menu was limited and the food was very meh. The price was not horrendous but more than what I would have liked to spend on the food we got.

We stopped for brunch here on a Saturday morning, not realizing it was inside of a hotel, but we were pleasantly surprised by the pricing and ambiance of this restaurant. Usually hotel restaurants can be pretty overpriced, but our food was pretty normally priced. The avocado toast was the perfect light brunch, the toast was so crispy and fresh! The drink ordered was VERY strong, but that could also be because I'm not much of a drinker. The staff was very friendly, and the food came quickly, all and all we were glad we had made reservations here and will definitely come back if I'm ever in Santa Barbara again.

Santa Barbara may have nothing on DC when it comes to the brunch scene but the ambience of a sb breakfast is something special - of course the dishes were so small and expensive that we left broke and hungry. - the quality of the food were given though was through the roof, so fresh and packed with unique flavors - the shakshuka feta was perfectly salty and savory with the light tomato sauce and two perfectly poached eggs. the bread w it was beautiful but was too crispy to even absorb the juice - the French toast had delictable toppings and didn't leave ya feeling sick and disgusted like sweet breakfast options tend to do. - the sweet potato rib hash was the star of the show, both in our stomachs and on the bill.... $26 dollars for 6 bites of meat. the brussel sprouts added the perfect texture and at least added volume. It was naturally sweet with the sweet potatoes which paired with the rich tenderrrrrr soft meat. sauce was so unique - $7 for two pieces of smoked salmon. Bye.

This restaurant is inside Kimpton Canary Hotel, quintessential Santa Barbara architecture. My girlfriend and I stay here in September 2022. Because we booked the hotel through American Express (part of the Amex Hotel Collection), we had credit to use at the hotel. We had breakfast twice. Even without a reservation, we were able to be seated. The service was nice. I didn't find the menu to be exciting, but the avocado toast was really great. I usually don't order things I can make myself at home, but I'm glad that I tried their avocado toast. I recommend you add poached eggs (picture). ************************************************************ If you found my review helpful, please smash the "useful" button! Don't forget to share my review with your loved ones and those who you care about. If you liked my review, follow me on Yelp or send me a friending request. Also, don't hesitate to PM me if you want my opinion on the business. Stay safe and healthy and keep Yelping!

4.5 stars Food was excellent. We had breakfast here on a Saturday morning in late January. Everyone very much enjoyed their meal. Service was very friendly but also quite inattentive. Twice I had to wave our server down: once so we could order as he had not come back and once to repeat my request for a cup of coffee. It was not busy, only a few tables had customers, and he was chatting up another server/hostess for several minutes before I could catch his eye. He was very friendly though. Ambiance is okay. It's a beautiful hotel lobby but the restaurant itself was just meh. I would eat here again, however, as the food was very good.