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    Finch & Fork

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

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shakshuka*
    Katherine N.

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

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

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

    Avocado toast with smoked salmon
    Jennifer C.

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

    Krystal H.

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

    Short Rib & Sweet Potato Hash*
    Lisa T.

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

    Entrance sign from the hotel lobby
    Wendy G.

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

    Weekday breakfast Menu 10/15/25
    Cheryll R.

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

    Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    Hyun Jin J.

    Located inside a hotel so it's a nice atmosphere! Very attentive servers - we definitely felt cared for. The food on the other hand was just okay - not bad but also not spectacular. There was no kick / not enough acid on both the chicken Caesar salad, as well as the chicken sandwich, making everything taste the same. We had to ask for hot sauce. Jalapeños or something pickley might have really helped here. Also, they don't have breakfast all day, so be mindful of that when you look through yelp pictures and go during lunch. We went for the French toast, but realized that they weren't serving it anymore so were super bummed (in hindsight we shouldn't have assumed they had brunch food all day). Overall of very pleasant space, and would definitely try coming back again for the breakfast.

    Bar
    Joe P.

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

    Club sandwich
    Melissa L.

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

    Avocado toast
    Nobbi L.

    We had Sunday Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas here. The presentation of the food was stunning. The service was outstanding. We had the deviled eggs which were served with a piece of Asian-spiced pork belly. My avocado toast was the prettiest I've ever seen and the tastiest. This is definitely a place to go to.

    King Salmon* has perfect crispy skin $37
    Terri K.

    In the Kimpton hotel behind lobby. Dinner was wonderful. Diver scallops were huge, cooked perfectly with unique combo of artichokes wrapped in ham. The salmon was great with perfect crispy skin. The macaroni & cheese was one of the best we've had. Specialty bourbon drink "the golden hour" was good but a total rip off at $19 for a very small goblet glass filled with ice first. Enjoyed the food enough to keep the 5 star review. Our server was hustling on a Wed night. He also sat us & looked to have the whole dining room although it is small & there were food/drink runners to assist.

    Tomahawk steak

    We came to visit at Finch & Fork with a few friends Food was amazing and service was excellent as well. Tamahak steak was juicy and flavorful. We started with Dan noodle and deviled eggs and I have to say I would definitely come back for them deviled eggs. That was an amazing server. And manager Robert is really nice and friendly. Our last visit we had great service with Sebastian and sabit that's why we came back.

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    Phenomenal BLAT for brunch! Service is very good and the unlimited mimosas is worth doing. Will definitely be back

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    Does it have a private room?

    Is your rooftop dining open?

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

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

    Is this family friendly for little ones?

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

    Are there any vegan options here?

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

    What's better? Brunch or dinner?

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

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