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Finney's Crafthouse - Goleta

3.9 (95 reviews)
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Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Asian chicken salad
Coco G.

We took a cliff top hike along the beaches of Goleta on Wednesday, followed by lunch at this spot. Plenty of parking and indoor/outdoor seating. Friendly attentive staff. Upscale sports bar vibe with multiple TV screens but at least the volume was turned off. Music also audible but not overwhelming. Lots of natural lighting due to large windows. We ordered the chicken sandwich, poke bowl and Asian chicken salad, as well as truffle fries to share. Generous portions. Everything tasted fresh. Overall a satisfying meal!

Ahi salad - full on tendons - couldn't chew it
Britt R.

I honestly hate posting negative reviews. But I was bummed. Disappointing visit. The grilled cheese was burned (not just "toasted"), and the ahi in the salad was chewy with tendons. I politely raised the issue, but the manager brushed it off. No one checked on us during the meal -- a simple fix that could've made a big difference. Unfortunate, especially after a better experience last time.

Beer
Sean G.

Great beer selection, lots of local options. Top place for happy hour in the area. Great prices during happy hour. The appetizers are really good. The regular menu is a bit expensive. Causal vibe. Extremely clean restrooms. Service is a bit a slow but the staff nice.

Brian B.

Fantastic experience. Loved the ambiance. Food quality is surprisingly good for a gastropub

Ruchira C.

Finney's Crafthouse at Goleta always has a HUGE WAITING, so feeling quite intrigued, we reserved a place for ourselves and waited over 45 minutes. [We usually don't do waiting for dining or drinks - feels kinda over the top :-b]. The place surely runs full-as in to the brim, with even the bar being over full. We got ourselves a tiny-mini table for two. Our server was really nice & attentive. The food and drinks were okay, maybe due to the rush. There are not too many vegetarian options, however, they have a huge selection of beverages. Can give the place a try the next time you are in Santa Barbara or in Goleta.

Elaine L.

It's always a good experience when we come here. The food is delicious. The ambiance is nice. The service is good.

Brussel Sprouts
Imo O.

Goleta needed a Finney's! Such a great addition to the Camino Real Marketplace. We came before lunch and were seated immediately. I love Finney's because you can order a few apps, drinks, and just have a good time. Our server Nicole was so sweet and shared her recommendations with us. We shared the Cheesesteak egg rolls, Brussels, and Steak Taquitos. All were so tasty and came out quick. Drinks were great as well, so great we did a second round. Can't want to come back here again.

Chicken strips... Well- done
Art V.

Not a local. Came out here for a relaxing time, but needed something delicious to fuel my life. Google was good to me today. I searched "cuppy pepperoni" and this location came back. The flatbread pizza was sooooo good .I also ordered chicken strips, just to try a piece, and I have no idea what they season them with....but I loved it! I appreciate the attention to detail. I said well-done to everything and that's what I got.

Chantel S.

Finney's is a great spot to stop by and grab some good food and watch some sports on tv! With lots of options to choose from you can't go wrong. We had the chicken sandwich, buffalo wings, pepperoni pizza and bacon cheeseburger, with the pizza and chicken sandwich being the standouts. Service was the only thing that fell a little short, waiting long stretches of time to order drinks and further the food. Whether you're near state street or near the coast in Goleta, either location is a good option for some classic bar food!

a5 wagyu burger with onion rings truffle
Jocelyn C.

loved finney's in downtown santa barbara, so decided to come with friends to this new location. we ordered different things to try and loved the flavor of everything. the burger was juicy and the fries were crispy with just the right amount of truffle oil. the caesar salad lacked the creaminess to the dressing and the chicken was dry, but the chopped wedge salad was delicious with a variety of toppings. lobster rolls were standard, but the bread made it better. i would stick to the burgers and recommend all of their burgers, they're a tried and true :) service was exceptional and environment is nice per usual. excited to come back ordered: a5 wagyu burger with chopped wedge salad a5 wagyu burger with onion rings truffle fries mini lobster rolls caesar salad with chicken

Mozzarella sticks

Great atmosphere, service is quick for a brew restaurant mozzarella sticks are good I got the and a friend shared a piece of pepperoni pizza

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Creative but familiar dishes, Everything was super yummy and she staff was great. Ate outside, it was cheerful. Hope to return.

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The Imperial - White negroni and 2 hot toddy's

The Imperial

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Oh boy the amount of times I have been inebriated here. Birthday parties, coming home celebrations,…read morecheeky post-work cocktails that accidentally turn into two in the mornings; New Years Eves, Potlucks, Aloha Sundays, Halloweens and everything in between. This is a great bar and there's just no way around that. The drinks are tough, the vibes are immaculate, the bartenders have teeth and the regulars are absolutely bananas. I love it here. It's probably the only bar you can roll into by yourself as a woman and feel comfortable. As if things couldn't get any better, there's a treasure of a human in there who spins vinyl on Friday nights (maybe Saturdays also, but don't quote me) and you really shouldn't miss that experience. Thank you Imperial and staff for your phenomenal service. You've truly cultivated something wonderful.

What an amazing hidden gem in Goleta!…read more While visiting the town, we were looking for a lounge walking distance from our hotel. We found this cool spot via yelp. A for atmosphere. You are transformed into a tiki/tropical/ vintage/bohemian not sure what to call it atmosphere. Super mellow and chill. We sat at a corner couch across from the bar. Comfy and relaxing, and dim lighting. Drink menu was diverse. Great selection. From cocktails to all types of alcohol. With an average price range of $15. Bartender knew his craft. All drinks ordered were great! C for service. The service dept needs some help, and I get it, with one person serving 15+ people. It is impossible to provide a5 star service. Initially service was great with a smile when we first arrived @ 6 pm. But soon after the bar became super busy. The wait was 20-30 minutes for an order. It was time to leave. We asked for our check and it came non-itemized. If it was 2 or 4 drinks that would be fine, but we were party of 3 with over 10 drinks. Then we had to wait again after asking for an itemized check. Waiter stated they need to hand write as their "machine" was not working. That took more time than needed. Ahhhhhh.... Ah well.. you can't get it all. Hence the 3.5 stars. I recommend, to sit at the bar and maybe pay cash to avoid hurdles I experienced.

The Ellwood - Short ribs

The Ellwood

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We came in this last week for dinner. The server was…read morefriendly welcoming. We ordered the two braised beef short rib dishes. Mine was delicious and very flavorful. My friend's good but she felt was too salty and had it returned. The server was kind in bringing her a new dish. I got the burrata appetizer too. It was good but I felt lacking in flavor. Our experience was overall pretty good. I did feel the servers checking in and attention to us could have been better. There were long periods of time where he didn't check in with us. I also felt the food took quite a while to be made. I used to be a waitress in the past. I tried to make it a point to check in with my customers, always communicating when the food would be ready etc.. only advice I would give is to maybe train a little more for this with the servers.

This was a disappointment. We used to go here before it changed to the Elwood and it was fine. I'll…read morestart with the good. I was there for brunch with five other girls. We sat outside and it was not that busy. The inside was open. The servers were very sweet as were the hostesses. The cinnamon bun for the table was good as well. Now for the bad. They had a ton of runners yet we couldn't get them to give us water no matter how much we asked for it. It took forever just to get our drinks. When my friend asked for some hot sauce for her food, bloody Mary mix was brought over in a ramekin. Having bartender a while back, I know clam juice when I taste it. And I was having a bloody Mary and it tasted exactly the same. Not to mention the fact it was very watery and it tasted like straight fire. I love hot sauce, but this had no finesse and it wasn't hot sauce. She asked for it again and she got the same thing. She needed hot sauce because the food really was not seasoned. I got avocado toast and I had to salt and pepper the hell out of that thing. Her hollandaise was bland and my friends clam chowder tasted like nothing. It was just like food out of a retirement community. I want to go back to the fact that the servers were really sweet. I don't discount that and they did hire nice people. But when you have that many runners and servers, the service should be better. And they really need to start using a little salt and pepper on their food. When you have prices like that people expect more.

CAYA Restaurant - WINE WEEK RETURNS MAY 8 - 14!

CAYA Restaurant

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I would like to be able to recommend this restaurant because it's very cute and the bartender was…read moreso friendly, but overall it was a disappointment. The food is so-so. I tried the Cali Hummus, shrimp quesadilla and chicken tacos while staying at the hotel the restaurant is in. The tacos were pretty good, but the pita bread with the hummus was burned and the quesadilla was lacking seasoning. The margarita on Margarita Monday was quite good though, so maybe just grab a drink before going elsewhere for food. The biggest problem though is that they don't open on time and the service is overall really spotty. One morning I was down for breakfast 30 mins after they should have opened and the front desk told me it could be 30 mins more because they were still waiting for someone to show up. The next time I tried to do breakfast they were open, but after standing around for a few minutes with nobody in sight, I decided to try something else. Fortunately there are some good options in walking distance. Sunshine cafe and Lighthouse coffee were both enjoyable.

Service was really good and the view was very peaceful. The outside patio has a nice view of the…read moremountain with palm trees and the pool. It made me think, this is the type of place I would have my family stay at if they were to visit. The last place we visited made me think I was getting burger week flavor fatigue... until Caya proved me wrong. Caya was our 5th burger of the day and WOWED me! This place was marked as "?" (we weren't sure if we really wanted to try it). Everything about the burger was cooked to perfection. The egg's yolk drips down the burger after you take your 1st bite, the flavor was a beautiful marriage in my mouth and the burger was juicy! At first I thought it was fat on the plate, but upon a closer look it was the burger juice (want to clarify it was not bloody). The jalapeños added a nice texture and slight heat, the chipotle was the perfect sauce for it. This burger is definitely worth trying for burger week!

Roof Top Bistro & Bar - veggie tacos

Roof Top Bistro & Bar

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We had my Mom's 70th birthday dinner with about 25 people. Wow, everything went so well. Irene…read morehelped coordinate all the details. Everything was set up so nice, and we had use of the couch/fireplace area. We had a buffet with tri tip, chicken, salad and sides. So delicious! The service was phenomenal, constantly checking in to make sure we had what we needed. The weather cooperated for December and the sunset was breathtaking. I also come here often for happy hour which I love. Highly recommend!!

I had an excellent experience at the Roof Top Bistro & Bar. We came for the 4th of July to check…read moreout the New Vibe band. I was pleased to see that happy hour was still being offered despite the holiday. The menu offers a nice selection of bites and discounted drinks at great prices! For food, we ordered the carne asada flatbread, onion rings, garlic herb fries, and chicken wings. All of which were enjoyable! Although, I will mention that the carne asada had a slightly funny taste that wasn't very pleasing. It was tolerable, but could have been better. Despite that, the food was delicious. We also ordered the white chocolate & raspberry cheesecake. The cheesecake comes from the Cheesecake Factory! So, you know it's going to be good and it was. The presentation was beautiful as well. For drinks, I had the Prickly Pear margarita and Paloma. Both were well made and refreshing to drink. I love the rooftop vibes here! The layout is great and the views are amazing. More like Mountain View's, but still nice to be up high with sky views. There's also a restroom available, so you don't have to go downstairs. Our waitress Caitlyn was such a sweetheart throughout our visit. She had great recommendations and consistently checked on us. The music was great and it was good vibes all around! They have different bands that play here. Check out their website or instagram for more information on that. Overall, a lovely time was had and I would definitely come back here.

Marisella - Vongole pasta

Marisella

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We had the most delightful dinner here. The service was immaculate, as you can see in the video…read moreAustin so kindly made us tableside tiramisu. Great service all around from ALL staff! The food was good. I'm a huge brown butter sage pasta gal, it was okay, but I wouldn't order it again nothing special. It would have been great to add a sweet component in there somehow. I just got back from Italy so perhaps I'm being harsh. I'd recommend getting another main! The deserts were both great but I liked the apple crostata best! We had a large group and though they didn't have enough tables for us (we neglected to make a reservation as we didn't plan to have time, so that's on us) they were so accommodating and moved tables together for us!

We visited Marisella for Valentine's Day dinner and were fortunate to secure an 8:45 p.m…read more reservation. From the moment you pull into the circular drive for valet at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, the experience feels elevated. After being directed through the property to the back where the restaurant is located, we were greeted warmly and seated promptly at a table that was ready and waiting for us. For Valentine's Day, they offered a curated four-course menu rather than à la carte ordering. The courses were well executed and thoughtfully paced. I have a fruit allergy, and the staff was very mindful of that, which I appreciated. Accommodations were handled professionally without making it feel like an inconvenience. Service was somewhat mixed. Our primary waitress seemed informal and borderline overwhelmed throughout the evening. In contrast, the support staff--runners, bussers, and cocktail servers--were polished, attentive, and proactive. At times, they felt more engaged than our assigned server. The food itself was excellent. Everything we had was flavorful and well presented. The wine list was strong, which is not surprising given the property's location and reputation. There are plenty of higher-end selections available. The exclusive cocktail menu, however, is fairly small. They can certainly make anything you request, but if you are hoping for a large selection of signature house cocktails, you may find it limited. Overall, it was a very good experience, especially for a major holiday evening. I would absolutely return and look forward to visiting again on a non-holiday night to see how the restaurant performs under more typical conditions.

Finney's Crafthouse - Goleta - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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