W Spot W Vibes W Taquitos. Came here for some apps and a drink and left with tremendous energy and a new found love for Taquitos. Probably one of the best appetizers I've had in a long time. They have managed to somehow perfect Steak Taquitos -- the crunch, tender steak, and gorgeous sauce amount to a beautiful bite and experience. Cant wait to be back for those bad boys read more

Came here after Moxi with the family and it hit the spot. Got the A5 sandwich, truffle fries, carnitas nachos, and mac & cheese kids meal. The A5 sandwich was solid juicy and flavorful. Truffle fries were crispy with good seasoning, definitely one of the better ones. Carnitas nachos were loaded and great for sharing. The mac & cheese kids meal was simple but perfect for the kids. Prices were pretty affordable for what you get, which made it even better. Service was smooth and food came out quick even though it was busy. Only reason not a full 5 is it can get a little loud and crowded, but overall a great spot after a long day out. read more

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Probably some of the best service we've had in Santa Barbara so far! They were pretty busy and we just popped in on a whim while walking around, so we took a seat at the bar. We happened to come in during by happy hour. There is quite a selection for happy hour bites. I wish we had been more hungry because they sounded really good! Our drinks were great. I got the Watermelon Smash. So refreshing and tasted very fresh. read more

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Finney's is a great spot if you're looking for casual fare. My family and I drove up from LA and were starving by the time we got there. Finney's has a dog friendly patio, and there were quite a few dogs there. The food is more upscale bar food, but since we hadn't eaten since the night before we were starving. I didnt take a picture, but my mom loves onion rings, and these were perfectly fried with Parmesan sprinkled on top. I prefer them with ranch, but they come with a trio of dipping sauces that include ketchup and honey mustard. I ordered the Mahi mahi tacos, grilled, which were very good. The chips were better. My dad had the carnitas tacos which looked really good. And my mom ordered the chop salad because the woman next to us was eating it. If I could do it all over again, I'd order the chop salad because it was the best thing I ate for lunch that day. read more

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Went here for dinner and the food was delicious. The lobster roll appetizers and coconut shrimp was yum! Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed for our meal. We sat outside which was a bit chilly at sunset, but once the heaters were turned on , it was very cozy. Overall, a pleasant dining experience for me. read more

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The food here never disappoints. We were seated pretty quickly for a Friday night, which was nice. It my birthday and there was no singing but I did get a nice cookie and ice cream treat with a candle to share with my husband. I tried the mixed berries mojito which was just ok. But my Impossible Taco Salad was really good and my husband enjoyed his Mahi Mahi Tacos. We have also had really good burgers here. Our server Alec was super friendly, super efficient, made sure had what we needed. read more

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Try the Nashville Hot Ranch! 10/10 delicious. I would buy a jar of this to go if they sold it. Everything you love about Nashville Hot chicken sandwiches but dip for everything. Otherwise: Great venue right downtown. Large with lots of seating and bar access. Kid friendly with high chairs, etc. All the food was delicious: fried chicken, tacos, fries, chips, etc. Lots of beer options and flights of margaritas too (try one!). Good service, reasonable prices, great ambiance. Highly recommend for families or for grabbing a beer and watching a game. But I'll say again: the Nashville Hot Ranch I haven't seen before at any restaurant, but perhaps it will take off once the word gets out with how delicious it is here! I really hope they keep it on the menu! read more

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This photo of the bbq burger speaks for itself. But the burger came with approximately one drop of bbq sauce topped with one sad looking onion ring. They also forgot about my food and I had to wait longer. read more

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Stumbled upon this place exploring State St. decided to give it a shot. We beat the lunch runch so it was so empty but the staff was super friendly and quick. Tried the Finneys Irish Red which was fantastic, Brussels spout appetizers, Peggy's Crispy Chicken Sandwhich and the California Cobb. Everything was delicious and would definitely return. read more

Did not make the connection that this is the same restaurant chain as the one in Burbank oooh that is probably because I ordered a margarita flight as soon as I arrived and asked them to make it STRONG! Carnitas nachos were good and theres a lovely view too read more

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The service and ambience were fantastic. The salads lacked flavor and dressing unfortunatley, but everything else (lobster Hawaiian rolls, fish tacos, and coconut shrimp) were decent. I'd definitely return for the deliciously crated beer and drinks (shout out to the espresso martini!), the exceptional service, and the good vibes. read more

On a busy weekend I was surprised how fast we got sat down despite there being a line. Good service and pretty good American cuisine! I loved their smashburger, it was delicious! read more

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Greeted nicely and got to sit outside, which was beautiful. I asked before we sat down about my dietary concerns and they were able to describe all the options I could have. I ordered this salad and the waitress came back and said she did some more digging and found out that specific dressing had egg in it ( based on the looks) so I had to switch to another dressing which was not a big deal! I really appreciated the attention to detail as it would have made me not feel well, and we had a wedding to go to that night. The yummy Brussels sprouts with roasted figs was out of this world! So delicious. Check them out for sure and let them know up front if you have any dietary restrictions. It was so delicious I didn't get any pics! My boyfriend, not vegan, enjoyed his poke bowl and sweet potato fries! Decent portions and decent prices! Especially for beach ish view! read more

The food here is AMAZING and I love happy hour deals. Service is also great. My favorites are chicken tenders, nachos, quesadilla, and the burgers. Their hard kombucha is great too. My one complaint: the women's restroom absolutely needs attention. It has a big window that's at floor level and when open, anybody from the sidewalk can just sneak on in. Super unsettling and dangerous. read more

We stopped in for dinner over the weekend. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the wait time was very reasonable, especially for Santa Barbara on a Saturday night. We sat on the patio. There was a patio heater on that wasn't working well, but it didn't create much of a problem. There is also indoor seating. The menu offers a wide selection of items. We had the Mahi Mahi Tacos and the Shrimp Tacos. Everything was cooked to perfection and super tasty. A five star experience from start to finish. read more

Great food great beer great everything will definitely come back.. too bad. I couldn't find any parking space other than parking in the residential area but otherwise it's OK. read more

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Finn vibes, very friendly and fast service. Food was good, we ordered chicken pizza, chicken wraps and ahi tuna bowls, all was good. Definitely a recommendation. read more

Food - BBQ chicken salad Service - Tyler gave A1 service Ambiance - quiet enough for convo and music and sports on TV, open windows and outside views Consistency - all on point 30 Beer choices - YUM, "I know huh", Blood orange Hef HAPPY HOUR 3-5pm M-Fr Love this place mid week! read more

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Fabulous Finney's!! What can I say it never disappoints!!!! The Moroccan salad with chicken is hands down one of the best salads I've had in awhile! The bartender who greeted me also vouched for the salad too! She was very helpful and friendly in suggestions and recommendations. Yes the raspberry smashers were delicious! This is a fun and social place to dine, have drinks, watch sports and it never disappoints! read more

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Meh - not sure how this gets so many stars. Service was wickedly slow. Food was just okay. Drinks were good, but thankfully on happy hour because otherwise very watered down for the price. Coconut shrimp was mushy- we could not eat it. The steak taquitos were very nice and we enjoyed them. The dipping sauce was SPICY- - damn spicy. I like spice but holy wow...prepare yourself. The yuzu bbq wings were our favorite and had great flavor. Overall just good, not wow not a total flop... read more

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Picked this place because of the Yelp reviews and Yelp didn't disappoint. I got the BBQ burger and got sweet potato fries with it. I also tried the carnitas nachos, coconut shrimp and fried cauliflower bites. My burger was cooked perfectly medium well as I had requested. The potato fries were just as I like them, crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. They also serve a chipotle sauce with the sweet potato fries that was a great pairing. The coconut shrimp was good too; the sauce they serviced with it was tasty! The cauliflower bites were decent for them being cauliflower which isn't my favorite veggie but them being deep fried and served with a buffalo sauce made them pretty good. The carnitas nachos were also pretty good. The service was good, food was ready pretty quickly and the inside is a bit noisy but a fun and lively place. read more

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I have never waited 2 hours and a half for a meal. They forgot our order they came to apologize and told us dessert on the house. The food my grandson order was burn!! Well when it was time to order dessert the waiter Ava was nowhere to be seen. The min we walked out she came to the table to clean up. I would definitely not be coming back or recommending this place to anyone. read more

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This was my first visit to this location. I've been to both the Ventura and Porter ranch location numerous times. Seen this place loads of time as we alway have wine tasting at the tasting room across the street. It's below one section of hotel Californian. It's always busy regardless what time of day you visit. There's always going to be a line. We stopped by before a dinner reservation elsewhere for a beer. The menu is quite simple with their food and drinks. It's a full bar but I feel like majority of the people tends to stick to beer. Food wise, same as all The other location. Based on our experience here, the crowd is more college kids as it is near the campus. And loads of holiday makers. We were able to get a table before the mad rush but only stayed for a beer. Service was great. All the staff were friendly and sweet. Easy check out with the machine on the table for self checkout. It's a fun spot but expect to wait as there's always a line. read more

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Been here a few times and it's always super solid. Staff is friendly, ambiance is upbeat, food is fresh, flavorful and delicious, bathrooms and overall place is clean. It's exactly what you'd expect from a slightly elevated American bar style restaurant. Ton of different alcoholic options, a decent sized menu, and multiple TVs playing multiple types of sports and entertainment. I really enjoy places that have strong flavors. Don't tell me this has a certain kind of aioli and then make me hunt for it because there's only a sliver of it. Not this place. The flavors on everything I've had is bold, sometimes punch in your face so, which I enjoy. Ahi tacos, truffle pizza, buffalo cauliflower, etc. read more

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Fun spot to stop for a burger and beer. It has a lively environment and friendly service.

The food here was pretty good but service was less than stellar. I ordered the Moroccan salad with grilled shrimp which was nice and refreshing. Husband ordered the grilled chicken club with tots, we especially liked the tots. Unfortunately went over 45 min without seeing our server after our food was dropped so was unable to get water or drink refills or any other assistance. You pay your bill at the table so not sure if the expectation is that once you have your food, you're good to go, instead of traditional dining experience. read more

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Food and service are great here. They have a good selection of cocktails, beer and wine. I would recommend the smashburger and fried pickles. On a nice weather day, Finney's is a great place to have a drink and watch a game. Parking in the neighborhoods is free There's also a paid public parking lot closeby. read more

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Doesn't deserve a 1 star. The Manager Tatiana could not be more rude, she cost her server an excellent tip. She treated us with the worst customer service possible and we left to Santo Mezcal less than a block away. Finneys deserves better representation and so does the staff. read more

We stopped in here on a Friday for happy hour. They said wait would be about 15 minutes. I think it ended up being 5. It is a smaller location compared to some of the other ones. We ordered 3 appetizers and all were delicious. Although they don't have the poke nachos anymore, the poke tacos were great as well as the carnitas nachos. read more

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Amazing food and service. Everything we ordered was delish. I especially enjoyed their blueberry lemonade. It was refreshing and perfectly sweetened. Our food was served hot and quickly. The staff here is super friendly and check on you often. They also have a huge selection of brews! read more

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Finney's was a great dinning experience! The service, drinks & food were excellent! Definitely a fun stop in downtown Santa Barbara, I would highly recommend. read more

Great location Tasty food Friendly waitstaff Attentive manager Food was served hot Fun environment read more

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Good vibe if you dine it... however the to go orders are comical. See for yourself! Not worth the $. read more

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Finney's is an amazing find in Santa Barbara! After a hike to the Montecito hot springs, we walked right in and scored two seats at the bar--perfect timing since we were famished! We ordered the Finney Burger and the Ahi Burger, and both were delicious! The sides came with a spicy ketchup that had a hint of sriracha--such a tasty touch. It was the perfect spot for a yummy, satisfying lunch. If you're in Santa Barbara, you've got to check out Finney's! read more

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It took about 10-15 minutes for someone to come up to the front to help us and the group in front of us. The group before us was 2 adults and 3 kids and we were a group of 2 adults and 2 kids. When we were waiting for our table 3 groups of all adults showed up and they were helped and seated before our two groups that were put on the waiting list. There was booths available but since the other 3 groups got sat first we were sat at a high top. With the kids it was difficult for the kids and when another party left we asked to be moved. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. My friend and the kids enjoyed their plates also. Wish I could say the service was good but unfortunately it was not. read more

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My friend and I ordered Peggy's Crispy Chicken Sandwich and the Crispy Mahi Mahi Tacos, along with the Crispy Coconut Shrimp as an appetizer. The shrimp was cooked well--crispy on the outside and tender inside--though the breading was a bit too gritty for my taste. The tacos were decent; I really enjoyed the firecracker aioli, though I wish it had a bit more heat. The cilantro crema was a nice touch, and the corn taco shells seemed freshly made, possibly in-house. Also, my friend really liked her chicken sandwich. The restaurant offers a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, including booths, high chairs and bar seating. Parking is street parking, but there were plenty of open spots when we went during the daytime. The waitress was super friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. I'd definitely consider coming back to try their alcoholic drinks--it seems like a fun spot to hang out and watch a game. read more

The steak taquitos always the best appetizer to have, definitely recommend to try! The service is always great very fast and super friendly! The food and the prices for the food are honestly great, the atmosphere is just perfect. I will say the kid's food isn't good it was super stale and you can tell they microwave it before bringing it. But overall everything was good! read more

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I came here because the Yelp listing said they had vegan options.....unfortunately that wasn't really the case. The only thing they could do was an Impossible patty plain and lettuce-wrapped since the buns contain dairy. Definitely disappointing if you're looking for a real vegan meal. That said, our server Grace was amazing. She was patient, kind, and went out of her way to help me figure out what I could order. Super sweet, attentive, and easygoing, truly the highlight of the visit. I'd come back for her great service, but not for the vegan options. read more

Very cool ambiance! Right on State Street, super easy to get to. You can add join waitlist online before arriving. Once we arrived, we were seated within minutes. Granted we were early for a Saturday evening. Our service was GREAT and QUICK. Food was delicious. We had coconut shrimp as an appetizer and they were big (6) and full of flavor. We each had a different burger with fries and sweet potato fries. We will definitely be back. read more

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I love Finney's, and this location is beautiful. Their selection of appetizers are shared plates are some of the best, and the service is always fast. With delicious food, great service, and a nice atmosphere, Finney's is a great spot to visit with friends or family. read more