Unbeknownst to us, we ended up coming out on a 90's music bingo night, which conceptually sounds terrible but ended up being mildly entertaining, as everyone in the restaurant sang along with some of the worst songs ever known to be recorded. Also a surprise, was the amount of LED Christmas lights strung from every single corner it could be nailed to, providing the strangest throbbing glow on all of the patrons, and the extremely underseasoned food. Our waitress was friendly, and nervous, repeating herself multiple times every time she swung by the table. The food came out extremely fast and was generally well received, but in that way, generic bar food is always a crowd-pleaser. My dad loved his burger and fries, and the table loved the cheese curds (cubes), but my Panzanella salad with shrimp was tragically underseasoned, with giant cold, limp cornbread croutons that would have been a million times better toasted, and my chili and my wife's mac & cheese were about as bland as it gets. We'd happily come back if someone asked us to meet them, and I'm sure we'd generally enjoy ourselves if we did, but I can't say it's very unlikely I'd be a regular if I lived in the area. read more

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Goldfinch NEVER lets me down! Stopped by this past Saturday for brunch and had the most amazing server who was also the bartender. He was SO friendly and made my time there even better. The "Apple of my Chai" brunch bev was refreshing, aesthetically pleasing and DELISH! The Lobster Benny could have used more hollandaise, but other than that everything was absolutely spectacular. read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Apple of My Chai - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Beef stroganoff was amazing go hungry or be prepared to take some leftovers home and is really to die for so good and their cocktails were very good espresso teeny went very well with my food. Never had one thoroughly enjoyed it. very good too. The whole experience was epic getting together with friends. I hadn't spent time with a while so it was very nice. read more

Goldfinch is a good option when you want somewhere cute and casual. There's limited street parking in Uptown but multiple lots, including their own off of 7th Ave. They also have a patio for when the weather is nice. I've seen a few local musicians here, typically set up in the front window by the bar. The food/drinks are decent. Service is the weak point, in my opinion. It's been below average every time so not somewhere I go often. read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Blueberry Fig Mule (x2 for happy hour), half house salad, side of fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

A must-visit when you're in Marion! The space is large and inviting, and the restaurant feels both comfortable and elevated. The menu has a lot of variety, so those that are picky eaters or have dietary preferences will be able to find something delicious to eat. The service is always smooth and orders are on time. And if you're of the drinking variety, the cocktail menu can't be beat! read more

First time here it was packed and very busy but our waitress was very attentive, and kind the food was very good and so close to home definitely coming more often read more

Slow service, bartender was also our waiter. Not his fault, he was busy at the bar. Vegetarian food options are limited to apps and salads. Out of certain apps. I ordered a salad and there was a chunk of pulled pork in it-not something I wanted to unexpectedly bite into. The Christmas decorations that were still up (it's the end of February) were annoyingly hanging into the booth, we were hitting our heads if we sat up straight. The bathrooms were grimy. read more

This place continues to provide high end cuisine for value prices. Well worth a stop if passing through town read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Chicken sandwich dipped in Buffalo sauce with an upgraded side of Mac n cheese - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

We stopped here twice while in town for a wedding. Friday night it was busy and all the tables were full. Service was friendly. Food came out fast. We arrived right at 6pm- end of happy hour- wish the waitress would have mentioned it because we would have ordered drinks. The tenderloin was a bit over cooked but had good flavor, Mac n cheese was pretty cheesy and the artichoke spin dip grilled cheese was too much for me but my brother devoured it! Sunday morning was brunch for 10- service, again was spot on and with a smile. Eggs Benedict lacked hollandaise sauce (that makes the meal) on both the regular and the spinach- biscuits and gravy were a hit with homemade biscuits- the Iowa breakfast with ham was a large portion and one can never go wrong with a bottomless Bloody Mary!! read more

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Service was great. Decoration's are really fun. The food is kickin! The chicken wings or tenders are the best. read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Seafood Gnocchi - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Staff were nice, service was great. The food was also pretty good. Only thing to say is be careful in the parking lot. On the far back side it looks like you can go out, which we found out you can not. We hit the bottom of our car. They should definitely add a sign or concrete barrier. read more

The service is phenomenal. Such a nice guy! The food was OK and so was the wine and beer selection. I hope they stay open as there was one of their family in the restaurant while I was there. Prices seemed a little high. read more

The food was absolutely incredible! I am gluten free and I got their salmon BLT, while their fryers are cross contaminated which takes most of their offered sides off the menu (including their Brussels sprouts), it was immaculate! I cannot recommend their food enough! The wait time wasn't long at all, and while it was busy it still wasn't loud. I'll for sure be coming back soon! Came back with my boyfriend to add some pictures! They had two baby showers going on but everything was still very fast and the noise was very manageable! read more

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It has such a charming ambience I knew I'd like it the moment we saw the bar. We had immediate seating and our food came out really quickly. Everyone in our party got breakfast and raved about the food. The pancakes are massive and more than worth the calories. I got the harvest bowl and would happily devour a whole plate of the brisket. Highly recommend! read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery is a fabulous option amongst the many amazing Uptown Marion eateries. We were in town for a youth softball tournament and had a super small window to eat in. Like less than an hour, small. I emailed them to inquire on their private dining space and if we could use it as a team, pre-ordering over the phone and paying individual tabs. They were happy to accomodate and didn't even charge us for the space! We each individually called in, placing our families' food orders and organizing them all by player number. We all arrived around 1:40 (we told them to expect us around 1:45). Each order came out in a timely fashion, and were all correct! A waitress additionally went around getting different drink orders, which considering our 40+ person group, all came out quickly. At the end, as we paid the twelve different tabs, our waitress would go around and ask what order we had (again, differentiated by player number) -- easy peasy! Honestly it went off so much better than I anticipated. 10/10 would recommend this for youth teams coming to the area. The private dining space was great! The menu has something for everyone from sandwiches to soups/salads, burgers to mac n cheese-- as well as a some more 'fine dining' entrees. The kids menu was well priced ($7) and had a lot of options! I liked the adult beverage options (they look to have a happenin happy hour 3-6pm, weekdays). Parking could be a bit iffy. While street parking is free, it is kind of hard to find at certain times/days. The staff was insanely kind and knowledgable. Overall a fabulous experience! read more

Went to Goldfinch for Mother's Day Brunch- party of 10. We had reservations (yay they have that!!) and we were seated immediately- taken care of right away by a young man (sorry I didn't get his name) - drinks, plates, etc. Then the food - good grief- there was a Lot of it - such a great variety too! - every single person in our party was delighted with the selection and taste! I can't say enough about the service, food quality, atmosphere and punctuality of seating is. What a pleasant experience! We will be back. Thank you! Well done. read more

We haven't even left yet and I couldn't wait to tell you how fantastic the food and service is here. I had such a hard time deciding because everything on the menu sounded amazing. We settled on the smoked brisket finch dip and pork tenderloin sandwich which turned out to be two great choices. The brisket is perfectly seasoned and meltingly tender. The pork has just the right amount of spice and was perfectly grilled. Our server couldn't have been more helpful or delightful. Full of positivity and extensive menu knowledge, Megan took great care of us. Be sure to stop in next time you're feeling hungry for some excellent food and genuine hospitality! read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Finch dip - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Cute place to grab a bite in Marion. It'll be easier to access when construction in front of the building is completed, but dont let that deter you from trying it out now. A good variety of food on the menu at a reasonable price. It is a large space with booths and tables in a retro-type vibe. They even make their own ice cream, so stick around to hear about their desserts before paying the bill. read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Brussel sprouts and maid rite! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Cute place and good food, very fresh. Definitely glad we stopped here for lunch. There are some cute shops in the area as well. read more

I think this is a really nice restaurant. Foos is creative and good tasting. Service staff friendly and accommodating.

Great customer service but the food was awful. Found a hair in fries and grilled cheese was burnt to a crisp.

Dropped in here because my girlfriend wouldn't join me for lunch but I'll be a nice guy and bring her the food back if it's good. Good news, it's good it's great as YELP says. I will be back. I had their burger and ice tea. I can see that this is the kind of place I'd like to come to more frequently. I strongly recommend it. I think you'll enjoy it Warning; one burger to large to eat in one sitting. I made extra points by bringing the burger and Tator tots home. By the way, the tots were great. read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - March Madness. Great view of the games from the bar. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

The location in Marion is good but at the time there was construction. This made it difficult to park. Inside was very nice and modern looking. The booths were big and enjoyable. The waitress was very nice and accommodating. She let you have time with the menu without hovering. The menu was somewhat limited. The burgers they offered seemed to be the standard everyone was doing. There were maybe 4 pasta dishes. They also offered salads. They did have a large number of appetizers. The food was cooked properly. The food just seemed bland and seemed to lack that wow factor. We ordered a fried tenderloin with fries, a club with fries, and a grilled cheese with Mac & cheese. The fries were plentiful. The Mac & cheese was not very creamy but watery with a powdered taste. I just expected a little more from the food. Overall, a nice spot to eat. The bar looked great with an expansive collection of alcohol beverages. read more

We have been here four times now. The place keeps changing a little each time but most for the better. Brunch is by far our favorite meal here. Bloody Marys are a great and tasty choice for the price. The patio is amazing. It isn't a quick eat place but a leisurely brunch is perfect. read more

Came with a friend for drinks and appetizers on a Saturday. Happy hour is 3-6PM everyday with half price drinks! Definitely an afterwork place to hangout with coworkers too! Try the cheese curds with ranch. read more

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Came here for lunch and happy we did . Friendly service , lots of drafts and some great eats . I have the wedge salad with chicken while my colleague ordered the club. Great food - I just wish I could have ordered something more appealing :) read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - My wedge - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

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Great fresh soup and sandwiches. Fantastic wait person. Would definitely come again! Also had a wonderful Porter draft.

Came here for Valentine's Day last year and was pleasantly surprised!! This place has great cheese curds as well as a variety of sandwiches. Even a salmon BLT! I loved it :) read more

Amazing brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The menu is unique and awesome! Bottomless Mimosas and Beermosas. Will definitely try it again. Mimosa mule was pretty good too. I had dinner here once before also and it was fantastic! read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Can't remember what it was called but it was awesome! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

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It's good to finally have a high end place in Marion perfect for a date night. The menu is basic but they do it right and that's what matters. I have ordered almost everything on the menu at this point and have never been let down. I absolutely love the spinach artichoke dip, and the chips are great. I have also tried many of the cocktails and you can tell that the bartender knows what he/she is doing. It's nice to finally have a place that sells cocktails other than rum and cokes or gin and tonic here in Marion lol. This place is more pricey than other restaurants in the area but I feel that it is warranted given the laid back and cool environment that they have created. Service has always been very good and if your in the area looking for a cool and comfortable place to chill then this is your best choice. read more

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Spent Sunday Funday wandering around Marion's beautiful town center. Stumbled upon this gem! Serves breakfast until 2 pm on Sat/Sun plus regular menu! Love this option and also bottomless Bloody Mary & mimosas, Taylor was so sweet, efficient, and is a super "rep" for this establishment! Will be back for sure! read more

Overpriced and mediocre food. Went once and will not go back again. Better options in the area for food.

Above average food, drinks, service and atmosphere. A good option in Marion for brunch and dinner.

We came for happy hour and dinner. The drinks (half price were delicious) and the food very good. Servings were large! The only negative was food was not very hot. Our server Ellie was excellent! Attentive and very personable. We will be back! read more

Really was expecting something more. After a week long vacation we looked back and this was the one meal all in our family said they would not go back to. Just kind of bland / for the money not a good value read more

When I first went there I didn't think much of it but when I ate that burger it was one of the best things I've tasted and now I go there quite a bit. read more

First time eating here, visited before the Chocolate Walk. The food was pretty good. Four of us got martinis, they were not the best in town, but the food is worth going back for. I would like to try breakfast there. read more

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Very very pleasantly surprised how great everything was here. The food was amazing, the service was on point, and the prices are very good considering the menu is a bit more "trendy" than you might find at a bar-type establishment. This place hits the perfect balance of gastropub and cafe level charm. Did not expect this amazing level of execution in a Cedar Rapids area establishment. read more

First visit to this restaurant and we had a great experience. French fries were perfectly prepared. Crispy! NOT greasy! & perfectly seasoned. Ordered Buffalo Bleu Mac & Cheese. Outstanding!! Bravo to Goldfinch!!! We'll be back. read more

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Buffalo Bleu Chicken Mac & Cheese - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Good food and great conversation with the servers. Enjoyed it and really no complaints.