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    The Goldfinch

    4.2 (683 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jia L.

    Our party of 5 went there on Saturday for lunch. They had great service & nice ambiance, easy parking at the structure behind them which they validate for 90minutes. That being said, food was just okay. Most of their dishes lack flavor. Our salmon and prime rib was dry. Was expecting better food with their price point.

    Eggs Benedict avocado toast and Yogi omelette
    Nancy M.

    Great brunch experience! Made a reservation for 2 and was seated immediately - unsure if reservations are needed as the restaurant wasn't full at noon on a Sunday but you never know! The restaurant is located right next to Izakaya Osen (great sushi) and has a parking structure w/ free validated parking. Walking in, the restaurant is very spacious with high ceilings. There was lots of seating and my friend and I were seated in a spacious comfy booth. There were a few groups here that looked like they were having a brunch celebration and this place looked like the perfect place to host one! Food - I ordered the eggs benedict avocado toast and replaced the fruit with home potatoes. My friend ordered the Yogi omelette and replaced the fruit with 1 pancake. We really appreciated that they allowed us to replace the side with a reasonable replacement with no added cost! My eggs benedict avocado toast was great - yolk was perfectly runny, the toast is a yummy sourdough toast, bacon was crispy and the avocado was fresh! The home potatoes was also crispy and a great addition. My friend also really enjoyed her Yogi omelette and pancake. The pancakes are cinnamon flavored and super light and fluffy! I don't really enjoy pancakes often but this one was good. Service was very attentive and came by to check on us often to ask if we needed anything, ketchup, hot sauce, etc. Would definitely come again!

    Flat iron steak and potatoes
    Joni T.

    The food is fresh and hit all the tasty notes!!! We had lobster enchiladas, vanilla bean french toast, and Flat iron steak and eggs. . This was absolutely the best brunch. The music was soft and subtle. We sat inside, that is our preferred seating . Our server was top tier!!! YoYo was very engaging and just plain ole nice. The entire staff was extremely friendly. We also had our parking validated.

    Ketchup n hot sauce f picanha
    J'aime K.

    Went there for brunch a few weeks ago on Saturday at 11am. Table for 6. Beautiful interiors. Service was pretty solid by Javier (4.5 stars), we did have to ask for more drink refills here and there as the restuarant got more filled and busier. Most of the dishes pictured were pretty great. Most all of us finished our food. I had the picanha - perfectly cooked to medium well (light soft pink color), it came with a wonderful arugual/watercress/tomato/parm salad and frites. - Asked for their ketchup and hotsauce I also got their mussels w 2 pcs of sourdough toast. - Mussels were on the small size (like the size of an almond candy?) - The wine sauce w shallots was amazing to dip your bread - A bit salty though towards the end - Sourdough was really great quality - Although I wished the sourdough was more toasted AND hot The one SERIOUSLY meh dish was their beet salad. Nobody else touched it. Big wedges of beets (2 kinds) seemed like out of a can or something (premade), arugula in the center and hardly any dressing. There was a small smattering of goat cheese pcs that served more like a garnish. - Portion was pretty big and could be satisfying - But it just fell short, didn't taste good - I forced myself to just eat the beets with my steak - I asked them to TAKE IT AWAY!!!! Tire of looking at it...untouched by others. Their coffee and tea service was great! Pour your own refills. I got their tropical tea and it was good. Parking validation is only for 90 mins, we were there 2 hrs. I would go back for the picanha, the mussels and the sourdough bread!!! Mmm mmm good. FYI - their bread plates or what you find on the table is extremely small. Their silverware is very heavy so not cohesive. I had to ask for a larger more substantial plate to eat some of the shared dishes.

    Kerith H.

    I was part of a group of 6 that went to dinner for the first time here. The ambiance was nice, upscale and they had bar, indoor and outdoor seating areas. The server was extremely attentive and helpful in questions we had about the menu but also with figuring out alternatives for dietary restrictions. My favorite item had to be the Brussels- the flavor on those things were so good I opted for a meal that also included them with it so I could get more! Apparently I didn't get enough with having to share the appetizer. I was however disappointed with how the Maple Glazed Double Pork Chop was cooked. Yes, it's a thick pork chop, but it was on their menu and they asked how I wanted it cooked and I said well done but unfortunately that's not what was brought to the table... twice. The server did check on our table after we got our food at which point I spoke up about it the first time because the inside was so raw, everyone at the table agreed. It was redelivered to the table and when I sliced into it again (same piece) it was still not throughly cooked. The manager checked on me and showed it to him and at that point didn't want to deal with giving it back again to be cooked again (I'd given up!) - he was very apologetic, they even ended up comping the pork chop, which was nice. The flavors of the pork chop glaze was good, it's just a shake I couldn't enjoy it because the meat wasn't cooked. Overall, all the flavors were good and the table was happy aside from the one item issue noted above. I appreciate the way they handled the situation and would probably give it another go!

    Lobster Enchiladas
    Joe M.

    Went to Goldfinch for the first time and had a nice overall experience, though the food didn't quite live up to expectations. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. We tried the lobster enchiladas, the sea bass with red curry, and the mimosa flight. The mimosa flight was actually the best thing we had--fun, well-balanced, and a great way to start brunch. The food, unfortunately, felt a bit like an afterthought. The sea bass itself was good, but the rice underneath had some clumps and there was barely any curry sauce, which made the dish feel a little incomplete. The lobster enchiladas had nice flavor overall, but the lobster itself tasted slightly overcooked and there wasn't much lobster in the dish. Overall, it's a nice restaurant with a great setting, but the food didn't quite match the quality I was expecting.

    Clam Chowder
    Windy W.

    Went to The Goldfinch for Happy Hour! The spicy tuna stack was delicious! Just be careful of the red peppers... it has a kick! The clam chowder had quite a bit of clams but the temperature was warm. Would have been better if it was hot. Got the Picanha medium rare but it was medium. Overall, the food was good.

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    Linda C.

    3.3 stars I was really excited to try this place, but honestly left a little underwhelmed. We started with the calamari, which was fine but pretty greasy about a 6/10 for me. I ordered the roasted beet salad as my main and liked it enough (7/10), though it definitely needed way more arugula to balance things out. My friend got the shrimp and lobster linguine. I didn't try it but he seemed happy with it, so take that for what it's worth. Drinks were solid, cocktails and wine did the job. Service was okay, nothing memorable either way. The biggest letdown for me was the lighting. It was weirdly bright white with minimal warmth, almost fluorescent which totally killed the vibe. The space looks gorgeous in photos but in person it just didn't feel cozy, romantic or atmospheric at all. That said, this is absolutely a place I'd bring my parents....they'd have zero issues reading the menu because of how bright it is. I'd come back for happy hour or if someone else really wanted to go but I wouldn't recommend it for a full priced dinner if you're looking for great food and ambiance.

    Filet Mignon
    Courtney E.

    Superb food and even better service, if that's possible. On a Tuesday night it was about half full. We were seated immediately. The staff was very accommodating and attentive, let alone funny. I had the blackberry margarita and it was exceptional. Most of our drinks/cocktails were good, but You're My Boy Blue didn't taste like how it was described. That may just be because I'm not familiar with mezcal and its smoky flavor profile. The food was also on another level. I tried bone marrow and spicy tuna for the first time, and although I didn't like the texture of these new foods, the flavors were very good. I ordered the filet mignon for my entree and the steak was perfectly to medium. The steak fries were well seasoned, and the broccolini was close to the best I'd ever had. The crème brûlée for dessert was good as well, though I don't think I've ever had a crème brûlée and it's typically a safe choice. I would return for the service alone, but the fact that we all loved our food over great conversations at a restaurant most of us were trying for the first time was an experience in and of itself.

    Spicy Tuna Stack
    Karen J.

    A place I will always recommend--even though I've only been here once, that's how good it was. This is the spot to come for brunch or dinner. They offer bottomless mimosas, and hands down some of the best champagne I've had. Ryan was absolutely amazing and made us feel extremely welcomed from the moment we sat down. He answered all of our questions and gave the best recommendations--from the food all the way to dessert. We ordered so much food and left nothing behind because everything was seriously finger-licking good. A lot of us ordered steaks and they were cooked to perfection, full of flavor and done exactly right. We also ordered a burger--didn't get a bite, but it looked insanely juicy. I personally ordered the lobster and shrimp pasta, and it was delicious (I only wished it was a little more saucy), but honestly... zero complaints. The inside of the restaurant is super cute, perfect if you love taking pictures. And can we talk about the bathroom mirrors? Loved them

    Brussels Sprouts and Calamari
    Katie T.

    The inside of the restaurant is beautiful; very open and bright. It was a decent place to have happy hour with my colleagues since most places run happy hour until only 5pm. Happy hour here runs until 6pm. Parking is in the adjacent structure which can be validated with the hostess. It is located in the middle of alot of business offices so you will be alot of working professionals dining here. We got multiple appetizers to share and it was quite good for the discounted price. I wouldn't pay full price for any of the appetizers. The poke wraps had large fresh chunks of tuna and a spicy creamy wasabi sauce that paired well with the soy glaze on the tuna. The brussel sprouts were tender and was the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The calamari was a little on the dry side almost as if it was freezer burnt but the batter was seasoned well. The spinach artichoke dip was definitely quite a small portion and nothing too special about it. Not sure if I would come back outside of happy hour but the staff was super attentive and friendly.

    chicken pot pie, wedge salad with steak
    Amy T.

    I had my Valentine's Day dinner here and had an excellent time! I started with the ube painkiller and it was hands down the best cocktail i've ever had. As someone who is highly allergic to alcohol (full body asian glow), I rarely drink and am very particular about what I indulge in. This cocktail had no strong alcohol flavor but was still strong enough to make me feel it, which is a very difficult task to achieve. It had an ube taste but other fruity flavors included to balance out the earthy flavor and sweeten it. I ordered the chicken pot pie, which I also very much enjoyed. I liked the way it was deconstructed with a puff pastry topping as an alternative to the typical pie crust. The service was great, even on six a busy holiday evening. Our waiter checked in on us multiple times and our food and drink came out very quickly.

    Ask for Alex he's a vibe he makes the whole restaurant , he's the best server by far

    Alex is the best server , ask by name not even close , the restaurant is nothing without an amazing server

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    Gluten free options?

    Hi Nancy! We have plenty of gluten free options. All our steak entrees are gluten free. Just be… Read more

    Are there vegetarian options?

    Yes! Several on the menu and plenty that we can modify or use beyond meat as a substitute

    Are we able to take our dog?

    Yes both our heated patios are dog friendly

    What is your corkage fee?

    Yes $25!

    Do you have highchairs for kids?

    Yes we definitely do! And a very nice kids menu.

    Do you validate parking in the parking structure?

    Yes we do-

    What is your policy on splitting checks for larger parties?

    We can split the checks multiple times- with larger parties we may ask to keep to certain number of guest per check or make sure guest are not moving around. But to ensure a great experience we generally work with what works best for the party.… Read more

    I was going to reserve a table for my bday brunch but do you ONLY have to get brunch or can i order from the regular menu as well?

    Hi- The full regular menu is available the whole time. Thanks so much.

    Is there vegan options?

    Good morning- we do have beyond meat and few items that we can be vegan but also just last week we rolled two vegetarian/vegan friendly items on our seasonal menu. Black… Read more

    Do you validate parking? If so, what is the time limit?

    Yes we do- for up to 2 hours. Thanks so much

    What days do you serve bottomless mimosas?

    Hi- during our brunch service on Saturday and Sundays 10am-2pm. Thanks so much

    How long do you give for all you can drink mimosas?

    Brunch goes to 2pm and we tend to do last call for bottomless 20 or 30 minutes after that

    Do you need a reservation to be seated?

    No- we suggest you make one even day of but we try to always keep some tables open for guest who walk in. During the week it is generally no issue but the weekends and brunch can be pretty busy.

    How much is bottomless mimosas?

    Hi- $25 per person. Thanks!

    Can I place an order for pick up?

    Absolutely.

    Do you guys have happy hour?

    Yes. Monday through Friday 3pm-6pm!

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