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Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Finch & Fork is a Modern American Bar and Grill centrally located on the corner of Carrillo and Chapala streets in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant downtown. Chef James Siao draws inspiration from the vibrant local ingredients located in the area including local fishers, farmers and ranchers to craft an ingredient driven menu of delectable social plates and soul satisfying larger plates all meant to be served with artisanal wines, craft cocktails and great beers in the warm embrace of our convivial bar and dining room.
Finch & Fork’s bar program focuses on cocktails that are fresh, light and approachable. Santa Barbara’s most forward thinking mixologists; work their magic on clear spirit classics like the Moscow Mule and Bramble but also pay homage to the whisky classics like the Manhattan and Build Your Own Smash- you name the fresh fruit, the spirit and we build it in a mason jar at your table.
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Finch & Fork’s bar program focuses on cocktails that are fresh, light and approachable. Santa Barbara’s most forward thinking mixologists; work their magic on clear spirit classics like the Moscow Mule and Bramble but also pay homage to the whisky classics like the Manhattan and Build Your Own Smash- you name the fresh fruit, the spirit and we build it in a mason jar at your table.
49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(25)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- special occasion(15)
- vibrant bar scene(14)
- good for groups(13)
- great for lunch(13)
Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails Reviews List
Review 1 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ahhh... too bad we were not a local, otherwise Finch and Fork would be my to-go place for food. The food was amazing; The ribs (off happy hour menu) were excellent and so flavorful you just want to lick the bone off even if you already finished the meat. Too bad by the time we got this appetizer the happy hour was over, otherwise, we would totally order more of it ($4).
The raw oysters, salads, garlic and parmesan fries, tacos off happy hour menu were all excellent.
The raw oysters, salads, garlic and parmesan fries, tacos off happy hour menu were all excellent.
We picked the special menu as the entree - Whole Bass Taco and oh boy! It was the most innovative, delicious and fun dish to try.
As if we were not full by this time, we also split a banana milkshake and Yelpers were right! It was THAT good!
So Yummy!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great place to have a conversation. You can actually hear each other. Service quite attentive, food delicious. The trout and the scallops were very good."
Dined on 5/27/2013
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Review 3 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I were on a stay-cation in Santa Barbara and on the reviews from Yelp decided to try this place. Loved everything about it. Food, service, and restaurant were all great. Would definitely recommend it and would return for another meal."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time to Santa Barbara and was looking for a nice lunch spot to end our trip. And boy did I find one. The food was amazing, just gave it 4 stars though because it lacked seasoning. Best Bloody Mary I've had, I liked it because it had a little bit of heat to it which I love. Everyone there was super friendly, I will for sure be coming back and telling friends about it."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and service. Lamb Burger is exceptional! Excellent restaurant!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We will be back. Service was excellent. Food very good. Room is beautiful."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
So darn close!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I did some research to fine a place to take my octogenarian parents to take for dinner and this was just the spot. Excellent menu and very inviting space. 3 of us did the pork and cork which was fantastic! The problem was my wife's halibut was jerky. Not a little over done but way over done. The we would have sent it back but by the time the server came back to check on us (about 20 mins) we had finshed eating except the jerky which was sitting uneaten on the plate. The waiter was told when he finally came back to show the fish to the kitchen and let them know. When we got the bill we were still charged $29 for a terribly cooked piece of fish. Let a sour taste in my month. I'm sure the manager would have been shocked."
Dined on 6/06/2013
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Review 8 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Hotel Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was fine, not anything to go back to. There are too many places in Santa Barbara that are at least as good or better, with a better location. This place has a great ocean view from the roof, but they won't allow non-hotel guests to enjoy it, so we stared on the Gas Station across the street, and watched to homeless hanging around."
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Nice!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were very pleased with our meal at this newly updated restaurant. Food is fresh and interesting, and the ambiance is warm and inviting. The salmon tartare flatbread is delicious. Great place to meet friends!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dinner was spoiled by the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinner was spoiled by the proximity of the bar to the tables. A loud group at the bar made conversation impossible."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 11 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Slow day midweek with not
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Slow day midweek with not many people at lunch, however our meal was first class. The tri-tip sandwich was superb. Caesar salad was truly authentic with our request for additional anchovies. Our server Ling Ling always checked up on us, service first class. Highly recommend. We will be back."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent preparations, loved
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent preparations, loved the duck and special. Nice wine choices. Personable staff. Mid week, not highly attended, but nice location and interior. Would recommend."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our first visit to Coast for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our first visit to Coast for lunch, and we enjoyed it. We had lamb burgers which were great. There was not much business at 1:30pm, but we still had excellent service. We hope to return soon."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We really enjoyed our experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed our experience at Coast. Our server Jessica was very friendly. Our reservation through Open Table got messed up somehow and the manager went out of her way to call O.T. and get it taken care of so I could get my points (1000 to be exact). Really appreciate that! Our food was very tasty! We had the Coast burger, the potato and fennel soup, a salmon taco, and the ahi salad. We will be back! Thanks!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great barley risotto
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A sophissticated restaurant in the Canary Hotel. Great trout with a fabulous side of barley risotto. Goodribs"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff at Coast is friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff at Coast is friendly and attentive (but not intrusive). I had the lamb burger and it was outstanding. My husband enjoyed his chicken as well. We stayed 4 nights in Santa Barbara and ended up here twice for late night meals."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 17 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great hotel restaurant & happy hour
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For happy hour, the truffle fries are a must!!! The bartenders are nice and are knowledgeable about whiskey. The breakfast was good. Great restaurant for a hotel restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised!! Would come again!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2011
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Review 18 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
read othe review liked it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"read othe review liked it so much went back next day"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2009
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Review 19 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This has to be one of my all
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This has to be one of my all time bset find. They were friendly,fast and the food was GREAT!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We ended up at Happy Hour--excellen
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ended up at Happy Hour--excellent $5 Manhattans and Margaritas. Awesome huge plate of truffled fries with mustard aioli for (I think it was) $5. I would definitely return here, if I lived in the area. Prompt and friendly servers. Nice !"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 21 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quality and quantity very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quality and quantity very good for the price. Friendly staff."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great New Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My boyfriend and I (Los Angeles natives) ventured north to Santa Barbara for Valentine's Day weekend. I found Coast on OpenTable, not knowing anything about it except it was voted "romantic" and didn't have a pre-fixe Valentine's Day menu (which are so annoying). Coast is inside the Canary Hotel on State Street, which is very nice and old-fashioned looking. The restaurant tables themselves are mixed in with the bar area, so the romantic ambiance is a little ruined by the loud drunkies. The decor and candlelight were romantic, the food was delicious and there were a few vegetarian options. The service was lacking - it would take 20 minutes between each requests - which was frustrating. But the overall experience made up for it. 4 stars!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very pleased and will be back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Since we're a fan of Kimpton hotel restaurants, we were hopeful that the relatively new owners had improved Coast and they have. Everything from the cozy booths, friendly service to the inventive yet unfussy food were excellent. Added bonuses: the chef came to chat with us at the end of the meal and live guitar music in the bar at 8pm added to the special occasion feeling of our experience."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dining on Valentine’s Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dining on Valentine’s Day during the 7pm crush was not a problem. We ordered off of the chef’s special menu. The bone in rib eye was perfect. Their wine list had some notable choices in every price range. Reservations are a must if you want a romantic evening with the best tables and service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pleasantly Surprised
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Coast was more then I expected! The service and the food was fantastic!! Highly recommend!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New chef, a great find. Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"New chef, a great find. Excellent food. Portions are a bit large."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate