Lucia was so nice over the phone helping me make my same day reservations! The ambiance is sophisticated and lively. And the service is outstanding. Brandon is so attentive, he is the best !! His recommendations were 100/10! Can't wait to come back and try more food! You must order everything I took pictures of - MUST! 100/10 devoured it all
Basil M.
Came here on a Thursday night for our anniversary. It was not very busy which was good. Quiet, cute, fun vibe. Odd location, but not bad. Service was good. Our server was very nice and attentive. Food: Clam chowder - 5/5. Some of the most tender clams in a chowder I've had. Very very good. Beet salad - 2/5. Very arugula heavy. Very acidic. More cheese would balance it out better. Also went very light on the nuts. Prime rib dip - 3/5. I think Houston's has the best prime rib dip. So I compare all to these. The beef was over cooked for me. The au jus was good. The horseradish cream was strong. Chocolate raspberry cake 3/5 - didn't taste much of the raspberries, but it was good nonetheless.
Cecile H.
I love this restaurant! So cozy with a romantic ambiance. It's beautiful inside and I really like the spacious bar area. It was my first time here so I wasn't sure what to order, but our friendly waiter gave us a run down of the menu and gave some recs. My friend and I ordered the Grilled Sword Fish Steak, Ciopinno, Black Mussels, Roasted Beet Salad, and dessert! Everything was delicious.
Jay O.
Nice upscale casual dining experience. Probably fun with a group of friends at the bar. I went with my family for Easter brunch and service was excellent. Quite an eclectic assortment of dishes to chose from. Overall I would come again.
Andrew Castillo
Great date night
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Carl Dameron
Delicious food, great service, and a modern stylish atmosphere. A wonderful experience. We will be
Great dinner and the service was "on point". Great recommendations and quality of food.
Paola Z.
First time here... was looking forward to trying this spot since I see it on Instagram all the time. I rated it 3 stars because the atmosphere, drinks and our bartender Hannah were awesome! The cold brew martini was delicious! I would come back just for that. We ordered the clam chowder, mussels, and lobster roll. Clam chowder was good. Mussels in my opinion were lacking flavor. Lobster roll was also lacking flavor. Both items were very light in flavor. I don't recommend the mussels or the lobster roll if you're looking for something delicious that will satisfy your taste buds
Bree S.
Nice ambiance! Went for a work meeting and the food/drinks were great and everyone enjoyed the place.
Jenesais Q.
Place is cute. Food not so much.. Service is great from waiter to bartender only.. Kinda empty
Goldfinch has been on my list of places to try and It did not disappoint! The ambiance is such a vibe with lots of seating indoors including table tops, bar seating and grand booths for groups - as well as patio seating with heaters! APPS// We heard rave reviews about the spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer and it was absolutely delicious!! 10/10. I would order again and would try more apps as they all sounded so good! MAINS// my husband ordered the lobster roll with garlic fries. The fries were crispy and the lobster was fresh and tasty but could have used lemon on top. Still rate a 10/10 I ordered the sea bass and it sat on a bed of noodles with broth. It was very flavorful and the fish had a nice crust on top. I would do without the sauce on top, it didn't need it. Still 10/10 taste Our server Brandon was helpful and attentive with us the entire night! DESSERT// we ordered the berry cobbler which was absolutely amazing (not pictured) because we devoured it. 11/10
Thomas T.
Incredible food and great prompt service. Came in for an after workout lunch today with some workout buddies and we all loved our dishes. I got the Poki rice bowl. Super on point. Delicious, fresh, healthy and filling. Highly recommend this one. You can't go wrong. My friend got the Lobster Salad and he loved it even though it is a lighter dish. My other friend got the Steak Salad and she said it was super good. She highly recommends this salad as well. Our bartender server was super cool, friendly and gave prompt service. Also the manager Kaytee was very professional and nice to our group as she came by to say hello. We love the atmosphere of the entire restaurant. It's so well lit, nice marble granite bar tops, overall a very modern and classy place to come grab a meal at either the bar or the dining room and super clean. We will definitely be back to try some of their other dishes.
Tiffany N.
- Foods/drinks: overpriced for the quality. - Parking: spent max. time there, not worth the fee even with validation. Get drop off! - Services/staffs were great! Overall, the best part is being with your loved ones. Quality time, but expect to grab foods on way home for satisfaction.
Taylor P.
I was originally going to give The Goldfinch a 3-4 stars because tbh, the food was just okay. But when we received two of our entrees that came out wrong, the server and manager on duty handled our situation with much grace and professionalism. We made reservations for a party of 7 at 7:30pm. We were seated promptly, with waters already waiting for us at our table. Our server was patient and knowledgeable as he recommended drinks, appetizers and upgrades to some of our entrees. The appetizers were probably the best. We got their meatballs and their calamari. Meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the calamari was crispy. My favorite were the crispy fried jalapeños in the calamari and the aioli - yum! I asked for a mocktail, which was one of their cocktails w/o the alcohol. It was pretty but too sweet imo. It was called, "So Much Drama." Half of our table got side salads, which were typical and nothing too special. My Wagyu Oscar (along with my coworker's) initially came out without the crab :( this was a huge mistake and we were really disappointed. The server offered to warm our plates as they cook and bring the crab on the side. That would've really overcooked our wagyu, so the manager came over and offered to replace the entire entree, no extra charge. She was so kind and nice and came over without a fuss. She took our messed up entrees, packed them in boxes herself and pretty much gave us a free entree to take back with us. After about 15 minutes, our new entrees came out with a huge mound of creamy delicious crab. Loved the broccolini too! We had a great dinner/business meeting overall, with ample space to relax and talk. Loved the chandeliers!
Corinna C.
Fantastic ambiance. Great service. Upscale new American cocktail bar restaurant in Irvine at @thegoldfinchrestaurant . Food I tried: - Dublin Donkey (highly recommended. This is no joke. This will put you to the edge) - New England clam chowder - poke wraps - lobster roll - panko crusted mahi mahi fish taco - the knife n fork burger
Lucia was so nice over the phone helping me make my same day reservations! The ambiance is sophisticated and lively. And the service is outstanding. Brandon is so attentive, he is the best !! His recommendations were 100/10! Can't wait to come back and try more food! You must order everything I took pictures of - MUST! 100/10 devoured it all
Came here on a Thursday night for our anniversary. It was not very busy which was good. Quiet, cute, fun vibe. Odd location, but not bad. Service was good. Our server was very nice and attentive. Food: Clam chowder - 5/5. Some of the most tender clams in a chowder I've had. Very very good. Beet salad - 2/5. Very arugula heavy. Very acidic. More cheese would balance it out better. Also went very light on the nuts. Prime rib dip - 3/5. I think Houston's has the best prime rib dip. So I compare all to these. The beef was over cooked for me. The au jus was good. The horseradish cream was strong. Chocolate raspberry cake 3/5 - didn't taste much of the raspberries, but it was good nonetheless.
I love this restaurant! So cozy with a romantic ambiance. It's beautiful inside and I really like the spacious bar area. It was my first time here so I wasn't sure what to order, but our friendly waiter gave us a run down of the menu and gave some recs. My friend and I ordered the Grilled Sword Fish Steak, Ciopinno, Black Mussels, Roasted Beet Salad, and dessert! Everything was delicious.
Nice upscale casual dining experience. Probably fun with a group of friends at the bar. I went with my family for Easter brunch and service was excellent. Quite an eclectic assortment of dishes to chose from. Overall I would come again.
Great date night
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious food, great service, and a modern stylish atmosphere. A wonderful experience. We will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, Furikake Crusted Seabass, Calamari
Great dinner and the service was "on point". Great recommendations and quality of food.
First time here... was looking forward to trying this spot since I see it on Instagram all the time. I rated it 3 stars because the atmosphere, drinks and our bartender Hannah were awesome! The cold brew martini was delicious! I would come back just for that. We ordered the clam chowder, mussels, and lobster roll. Clam chowder was good. Mussels in my opinion were lacking flavor. Lobster roll was also lacking flavor. Both items were very light in flavor. I don't recommend the mussels or the lobster roll if you're looking for something delicious that will satisfy your taste buds
Nice ambiance! Went for a work meeting and the food/drinks were great and everyone enjoyed the place.
Place is cute. Food not so much.. Service is great from waiter to bartender only.. Kinda empty
Restaurantji Recommends
Goldfinch has been on my list of places to try and It did not disappoint! The ambiance is such a vibe with lots of seating indoors including table tops, bar seating and grand booths for groups - as well as patio seating with heaters! APPS// We heard rave reviews about the spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer and it was absolutely delicious!! 10/10. I would order again and would try more apps as they all sounded so good! MAINS// my husband ordered the lobster roll with garlic fries. The fries were crispy and the lobster was fresh and tasty but could have used lemon on top. Still rate a 10/10 I ordered the sea bass and it sat on a bed of noodles with broth. It was very flavorful and the fish had a nice crust on top. I would do without the sauce on top, it didn't need it. Still 10/10 taste Our server Brandon was helpful and attentive with us the entire night! DESSERT// we ordered the berry cobbler which was absolutely amazing (not pictured) because we devoured it. 11/10
Incredible food and great prompt service. Came in for an after workout lunch today with some workout buddies and we all loved our dishes. I got the Poki rice bowl. Super on point. Delicious, fresh, healthy and filling. Highly recommend this one. You can't go wrong. My friend got the Lobster Salad and he loved it even though it is a lighter dish. My other friend got the Steak Salad and she said it was super good. She highly recommends this salad as well. Our bartender server was super cool, friendly and gave prompt service. Also the manager Kaytee was very professional and nice to our group as she came by to say hello. We love the atmosphere of the entire restaurant. It's so well lit, nice marble granite bar tops, overall a very modern and classy place to come grab a meal at either the bar or the dining room and super clean. We will definitely be back to try some of their other dishes.
- Foods/drinks: overpriced for the quality. - Parking: spent max. time there, not worth the fee even with validation. Get drop off! - Services/staffs were great! Overall, the best part is being with your loved ones. Quality time, but expect to grab foods on way home for satisfaction.
I was originally going to give The Goldfinch a 3-4 stars because tbh, the food was just okay. But when we received two of our entrees that came out wrong, the server and manager on duty handled our situation with much grace and professionalism. We made reservations for a party of 7 at 7:30pm. We were seated promptly, with waters already waiting for us at our table. Our server was patient and knowledgeable as he recommended drinks, appetizers and upgrades to some of our entrees. The appetizers were probably the best. We got their meatballs and their calamari. Meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the calamari was crispy. My favorite were the crispy fried jalapeños in the calamari and the aioli - yum! I asked for a mocktail, which was one of their cocktails w/o the alcohol. It was pretty but too sweet imo. It was called, "So Much Drama." Half of our table got side salads, which were typical and nothing too special. My Wagyu Oscar (along with my coworker's) initially came out without the crab :( this was a huge mistake and we were really disappointed. The server offered to warm our plates as they cook and bring the crab on the side. That would've really overcooked our wagyu, so the manager came over and offered to replace the entire entree, no extra charge. She was so kind and nice and came over without a fuss. She took our messed up entrees, packed them in boxes herself and pretty much gave us a free entree to take back with us. After about 15 minutes, our new entrees came out with a huge mound of creamy delicious crab. Loved the broccolini too! We had a great dinner/business meeting overall, with ample space to relax and talk. Loved the chandeliers!
Fantastic ambiance. Great service. Upscale new American cocktail bar restaurant in Irvine at @thegoldfinchrestaurant . Food I tried: - Dublin Donkey (highly recommended. This is no joke. This will put you to the edge) - New England clam chowder - poke wraps - lobster roll - panko crusted mahi mahi fish taco - the knife n fork burger