Finch Bay Restaurante
Experience exceptional dining in the Galápagos Islands with a 4.7-star rating. Discover fresh flavors and a memorable atmosphere. Book your table today.
About Finch Bay Restaurante
This highly-rated establishment in the Galápagos Islands offers a refined dining experience, consistently earning a 4.7 out of 5 stars from its patrons. Set against the stunning backdrop of Puerto Ayora, the restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. While the tasting menu has received mixed feedback, diners frequently praise the quality of their ceviche and the delightful experience of enjoying a cocktail at sunset. The $$ price range reflects the quality of ingredients and the overall ambiance. Guests appreciate the attentive service and the opportunity to savor the local flavors in a beautiful setting.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Finch Bay
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Kind of a let down if you do the tasting menu, but i recommend going there for a ceviche and a cocktail at sunset. It’s really not a good idea to go there if you aren’t a guest , you kind of get forgotten about and pushed off to the side. the staff was so nice and tried really hard to make it right , the food was so salty and each dish came out cold i sent back the soup and pork because you couldn’t eat it and took 4 hours to get to the end. Paying $260 per person was also VERY expensive for what it was. If i were to do it again i would have not done the tasting menu and just had drinks and ceviche. all the dishes out My wife and I ate here twice on our trip to Santa Cruz. This was by far the nicest (and most expensive) restaurant we ate at on our trip. However, the food was excellent. Even better than the food was the service from our waiter Cesar. His service was outstanding, attentive, and made our experience wonderful. He even arranged for a custom dessert when we told him it was our anniversary. We stopped by spontaneously for dinner, initially planning to order à la carte. However, we were warmly persuaded by Cesar to try the tasting menu instead. His English was flawless, and he took all the time needed to explain each dish in detail, even accommodating our special requests with great care. As an extra course, we were served lobster - the best we have ever had on the Galapagos Islands. The location itself is stunning, creating a wonderful atmosphere that perfectly complemented the meal. All in all, this was the best evening we experienced on Galapagos. Highly recommended!
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Recent Reviews
Tules Y.
July 2, 2025
Kind of a let down if you do the tasting menu, but i recommend going there for a ceviche and a cocktail at sunset. It’s really not a good idea to go there if you aren’t a guest , you kind of get forgotten about and pushed off to the side. the staff was so nice and tried really hard to make it right , the food was so salty and each dish came out cold i sent back the soup and pork because you couldn’t eat it and took 4 hours to get to the end. Paying $260 per person was also VERY expensive for what it was. If i were to do it again i would have not done the tasting menu and just had drinks and ceviche. all the dishes out
Cal L.
September 8, 2025
My wife and I ate here twice on our trip to Santa Cruz. This was by far the nicest (and most expensive) restaurant we ate at on our trip. However, the food was excellent. Even better than the food was the service from our waiter Cesar. His service was outstanding, attentive, and made our experience wonderful. He even arranged for a custom dessert when we told him it was our anniversary.
Rasa
June 18, 2025
We stopped by spontaneously for dinner, initially planning to order à la carte. However, we were warmly persuaded by Cesar to try the tasting menu instead. His English was flawless, and he took all the time needed to explain each dish in detail, even accommodating our special requests with great care. As an extra course, we were served lobster - the best we have ever had on the Galapagos Islands. The location itself is stunning, creating a wonderful atmosphere that perfectly complemented the meal. All in all, this was the best evening we experienced on Galapagos. Highly recommended!
Aislinn
November 1, 2025
Food was delicious, service great but the overall experience didn't quite live up to the price tag. I enjoyed catching the water taxi out to dinner, and everything I ate was wonderful, but the 'entertainment' was watching hotel guests swimming in the pool - less fun than people watching on the main drag, or the views/sea life from restaurants like The Point.
Tolga B.
June 6, 2025
I really wanted to love this restaurant. The service and atmosphere were truly outstanding — warm, professional, and in a beautiful setting. The cocktails were a highlight, easily the best we had in the Galápagos. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite match the setting. The starters were okay, but lacked distinct flavors. The seafood pasta had incredible sauce and perfectly cooked seafood — definitely a 10/10 on that front — but was let down by the use of basic, cheap spaghetti, which brought the overall dish down. The regular tomato pasta was well below expectations. Overall, it’s a place with great potential, especially for drinks and ambiance, but the food needs some refinement and more bold flavours in order to match its atmosphere and amazing service.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Finch Bay special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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