Been here many times, unfortunately they have started their "shrinkflation". Food is good but you are getting less of it at the same price. Not a good way to get repeate business. So sad to see them skimp on portions to try to save money. Not sure when, or if we will be back. There are other, more productive ways to save a restaurant, at least my MBA tells me so. Do better Fins Restaurant Group.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Christopher Byers
This place just continues to impress my wife and I no matter what we get from the menu or what day of the week we decide to come.As usual, we chose to begin with a dozen oysters on the half shell six East Coast ,six West Coast … both were amazing and the presentation was nice as well.Moving on for our entrées my wife chose the mahi-mahi and I chose the noodle bowl. Her fish was exceptional and the sauce was wonderful… noodle bowl was arguably the best thing I have ever had at that restaurant.Had wonderful flavor profiles with quality ingredients, prepared by someone who obviously knew what they were doing and took their time to get it right.We had several gray goose martinis that were to die for, and really seem to complement the meal nicely. And to end up, we got the cobbler which might have possibly redefined what an amazing dessert should be for both of us. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place and our waiter was superb with excellent recommendations overall.In summation ,I think you would struggle to find a better fresh seafood place in Arvada.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Jodi Julius
Mu husband and I were there for lunch a couple weeks ago and I have to reach out as the food was less than amazing. I reached out to the company directly via email twice and received no reply back. Here is what we experienced:We ordered the lobster mac and cheese, Vegas sushi roll and Caesar salad. The salad was good but the other two were not. The sushi roll was sliced oddly and uneven. It was hard to eat as the rice was dry. The lobster mac and cheese was dry as well and lacking cheese. The lobster was hard and tasty very fishy. Overall we were extremely disappointed with the meal. To top it off my husband got sick a half hour later. We have tried Smoking Fins before and absolutely loved it so this was quite a frustrating encounter.Hope this message helps people to be aware of the lack of quality of food being served and their complete disregard of a bad experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Shannon Dizmang
Our new favorite local place. Love the happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele Ienna
Really delicious but seriously overpriced. And need better parking options.
Although I wouldn’t have paired chipotle glazed salmon with stir-fried snap peas with Hunan sauce and loaded mashed potatoes, each component was perfectly prepared and the combination was surprisingly delicious. I practically licked my plate. I added the sparkling Italian rose which was tasty as well. Delightful location walking distance from the train station in “olde town” Arvada. Attentive service and quiet atmosphere (I sat by the bar).Dietary restrictions: Nice that the salmon dish was marked GF so I didn’t have to ask.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Ann Gulbrandsen
Had Cedar Plank Salmon, Unicorn Sushi Rolls, Miso Soup, Vampire Tacos, and Lobster Tots. Everything was amazing and looked just like the menu pictures. Consistently cooked and seasoned to perfection. Lobster Tots are delicious with big chunks of lobster and creamy cheese...toasted. Excellent service. Warm cozy ambiance (dim lighting). Go here for a nice dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Tater Tots, Seafood
Christina A
The food is so expensive and is the lowest quality I have ever had, it tastes like plastic!!!
Food: 1
Kappy Kling
Such a fun place and delicious meal. We enjoyed the Mardi Gras specials and music. Servers were very friendly despite the crush of the Mardi Gras festivities in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Courtney
We arrived at 4:30 (rather off hour) and proceeded to sit at the bar. Last 2 bar stools immediately adjacent to the register. We sat there for 9 minutes while 3 employees chatted at the nearby hostess stand and 4 (!) servers huddled over the POS drawer clocking in/out, settling up tips, etc. 9 minutes! Not a single person greeted us all of which could literally reach out and touch us we were so close to them. We just sat there for 9 minutes. What is wrong with the service industry these days!
Been here many times, unfortunately they have started their "shrinkflation". Food is good but you are getting less of it at the same price. Not a good way to get repeate business. So sad to see them skimp on portions to try to save money. Not sure when, or if we will be back. There are other, more productive ways to save a restaurant, at least my MBA tells me so. Do better Fins Restaurant Group.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This place just continues to impress my wife and I no matter what we get from the menu or what day of the week we decide to come.As usual, we chose to begin with a dozen oysters on the half shell six East Coast ,six West Coast … both were amazing and the presentation was nice as well.Moving on for our entrées my wife chose the mahi-mahi and I chose the noodle bowl. Her fish was exceptional and the sauce was wonderful… noodle bowl was arguably the best thing I have ever had at that restaurant.Had wonderful flavor profiles with quality ingredients, prepared by someone who obviously knew what they were doing and took their time to get it right.We had several gray goose martinis that were to die for, and really seem to complement the meal nicely. And to end up, we got the cobbler which might have possibly redefined what an amazing dessert should be for both of us. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place and our waiter was superb with excellent recommendations overall.In summation ,I think you would struggle to find a better fresh seafood place in Arvada.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Mu husband and I were there for lunch a couple weeks ago and I have to reach out as the food was less than amazing. I reached out to the company directly via email twice and received no reply back. Here is what we experienced:We ordered the lobster mac and cheese, Vegas sushi roll and Caesar salad. The salad was good but the other two were not. The sushi roll was sliced oddly and uneven. It was hard to eat as the rice was dry. The lobster mac and cheese was dry as well and lacking cheese. The lobster was hard and tasty very fishy. Overall we were extremely disappointed with the meal. To top it off my husband got sick a half hour later. We have tried Smoking Fins before and absolutely loved it so this was quite a frustrating encounter.Hope this message helps people to be aware of the lack of quality of food being served and their complete disregard of a bad experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Our new favorite local place. Love the happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really delicious but seriously overpriced. And need better parking options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Waitstaff and food were phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cod, Tuna, Seafood, Clam Chowder, Salad
Waited 15 minutes for a server and no one came shop we left.
Service: 1
Good food but never have had good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great food, the Cedar Plank Salmon was perfect! Cheerful staff and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish and Chips
Parking: There is a free parking lot a couple blocks east of the restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fins Platter
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Although I wouldn’t have paired chipotle glazed salmon with stir-fried snap peas with Hunan sauce and loaded mashed potatoes, each component was perfectly prepared and the combination was surprisingly delicious. I practically licked my plate. I added the sparkling Italian rose which was tasty as well. Delightful location walking distance from the train station in “olde town” Arvada. Attentive service and quiet atmosphere (I sat by the bar).Dietary restrictions: Nice that the salmon dish was marked GF so I didn’t have to ask.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Had Cedar Plank Salmon, Unicorn Sushi Rolls, Miso Soup, Vampire Tacos, and Lobster Tots. Everything was amazing and looked just like the menu pictures. Consistently cooked and seasoned to perfection. Lobster Tots are delicious with big chunks of lobster and creamy cheese...toasted. Excellent service. Warm cozy ambiance (dim lighting). Go here for a nice dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Tater Tots, Seafood
The food is so expensive and is the lowest quality I have ever had, it tastes like plastic!!!
Food: 1
Such a fun place and delicious meal. We enjoyed the Mardi Gras specials and music. Servers were very friendly despite the crush of the Mardi Gras festivities in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We arrived at 4:30 (rather off hour) and proceeded to sit at the bar. Last 2 bar stools immediately adjacent to the register. We sat there for 9 minutes while 3 employees chatted at the nearby hostess stand and 4 (!) servers huddled over the POS drawer clocking in/out, settling up tips, etc. 9 minutes! Not a single person greeted us all of which could literally reach out and touch us we were so close to them. We just sat there for 9 minutes. What is wrong with the service industry these days!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1