Finn's Seafood Chops Cocktails

1208 Wharf St, Victoria
(250) 360-1808

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Kymberley

Kyle was awesome! All of our entrees were perfect!! 🥩🦞

Darlene B

Very pretty views, but server was definitely not enthused. Food took forever and it was not good. Had a way better meal and wine at Il Terazzo for 30% less. Do not recommend. Very disappointing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 2

Paul Xuan

Fantastic experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

brook

Overrated.
We asked to be seated at one of the three window seats available at the front, the hostess said they were reserved so we were seated by the bar. After sitting for half hour and no movement at those tables, I asked our waitress if the window seats were available and she said that they had been available the whole time, and that it just wasn’t in her area. So instead of seating customers at the best seats, they are seating customers by the bar for no actual reason. When you’re paying $50+ for a meal and have to sit near the bar instead of the nice window seats. She did reluctantly offer to move us, so we did, but it wasn’t easy or friendly and the hosts were staring, pointing, and obviously talking about us. On top of that the seafood linguine was dry. We have had it before and normally the sauce is so good and plentiful you are licking the shells clean. This time there wasn't any sauce on any of the seafood and very little on the noodles. Along with very little actual seafood in the bowl.

Update* The owner said this isn’t up to their standards and took it seriously. He corrected their wrongs. I will see how it is again when I go back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Andrew Benson

Really great atmosphere and good service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Viktoriya V

The restaurant has some amazing views and the staff is great, had the octopus it was amazing highly recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Bob Muccillo

Atmosphere was great and happy hour enjoyable..

Our dinner server was Amy..What can we say about Amy..She was a great server with a wonderful fun personality. She knew her product well and was always there when we needed her.

She was they type of server that knew when you needed her but, never hovered. She always kept our table cleaned for the next course of food..

Thank you Amy for a memorable Victoria trip

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jean Hunt

Wonderful experience with food. Loved every bite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ken Smith

This is a great little spot on the water. The service was awesome and the food was good. The views from the patio are even better. It is worth the visit for some appies or lunch and a few cocktails or beers. Enjoy the patio, cheers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Pat O

Lots of choices on the menu. Very generous portions. Very modest prices.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chad Dulac

Exceptional establishment with a rich history and even greater service. From start to finish this was a 5-star experience. I felt like a VIP when I was greeted and treated just as well by our kind and pleasant server, Sofie. The food and drink were excellent with the freshest seafood I've ever had. Compounded with a stellar desert and wonderful ambiance, my visit was one for the record books. My highest recommendation.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shrushti Shah

It is a nice place, our server was attentive and lovely. We went to enjoy some views from the patio - realized soon it was a mistake as there was no view from the so-called ocean facing patio once you are seated - also, no place to stand and enjoy the view from patio. Food tasted good, though quite pricey compared to other options in the area. Got a vegan thai curry and the sauce was too less to be called curry. Was a good experience overall, but not what we went for.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Christina Howell-McLellan

Finn’s was recommended by our hotel and it did not disappoint. Great service, food and atmosphere. Every single employee said hello as we walked in and bye as we left. Just a class act!!! If you are looking for a great experience don’t miss Finn’s!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nick K

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, beautiful views, and amazing food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Coates

This place is awesome and truly deserving of the 5 stars, I'd do more if I could. From the time I arrived I was well taken care of. I'd had a mixup with my party and thought they had arrived before me, the hostess graciously toured me around the entire restaurant which is no small task given there are 3 levels, multiple areas on each level and 3 patio sections. We didn't find my party in any of them but the Hostess took me back to the front of the restaurant to set me up with a table, my party luckily arrived just as we got back to the Host desk. She was all smiles and very gracious through it all.

Our server was equally gracious and awesome and guided us expertly on GF options on the menu. My drink was never empty, she perfectly picked her times to interject for orders and made suggestions with great familiarity with the food.

Appies - Oysters were gorgeous, fresh, sweet and a little creamy. The Mussels somehow outdid them with a garlic, white wine butter sauce, order extra bread to mop it up or just drink the sauce it's splendid.

Mains - the Dungeness crab was an experience, perfectly prepped and cooked. The sablefish had beautifully crispy skin and our friends steak was juicy, tender, well seasoned.

Drinks - the martinis seemed to be a hit with my friends and as a former drinker I can say they looked great. I tried the elderflower non alcoholic cocktail and very much enjoyed it.

Unfortunately we did not have room for deserts but I also don't feel it was a loss because the seafood here is so excellent and such a treat in and of itself.

Atmosphere - there is a certain kind of ringing that happens between conversations, cutlery, glassware and eating that is part of all dining experiences. This place has a pleasant ring to it, they engineered the sound of the space expertly and it is always there, a laugh from a good joke, the click of a shutter from friends taking pictures, some things rise slightly above the ring to let you know the people around you are enjoying themselves. That was the experience, there is no dissonant noise, no sharp clatter of plates cutting from the far end of the bar, just the constant ringing. Low enough it doesn't grab or direct your attention away from your conversation, high enough that it sets you at ease. I am in awe of the sound engineering that is present in this place and its easily one of the most impressive accomplishments of any restaurant. And yes, yes, of course aesthetically it's beautiful as well, looking over the harbor, white table cloths on dark woods and iron a truly modern dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Finn's Seafood Chops Cocktails

1208 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T8
(250) 360-1808