I love Fin!!! My reason for loving Fin is the amazing gluten free crab cakes plus the grilled romaine salad. In addition the chef is very creative and supportive of special dietary needs. I was recently served a chef's creation of a gluten free soft shell crab sautéed in olive oil and lemon atop the grilled romaine salad! Memorable! Table service is excellent and the restaurant is relaxed and gracious. Who could ask for more? read more

My wife and I recently visited Fin Seafood in Newport News for an early Mother's Day dinner. We opted for the 7-course tasting menu, and it was a standout experience from start to finish in terms of hospitality. The service was exceptional, the staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and timed each course perfectly, allowing us to truly enjoy the evening without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for a much-needed night out. All seven courses were smaller, tapas-sized portions. While the plates were small, they were perfectly timed, and we were surprisingly full by the end of the meal. Here is a breakdown of our journey, ranked in order of our preference: Grilled Octopus - The absolute highlight. This was the best and most flavorful of all the courses. The stew was seasoned so well it left us talking about it throughout the entire evening. Crab Cake - I enjoyed the flavor of these, though the texture was a little softer than I personally prefer. The presentation was a bit lacking--it looked like the cake was just plopped in the center with the puree splashed on the sides--but overall, it was a good dish. (Starter) - It was good, but honestly, I already forgot exactly what it was. It was okay as a starter, but clearly not as memorable as the octopus. Flourless Chocolate Cake - What's not to like? It was a nice, small piece of decadent cake with ice cream on top. A reliable finish. Smokey Salmon - This arrived with a "show," served under a glass dome engulfed in smoke. While the presentation was very cool, the flavor was unfortunately bland; nothing about the taste really stood out. Wagyu Beef - This was the course I was most looking forward to, but unfortunately, it was a letdown. While the meat was a perfect medium-rare, it was quite bland and desperately needed seasoning. Seared Scallops - The scallops were cooked well, though the rest of the dish didn't quite hit the mark for me. Fin Seafood provided a decent night out for a couple who haven't been out together in a while. The staff made us feel incredibly welcome and ensured we enjoyed our early Mother's Day celebration. However, if we return, I'll likely skip the full tasting menu, save some money, and just order that incredible grilled octopus. read more

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Fin Seafood is a great place to go for lunch or dinner. The ambiance was beautiful, very welcome and cozy. The staff was great everyone was friendly and offered excellent service. The food arrived in very short time but everything was absolutely fresh and made to order. I will definitely be revisiting and I would highly recommend this restaurant. Keep in mind, the portions are small but the food is flavorful and fresh. I was pleasantly surprised how full I was after finishing my meal so for me it was just enough. I enjoyed it! read more

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First time here and won't be my last! Had a delicious restaurant week lunch here. Food: Bread & Butter- the way a good bread basket should be-fresh and hot with good butter. She crab soup-great flavor! Shrimp & Grits-good seasoning and shrimp cooked perfectly. Flourless chocolate cake with the homemade ice cream was a great dessert! Service: Excellent professional service during our visit. Made sure we had everything our party of four needed and was very kind. Ambiance: It has a great vibe inside with a mixture of tables, booths, a bar area and even a private dining area. You can see into the kitchen which is nice! Will be back! read more

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The food was excellent. Beautiful presentation and it came to the table hot. I would definitely visit Fin again. read more

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Our server was very attentive and had great recommendations. The riesling high def was one of the best i've had in the area. The food was all served with amazing presentation. The short rib was tender and the mashed potatoes were buttery and perfect pairing. The chocolate flourless cake was 10/10, per recommendation by our server. The pistachio ice cream with raspberry and white chocolate pieces was elevated and delectable. read more

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My husband and I went to this restaurant as we are down at the beach to celebrate our babymoon....100% amazing option! The great part about this restaurant is they have so many thoroughly cooked seafood options, so no worries with my pregnancy! My husband and I both did the Fin 5 course meal and honestly, each plate was better than the last. It consists of a blue crab salad, crab cake, seared scallops, wagyu beef, and a nice dessert for $85/person. Karen, our server, was absolutely delightful and made sure to note thoroughly cooked food and was very attentive to our drink refills and finished plates. The spacing between each dish was perfectly spaced and you leave with a full and happy stomach! Definitely recommend this spot when you are down at VA beach! Quality: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5 read more

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Amazing! Beautiful space with such friendly people and fantastic food. The flounder was great and the grilled salad was incredible and very unique. Great dessert options also. This restaurant has it all. read more

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Great cocktails and ambiance. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. A bit pricey but worth it ...especially for a lovely date night! the plates were aesthetically pleasing and the lavender crème brûlée was fantastic! Highly recommend and we will definitely return. read more

Had a fantastic dining expereince last night. The cocktails, food, and service were perfect!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal in a beautiful atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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The food was excellent and the service was beyond the best. I ordered a drink that I didn't like and they took it back and removed it from the bill after offering to replacing it with something else. I would definitely go back when I'm in the area read more

I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. It was nice and quiet. Everyone was so kind. Our waiter was great. Very attentive. I had gotten the firecracker shrimp, wagyu tenderloin, and my husband got a wagyu as well.. I just want to note that their sweet potatos were SO good, but don't feel it's a good side with steak. It made our steak sweet and it was a taste we were interested in...however it was still delicious. Will come again. read more

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The restaurant was nicely decorated for the Christmas holidays. Our waiter was very organized and attentive. Several of us came for lunch and reserved a table, but it was not very busy. I ordered the crab cake and some friends ordered the several course meal. My crab cake was nice and full of crab, but not hot and a bit burnt on top. It sat to a few tiny potatoes pieces and tiny bits of veggies. I was disappointed and probably won't go back. read more

If I could give 10 stars to this venue I would. I was looking for a nice anniveraary worthy eatery and Fin was recommended by a friend. I easily made online reservations. Our table was ready when we arrived and was sprinkled with rose petals in honor of our occasion. I signed up online for the 5 course taste without the wine pairings. Our server Brittany was so knowledgeable and attentive as appropriate. She told us about each flavor combination and easily answered my questions. My unsweet tea was freshly brewed. Our 5 courses included an unbelievable blue crab claw slaw, one of the best flavor pairings I have ever tasted. Then came the all meat no filler broiled crab cake, then light as air scallops with risotto, and then a tender steak that melted in your mouth. This could have used a tablespoon more mash but took nothing away from it. The final course was a light flourless chocolate cake with a raspberry puree and lavender homemade icecream. Each portion was perfection, just the right amount with a short wait between courses to digest and savor. The vibe is modern but intimate. The bar is in a separate room. The dining room has a few booths, some 4 tops and a larger group table for maybe 6. Everyone seemed very content with their food and drink choices, the conversation was lively but not distracting. I thanked the chefs working in the open kitchen area and they were so humble. They have to know they are at the top of their game with the food offerings. When the bill came it was, as I knew in advance, was $85 per person, and with tea and tax came to about $275. My server told me 20% gratuity was included. I had cash ready so slipped her another $40. I don't know what percent tip I ended up giving but Brittany is that good. The menu has so many enticing offerings that if you are someone who enjoys a truly delightful gastronomic experience you just have to check out Fin. Worth every penny. read more

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My tastebuds are doing a happy dance. If you are a foodie, you really need to come here. I highly recommend the 7 course tasting with or without the wine pairing. We were seated right away in a booth. It was early and I am glad because when we left it was getting busy!! Highly recommend reservations. A few items on the tasting menu were the Blue Crab Claw Salad, Jumbo Shrimp and Grits, Scallops and a Wagyu Steak. I loved everything but definitely my favorites were the Scallops, the steak and Shrimp and Grits. I walked out very full and satisfied. The Wagyu steak was no knife necessary and melt in your mouth delicious. Best steak I have ever had. Nothing was overcooked and everything was balanced and flavorful. I didn't love the Corn and Black Bean Salsa with the Octopus. I felt like it didn't pair well.....The salsa was too simple for the Octopus. Corey took excellent care of us. I absolutely loved all the different silverware with each course. The attention to detail was amazing....from both the kitchen and Corey. This is definitely a special meal for me and I enjoyed every bite and left nothing behind. A great experience for a foodie. Go. Check it out. Make reservations. read more

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I love revisiting a fine dining restaurant that I love, and it only gets better with time! I dined at Fin last night for Restaurant Week. It was not a disappointment! I started off with a cocktail: Triple-Berry Lemon Drop. Very tasty! Not overpowering either vodka and lots of berry flavor. For Restaurant Week, it includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. My app was She Crab Soup. The broth was so creamy and filling. It was also full of lump crab cake which was amazing. My entree was Scallops and I added on a crab cake for $9! No regrets! The scallops were cooked perfectly over a seasoned bed of rice. The crab cake was perfect. The amount of filler was not overbearing and it was broiled just right. For dessert: I had chocolate cake with mint ice cream. The cake was SO rich in flavor I had to take some home. But it paired perfectly with the subtle mint ice cream. My friend also enjoyed their firecracker shrimp (too spicy for me) and beef tenderloin (prepared medium rare). 5 STARS! Service was great. Gratuity was included, but it was well earned. The food was stellar! I'm so glad that Fin is still a staple in Newport News for fine dining. read more

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Outstanding seafood, inventive menu. I live in Chicago and make a point of always eating here when I visit family in Newport News. Delicious and beautifully presented. I wish I could visit more frequently. read more

This place has my most favorite soup which used to be the sea crab and now it is the corn soup because it has lump crab meat and that as well. I used to love eating at the bar, but now I prefer the dining room area! I think the service is better there. The owner is amazing. He's a wonderful chef and cares about the quality of food. read more

Fin Seafood on William Tyron Square, Newport News, VA, was the restaurant chosen to hold the Celebration of Life for my brother-in-law who passed away suddenly last month. We arranged to use their back dining room for his family, friends and colleagues, who spoke eloquently from the heart about how much Bill meant to each of them as husband, father, step father, friend, university colleague, mentor and neighbor. Fin's small catering was flawless. We didn't need much for the two hour fete. A few bottles of good wine and an open bar; fresh crab cake sliders without filler, shrimp in spicy mayo on a spoon, and a wooden tray with assortment of charcuterie. All perfectly prepared as soft background complements to our solemn occasion. We will no doubt return to Fin Seafood on a more joyous occasion when we can relax and laugh over more mellow remembrances of life. Still, we will always appreciate how they handled this most meaningful day for us. read more

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We had an excellent date night on a Saturday evening. We didn't have a reservation so we sat in the high top bar tables. Our server was excellent, she checked in often and was knowledgeable about the menus. Good drink menu with craft cocktails, beer and wine. I enjoyed the strawberry lemon drop. My fiancé had the churro old fashion (made with tequila) and the milk punch. He loved both. We enjoyed the tuna tartare for an appetizer. It's unique with the siracha ice cream. I'm not a huge seafood person but it was flavorful. For dinner, I had beef tenderloin. It was the absolute best! My fiancé had salmon. We were very full from the big portions so we did not have dessert. read more

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Was told this was an upscale restaurant, not sure I'd agree, but they are trying to be. Good drink prices, my Martini was standard and hit the spot. Loved the she crab soup, I got the large which wasn't too big. Lots of crab chunks. Got the crab cake with a side of scallops. The crab cake was not the best I've had, but did look amazing. Kinda want to say it lacked flavor? Overall an expensive bill for what I felt like regular food. read more

Fin Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

I started with the sweet corn soup to start. It was great. I ordered the seafood pasta for my main entree and was very pleased. There was so much meat in it that I couldn't finish it. Cory waited on us this evening and did an outstanding job. We were glad we made reservations ahead of time and were seated right away. read more

A great little seafood spot - quality food served at affordable prices. I had lunch here and opted for the tasting menu. Staff was busy but kind and attentive when available. Food was flavorful and filling. I would definitely revisit this establishment. read more

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We stopped in for lunch and had a wonderful meal. The restaurant was well decorated. The service was excellent. The meal was above expectations. This restaurant is worth the drive from the south side of the Hampton Roads read more

Pretty freaking good. Could of been better. The froie gras is mediocre like its sister restaurant Steak N Tonic. The waitress was up-selling so much and coming to and from the table so often that we had a to ask her to give us a little while to eat and talk amongst ourselves. We had over a $400 dollar bill. So it wasn't like we weren't prepared to spend money. She was knowledgeable about the menu. A little bossy which isn't a problem, but just visited us a little too much. But grateful for good service. This place is cozy inside Nicely decorated. read more

I visited last week got there at 11.30, place small, intimate, clean. Waiter, can't remember his name you black male, was very kind, knowledgeable, inviting. Had she crab soup as 1st course, was advised had lots of lump crab, soup was warm at best minimal crab, asked from beginning for.. hot soup, asked to have warmed, soup replaced , still only warm. Didn't want another replacement.. time between serving of entree was Abt 20 min. Only 7 people in restaurant at time of arrival. 2nd course Parmesan shrimp and grits, again barely warm, had reheated, up a few temp. Not sure if just microwaved of freshly plated. Shrimp/4 were extremely good well seasoned. Grits were quite thick and warm. Should have tried the scallops. Best part was flourless cake with coconut and ice cream . Tipped the 20% gratuity and additional for both servers even the one that didn't wait on me, but because she was kind and asked if my food was better. Manager, older lady, walked by 3x never asked how meal was or just to say .. hi.. even when she was at table next to me to reset it. I mentioned to them the manager didn't speak, was advised she was focused, focused doest stop one from being kind. Even at Texas roadhouse they ask how was you meal. Place was nice but food experience was MID.. read more

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I went to this restaurant on Friday for lunch. We seated ourselves because at the time we were there the restaurant was not busy. It took over 45 minutes to get our food. This was the second time dining here and the previous visit was no better. I had the crab cake sandwich. There was nothing special about the sandwich definitely should not have taken 45 minutes to get served. I won't be returning. read more

Four of us went to this restaurant, due to the reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed. The ambience is lovely and very welcoming. We were meant by Katie, who was both friendly and informative. She made sure during the entire evening that we were well taken care of. Our orders included the octopus crabcake, shrimp and grits, and Caesar salad with shrimp. But we started off with their pumpkin purée soup, sweet corn chowder, and she crab soup. All delicious. My husband loves his martinis and my daughter and I enjoyed the German Riesling which was available. A most enjoyable evening ! read more

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Food - 3.7 Service - 4.5 Ambiance - 3.5 I hesitate to give a three because i have loved this place in the past. I'd say my overall review is a 3.5. First, when I got there the room/carpet/chairs smelled mildewy. And the velvet chairs were kind of moist. It wasn't a good start. It is a semi-nice restaurant with good parking, a little eclectic in nature, smallish but is always able to fit a large group. Second, and most importantly, the food was just okay this time. I ordered the exact same thing I have gotten before (the scallops and risotto), and while the scallops and risotto were cooked well and it tasted good, I didn't like the mushrooms in it (it was a really weird, watery texture, and I really love mushrooms normally, i got crabmeat on top of the scallops and I couldn't distinguish between the musroom and crab meat well), and the dish was overall a little too salty,. the Bibb lettuce salad was fine, but was definitely a little overdressed. And I tried other the octopus appetizer and it would have been great but the octopus was a little too hard for me (a tad overcooked perhaps), and again a little too salty. The oysters were good, but I found it odd the vinegar was in the oyster already, and no cocktail sauce accompanying the dish. The drinks are VERY reasonably priced in my opinion, about $12 per cocktail (versus most places that charge $15+ for the same drinks). The only reason I would go is that there are very few nicer restaurants in Newport, and I would just make sure to order something different, and hope that the mildewy/moist smell is not there next time. read more

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Fins has a nice romantic ambiance, the dining area was clean and cared for, cocktails were interesting and tasty. The menu was difficult, lots of high end options for appetizers and entrees but they just couldn't put out a tasty dish. It felt like a great chef came up with the menu and an amateur took over to cook it. They offer fresh oysters in the half shell and said they have a high turnover with them but they were obviously prepared by someone who couldn't shuck and they didn't taste fresh. Lastly the men's restroom smelled sour. I really had high hopes for this place based on the reviews, but the price didn't deliver a quality meal. read more

The food was delicious and the service was great. I excited to return and try something different.

this was my first time at this beautiful restaurant. the wait staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. this entire experience was a 10/10 and the food was even more than that. the drinks were beautifully crafted with great attention to detail and they tasted just as amazing as they looked. app: oyster sample trio: rockefeller oyster, balsamic pearl mignonette oyster, and buffalo fried oysters w/ blue cheese the balsamic pearl mignotteo oyster was a bit vinegary for my taste but the rockefeller oysters were to die for! these were hands down one of the best oysters ive had! drinks: purple butterfly (this was lavendar based, so he wasn't a fan but I enjoyed it) rosemary whiskey sour aperol peach spritz entree: mine: rockfish with brown rice, golden beets, spinach, brussels sprouts, and roasted cauliflower puree. his: 12oz wagyu beef ny strip, snake river farm with potatoes and crab cake. (when we received our meals they forgot his crab cake, but were kind enough to bring us a full-size crab cake for the inconvenience) read more

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We had a Galentines Dinner last night and there wasn't a single complaint from 11 women. The food was delicious, the service was amazing and everyone was so kind and accommodating. Katie was our server and she was knowledgeable and also knew which gluten free options were the best. Thank you for hosting our little event. Can't wait to come back! read more

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What a treat this place was! Stopped in for dinner. We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess was able to seat us in the bar area. A tablet was provided to us in order to view the drinks menu and a laminated menu for food options. We ordered a couple of bourbon cocktails: Heavens Hunter and an old fashioned. Both were very good. For starters, we ordered the Trio of oysters and the she crab soup. The trio consisted of fried oysters in a blue cheese sauce, a plainish type in a maybe a vinegar based sauce and Rockefeller. We enjoyed them all. I'm not much of a fried oysters person but did like the sauce they were in. As far as entrees, we ordered the seafood paella and the duck duo which consisted of duck breast and leg/thigh. The duck was soo amazing. Absolutely loved it. There was this perfect crispness on parts of the leg and the breast was perfection. It came with veggies and a potato based puree. The seafood paella was good as well. The service here was great for the most part. The hostess wasn't very friendly at all but our server who also doubled as the bartender was great! He gave recommendations when we asked, checked in on us and was friendly. I'd definitely go back. read more

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It's been 7 years since we were at Fin Seafood. It is just like I remember... delicious. For all things covid, they did well. The tables are spaced nicely and everyone had a mask. They had other precautions in place as well. Our server was kind, and knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu. She was quick as well. Our food tasted amazing, just like we remembers the cheese plate was scrumptious. My crab cake Was a little too dark for me. It did not taste burnt but, it was not visually appealing. Other than that all is well at Fin Seafood. read more

Here for Newport News restaurant week. There was a list of about 15 to 20 participating restaurants but Fin Seafood caught my eye. They had great reviews from my fellow Yelpers so I had my sights on Fin. I reserved on Open Table (get your 100 points of course!). I guess people sleep in since at 11:30am I am the only one here. I was greeted by Collette, a wonderful server. Tap water in blue wine glass, color coordinated with the blue napkin and nice contrast with a small glass bowl with aqua colored glass chips - very nice aquatic colors going on the table. Ooh their silverware is has fish tail carved into the handles, cool! Decor and service - check! Now when I was presented with menu, lunch was $25, not $15 as advertised on restaurant week link on Yelp. Granted this changed price included dessert but for those of us not needing dessert AND only getting a quarter of normal serving sized bread pudding, it wasn't worth it. They also add a 20% gratuity automatically tacked on. I ordered wedge salad with ranch dressing, shrimp and grits and bread pudding. The wedge salad was good. The veggies were fresh. The shrimp and grits was too salty but at least the shrimps were plump and not from frozen. Bread pudding was not normal size, looks like a quarter of typical. The pecan butter ice cream (tiny scoop) and caramel drizzle were nice touches. Didn't settle right after I had my lunch. Must be an off day?? read more

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Truly a wonderful experience at a very very reasonable price. First time having Froi Gras and loved it...the trio oysters were a hit. Truly only two complaints. Shrimp and grits (grits were too sweet) and the octopus too salty. Adjust that and we had a 5star experience. Thanks again FIN read more

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So I decided to bring my lady here for a Valentine's Day dinner. Long story short the food was good but that's it nothing over the top or extraordinary. The service was well average. Again nothing that requires an automatic 20% gratuity to the bill!!! Yea expect that. Ambiance was nice. Low light setting but not speak easy low. It's a typical restaurant as far as lighting and background music goes. Oh and be prepared for the sales and city tax along with the 20% gratuity on your bill. Not recommending this place for special occasions. A drink or two and that's it. read more

Fin is well known for being a more upscale seafood spot, great for a date night. Me and my husband came here for a date and were overall pretty happy with our experience. The dining area is on the smaller side but was nice and felt pretty cozy. The service was good and our waitress gave us recommendations for what to order. For food we ordered a special mushroom, egg puff pastry for an appetizer. It was delicious and pretty unique. For our entrees I ordered the pecan crusted cobia and my husband ordered a steak. My husband loves steaks and quality cuts and he said while the steak was good it was not worth the price compared to other steakhouses he had been to. My fish was really delicious and I loved the pumpkin polenta and brussels sprouts with it. The fish was tender and the flavors were unique together. We ordered the coffee crème brulee for dessert which was really good as well. Overall we had a delicious meal! read more

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What a great restaurant! Excellent food, service and atmosphere. We went for lunch and had a great experience. The she crab soup was outstanding and the fish sandwich ranks as one of the best. This is a highly recommend. read more