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    Finney's Crafthouse - Laguna Beach

    4.4 (439 reviews)
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    Nicole S.

    Calm atmosphere with a chill vibe. It was a beautiful day out and the waiters and waitresses were really kind and never let our drinks run empty. They have a good amount of tables ranging from 2-6 People. Booths, tables, and picnic tables. I ordered a raspberry lemonade, Avocado egg rolls, And Hot honey traditional wings. The raspberry lemonade was just the right amount of tart. The Avocado egg rolls is just that, avocado in a crispy roll. The hot honey traditional wings, wow, the way they batter their wings and fry them is "chefs kiss" because the crispiness was still perfect with the sticky sauce. My only gripe would be their silverware was pretty dirty, I didn't use them for my meal but overall a good experience.

    Draft, cocktails, wines, non-alcoholic beverages
    Julli C.

    I absolutely love Laguna Beach and go into all establishments there with high expectations. Finney's Crafthouse has a prime location on PCH and the one thing I loved was our street-side table offering a front-row seat to the stylish locals, casual beach-goers, exploring visitors while enjoying the coastal breeze. Terran (sp?) was adorable and began serving with high energy and attentiveness. However, we had completely finished our appetizers and had no drink refills or ability to order another cocktail and simply felt abandonded. Upon her eventual return she appeared more flustered, took our meal and drink orders (which she forgot) and it just went downhill from there unfortunately. Since I was unable to get Terran's attention to inquire on the contents of my husband's cocktail, I had to go directly to the bartender. I was surprised at the lack of helpfulness and that instead of taking my question as a welcoming experience to show/explain how Finney's make this particular drink and help clarify why it may not have looked and tasted similar to what he was used to, this bartender immediately went on the defense and had an offensive attitude and made it in front of me to "prove" to me that all the ingredients were in fact included. It wasn't JUST about that. I have never experienced such a lack of customer service. (What I also felt immediately was that this was not the first time this particular concern regarding this same drink has come up.) As a former bartender myself, FYI, I am quite familiar with how drinks are made as well as proper bartender etiquette and behavior. My husband said this cocktail tasted "funny" not simply that this "one" ingredient may not have been included so I was in fact curious what the components were so I was very happy to let him make it in front of me. Needless to say, Finney's has a great airy casual atmosphere if you're looking for fun with big-screen tvs for sports with a massive variety of craft brews and a sizeable menu that includes many fun bar foods like wings, pizzas, tacos and tater tots. My husband and I also enjoyed competing against other locations on the tabletop trivia game. I may have had more of a positive experience if I went with different intentions and less expectations. But again, they're in Laguna Beach so... Very disappointed. :(

    Coconut Shrimp
    Maribel T.

    The ambiance here was alive! we sat at the bar after a long day at the beach! The bartender was very attentive to us! The coconut shrimp was amazing- def my fav! The wings were so crispy! We ordered them in the Cajun rub and asked for the buffalo sauce on the side! Tip for those who like extra crispy wings!! And the pizza hit the spot! The bbq chicken pizza was my fav! The sauce on there still has my mouth watering!!Def coming again! Brining more friends to help with the challenge of eating everything we order!:)

    Ahi Poke Bowl
    Teddy F.

    Came here with the fam on a Saturday night! Got right in even though the place was packed. Immediately got drinks served to the table( rec** Finny's Pale Ale) ordered the Bacon Deviled Eggs and Ahi Poke Bowl both were awesome!

    Blonde beer
    Armando P.

    First time here at Finneys ,It was Great and I know I'll be back . We came in to have couple beers for the football games that were on last weekend So we had drinks it's a full bar and service was amazing didn't wait to long for a table and tables are nice with bench seating and table tops. Beautiful atmosphere and good people We came with friends and I'll be back with more sooner than later Cheers

    jeffrey h.

    The happy hour was the best deal in town. One of the best grilled cheese and tomato soup I've had in my life for $7. Great draft beers. Our bartender Stephanie was awesome. Poured the beers great. They had like 30 drafts. Great ambiance. Clean. Highly reccomend.

    Southwest chicken bowl
    Gina L.

    I was conflicted between 4 & 5 stars. What was the deciding factor was going back for lunch the following day and the food & service was superb. Yesterday we stopped by for dinner and used the wait list feature on here (highly recommend). The service was honestly slow. Not so much our server, who later shared he was actually in the bar area far from us, but the others who would ask if we needed something then not come back with it. In terms of food, we shared the coconut shrimp appetizer based on my peers reviews on here! I agree they were good! For my entree I had the poke bowl which was decent. My husband had the salmon bowl which he wasn't so much of a fan of the quinoa. Now today for lunch, totally different story. Our server was awesome and attentive. I had the southwest bowl which was absolutely delicious. I also tried their blood orange mojito cocktail which was amazing! My husband had the finney burger he says was good and the tater tots - they are battered and BOMB! He shared them with me :) You definitely have to try this place. Good food, service and at a reasonable price!

    Amita G.

    The service was very slow, and my truffle fries order was mixed up with regular fries, which was disappointing. That said, the food itself was very good. The coconut shrimp appetizer was outstanding, and the BBQ chicken flatbread was also delicious. Very sports bar kind of ambience:) Good vibes and good beer,

    mmmm tots
    Carver B.

    We had an amazing dinner at Finney's Crafthouse in Laguna Beach. My triple burger was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The tater tots were probably the best I've ever had, I'd take down another large right now if I could. The atmosphere had a great energy without ever getting too loud. We were seated far enough from the bar to enjoy the buzz of people watching the games without being overwhelmed by the crowd. The open windows let in the ocean air and made the dinner even more enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend and come back! Prices were not crazy either! W all around.

    Tacos Mahi Mahi
    Elizabeth S.

    After a nice Laguna Beach sunset, dined on to Finney's Crafthouse. Very nice American fusion restaurant. Seated right away no waiting on a Sunday. The place was filled with sports channels suited for Sunday night football. Our server Antonio was so nice and attentive. We ordered shrimp Bison Burger with fries, Ahi Poke Bowl, Mahimahi tacos, thin crust carpaccio with arugula pizza . The foods were delicious and freshly served. Very satisfying. Be back again once in Laguna.

    Churros
    Erika T.

    So glad we stumbled in here. Tessa at the host stand greeted us with a smile and a friendly attitude, such a good start. Beer wise, they've got a great California draft lineup. I tried the Finney's Maple Brown (brewed in Laguna) malty, a little darker than my usual, but super smooth. I asked for a cider next and got kombucha by mistake (honestly, not bad!), but the cider ended up being my favorite. I love a crafted drink, but I always enjoy a draft beer. The wide variety they offer has something for everyone. I need to come back just to work through the taps. Eyeing the Cali Cream next time. Food: we came for the mini lobster rolls and they delivered, buttery with that subtle sweetness of the Hawaiian roll. The bacon and blue burger was juicy and packed with flavor; peppered bacon, blue cheese, crispy onions and yuzu buffalo. Owen, our server, was on it with recommendations and stayed attentive even during the rush. Eli, the assistant manager, checked in and surprised us with extra churros for dessert, crisp outside, soft inside. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual with TV's throughout to catch a game. Really enjoyed the friendly service, solid drinks, and tasty bites. We will definitely be back.

    Strawberry Cadillac Margarita
    Denise B.

    We came on Monday Laguna Beach for lunch. I've been wanting to try Finney's for a while now. I would like to start with the positive first. Finney's is located on PCH. The restaurant has a great outdoor patio with sliding doors to give it a good vibe. It's a great location to enjoy drinks on a sunny day. They have a nice selection of beers on tap. It took about 10 minutes for anyone to come to the front just to seat us. My husband ordered a beer and the grilled chicken club and asked for fries. When he received the sandwich it hardly had any chicken and received chips instead of the fries. I asked him if we should flag down our waiter, didn't even check in to see how our food was. His comment to me it's like eating toast, there's nothing in there. I went the Grilled Mahi Tacos. The fish wasn't seasoned and the tacos didn't taste like anything. I had high hopes for the Strawberry Cadillac, but it wasn't anything special. My husband did enjoy his beer from Gamecraft.

    Bay M.

    Great service, friendly crowd, yummy bar food. Large menu of bar food and apps which was delicious. Favorites were the wagyu burger, truffle fries, onion rings and the poke nachos topped with Fresno chiles that were spicy, fresh and delicious. Had the Juicy, Guava and Thousand Steps IPA's. Watched the Bills and Niners games. Great crowd, delicious food, attentive staff and wonderful selection of beers. Had a wonderful time on our couples weekend getaway. Highly recommend. We're from the Bay Area and felt welcome wearing SF Niners gear. Love the vibe. Will come here again. Thank you!

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    Is parking an issue?

    Depends on the day. It is in downtown, so expect waiting a parking spot.

    How long have you guys been open? We just found you!?

    We have been open since March 2023

    Does the restaurant have air conditioning? I went there when it first opened and it was very warm inside the restaurant but hoping that was a one-off experience.

    Yes, they do have air-conditioning but the frontage is all open all the time so you might not feel it. But also, the several times I've been there. It's cool enough where we did not notice it being warm at all.

    Do you have outside seating?

    Yes we do.

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    Yes! We have tv’s all around the restaurant. We don’t play sound as we have our music playlist. But we play sports.

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