Great seafood restaurant with a great view of the wharf. Food was tasty! Definitely recommend the lobster roll on warm butter bread with a side of fried potatoes chips. The calamari dish was cooked and seasoned very well. Service was great. We were seated quickly during mid afternoon, on a weekday. I love that there was free parking available right next to the restaurant. It is limited to 2 hours, which gives you plenty of time to walk around the wharf after you eat. I recommend trying it out if you're in the area. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Lobster roll on warm butter bread. Awesome! - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Glad to have snagged a corner booth table on a busy saturday evening. Far into the restaurant it can get loud but this spot near the front desk was great. Our server, Reda, made helpful recommendations, corrected a sushi order with a smile, way to go! In addition to standard steak and seafood, the place is a hidden gem for sushi. Crispy spicy tuna is exactly as described while the booster shot maki was gorgeous to look at and eat with the assorted pipettes of house sauce. Crispy veggie mango maki is an interesting cross of mexican and asian flavors. If you are going with kids, one of the dessert choices on the kids menu is simple but effective for a coastal city--blue jello studded with gummy sharks and topped with whipped cream. read more

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Was traveling back from Maine to catch a flight out of Boston. Drove through Salem looking for one last delectable meal by the waterfront when we came across Finz Seafood & Grill. The reviews looked good so we traipsed through the rain to get there. I ordered a seafood-stuffed haddock that was beautifully presented and amazingly freshly prepared to eat. I loved every bite and now that I'm back in Colorado, I'm craving another serving please! The staff was attentive and conscientious - bringing us extras like more tarter sauce and drinks without a second prompt from us. The ambiance was a large open space, very clean (bathroooms, too), with soft music playing in the background. It was easy to have conversations in here and be heard - no loud, obnoxious tables, no party atmosphere on this Monday evening. And, the pricing was on par with the other seafood we had eaten all week up and down the coast. We will definitely go back next time we are in Salem! read more

Great location being right on the water, made for a nice lunch with views. Our waiter was super kind and fun, plus gave great recommendations. Prices were fair. The sushi was really good, fun flavors and creative presentation. The little sauce holders were really cute. The 4 stars is mainly for the sangria. It's not that it was bad, it just wasn't a typical sangria taste that I was expecting. Also not sure what made it green but being in Salem it fit a witches cauldron vibe. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Great seafood restaurant in Salem, lots of indoor space, open layout and friendly staff. All the seafood was very fresh and well made, got calamari, seafood stew with linguine and a sushi roll to try out. Could pass on the sushi next time to try a different entree but solid spot. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Nice restaurant by the water serving seafood and sushi. No sushi this visit, just drinks and lobster. Stuffed lobster for my husband and lobster roll for me. Both were tasty and the lobster roll was generous. There is a nice deck overlooking the water but it was too hot for us to eat outside today. Inside the dining room is nice and airy. Service was friendly and attentive. Parking at noon on a Saturday in June was a nightmare. All the garages were full. We drove around until we found street parking. read more

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We decided to try Finz after a day of exploring Salem. The afternoon was gorgeous and so were the views. Great location. Drinks were great-loved the Bourbon Blueberry Smash. Unfortunately the food was a disappointment. The Sushi was good the calamari was bland with an awful "marinara" like sauce on the side. The poke bowl was actually very good. The fish tacos were bland and disappointing. I added soy sauce and ketchup for flavor! Haha. I'm hoping it was just an off night as expected much better. Service was good! read more

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Wow, do they do a good painkiller! I asked what drink I should order, and the waitress recommended this, and I'm very glad she did. The food did take a long time to come out, but with the drinks we were happy to wait sitting out back is fantastic, with a wonderful view of the water, and boats. When the food did arrive, we had the seaweed salad with a fun little sparkly thing in the top that I hadn't never seen in food before, and we also ordered sushi. There was something else too, but I forget. The sushi was nothing special, and I liked the presentation of it, but I felt like the mix of flavors for the vegetarian sushi option were slightly lacking. All in all, we had a wonderful time and I look forward to being back again!! read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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My friend from home suggested this place. She even said it was so good that she went twice so naturally, I had to go.. at least once. I booked reservations which was simple enough. My friends and I actually showed up 20 minutes early and were seated right away. We were given the option of indoor or outdoor seating. Given that it was 60s in October, we sat outside and were entertained by the respectful but drunk boaters nearby. It was too dark to enjoy the water view but one can imagine. We all agreed how hard it was to pick a dish because everything sounded so appetizing. In the end, we did split some desserts. Lobster maki 10 piece 11/10: I typically don't finish my food because I have a small appetite. But this roll was so good that I truly almost finished the whole thing. I had to let my friends try a piece. Immediately, they both gave me a positive reaction. The tempura was crunchy. I really enjoyed the lobster bits. 2 piece salmon nigiri 8/10: Salmon was fresh, silky, and smooth. Easy to bite down on. Rice was cooked thoroughly. No complaints. Pumpkin pie tiramisu 7/10: This tiramisu lacked structure, however the flavors were complex. The maple glazed pecans SOLD ME. Great texture contrast. Warm chocolate chip cookie pie 9/10: The soft, cold vanilla ice cream and warm cookie pie paired so well together. The chocolate never made me feel dehydrated. It never felt heavy. Highly recommend this dessert! Overall, I wish I had more time to come back to this restaurant to try more dishes just like my friend back at home! If you're on the fence about coming here, don't hesitate. Just book the reservation. read more

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Well, this ranks as one of the top 10 meals of my life to date! Atmosphere - super East Coast seafood vibes! Service was fantastic! I ordered the surf and turf which featured tenderloin topped with garlic butter lobster pieces over asparagus and mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious! For dessert we had the Nutella tartlet and it was so balanced and delicious served with a peanut butter sauce and whipped cream. So good!!!!! read more

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Seafood restaurant with a view of the harbor. I only had the clam chowder on this visit, but it was delicious. Open for lunch and dinner lots of space . The service was great . Leave some time to shop in the area. There are lots of little local gift shops. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Everything was absolutely perfect from the moment we walked in!! Staff was friendly and efficient. The food was beyond delicious! Top 3 meals we have ever eaten. We will definitely be back m!! read more

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Absolutely delicious, fresh, and unique sushi; reasonably priced and every single bite was delicious. Really pretty spot near the water and had a nice layout, so it didn't feel too crowded. Definitely will be back! read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We had the most perfect weather during our visit to Salem. We also had our dog with us. Outdoor seating was a must for us and Finz was a perfect choice. Food was all delicious, although portions are a bit smaller. Our waitress was excellent. The views are outstanding. Overall, even if you don't have a dog with you I think you will enjoy Finz for the beautiful water views. read more

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This place has great drinks and seafood! The service is fast and friendly. I like to come here when I visit Salem. The restaurant is in a great location next to the water. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - GRILLED SALMON - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

The food was delicious; however, the service was horrible. Our reservation was "lost," we (along with 3 other tables) were sat in a section without service, when the server finally showed up our order was taken, and that was the last we saw of her. While waiting for any acknowledgment from the staff we saw one of the other couples in the section get up and pay with the host. Food was good but the poor service and experience is what we will remember. This was on a Sunday evening with a moderately filled restaurant. read more

Good atmosphere. Service was very slow - it was very busy and seemed under staffed. We didn't mind. Food was ok. read more

We went during Halloween month and the traffic was busy getting there but the place wasn't packed. I think in the summer it be beautiful by the water. Sushi was really good and food was decent. The drinks tho were orettty bad. We ordered pumpkin espresso martini and spicy pickle martini and it was not good at all! I would not come here for the bar ever. Service was mediocre too. Go to another restaurant if you want too. Parking can get busy as well. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Pumpkins espresso martini so bad. Creamy and no flavor and didn't tell me there was a sugar rik don't get it - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Sushi was fresh and we were lucky to get a window seat with a view. Clam chowder bowl was large and good. Chicken sandwich was only ok. Waitress was nice, but slow to get check despite us asking and saying we were in a rush. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Salmon and Torched Truffle Salmon Nigiri with the Witch Hat maki roll - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Great spot to eat, food was delicious and our waiter was very helpful in giving us tourists some recommendations. We sat outside overlooking the water. read more

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I personally did not enjoy my food at all here. I was with a large party so they catered a buffet style meal with vegetables, rolls, salad, some sort of chicken pasta, and fish. The chicken was so dry it was inedible, the fish had a weird flavor, and it was very odd. The service was pretty good and we did arrive early so it may have inconvenienced them. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We had an opportunity to go out for a nice dinner, and although it was cold outside, we love a view of the water. The location hit the mark 100%. Although this may primarily be seen as a seafood restaurant, it has some great options for all food lovers. We started with the goat cheese appetizer, and although I found it pricey for the portion, it was delicious. I loved seeing a kids' menu with more options than just pasta, grilled cheese, cheeseburger, and hotdog. They offered popcorn shrimp, and the sides had good options too, like tater tots! My son, who is 5, rarely cleans his plate completely, but this night he did. He loved the shrimp and tots, which was a big win for us. My husband and I both had the filet, and it was cooked perfectly. My husband wouldn't stop raving about it. He's allergic to seafood, so having non-seafood options was a big hit for him. I love seafood, but felt like a steak. Overall, this was a great night with awesome ambiance and the water views we wanted. A note for others: parking could be tricky, so give yourself some time if you have a reservation. read more

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had a not great experience here. I called at 11:30 that day for our 6:45 reservations to request a seat inside with a view as we were going there for a bachelorette, the host shauna was nice and said she would make note of that in the reservation. Upon arrival I reiterated this again and they eventually found a place inside for us to sit. We were greeted with plastic water drinking cups while other around us were given glassware. We ordered some a mocktail and a some cocktails and placed an appetizer order of calamari (GF) and the spinach artichoke salmon dip. The dip came out cold which we ended up sending back as it was just not appetizing especially cold. The calamari were fine. It took our server quite some time to come back around to us to eventually order our entrees. I even purposefully shot her a smile or two and she would just smile back instead of coming over. We ordered our entrees eventually. The crab nachos came out cold and had an almost body odor smell which made them very unappetizing. The wedge salad was the best meal out of all of them, tasty and well balanced. The crab cake sandwich was alright. The crab stuffed haddock was delicious but definitely needed a few more veggies. The sushi rolls were delightful. the spicy sauce was overpowering and could be toned down a bit to not take away from the flavor of the food. The service overall just was not good. The celebration was never even acknowledged (no congratulations or anything). the bill was $300 and for that the food just was not worth it at all or the experience there. I'm definitely disappointed and will not be returning. I also want to add that I made this reservation through OpenTable and I have VIP status on there which would sway me to make the experience a little bit better, this was not the case. read more

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I was very disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. The food was poorly prepared, lacked flavor, and did not seem fresh. To make matters worse, I saw roaches in the bathroom, which raised serious concerns about cleanliness and hygiene. Unfortunately, I would not recommend dining here and will not be returning. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Roach - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Harbor Room event: Thank you is not nearly enough to express how perfectly you orchestrated our birthday celebration. Every detail was spot‑on and made the evening a fantastic experience for all of us. The way you set up the room, the amazing food, the wonderful staff, the timing of the passed plates, the ambiance--absolutely exceptional. And the sushi station... we loved it! Please let your team know how much we appreciated their attention to guests and positivity! ..... and that incredible deck. You created something truly memorable. read more

Sat outside, and it has a great view of the harbor. They have a decent selection of sushi as well, including nigiri and sashimi. We had some torched yellowtail and salmon nigiri, which were very mediocre for the price. 6/10 The sushi roll we had was a special, I believe called the Mt Fuji which was delicious. 9/10 the food presentation was perfect! My friend ordered a gin and tonic which came in a massive glass inappropriate for an alcoholic beverage, and it was so strong that she couldn't even drink it. Service was decent but not overwhelming. Overall I'd give it a solid 6/10 for the price point read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - Torched salmon nigiri & torched yellowtail nigiri - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Incredible. My husband planned two birthday dinners for me as we like to make a weekend out of my Halloween birthday. We went to Finz the night before my actual birthday. We had a reservation and were seated on time at the window as requested. It was dark, but we still had a lovely view. The restaurant wasn't as busy as we expected given the time of year, so it was calm enough to have a conversation and for service to be *impeccable*. We started with some mocktails and appetizers off the fall menu then shared the pumpkin swordfish. We thought it was a play on the season, but turns out its a real fish! It was perfectly cooked and the plate was loaded with vegetables. After our plates were cleared, a large dessert of warm chocolate chip cookies, ice cream and whipped cream arrived. It was so kind of them and the dessert was delicious. This was a really incredible dining experience and I can't wait to enjoy warm days on the patio this summer! read more

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Had a large group of 14. They provided a nice area to the side. One wait staff for us all. Took a long time. The food portions were large and for the most of the apps and dishes we ordered were good. I didn't like my seafood stew which listed to have shrimp among clams and mussels and fish. No shrimp was in my stew. Don't get the linguine in this. I didn't care for the flavor the stew. Only one vegetarian entree offered, cauliflower gnocchi that had no flavor. read more

Finz Seafood Restaurant in Salem Mass is truly a must-go if you are visiting Salem or the area. I have been going there over the years and just revisited. So much fun to sit at the bar. The patrons are interesting and fun and the staff amazing. And for my must have - and for you highly recommenced - the Poke Bowl especially when Chef Lee is on the sushi! I'm a bar fly and that's where you'll find me enjoying the company of bartenders Justina, Michael, Shyanne who always lead you in the right direction for the best mix drinks and wine not to mention fun conversations. My favorite this week - at Justina's recommendation - is the Spasso Pinot Grigio along with the Poke Bowl which is the best I've ever had thank you Chef Lee! ... heading there now I am... read more

Poor service. I mean really poor service. Food was okay. Views of the water was the only redeeming quality. Boo Salem!

Oysters were magnificent! Came here for a birthday dinner with a girlfriend, we wanted something festive, little upscale, with really good non-fried fish options. I recommend grabbing one of their sushi rolls and sharing as an app! My favorite thing was probably the seasonal gnocchi with scallops, wild mushroom, and a delicious truffle ber Blanc sauce. That said, everything was really fresh and delicious. It was pricey, but totally worth it. read more

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Everything was spot on! Got the Surf n Turf and was pleasantly surprised by the smell from the smoked bacon wrapped crab stuffed shrimp. The filet had an excellent sear on the outside and a beautiful medium rare on the inside. The sauce and fresh water crest just added another layer that paired well with the mashed potatoes. Service was great and always quick to respond to any requests. A real gem of a place and I can't wait to go back. read more

Finz Seafood & Grill - STEAK TIPS - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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A bunch of people recommended going here for some good seafood. There were so many options on the menu it was so hard to decide! We got some fresh and delicious oysters. I also ordered the poke bowl which was very delicious and had a really nice presentation. The spicy mayo is slightly spicier than most- if you have a spice tolerance but it was very good. The wine flight was also great! Service was good too! read more

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I visited New England this summer. One requirement was I needed a lobster roll. On the last night of the trip we stopped in at finz. We were seated outside quickly, and the view was wonderful. It was a nice setting to finish the trip. They do not serve Coke or Pepsi products, so I skipped a soda. The rolls were nice and hot. I would suggest ordering there. I almost wish we had more. My lobster roll was so good. Plenty of big chunks served with butter. I wish I would have requested a side of butter to dunk some of it in. The homemade chips were also delish. It was a perfect final dinner in the area. My friend really enjoyed her meal as well. read more

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I thought this place was decent. It is a little farther from the hustle and bustle of Salem so I think haha really helps. My friends got sushi and they thought it was great. I got a lobster roll and I thought it was really good. The service was good and decently quick. The vibe inside is very much a on the water restaurant with seating inside and out read more

Very short walk from the downtown Salem area. Cool little shops to check out while you are down here. Sat directly on the dock near the water and really enjoyed the view. Food was pretty good but a little overpriced as you can imagine on the waterfront. Service was excellent, ambience was on point, they were very busy. We ordered the fish and chips, and the crab stuffed fish. Had a nice beer waiting for meal. read more

Decent waterfront restaurant in the Derby Wharf area of Salem. Finz offers indoor and patio seating is a short walk from the downtown area. We enjoyed the fresh cool air of the patio seating, view from the patio, and the maritime theme of the restaurant! Prices were higher than some other places in Salem. Service was great! Our server, Jennifer P, took excellent care of us! For food, we tried the clam chowder ($18)- rich and hearty flavor, served hot. Would rate 4/5: Recommend! There was some cheese looking residue stuck on the outside of the bowl, but it happens. Just caution the restaurant to make sure serve water is clean. We also tried the lobster roll ($38). 3.5/5. I order the chilled mayo lobster roll. The roll came with a good quantity of lobster meat but it was impossible to eat as a sandwich based on the small size of the bread. Some people may love it that way but it wasn't my preference. The roll was good but not great. The sauce lacked any wow factor to bring it all together and some pieces of shell/inedible parts were still on the meat. The coleslaw and chips with the roll were great! Lastly, we tried the Baja tacos with local fish, which was haddock ($19) 2/5. This dish was the most disappointing as the tacos were dry and largely flavorless. The fried fish was nice and crunchy but tortilla and accompanied ingredients and crème fraiche didn't complement each other. Maybe substituting chopped cabbage in place of the shredded lettuce and using a spicer or more flavorful sauce would help. read more

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The food was amazing. The crab cakes and lobster rolls are family favorites with the crab cakes having a slight kick with some mild peppers and the lobster being incredibly fresh! The wait staff were all very kind and attentive to the needs of the customers allowing for quick water refills and thorough explanations for questions regarding the menu. There is a beautiful view of the ocean from the restaurant and plenty of seating as to not feel too cramped with the next table over. read more

So I came here again 7 years after my initial review and with a new husband and no migraine this time! They've really updated the inside. It looks super nice. I got the steak tips and they were massive! So good though!! My husband got the lobster roll and loved it lol. Just like my ex-husband! HAHA! It must be good! Definitely try this place if you're in the area! read more

Ten years later, and just as good, in the lovely new space even closer to the water. This time the baked oysters: fresh and light, but surprisingly spicy. I chose the seafood stew, all the different fish (including salmon) perfectly cooked, with shrimp and a light but satisfying tomato sauce. My date went went for a bun-less burger, and the gluten free awareness was very high, so he was able to have a grilled chicken app too. We both got diet Pepsis, despite the convincingly varied bar. Looking forward to our next visit! read more