Nice patio, good service and food presentation. I ordered the fish tacos which come with a side of guacamole and tortilla chips. Tacos were average 6.5/10. The ratio of tortilla chips to guacamole was insane, like ten million chips to one tiny thing of guacamole. Good otherwise read more

Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub - Fish tacos with tortilla chips and guacamole - Irish Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

When I lived in Cambridge, I would drive by Fionn MacCool's in Kitchener and wondered what it was. I assumed it was just a pub, but the outside looked so classy with rich colours and clean lines, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I've long since moved back to Durham, so I set my eyes on the Ajax location. We headed over for lunch on a Saturday. The sun was shining and the patio was calling us! After a look at the menus, we were delighted to see that they had brunch until 3pm! That sealed the deal. My man ordered Our Original Benny and I chose Brekky Pie. Even though we hadn't eaten breakfast yet, we couldn't resist ordering a pint. The been menu was impressive and diverse. I tried Shock Top and he tried Red Stripe. He LOVED the eggs benedict. He used all of his homefries to eat ALL of the sauce. His plate was clean in record time....and then he started eating MY homefries. GRR! My Brekky Pie was delicious. The pastry was flaky and tasty. The scrambled egg inside was full of fresh veggies an Guinness bratwurst...holy crap. I'd like to try those brats alone, because they were DAMN good. The service was great and did not hesitate to offer suggestions when we were unsure. I really liked this place. It had a great vibe. I'd like to try more of their food and beer selection! It's nice to see that pub food doesn't only consist of nachos and wings! read more

Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub - Red Stripe Beer - Irish Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

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Had a great dinner here tonight. Loved the food and the live blues singers. Highly recommend the avocado bacon burger and the raspberry orange cosmo. I will definitely be back! read more

Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub - Avocado bacon burger & mashed potatoes (front). Flagship bacon burger & sweet potato fries (back). - Irish Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

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Came in Saturday night on St.Patty's day weekend. The place had an energetic vibe from the time we entered. The pub is split into two sections the dining room and bar side. Definitely sit on the bar side as that's where all the action is. We were lucky enough to snag the last available table in a cozy corner against a comfy leather banquet infront of a high table with the Leafs game playing on all the flat screen tvs. Our cheery waitress comes over to greet us and gives us time to go over the menus. She comes back to take our drink orders. Fionn is one of the few pubs that carry the only beer I drink so I felt the need to indulge. Fruli - Strawberry flavoured beer is served up cold in the bottle and is fruity & refreshing For Appetizer we decide to go with something a little different Buffalo Chicken Meatball Skewers - Chicken meatballs tossed in our medium wing sauce, blue cheese drizzle. Served with celery sticks, medium wing sauce for dipping Three plump tender meatballs with a distinct chicken flavour not quite as juicy as a beef meatball but I loved the wing sauce. Just the right amount of heat and tang I couldn't help but dip every morsel in it. For main I decided to keep it Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Lester's legendary corned beef, Montréal's favourite since 1931, cabbage, mustard, buttermilk mashed potatoes Huge portion, Tender corned beef, on a mountain chunky homemade buttermilk mashed potatoes. Great flavour, a true to stick to your ribs hearty meal! As soon as I saw the dessert menu I knew what I had to have! Red Velvet Donuts - Icing sugar, white chocolate sauce. This is a MUST have! These warm & plump sweet little donuts were simply heavenly! I'd take them over tiny tom donuts any day! *Don't forget to add some french vanilla ice cream for the ultimate hot & cold luscious finish to a fab meal Overall excellent service, wonderful food, Live band with great music after 10pm, and a fun atmosphere with a good crowd, Fionn definitely is a welcome gem in the Ajax area! read more

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The food here was overall not very good. The onion soup was too salty, the cabbage & corned beef had a very strong mustard taste to it, & the buttermilk chicken was dry. The sides - mashed potatoes, salad, & coleslaw were good. The only thing that they did right was the seafood chowder. The overall ambiance is good, the live bands were terrible & kept playing loud country music. The table server was excellent! Will not come back! read more

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I've visited other locations and find them to be very clean and bright with pleasing decor. Although I'm not usually a fan of chain restaurant/pubs, these folks do it right; fresh food and a nicely balanced menu, most items seem to be made in house. Staff are very welcoming and attentive. We started with the Garlic Cheddies which are pretty carby and filling but just couldn't resist! Had fish and chips and an order of wings just for the heck of it. Caesar's are super tasty. I don't consider Fionn's to be an inexpensive visit but they do everything well read more

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Super slow for bar tender to even recognize I exist. After 10 minutes of multiple times of eye contact I got up and walked out. Again...I was noticed walking out but was never asked if I needed anything. Never going back! read more

Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub - a man sitting at the bar - Irish Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

Came here for lunch and it turned out pretty good. Not that I was expecting it to be bad but with chain restaurants they're usually mediocre. Service and food was good. Decent sized portions and prices are average. Had the Guinness steak and mushroom bowl and the chicken and waffles, both were tasty. Nice clean place. Would come back again four their wing special. read more

I went here the other night with my parents. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine - it comes with spinach in a lovely tomato sauce. So good. The new layout is a bit weird but that doesn't really matter. And a live band showed up about 15 minutes before we left and it was SO LOUD we had to scream at each other. That's really my only complaint. read more

We go here all the time. They have a great patio weather its dinner or a drink. The staff have always been great for us. They have a new menu and they are making everything in house. A few gliches here and there but for the most part fabulous!! Fish and chips are great! read more

Heard great recommendations about this place so I decided to try it with my kids. I ordered hot wings, the kids had mac and cheese and pizza. Nothing was impressive. The wings were flavourless and were more sour than hot. The wings were $24 for two pounds and you have a choice of four flavours: Mild, medium, hot, and tandoori. If you can't do a simple thing like wings right, then sorry, I will be hesitant to try anything else. read more

We randomly went here tonight and were glad we did. The staff here are amazing and attentive and I'm sure are a big reason this place is usually packed. They have two sections one for a more private vibe and then a open area that has a good pub Atmosphere. Both are great just depends on whether youre on a date or want to get wasted in a fun pub setting. Really good beer selection for a good price and they're icey coldies. I can't stand cool temp beer. The steak and fries was surprisingly good, the steak was well seasoned and tender. Not a typical pub steak. We also had the Reuben which was decent, great toppings but some pieces of beef were a little tough. Tonight they had live music which we usually can't stand but the band they had were really good and played some memorable songs. Overall this is a great place, whoever runs it knows what they're doing. read more

Awful food. Period. I could and should write a lengthier review, but aside from the friendliness of the server, there isn't anything to write about - never again. read more

First time there since the renovation. The new look is very inviting but it still has a cold dark feeling. We had the calamari and pickles to start. But the pickles were old and a bit brown under the flower. ( the server took them away but explained they were her favorite) The calamari however was amazing. Huge pieces! ( appys were a bit expensive too)- prices aren't listed online.. The fish and chips were ok. Fries tasted fresh cut- But the butter chicken boxty was anazing!! Low price too! It also came with a side. Id go back! read more

FACT: poutine is one of canada's national food groups... FACT: i am a new yorker... FACT: i hate poutine... but I do love fries, and i love things on my fries... why on earth would i do that? for fries and stuff on my fries of course!!! BUT NOT GRAVY!!! i love the layout....it's very wide open when you first walk in....they seemed to have enough room for private parties.... my cousin that lives in the area suggested this place, and something has to be said about the comfort factor of this bar... my dear yelpers, a five-star burger experience is about the sides, the drinks, the service and the atmosphere....and Fionn MacCool's delivered on all fronts! this Irish pub (could you guess by the name) sits unassumingly on a quiet corner just in Ajax. i was worried about the quality of food, but was seemingly impressed!! once inside, you're exposed to worn, strip-hardwood floors, cozy little side-rooms (good luck getting one after five or during lunch on a weekday) and a dining area that somehow manages a warm feel despite its sprawl across the rooms. the décor is classic Irish pub with nothing specific to write home about but overall is very homey... the lamb was thick and juicy, and you could tell it was made in-house...it was best grilled medium-rare, which left it pink in the middle, but didn't have to deal with dripping blood as the ground beef kept all the juices in the meat, instead of on my plate. i asked for a pulled pork dish, and while visually I thought I had been shorted on the fromage, it turned out to be the perfect amount and lent a beautiful bite along with the hint of spices... the service was prompt, charming and comfortable....it's always nice to deal with someone who knows their menu.... read more

Nice atmosphere - Sarah is very good behind the bar - fantastic bacon cheddar burger and the gravy for my fries is better than moms when she has a roast to work with Nice place to bring visiting clients! read more

The newly refreshed Fionn's in Ajax is awesome. I am totally hooked on the Rover bites and fish tacos. Their cheesecake dessert is tremendous. They had a live band in there that was really enjoyable. I will be back to try more items off the new menu. read more

Fionn's is a classy-looking restaurant with pretty hanging iron and stained glass lights and decorated with a lot of wood and photos of Ireland. There's quite a lot of seating and definitely good for both groups and intimate small dinners. Monday to Thursday they have daily food deals and they have live bands on the weekends. We went on a Sunday, but saw the advertising for it. The bartender, Amber, was very pleasant. She was very attentive and talkative. We didn't sit with an empty cup once throughout our visit. She recommended the Guinness Steak & Mushroom Pie and it was so delicious. It's an in-house made pie that is golden brown and is so flaky, stuffed with saucy button mushrooms and beautiful fall-apart, large chunks of beef. The pie is on top of a generous pile of mashed potatoes and gravy. Best pie I've ever had. My boyfriend ate a good portion of my plate and loved it, and he hates mushrooms. He ordered the Blarney Fries, which is crispy lattice fries smothered in a tasty "kick'd up ale" cheese sauce, diced tomatoes, green onions and jalapeños. It was awesome and is apparently the house staple here. We will be coming back here for sure. Great food, great service, great experience. I'm considering bringing my family here for my birthday. read more

Food has always been awesome here! The blarney chips are delicious, however all the apps are delicious. Have been here numerous times, and only one time was disappointed with my dish because there was only a few pieces of chicken in my salad, but they were great about it. Would definitely recommend! read more

Clean, warm and inviting atmosphere. Generally when I visit a restaurant, aside from the menu, I watch the staff and how they are when NOT serving customers. The Staff seemed very content at this location. Our order was complete with appetizers (we skipped dessert) entrees and drinks. The food was delicious, fresh, and prepared quickly. We had a new server and she was fabulous. We went with a Boxtee and signature sandwich for our entrees, Blarney chips (or Irish Nachos) which were fabulous! The bill was under $60 with tip! I am a sucker for their Irish motif and I love the overall feel of the establishment. The owner himself came by our table to check on us and I had the opportunity to tell him directly how fabulous his restaurant was. There is live music at this location, just not when we were in. It would be an excellent spot for a family to dine. We would recommend this restaurant to our friends. read more

I've had the lamb pie twice and it is so good. The warm mushroom salad too. The menu is really decent. Lots to choose from, but I already know what I'm coming back for besides the draft. Ya, lamb pie! read more

Delicious food and drinks! Staff an kind and I enjoyed it quite a lot. I recommend it for a bar night out with good snacks

Sitting here right now, waiting for an hour and a half and still haven't been served. We have a young puppy at the groomers to pick up. This shouldn't be taking this long - extremely disappointing. read more

Courtney was such a doll, the bacon shrimp donuts were Delish!!! Really liked our visit, the atmosphere was warm and cozy, and the drinks were cold as ice. As for our meals, the portions were huge and the taste was out of this world, loved it... We'll be back, but only if Courtney is our server. read more

Took almost 30 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge we were sitting at a table, only to have someone finally come and tell us to wait a moment. It was not busy whatsoever, there was no reason for us to have to wait that long. Then they delivered the wrong food to our table and tried to tell us that it was what we ordered. The food we eventually got was mediocre. Its overpriced. $53 for two meals and some waters. read more

My review is based on two, back-to-back visits to Fionn MacCool's. Our first night was stellar. We had terrific service and had such a hard time deciding on what to eat! We settled on a small order of poutine, a bowl of seafood chowder and a beet salad - all to share. I have to say that seafood chowder was probably the best I've ever had. Rich, creamy, packed full of sweet seafood - yummy to the last drop. It was so good, we had to go back the second night for a re-match. We opted to not only chow down on the chowder but also sample the seafood pie. This is where it all went downhill. The chowder was okay, but the seafood pie was not at all what I expected. The seafood was bland; the sauce was liquid and runny with no flavor at all and the pastry was tough. I sent it back and while the management comped the meal, I was really surprised that no one - the server or the manager - asked if they could bring me something else! I thought that strange. And I was a little tiffed, too, because I was hungry. So I guess my final decision on MacCool's is it's just okay. You may get lucky with what you order or you may end up leaving hungry like I did. Have a pint of Guinness, though, and it won't bug you as much. read more

I keep going back to try new menu items. Love the friendly staff and always enjoy the food.

We had great service, although the food took a long time to arrive. I had a delicious Rosslare Lamb Shank. Fall-off-the-bone goodness. And they made a proper layered Black & Tan. The band was extremely talented, too. read more

Came here after work on a random Thursday. Cool atmosphere, not very busy. They had outdoor seating which was nice and a live band. I found a piece of wood in my French onion soup but the manager apologized right away and comped my soup only. The bartender Carly was very nice and even asked my name and remembered which is uncommon these days. All in not a bad experience but not great either. I'd give them another shot when I'm back in good ole Canada. read more

If they had a zero star I'd select it. How does this place expect to exist with the type of service they provide. Honestly over an hour and still waiting to be served!! read more

My husband often go here on a Friday night to chill out at the end of the week. The staff and service are great, and we also enjoy our meal. Unfortunately, tonight's visit was very disappointing. The kids from a local sports team were very loud and boisterous. Not appropriate for this type of venue. Very disappointing experience. read more

On a street full of chain restaurants, Fionn MacCool's has opened up in the massive Costco, Zellers, Superstore plaza in a location long occupied by Casey's. I often stopped by Casey's for a mid-shopping beer break and maybe a burger. It was run down, had a number of barflies but I was always satisfied, especially by the veteran bartender who always made you feel welcome. So I gave Fionn's a shot. I know the downtown locations well enough, and wasn't surprised by my experience. While they have maintained the old Casey's layout, they have put some money into the conversion. For some odd reason there were no changes made in the washroom, save for a couple Irish-themed pics. Had the prime rib burger with salad. It was cooked med well with a touch of pink remaining. I enjoyed the seasoning on the burger, and the standard crispy onion straws are a great touch. Who enjoys those powerful raw onions anyways? The salad was cold, crisp and a perfect compliment. The Guinness was cold and fresh, the service was great. They do the whole "What's your name, Love?" thing so that the food runner calls you by name etc. I'm ok with that. I was intrigued by their current Wednesday night promo: $19.99 gets you a Mini Keith's keg at your table, about 6 pints worth. Not a bad deal. read more

Absolutely amazing experience! My room mate and I went here Thursday night and everything was amazing, the food was a 10/10, the music was fun, and the service by Alysia was outstanding. We're foodies and both worked in the food industry and we both will be coming back to enjoy more of the quality food and experience. This was the experience you want to have without expecting it because it's still a pub technically. This was above and beyond my expectations and I can't wait to come back!!! read more

New to Ajax I tried out Fionns and was pleasantly surprised. Good food and such lovely bartenders and servers, very friendly and attentive.

Worst Finn McCools in the GTA. Kitchen staff forgot to make pastries for pies. I've been to many other of these restaurants and they were all far superior to this one. None of the food tasted like I've had at the other restaurants. The chowder was tasteless, what I received as the mushroom and steak pie tasted like congealed leftovers from last night. read more

I remember eating here when they first opened and being really impressed. Now I just send the food back, I couldn't believe the bad service I'd gotten when nobody else was in the restaurant. read more

had a good meal there and i decided it would be a nice place for some of us hockey dads to go for a beer during a practice or possibly bring the team back on a Saturday afternoon. I spoke with the owner himself and asked if he would be interested in sponsoring the team and he told me that children were not really the market he was catering to (guess he forgot they might have parents who drink and eat). Anyway, not a real "family" type of place and the owner is not the type of guy who is willing to support local athletes. read more

Great Pub food. not huge portions like other irish pubs, but decent. Check for the daily deal before ordering. Pies are good but small. I like Irish pubs when they give you tons of food!. the salad is great here and the service is great. not that busy! read more

I want to like this pub but it's managed to disappoint me every time I've been. The food is ok, not great. It's always crazy busy and very loud. The last time I went I was with a friend and it was so dark in our section she was unable to read the menu. I've only ever been in the evening. Maybe it's better during the day.... read more

Good to see Fion MacCool's in Ajax. I have been to the ones in Toronto many times. Though I have only tried the Ajax location twice, and I liked the food and service, it did not quite compare to the Toronto locations, which I would give 4 stars. read more