FINS was a pleasant beach-themed casual dining experience. The moment you enter, you're transported to a tropical setting. They've done a good job with tropical decor, a large aquarium, FINS merch, and commendable food. We ordered the following items: Bali Bowl (Coconut steamed vegetables, grilled chicken, over Tropicali rice, drizzled with a sweet Thai chili sauce, with red corn tortilla chips), Padang Pot Stickers (Crisp dumplings stuffed with pulled chicken, lemon grass & corn, served with a Wasabi Passion dipping sauce) and The Big Kahuna Tuna (Pepper Tuna, seared rare, chilled & sliced. Served over a bed of crunchy power greens with grilled pineapple, seaweed salad & Mandarin sesame ginger slaw. Served with Ponzu dipping sauce & sesame Mandarin dressing). Every one of these entrees were fresh, delicious, and the portions were large. I was also impressed with the reasonable prices and the stellar service. I added the FINS West Indies Peppa Sauce, which they have at every table, to my dish and it was SO GOOD!!! It added so much flavor/spice to the meal and I highly recommend it. Don't hesitate to stop into this blissful eatery and.....enjoy the tropics.
BRADLEY BEACH: I love that being part of the Yelp Elite squad introduces me to new places and experiences and that a lot of them are dog friendly! The Elite Experience at Fins Bradley Beach was no different and enjoying a complimentary pumpkin pie smoothie was the best way to spend a late October day at the beach. The smoothie was a perfect blend of pumpkin flavor and I ordered mine with coconut milk, since I need to be dairy free. I love that they have that as an option. Even with coconut milk, the smoothie was SO CREAMY and really hit my thirsty mouth and hungry tummy spot. We'll be on the lookout for other seasonal flavors and will enjoy their classics. Everything is made fresh so they can be very accommodating on any modifications to your order. I am a very picky eater and a self-confessed worst vegan because I dislike many main vegan veggie fillers. Fins' veggie option is not pre-mixed, so if you do not like something, they can easily omit it from your order. It was so easy! The staff is extremely friendly and I was able to order inside with my dog and then enjoy the pumpkin pie smoothie and mexicali burrito at their outdoor tables, where leashed and friendly dogs are allowed. The storefront is right on Main Street and Brie said hello to every passerby in the area, but it can be a bit noisy due to traffic! We appreciate the staff bringing out a cup of water for her too! The restaurant has a great atmosphere with bright colors, island-style music, and they serve up surf-inspired food in a casual environment, all while being wallet-friendly. Burritos, tacos, salads, wraps, a special gluten-free menu, smoothies, and they even offer catering! They use the freshest and finest ingredients and care about the planet with biodegradable products, and also care about the community through donations. During the 30 minutes spending time here, the amount of customers walking-in blew my mind. This place is popular and for good reason! We plan to visit their other locations in Point Pleasant and Sea Girt.
Yummy!! Great fresh seafood with a California vibe makes for a perfection meal after getting plenty of sun at the beach. All reasonably priced as well-our family of 5 enjoyed all of our dishes from the tacos to salads!
We ordered take out from here for our first night during a stay down the shore. We placed the order on the phone and they told us 20/25 minutes. We went 30 mins later and the food wasn't ready. We had to wait at the restaurant for another 20 minutes. I found this annoying, just say 40/45 minutes on the phone then. The place was very busy inside. They do a lot of take out. I don't think I would like eating there because there are so much people coming in and out for take out. Once we got the food, it was worth the wait. We had one of the specials which was an appetizer sampler which was great to spilt. It had egg roll, which was a combo of buffalo chicken and Asian spices. Then gyoza which was good and the spring rolls that had large pieces of shrimp in it. For entree I had the sushi tuna wrap, I really enjoyed it. You have to like wasabi and it was a little spicy. I wish I spilt it with someone because I was only able to eat off. It came with chips and a delicious salsa. One person had the Hawaii 50 wrap which he enjoyed and the chicken looked great. Overall I would order from here again.
Fins is such a great casual restaurant with "Tropicali" cuisine. They're known for their tacos, burritos and smoothies. We went recently and split a shrimp chimichurri wrap which came with chips and salsa and we got 2 great smoothies, too. Bob Marley was on the speakers and it added to the charm! This place is great for kids, teens and adults.
What a vibe! Thoroughly enjoyed the vibrant colors and seaside theme. Came after a Yelp Elite Event down the street. What a kind gesture of them to cater smoothies to us all. The choices were many but I opted for the Costa Rican Twist and it was DELICIOUS!! I love a good smoothie where one flavor doesn't stand out above others but is in symphony with all the flavors. This was that!! The server was the sweetest as was the manager (I'm guessing he was the manager since she consulted with him about our sitch). THANK YOU, Fins, Yelp, and Katarina! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I'm already planning my return when I'm in Bradley Beach next month!
I recently tried their Peanut Butter and Chocolate smoothie! 5/5 and generous sized cups! I heard others speaking highly of their food menu while I was there and they were pretty busy. The interior is very nice and clean, it's a Hawaiian style decor and makes me want summer days! I would return to try their entrees.
Sitting just couple miles from the beach I can say this could easily be a hit summer time and getting in here being possibly hard. I came today for a Elite event and glad I did. 50 min drive for me and worth the trip. Your welcomed by a friendly staff and very helpful for any first time visitors like myself. I got the "Somewhere in Jamaica "wrap and it was very good. Somewhere in Jamaica is spicy grilled Caribbean shrimp, romaine lettuce, Mango Pico de Gallo, black beans & mixed cheese in a garlic herb wrap. The wrap was really good. Could have used couple more shrimp. But really good on the spicy side. Not over powering spicy. There are few things on the menu I want to try so I will definitely be back.
I hadn't been to Fins in over 5 years! FINS TropiCali is similar to the Surf Tacos in the area. But, I find the service, atmosphere and food much better here. From the moment we walked in until we left friendly and pleasant customer service was exhibited by all the associates. They couldn't have been nicer! The decor is really cool with vibrant green, yellow and blue paint on the walls. The walls and ceilings are further adorned with skateboards, surf boards, artwork and murals. It gives off a great vibe. And, then there's the food... it was awesome. We ordered the Mexicali Blues Burrito (smothered) and a bowl of Black Bean Soup. The Burrito was a belly buster, but so good! The portion sizes is plentiful and their homemade salsa, which accompanied the burrito, was fresh and delicious. We also tried the Pumpkin Pie smoothie and the Pumpkin Blondie Bites - nice seasonal additions. In the past, I've had the crispy chicken tacos typical and the Montego rice bowl. The lunch specials are served with soup or house salad and a drink.