FINS - TropiCali Cuisine

A good small restaurant. Definitely has good taste , excellent portion size and good service. Definite a recommended place if you are visiting Bradley beach. Tasted better when you add their difference sauces available on the tables to the dishes otherwise tasted little less flavorful.

Great portions! Wasn't expecting so much food! The Kailua Pork was outstanding!

So many good healthy options on the menu! Prepared fresh & quick. Excellent, friendly & helpful staff. Great sauces & dips with every meal. I like all of them.

This place is definitely worth a try! I love a good chicken caesar wrap, and this place has one of the best. I got the Hawaii Five-0 with a spinach tortilla and it did NOT disappoint. You also get free chips and salsa. Definitely a win!

Me and my Co-Workers order from here for lunch. Me and my Co-workers love this place. Every time we order from here it’s always exciting! “Fins Friday” we call it. I always get the Natty Dread burrito and love it. The plantains add a nice sweetness to the burrito that’s so good.

I’ve said it many many times. If you’re looking for great Mexican food, this is the place to go. Believe it or not it’s their first location ever. Fins has always been my go to and it’s soooooo much better than Surf Taco and Bubbakoos combined. If someone has ever recommended this place to you, listen to them cause they’re not lying. Everything on the menu is amazing and worth it. If you are on their Aloha list you get 10% off your meal and that’s a score. Their burritos are amazing, I definitely recommend their Mexicali Blues. I will also say that their wings are amazing, try them you won’t regret it. And the smoothies are great, I get the Peanut Butter Cup and it’s to die for. I’ve been to all of their locations and I’m a huge fan of their food. Please stop at this place. You get awesome staff, fast service and amazing food. It’s certainly worth it. I’m making more trips to them and I’m giving them more business! Never have I had an amazing experience like I’ve had at Fins!! So many trips and each of them were great!!

First time here and won’t be the last! 🏖️ The food brought us the perfect beach vibe to enjoy at Bradley Beach. We had the fish and chips and a special shrimp wrap that was a seasonal option in the menu. Both of them delicious 🤤. Will be back for sure!

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.

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.

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.

Delicious salads and burritos. Great soup too. The bradley beach location is the best. Wish it was open later

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.

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!

Called the place to put a pick up order in. The girl said I could after asking. I politely told her what I wanted. She then put me on a long hold. When she returned she was just like "Fins" so I was like "can I place an order over the phone or should I go online?" (Bc the holding automated system kept saying to go online to place an order) She did put my order in after discussing and was nice enough to put their homemade hot sauce and packets in the container. The wrap looks beautiful, but I felt the taste was bland. The ginger wrap itself overpowers the items inside of it. Also the wasabi sauce that's inside masks the taste of the avocado. The tuna was ok def not that fresh. I mean the wrap tasted healthy, just not very flavorful. Got a Surf Taco vibe for sure

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.

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.

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!

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.

I was in the area so I stopped in at Fins on an Elite event promo the week before Halloween. Chris, who has worked here for a year, waited on me. He was very personable and was unaware of the Yelp promotion. No points for management. The promo was for a pumpkin smoothie and pumpkin " bites" cake. Both were excellent. There are many items on the menu, heralding Mexican, Hawaiian and Caribbean cuisine. Check out the menu. Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, Salads etc. Thou I did not try the food, I can only comment on the smoothie and bites. Very clean place. Open til 9pm all year.

I've been elite for 10 yrs and today I received my first elite experience. I went to Finns and got a freshly made pumpkin smoothie and some blondie pumpkin bites for FREE. I LOVE FINNS but always go to their location in Sea Girt. To receive my free goods I had to venture to their Bradley Beach location. The BB location is a bit smaller than Sea Girt. I walked in ab 2pm and was greeted by the manager. Despite me asking his name 2x I still managed to forget it. We chatted a bit as he prepped and made my smoothie. He was super cool and a worker named Chris came from the back and joined our chat. The blonde pumpkin bites are rich, buttery and super tasty. The smoothie took pumpkin flavor to the next level. There is actual pumpkin in this thing and it too was rich and flavorful and for free it tasted a little bit sweeter. It felt good to be king for a little while.

Enjoyed a very nice Yelp event at FINS in Bradley Beach. The menu is extensive and looked really good. To accompany my pumpkin smoothie and pumpkin bites my wife chose the East-West Fish Taco (very tasty, but it fell apart immediately upon eating - should have asked for a fork). I opted for the Malibu Grinder and it was a taste explosion! Chicken, Pineapple, Avocado and Walnuts in a spinach tortilla. Not close enough to shoot out for a light lunch but we will definitely keep FINS on our radar. Too many delicious items to pass up!

Great spot by the beach to stop by for a quick casual meal. A couple table outdoors and a decent amount of space indoors. You order at the counter and it's a fast casual dining experience. They have a variety of fruit smoothies on the menu as well as a nitro cold brew. All of the burrito and wrap options can be made into a bowl.

Cant go wrong with this one the Hawaii Five-0 with the sesame mandarin on the side, banging, each time during lunch hour from 230 to 5. The crispy chicken ,lettuce, tortilla chips w cesar dressing nicely packed in a flour tortilla. 4 outta 5

Fins has been a long time staple in Bradley Beach and there is good reason for it. I've been a summertime patron of this restaurant since they opened 11 years ago and they have consistently had good food made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices. Their menu has also evolved with the times. This Saturday night we ordered dinner to be picked up and were told it would be ready in 20 minutes, which it was. I always love walking in to the restaurant as the color scheme always makes me smile. It was quite busy, but the employees were very nice when we arrived, asked us how our weekend was going, and had all our food ready to go. I had the Big Kahuna Tuna salad, which had a base of their very tasty mandarin slaw and seaweed salad, grilled pineapple (so delicious), and topped with pepper seared tuna and tortilla strips. The tuna was perfectly seared and so so yummy dipped in the ponzu and the sesame mandarin dressing. Others had the Taco Typical with crispy chicken, the Cabo Taco and the Malibu Grinder. We also split a large order of this if freshly made Guacamole and home made tortilla chips. Everything was delicious and made for a perfect summertime meal.

I ordered an s-turn with chicken. It was smaller in size and less chicken than the past at the Bradley location. And the price has gone up by 30%. The mgt is not friendly and not flexible with slight customizing a dish. Cocky and carefree attitude about customer satisfaction.

Great place for Mexican food and smoothies with a friendly & helpful staff. Portions are enough to share and they offer in & outdoor dining.

Many seared tuna meals and many smoothies later and I can firmly attest to how wonderful FINS is! The food and the team are both the absolutely best. I've been a few times and while I usually go for lunch, I can almost never leave without a smoothie. I usually go for the seasonal special so I've had the mermaid and the pumpkin pie smoothie, both were incredible! I really wish the mermaid was year because it is INCREDIBLE. My all time favorite. The pumpkin pie is also wonderful by the way. For food, I've had the big kahuna tuna salad: Tuna seared rare (basically sushi style) served over greens, pineapple, seaweed salad, and sesame slaw. It also came with two tortillas and two different dipping sauces. It was so delicious! I've also had the tiki twin which is basically the exact same thing in taco form. Can you tell I love seared tuna? There are a bunch of tables inside and, when I've gone in the summer months, they have 3 or 4 outdoor tables as well. They are located right on the main street in Bradley Beach so parking is basically anywhere you can find it on the street. Enjoy!

What a great late afternoon lunch my husband, son, and I had here today. My husband is a big fan of nachos so as soon as he saw those on the menu he ordered them. I really enjoyed reading the entire menu and everything looked so good. It was a hard decision but I picked the Bubba Gump burrito. Both meals were excellent. My burrito had big slices if avocado and lots of black beans. It would be a great Vegetarian option with the shrimp. Everything was so fresh and made well. The tortilla chips that came on the side my son loved. The salsa tasted homemade and fresh. Then there was a whole menu filled with different smoothies. I tried the pumpkin one. It was perfect. The pumpkin bites were also so good. The restaurant had such a great atmosphere and nice and clean. Staff was very friendly and I felt welcomed when we first walked in. I highly recommended this place. It was my first time and I will certainly be back

Best Food I've had in a long time. I wish there were one closer to us! Most stop by here if in the area. Boneless jerk wings were absolutely delicious. I also had the tuna bowl-delightful. Everything was great including the customer service.

Yelp introduced me to Fins and I promised myself that I would stop by whenever I'm in the area. The staff are super friendly and they have a lot to choose from on their menu. Unfortunately, during my last visit I didn't have time for food but I did try their Sunshine Key smoothie. It was delicious! Fins is nicely decorated with bright colors and surf boards. They have a few tables for dinning in. Can't wait for my next visit!

Food is good and always fresh. Service is well organized to be fast and efficient on busy days. Definitely recommend.

Great food. Nice place. Ordered takeout but decided to eat in. No problem. Nice selection of hot sauces

Got lunch delivered today, and was slightly disappointed by the $15 delivery fee for 3x wraps. "The L" wrap was good but I hardly noticed any spiciness from the sriracha ranch or roasted chili wrap. Think I'll stick to dine in for the future.

I have been a huge fan of Fins for many years. Their food and service has been consistently very good. Seemingly those days are over. Waited almost an hour for three items that I was told would be ready in 15 minutes. I get it, it was very busy BUT the real problem was that for 25 minutes we were waiting for one of the items to be ready so the other two sat there and got soggy and cold. Really unacceptable. I tried to escalate my concern to who I thought was the manager who really couldn't have cared less. Disappointed.

Perfect spot for a fresh burrito after a day in the sun! I got an S-Turn and loved every bite. The burritos are big and the smoothies slap. The inside has a surf shack vibe with a video loop of surfers catching waves on their TVs.

Had a great stop here ! We had a gift card so we were able to try out a few different things. We had the Fin-chiladas, steak quesadilla, chipotle Wings and a plantain taco! Overall it was a very positive experience. Our favorite was the steak quesadilla. Great taste and portion size. The chicken enchiladas were good too. The wings were more like chicken fingers so they were a little different than anticipated but the chicken was juicy. Staff was friendly and there was a fair amount of street parking near by.

Good food. I had the 5-0 Wrap (crispy chicken, lettuce and Caesar dressing in an herb wrap) and enjoyed it. The tortilla chips are good too but I didn't love the rice (which I got as a side). Ordered for takeout so not sure about the ambiance but I enjoyed what I ordered.

Fast, fresh, and tasty. Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh. We tried a few of the smoothies, and they offered to split them for us because we were sharing - so nice of them! Bamboo straws to boot, so they have a nice nod to lower environmental impact. The mahi mahi bowl came in a fresh tortilla bowl - nice and crunchy. Fried plantains were sweet. Tortillas with guacamole - the guacamole came in an edible tortilla bowl, nice touch! Lots of nice attention to detail overall. This is fast food with a twist, fast - but not lacking uniqueness, freshness or good service.

A great spot with great staff and great food! Can you really ask for more? Oh yeah! It is also just a hop and a skip away from the beach AND they deliver! Highly recommend the Coconut Sesame Shrimp Taco and the Tiki Twins. Ever find yourself craving sushi and tacos, but can't decide which one to have? - the Tiki Twins solves that problem and brings your two favorite meals together in the most delicious way! It's like a tuna poke bowl, but in a taco!?! All of the food was super fresh and delicious and the atmosphere was so vibrant and colorful. We will definitely be coming back on our next beach day!

Was down the shore and looked up on Yelp a good place to eat, and here it is! It's like Cali and the Caribbean in one place. Cool relax island vibe staff was great food was fresh and tasty at a great price. Recommend to anyone when near the Jersey shore!

Came to Fins for the Yelp Elite event and I'm very glad I did. They have your mixture of Mexican/fish wraps, tacos and burritos. Also a bunch of salads to choose from. We shared the pepper Jack tortilla soup and the Pinto Bean and Cheese Burrito. Also had ourselves some pumpkin smoothies and pumpkin bites. (They have do have an assortment of smoothies) Basically there is something for everyone to choose from. And everything we had was very good and satisfying. The atmosphere is a very casual vibe and the staff were all very friendly. Thank you Yelp for turning me on to this place. I do indeed intend to return!

Thanks fellow Yelpers for leading us to this Bradley Beach standby with it's inspired blend of Hawaiian, Carribean, and Mexican surfer chow. The colorful FINS menu at this location offers wraps, tacos, burritos, salads, platters, appetizers, smoothies, and daily specials. For my first visit, I ordered a "local plate," which included two pieces of battered cod with Luau drizzle, rice, black beans, plantains, pineapple salsa, and wasabi coleslaw. The two pieces of fish were stunningly delicious, delicately crispy and kissed with an appealing sauce. The fish, plantains, slaw, and salsa sang out like a tasty chorus of contrasting and complimentary flavors and textures. Taste, plating, portions, value, and service all five stars. Add my rave to the rest!

Great food and service! Had the Hawaiian burrito which came with the best chips and salsa I've ever had. Yum in da Tum!

Great food! Great service! All around chill place! I definitely recommend s getting a smoothie while your here!!

Thank you for the yelp Pumpkin smoothie event today (shoutout to Aidan!)!!! I will make sure to add this to my list of places to try when I visit NJ!

Came here for dinner via a recommendation. I got the Island Spiced Shrimp Taco and the Coconut Sesame Shrimp Taco. Both were good, but I preferred the Island Spiced. A hefty amount of chips came with each taco; the salsa was average. I just wish there was a more variety of salsas to accompany the tacos and chips.

This review is for takeout/delivery during the Covid times we're dealing with. The restaurant seems to be operating normally and hopefully doing well with the adjustment they've had to make. We called late in the evening for an order of the bulgogi bowl and the crabmeat stuffed burrito. A young lady wearing gloves and a mask delivered our order in a very timely matter. Food was delicious, especially the bulgogi (lucky me, my wife shared). The portions were very generous and you'd have to be ravenous to finish all of it. So my tip is if you're going to order from Fins make sure you skip a few meals the day before. Definitely would love to try some of their other offerings from the menu.

covid review: call ahead since this place will be packed! we had about an hour wait. i was extremely let down and disappointed by fins. this place has phenomenal reviews, but my friend and I just hated the meal. the crab guac was pretty brown. lacked some color. it also lacked flavor. there was little to no crab meat. there also seemed to be a lack of flavor overall. the fish tacos i tried were messy, too wet, and covered in slaw and other toppings. i couldnt even enjoy the fish. it was just way too wet and saucy and had no bite. the fried tostones were over fried and salty. i felt like my teeth would crack while eating them. i was sad about these too, i love fried tostones, but these just overdid it.

I used to come here weekly for the natty dread burrito when I lived in the area so I felt nostalgic and stopped by for Saturday lunch and it was just as yummy as it was 8 years ago! I ordered the local plate which was wayyyy more than enough food! It's a three way tie between the fish, wasabi slaw and sweet plantains for the yummiest item on the plate. I also ordered a local coconut smoothie which was super creamy and delicious! The place has Cali surfing vibes and I'm sure everything else on the menu is as fresh and delicious as what I ordered. I may make this trip more often to try other things on the menu!

came here today while hanging on the beach and really enjoyed. they had a great menu full of different burritos, tacos, and finger foods. I ordered the mexicali blues and it was your typical mexican-esque burrito. There was flavor well distributed throughout every bite. My friend got the Natty Dreads and we all agreed that was the best of the three ones we got so definitely try that one out. Our only complaint was that the burritos are not well constructed and kept falling apart which made us sad, but definitely a delicious mess!

Brian Costello was super nice and he helped us out a lot and was very fun . He made my 85 year old mom laugh , she hasn't laughed like that in 20 years . What a great young man .

such an amazing place to stop and grab food after the beach!! my mom and i have made it a tradition to stop here every time we visit belmar and we never regret it. staff, food, and smoothies are fantastic! definitely recommend.

Management called and made everything right. It's been good since this poor experience, thank you for continuing to be great Fins!

Comparable to Surf Taco but more seafood options. Tried the tiki twins tacos as recommended by the employee. Asian twist with a sesame seaweed salad atop. Decent amount of fresh ahi tuna slices, could've used more seasoning. Seaweed was yummy and pretty much took up the whole tortilla... tacos needed more diversity on it. Chips were good and came with a thick, chunky homemade tomato salsa that was very good. Island art on walls and casual after beach feel. Would return.

Love this place. Food is always good. fresh ingredients, island vibe atmosphere & helpful staff. I love the Bomba Shack Salad with coconut crusted whitefish, seaweed salad, pineapple, greensand the sauce has a slight kick. .... When this pandemic is over and we resume our regular lives, remember to #supportlocalbusinesses you love.

Great experience for some after beach eating! Awesome tacos and very friendly staff! Service was perfect and bathroom was clean!