Smokin Fins - Arvada

If you like Everything to have heat not necessarily flavor, this is your place everything that we ordered even when we said to not put anything hot on one of the items it still had it overly spicy the oysters were also barely any substance to it at all and at three dollars each it should’ve been a better oyster for sure. Service was lacking for periods of time and then very good then lacking again where you don’t see anybody. It was overall a bit loud, but still you could carry on a conversation, but I do think it is overpriced for what was served.

Absolutely fantastic!! We ate here with a group of 8 on a reservation. When we arrived, our table and server were ready for us! Our server was really wonderful and the food was just excellent. So were the drinks and cocktails!! I would definitely eat here again and recommend it to anyone!

So happy we came here, the flavors are just so fresh and delicious! Nothing's lacking in taste and the fish was cooked so tender, 100% recommend that Mahi Mahi, I wish I could take home all that rice. Will come again.

Awesome spot! Great happy hour, fun atmosphere, super friendly staff, and amazing well portioned food. The Mahi Mahi was as good as anything I’ve had on the coast. Staff called me by name. Recommendations were thoughtful and spot on. Atmosphere is very industrial/mining/old Colorado. Parking was easy. Highly recommend all around!

The Lobster app is amazing and the rest of the menu is good too. Our server must have had a bad day - but the manager made up for it with better service.

The servers were barely around, and did NOT look happy to be there in the morning. It took nearly 15 minutes to get our orders taken, after we were seated, and it was NOT busy. We ordered off the brunch menu. The coffee was decent, and the meal itself was decent, but the candied / peppered "billionaire" bacon came out cold, soft, and congealed, which was super disappointing, not to mention one of the plates came out a little dirty (it wasn't the plate the bacon was served on, to be clear). The breakfast burrito was OK, but didn't feel like it justified the price tag. Potatoes are the fluff of the burrito world, and using too many of them is a bad look. My wife had the lobster with eggs, and the eggs were poached badly. The waitress took absolutely ages to get us the ticket and to-go box for our sad bacon, as well. I don't think they need a Gordon Ramsey treatment, but they could certainly improve in some areas. I wouldn't say no to going back if invited by friends, but I don't think I'd go back on my own choice. Maybe I would have a better first impression with dinner / lunch stuff, as it appears that is very much their specialty.

Our waiter was nice, but definitely understaffed, as we barely saw them to get more orders in. The wait time from order to getting out food was over 30 minutes. The food was ok from what everyone at our table stated. Nothing really jumped out as being special or exceptionally good flavors. The price is absurd for what your getting via quality an quantity. The atmosphere is clean an chill an not too loud, our group enjoyed our selves. Regardless it was over priced, lacking service and was not really impressed with the food.

Really fun happy hour with a large variety of dishes that are tasty and shareable with a large group of friends. The service was very friendly and professional. It was our first time there but we will be back to try the other dishes.

Service was fine. Ambiance pleasant. The lobster stuffed avocado starter was wonderful as well as the fish and chips. Lots of items to choose from on menu. Warning: Avoid the Prime rib sliders! They were disgustingly full of slimy fat. Gag worthy.

My husband enjoyed the fish and chips, I had the seafood platter. We both started with a cup of chowder. The coconut shrimp was delicious, as well as the fried shrimp. The apple coleslaw was so refreshing. But the star was the homemade cocktail sauce!! Best we have ever had. Andrew was our server and he was amazing! So friendly and he had such a great sense of humor! He was attentive throughout the meal. The interior of the restaurant is very nice. Modern and well decorated. We really enjoyed our visit.

The food was great! Loved their brunch menu and the variety both menus had! The server was very attentive and kind. I had a bottle of coconut water that was warm and he offered to put it in ice and brought it back out in a to go cup too! It was very kind of them! The restaurant itself is cute and clean! I enjoyed the environment and will be back

We left feeling like we ordered/chose wrong! Ambience was good, starter (lobster tots) was good which set the expectations for the next course. Unfortunately the lobster mac was very underwhelming. It was very dry and lacked flavor, no cheese taste and sauce very clumpy once the dish cooled. Wife ordered the Fins platter and it was "mid" at best. The tastiest portion of the platter was the coleslaw. If in arvada again we'll come back and try other dishes, the tables next to us had fish plates and they looked delicious. Maybe next time!

Had a hankering for some clam chowder and wasn't disappointed. Had some oysters and sushi as well. It to mention all you can eat crab legs. I think this is the best seafood spot in old Arvada. Quiet and comfortable with modern lighting John L was the best made us feel right at home. We weren't rushed or forgotten by our server we actually had a nice conversation when it wasn't busy.

We stopped in for Saturday brunch on the patio and Shay our server was AMAZING! She went above and beyond in multiple ways, she so sweet and so on top of it even though she was busy, we were very impressed! I had THE BEST fench toast ive ever eaten and while the patio was lovely and ahaded when we arrived, the manager was very accommodating giving us an umbrella to sit under when the sun moved within 2 minutes of when we asked. One of the best brunches I've had in a long time! Will definitely be back!

Came to eat a late lunch and was happily surprised with an impressive happy hour menu. All of the food we have was delicious and a great value: oysters, sushi rolls, shrimp cobb salad. Service was great and we didn't feel rushed at any point while dining in. Looking forward to returning soon.

Food was prepared well. Portions are okay. Service was not good. It was 7:40pm on a Tuesday and I'm pretty sure we were a burden on them to be there. Took almost 5 minutes for anyone to greet us and when they did, they just asked what we wanted. Rarely did a table visit. Not sure if a manager was working, but if they were, they were not present.

We ordered poke bowls from here for takeout, thinking that a legit seafood restaurant would have high quality bowls. I'd unfortunately say this is the worst poke bowl I've ever had, for a very premium price. They used some sort of cream on the whole thing which gave the rice and fish this gross texture. Additionally it is filled with lettuce / spinach? My wife also found pumpkin seeds a very strange addition. This was hard to finish for us.

One of my favorite fun places to have happy hour or a nice dinner out. Jacob and Blane are always so welcoming each and every time! The service at Smokin Fins is amazing and the food is so delicious! I love the atmosphere and feel super comfortable even going by myself. The calamari, cedar plank salmon and shaved prime sandwich are my personal favorites!

An absolute must and treasure is the Chilean sea bass dish! Do not even think about not getting it- it's the star of the whole menu! So soft and buttery with a perfectly crispy edge so much umami. Bathed in such soft delicate mashed potatoes and beets and Brussels- so so good! Every bite was unreal- and the serving size was incredible I was able to share some with two other people and still barely finish. Scraped my dish clean! I did not like the dragon roll. Partially my issue was I didn't read the menu properly and typically a dragon roll has eel, but this one obviously didn't. The shrimp was too chewy and it just wasn't my favorite combo of ingredients. Rice tasted stale. I gave someone else my roll to finish. Overall, I would definitely come back for the Chilean sea bass! It was the highlight bite/ dish of my entire Denver trip! Still dreaming of it.

Came here to meet a friend for dinner on a Monday evening at 4:30 pm. It was perfect for timing. We did make reservations since it was right around the holiday just to be safe. I got there and waited just a little bit and was taken back to a table. I have never been towards the back and also just my second time here. Wow, the back is really nice. It gives off a classy or romantic feel. My friend arrives and we were just in time to get food from the HH menu or the regular menu. We both opted to go off the HH menu so we can opt to have more than one thing and share. We ordered the poke bowl, tuna and California rolls, and the blackened mahi tacos. He had the poke bowl and really enjoyed it. We both shared the sushi rolls. Both rolls were delightful. I had the mahi tacos. Very delicious. All the orders are half order sizes from the HH menu. Our waiter Chris was awesome, friendly, and attentive. Our dinner was great! Definitely will come back again.

Back again for a second visit in December 2023 I was treated to a birthday lunch. This visit I ordered Salmon after we had Lobster tots and the Kickin Shrimp. The service was stellar. This time we were seated at a two top in the back f the restaurant near a window. Overall a very good experience. Fast forward to 2024, I am back again. No cocktails this time but we did order the Brussels and cauliflower. I also decided to try the Finns Platter!! Good and typical of a fried platter. The cod is very good and the shrimp batter was less crunchy than I prefer; perhaps need 30 seconds more. The apple slaw was good but needed seasoning. My guests had cl chowder, the fish platter and a salad. They too were satisfied. The server we had before served is again and he was great! I now have my favorites and plan to return soon!

This was our 2nd time trying this restaurant. From the options around, if you like seafood, this is a solid choice. We have liked it both times. All 4 of us got different dishes and everything was tasty. Both times there was one dish that was off, and the service was slow (even though they really tried but were very busy). So overall, I definitely rec this restaurant.

Don't necessarily go here for quality sushi (it's not their specialty), but go here for a very eclectic array of food, great ambiance, stellar service and plenty of parking! I truly enjoyed my experience here and will be back!

I emailed smokin fins with the information that they requested. They never responded. No surprise there.

So many things that were wrong couldn't have been a coincidence. Arrogant waitresses, When they were able to find the grace to seat me and my wife, we were taken to a table that wasn't wiped down - after asking for it to be wiped down, and someone came back fifteen minutes later, left it a sopping wet mess, so wet that you couldn't put your wrist or a napkin down without it. Took the order, got it wrong, and then disappeared. Seems like the trendy "hip" place for people coming for a drink. Welp, it didn't impress me or my wife. Barely earned the one star, especially for the prices of a subpar meal and horrible experience.

Smokin Fins is quickly becoming my girlfriends and my go to meet up spot for brunch, dinner, and happy hour! We have tried many things on the menu and everything is always yummy. The atmosphere is great and the service very friendly. Highly recommend Smokin Fins!

This place was amazing. Great food, great ambiance and great service. We were a bit skeptical with some of the bad reviews, but decided to roll the dice on our own and we were pleasantly surprised! Hope you all have a good a time as we did!

I absolutely love the Happy Hour at Smokin Fins! On every visit, the staff has consistently delivered outstanding service, and I've always been treated to delectable, high-quality food at a very reasonable cost. Happy Hour Recommendations: Vegas & Dragon Sushi Rolls (Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off), Kickin' Shrimp, Oyster (Always fresh & delicious), and Shrimp Avocado Crisp. Regular Menu Recommendations: Fish & Chips and get a side of Mac & Cheese!

I would say this dining experience was great for what it was, but compared to other seafood restaurants was just "good". The cocktails were delicious, and our waiter was amazing. My favorite thing that we got the dessert, a caramel brownie with ice cream. Everything tasted good, I liked the calamari and my salmon a lot-- but I think if someone were to ask me for a seafood recommendation, I would probably not pick this one first. However, if it's convenient to you-- it's a great option.

Beautiful day in Arvada and Smokin Fin. Lobster stuffed avocado was delish and a cucumber basil drink . The hostess was on it and service was amazing. Thanks for another wonderful experience

Wow. Stopped here on a business trip. Short walk from the hotel. The place is really cool; modern industrial look with an amazing menu. I really don't know where to start! I don't know why, but if you find yourself outside Denver and want to hang out in an amazingly cool area with beautiful shops and cocktail bars, this area is worth the Uber trip! And, Fins is worth double! The Diablo sushi is perfect and the potstickers made for a great pairing. Started that off with a perfectly prepared Negroni aperitif and I'm in heaven. There should be a 6th star for this gem!

I wasn't a fan of the cocktail here but my noodles were DELICIOUS. It's definitely one of those dishes where you'd make a noise or comment every other bite because it's ridiculously tasty. Would come back just for that dish. I forgot to take a picture of the spicy tuna roll but that was pretty tasty too. Would come back again in the future to try other dishes!

Service and food were excellent, John was great and checked with us multiple times. We've been often and will continue to come back

Cute little spot down in Olde Town Arvada. Servers are really friendly and the food is tasty. Started off with the lobster tater tots - they were good but I was expected more than 5 tots. The lemon caper mahi mani was incredible. The fish was tender and a very big chunk of fish. The rice was covered in a super creamy sauce. Overall it was so delicious. It could have used some more vegetables but still super good. The blueberry crumble is not to be passed up. It's this giant muffin like desert where they pour melted ice cream on top. It's so gooey and delicious. Pro tip: get a side of ice cream too - goes perfect with the dessert!

Great food, friendly service, incredible atmosphere! Thank you John, you're the best! Can't wait to return time any time again!

Stopped by this place when visiting Arvada. Food was terrific!! We started with honey chipotle shrimp and waygu sliders. Entrees were fish and chips, Fins platter, blackened mahi tacos and honey Chipotle salmon. All of it was excellent. Portions were just right. Our server Reed was very pleasant and helped us narrow down our selections from several appealing options. Will definitely come back next time we are in the area!

I had the crispy chicken with mashers and mac&cheese. The chicken was cooked nicely (tender and juicy) albeit was a bit salty. Can't go wrong with mac&cheese. It was very good. Mashers were good also although got cold quickly because we were eating outside. Also had a cup of clam chowder. It was also good. The other dish was fish & chips. Fish was respectable. Cole slaw was delicious. Fries were fries. Service was fine.

The atmosphere and the service was great. The appetizers were amazing but the entrees weren't very impressive. The bread pudding was amazing. I would only go for the appetizers and drinks

Best happy hour specials. Had my birthday here today and my waiter Reed helped make it special by letting my brother surprise serve me (some calamari on the house). One of the better places in old town no doubt.

We went here on a special occasion. I hadn't been to a Smokin' Fins in a few years. So glad to be back! Great location in Olde Town Arvada! I'll start by saying our service was outstanding, and our server was on point! A group of 12, nobody had any complaints! (Which is rare in a group that size!) Drinks came out quickly, we were easily accommodated with split checks (which I know can sometimes be a pain.) Once our orders were taken, it wasn't a long wait at all before food started hitting the table. No send-backs, no mix-ups, it was smooth! I treated myself to the Dragon Roll. It was perfect and hit the spot! I was fortunate enough to sample a bite of the lobster Mac and cheese which was making me want to order one for myself, but I exercised self-restraint. Looking at the menu, there is so much more I want to try here! Based on my experience, I'm sure it will be amazing!

It was our first time here and I have to say, I think the cost of the dinner menu was a bit high. For example I think the California roll was $14...? That's the price of specialty rolls at most restaurants. Regardless, I had the sunset salad which was very good. They did forget the goat cheese but brought it out straight away. The tuna tower was also good and recommend if sharing with 2-4 people. I had it as my entree and ate only half. The husbeast had the prime rib special and added snow crab cluster to his dinner. He enjoyed it. I would like to see a fish special too. Maybe do them but we got the meat special day! Looking forward to trying it again.

Smokin Fins features a unique menu that blends seafood, sushi, and house smoked specialties. We came here for the happy hour specials. Happy hour is available everyday from 2-5PM. Located in Olde Towne Arvada, parking is mostly street parking or a small shared parking lot nearby. For happy hour, we started with 1/2 dozen oysters, which were $3/each for happy hour. We got 1/2 easy coast and 1/2 west coast. The oysters were definitely fresh and good. However, instead of he usual mignonette, the house mignonette here has a soy flavor in it. It's definitely a surprise for me, and not something I thought pairs well with the raw oysters. We also had the chicken nachos, which appears to no longer be a regular menu item and is only available on the happy hour menu. The nacho is a generous portion and generously topped. I really enjoyed the nachos! I think the happy hour offerings are great! There are good prices and a good selection to choose from.

Our server, Rashod according to my receipt, was unfriendly, uncommunicative and plainly uncaring. That was some of the most bare minimum "service" I have ever received. I am also a server, so I understand having off days, but this was borderline unacceptable. We barely interacted with him other than informing him our drinks were incorrect (after 15 minutes because he ran away again immediately after dropping them), and then after leaving us again to review the menu much longer than necessary, when he informed us they were out of over half the items we tried to order. That would have been extremely helpful to know up front. The food we did end up ordering was pretty good, thank goodness, because he never came back to us except to drop the bill.

Had very good experiences up until the past couple months - ambiance still nice - but food portions & quality have diminished - just last night the fried chicken & side of asparagus were extremely small & cheaply made - not sure if new cooks or if intentionally cutting corners but used to be much better. Hope they fix this - too many other options in old town to not step up their game.

Used to be sorta posh....but they removed the super cool/swanky boothes. (To fit more guests, how many I wonder. 7?) Now it/looks feels like IHOP. Foods still good

To be honest, I was hoping for more. We had the lobster stuffed tots as a starter. Barely warm, and I got very little lobster flavor out of them. Cannot recommend (and this is a specialty. My wife had the peach salsa halibut, which was great. My cedar plank salmon was good too. But the mashed potatoes...again, barely warm. Both entrees came with embarrassingly bad asparagus (also room temp.) my feeling is, if the asparagus isn't great from the provider, don't put it on the plate. And really, hot entrees and apps oughtta be hot. Now...we just finished watching The Bear, so maybe I'm being too harsh. But, a $38 entree where you leave 2/3 of the food on your plate is not cool. Service was fine, wine list small but ok. So much potential here...hope things get sorted out!

Hubby and I went for dinner at Smokin Fins in Arvada again last night and it was delicious as always - unfortunately, we often forget to post reviews of some of the most wonderful places so wanted to be sure to get THIS one out there finally... Food : The menu has a fantastic selection of dishes, and we have loved everything we've tried each time we visit. Every dish is very fresh, bursting with flavor, and always cooked to perfection making it hard to pick each time we go back lol! I could go on and on about the food but to keep it short(er), the Lemon Caper Mahi Mahi is one of my favorite entrees and the Vegas roll is amazing (we get this every time now)! And last night we tried their mussels & clams app for the first time and we were not disappointed, every bite (and slurp of broth) was a delight making "the list" as one of our new faves! Service: We are also blown away by the service every time we visit but for this specific visit, needing to give a special shoutout to our waiter John L. :) John, was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering us excellent recommendations when we just couldn't pick! We had a lot of fun with John as well, he kept us laughing which made our dining experience that much more enjoyable. Ambiance: Love the vibe of this place - a perfect balance of chic & relaxed, you just feel comfortable being there. Summary: Smokin Fins exceeds our expectations each and every time we visit; their attention to detail and commitment to guest service set it apart from the rest. We'll definitely be back (AGAIN lol!) and recommend it to all our friends and family when given the chance. If YOU haven't tried them out yet, go for it, you won't be disappointed!

Had a business lunch here last week.Great food all around....Appetizers were great as well. It's good to know that they have the same quality food as the Littleton location!

amazing drinks and the lobster tots are to die for! had the unicorn and el diablo as well, super yummy and worth the price! the place is clean and calm with really cool art on most of the walls! everyone was friendly and attentive, even during a dinner rush! definitely recommend!

I have always wanted to eat here. My first experience was not as I thought. Though the food was delicious the service was horrible. My girlfriend and I were have a fun night out we planned to eat & drink. We were greeted pretty quickly, but it took over an hour to get are food, the establishment was not full, so we think our waiter forgot to put in are order. We wanted a second cocktail but our waiter never returned to check on us. I hate that the service was so awful because the ambiance and food were awesome.

I ordered delivery and requested malt vinegar & extra lemon. I received neither. I'm not sure how they screwed this up.

The food was fresh, but didn't taste like anything. It needs seasoning, though the drinks were absolutely amazing and our hostess was AWESOME. Customer service is 1000% A++!!! I'd come again to try other things on the menu + more drinks.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to celebrate a birthday. There were ten of us and John the server did a great job with our table. Pace of meal was relaxed. Food came out timely and hot.

Service was great! We have been here a couple of times and always sat promptly with attentive servers! Love the sushi!

Really enjoyed the ambiance of this place. It's for sure a great spot for a date night or a night out with friends or coworkers. They have an extensive drink menu if that's your thing. The real winner is the appetizers in my opinion. The main dishes are good but the apps are even better. Waiters are really well versed in the menu so if you're unsure of what you want they will definitively point you in the right direction. Overall this is a place I would revisit on a Friday or Saturday. I approve!

Had a lovely time as always, crushed the AYCE crab legs. Service was on point, it's great to have in Olde town!

John was our waiter and he was very knowledgeable and relaxed. Great service and conversation