Fin Raw Bar and Kitchen
“We got lobster sliders for appetizer, you get 3 of them and I never had lobster sliders, I am glad I got to try them as they were delicious.”
“It's also BYOB, which is nice, as we brought our own Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy.”
“The crab cakes are crave-worthy–I keep wanting to try a new appetizer, but it's so good I have to order it.”
Fin Raw Bar and Kitchen
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
4 reviews
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I've eaten here once, so I'll need to be back before deciding on the fifth star.
Note: They ARE open for lunch, Yelp and other sites say they open at 5.
Parking in Summit is always a challenge, but there is a lot behind the restaurant you can usually find parking in.
The place is light and airy, and nicely decorated. The staff was friendly and attentive.
The food – was outstanding. It was not inexpensive, but, I felt it was worth every penny.
For lunch, I tried both the Lobster Grilled Cheese, and the Lobster & Shrimp Omelet. Both items were fantastic! I know several people who said dinner here is terrific as well (and gets quite crowded), so for sure I'll be back soon!
Fin is newly-opened in Summit (as of October), and my wife and I hadn't gone to the previous location where we were (Montclair). We decided to give this spot a shot, as we had a hankering for some oysters and wine.
It's in an awesome location – right in downtown Summit and a few minutes away from us. Really cool vibe and decor inside – casual but formal at the same time. The place has a ton of seating, but some of the seats are pretty close together. We had a sandwich of two couples to the left and right of us, both of which could have their conversations heard easily by us. And vice versa. Kind of a mood-killer, but it's not too bad. If you have a booth, you're fine.
The dozen oysters we got were really good: we opted for the mix of West and East coast oysters. The vinaigrette Minuit was fantastic – textured a bit chunky and chilled, it's an awesome substitute for the classic, liquid vinaigrette we were used to. I also enjoyed the cocktail sauce for a few of my oysters.
Another smaller downside is the price: for a dozen, depending on which oysters you get, expect to spend $2.50-$3.00 per oyster. Good rule of thumb. It's also BYOB, which is nice, as we brought our own Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy.
So glad we finally made it here. After living 2 years in Bloomfield and never having made it to Fin of Montclair, it was about time.
We were biking Summit one night and decided that we were starving after a late lunch and we would pop in to the enticing raw bar restaurant, not even noticing it was also Fin! We quickly stopped at the liquor store and picked up a white wine. The restaurant was able to accommodate us without a res on a Sunday night.
NOTE: liquor store on corner of Beechwood and Union Place just a block away closes at 8pm on Sundays!
The ambiance is wonderful. You actually feel like you've been transported to a beach destination like Florida or the Hamptons. Feels good on a Sunday night!
We went light and ordered a dozen oysters with a mix of Long Island, other East coast and west coast (Washington). So delicious! Served with red wine vinegar (vinaigrette minuet) that resembles an Italian ice. It was soothing and interesting. I had asked for red wine vinegar, but this definitely did the job and was different which I loved! Overall $35 for a dozen was hard to swallow…but also wasn't 😉
The tables were a little tight in the middle of the restaurant but couldn't complain as we didn't have a reservation.
The hostess was extremely attentive and inviting which we liked.
We will definitely return for a full meal.
Much smaller than the Montclair location, which isn't a huge problem, but the seating is a little tight. This fact makes private conversation almost impossible, but by no means is it difficult to hear due to noise concerns. It's just not the most intimate of settings.
Like Montclair, it's in Summit where the same parking difficulties exist. If you have a reservation, I'd suggest showing up a little early to find parking, though that's not fault of the restaurant.
We found the staff to be polite, friendly and attentive. The food was fresh and creative.
Of the highlights, the Octopus appetizer is on the money. Cooked just right without a hint of chewiness or toughness, with a nice hint of a citrus dressing.
They also served a shrimp and scallop dish that was similar in flavor to a ceviche. They had run out of shrimp of all things, but they made up for it by adding more scallop. Served with a light salad, this dish was another winner.
One of the negatives was our table right near the entrance. They'd be wise to invest in some type of removable outer door area that could help a bit with the outside weather. They've put up a curtain which is somewhat helpful, but you still feel the chill when that door opens!
The prices were not unreasonable, though a touch high. 2 apps, 2 entrees, no dessert with a side of brussels ran about $110. Keep in mind, that's a BYO.