Very local cozy place. Service fast and friendly. Ordered Wells sliced steak sandwich. Food is good and prices are reasonable. Very similar to other Irish pubs. Nice place. read more

Avoid the fish and chips, which doesn't include fries unless you select them as your side dish. Salad was OK. Service also.

Finnagel's is a Clinton area staple. It has been here since, I believe, the late 70's. Now run by descendants of the original owners. For those from Westfield, NJ, there is a Jolley Trolly connection. Went with my lifelong friend that lives in the area. It is a really cute building that only houses the bar and restaurant. It is broken up into a bar area with booths and a couple of Dining Rooms. A great menu of bar food and steaks. I had the Jersey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries. It was outstanding. Service was great! It was a very enjoyable experience. read more

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Great service and pub food! Our first time in, driving through the area and so glad we stopped! If Superbowl Sunday takeout business is any indication, this place is a local favorite! Nice casual atmosphere on Sunday afternoon, Im sure its even more fun on a crowded weekend. Lots of theme specials on the board for weeknights. Looking forward to stopping in again! read more

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Lunch stop on our road trip home avoiding the big cities! This pub is so cute and the staff are super friendly. Enjoyed extra cold brews and some great sandwiches. I asked for extra crispy fries and they came out perfect! Thanks! read more

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Great local place for some comfort food. The onion rings were outstanding. The onions were robust which is usually a problem for me because they are almost always undercooked but they managed to get them cooked very well without burning the batter, which was excellent. The burger was very well cooked and full of flavor. It was a bit tough to eat due to the tall brioche bun but was still very good. It could have used just a hair more salt and pepper but there is plenty of that on the table so a problem that can be overcome. That is a nit anyway. The fries were coated and nice and crispy. The server was super friendly and the vibe was nice. Great spot. read more

Finnagels - Superb onion rings. Robust onions but cooked through. - American Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

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I was in the mood for corned beef and cabbage since it's Saint Patrick's Day weekend. Even though The Rail is closer to our house, I decided to try Finnagel's since it was also on NJ101.5's list of restaurants that serve the best corned beef and cabbage. https://nj1015.com/st-patricks-day-best-corned-beef-new-jersey/ Both my wife and I had the corned beef and cabbage platter. We were only able to eat half and brought the rest home. The staff were very friendly. When we arrived, we chose to sit in the bar area. They have a free booths slightly raised up, some high top tables, regular tables, and obviously seating at the bar. The bar area was decorated for St. Paddy's Day. They are on Toast, so most of the menu is available for pickup through the app. The check can also be paid by phone, also via Toast. We definitely plan on returning to try out more of the menu. read more

Finnagels - Corned beef and cabbage - American Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

Finnagel's has good thin crust pizza. The downstairs bar is family oriented and all are invited for a bite. It has established a local consistent strong following and it hustles on the weekend. If you are looking for a place to have a cocktail or a beer and a good meal in a family type environment, with good service, this might be the place for you. read more

Finnagel's is a long-time local favorite. I've been coming to Finnagel's ever since I can remember. Great food, great drinks, great service, great prices. As a kid, I loved the Finnagel's Salad, and it's still my go-to order today. If I'm looking for simple bar food, I stick with Cajun fries and/or the wings. I personally prefer the atmosphere of the bar area, and I'm much less of a fan of the dining area. The bar area is intimate and lively but never too loud with classic sports bar vibes. read more

Finnagels - Cajun Fries - American Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

Came here today. Was not impressed. We ordered the nachos with beef on the side, friend ordered cream cheese poppers, and we shared a turkey club sandwich. The turkey club was the only thing that was good because how can you ruin that. Oh wait, they brought the mayo on the side. So I had remove the toothpicks to take apart the mini sandwiches and try to add mayo. I made a mess. The Cajun fries were good, but they did not have a hint of Cajun flavor. The cream cheese poppers were over fried and hard to eat. I didn't like them. The nachos were soggy, loaded with velveeta cheese, jalapeño's, mushy salsa from a jar, not fresh, slimy avocado that tastes fake, black tasteless olives and pieces of lettuce and tomatoes. Friend did not like the way the beef looked so he decided not to eat it. I brought it home for the cat as I don't eat ground beef and this one looked like cat food. Cat said NO! He would not eat it. Thankfully, I didn't order anything else. I don't plan to return. Forgot to add that friend ordered the sangria and it was too sour. I think it had too much lemon and not enough peach snapps. read more

Finnagels - Side of beef. - American Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

Stopped in here after a recent round of golf with some old friends. There were 9 of us but we were able to grab a table pretty quickly. We started with beers and three orders of chicken wings with the Finnagel's sauce and the sauce was AMAZING. not sure what it was, but I saved a bunch to dip my burger and inion rings in when they came. Not sure what the other end of the table ordered, but us old farts all ordered burgers. I had the black and blue burger (medium) with onion rings. The burger was delicious - especially with the Finnagel sauce. And the rings were great too. Unless I play golf in the area again I probably won't be back (it's an hour from where I live), but I'd 100% be back if I was in the area. We had a great time here and the service was excellent. They DID add the tip into the bill since we were a large group, but most places do. read more

The French onion was good but I told the server I was allergic to tomatoes and peppers, including spices made from peppers (paprika, chili powder, cayenne,etc) I ordered the chicken sandwich figuring it would be a safe choice. I specifically asked for plain mayo on the side instead of the chipotle mayo because again, allergy. What the menu doesn't say is that it's spicy and the server didn't relay my allergy to the kitchen. I took one bite and I knew immediately i was in trouble. I asked again to please check with the kitchen and she did and came back and said don't eat it, drop it. Long story short I had to leave, but she still charged me for the sandwich that I couldn't eat. read more

Finnagels - "Spicy" Chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

Came here for dinner on St Patrick's day and it was a vibe, bagpipers and all! The Guinness was poured right, the baby back ribs were falling off the bone, and the wings with Finnagel's sauce had us licking the plate. Staff were so kind and attentive in the busy atmosphere, I would 100% come back. read more

My Wife and I have been going to Finnagel's in Clinton since we moved to this area in 2003. we love the atmosphere, the food and the friendly services. Respectfully Submitting. read more

The service wasn't great at all because the waitress was being very rude and racist towards me and was verbally abusive to me as well and that the food here was super unhealthy and very unhealthy as well since there's nothing to eat on the menu knowing that everyone as the employees and the staff and the waitress were very rude and racist towards me and was verbally abusing me as well please don't go here because they serve you food poisoning!!!! Please go somewhere else instead!!! And the ambience inside was very loud and noisy as well! read more

I went to this restaurant for lunch yesterday with my family and had the spinach salad with grilled chicken & my dressing on the side. Service and ambiance was excellent. read more

I gave the bartender $100 bill for a $14 tab, she lied and gave me change for a $20, Emily, I literally watched her, put it in her overly tight stinky yoga tights!!!! Never again!!!! Horrible service................ read more

Finnagels - New menu, - American Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

Great, friendly service. Sat at the bar. The margaritas were really yummy. The ribs looked amazing but sadly they didn't have anymore after I ordered. Had chicken quesadillas and a mushroom something appetizer. Both were great. Definitely not standard bar food. read more

Solid casual bar/restaurant in the area. Must have the Finnagel's Hot ones (the Finnagel's hot sauce....but beware it's pretty hot) Great French onion soup The garden salad with their amazing honey mustard is something I order every time. Cute cozy bar area. read more

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I like this place. True bar atmosphere, good pub grub and friendly staff. Not a place to go for a five star meal, but a great place to go with friends, grab a beer, watch a game and have some good pub grub. I'll be back. read more

We really enjoyed the food here. Ordered potato skins for an appetizer, I wish there was more cheese on them but it was enough for at least 3 people. I had the jersey burger that has pork roll and cheese. It was cooked perfectly and it came with a side and I chose onion rings which were very good. BF had the grilled chicken sandwich with mushrooms and Swiss. There was so much cheese on his. He had sweet potato fries which was nearly half his plate. The portions were huge and I only ate half the burger and onion rings and he didn't eat most of his fries since sandwich was huge. Service was fast and waitress were all very nice. We sat under a fan so it was a bit chilly for me. I'd go back when I'm in the area. read more

Amazing food and amazing staff! Everyone is very kind and goes out of their way to satisfy their customers. My favorite restaurant!

We hit this place up about once a month. It goes under the guise of an Irish Pub, but it's really just a family restaurant with a bar. It's full of locals and there's always sports on TV. The restaurant is clean, but it's a bit cramped and it's kind of loud on the bar side. If you go to the other side, you feel as if you've been banished to a kiddie table. The food is pretty basic, chicken fingers, salads, sandwiches. The wings are pretty good if you get the Finnagel's sauce, which I believe to be the only thing the restaurant can claim as proprietary. The service is good, although it seems understaffed. There are two other restaurants in the proximate area that serve basically the same type of food and this one is the best of the three. There really isn't much choice in this town, so four stars is fair, although there is really nothing outstanding at this restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the food is consistent from visit to visit. read more

Finnagels - Menu - American Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

I am always looking for a good French Onion Soup. The pic someone else posted looked great so we popped in for lunch. Unfortunately they were not good at all. Tasteless watery broth, raw onions and very little cheese. My wife and I only took a couple of bites each and that was it. I also got a blackened chicken sandwich which was also unfortunately rubbery and also tasteless. The one saving grace was the Cajun fries it came with were really good. read more

Horrible !!! Could not even chew the brisket sandwich. My daughter found a white hair on her cheeseburger. $80 in the garbage. I would never go there again even if I was starving!!!! read more

Wow. What a great experience ! Even after all these years. I grew up 2 miles from This establishment and always loved going there. Went back today after golf and the food and service were off the charts! Emily (bartender) was absolutely amazing! I work in the wine business and was blown away by her attention to detail and the sense of urgency she demonstrates to each customer was admirable. Finnagels better hold onto her .... Great food !!! Even made me something that's not on menu. And man it was delicious. Thx all. read more

Nachos were good but that's the end of the positives. Awful bar pies. Undercooked and flavorless. Slow service during lunch didn't help either. Not going back. Cryans much better. read more

We will continue to come here for sure. The atmosphere is great and the service is really friendly. The only problem is the food. Don't order the wings, or the fiesta Quesadilla, or the tallia Burger. read more

The bartender Emily is a thief, stole a $50 bill off the bar, claimed I never ordered my food but charged me for it!!!!!! Very nasty attitude and horrible service, spent $65 for one drink.......STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!! read more

The food was delicious! Servers were very prompt and pleasant. We had never been there before but will be back! We got in there before it got crazy busy! read more

Good food, good prices, they have fast service as well as a good environment. I will be coming back.

Best wings! Servers are very attentive and it's a great atmosphere! Been coming here for years and I'm never disappointed. read more

Over the years we've been to Finnagels many times. Every time the food just goes down hill. You might get the odd good dish but you might not. It's sort of local that why we kept going . Last night though, I'd have to say will be the last.... Now the service was great and our waitress was lovely and attentive! I had the Portuguese chicken sandwich, the texture of chicken was weird and just no seasoning on it...my husband ordered French dip, same thing beef so bland, a little salt and pepper would've gone far... my daughter ordered fish and chips, horrible looked like giant fish sticks and tasted worse... cold in the middle...the wings were good though! We left just feeling very disappointed and vowing to never return again.. I'd rather eat a crap meal at McDonalds and save myself some money... read more

GREAT wings with options. dining area spacious but they haven't followed covid protocol 100% so we just do take out when we get their food for now. the wings are worth the minor inconvenience. read more

We were in the area leaf peeping and did a Yelp search of area places to grab a drink and a bite. When we pulled up my husband was all excited as he wanted to come here for sometime. Who knew? Service was good and the Sunday $5 food specials seemed attractive. This has the makings of a nice local bar to come watch a game or hang for happy hour. $2.50 Yuengelings and Lengenkougles (sp? I butchered that...) make it even better. We ordered the jalapeño poppers app, the sausage and peppers Sunday special and the Sunday bowl of chili. All $5. Poppers were OK. Probably came out of a bag and were fried a bit too long. You get 6 so for $5 over fried poppers are not worth it. Sausage and Pepper Sandwich was kinda gross. Served on a hoagie roll, sweet sausage with fake sugary sauce was a bit too sweet. Had they used a better quality roll or hot sausage it could have been much better. Or maybe at least use a name-brand sauce. Chili, omg awful. Canned chili topped with raw chopped tomatoes and cheap cheese that didn't melt. It was bad. These are basic bar dishes that just shouldn't be messed up. This was our one and only stop here and can only hope this review is read and changes made. To sum up, service was good but food was not. read more

Finnagels - Football specials - American Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

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Everything was prepared perfectly as ordered and delicious! The service was excellent too! Went with friends to reminisce a bit since we use to "hang out" back in the day in their original Elizabeth location. Definitely recommend! Comfortable pub restaurant environment. read more

Seems like a nice neighborhood place with good food I had the emilia salad, kids had burgers and my husband had the black and blue steak. We all enjoyed our meals and the service was friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend it. read more

Pretty good food, insanely priced and extremely weak cocktails... so stick to overpriced beer. Lol! Definitely better places to go but if they're all booked up, this place will hold you over, as long as your expectations are in check read more

We ordered off of the "highly recommended" section. The food looked, smelled, and tasted like it was freezer- burned... the kind of freezer burn you see from bagged frozen items from Costco. read more

. Finnagel's Restaurant is right off of 78 West in Clinton. It was my friend's birthday and we decided we should come to Finnagel's for lunch, it's halfway between both our homes.. . There is an upper and lower parking area with a few handicapped spots . Upon entering I came across a hostess, who was very friendly, and seated us immediately. I saw there was a bar with a nice assortment of beers on tap. This place does get quite a few locals. As I walked through I came to a dining area. There were tables, high tops , and some booths. I chose the booth in the back corner. The decor is simple and rustic with wooden tables and dark blinds. My server Kristen came over. She was very friendly and took our drink order and handed us menus. Finnagel's menu has something for everyone. They have wraps, grilled sandwiches, paninis, burgers,salads, and complete dinners with weekly specials. I noticed they have Happy Hour weekdays from 4-6pm. On Fridays this place can get very crowded I ordered a Pinot Grigio it was pretty good. My friend ordered a Chardonnay, and her mother a Cabernet . My friend has celiacs disease and must eat gluten free. There weren't gluten free items on their menu but they were very accommodating to her. Our server Kristen even went as far as to tell us the French fries are fried in the same oil as breaded foods. ( I thought that was really nice of her to point this out so my friend wouldn't get sick and could make other choices besides the fries.) My friend chose a med-rare Burger with blue cheese on top no bun, it came with lettuce, tomato, raw onions. She ordered coleslaw on the side. It looked great and she throughly enjoyed it. I chose the Finnagel's Burger, it's a 1/2 pound of angus beef, lettuce , tomato, bacon, raw onion, swiss cheese, pickles, frizzled onions, ( another word for deep fried) and mayo on a soft kaiser bun. This burger was huge! It was cooked perfectly rare-med-rare the way I like it. I chose sweet potato fries. My burger was very juicy and tasted great with all the topping piled on! I highly recommend getting this burger, especially if your hungry. My sweet potato fries were crispy and not over done and seasoned correctly. My friend's mom ordered the Ruben Grilled Sandwich and she enjoyed it. It had corned beef ,swiss cheese and sauerkraut grilled on marble rye bread. She got onion rings for her side and they were nice and crispy. My daughter ordered a Bacon Cheese Burger with sweet potato fries and she gobbled hers up. They have a list of desserts , but because it was my friends birthday and she's gluten free I ordered a mint chocolate chip sundae with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Kristen put a candle in it for her. We throughly enjoyed our lunch and I will be back to try their dinner menu which looks very comforting. read more