I ordered the fish and chips for lunch. The coating on the fish was soggy, not crispy. The fish was slightly overdone. The apple cole slaw was delicious. The service was slow and inattentive. The restaurant was basically empty when we arrived but food delivery was very slow. The check was delivered before being offered an ice tea refill. Clearly the focus of the restaurant is now on sushi, with other menu items taking a secondary place. The fish and chips was overpriced at $19.00. Overall, a disappointing experience. read more

Saturday evening and it was not crowded. It was a lovely evening to sit outside for a party of 9 people celebrating birthdays. The menu had an interesting selection of appetizers and entrees. All the food was truly delicious and well prepared. I didn't like the access to the restaurant at all and the location of the bathroom was very convoluted. My favorites were the strawberry goat cheese salad and the noodle bowl. I would return to sample other items on the menu!! read more

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So the happy hour menu used to be much more robust. They've trimmed it down a lot and I'll post a pic. Reminder that parking can be limited in olde town. There's a parking lot that's free just west of the restaurant. It's usually full though. I always have good service here just wish the hh menu hadn't been reduced. read more

Smokin Fins - The happy hour menu as of the end of August 2026. It has been reduced. - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

If you are looking for delicious food, this is the one. You will want to ask for Tal; she has great suggestions, double-checked with the kitchen on a substitution, and kept us updated. Happy hour is until 6:00 PM, and this includes some of their sushi. Again, I must mention Tal; her command of our eating pace was excellent, she explained the water restrictions to us, and was able to keep our glasses full. Every time we come to town, we visit Smokin' Fins, and it is always above and beyond our expectations. read more

Loved it! The menu has something on it for everybody. We went with sushi. Being from the West Coast, I was a little nervous about ordering fish this far inland though I wasn't disappointed. Our sushi rolls were fresh, generous, and size and beautiful. Paired with a bottle of wine on half off bottle night was icing on the cake. The staff was very friendly and the interior cozy. read more

Smokin Fins - The Unicorn Roll - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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I enjoyed the fish tacos - substantial amount of stuff inside of them and happy that had options for either corn or flour because I can't do corn and Crystal can't do flour ! We also sat outside and it was nice that we were able to bring our friends dogs with us and enjoy the sunshine. The service was also very friendly and fast and they took excellent care of us. Crystal got the special that day which was prime rib and she said it was cooked perfectly and juicy and so were the potatoes with it. Our friend that came with us also enjoyed her visit and we loved being close to everything in Olde Town here. Definitely would come back again soon! read more

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My Good Friday treat. Best seafood in Arvada. Seated and served quickly. I appreciated seeing all the families from the neighborhood come in for the happy hour, most people indulging in the sushi. I do love the modern take on coastal decor Great place for groups. read more

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Smokin Fin is a lovely large winding restaurant, with equally beautiful outdoor patio, which also wraps around with Elegant RED umbrellas. The bar is L shaped, service is fast, and I was fortunate to experience Smokin Fin when not too bustling busy. Service is more than GREAT, thank you personally to Chantal, affectionately named Shay; very attentive to questions with full explanations. Equally ample are the food menus, bar options and seating. They have space for private parties, possibly up to 80 some, which would include the back patio. Beautiful touch! Nestled in Old Town Arvada, today was a great day finding a parking spot, FREE which was Awesome. I ordered the Crab/Lobster fried Avocado with all the "hot" sauces on the side with deliberate intention. Crab and Lobster are delicate seafood meats and did not wish to taint their sweet qualities, thereby, requesting all three sauces to be placed on the side (delicious in their own spicy rights given they are rather spicy); which for myself would have altered the delicate taste of the crab and lobster. Honestly, the flavors stand alone in delicious unique fare, (this is a personal choice not smothering the intricate fair). The avocado was ripped to perfection! Along with a elegantly thin CRISPED to PERFECTION coating, frying avocado while still standing firm and very flavorful; this is an ART, achieved only by an adroit chef!! Being from Europe and the North East, I asked and was granted a taste of their New England Clam chowder; texture was delightfully smooth with a tasty crouton and bacon; Aspen enjoyed the bacon! Not quite New England style, yet darn good for Coloradian fare. Ice tea was made special after Shay, she offered her special "Honey Shake Ice Tea! I was not disappointed, rather enjoying the refreshing quality and marveled over Shay's talent and sincere offering. Exceptional Service!! Smokin Fin is a great family - friends meeting up or special party Restaurant. They have a well rounded menus to meet many palates. The beautiful surroundings are personal yet comfortably lovely to enjoy extended menu items and I highly suggest sharing with friends and family. The outside patio is beyond charming and beckoning, enjoy a FALL Sunny Day with fabulous food. I must state, Smokin Fins does add a superior service making our time "very personal" adding their knowledge to individualize each customers experience read more

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Really fun dinner night. Wednesday dinner time. Not too busy, noise level was reasonable...until the cackleing table arrived and had a contest to see who could talk the loudest. But I digress. That's not on the business. Tatum was our server and was so nice and attentive! She took great care of us! Kept refills coming, frequent check-ins. Really sweet! The Vegas roll and dragon rolls were wonderful and beautifully prepared. Calamari was cooked probably the best I've had, it was consistently tender, crisp and was not rubbery or overcooked. Some restaurants have a really hard time nailing this, but damn! You guys got this down! Beers were cold and I think everyone enjoyed the dinner. Nice job! read more

My husband and I came here largely because he was hangry and they would let us sit outside with our dog. We started with the yellowtail crudo and some drinks. We ordered a sushi roll, the wagyu smash, and the poke bowl. Service was great despite us being the only ones outside. The inside was nice too. The food was really good. The smash is ludicrous lol, and naturally, my husband finished the whole thing. The only complaint is the sushi rice tasted like it didn't have mirin in it. It just tasted like rice. Great place for everyone. read more

I finally made it for Dinner at Smokin Fins! My friend Sam , Ryan , and I came here last week while hanging out in Olde Town Arvada . We had the doggos with us so we wanted something delicious to eat but also where they would be ok with the doggos with us. We sat outside on this beautiful day with incredible and friendly staff. They were super accommodating and attentive to us. They brought out a water bowl for the dog and also dealt with our allergies and gave us some suggestions. I got the special which was the prime rib , cheesy potatoes, and asparagus with glaze on it. Ryan got fish tacos with rice and salsa and said it was delicious. And our friend got the shrimp tacos and said she loved how much shrimp they put inside! We also tried muscles and chorizo , and the shrimp tots. Everyone seemed pleased with their food and drinks! Our friend even tried one of the NA cocktails but they have a lot of choices here both alcoholic and non. It was such a Devine visit and we will be back again soon for sure when in Arvada ! read more

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Brought my family for dinner last night and we had a great experience. Since we live close to Olde Town, we've walked by a bunch and always figured we dine in eventually. Well last night was "eventually" and we all walked out full and content! The restaurant is incredibly spacious (something we look for now having a little one). They allowed us to have our stroller next to the table which was kind of them. From the service side, we couldn't have asked for better. Rose was informative, patient, and knowledgeable. She gave great recommendations including her personal favorites vs. customer favorites. Kudos! The menu also has quite a wide range of items. From sushi rolls, starters, tacos, sandwiches and entrées, I'd be shocked if there wasn't something for everybody here. Here's what I tried: Brussels & Cauliflower ($15) // Flash-fried with bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, balsamic glaze, and grilled lemon. Though an overplayed dish in this day in age, this was very tasty I will admit. The dipping sauce was a home run. The bacon and bleu cheese we found on the bottom of the dish after we ate the veggies. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice ($16) // Crispy rice medallions topped with sliced avocado, spicy tuna, sliced Fresno peppers, sweet soy sauce, ponzu sauce, micro cilantro, and sesame seeds. It's difficult for me not to order this dish when I see it on a menu. It definitely lived up to the "crispy" element. The flavors were balanced and bursting with umami. My favorite bite of the night hands down! Sesame Crusted Ahi ($28) // Seared, Sesame-Crusted Ahi, sauteed spinach, red pepper, carrots, mushrooms, ginger, cabbage and edamame, on a fried rice puff with cucumber-red pepper relish. I liked my entrée the least out of my table. I love the idea of this dish, it just severely lacked seasoning. Especially on the vegetables. The tuna satisfied the craving, but overall left more to the imagination. I would order something else next time. Overall we had a nice time. We weren't rushed, the staff was attentive, and the food was flavorful. I also found the prices to be appropriate. I don't like that they don't put their pricing on their website, but like I said, it seemed fair for the quality of food. Give Smokin Fins a try in Olde Town! read more

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OMG this is my go to when getting together with girlfriends. It's easy to drive to. So it's convenient when I'm meeting up with someone who lived south. Since I'm up North. The ambiance is great and the staff is so accommodating. The menu is super including their happy hour menu! read more

Natalia was the absolute best server. I think we've ever had. She is funny a tentative and kind. PS Natalia if you ever wanna hang Jimmy, Stella, Garrett and Grayson are always down! read more

Smokin Fins - Jimmy ate good - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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. read more

Smokin Fins - Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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Came here on an evening for a girls night out. The staff was friendly, the food was delicious and the drinks were great. I came back with my kids and they really enjoyed their food. I really enjoyed the Lobster fried Avocado, I ordered it both times (highly recommend!). Would definitely come back! read more

The great food and wine hit the spot on a mid-week evening. This place is a where old world meets industrial decor. Lots of original wood and brick with some modern pipe work on the interior. The outdoor space was open yet intimate. Set on a street side with little traffic. Indy rock playing overhead made a nice setting for a great date night evening out. Wednesday was half off wine bottles. Pairing a nice Argentinian Malbec with some mango shrimp tacos and the fins platter made for a great experience. We subbed the cilantro lime rice for sushi rice... that was the move for sure. Very chill spot with no rush. Try it out. read more

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The service was good although they said the kitchen was overwhelmed. Regardless, I will not eat there again and wouldn't recommend it. For every dish we got that was good (sushi roll), we got another that was bad (tasteless calamari). The fish tacos were good, but I asked for the mahi to be rare, and it came out overcooked and drenched in about 2 cups of tasteless cream sauce. I read all of these rave reviews and thought it was going to be a solidly good restaurant. read more

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 read more

Smokin Fins - Cali Club - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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Fantastic!! Can't give enough praise.. the most delicious happy hour food.. sushi!!!!! I'm GF and they have GF ponzu and Tamari. In love!! Come early for happy hour to get faster service but it gets so busy after 5 so I get it.. kitchen gets backed up.. just take that into consideration. Wonderful staff!! Also house Pinot Noir is super jammy and delicious!! read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for several years and was simply never in Old Town Arvada. The craft fair put me right at the front door just as lunchtime was rolling up. Very fortuitous. We walked in were surprised how large the building was. It simply doesn't look that large from the outside. I was expecting a Red Lobster kind of place but it's much nicer. The decor is very inviting and pleasant. The menu choices are incredible and their bar area is really nice. I'll definitely return for dinner and have some wine and fresh oysters as well. I ordered the fish and chips with extra tartar sauce and they were delicious. The fish was crispy and light while not being greasy. The fries were perfect and the tartar sauce was one of the better tartar sauces I've ever had. My friend had the blackened mahi tacos and he really enjoyed them. The only thaw on the lunch wax the service was slow and we rarely saw her. It took fifteen minutes to even place our order. There were three fish type tacos on the menu and my friend asked for one of each instead of three of one kind. Sort of like a taco sampler and our server declined that request. The tacos he ordered were fabulous and quite tasty. Service was the only reason this is not a five star rating. read more

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Decent food, good service, pleasant ambiance. Prices were pretty good, and the dishes were diverse enough to accommodate a group of 8 with no problem. We had an early dinner after a matinee show at the nearby Arvada Center, and it made for a great pick to eat at. read more

This was our first time at Smokin Fins, and we will be back! I ordered the Cedar Salmon, and my husband got the Fins Platter. Both were delicious. We also shared the Lobster stuffed Avocado and Bread Pudding. Highly recommend all! Sara, our server, was super helpful, kind, and knowledgeable about the menu! Looking forward to the next visit. read more

This was my first time to this establishment and without a doubt I will come back. The hostess politely informed us the kitchen was quite backed up and meals coming out may take longer than usual. We were in no rush and planned to relax and enjoy our meal regardless. When asked if we wanted a high or low table and we said whatever is easiest for you, she turned and thanked us for being easygoing. Sara C, our server, was informative and offered many recommendations. Sara had an exuberant demeanor, smiles for days and a never ending attention to detail. Despite appearing to be running around and rather busy, Sara was very attentive, ensuring our drinks remained full and we were satisfied with our meal. We had the lobster tots, cedar salmon, honey-chipotle salmon, key lime pie and salted caramel brownie. We would absolutely recommend the main courses as they were cooked to medium as stated with excellent flavors. The lobster tots appetizer was good but not something I would go out of my way to get. The desserts were tasty, being typical desserts. Looking forward to my next meal at Smokin Fins and I hope Sara is my server again read more

Had a great experience here this evening. I had the mahi mahi and it was delicious! Perfectly cooked. Service was good. No wait.

Came in with some girlfriend and had an amazing linguine and clam sauce that was out of this world! I appreciate that they can make most of their drinks into mocktails and were very helpful with my friends gluten allergy. This has long been a favorite in the Olde Town neighborhood, but I will say it's not a fan favorite for my kids. Definitely an adult spot. read more

Sara C. took good care of me for my work dinner. Her attention coupled with good food made for a wonderful night.

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. read more

Smokin Fins - The one the only Chilean Seabass - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

They have a great happy hour, the sushi is excellent, punching above its weight price-wise. The cocktails are really solid as well. Probably the best is the service, Sara was our server and she was really friendly, helpful, fun... excellent! read more

The food was very good. The service, was very bad. After being told the wait was 15 minutes, we agreed and I gave my phone number. We did not have a reservation so that wait was more than reasonable. We stood outside waiting since it was a very nice evening. We waited for about 45 minutes before I went back in to check. The very nice hostess said she was sorry, but there was still a wait. After another 15 minutes we went inside, three of us, and we were then seated almost immediately at a table in the bar area. This is where the service got really bad. The bartender eventually came over to our table and took a drink order. I had water, my daughter had lemonade, my husband had a beer. We ordered two appetizers since by that time we were pretty hungry. The beer came back and was forcibly placed on the table, my daughter didn't even have time to ask for a straw since the waiter/bartender left so abruptly. Our first app came out after about 20 minutes and was left without small plates so we had to just eat off the serving plate. We had finished that before our second app arrived, this time with small plates. Our waiter then came back and asked if we wanted to order anything else. We did and ordered our entrees. These came out within a reasonable timeframe and were very delicious. We noticed this same bartender treating the two tables that were sat after us in a completely different manner and was much more engaging and polite. We did not do or say anything to warrant this kind of treatment and I would have chalked it up to the bartender having a bad day, if there hadn't been such a difference in how we were treated in comparison to the others around us. I am disappointed because we had been here before and had both wonderful food and service. This was only the second time in my memory we have left a zero tip. I feel bad, but there has to be consequences to bad service. read more

Halibut special was outstanding! Michelle, our server, was amazing as she was diligent in making sure we were being treated well. Her service was excellent. Enjoyed the dinner experience. Recommended highly! read more

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! read more

Smokin Fins - Happy hour menu - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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! read more

Smokin Fins - Brussels and Cauliflower - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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Sara is the absolute best!! Best food and service in town!! Mango tango roll, lobster tots are a must.

Sara, our server was great and we had an excellent meal. We always look forward to starting our meal with the Smoling Gun cocktail

This place is great. Food is delicious, service was amazing and it was the perfect atmosphere for our Valentines Day dinner. We will be back! read more

We, 7 of us went for a birthday dinner. It was lovely. Ordered sushi, Ahi tuna meal, prime rib French dip, Cheeseburger meal, Poke bowl, calamari appetizer, roasted Brussel sprouts appetizer, house specialty drinks and others. Had 5 adults & 2 children. Our waiter was Blaine and I couldn't have asked for better service. Not noisy, so we were actually able to converse with the family. One of the nicest evenings out. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed an impromptu stop in for dinner with my nephew. We were seated in the dining area near the bar. The food was very tasty and fresh. I had the Nigiri appetizer as a main course and my nephew had the fish and chips. Both dishes were served promptly and good portions. Jared was our server. He was attentive and helpful. A nice dinner on a cold rainy/sleety day. Would highly recommend. read more

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! read more

Smokin Fins - AMAZING Grand Marnier Fench Toast and bottomless Mimosas!!! - Seafood Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Natalia was such a fantastic server! One of the best I have had in a really long time. She was so personal, welcoming and attentive. My best friend and I came to eat dinner and I ordered the cali club. It was one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had. We sat outside on the back patio which had a great view of the water tower and was so peaceful. Would come back 1000000/10. read more