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Finn & Porter Reviews List

Finn & Porter

Finn & Porter, located in Alexandria, Virginia's Mark Center
delights guests palates with fresh seafood flown in daily (the FINNs) and dry aged Prime Grade beef (think PORTER house) prepared by talented Chef Tim Recher. In addition to the fresh seafood and beef, this exciting destination features a five-foot-long iced crustacean bar with a wide selection of shellfish. If you prefer sushi, the award winning sushi chef showcases his techniques by rolling out sashimi and exotic sushi creations. The handsome interior, replete with luxurious burnt orange sueded-leather Pullman booths and high-top tables, is perfect for friendly groupings, singles and visitors. Come enjoy the Gleaming glass and soaring spaces. A nonstop bar with innovative cocktails and select wines.
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22 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(22 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 22 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Service 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(7)
  • great for lunch(5)
  • notable wine list(5)
  • special occasion(5)
  • neighborhood gem(4)
  • fit for foodies(3)
Finn & Porter Reviews List
Review 1 for Finn & Porter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Thoroughly Enjoyed

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I took myself and my mother to Finn and Porter for a Mother's Day Brunch. It was so amazing. I could not have asked for a better time. The staff was so helpful and attended to all our needs. I will be returning for sure."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Finn & Porter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overrated

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was disappointed with their Mother's Day Brunch. I thought this would be elegant and on the level of a four star setting. It was one level above Golden Coral. There was no dress code established, kids were running around the place, and they had booths like a diner. The desserta were picked up from the local grocery frozen food session. If you want high class do not go, if you want affordable and nothing more then this is the place for you."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Finn & Porter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding restaurant in all aspec

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"The service was outstanding. Your staff was very professional and helpful throughout our visit."
Dined on 04/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 4 for Finn & Porter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Easter buffet was fine

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Easter buffet was fine and actually much better than the normal holiday buffets. The service as always was outstanding."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Finn & Porter
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent sushi. Very fresh,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent sushi. Very fresh, high quality, expertly prepared."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Finn & Porter
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Finn & Porter
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Decided to try this place

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Decided to try this place for my sisters birthday. Sevice, while polite, was slow. Kitchen inconsistent. Three steaks ordered - strip steak had no flavor, rib eye over cooked and porterhouse special was just tough. Thankful that the other stuff turned out ok. Staff tried heartily, but place is not a recommended steakhouse."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
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Review 8 for Finn & Porter
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was delicious. The

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was delicious. The service was terrible. We had to wait for 20 minutes for someone to take our drink order. Our server forgot to put in part of our order so the food took a while to be complete. We sat around with empty glasses and plates for too long. The restaurant wasn't busy at the time. It was only 6 p.m. when we got there. We were really disappointed because we were there to celebrate Valentine's Day."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Finn & Porter
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Service 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate