Boston Magazine, 2008

...The waterfront teems with classic seafood restaurants, but Finz on Salem Harbor puts a modern spin on the New England standard. Purple walls are accented by porthole-like glasswork, and comfy couches are perfect for lounging while nibbling on a menu of tasty seafood and well-chosen wines. On weeknights, a large, square bar area fills with locals waiting to dine on thick tuna steaks marinated in hoisin sauce and sautéed shrimp over gnocchi. And in warm weather, there’s no better patio to slurp down wasabi-Stoli oysters and frosty beers...

North Shore Magazine 2007 Best of the North Shore

2007 'BONS' Editors Choice Award: Best Seafood Restaurant

...The food is fresh, the service exemplary and the libations are both bountiful and delicious. While gazing at the view of Salem Harbor, enjoy their creative interpretations of the classic seafood menu, with freshness first...

The Phantom Gourmet, January 2006 "Great Ate" for the North Shore: Oyster Bar ...Finz takes full advantage of a waterfront location on Salem’s Pickering Wharf. Whether sipping colorful martinis out on the patio or slurping oysters by the fireplace, the Atlantic Ocean is never out of site. The spacious, modern dining room gives the suburban spot a big city feel, yet the prices are quite moderate for the high quality and cool creativity. Phantom’s favorite dishes include Finz’ famous Stoli-wasabi oysters, the spicy Buffalo calamari, and baked stuffed lobster with crab, shrimp, and scallop in the stuffing...

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