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Fin N Bone - CLOSED
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Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses [Edit]
317 Main Ave S(between S Houser Way & 3rd St)
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 271-6644
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
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18 reviews for Fin N Bone
I can't tell you how many times I've been to Fin N Bone, but I have never been disappointed. The owner, Jerry, is incredibly nice and can always be seen working back in the kitchen. There have been a few times when he's come over to our table and given us free appetisers because he wanted our opinion on whether or not they should be added to the menu. THANKS!
I'm not a fish person, but I've tried the crab stuffed halibut that my fiance has ordered and it was EXCELLENT. My usual though is the top sirloin with the mushroom demi. My steak has always been cooked exactly as I've ordered it. I love this place. We always take our friends here when they visit from out of town. Everyone else has loved it too.
I was visiting the Seattle area on business. After a lousy day of travel, we were looking for a good place to relax and have a nice meal. Fin N Bone fit the bill. The clam chowder was delicious, and I really enjoyed my Top Sirloin. My co-workers' Filet Mignon tips were also well prepared.
They were out of fresh mozzarella, so we couldn't get the salad special offered on the menu.
I wasn't all that excited about the Seafood Skewers-the hazelnut butter was OK, but not as flavorful as I expected. Overall-- it was alright. A touch pricey, but decent food, well prepared. This was my first visit to Renton and the restaurant was convenient to Larkspur Landing and the Hilton Garden Inn. I don't know what other options were in the area (we didn't have time to check Yelp before coming here), but we'd go back again.
Being that this restaurant is in downtown Renton, my expectations were not set very high. Regardless, I was still a bit let down. The staff was friendly enough, our server checked on us regularly and they were prompt with drink refills. I was pleasantly surprised by the flourless chocolate brownie, although it was very rich and definitely could have been shared between our whole table.
And now for the downside...when we arrived they were out of two main courses, prime rib and a seafood dish and also out of two desserts, the creme brulee (a personal favorite) and one other. At 6 o'clock you would assume they would be fully stocked for a dinner crowd. We came here specifically on father's day for the prime rib, of which my stepdad is a huge fan, and to find out they were already out was definitely a letdown. My stepdad took it rather well and ordered another stake instead and when it arrived it was highly overcooked. He asked for rare and what he got was bordering on medium well.
Also, the menu did not disclose all the ingredients in it's dishes. My mother is highly allergic to peppers and when her fish came, the stuffing was full of peppers. She had already mentioned this allergy to our server when ordering to make sure nothing in the vegetable medley had peppers in it and the server failed to mention that the main dish itself had peppers in it. My mom broke out in hives almost immediately. Not a great way to end a weekend.
The management gets a bonus point for comping my dad's overcooked steak, however the bill still came out to be $90 and for the quality of the food and service I would say we're probably not coming back here anytime soon.
Fin N Bone is a nice place for lunch (especially for downtown Renton). My friend and I like to meet at here for lunch being that we both work nearby. Their food is all very good. I like to get the quick combo with soup and salad for $10.50. My friend always orders the chicken fettuccine and loves it ($9.50).
It is never too crowded, and the service has always been nice and fairly quick. Parking is a synch, and then afterwards we can get dessert at the nearby Common Ground (yummy cupcakes!).
I've been to this place a few times now recently, and was not disappointed a single time. Incredible food, awesome service, great drinks, and did I mention the incredible food?
I've tried a few dishes, and samples some of my hubby's dishes too, and oh man! Every piece of our meals were wonderful, from the rice pilaf to the garlic mashed potatoes to the chicken parmesan to the Caribbean ribsteak with roasted plantains. Incredible. This is getting added to our must-go list for sure.
A little pricey, but the interior, the service, and the food are all worth it. Definitely a nice, upscale place where you wouldn't feel out of place in clean jeans and a tee.
I have been there for lunch, dinner, brunch and the all you can eat crab feast on Sunday's.
I have had salad to steak and lobster and have never ever been disappointed.
The owners Jerry and his wife are very personable and the food is wonderful.
They even accept the Passport card!
They have live jazz there every week.
It is really worth you giving it a try.
Let me know what you think.
Gia
I still think this is especially nice for Renton. We came here as a family and it seemed almost all the seafood was gone. No crab, no scallops, no sole, a little disappointing there was no "fin." Salads and french onion soup were all great, we were all pleased with our steaks. Seasonal apple cobbler was amazingly delicious and enough to split between two people. It's a nice night out in Renton! Perhaps they should print the seafood portion of the menu daily since half of it was unavailable at 5 PM on a Sunday.
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10/24/2007
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Four stars? Three stars? Four stars? Three stars? The gut says "three," the mind says, "Do you just want to give it three because it's Renton and there are no tablecloths? Really?"
So I take into account the whole experience and the whole experience was good. The place has a nice feel to it and someone went to the trouble of making sure everything matches and it has a certain almost-swank appeal. But not quite. The formica-topped tables are the clunking note in the symphony of "We are expensive" surroundings. I can't help it. It gave me the impression they really want to be something, but they aren't quite sure how to be that something.
Okay, the food was good. Best by far was the hot bread they bring out with garlicky butter melting all over it, yum. They make their own margaritas so they're not sickly-sweet, which is good. The seafood was good and the chowder was good, but I'll put it this way: If you're already here, worth the trip. But it's not destination-good. However, the berry salsa (with strawberries and blueberries) was excellent. My husband very much enjoyed his maple chicken salad.
I did very much like our server. It was one woman for the entire restaurant (which admittedly wasn't very crowded) and she had a lot of good humor and attentiveness to spare.
So I'll give you four stars, Fin N Bone, and we'll see what the next visit brings.
Came to FNB last night with my parents after arriving at SeaTac for the Thanksgiving holiday. I was a bit famished from the flight from LA + layover in Oakland, and was definitely game when they suggested grabbing a bite out. They'd been here one time prior with my brother and had been quite happy with the menu/food/establishment.
Despite their praise and assurances, I tempered my expectations. Being raised for the better portion of my life slightly South of Skyway/Rainier Beach I know what to expect from my city, and, as other reviewers have noted, fine dining is not on the list. Sorry Renton.
Fortunately FNB is not your typical Renton spot. The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance, solid dcor, and does not fall victim to the failures (i.e. outdoor lawn furniture) of so many other wannabe spots in the area. The menu is filled with a variety of tasty appetizers, fresh seafood dishes and succulent steaks. The hostess and servers are also extremely friendly, attentive, and not cheesy or overbearing.
We were promptly seated, and brought our water and focaccia bread. The bread was warm and quite good, although even with it being brushed with olive oil I found myself wishing they had brought a few pads of butter. Our group went with the calamari and crab/artichoke dip. The calamari was lightly breaded and cooked to perfection; not a rubbery piece in the bunch. Unfortunately the tarter sauce accompanying it was not to my liking, as it was too thick, plain, and mayonnaise-y. A marinara or lighter, spiced cream-based sauce would have been a huge upgrade.
For dinner I went with the 14oz Rib Eye, w/ a peppercorn & mushroom demiglaze. The steak was tender and juicy and prepared to my liking. The demiglaze really set things off properly, and provided a nice robust flavor to compliment the steak and garlic mashed potatoes. The side cesar I ordered was also fresh and flavorful.
All in all I was very impressed with FNB and it is easily the front runner for nicest restaurant in the area. Although there were a few shortcomings/missteps, it's great to see someone in Renton finally get it right and provide a wonderful dining experience. Hopefully this will have a ripple effect and force the other establishments in the area to step their collective games up.
Maybe, like my mom has been saying and at least one other reviewer noted, Renton is finally turning the corner. Allegedly a Trader Joe's may soon be on the way, which would go a long ways towards establishing some credibility. But even if that's not the case, next time you come to Renton in need of a great meal, whether it be for your cousin getting paroled, your 14 year-old sister having her second child, or simply winning your bowling league, check out FNB. You will not be disappointed.
Now we are eating! Oysters on the half shell, halibut cheeks and all you can eat dungeons crab on Sundays! The bar is a granite top that is fun to have a quite drink at before dinner or just stop by after work. The service has always been friendly and timely!
Hurray, Renton is moving up in the world of dining!
Great variety on the menu and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
We were greeted warmly by their staff on a Sunday night around 6PM promptly and seated immediately.
Note: we were summer casual (not a swimsuit and tube top -- but nice shorts and a button-up shirt), but next time I would wear business casual clothing. Jeans are likely OK.
Our group enjoyed the french onion soup, "Organzola" fries, and the garlic and cheese appetizers. For main entree, our party had crab cakes, chicken fettuccine and Cajun style chicken fettuccine, and another seafood dish (can't recall what it was). We finished with cheesecake (from Renton based Calico Cheesecake), a bread pudding, and a glass of port wine.
I like the fact that this place does truly have a menu that spreads it wide enough to please the seafood lovers and others. There have been some seafood specialty places that give you very little choice other than fish, fish, or shellfish.
The service was very good and attentive without being a distraction or annoyance. The food was ready in a timely fashion.
The bill was pricey, but it did include two rounds of drinks too. For four adults, with appetizers, meals, desserts, tax, and tip, it was in the $250 range. So for us, this was a definite splurge.
There is a parking lot with free (2-hour?) parking and usually on-street parking available even at busier times within a short walk away.
I've been to Fin N Bone a couple of times now. Both times I've been shocked that this place is in downtown Renton. The food has always been good, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to take a client out in this area. Good wine list and mixed dinner menu make this place a sure hit.
I only go here for drinks ever now and then so I don't know how their food is. A friend says it's good though. Anyway, I gotta give em props for their beer selection. Last night they had Baron Oktoberfest, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Alpine Pilsner, Elysian Perseus Porter and Kwak on tap! Great selection of beer to find in Renton. The owner says he takes his cue from The Dog and Pony Ale House. ;) It's generally an older crowd with live jazz on the fridays and saturdays.
At first, the place looked like a nice up-scale bar and grill that you would see in the Belltown neighborhood (Seattle), so I figured they should have prime rib. They do, but unfortunately for me, only on weekends. Okay. Since the place is called "Fin" n Bone, seafood should be their thing. Ordered salmon. Three minutes later, the server came back. No salmon. Okay, fine. Let me try the crab cake. Bad choice. They look like the kind you get from the frozen food section at Safeway; tiny, dry, and no flavor. I felt cheated. Then I started to realize this place isn't so up-scale; it was like Denny's with much dimmer lights.
I had a friend in town a couple months back and she was staying in the Renton area, so this place came recommended to me by a coworker. Renton seems to be having a boom (which is good for them) so parking was a bitch. So we got there, were promptly seated... but our server took forever! It wasn't really crowded either. Our drink orders got messed up, but since it took so long to get them, we didn't bother. Our appetizer wasn't too shabby (artichoke dip) and our entrees finally came... I got the coconut prawns which were GREAT and some veggies, which were cold and flavorless. My friend got scallops which she liked, but they were cold. It took forever to get the bill, etc... so we were disappointed. I talked to my friend and he said it must have been an off night.... If I am in the area, I may come back, but won't go out of my way.
This is a great establishment! Great food and great service. This is a nice place to come in and hang out at the bar and chop it up with friends or perfect strangers...just make sure you don't leave with the stranger (Life 101).
A bit on the expensive side (for Renton) but well worth it. This is fine dining like you'd usually only find in Seattle proper. Loved the salt crust cooked prime rib, best prime rib I've ever had. Fast service and a great ambiance.
Excellent ambiance, fabulous food and good drinks. I think its the best place in Renton, by far. We had the crab and artichoke dip - it was delicious. We plan on going back for dinner sometime soon.
