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Finn and Porter

5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311-1946
703-379-2346
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Ranked #147 of 385 restaurants in Alexandria
Price range: S$39 - S$63
Cuisines: Sushi, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Beauragard St.
Description: Dive into something fresh at Finn & Porter where you will find a jazzy and inviting atmosphere, with a cool and contemporary take on surf and turf. Serving the freshest seafood with prime steaks and innovative regional sushi, Finn & Porter offers high quality dining in a hip setting with gleaming glass and soaring spaces throughout the restaurant. There is also a non-stop bar with a lively feel, serving innovative cocktails and select wines with the same friendly service that you will find in the restaurant itself. Chef Tim Recher's award-winning cuisine has been enjoyed by celebrities, Congressmen and Presidential Candidates alike, and the daily and weekly changing menus ensure that there will always be something new to savour alongside the classics.
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Dartmouth, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The food was great and the staff are excellent. On the down side portion sizes are ridiculous. Order breakfast off the menu rather than the buffet.

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portsmouth
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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I ate here 3 times during my weeks stay, unless you have a very large appetite you can probably share the starters here, i ordered chicken wings and got 12 huge wings, the sea bass is very good and the scallops are excellent. There is also a Sushi Bar the chef makes your order in front of you and is... More

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Gadsden, Alabama
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30 reviews 30 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Food expertly prepared (I had the sushi, followed by seared scallop entree). They are not intimated by special requests or variations from the menu. Also had lunch there and salads are priced under 10 for the most part, with creative variations and dressings.

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See 2 more reviews by BamaTourist for Alexandria
Clinton, Maryland, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Came for a quick lunch on April 10th around 12:15pm with 5 co-workers and I could've been eating dinner by the time the food came. We all waited 45 minutes for sushi, soup and a club sandwich.Such a shame too because the food was really great, from the sushi to happy hour but broad sided by slow food service.

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Pembroke, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Liked everything about the Finn and Porter - food and service. Atmosphere was good. Liked the banquette seating on the side wall we were offered.

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See 4 more reviews by Danny B for Alexandria
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53 reviews 53 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Breakfast buffet was nothing special so ordered from menu. Chose the Virginian Benedict. This was not your typical Benedict. Starts off with an above average biscuit as the base. Nice treat from the usual English muffin. Then toped with a generous amount of crab meat followed by shavings of Virginia Ham. The sauce was the only standard feature. Despite being... More

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Rochester
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Lunch buffet food was okay but the line itself was poorly kept. And, the service was so awful that I almost walked out ... and should have.

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Denver, Colorado
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155 reviews 155 reviews
115 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Breakfast buffet ok, though the waiter never showed up until time to get the check.. Service, what service? Lunch the next day was the same. Food good but the service terribly slow though they weren't busy

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See 2 more reviews by Loves2TravelALOT_11 for Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

We had a delicious (if a bit expensive) dinner here. The service was fantastic, and everything ordered at the table was wonderful - lamb chops, oysters, sushi, salmon, ribeye. We ran the gamut of types of foods, and all were equally good. Would certainly recommend - once you are in the restaurant, you really don't realize that you are in... More

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encinitas ca
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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Classic business hotel fare - tasteful and expensive. The service was excellent and the food was very pretty on the plate. Unfortunately - the only restaurant for miles around, so they have you captive without competition.

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