About
Smokin Fins offers a laid-back dining experience featuring an array of fresh seafood dishes paired with a full bar serving wine, beer, and creative cocktails.
Famed for passionate service, live music, and a scenic patio view of the Rockies, it's perfect for lunch, dinner, or lively happy hour gatherings.
What To Expect:
- 🦐 Fresh seafood and weekly fish specials
- 🍹 Robust cocktail and wine selection, including half-price bottles on Wednesdays
- 🏞️ Cozy fireplace and outdoor patio seating
- 🎶 Regular live music events
Important Information:
- Reservations recommended for dinner
- Happy hour 2–6 PM Mon–Fri
- Friendly and attentive staff with occasional service delays during peak
- Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating
📍 Local Insights
🐟 Weekly Fish Specials: Regularly changing specials keep the menu exciting; ask your server what's fresh this week.
🍷 Wednesday Wine Joy: Half-priced bottles of wine on Wednesday afternoons are a beloved local treat—plan your visit accordingly.
☀️ Summer Patio Views: The outdoor seating offers a fantastic view of the Rockies, perfect for warm-weather dining and happy hour.
🍣 Sushi Happy Hour: Enjoy half-priced sushi and drink specials during weekday happy hours from 2 to 6 PM.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
👉 Best For
- •Seafood lovers
- •Happy hour enthusiasts
- •Families
- •Casual dining
Also In
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1104 Cpl Max Donahue Ln #102, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129Review Sentiment
Based on 969 Google reviews
"Smokin Fins is well-loved for its fresh seafood, diverse menu, and warm atmosphere, with guests praising standout dishes like cedar plank salmon and prime rib. The lively patio and drink specials are big draws. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though some note occasional slowness and noisy ambiance. A few recent critiques mention inconsistency in food preparation and seasoning, but most patrons find the experience enjoyable and return frequently."
What You'll Find
- •Fish and Chips
- •Cedar Plank Salmon
- •Prime Rib
- •Ahi Tuna Stack
- •Smoked Salmon Dip
- •Bread Pudding
- •Poke Bowl
- •Fried Shrimp
- •Macaroni and Cheese
- •Croquettes
- •Nashville Chicken
- •Lobster Tots
- •Mojito Mocktail
- •Classic Cocktails
📆 Best Times to Visit
Visit weekdays mid-afternoon for relaxed happy hours; Fridays and weekends after 5 PM are busiest; summer patio seating offers scenic views.
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