Happy Hour
@Seal Beach: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM M-F

@Costa Mesa: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM M-F

Reserve A Table

Awards

Southern California Restaurant Writers,
Sterling Silver Medal Award of Merit

County of Orange California,
Award of Excellence

Winner 2008 AOL City’s Best for Italian Food in Orange County


Reviews

OC Metro

"The world would be a kinder and more well-fed place if restaurants like Finbars Italian Kitchen weren't such a rarity.." Article (PDF)

Los Angeles Times

"A masterwork...the best sauce I have tasted in years." Article (PDF)

OC Register

"Extraordinary... an Italian treasure." Article (PDF)
"Still down-home eats in a bigger space" Article (PDF)

Elmer Dills

"Elmer Dills Report Card - Food = A, Attitude/Service=A, Value=A, Overall=A" Article (PDF)

Beachcomber Dining Guide

"The New Finbars: Just as Good" Article (PDF)

Press-Telegram

"The Finbars sauce, otherwise known as "The Sunday Gravy", is one of the best I have ever had." Article (PDF)

Restaurant News

"Barbara Parlays Finbars into dream come true" Article (PDF)

Coto Voice

"Once again, we found the spaghetti and meatballs to be a hit followed by a traditional dessert of good 'ol fashioned New York Cheesecake." Article (PDF)