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Watering Courtyard
Finnegan’s River
Keeps It Flowing
Tuesday nights are prime rib nights, Wednesdays are lobster
nights and Thursdays are steak nights.
Photos by
Oriane Lluch
By Rayme Samuels
Walk, drive or sail
your way into Finnegan’s River for a reward at this conveniently
located venue. This treasure, hidden downtown almost underneath
I-95, is a pleasant and welcome waterside surprise for those who
can’t make it to the other Finnegan’s locations on South Beach, or
choose to stick to the mainland. This Irish pub offers a flavor shot
of the sultry Miami lifestyle and provides a perfect haven for those
who are serious about both food and socializing.
The entrée menu
crammed with steak, lobster, pizza, chicken and seafood combinations
is geared for hearty appetites. Contrarily, those with picky palates
should make sure to come on the right day of the week: Tuesday
nights are prime rib nights, Wednesdays are lobster nights and
Thursdays are steak nights.
To begin, enjoy
appetizers from the raw bar, like a dozen fresh shucked oysters
served raw or steamed on the half shell for $11.95.
The house specialty
is the Lobster Thermidor, sautéed and then baked with a blend of
cheeses, white wine, celery, mushrooms and cream sauce (market
price). Also try Tony’s Special Skirt Steak, another house specialty
comprising more than a pound of hand- trimmed skirt steak marinated
with a secret sauce, for $20.95.
Happy hour, from 4
to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, is well attended by a crowd that
is truly young at heart. At the bar, patrons can find the general
mix of wine, champagne, beer and premium spirits.
Friday nights at
Finnegan’s, pop hits and classics blare across the spacious open
courtyard, which surrounds a swimming pool and hot tub — a perfect
way to de-stress after a hectic work week.
Finnegan’s River is
located at 401 SW Third Ave., Miami. Call 305-856-7881 or visit
www.finnegansriver.com. Hours of
operation are 11 a.m. to late every day. Metered parking is
available on the street and boat docking is available. All major
credit cards are accepted.
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