Fionn MacCools

Can you really write a review based on eating one food item? Well, maybe not, but I’m doing it any way!
This to me looks like just any other Irish pub chain. The décor was nothing amazing (it barely looked like a pub) but OK I guess, and the lunchtime rush wasn’t too crazy so that’s pretty good. The service was pretty friendly and prompt and everything was just A-​OK.
I got the fish and chips. The batter was a bit too smooth for my liking (I like the jagged, crumbly look that I get at Halibut House) but overall it was fine. The fries were not bad too. The tartar sauce was also… good without being spectacular.
Wow, this sounds like my most «so-​so» review so far. And it is. Everything is on point, no problems, but nothing amazing. It’s good for a lunch with the office I guess, but nothing really beyond that. I would recommend it based on the fact that it doesn’t get totally rammed during lunch hours, which many decent restaurants get (and this one IS a decent restaurant, don’t get me wrong).

We had supper this evening at Fionn MacCool’s.
It was a busy spot and there was a waiting list!
Gord ordered Fish & Chips. He said it was excellent and he’d get it again.
I hadn’t eaten all day so was hungry. I had the BBQ Half Chicken (I didn’t want any salad and I had the fries replaced with mashed potatoes). It too was delicious and I’d get it again.
I ordered Apple Crumble Pie for dessert and it was really good.
There were three staff together greeting customers at the door or chatting with each other. As the place was jammed and the servers were really busy, one or two of them should have been helping out (there was no need to have three greeters at the door since there was a waiting list).

3.5 — I’ll round! :)
I’ve come here twice — both times with colleagues — and found the place to have a great atmosphere that is perfect for work outings. I had the steak and fries both times and was pleased with the kitchen’s attention to cooking my steak medium-​well, just as I like it :) The fries are great and I believe they are served with a bit of arugula which I thought made for a delightful pairing.
Fun place, priced on par with other steakhouses on Front/​the vicinity, food is tasty.

This location is a mixed bag — not that I expected much, the waitresses are fantastic, serving you up promptly and very efficiently. However, the bartender (with a Lincoln-​esque beard, no moustache) is extremely douchy and will ignore any orders.
users beware!

Great place to grab a beer and a burger. Staff is friendly and quick. Close to home for me and to downtown. Been a few times and have really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Fionn MacCool’s is generally a great place to have a drink; we had some visitors from out of town staying near by this location so we stopped in for a drink. It was nice to have a hightop table for our group of 7. The prices are generally high and i am not too sure if they have drink specials. Would be nice to know if they have a happy hour.

Went here on a Friday night to check out the bar scene. It was beyond fun.
They play EDM/​House music outside and have a more hip/​hop, rap, r/​b, reggae mix up inside. Coming from California I think the drinks were decent priced. We had 4 jaeger bombs, 2 rum and cokes, a cranberry vodka, and a beer for $ 57. Not bad at all for 8 drinks. Inside was packed and hot. We spent a good chunk of time outside in the lounge chairs. We had a pretty big group so we took up the whole thing.
FYI: Open tabs are only available with credit cards.
We didn’t order any food. But the music was great, the crowd was amped. It was such a good positive, fun environment.

Firstly, be advised! The soda/​pop refills are NOT free. That came as a shock to me when I was charged twice for my diet coke. But the restaurant area does have a nice atmosphere and it has good food. I went late (around 10 p.m. or so) and the kitchen was understaffed so it took a while for someone to come to us and they had only a select menu, but from what it did offer, it was pretty good. The beer selection is fairly decent. Can’t say it stood out amazingly to me but I don’t have any complaints.
I also assume many male patrons would like the waitresses outfits.

Cider and beer on tap, good burgers and busy before the Jays game. Fun spot with a small patio to hang out on.

Went with our family prior to the blue jays game. Everyone’s meal was really good. Highly recommend the burger.

12 dollars for a magners longneck, I dunno if that’s expensive for Toronto but its a big rip off to me.
We’ve had very rude waiting staff, and absolutely lovely staff also, most of the time it’s fantastic.
The beef burger, used to be prime rib, is lovely. It comes with lovely crispy homemade chips (fries to you Canadians) and a sliced pickle and the burger. The burger has loads of little crispy fried onions which taste a bit curried. It’s a really nice smokey burger.
Drinks are expensive, not Irish at all really but then what «Irish» pubs really are.
It’s good for a few visits, just wouldn’t be my favourite.

Very Limited beer list. Deep fried everything. Bitchy service. Nothing good about this place. I gave it two chances but the service was the same both times. I’m not sure if the management has put the servers in a bad mood or if they just hire bad tempered people. Not my job to figure out why. Suffice to say I won’t be back and I’ll avoid other Fion MacCools as well. It baffles me that such an easy formula for a pub can go so horribly wrong.

can I give zero stars?
I don’t know if it was just the day but I had horrible service the WHOLE day. First Moxies then here.
I came here to meet friends from Seattle, and then we were off to the jays game. we were sitting on the patio.
I’m pretty sure the server forgot about us as we waited over 30 mins for her to come and even get our food order. we could have walked out on the bill and she wouldn’t have known.
FINALLY after we got fed up of waiting we flagged down a server to take our food order. I actually made a comment to say «can you help us as I don’t know where our server went» turns out it was her– NO APOLOGY. more so she rolled her eyes and said «what do you want»
didn’t write down our order, forgets my coke and the extra sauce we asked for. when I mentioned I was still waiting for my coke while my friends had their drinks she rolled her eyes at me.
when the food comes she didn’t come ask how it was or how we were doing.
lastly, she could clearly tell we’re going to the jays game but took 20 mins to bring our bill. I was so beyond annoyed with her that I actually told her she can read my bad review on Unilocal.i asked to speak to a manager and her response was that I’ll be waiting for a while. at that point I couldn’t care to be there, and didn’t want to be anymore late for my game.
I will not return.

Pretty decent food. The menu and drinks overall are more expensive than I would expect, or that seemed normal to me.
For example, a pint of Keith’s is $ 8.
Good service, decent food but not as good as you would expect for the prices.

This review is based on two visits. The first was on a weeknight around midnight and it was freezing cold, had just got off work and needed a drink. My colleague and I walk to the red door, go to the bar and order a beverage. Unfortunately, we arrived and it was last call. Boo. Glad we made it to sneak one in at least.
Next review. Saturday Brunch. Holy shit the Breakfast Pouting is off the hook. With a fried egg on top, with bacon bits and mayo.
Im not from Toronto but this was some BANGIN poutine.

We were hung over and looking for a place that served brunch until 3 pm that would not be crowded on a Sunday. And the neighborhood Cora’s had a long line. So we ventured to this place.
Nice atmosphere and not crowded surprisingly, we even got a booth. Service was good.
Coffee was mediocre but free refills.
I has the eggs Benny on a cheese scone with a salad on the side. My friend got the same but she had the home fries on the side that I sampled. They were good but a bit sweetened which was new for my taste buds. My frd’s husband had the breakfast poutine without the bacon or eggs and said it was just ok. Our eggs Benny were edible but there was something a bit unsatisfying about them. Perhaps it was how small the scone was and how dry scones can sometimes be? I ate every bite plus the fruit skewer garnish which was a nice touch.
Tons of screens to watch sports on and fun to people watch those that are walking on Front St. It was the Monster Jam so lots of suburbanites around on Front St taking their kids.
I’d probably only go back if hung over again (but I’d try something other than eggs Benny) or to watch sports and drink beer as the location is convenient from my friend’s place.

It’s a chain restaurant yes. It’s not a fancy hipster joint with new and trendy menu options. But every time I go to this neighbourhood joint I leave very satisfied. Good food, good prices, friendly staff and a lively and fun atmosphere. Great weekend brunch menu and very reasonable prices. My favourite items are the blarney chips, prime rib burger with fried onions, butter chicken boxty, eggs benny and breakfast poutine. They’ve added some new items recently that are interesting as well. Every time I have asked for menu alterations they have been more than accommodating and get it right each time. I always know I can drop by for a late night weekday meal or weekend brunch, get a table without a wait, prompt service and leave happy.

Came here for a bite not too long ago. I’m not a huge fan of chain Irish pubs, and I get nervous when they have too many TVs. That being said, this Fionn location is not bad with decent service and food.

Typical chain bar. Soulless and overpriced, but at least you know what you’re getting. It’s in a great location. For the Rogers Centre, so gets very crowded before Blue Jays games.
Food is edible and will fill a hole, but is nothing to write home about.

Went there with a buddy of mine — I had been to other Fionn MacCool’s locations and in general had a great experience. Was not expecting anything major from the place.
The pub is well… your regular pub, with pub fare and drinks. What else would you expect? Service was prompt and professional. Was really happy to see that they serve Ontario craft beer (HopCity’s Barking Squirrel — a GTR craft actually from Brampton) — a great beer as well, recommend drinking instead of the occasionally-​stale pints that are sometimes served.
The food is where I was stumped. The burger was DRY. I mean well-​done crispy and feeling pieces of charcoal in my mouth. The salad that came with it was blah. Was a bit in a rush and did not bother to re-​request it, although under different circumstances I would have sent it back.
I agree tho that it could have been an honest error. My buddy’s steak pie was actually nice and he enjoyed it. This is why I give the place 3 stars and not less (such a bad burger deserved a 1 or 2 star rating), but the fact that it was mostly an honest mistake, the great craft beer served and the professional service earned them a bit more.

Irish pub avec une scèné proposant des concerts live.
Beaucoup de place pour circuler, et grandes tables dispo pour les groupes.
Clientèle très variée ça va de l’étudiant au col blanc.
Le filtrage à l’entrée est cool, tant que vous avez une pièce d’identité et que vous arrivez pas chargé comme une barrique tout ira bien.