Pier 88 Boiling Seafood is our go-to seafood boil restaurant in the Valley. We regularly dine at…read morethe one in Tolleson, but found ourselves in Mesa today and were in the mood for seafood boil. This location is a much nicer facility and in a better area than the one in Tolleson. The menu is consistent too, which made it easy for us to order our favorites. I hope you get Gigi as your server as she is very pleasant, friendly and checks on you regularly. However, the two (2) greeters at the hostess stand are a different story. It is obvious neither of them like their jobs and just come in to punch a clock. It would be nice if they at least made eye contact with the customers before they have you follow them to the table they have picked out for you. Smile? . . . that's out of the question, too. We determined by the expressions on their faces their parents probably told them since they graduated from high school they aren't going to sit around the house doing nothing all day so this must the the place they applied to.

After driving by this place many times on our way to nearby Dink & Dine, my daughter and I decided…read moreto give it a try. We are fans of the local competitor and wanted to see how this one compared. TLDR: the other one is better! We each ordered the Famous Low Country Boil - mine with lemon pepper sauce and my daughter with the 88 Special, a combo of all the sauces. She went with no spice and I went with mild. We also ordered a bowl of rice. We did enjoy what we had but it seemed heavier than what we are used to. We were not big fans of the sausage mixed in and our service was fine, but not amazing. We were also disappointed that there were not scissors offered to help get the meat out of the crab / lobster - we really had to work for it! On a positive note, we did make good use of the wet wipes that were given to us as well as our bibs and gloves. It is quite a messy meal and note that I learned the hard way: don't wear white if you're planning on ordering any kind of seafood boil! Pricing is similar to the competitor. Ambiance is chill but not as fun. I would not rush back, but I also would return with reasonable expectations.

First, the service here was great. It started with beakers of broth, and learning what we wanted…read moreright away. Later, our server had a leaky wooden platter that almost dripped on me. She reacted quickly, avoided disaster, apologized, cleaned up the mess, gave extra napkins, and comped me on my drink. Our steaks were absolutely delicious, our pasta was al dente as we like it, and our fish was perfectly flaky and moist. Compliments to the chef, except for failing to spot the platter crack at the pass. Parking is easy and plentiful. 4 dinners, 3 drinks, an appetizer, and a free birthday flan were $280 with tax and tip. Not cheap, but worth it for us. BTW, we're seeing more AI electronic wall displays, and BLU is no exception. The loop of the infinity pool and shoreline from inside a beach cabana was more relaxing than annoying - YMMV if you are an artist.

We went here on a busy Saturday night. We were greeted kindly and waited for our table. It was…read moreready at the time they told us. Although restaurant was busy, our service was promptly and timely. Food was excellent. I had the Cod al Limon which was fantastic. We also had the Mango BLU ceviche. Outstanding. There was a guy playing the acoustic guitar which provided a nice backdrop. The lighting is appropriate for the decor. Highly recommend going here.

Absolutely love Buck & Rider in Gilbert! The atmosphere is always great, the food and drinks are…read moreexcellent, and the service keeps me coming back. A special shoutout to Jen behind the bar! she is fantastic! She's friendly, personable, attentive, and always makes sure everyone is taken care of, even when the bar is busy. She has a great personality and makes you feel welcome from the minute you sit down. You can tell she genuinely cares about giving her customers a great experience. If you're stopping by Buck & Rider Gilbert, grab a seat at the bar and ask for Jen. She's a huge part of what makes this place a 5-star experience. Highly recommend!

Yes went there with a party of 10 for a 18th birthday! food was amazing service was great! And the…read morespecial touches were just perfect!

The service was over the top good. The food adequate but not remarkable at all. Prices were…read moreelevated more than the food. I had a salad with salmon added. The salad was full of end stalks and ribs making in hard to eat. Shrimp cocktail was good but came with no extras just shrimp Fish sandwich was good but not really special I will skip this place and return to better local choices

Oh my! This place is embarrassing. Not a soul in sight when I got there. Employees acting weird…read more I felt I was Interupting whatever they had going on. I stopped in hoping for some seafood, but things didn't really work out. The first thing I wanted (shrimp cocktail) was unavailable. Then the second (steamed mussels) Then the third (ceviche). At that point I just gave up and left. To make it worse, 2 of the 4 draft beers were out too. That is important to me. Beer. I can't really say much about the food since I never got to try any of it. What I can say is that the inventory situation didn't leave a great impression. If seafood is your specialty, it's kind of important to have some available.

An exceptional dining experience at Lure. Greeted with an energetic welcome and smile from Jo, and…read morelater on Paul, at the bar top. We had a mix of Fish Tacos (Cod, Salmon) along w Creamy Clam Chowder. Tacos had a nice cabbage-slaw bed w an avo crema. Chowder had abundant clams. Lure seems to be a gathering place for regulars, and I understand why... Great food and service!

We had a nice dinner here tonight. We had a server in training and she was working well and made…read moresure we had the stuff we wanted. The calamari was different than it used to be and a lot spicier as well as no legs which was a little disappointing. The tuna ponzu was yummy but still super spicy even with the Serranos on the side. If you're sensitive to spicy stuff definitely be careful! The kids meals came out and the boys loved their food. We tried to ask for ranch a few times but never got it.

We had one of the best dining experiences ever. It started with the gracious host, Alex, who went…read moreout of his way to help my handicapped friend, who was unable to unlock her seat belt. He came out to the parking lot (in 110° heat) to help us get her out of the car. Manager, Dimitri, is to be commended for his excellent staff. Our party of 5 was seated promptly, during the lunch hour, & helped with our special wheelchair needs. Our waitress, Tana, was so gracious & personable. We appreciated her knowledge of the menu & helpful suggestions. The roasted Brussels sprouts & oysters were amazing. The food was delicious - from the fried fish to the sushi to the fabulous desserts. Thank you, Dimitri & your friendly staff for the personalized birthday greeting posted on the wall in the dining room. Such a special touch! We hope to return soon.

We celebrated my mom's birthday at Buck and Rider. They go out of their way to make the celebration…read moreexceptional. And the food was delicious as always.

Hubby and I really enjoyed the plethora of seafood options. They have these steam pots in the…read morecenter of the restaurant so you can see how they assemble some of their dishes which was cool to watch. We tried one of their house steam pot specialties and a seafood tower. The seafood was fresh and you can try a little bit of everything, but I think next time, we'll opt for one of their house favorites instead.

Came with friends for a celebration dinner. We've eaten here many times previously and one of our…read moremost favorite things here are the crab cakes! Come for the crab cakes!!! I had ice tea and wife ordered the blood orange jenny drink; both were great and refreshing! I also ordered a loaf of their warmed sourdough and butter to share with the table. Almost like being in San Francisco! For dinner we decided to share a couple of things; the crab cakes, which comes with fried avocado and some of the best aioli for dipping. The cakes themselves are big and full of crab with just the right amount of filling to create a decadent and moist cake! We also shared the seared jumbo scallops...High Tides knows how to cook scallops to the best! So yummy and tender and perfectly cooked with that crispy outer and the soft, creamy inside. We also shared a Caesar salad and one of the things we love about this place...ask and you can get some fresh anchovy on the side to add to the salad. Wife always asks for more lemon as well to drizzle over the salad. Overall a fantastic dinner for us and everyone with us!

Ocean Trail is our return to place in town for gumbo. The setting is within the casino but there is…read morea big bar and a few tables. The service is great and cheerful and you can see the prep behind the bar. We love the shrimp gumbo and will be back.

3.13.26 - We drove all the way to talking stick to eat after the Ostrich festival at Rawhide. Some…read morewanted to gamble and Ocean Trails was still open. They were busy at around 10:15pm so we had to wait a bit for a table. We also had a large group of 8 but luckily we were able to get seated. Our server did an amazing job with our large group. Some in the group ordered pan roasts and some ordered crawfish etouffee. My friend also ordered clams. I always get the combo pan roast here. It's a mix of crawfish, shrimp and crab. Choose your spice level from 1-10. I forgot to specify a number and just said "hot" but it was not spicy enough for me. I normally get 7-8. I ended up adding in all the hot sauce options that were on the table plus some chili powder. Now that had a good kick to it. Ask for that! Price for the combo pan roast has doubled from before! It used to be $20, then it slowly increased to $30, and now it's $40! It's good, but I can also make it at home and get more for my money.

Excellent excellent excellent from the moment we walked in the door and greeted!…read more We were told the bar and lounge was full, but walked in & found two available stools right at the bar with Travis. Immediately, we were asked what we'd like to drink as bread, butter, and a chip/ dip bite special arrived from the kitchen within 5 minutes. The bar staff was absolutely hopping, but they were very on top of all of their tickets, remained calm, fun, smiling & upbeat as they dealt with people in and out, asking for drinks and doing turns on the stool seating. We ordered everything off of the happy hour menu - Caesar salad, Cobb salad, meatballs, shrimp, and coconut shrimp! The hubs said the best were the salads, I agree they were delicious. But I also loved the coconut shrimp, which looked too well done but they were slightly crunchy and my favorite. We will definitely be back. Oh, and there was live music, a piano player and singer. 10 out of 10 evening.

Solid 4 star steakhouse in the casino. Overall good food, ambiance, and prompt service. But not…read morethe best steakhouse in the world. I'd be back if in the area. Came here on a random Friday night at 6 PM on the way to Pine. Ample seating available and there was no reservation needed at all. The restaurant seemed pretty empty. They started us out with complimentary bubbles as it was our first time visiting. That was a welcome touch for the night. Drinks came out shortly after that and they were good too! There was a complimentary amuse buse offered as well before the meal. Tasty but it was lettuce and cabbage based so it was interesting and didn't taste as expected. Entrees were cooked well and steak was seared to medium rare. Sides were excellent as well. Lots of food I will add so had to box half the filet and a full side. Dessert as well was on the house. It was a espresso cake. Tasted well and moist but I wasn't a fan of the filling/icing. It just didn't execute completely somewhere. Which is how I felt about dinner overall. Service was polite, ambiance was great, the singer was sweet but something about the night was amiss...might have been how the restaurant was 90% empty on a Friday night But overall for a $160 bill, at other steakhouses this would have easily been $200+. I'll be back. I hope to see this restaurant busy in the future!

Really enjoyed this place. Wife and I hung out at the Inn overnight and got dinner here. Met the…read moreHead Chef Jess and she could not have been nicer. The food was perfect. The wine was solid. Just a fantastic evening. Big thank you to Jocelyn who took care of us. Lots of fun.

We were staying at the hotel on the premises, so decided just to eat our evening meal there and are…read moreglad we did. It was a relaxing and delightful experience. We sat on the patio and Robin was our server. She was very friendly and checked with us many times throughout our dining. It was wine night where most bottles were $35. They gave us a little tasting of the two whites we were considering. We got our calamari quickly. It was delicious and crispy, with two sauces. We shared a unique wedge salad made of romaine and a hefty drizzle of balsamic, plus the normal blue cheese. We both got chicken dishes that came with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. That was a bonus for me, so I didn't have to order pasta. The bread came out after the entrees. We splurged and ordered one piece of delicious cheesecake to share after our meal. They gave us complimentary limoncellos while we waited. It was a positive dining experience.