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    Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar

    3.7 (154 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Steak bowl
    Leah S.

    Great place to meet friends with a menu equipped to have something for everyone. The steak bowl was phenomenal- a great "feel good" order when dining out. Cocktails were also excellent. We were able to have our choice of tables when we walked in on a Saturday night. Can only imagine how great the patio is in the summer!

    Neviana Z.

    Top notch hospitality, food, and ambience! Can't wait to go back! Everyone was very welcoming.

    Steak sandwich
    Amelia Z.

    Very trendy spot, inside was nice, big bar, louder music. We wanted a relaxed experience so dined outside and it was a great view and quiet. Wings were disappointing as the menu said oven roasted; they were definitely fried. Steak sandwich was very good, perfectly seasoned. I liked that the salad had arugula but both the ranch and blue cheese were disappointing, definitely bottled. My partner said the lamb was good. Overall a nice experience but nothing that left us saying we can't wait to return.

    Nashville hot chicken sandwich super blan
    Shariee G.

    Service could have been so much better especially with all the staff that seemed to be working, host upon entering has no type of customer service skills then instead of asking us to follow she walks off with menus thankfully other server noticed and said to follow her, food was good crab cakes where super good and aioli was delicious. Nashville hot sanwhich has no kick to it at all it was mostly Cole slaw pulled on top, I placed my empty soda cup on side of table For 32 minutes never received a refill.

    Blue point oysters
    Lyneisha T.

    Love this restaurant, my go to for happy hour and cocktails . Wondering ambiance on bar area over looks a very old rustic Shelton railroad bridge , adds a Great scenic view . Love the blue point oysters on happy hour is my favorite part. The Popeyes Pizza is also great. I've tried quite a few menu options here and by far I have no issues, everything is worthwhile here . Here are a few pictures below . Plenty of space in this restaurant for large groups.

    Allison C.

    My mom and I visited for dinner last night for a girls night out and to also support the special fundraiser they were having for the Boys & Girls Club. It was our first time visiting, and I'm so glad we finally made it in. What a charming spot on the banks of the Housatonic! The dining room had a great vibe, and I definitely want to come back in the warmer weather to enjoy the patio. Our server, I believe his name was Robert, was attentive and friendly. All of the food was delicious, and we really loved the piece of German chocolate cake for dessert sourced from the bakery next door. We're often in this area and definitely see ourselves coming back again soon!

    Carol M.

    Had a great brunch celebrating Mother's Day! The individual mimosa bottles are so delicious and cute! I had my first lobster roll of the season and it did not disappoint! My son had the steak which was cold and parking was a disaster...besides that I would return !

    Salmon blt
    Rosemary C.

    Warmly greeted and promptly seated. Many good menu choices and they even have a brunch menu from 11am - 3pm. I appreciate the nice heavy water glasses and the carafe of water on the table. Nice decor and ambiance. We started with calamari with a sweet chili sauce, nice large calamari rings, well breaded and crispy. I had the fig pizza, good chewy crust, sweet and salty. Hubby had the salmon blt. Good service. A little difficult to find but well worth the effort.

    Andres A.

    Stopped in for lunch and I am so glad we did so. The dining area was packed apparently they were taking care of several large parties but we grabbed a table at the bar. The restaurant is on the water and provides great views while at the bar. For starters we had the calamari which was served with a spicy/sweet sauce. The calamari was cooked perfectly and tasted even better. For our lunch entrees I had the pork chop served over spinach and broccoli. My girlfriend had the chicken served over spinach and potatoes. Both portions were very large. The lunch portion was more than enough. The pork chop was delicious, so packed with flavor. The restaurant was a little on the dark side but from the bar area we had a great view of the water. We definitely enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be back to try their extensive menu.

    Bone in chicken
    Tiffany B.

    Very classy, up-scale casual restaurant with a beautiful interior and outdoor patio that overlooks the Housatonic River. My cousin hosted her daughter's First Communion lunch here and the service was excellent and all of the servers were extremely kind and attentive. The meal came out in three separate courses: salad, penne alla vodka and then the main course which was personal choice of steak, chicken, or salmon. I chose the chicken which was served with au jus gravy, Yukon potatoes, and steamed broccoli. It was very flavorful. Everyone else at my table also enjoyed their salmon or steak. Only downfall is not much parking, but larger public lots are a bit of a walking distance away, but that is not at fault of the restaurant itself. I would like to come again to try more of their menu!

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    Great service and the branzino bowl Parking is a major issue in this area though. Cmon Shelton! Get on it.

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    1 year ago

    22$ for a frozen dried out pattty on stale bread with no hints of sirachi sauce. Recommend a Big Mac over this one.

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    Great food and service. The ambiance was great even on a rainey day. Will definitely be back with kids and more family!

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    We sat at the bar. The server was amazing. She was the only bartender available. She did not miss a beat!

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