Cool place. Great location with a nice patio for dining. Weather was not conducive to that the day I was there but I wish it were. The service was very friendly but a little disorganized. Only had a couple things. Fine. Nothing spectacular but more than acceptable. I sat in the bar. You can tell it's loud when crowded. The dining room looked pretty. read more

The food, service and ambience were great!! I am only giving 3 stars because the women's restroom is horrible!! There's a spot where the toilet paper holder is supposed to be but instead there's paper stuffed in it. Also there are cobwebs on the corners that are so noticeable I thought it was an early Halloween decoration. read more

I love their happy hour!! Such a great selection on their happy hour menu and $5 drinks! We love going when the weather is nice so we can sit outside on their patio along the river. read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

We haven't been here in over a year, our mistake. We came for lunch, it was a gorgeous summer day with 75 F high and soft breeze so we sat outside on the Houssatonic River. Julia was our server and very friendly as well as helpful with suggestions on the menu. In addition to Julia, a young man seemed always willing to refill our waters, bring ice, remove empty glassware and plates, you name it he did it quietly and with a smile. So professional. We ordered the beef empanadas to start. Normally you get ground beef right? These were lean shredded beef with a jalapeno habanero aioli that were probably some of the best we have had in years. The corn breading is light and not dense, ridiculously delicious. For our meal we split the hot oil pizza with sausage and added fresh jalapeños. The crust was so good. We couldn't eat it all so brought home the rest for dinner. So food and service today was amazing. Go with complete confidence. See if Julia is working. The restaurant was clean as were the bathrooms. read more

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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! read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - Steak bowl - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

The place is very cool, very clean. The view is great very industrial view very much captures the old history of the valley. Staff was friendly and funny and easy to get along with for a nice lunch. The place is a great lunch vibe. I had the Pho... so it's not really a solid PHO There's no accoutrements on the side (basil, jalapeño or lime) they do serve it with some sauces, which is nice and the noodle to broth ratio is off. There's way too much noodle and certainly not enough broth. And the broth is tasty, but it's not really a rich PHO.. I would go back to this restaurant again, but I'm not so sure I'd go back for the fall, but I appreciate the effort they put in read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - View from the bar - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Ordered delivery because I was exhausted and feeling lazy. I picked the steak sandwich and the street corn dip. Both arrived nice and warm and well packaged. Both food items were fantastic. Based on my experience ( this is my second) i would recommend it. read more

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. read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - Steak sandwich - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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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. read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - Nashville hot chicken sandwich super blan - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

If I could 0 stars I would. Not sure if the food is good since we waited 2hours on Mothers Day and it still didn't come out. Talked to the manager and she said they were busy. Not much of an excuse since we had reservations and then decided to get snippy and blame the waiter. She then decided to bump the group next to us so they could bring out our meals in front of theirs. Not just our table either, as there were two other groups who were sat at their 5 pm sitting (they had seating every 2 hours) and they still hadn't received their food when we left. They didn't bother to give us any consolation or discount so we paid for apps and drinks and left, which was still $200. They get an F from service and a N/A for food, but will never go back. Too bad for ny 87 yr old mother on Mothers Day. read more

The beef empanadas are amazing. Definitely recommend do not leave unless you have. Ginger and Jamison amazing. I also had a regular martini with stuffed olives fantastic. Totally recommend this place service is amazing and a great atmosphere. Weekends there is a band. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem in Shelton on the Housatonic River front with great aesthetics for a cozy meal. Their menu is extremely diverse. One of the standout features of Pier 131 isn't just the quality of the food--it's the diversity of the menu. Whether you're a seafood lover, a meat-eater, vegetarian, vegan, or have dietary restrictions, there's something thoughtfully crafted for you. If you're undecided and in the area, this is a must try. I go here at least once a week and will remain a loyal customer! read more

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

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. read more

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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! read more

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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 ! read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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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. read more

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My wife and I stopped and had appetizers and a drink there Sunday afternoon. We were at the bar, and the bartender did a great job with recommendations and drinks. There was a DJ playing a bunch of noise that we didn't care for. We would've stayed and had lunch there, but it simply wasn't worth it. There was really no place you could sit without being blasted with music. Too bad, food was great, but we won't be back. read more

The food was good, even the children's cheese pizza, which was unexpected. I had a burger and my friend had the salmon blt. We did not order drinks. I liked the menu which had options at various price points. We had a toddler in our party. The servers were friendly and accommodating. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - Bone in chicken - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Service was amazing Suzannah was our waitress and kept the food and drinks coming, For appetizers we had calamari, guac and chips and wings. The guac and chips were super fresh and tasted very good. The calamari were lightly breaded and fried and the circles were nice size. The portion was a bit small. The wings were not crispy enough and were very small the sauce was more of an Asian fusion taste. For dinner one of us got the steak and eggs special for brunch and the steak was cooked perfectly however, the bernaise sauce had no flavor. Another one of us got the hot oil pizza s d while the crust was nice and crispy the hot part seemed to be forgotten as the pizza wasn't spicy at all. Lastly we had salmon teriyaki bowl that had good flavor and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Sweet treats we had cheesecake that tasted like it came out of a box and a lava cake with no lava It's vibe restaurant with exposed duct work and concrete floors. There is only two stalls in the entire women's bathroom so there always seemed to be a wait. The cocktails were pretty good They have a parking lot and do take credit card read more

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The mussels pots are so good but the cardboard discs(bread) they serve with them are horrible! Soft, crusty bread would be appreciated! The wait staff is always great, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is inviting and not so noisy that you can't have a conversation. read more

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

Great food, great happy hour, reasonable prices & staff is WONDEFUL. The only BAD thing about this place is that parking situation - it SUCKS. Never any parking & who wants to walk 2 blocks at night in downtown shelton/Derby at night????? They need to do something about the horrible parking !!! read more

Pier 131 is a favorite and go to of my Shelton-area family, which is no small feat considering their multiple dietary needs. We recently did brunch delivery during one of my visits and this opinionated New Yorker who is always on the hunt for places that can give you dine-in quality with their delivery was quite impressed! My niece and I ordered items (pictured) with tots that arrived crispy! Not only were the crab cakes in my Benedict very tasty, the eggs were perfectly poached and in tact upon arrival. The bowls the other kiddos ordered boasted super generous portions and were reported to be delicious. One was even hearty enough to make two meals. Across the board, we were all very happy with our vittles. I cannot wait until we order or dine in again! read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - Crab Cakes Benedict + tots + hollandaise - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Amazing! Can NOT wait to go back!! The food was delicious. The service was on point and friendly. The scenery was beautiful! Located along the Housatonic river, this little gem has a large patio with plenty of seating outside. The inside is also lovely so you may have a tough time deciding where to sit. Floor to ceiling windows give you a great view of the river and lots of natural light while keeping it nice and airy yet spacious. The prices were also good, in my opinion (I'm from Fairfield) and I'm used to paying a lot more. The personal bottles are fun with the sparklers for brunch or a night out. The menu had a lot of options, and the fact that they serve brunch everyday is great! Highly recommend checking out asap!! read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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My first time eating here - My friend & I went for brunch and managed to walk-in with no reservations! Parking however was challenging for a bit. The lot is very small and half the spots are for residents. I'd ended up circling a few times and got a space while someone was leaving. As for the brunch menu, we weren't really excited about it. We ended up ordering off the regular menu. We did get the personal bottle (strawberry mimosa) from the brunch menu and it honestly wasn't worth $34. i thought i would've received a champagne bottle & strawberry flavored juice or flavor but it was more of a sparkling strawberry moscato. I would had rather ordered two cocktails, but we didn't have a cocktail/bar menu. Lesson learned for next time. The food was fine. I wish there were mashed potatoes with the steak instead of Yukon potatoes. The crème brûlée was my fav dish. It was super light and flavorful. We wanted brunch but ended up having an early dinner. The DJ was a great vibe. read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - Crème brulee - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Great service, music level was appropriate, recommend spicy blackberry margarita. I had the branzino - hands down the best cooked piece of fish I've had in Connecticut. Yes I said it. read more

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

Visited here over Xmas break with my mom. The inside was trendy looking and clean and I really liked the huge windows overlooking the river. I bet the patio will be awesome when it's warm. We came for happy hour where wine is $5 a glass for select kinds and there's a $9 app menu, plus the guac and chips is only $5. Run to the guac and chips. They were homemade tortilla chips and delicious! Being a Texan we know tortilla chips and I was so surprised by how good they were. The guac was delicious. We also ordered the HH calamari which was pretty standard. Not bad but I've had better and it's not worth the normal $12 price tag. My Mom has never tried lamb so we also ordered the lamb chop app for $18. AMAZING. Truly delicious. We then got a single lamb taco Bc the lamb was so good there and it was also amazing. They cooked the lamb perfectly and it was so juicy and soft. The menu is a bit puzzling overall- they have Asian bowls and tacos and pizzas and I do think they can do with a bit of focus and editing down. Our server was very young and obviously new and did not know the HH menu at all, and to keep leaving the table to ask others our questions about the wines and stuff, so that was a drawback. He was also not great at checking in either but it happens. Overall, woukd absolutely return! read more

Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar - HH WINE - New American Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Interesting place, never been to that part of Shelton, not easy to find. Service, excellent, food, okay but pricey. Be advised, parking is a problem(they share the space with condos) and if you do not park in "their" area, ur gonna get towed. As mentioned pricey, and it was at lunch time (2 lunches, 4 drinks, two coffees = $160 + tip). read more

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

My best friend and I went to Pier 131 on a warm Friday night. The outdoor seating was packed and had a 45 minute wait while there was no wait for indoor seating, so we opted for indoor. We were greeted by our waiter who took our order for both drinks and food. It took ~15 minutes for the drinks to arrive. I ordered a canned seltzer and my friend ordered a beer. I think that's a considerably long time for two easy drinks. For appetizers, we ordered chips and guac and street corn. 20 minutes after we ordered, our waiter came over and told us that they were out of street corn. It's understandable to be out of an item but to come back 20 minutes after we ordered seemed a little odd. For entrees, my friend ordered shrimp tacos which were just shrimp and corn on a corn tortilla. It was a fine taco but it was nothing to come back for. I ordered the Cajun penne, which had good flavor. Our appetizers and entrees did come out at the same time which was a little off-putting and it took about 45 minutes to get our food which was a long time!I For desert, we ordered cheesecake, which was good. Overall, I would not run back to Pier 131 but would give it another chance. The wait times were very long for average food. read more

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Love the location near the river. Went here for lunch and the mussels were fabulous. Our server was great and made my old fashioned to perfection. Next course tacos and the steak tacos were very good. We will be back. read more

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I really enjoyed my meal which was the branzino and the lamb chops but my friends did not care for the lobster fettuccine. The place is gorgeous with a nice vibe but whats really lacking is the service. It wasnt packed and we were waiting a pretty long time for everything from the food to the check. I would probably come back but I hope they rebrand a little. read more

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I hate rating places high because all of a sudden it becomes the hip spot to go to. Well this place, I really was pleasantly surprised. The food is good- menu was calculated. Service was great, most likely the best in this little small Shelton strip. Ambiance is aces, river view, bridge view albeit graffiti. Happy is indeed happy. Keep it up Pier 131. Oh skip Tacomida, Village House, some Italian restaurant next to that- basically if you go to this part of Shelton this is the only restaurant you should consider. read more

When we arrived it was a pretty calm evening at the restaurant and were seated at a small cramped table to the side. We were a party of two but saw other groups of two seated at more spacious tables. So that was a little bit disappointing to begin with. We proceeded to order our dinner. The clams with linguine were tasty but it felt like it was something I could've made at home. Mainly because the linguine was just box pasta. The guacamole with chips and the avocado toast was good but once again felt like someone I could've made better at home. I didn't have the burger so I can't speak to it much but the presentation was definitely nice. I would like to try out this spot another time as I had high expectations for it given what I had heard from locals in the area. read more

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I absolutely love everything about Pier131. Been here a handful of times since they opened and enjoyed the food and service each time! My favorites are the warm rice lentil bowls and the buttery crab roll with melted butter to dip! And OMG their sunday brunch is LIT! Like so lit, I ordered a mimosa and it came in a bottle with a sparkler coming out of it all boujee and fabulous! Their outdoor seating area is really nice with a great view of the river and the bar inside is big with ample seating. I've come for happy hour before and they run some great specials. Perfect spot for date night, girls night out or brunch! read more

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