good view but v empty on a Sunday lunch guy that came around refilling water refused to take our order which I found kinda funny oysters - 9/10 p fresh but I mean they're next to the water so I expect nothing less butterfly shrimp - 7.5/10 avg cooking method but fresh bc again, next to water calamari - 4/10 was mostly breading & not calamari itself aw dogs allowed on patio tho read more

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Quaint spot on the water with great views and outdoor seating to enjoy lunch with a view on a warm day!! My fish n chips were super fresh - really enjoyed. The tuna melt was also fresh and tasted really good- not fishy at all. The service was on point and you can tell the staff has been there for awhile- very friendly and informative. read more

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - The view- outdoor seating on a warm day - Seafood Near Me - Alameda, California

Do you know the way to Ballena Bay? Pier 29 Restaurant is located in Alameda's Ballena Bay. It has an extensive seafood menu, full bar, soups, salads, and some chicken and steak. It has a view of the marina on one side, and a view of San Francisco bay on the other. It's away from the busy downtown traffic, and offers lots of free parking. I was treated to lunch there recently, to celebrate my retirement. For appetizers, we had Shrimp Cocktail and Fried Calamari. All the seafood was fresh. I then ordered the "Fish and Chips Combo" featuring fish and prawns. It consisted of two pieces of fried cod, and two fried prawns. The fish was fresh, and had a nice flavor. The prawns were crispy, and not greasy. There was a generous amount of crispy fries. The coleslaw on the side was dry and bland. Service was good. There were only two servers working, and it seemed the young lady was doing most of the work. But service was attentive, and she checked on our table a few times. Pier 29 is a large restaurant, probably capable of hosting large groups and events. It also has an outdoor patio. Can't find Ballena Bay? The entrance to Ballena Bay is 1 block east of Encinal High School, along Central Ave. read more

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The service and food was good. The server was very attentive and busy. We sat in the patio, which had a good view of the marina. It wasn't very busy for lunch. read more

Hard to find a complete meal these days. Rich thick clam chowder, light salad and massive lamb shank with mashed potatoes. Salmon was well cooked. Green beans were a bit on the crunchy side. Private room was cozy and servers were attentive. First time here and had a solid experience read more

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Alameda, California

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Ample sitting outside facing the marina, huge reception room if you have a private function as it was the case today and another room. A vast menu that mixes hot sandwiches ($18) and basic entrees ($25). Service is pleasant but slow. I went for eggplant parmigiana with a side of steamed rice (you can also have mash, pilaf rice and a soup of your choice. We were served complimentary bread and butter. On paper , it should work. Maybe I chose the wrong dish. The food was not nice at all. read more

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Went to pier 29 with friends for lunch last Saturday at general the food was good unfortunately I ordered the old-fashioned chicken fried steak with country sausage gravy. When it arrives, it had some nasty chicken gravy look like Campbell's chicken soup. I asked the waiter says no that's what comes on it and the potatoes had a brown gravy so I scraped the chicken crap off and asked her some brown gravy. read more

We come here from time to time to treat ourselves to good food and a great view of the marina. Service has been good each time, and the food has been great - especially the crab & shrimp egg scramble. read more

Enjoyed coming here on a Sunday with my friends. Not super busy and we were seated immediately. The TV was showing the football game which was nice. Oysters were delicious and overall such great customer service. read more

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Alameda, California

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This restaurant has a great location with plenty of parking and an outdoor patio area for dining. They have a nice looking bar area. We have had lunch and dinner here a few times in the past and it's always a hit and miss on the quality and taste of the food. Last night we ordered the clam chowder and my soup did not have any clams a few pieces of potatoes and large chunks of onion. I did not have one piece of clam in my soup. For my main dish, I order the ground round steak, it was OK, but I needed to add a lot of salt and pepper to give it that extra flavor that it was lacking. We ordered a few alcoholic drinks, and they were a little mild on the alcohol. They could've added a little more alcohol to the drinks. The women's restroom looks somewhat clean the stall walls really need to be clean. The stall wall has a lot of fingerprints and look dirty. read more

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Plenty of parking. Great views, but service and food was mediocre. Menu selection was so large that it was overwhelming, but better than the alternative. read more

I'll start with the good: very sweet and friendly servers and bartenders. The fish and chips as well as the Grilled Albacore and Cheese sandwich are the BOMB! The menu has a lot of variety so there is literally something for everyone to pick, no matter their taste buds. Unfortunately, quality of food has gone done in the past few years and, like many other places so I get it, pricing has gone up. Still, I love to frequent this place because of reasons stated above, it has an indoor and outdoor seating, AND right by the water with the best view of the Bay. read more

Pretty ok food, the scenery was amazing! The service was nice! The drinks were nice and strong read more

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Maybe on a warm summer night with sunset views over the bay, this place would be worth the price. But as it were, on a chilly mid-week spring evening, this place felt drafty and lonesome. It's clearly got its regulars, who were all on a non-name-tag first-name basis with the sole waiter/bartender. Cheers to all of them. The meal seemed like upscale theme park fare--an afterthought straight out of the freezer. With the exception of the creamy sauce served over the shrimp and scallops, the food was unremarkable. The seafood was not especially fresh, the steamed vegetables tired and dry. The place wasn't warm to outsiders. The bill was too high for what we got. I live here on the island, but I unfortunately won't be back any time soon. read more

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - Shrimp and scallops - Seafood Near Me - Alameda, California

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I'm sure Food here is great service is quality ambience is casual music chatter kitchen all of the above. Come here and try out and enjoy the view from San Francisco to Oakland. read more

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - Side salad with ranch - Seafood Near Me - Alameda, California

First of all, the food is SO bad! The fish n chip is obviously a frozen commercial products. Not a restaurant food! And it was not heated well as two of the 5 pieces were cold in the middle. The Cajun scallop and pawns was super plain as well. We will necer The servers' s service was so reluctant and low in moticarion. . read more

We love the patio and views. Sort of an old school place but very pleasant location. Food is very good but not great. Service is always good. read more

I give 2 stars. 1 because we didnt have to pay for parking The second one was because you were honest about your oysters not being salt water oysters. Otherwise, the clam chowder had actual flour pieces in it. It was gross... its needs an upgrade. Also, the menu was so big I was having trouble deciding what to order. This is a good place for young kids. read more

Much, much better! I see there has been changes to the management, so we thought we'd give them another chance. At first we were to be seated in the larger dining area alone, but we asked to be on the bar side. They accommodated us without issue. To me the bar side is warmer in atmosphere and the Warriors were on the television. Thank you for that. Our server was attentive, friendly and had a great sense of humor. Our first surprise since our last visit, was the bread. Previously it was unappealing plain white bread, but now it is a very nice sourdough. It would have been even better warmed. We then ordered Clam Strips and Clam Chowder as appetizers. They were also much better than our last visit. While really good, the chowder needed more seasoning. We all hit it with S&P and it was great! One of my favorite appetizers was the crab cakes, If I have know they were that good, I would have ordered them as my entree'. We then ordered salad with our entree's. It was fresh and a nice companion to the main dish. I had the Cajun Scallop & Shrimp saute' and enjoyed every bite. My wife had the grilled prawns with garlic butter, also really good. And last, my son ordered the muscles. He said the muscles were good, but that he expected them in a cream sauce, whereas, the sauce was more of a light broth that needed to be doctored. That aside, a very nice dinner was enjoyed by us all. We will definitely be back! read more

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As soon as we ate my Mom and I both barely made it to the bathroom with explosive diarrhea!!!!! I will NEVER eat here again and it was without a doubt this food we hadn't eaten anything all day! Run fast, pun intended read more

I had the calamari and my friend had the sand dabs and they were both delicious. They were fresh and well cooked and the vegetables were fresh and not overcooked. We also ordered the pecan pie for dessert which was delicious and the pot fudge sundae, which was huge and a real treat. Will definitely be back. read more

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We are repeat customers here. It's quiet and views are spectacular. Servers are nice good portions for your money. Quality shrimp and fish, as well as seasoned well. Seems to be family owned and love to support family owned businesses. A hidden gem in Alameda Fave dishes: Sauté Fish/shrimp & chips read more

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - Shrimp/Fish & Chips combo - Seafood Near Me - Alameda, California

Food is delicious. There server are very nice they're so hospitable. The ambiance so nice you can see by the water and surrounded with yachts. read more

I came here the second time after 12 years. The restaurant didn't have any upgrades. Food was good, lamb shank and pork ribs are tasty. The view is gorgeous but I think there's smell inside and I got bug bites while eating there. Business is slow on Sunday evening. There were only two big groups including us and a couple for the whole evening. Staffs are friendly and polite. This restaurant should have done better in this prime location. I hope they will do some upgrades especially deep cleaning the carpet. read more

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This is one of our go-to restaurants in Alameda. The food is always excellent, the service is beyond friendly, and it's kind of fun being able to dine outside and look at the water! read more

Kinda disappointed guys . I might give them another chance but idk lol . If you've been my friend on here I LOVE seafood ! I think I'm a hard judge when it comes to seafood restaurants because seafood is so bold in its own right how can you fail ! Sooooo we came for lunch . I called ahead of time and made my reservation. It's off the water so you get a nice view of the water and the boats . 3 stars I'm really giving because of the scenery lol . It was quiet inside and enough space . Seems like it's a local spot since I seen some elders eating alone . I read the reviews before coming . Didn't want to judge but ummm here I am after trying lol . I was super excited to get some oysters but unfortunately they didn't have ANY ?! On a Sunday ?! Wow but ok lol . Crab cake appetizer was the best thing I had ! It was real crab meat , good flavor . Perfect amount of crisp/crunch and not overtaking the actual crab . I got the spring salad . Salad was good too I loved the raspberry dressing they serve it with ( no walnuts like mentioned in the description tho ) my friend got Cajun seafood pasta . It was good ! I wish I would of ordered that lol . It's made with angel hair which I love ! Plump prawns . I got the seafood sauté which is SUPPOSED to come with prawns scallops and lump crab meat in a lemon garlic sauce . The sauce was bland I didn't taste ANY of the ingredients mentioned in the description lol . I had to literally DROWN my plate in lemon juice and pepper just to taste what I was looking for . And crab meat where ? It was barely anything there . The rice pilaf was DRY as hell like it had been sitting in a warming pan . I was disappointed with MY meal and I've seen other reviews . Idk if this is a hit or miss type of restaurant. They definitely hit most of our order and missed mines ! I'll see if I come back again . Oh yes the waiter I had was very nice and attentive . So good customer service but I'm not quite sure about food . read more

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I would go here for the views and and ambiance - not so much for the food. They in the past had happy hour specials that made it an incredible value. That was before covid not sure if they still exist. Very nice looking restaurant but it isn't so expensive that you have to leave it for special occasions only. Service and food was good - but not great. One small example is the soup tasted no better than if I opened a can. Sounds so harsh but true. Overall I like the place and if your a tourist you might really enjoy this so much more than some hole in the wall. I do think that food snobs wouldn't like the place at all though. A good bet. Give it a try. See if there are any specials - I usually order that as I feel like more people will order and so it will be fresher. Some people think the opposite about ordering specials - they are just moving out the old inventory. read more

Absolutely a tucked away gem. I usually spend my Alameda shopping time either downtown or at South Shore. Had a craving for fish and chips. Yelp directed me to Pier 29 on the North side of the island. Awesome ! Situated between the marina and the Bay, it is wonderful. The food was great and service was top notch. Inside is cozy and a bit classy. Prices were very good. They have a wine list as well as a cocktail list in addition to the extensive dining menu. LOL---thought tempted to divert my cravings, I stuck with the fish and chips. Super delicious. I plan to go back soon and try something else. read more

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Had a good experience here with my girlfriend. We had drinks and food. The setting is scenic and the staff is friendly. My only complaint is that it's a little bit expensive. read more

Joined a few family members for lunch. There were other small groups have lunch today as well. Felt very comfortable and inviting. Seated promptly and served water quickly. Their menu is extensive and there is something for everyone. Seafood, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, pork and beef entrees served along with salads and thick rich clam chowder. I chose the Pier 29 Sandwich; a combination of shrimp and crab with cheese, grilled and served with your choice of fries or salad. I chose to add Clam Chowder with was thick and tasty. Service was great! There was a very nice bar upon entering the restaurant and the views of San Francisco were breathtaking. Reasonably priced with parking in front. Will definitely return. read more

I wasn't able to take pictures of our food because we were caught in our conversations, but I can tell you that the location is beautiful. As for the food, it is very much mediocre. I got the lamb shank and it was literally a regular size lamb shank with gravy slapped on it. It was still tender, but very plain taste. I loved my mash potatoes and veggies, they were cooked and made perfectly. My coworker had the pork masala with gravy and mushrooms and she said it was typical. What I should have ordered was the fried shrimp and fries that my boss got because it looked really good and he finished his whole plate - LOL! So my best guess is to get their fried foods which should hit cause how can anything be a miss with fried foods, unless its super soggy with oil. But my boss really enjoyed his fried shrimp and fries. Other than that, this place has been here for awhile, which you can tell with the decoration and the elderly people that are there. Don't get me wrong, I love being around elderly people, but this is most likely their go to spot, cause at lunch at 12pm, I seen a few grandpa's at the bar drinking it up - LOL! But like I always say, don't knock it till you try it. read more

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Alameda, California

It's a really lovely local restaurant with a fantastic view. I went on a Wednesday night. The service is excellent but ... the joint needs a MAJOR upgrade drink menu and interior design wise. The main dishes are the best. My Cajun seafood with rice pillof was tasty. It was flavorful and spicy. However the drinks were too sweet, the tiramisu was also nothing like a real tiramisu (no need for whip cream and chocolate syrup on it!) It felt like someone went to Safeway and BevMo and just made food and drinks mixes without trying to get creative. Sort of like a college or senior home cafeteria . I am giving it a 2 start - instead of 1 star - because the waiter was very nice and remade my drink. Plenty parking is available. I want to come back because the view is epic but not sure what to eat or drink read more

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Nice quiet place with an Avery big menu and variety of items. Both marina or bay view. Great service. Good food. read more

Went here last minute during lunch, yummy appetizers and great service oh and I had one tasty margarita. Only recommendation is more seafood options please. read more

I made a reservation here for Mother's Day. However, when we arrived, the host at the front was not very welcoming. Instead of guiding us to our table, she said she would "check" on the table and then waved at us from across the room. We did not receive bread like the other guests and had to wait over 10 minutes for our menus. The calamari and oysters tasted fresh. The shrimp, chicken and sausage in my Ballena Bay Pasta were good but the white sauce was watery. I also observed clusters of ants on the windowsill next to my table, making me question the restaurant's cleanliness. I chose Pier 29 for Mother's Day because I had a pleasant experience there in the past, but it appears that the quality of both their food and service have declined since then. I would not recommend dining here. read more

Had the pleasure of sharing time with family on two separate birthday occasions. May 2021 and July 2021, my mother and I celebrated our birthdays here. Great food, great drinks, great times! Dogs allowed on balconies and patios. Bring cupcakes, if you bring your own dessert. We brought two pies, and they cut one pie up into 12 slices or something, instead of two pies into 6 slices each. I think they charged us $2.00 each slice? So we brought a $12 pie in and paid $24 for them to slice it? I thought the point was to save money? I was not the one who asked them to cut it, and I know any nice restaurant would charge for that service. Steep, but we paid it, and we'll never do that again. That's my only complaint. read more

It was my first time here. The location is beautiful, but why was it empty and on a weekend. Inside and out the place looked very dated. It could use some upgrades. I selected the prawns and chips and the meal came out really fast I must admit. It tasted well. The chips were crispy as well. But when I looked at my coleslaw I pulled a weird item. It looked like a pasta shell, but it did not feel like pasta. I placed it on the side and kept eating. The staff was friendly. read more

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - What the heck is that? I pulled it from my coleslaw. No, it's not pasta. - Seafood Near Me - Alameda, California

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Fish n chips: lots of batter with a small amount of tasteless fish inside. The bread they served was stale and cold. The restaurant was almost empty. Such a beautiful place but just not good food. read more

Food good Service good Ambience good Everything good For dessert I recommend crème brûlée read more

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Those of you who read my regular reviews know that I rarely give 1 star , so the overall experience had to be pretty awful. I move locations, but my co-worker and I still try to get to lunch. We decided to try this place as we both like the marina atmosphere and the seafood, and thought it might be comparable to Horatios, at least for lunch. (insert red buzzer here) We walked in, and the place was not busy at all, and we were seated fairly promptly. Given the menu and perusing it. The waitstaff didn't have to ask if we needed more time, because it took a while to come back to the table. Order a shrimp melt sandwich, and my co-worker ordered shrimp salad oysters and a cup of clam chowder. We were told the oysters would take about 15 mins. Fine. We ordered our drinks. They came 10 min later, then my colleages clam chower came out. luke warm, thick as all get out, hardly any Ipotatoes and barely any clams. I have a feeling it wasn't made on the premises. And older couple of ladies came maybe 5 mins after us, waited 10 minutes just to get their orders. My sandwich came, and my colleagues shrimp salad. Wow! The sandwich greasely came out looking loney with a lilttle spear pickle. I also got a clam chowder, which was super salty, and not from the seafood. My colleague shrimp salad was bay shrimps, which they didn't mention on the menu, so we thought they might be medium. After 20 mins, we caught a young man waiter, who looked like he really didn't want to be there and inquired about the oysters. The table next to us also asked about their bread. Said he'd go check, came out, said it was coming (no estimate), and no people skills whatsoever (not good for the service industry). This whole experience wasted almost 1.5 of our time. If you are looking for lunch during your week, this is not it. You'll be late back from lunch and not just by 15 min.. The is a no for me. Other than being on the marina, skip this place and save your money. read more