LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION If you are going to Hudson WI, or driving through, eat here. Downtown Hudson has many wonderful restaurants, it is like it is the New Stillwater. Pier 500 has been here for quite some time, and is established. I have been here 4 or 5 times. Parking isn't too bad, and if you do have to walk, it is a beautiful area right across the street from the St Croix River. Now this restaurant, inside and out, is simply divinely decorated. A warm, welcoming atmosphere is definitely the vibe. Now the food: first class menu first class quality first class ingredients first class bar first class chefs FYI, there seems to be a regular soup of the day every week day. A recent visit there revealed that every Saturday is Lobster Bisque day. Be still my heart! Now, a good Lobster Bisque with a glass of Pinot Grigio and a crusty bread is all I need for a meal. This meal delivered!!!!! It conjured up memories of past Lobster Bisques that I have had all over the United States. Most significantly, the homemade one that my dear friend in Utah and I made together, doubling the amount of lobster the recipe called for. Plus her homemade sourdough bread. No restaurant can top that experience! But it is exciting to keep looking! This would have been 5 stars, but the young staff is a little less than professional. Again, as a mature woman, I sometimes get the shaft service wise. Especially when I am solo. Especially from the hostess stand. While that treatment puts a bad taste in my mouth before I even sit down, the excellent food makes up for it. G O O D S O L I D F O O D O N A R I V E R read more

Pier 500 - Really Really good Lobster Bisque - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

The BEST PRIME RIB and strawberry peach sangria. This is our favorite restaurant outside the twin cities! read more

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Please disregard my previous review that was posted earlier this month. It was posted by a relative under my name in error. My experience was delightful, from the food to the service and amenities. read more

Lovely outdoor dining on the St Croix. Had the parmesan crusted walleye which was amazing. Our server was fantastic too. Nice space and the other entrees looked fantastic. Do not Order bread service though. read more

Came from Minnesota and decided to try this place out. The server was very rude to me and my friend, I watched as she was nice to the people that came in and were next to us. That attitude changed for us, I'd be understanding if we were rude but we just sat down and really just kept to ourselves. We would say thank you and even left a good tip in the end. Food was great though read more

Pier 500 is one of the best restaurants in Hudson Wisconsin. They know us by name, the food is consistently excellent and the staff is very attentive! You won't be disappointed when dining out at the Pier... read more

This place is awesome. Nice patio with a great view of the St. Croix river. They have a nice outdoor bar with friendly staff. I've been here a few times but the last couple times. I had the Open Faced Turkey Sandwich and topped it with the fried onion strings. It was nothing less then delicious both times. I will probably have it a few more times until I get sick of it. read more

Pier 500 - Open Faced Rotisserie Turkey Sandwich - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

I'm surprised this place is in the yellow stars, I went here for a lunch date with friends and we had a fantastic time. The service was super great and friendly, we were a group of 5, and after our drink order we asked if we could switch to a different table so we could have a group of 3 at a 4 person, and 2 people at a 2 person table closer to it. They were very accommodating! Also the food, best cheese curds I've ever had. They weren't greasy at all, just delicious fried cheese. I also had the walleye tacos and they were perfect. My friends had the nachos, lobster roll, and walleye sandwich, and all raved about their food. I'd honestly drive back from Minneapolis just to get their food again. Plus the patio is huge and right across from the St Croix! read more

Visited on a Sunday for lunch/brunch with the family on our way to Willow River State Park. We made a reservation and were seated promptly inside (the patio seating is first come, first served only). Server was attentive. Inside space is large, feels comfortable even with all tables occupied. Kids each had a Belgium waffle which were good, though the amount of syrup provided was insufficient, and the metal containers they put the syrup in got real hot under the heat lamp and so they were too hot to handle without using our napkins as potholders. I had the huevos rancheros which were okay - sort of bland. Prices were reasonable. It was an okay experience, I would be happy to go back but won't rush to do so. read more

This restaurant is beautiful on the inside. The prices were reasonable for what felt like a higher end establishment. My husband had chicken pot pie and loved it. I had chicken tacos that I've been craving ever since. Can't wait to go back. read more

Pier 500 is one of our go-to favorites. As a bonus, it is one of the only downtown Hudson restaurants that has its own parking lot. Great location to take a walk after your meal down to the bridge. Ok back to the review! We love Pier 500 for all meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner. Comfortable upscale vibe with reasonable prices. The brunch buffet is 10/10 amazing! With their breakfast they include bottomless mimosas for under $2! Today we opted to order breakfast from the menu instead of doing the buffet to change things up. The French toast is not your typical French toast. It's crispy and sweet but not too sweet. Pier 500 uses very high quality ingredients and they have delicious bacon and sausage links. My breakfast date also enjoyed her eggs Benedict. These came with the herbed hashbrowns which are truly spectacular. Flavor bombs! Thanks Pier 500 for another great meal. read more

Pier 500 - Eggs Benedict with over easy eggs (my companion's request instead of poached eggs) - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

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Beautiful outdoor dining, nice service, and reasonable pricing, what's not to love? Would recommend making a reservation because even during the pandemic the wait was 45 minutes at 1 pm. read more

Pier 500 - Baja chicken tacos Cowboy Burger - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

Located just a short walk from the river, Pier 500 is a great place to enjoy a meal on their patio. This establishment is definitely busy and had a line of patrons coming and going the entire time we were there. Our food served was both welcoming and friendly. She did a fantastic job! Our food choices were the Cheese Curd Burger and the Beer Battered Walleye Sandwich. Both sandwiches were served with a side of fries. They were both really good. Love the Walleye! If you are in the area and looking for a great place to have a meal or just sit on the patio and have a drink and appetizers... Pier Five Hundred will not disappoint. read more

Pier 500 - Cheese Curd Burger - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

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I finally made it to Pier 500 and we had a wonderful experience. Two of us tried out Pier 500 for lunch. They were the next on our list as we continue to eat at every restaurant in Hudson! I'm calling them out as 5 stars. The food was excellent. Everything - from the specialty cocktail, to the appetizers, the soup, the burger, the pasta, and the desserts - all of it was excellent. I particularly loved the house tomato basil soup, the brie cheese curds, and the Mixed Berries Crisp dessert - yum! The service was also great. They seated us quickly and our server was totally on top of everything. The kitchen was also amenable to a couple of special requests. Nice! Finally, Pier 500 has a killer view! The patio and the west-side tables all have a nice view of the St. Croix River. Thanks for a great experience, Pier 500. Thumbs up! -Daddy Maxx Retro read more

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Monkey bread is amazing, lavender lemonade is amazing, brunch was delicious, the view was worth the bill, and the service was top notch. We were lucky to be invited by our friends. I found the negative reviews here to be laughable and entertaining, but don't pay them any mind. We had an amazing time and so will you! read more

We've always had nothing but pleasant and enjoyable dining experiences at pier 500. The ambiance and service are always excellent.

Stopped here on a business trip with a customer. The super large outside patio is just awesome. Great view of the lake. Our experience was awesome. The service was on par, the place was very busy and all the servers were hustling. I enjoyed everything about my meal. They have two types of cheese curds, both are perfect - except by Wisconsin standards, they are served in a small container. We ordered both and with our party of six, there was maybe one or two for each of us. Kind of a bummer at $9ish. Moving on, French Onion soup was excellent. The crouton is crispy and kind of snapped when I chewed. Awesome!!!! I went with the prime rib. The small cut is impressively large, see my picture. The flavor was great and the crust had a great flavor. Overall, just a great experience and good time. read more

I was so looking forward to going to Pier 500 in the reserved Igloo for my birthday today,1/21/2024. we were delayed 30-40 minutes doe our reservation. on top of this the temperature in the igloo never was above 45 F food was cold. I would not recommend this venue to anyone!!!! my granddaughter grilled cheese was like a hockey puck!!! big price for a very poor and disappointing lunch/dinner read more

We stopped by for brunch on a beautiful Sunday morning in June. I was pleasantly surprised to find there was no wait for a table outside on the patio. The view of the St. Croix river is the best in Hudson. For food, I ordered the Ham and Cheddar omelette. It was served with herbed and cheesey hashbrowns that were delicious and rich. The omelette itself was fluffy and well cooked. It usually comes with toast, but I don't eat gluten so the kitchen swapped for extra hashbrowns. My husband ordered the Prime Rib Hash. It was pretty good, but the poached eggs were verrrry runny. To the point that the dish had liquid at the bottom of the bowl. My husband kind of just picked around it and ate it anyway. The service was great and the view is hard to beat. We learned that they have .99 cent mimosas in the bar area outside, so we will be back for that soon. read more

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I have now been here twice - once in the summer and another in the fall. The first time I came here with my boyfriend during the summer, and sitting outside next to the river was absolutely gorgeous. It was busy, but didn't feel too crowded. I ordered one of the bowls and would highly recommend. The second time in the fall, I ordered the chicken and waffles. It was a great meal, but what I got for $15 seemed a bit small in terms of portion. It would've been nice to have a side - like fries or fresh fruit. Otherwise, the staff were friendly and waitress (Katie) was very nice! Would definitely come here again. read more

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Advertising in my face and food poisoning. Thanks. Just thanks. I ordered a burger, done medium. Boy am I paying for it right now. You know that mid way through the meal thought of "something isnt right here". Yeah my guts hate me right now. I should have gotten the salad! The picture is of the men's bathroom. Which I just thought was disturbing but I really didn't think of writing a review until that burger started a coup d'etat in my stomach. And my stomach is basically a garbage disposal. Get your burger well done! read more

Pier 500 - Advertising at the urinals - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

Great service, great food, and a nice view of the river. Walleye cakes were amazing and the Rotisserie chicken was off the hook! We will definitely be back. read more

We love Pier 500! We moved to North Hudson in December 2023 and we're still checking out all of the restaurants in the area. Pier 500 so far is our very favorite. My go to each time is the rotisserie chicken sandwich. It's perfect and the best rotisserie chicken I've ever had anywhere. The special thing about the sandwich is they give you a dish of gravy to dunk it in... oh my gravy, goodness! They make their rotisserie chicken in house. I wish I could take home a whole chicken to enjoy all week. I think the fries are coated which makes them fabulous! Pier, thanks for the view of the park, the river and thank you for the amazing food and friendly service. read more

Our son took us to this restaurant when we were in Minneapolis visiting him. He had discovered it shortly after he moved to the area and has eaten there several times. Many of their menu choices sounded delicious, but I chose the rotisserie chicken dinner. My husband ordered the pork chop dinner. The other two ordered the rotisserie chicken sandwich and the mac and cheese with chicken added. While we waited for our meals, we enjoyed the little nuggets of deep fried cheese curds with marinara sauce for dipping. We were in Wisconsin, so cheese curds seemed a good choice. They were delicious. When our entrees arrived, we dove right in, forgetting to snap a picture of each dish! My chicken was tender and moist. It was very flavorful and had a light gravy drizzled over it. It came with green beans, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and I substituted broccoli for the garlic mashed potatoes. Everyone else thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well. Dessert was tempting, but we were too full. Our server was friendly and fun to interact with. It was a great experience. read more

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Our experience at Pier 500 was pretty positive, the staff was relatively friendly and the waiter was very sweet. The igloo experience was beautiful and there was a wonderful fireplace to heat up the igloo. We did think the lavender lemonade was a bit disappointing as it was very sugary and didn't taste the best. However, the chicken was soft and there were tons of nachos. The power bowl was pretty tasty as well! Would recommend trying this place if you have the opportunity!! read more

Pier 500 - Nachos, power bowl, and Wood Fired Rotisserie Chicken - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

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The food is excellent!!! Our family of six went for a holiday lunch, we all ordered something different. Before we knew it we were all passing our plates to get everyone a taste our lunch. They were all super good. The staff were great and friendly and very accommodating. We will return and if you want a great place to eat check it out. read more

Excellent food. A classy but friendly ambience. Wait staff was very attentive. Good wine selection.

Tried to experience a nice night out during COVID. Have been to Pier 500 a few times and have been happy with the food/service, but that ended tonight. My girlfriend ordered the "special" salad which was the lime kissed shrimp salad. Sounded good on the menu, looked embarrassing when delivered. The shrimp aspect of the salad consisted of a skewer of 3 of the smallest shrimp I've ever seen. This salad was priced at $16. Very disappointed and honestly embarrassed for Pier 500 serving something like that. My walleye sandwich was decent and my salt/vinegar fries were good. Knowing that management was ok with serving a salad like that definitely makes me think twice of dining here again. read more

Every time I mention I live in Hudson people ask if I have been to Pier 500 like it is so worth doing. It certainly looks busy with people hanging around waiting for their table and opportunity to dine here so I did not want to be missing out and made it a goal to see what the fuss was all about. I just don't get it really! I went here Sunday afternoon with the ladies because we all wanted to sit outside somewhere and enjoy a patio by the water. The water is not close enough for me. They have cheesy plastic chairs that are in danger of cracking if you weigh more than 100 pounds. The Food is overpriced for the quality that they are striving for. I ordered one of their seasonal drink offerings cucumber basil martini---it was like syrup and i did not even drink half of it but do you think they noticed and said oh can I offer you something else. NOT! They serve you in plastic disposable cups and I hate that when it is under the disguise of a fine dining establishment--- We had rotisserie chicken and some sides--the mac-n-cheese--go up the street to agave it is better, a dollar less, and triple the portion. The chicken was okay but not memorable. People smoke all around the patio and I was quite surprised at the colorful crowd that congregated here on a Sunday afternoon-I have been all around the other dive-type bars in Hudson and this was a different mix of people that I have seen out and about in Hudson. Good place to grab a beer and people watch perhaps on a nice breezy evening or afternoon--but save your money and get your meal elsewhere. read more

First of all, BEST service in a very long time. They have a really wonderful wait staff. Beautiful deck to sit on in the summer which we very much enjoyed. I had the gouda nachos (appetizer) which were phenomenal next time I'd appreciate more salsa + toppings off the bat, but they were sure to bring them when I asked. The eggs were not a fan favorite... texture not on point. If you like crispy hashbrowns, don't get theirs. They're very very potatoey, almost like a mashed potato. I'm looking forward to trying it again in the future for a meal other than breakfast! read more

Pier 500 - Monkey bread - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

Excellent service and friendly staff - the children's menu was broad in scope and they were in truth- family friendly. Adult meals were excellent as well with a wide selection of food and drinks, and reasonable pricing. The divided spaces made it very quiet throughout for the non-family adults and gave it a nice pub 'feel' for all. read more

Excellent meal!! Best key lime dessert I've ever had. Can definitely share between 4 people. Sat on the patio with a beautiful view of the St. Croix river. Darlene was our waitress....very sweet. read more

Pier 500 - Key Lime dessert - American Near Me - Hudson, Wisconsin

Only positive I can give is bathrooms were clean! Reservation at 7:45 went 15 minutes past our scheduled time? Seated after 8pm. Tables sat empty for 20 minutes while we sat at the bar? Bartenders did not acknowledge our presence even to say " be with you in a few minutes"? We sat at the bar and waited patiently with a bartender right in front of us but not looking at us and then several minutes later one of the 2 bartenders finally spoke to us? Starter Salad took 15 minutes? Pasta was good but not great? So we drove 45 minutes and there was NOTHING special about our experience. Bummed because it used to be special to go out to eat. Probably wouldn't recommend this place unless maybe off hours? I will spend money elsewhere I guess. They won't even notice! Our wait person she was sweet! read more

Went there to try something new. Atmosphere was alright, service was very good provided by Gideon. Went there to try the lobster Mac and cheese bc the picture looked great. Ordered walleye cakes and nachos which were delicious. Drinks were good as well. Then the entrees came and were disappointing. The spaghetti was drenched in sauce where that was all you taste and get would get a mouthful of sauce with each bite. The chicken meatball was loaded with Italian seasoning and it was overpowering. Lobster Mac was good but nothing exciting, not worth the price. Overall everything was great until the entrees... read more

Amazing food, service and view. We had a group of 4 and went at 5pm. The place got more crowded as the night went on. We sat outside in August and we were comfortable. We didn't do any appetizers. We had some local beer and some wine. Great choices. We had a shrimp pasta special that was delightful. Big portion, but not heavy. We had the encrusted walleye and it was light and refreshing. The filet steak was cooked perfectly. We didn't feel rushed. Had a pleasant night with great service. read more

No reservations on a Saturday at lunchtime. Plenty of open tables. We went to bar and got 2 bloody Mary's- worst I've ever had! No garnish, no salt, boring mix. For $25 there should've had some WOW involved! Don't recommend the bloody Mary's. Finally we were seated after 25 minutes at one of the booths that was already open when we arrived. Service was good, our French onion soup was ok. Not much flavor. We shared the nachos and they were good. Wished it was better weather and patio was open as they have a great view overlooking the River! I'll go again in nicer weather if we can sit outside. read more

I always get the rotisserie chicken and it's always so damn good I can't even get to the rest of the menu. The food is always hot and the service has always been stellar. Great place to eat. read more

Excellent every time. I have had a couple birthday parties with 10 plus people. Food and service outstanding! The patio in the summer is awesome too. read more

Great food and staff. Best chicken meatballs! Pier 500 is a staple in downtown Hudson and the riverfront.

Delicious Food and friendly service. All servers wear masks and tables are spaced apart for safety. I started with the shrimp chowder. There was a perfect amount of shrimp and it was a great for my taste buds. The lobster roll was delicious. It had the perfect blend on seasonings. The pan fried walleye was outstanding. It is a great meal for a "taste of Minnesota/Northern Wisconsin." The walleye was pan fried so it had a nice crisp coating. The wild rice complemented the walleye. Their green beans were unique and delicious. We will be back! read more

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