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    Pier 6

    4.0 (812 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Hot Blooded Oysters
    Talitha C.

    This spot is absolutely date night fun approved. Me and the hubs took the little drive from Houston one evening so we could eat some good seafood. We were able to catch a seat at the bar on a Saturday evening. The place was mostly packed and to our surprise it had a nice upbeat cool vibe. The decor was Xmas themed and boy did they go all out. The music was done in well taste and as at a nice temp to have a conversation. The bar tender was very personable and made some great off label drinks. I wish I remembered his name Now to the food: Crab Cakes- 10/10- nicely pan friend with a good flaky crust and mostly all crab. The lemon care sauce was a plus Salmon Crudo- 10/10. It was fresh and the tasty capers and citrus addition was fantastic. Hot Blooded Oysters- 5/10. They were decent but I'm East Coast Oyster girl so I felt that these lacked a little flavor but they weee cooked well. Seafood Fondue- 10/10- this was very creamy and rich. They definitely didn't skimp on the meat. Martinis-10/10. Only one is listed but all that he made was fantastic. We'll definitely be back during the day so we can sit Pier side and enjoy the waaaater.

    Lobster bisque
    Herlinda M.

    Pier 6 is casual finer dining with great parking. Getting out of the car, the aromas hit you. There were beautiful waterfront views, roomy outdoor seating, and a lively bar area with plenty of TVs for catching the game. I loved the thoughtful touches, swings facing the bay, a pier to take a stroll and take in the view, a more relaxed lounge area with Adirondack chairs, and fire pits that make the whole space feel like a coastal getaway. You can pull up to the marina by boat. The music added a great vibe without being overwhelming. The restaurant is family friendly. I started with a Bloody Mary, which was the only disappointment of the day. It looked pretty (the pearl toothpick for the olives was adorable), but the flavor leaned more "tomato sauce" than spicy brunch cocktail. A little more seasoning would have gone a long way. My husband ordered the cucumber lime oysters with Tajín, and he loved the light, fresh taste. He also tried the gumbo with potato salad, which he enjoyed, though personally I would have preferred mine served with rice. I went with the lobster bisque, and this was the star of my meal. Huge, tender chunks of lobster, a comforting heat in the broth, and a soft cheddar biscuit that was so good I genuinely considered ordering a second one. Highly recommend. To finish, my husband had the burger, which was similar to a smash burger and came on a buttery brioche bun with cheese, pickles, and sauce. He added lettuce, tomato, and jalapeños, and really enjoyed it. We were lucky to have Alejo as our server, he was attentive, friendly, and incredibly fast. We were shocked at how quickly dishes came out, especially during brunch. If you're looking for a picturesque spot on the water with elevated food, great service, and a coastal-chic vibe, Pier 6 absolutely deserves a visit. Perfect for brunch, game days, or a relaxed afternoon by the bay.

    Vena W.

    I loved the atmosphere and the vibe, the food and drinks were solid. Unfortunately, the customer service really dragged the experience down. After our meals were served, I tried multiple times to get the attention of any waiter, and it felt like I was invisible. Several staff members were just standing around, yet no one acknowledged us until I actually got up and walked over to them. The final straw was the way my food issue was handled. The "checks" my waiter went through felt more like an accusation, and the waiter's wording was insulting. I'm chalking it up to someone not realizing how their words came across, but still, that one experience was enough for me and everyone at my table to say we won't be coming back. This was my first visit, and because of how we were treated, it'll also be my last.

    Watermelon and tajin salad
    Farrah A.

    So, our last few experiences at Pier 6 have been a-ok. Not 5-star great like when they first opened, but just ok. Here's why: 1. I'm such a huge fan of carrots, and wouldn't recommend the "charred carrots" anymore; they aren't really charred. They're glazed and quickly fired up. No char. No caramelization. No tender carrots. 2. Our recent ordered of grilled "Prestige oysters" no longer had the melted butter to sop up with the toasted bread. And the bread, well, it wasn't really toasted. 3. One of our favorite menu items-aside from their gulf oysters-is the fish dip. It was lacking a good amount of fish that we are used to them serving. It was mostly all dip. I *rarely* send anything back; and in this case, we had to (and the server kindly removed it from our bill). Pier 6 does have some of the best Gulf Oysters around; and we still enjoy going for the bay views, oysters, and drinks.

    SJ K.

    Always an amazing time dining & vibing at Pier 6! It's a bit more of a drive, but it's always worth coming here as it feels like you've made it to a vacation destination once you're out here! Beautiful views of the sea & pier. Perfect spot for a special occasion, happy hour, date night, or catching up with a friend (basically anything with a lot of outdoor, indoor seating options) Highly recommend starting with the seafood fondue (absolutely delicious, cheese, w the perfect amount of chunks of seafood mixed in) and calamari as appetizers. For entrees - you can't go wrong w any of the seafood dishes! My favorite is the seafood pasta. & Service was attentive & reasonable even on a busy weekend night.

    Good but not spicy
    Vik P.

    So to start if off i made a reservation for outside a day early and when we got there the waitress says they don't have table out side but we can sit at the bar. As walking to the bar there were a lot of tables open. Disappointed!. I still enjoyed my time but was still upset, one the oysters that we ordered were not great, weird super airy, the bite was a bit deflated idk how to explain it but they weren't great and the ice platter was already half melted by the time it got to us. Appetizer- calamari- more fried crumbs than calamari fare warning Drinks were okay but not great for the price I had the "extra spicy seafood pasta". Which was not spicy at all, it was good but seriously man a person says extra spicy and you give them mild wtf. It must be catered to the ppl there. I should have said Indian spicy. All in all experience was medium, but the view was great. Ppl also mentioned different types of oysters but all they had was raw, but i like raw personally myself but wouldn't mind trying others. I would definitely give another try as i have friends that love this place.

    Donna B.

    Had a great experience here! Came with some friends to celebrate my birthday. Had the mimosa flight which really started my day out great! We tried several items and no one had any complaints. Would recommend going again for a destination restaurant. Very good! Great views and great food!

    Hot blooded oysters
    Deborah N.

    When you know a place has gone downhill - you know it has to do with service!!! And sadly, this time around the food was sub par as well! I can't believe it!!! I am no regular patron, but when I can. I always try to bring my friends and spread the word about how great Pier 6 is - especially their hot blooded oysters, but that stops today! I took my besties for a girls day trip here the other day, and all we were met with was rude service and sub par food. I called the restaurant the day before to confirm whether or not they allowed dogs - and while they DO allow dogs, it's only on their patio. So I arrived around maybe fifteen past 5pm and asked if we could sit outside. The hostess at the stand was less than helpful, so another hostess came by and when I spoke to her she was very rude. There was no urgency in her willingness to help us find an available table on the patio and when she did, I asked her if she could show me the "couch" seating and she gave us an attitude. We walk out and I ask her if we can sit there and have some drinks and then move to an actual table, and she proceeded to give me some lame story about how if we were to move to another section she wouldn't know if that would affect the servers section or tab, etc....i happened to see an MOD and stopped him and explained to him what the hostess told me and of course that wasn't the case - so then it appears the hostess said something to the rest of the staff and now everyone was being unfriendly and rude towards us. I so looked forward to the hot blooded oysters too but they were not as fresh and hot and melty as I remember them to be...I was not and fan of their watermelon margaritas either as they had made them with reposado instead of a clear tequila... all in all, for driving 1.5 hours through houston traffic to be met with terrible customer service and sub par food was not what I had envisioned. The only great thing that came out of this trip was a beautiful sunset.

    Oysters and Watermelon Daisy
    Rachal R.

    Stopped by Pier 6 for Memorial Day. We had the raw oysters, the prestige oysters, the crudo and the gumbo. The raw oysters were very good. Some reviews I read stated the oysters were not very plump, and I found that it quite the opposite. These were probably the most plump oysters I have had all season (and I have oysters just about everywhere). The prestige oysters were good, but I prefer them with a little more butter/lemon juice. The crudo was delicious. The gumbo was okay. Not the best or the worst we have ever had. Although we had a reservation, we arrived early and opted to sit at the bar. The restaurant was packed and very busy. Pier 6 had a dedicated oyster shucker which meant that we did not have to wait forever for oysters. I was quite surprised that when we put our order in, in about 2 minutes, our order appeared. We remembered to tip him because we appreciated the quick response time! It was a fun vibe. For Memorial Day they had a balloon display, a balloon artist for the kids, a face painter, stilt walker, bounce house and as we were leaving around 4 p.m. live music. While I was there with no children, there were plenty there with children and all seemed to be having a great time. I am not local to the area - it is about a 45/50 min drive for me. But Pier 6 is a place I will likely go to again on a long weekend when I have some time and a craving for some oysters.

    Tide to Fried
    William L.

    Visited Pier 6 at the recommendation of some friends while staying near Kemah. Highly recommend getting reservations on the weekend, this place gets packed. The crispy red snapper may go into my top 3 best fried fish dishes I've had to date; however, all other courses were so-so. While certainly a solid restaurant and choice, I don't think Pier 6 lives up to the wait and hype it has received. Service was... okay due to how busy they were. Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? No Would I Return? No Food Taste- 7/10 Ambiance - 10/10 Service - 6/10 Value- 6/10

    View from our table
    Nghi T.

    The services was great. Kyle took a good care of us. Even when there was a small incident with our food he took care of it promptly. The food was better than our expectations, especially the steak. The scallops were cooked nicely, still juicy and tender. The sauce was flavorful. The blackened red snapper was also great. But what really stands out was crab cake. I like it not overdosed with cornbread/panko or whatever carb it was, but nicely loaded with a lot of crab meat. And the sauce paired well with the crab cake. The vibe was delightful especially when the sun was setting. We are definitely coming back when the weather is cooler to try their outdoor seating.

    Main dining area
    Alicia N.

    The ambiance is nice! There is a bar in the center of the floor as you walk in. Outdoor seating is on the pier. Such a beautiful view! The staff was amazing. Trinity was awesome. She had excellent recommendations. I had the grilled red fish and crawfish Mac and cheese. Also ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer. My mom had brussel sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes and carrots. Everything was good, but I wouldn't get the potatoes, I'd go for double brussel sprouts! lol! If you're thinking about going, do it! I didn't order any alcohol, but the lemon drops look delicious!

    Staycation Margarita
    Keegan L.

    The new drinks are !!!! The Key Lime Pie Martini is...great is an understatement! The Staycation Margarita is fabulous!!!! Great presentation and very yummy!!! We sat at the bar, staff was fun to interact with! Had the burger for an early dinner...#winning! I was very impressed by the fries! Cooked like fries should be! If you don't visit, you're only cheating yourself!!!!

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    So delicious and an awesome vibe. Beautiful waterfront dining with heaters. I can't wait to return

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    Food is good and beer is cold. Service was good along with oysters specials. Free parking

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    Ask the Community - Pier 6

    What is dress attire?

    Anything. I’ve been there for lunch in a shirt and shorts and ive also gone there in a cute summer dress. Dress according to your mood.

    Is this a non-smoking restaurant?

    Yes, it's a non smoking restaurant, at least on the inside.

    Is this a kid friendly establishment?

    Not exactly- it has an outdoor area that might be better suited for children- inside is bar atmosphere and mature setting Water outside so be careful with little one

    Do you have to have a reservation?

    Definitely for Fri, Sat, Sun. I've been several times during the week without one. Highly recommend reservations for party larger than 4 during week.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes we had our dog with us. But you have to be seated outside in the patio. Can not be inside with your dog.

    Can you wear shorts for lunch or dinner?

    Yes

    Need reservations for lunch?

    Yes for Fri, Sat & Sun, and any other day if your party is larger than 4.

    When is happy hour?

    Mon- Fri 4-6:30

    Does outdoor seating require a reservation?

    I've never been able to sit out there without one, but they have been so busy, you almost can't get ANY seat without a reservation.

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