This place was great me and my Partner loved it everything was fresh and my partner loved the shrimp and the customer service was amazing :) you guys are the best read more

I won't lie. Didn't like seafood but I always wanted to try a seafood boil. I'm so glad I went here for my first experience. Oh it's absolutely delicious. Great environment. Great and very helpful staff. This will be my go to place and I will be recommending to others! read more

I am pleasantly surprised from my recent visit here tonight. I came once or twice before and wasn't wowed but I'm glad it was different this time. We came in craving a good seafood boil and left completely blown away. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned--every bite was on point. The shrimp, crab, and sausage were all cooked perfectly, and the sauce was next level very flavorful. But what really made the experience stand out was our server, Natalie. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed the entire time. You can tell she genuinely cares about giving great service, and it made the whole meal even better. If you're looking for a spot with incredible seafood and top-tier service, this is it. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Very disappointed with my experience at Pier 88 tonight. Drove down here and I live 30 minutes away. I've been coming here regularly for a long time, but this will probably be my last visit. I arrived at 9:05 PM for a party of two and was told the kitchen was already closed, even though I've come around the same time plenty of times before and never had service denied, keep in mind they close at 10pm... Consistency and customer service matter, and tonight was really frustrating. Will be my last. Looks like boiling crab will be the go to again. read more

I was so glad when this seafood boil opened in Temecula! Seafood boils are an all time favorite food for me. I've ate here a couple times, and remember it was good enough to come back. Came back for Mother's Day and it's not how I remember it. The seasoning was way too salty and there was too much butter and water so it was not as good as I remember it to be. We ordered it at a medium spice level, which is generally a good amount of spice. But theirs wasn't really spicy at all that it could've passed for mild or no spice at all. The shrimp quality was okay, you could tell that it was cheap shrimp but the crab and lobster tails were not bad. Customer service ebbed and flowed, there were times where we were checked on so much while we were eating already and times where they forgot our drinks or would go a while without checking on us. The plastic table covers were too small for the table so it wasn't fun trying to make sure all the butter grease wouldn't get on our forearms, clothes or lap. We did have bibs but we still got some of the stuff on our clothes because the table cover kept sliding around. Overall experience was okay, but I think I'll start exploring other nearby seafood boils. read more

Picked up dinner last night. When it was time for dinner, I opened up the bag and realized that it was so watered down and less seasoning. They didn't wait for all the water to be drained to be added to the seasoning. It's the best in town but honestly I rather take a drive to San Marcos and be satisfied and not upset. read more

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My grandson wanted to try this place and we finally found the time. We ordered the kings special and added crawfish and sausage with the garlic butter. We poored it out on the table, but next time we will leave it in the bag, what a mess hahaha but great fun. The garlic butter was ok, I don't think it was real butter but had a good flavor. The seafood was great! Everything was cooked just right and we finished the entire table of food! Definitely coming back for this again! read more

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Yikes, I'm honestly surprised by the overall high ratings for this place. My hubby and I came here a few days ago for the first time and were really looking forward to it. We ordered the Famous Low Country Boil, a half pound of crab legs with the 88 Special (medium spice), extra corn, rice, and a side of butter. The flavor was... just average run-of-the-mill typical franchise standard. And the medium spice had very little kick to it. If you like actual spice, you'll probably want to go higher. They also don't give that much sauce compared to other boiling crab spots, so that was a bit disappointing. Service also wasn't great. Our waitress was nice, but pretty inattentive. Our food came out without the side of butter I specifically asked for, and she had been chatting at another table for a solid 10 minutes. The second my husband got up to ask the host for butter, she suddenly came over to check on us. It just didn't feel like anyone else mattered. I noticed another table had to flag her down too. I'd genuinely love to hear from SD locals who've been to Crab Hut, The Boiling Crab, or Crab Pub and how this compares-- because in my opinion, this was subpar and disappointing for the price. Unfortunately, we wouldn't go back. We'll continue to make the drive down to SD for much better boiling crab. read more

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It was amazing! So excited to have my favorite type of food near me finally! Food was amazing the salt and pepper crab to die for The muscles don't overcook and they have a full bar! read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood &Bar - A picture of the combo platter yummy - Seafood Near Me - Temecula, California

We came here to celebrate my brother's birthday and all I can say is, FINALLY there's a really good seafood broil place in the Temecula/Murrieta area. I was pretty excited to try this place because it took over Tilted Kilt - so the restaurant was pretty spacious. It's very clean inside & the nautical theme was very cute. The servers in my opinion were a bit lacking. We had one server in the beginning who was extremely sweet & checked up on us often, but she was done with her shift so she did a courtesy check-up with us to let us know that someone else was going to be helping us the rest of the night. We probably only saw this server once in the beginning and she disappeared for the rest of the night. We constantly had to grab other servers walking by to ask for things we needed. Though the food, I'd say is a good 4/5! Really good prices for the combo seafood broils, we got the $108 seafood special with lobster, snow crab, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, and 2 different types of clams. It was a great deal & a HUGE load of food. Between 4 of us, we still couldn't finish the combo deal. Perfect for leftovers. Regardless, the experience here was great and the sauce was pretty good - medium is pretty spicy FYI so you'll get a nice hot tingle to your food! read more

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Wanted to try this place since they opened. My son loves a seafood boil. They have happy hour too so that's a plus. We came in around 4:30 on a Friday. Not too crowded. Lovely place with a bar and lots of tables. Music great and servers greet you right away. I ordered the happy hour cheese sticks and calamari. I would not recommend these tasted like cafeteria food items. We also got the oyster basket and my guy liked it. Fries were good. My son got the famous low country seafood boil. That's where it's at!! Flavorful and delicious and good amount of food. We added extra eggs and potatoes. I'll get that next time. Service was excellent. read more

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We celebrated our daughter's accomplishment of attaining a high score on her DAT and requested to dine at Pier 88. It was our first time here and it reminded me of Crab Hut. This venue however, had more ocean view designs hanging from the ceiling and walls. The replica of sharks looks fascinating as well. We ordered a pound of shrimp for six and the house platter, which included calamari, chicken wings and cheese balls. The crinkle-cut fries were also crispy. Everything tasted great. The staff are friendly and the food was served quickly. I found this place not too busy on a Tuesday night. We look forward to trying their lobster the next time we visit. read more

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I like this seafood restaurant a lot , a great addition to Temecula. I only wish the sauce was thicker, it was very watery. Everything else was good. I had the oysters, sweet potato fries, and the shrimp, crab, sausage, and corn bundle. Service was fine, it's a really large restaurant great for big parties. I came in on a Friday night, service wasn't slow but could be more efficient if it was staffed more. read more

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Great service awesome food we got the calamari and green mussels delicious with a Bloody Mary on the side and an Long Island drink read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood &Bar - Calamari and M7. Green Mussel 1/2 LB - Seafood Near Me - Temecula, California

New spot alert!! Wanted to check out this new restaurant since the previous place closed quite some time ago. Sadly, there have been multiple restaurants at this location in recent years. I have a feeling, Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar is here to stay! There was a bit of a wait when we arrived on Saturday evening at around 5:30. That would be expected. However, the wait wasn't more than 10-15 minutes as the parties ahead of us were seated rather quickly. Our server, Zayna, was really friendly when we asked about the menu and needing a few extra minutes to decide. After we ordered, it wasn't long before our food started coming out. We ordered the Famous Low Country Boil (1/2 Lb Snow Crab Legs, 1/2 Lb Shrimp, 1/2 sausages and added 1 Lb black mussels, 1 Lb of broccoli and a side of steamed rice. Also got a side salad to round out the meal. The order came with potatoes and corn on the cobb. The Low Country Boil would easily feed 2 adults. Since we were both HANGRY, the add ons were perfect! Maybe a little too much broccoli, but it was all UH-MAZ-ING! Spice wise we requested the Pier 88 Special which has Cajun, garlic butter and lemon pepper with medium heat. Be prepared to make a mess! Bibs provided. Keep on Yelp'n! read more

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This was my first time at Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar in Temecula, and I was seriously impressed! We ordered the Famous Low Country Boil and added black mussels and broccoli. It was delicious, perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. We also ordered house garden salad and a bowl of steamed rice, and between the two of us, we were completely full with leftovers to take home. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, great vibes all around. If you're craving seafood, I highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be back! Yelp ya later! read more

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Great food with great customer service. The food had flavor it wasn't boiled out. The staff was nice and helpful with any issues that arose. We will be back soon. read more

Almost forgot to review it's been a couple months when I went. Anyways, I went here when I was pregnant as a surrogate and was dying for some oysters. So I decided to give this place a try. Service was amazing. The young gentleman was very kind and was sure to put extra ice in my cup with my soda. Everything was absolutely delicious! Although I got a little sick after most likely due to eating too much fried oysters. The place is nicely decorated and fun looking. Now that I'm not pregnant I'll definitely be back. read more

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Heard the Temecula got a new seafood boil and had to try! We went on a Friday night around 7 and were sat down right away. It's super clean here and the area is kept clean. I ordered 1lb shrimp, 1lb crawfish, and .5lb Manila clams (the waitress said the Manila is more buttery than the white clams which I couldn't agree more!) We got it dressed 88 house way with extra garlic. It was pretty salty and oily, I expected it to be a little more flavorful but it's okay. We also got Cajun fries on the side. read more

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As a self-proclaimed (and widely known!) seafood lover, I have to say Pier 88 did not disappoint. I ordered the Pier 88 Combo, and it was definitely generous enough to share between 2-3 people. My kids shared a pound of snow crab along with a fried shrimp basket, and they enjoyed every bite just as much as I did. The Pier 88 sauce, which mixes all the sauces together, was absolutely delicious--I couldn't resist dipping every single bite right back into it. The portions, flavor, and fun vibe make this spot one we'll definitely be returning to. They have cocktail drinks too! We can't wait to go again! read more

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It was my birthday and I have been wanting to try this place since it opened, so this seemed like a wonderful opportunity to try something local. We have been to lots of places similar to this but never local before as we tend to veer towards the infamous Boiling Crab establishments. The ambiance is an open concept, wooden tables with the plastic tablecloths on top (ready for a mess). We loved that there were lots of tables and no waiting involved. We arrived around 6:30 pm. Pier 88 did NOT disappoint! We had a lovely server named Natalie who was very chill and helped us with the menu. We ended up getting the Seafood Combo special which was about $108 and had a little bit of everything. I figured it would give us a chance to see what we preferred. Lobster tail, crab, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams and your potato, corn and eggs. We ordered the 88 sauce mild as we do have two young kids with us. I can't say if spicy is great or not but the sauce was sooo GOOOOD! I have to say that if you drown everything in the sauce halfway through the meal it might start to get overwhelming. There is a lot to the sauce. I totally appreciated the Vietnamese gesture of lemons and salt and pepper combo. This is a wonderful clean lemony sauce for seafood if you want something lighter. The staff sang to me and I receive a cheesecake for my birthday. The cheesecake is actually quite delicious. It didn't have that heavy feeling that some cheesecakes can have. read more

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We recently visited Pier 88 for the first time. We were a party of 6, and were seated promptly. We ordered 2 of the Signature Boils for 4 members of our party to share (this was a LOT of food), and I ordered the fried catfish and fries basket for myself. Everyone in our party really enjoyed their boils, and I really liked my catfish and Cajun fries. Service was great too! read more

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We came here on Easter Day, the service was ehh... we had to keep telling other waiters to let our waiter know what we needed. The taste of their sauces are very water down, I ordered lemon pepper and it tasted more like garlic butter. I did like that there was no wait but then again it could be cause it was a holiday! The restaurant was clean! read more

I gave this one a 4 stars bc I love the inside! Its sooooo roomie amd nicely decorated. I also like that they had the family guy on the TV. I really didnt like the pier 88 I tried at other places but this one is very decent. I originally came to get a cajun salad, but I saw that a half pound of headless shrimp was only 12$ and I can get a half salad for 6$. The salad was 14.50$ so for a few more bucks id rather just get a salad and more shrimp! This time, there was more flavor than the vegas location! However, I just feel it's missing that cajun texture. This boil is very watery and oily. I asked for extra hot, but its more like extra mild. I suppose I have spice tolerance thats insane! Lol The service is good enough and very friendly. I love seeing people smile and having a good attitude. That's always enjoyable to be around! I will definitely come again with my better half so he can judge for himself! read more

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TIP: Placing an order in person and by phone is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than ordering online. Especially with the King's special. I placed another order here for pickup and my order was ready to go at the scheduled time. The meal was tasty and accurate. read more

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I came here on a Saturday and it was packed.. Not a fan at all.. It was wayyy too salty! :(

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar, 26520 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA92591. Fairly new restaurant that took over Tilted Kilt's premises. We came on a Saturday lunch time and the restaurant was empty. Location was good, the place was huge and clean. We ordered "hush puppies" (starter), noodle, and "Famous Low Country Boil" combo. Service and food were both great. The server came to check on us very regularly and was very polite. The crab and shrimp were fresh. The only thing was that the sauce was way too salty. read more

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I had to try this new spot to satisfy my love of all things crab boil. We arrived soon after opening but it filled up pretty quickly. The atmosphere is so cute and kitchsy, very over the top pier decor. They have some great lunch specials so decided we would each get our own shrimp boil and shared a poboy sandwich and fries. Although I think they may have switched our bags (my date ordered mild spice, I ordered no spice) they were both good. We actually hadn't even realized we possibly had the wrong bags until my last couple bites when I decided to try his and realized that mine definitely had more spice than his. It wasn't an issue because the mild spice level was very low intensity. The poboy was also really good, I loved that the bread was toasted garlic bread. I unfortunately forgot to take a picture of the sandwich before we dug in because we're fattys. We ate the entire sandwich but I still had some fries and several shrimp that I took home. The service was great, our waitress as well as another checked on us frequently throughout our meal. We definitely will be back. read more

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First visit to this seafood boil place and we were really excited because there really isn't any good seafood boil places in the area. Very spacious with lots of seating inside and the workers are very friendly and attentive, they answered all questions we had and were very nice. We ordered the popcorn crawfish and it was super hot and fresh! Came with a tangy type dipping sauce which was okay, but the fried crawfish was delicious, I recommend it. I ordered the low country boil and it was good, the shrimps were cleaned well, the sauce was okay (88 sauce). I just felt like there wasn't enough food in the bag for the price. We also ordered the King special which came with a decent amount of food, but it still wasn't enough for the price. They gave us a bib and I had gloves folded inside, which was nice because you didn't have to ask for them. They just came together as a set. Plenty of lemon with salt and pepper packets for dipping. The sausages are a combination of beef and pork so FYI, if you don't eat pork. Also the spice levels are not very spicy. They do military discount here which was nice. Overall, this place is 4 1/2 stars, but I decided to round up since we can't give half stars on yelp. I think we'll be back pretty soon. read more

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Weird. there's 2 reviews on Yelp for Pier 88 Temecula. The other one is right here: https://yelp.to/JQxXAVJGmt Either way, so happy we have pier 88. The food & sauce in the seafood boil is so delicious. Best spot to eat seafood in Temecula. A little pricey, but worth it. A+++++. read more

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Came back from LA to eat the boiling seafoods again. Ordered combo with clams. It was delicious. Service was good. read more

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I'm happy to have a seafood boil place here finally. The menu includes everything you need. Food was good and timely. Service great. We will definitely be back read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood &Bar - Waiting area - Seafood Near Me - Temecula, California

Thanks Andrew! Best server and service I could ask for. Pier 88 definitely lives up to its five star ratings. We ordered the crab legs, shrimp and oysters and this is some of the freshest seafood boil we've ever had. Their garlic butter sauce was different level goodness. It was rich and extra buttery' An easy five star for me. Thanks again Andrew for a great dining experience! read more

Pier 88 is FINALLY OPEN!!!! Me and my husband have been driving by and asking them for the past 2 weeks to see when they will open. We are so happy that some GENIUS decided to open a SEAFOOD BOIL in TEMECULA!!!! And that day had arrived!!!!! FRIED OYSTER BASKET: I love it! The batter is really crispy and the fries are also crispy and flavorful! LOW COUNTRY BOIL: We got the Special 88 sauce and really enjoyed it. No complaints!! I enjoyed it and it was so SATISFYING!! NOTHING fried was OILY!! ONION RINGS: Very crispy and FLUFFY! Nothing was OILY!! SERVICE: A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PARKING: plenty of parking spaces. It right by the mall. ROCK ON PIER 88!! We LOVE you and will be back!!! read more

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I really wanted to like Pier 88 because the service was great -- our server was attentive and friendly -- and at first, the food tasted pretty good. Unfortunately, my experience took a turn when I noticed one of the crab claws smelled strongly of rotten eggs and had a slimy texture. I immediately let the server know, and he went to the kitchen to check. When he came back, he told me the kitchen said it was "OK" and handed me back the same crab. That was the end of it -- no offer to replace it, no apology, and no concern about serving possibly spoiled seafood. It completely ruined the meal for me, and I left disappointed. For the price you pay here, quality and food safety should be taken seriously. Sadly, I won't be coming back. read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood &Bar - Seafood Famous Low Country Boil - Seafood Near Me - Temecula, California

Food was amazing and staff were friendly and attentive, Thank you guys for making my family feel welcome and we will be happy to return and dine in again. read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood &Bar - Seafood Near Me - Temecula, California

Been meaning to make this review but forgot because my experience wasn't the best. We walked in and it was pretty empty, no greeting, no acknowledgment. Literally stood there for like 2 minutes while the staff was gathering themselves. We're the only ones that entered to be honest. So I thought that was weird. We ordered our food and in my wife's seafood boil she finds a hair. We obviously tell our server and they change it out. For a fresh batch. We got the bill and we assumed there was going to be compensation but nope. Mind you, I noticed the restaurant had a B grade when we walked in. So overall, it was alright. I wouldn't go back. read more

No wait time, place was pretty empty when we went today. They do include 18% gratuity for a party of 6 or more, which includes kids under 2 because they asked how old my kids were. The waitress wasn't very attentive. She didnt check on us, but I think that's because the gratuity was included so she could care less. She only came to drop off the check and that was it. Food was bland. If you've been to Kickin Crab, you'll hate this place. I got the shrimp noodles and a pound of shrimp in the pier 88 sauce and in mild, and it was lacking flavor. The sauce was watery like and it wouldn't even stick to the shrimp. The noodles did not have flavor, it was dry. The clam chowder was more like a potato chowder because it was all potato and it did not taste like clam chowder should. Price: shrimp w/head 17.99 Noodles were 12 something read more

First time here. The food was good. Not cheap. Didn't really have any specials or weren't told of any. We did say we had never been here. We all got the boils. One got the calamari. Calamari had big chunks sliced. Very chewy. Boils were good. Service was good . Not very busy at all. Didnt wait long. We prefer "joes crab shack" if you want a boil. The waitress even said she preferred Joes. Wouldn't go again but it was ok read more

My wife and I had the opportunity to try Temecula's newest seafood boil spot, Pier 88, and it did not disappoint! The whole place feels fresh, clean, and brand new, which immediately set a great tone for our meal. We went straight for the Pier 88 Seafood Boil, which came loaded with a pound of snow crab, two pounds of shrimp, a lobster tail, corn, potatoes, and eggs. We chose the Pier 88 Special Sauce at the hot spice level, and it was spot on--full of flavor, perfectly balanced, and just the right kick without being overwhelming. Every bite was delicious, and the seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. On top of the great food, our server Elijah made the night even better. He was super accommodating, attentive, and genuinely awesome throughout our whole dining experience. Service like that really elevates a meal. What really stood out was the value--the amount of food you get for the price feels more than fair. Between the quality, portion sizes, friendly service, and the clean, new vibe, we're already looking forward to coming back and trying more seafood combinations. Temecula definitely needed a place like this! read more

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