This is our go to place for special occasion celebration- there is no other place in CLE like it- the patio, view, menu, quality, live piano music, interior design, service! Love the crab cakes/seafood, braised short rib, filet mignon! Apart from that, it's an awesome place for Happy Hour at the bar area! So there is both- the formal restaurant AND the amazing bar area/happy hour (get there early- it gets packed). As a consumer- it's up to you to look up prices BEFORE you go somewhere NOT complain about it afterwards . BTW folks- nowadays you pay $20 for horrible fast food- maybe remember that. read more

Overall, the food, service and ambiance were all great. Terry was attentive, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. The calamari was well fried and crispy. We didn't enjoy the crab cakes as much as we thought we would - they were really soft and dare I say... mushy? The short ribs were tender and had a wonderful glaze and a good amount of it. The halibut special was fresh and summery and came with vegetable, a corn coulie and butternut sauce. The cedar plank salmon was prepared well and tender in the middle. The filet was cooked perfectly however the glaze was minimal and the potato was a tad overcooked and dry - good flavor though. All of the desserts were great be we agreed the crème brûlée was the best. To top it off, the views were great! Perfectly clear evening to see the skyline. read more

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This has been on my list of to-try restaurants and decided to finally try it during restaurant week. Ended up trying the cookie cookie cookie cocktail--sweet but perhaps a little too strong for my taste. 4/5 Always love complimentary bread rolls, so that's a plus. The two of us did the restaurant week menu ($45 each excluding tax) which included an appetizer, main course, and dessert. We ended up sharing it all the maximize the taste-testing, Appetizers: the beetroot mousse was perhaps my favorite--never had anything like it. It's a savory dish from the goat cheese but the beet mousse itself had sweet notes from the beets. 4.5/5. It actually went well with the bread rolls. The lobster bisque was decent but a little too salty for me. 3/5 Main course: I ended up with the rockfish. It was cooked perfectly, and I liked the gnocchi even more. 4.5/5 Tried the pork shoulder--it was good but didn't stand out to me. 3/5 Desserts: the bread pudding was highly recommended by the staff. 4.5/5 Definitely agree that this was my favorite compared to the devil's food cake, which may have had an off day, but unfortunately was too dry. 2/5 The staff were attentive. Absolutely love the views, which perhaps was the highlight of the restaurant. Parking available free in a designated lot outside. Overall food is pricey but decent if you're looking for place with nice views and service. read more

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Once again "Pier W" did not disappoint. The level of service is excellent. From the attentive people at the host desk, to the fun, efficient server at our table, to the floor manager that was so kind with his greeting. Everyone is extraordinary. The ambiance is always marvelous. White tablecloth dining in a spacious room with soft lighting that is not too dark and filled with the wonderful live piano background music. And, most importantly, the food is always excellent. Many thank-yous to the wonderful kitchen staff. I had a great Amaretto Sour from the bar. Followed by a shrimp cocktail for a starter. Then what I had been looking forward to all day, Pier W's Famous Bouillabaisse... marvelous. Afterwards coffee and decadent eclairs. What a great evening in one of Cleveland 's great restaurants. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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As always, the Best in the CLE. Voted best Seafood in OHIO this year. No lie... freshness, brightness and robust flavores and recipes that are tried and true for historical dishes. Room with a view. Classic and classy. Today, we had the warm butter cake and added the bourbon caramel sauce (comes with the Bread pudding). if I was at home alone, I would have Licked the plate!!!!!!!!! read more

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I dined in for lunch with a large bus tour. Our meals were absolutely delicious! A+ servers, fresh food and amazing ambiance. I've been dining here for over 50 years and love it every time! read more

The food was expensive but phenomenal. ( I'm an accountant so I count every penny ) Our server was friendly and chatted up my husband as they are both musicians. Dim lighting and a piano player made for a lovely evening. read more

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Pier W really hit the mark with attentive staff (valet, hostess, server, bussers, etc.). We were lucky enough to have Teri as our server and her kindness as well as knowledge of the menu were phenomenal. For an appetizer, we had the beef short rib pierogies and they were okay, while the clam chowder was silky and delectable. The presentation of the bouillabaisse was impressive, the flavors were on point and the only issue was that a couple of the mussels were gritty. We liked the flavors of the pacific rockfish marsala, but the trumpet mushrooms were tough/stringy to cut through and we prefer our gnocchi to be pan fried a bit for texture, which is definitely needed in an entree comprised of soft fish and shiitake & cremini mushrooms. read more

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Excellent food and service. When you walk into the restaurant it is a nice feel if elegance. I had lots of seafood that night including the oysters. Amazing. read more

Pier W - Sea food Tower - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Ok, I just came back from lunch at Pier W. If you notice, I rarely give 5 Star reviews. 5 Stars means it can't get any better....that's it, you've topped out. That's why I rarely give them. Ambiance: The ambiance is spectacular of course. You have a beautiful view of Lake Erie and the downtown skyline. Can't get any better, really! The service was good, not exceptional, but close to it. We were at the peak of their lunch crowd and typically they have a very old clientele for lunch. Now for the good part....the food. Granted this is lunch, so I can't "pack it in" like I do for dinner.... I had the lobster bisque for an appetizer. No lie, no exaggeration, this was the absolute finest lobster bisque I've ever had in my life. Seriously! A "must get" if you're coming. That said, their appetizer menu is fantastic. Actually, their entire menu is exceptional. To continue the lobster theme, I had the lobster roll for lunch. Granted, it was smaller, but they were smart. They would rather over fill a smaller bun than half-fill a larger bun, which was a brioche bun that was perfect. The lobster was spectacular and very tasty. I had the cole slaw over the french fries. It was a lightly dressed coleslaw that was very crunch and wasn't too sweet as it can tend to be. It was perfectly matched with the lobster roll. No cocktails this time, but I must say, they make a damn good cup of coffee. SO many restaurants over look the importance of a good cup of coffee. This was really exceptional. This is a must visit restaurant!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I came a while ago because its reputation was seemingly flawless...I go back because their reputation doesn't disappoint! Gorgeous atmosphere with food for every foodies tastebuds. Lovely staff that's extremely accommodating read more

Pier W - I sea-food! - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

It's a very specific pleasure to have an expensive meal at a nice restaurant and, at the end, feel every dollar was well-spent. Last night, I had that exact sensation after a lovely evening at Pier W. Our server, Chloe, was fantastic the whole night through. We have very specific food allergies, and Chloe and the kitchen were extremely considerate in working with us to accommodate them. It was a big anniversary dinner for us, and the restaurant included a number of small touches to make the night special, such as a happy anniversary note on our menus. For dinner, the restaurant happened to be doing a "restaurant week" prix fare meal, which we both decided to do. I had fried green tomatoes, rockfish, and pecan bread pudding with the recommended wine pairings. My partner had lobster bisque, fried chickpeas, and crème brûlée. We both felt our food was exquisite. I felt that my rockfish, served on top of house-made gnocchi, was a special standout. The gnocchi simply melt in your mouth, and the fish was crisped perfectly to balance the bite out. Of course, Pier W is famous for its ambiance--we had a wonderful view of the lake and the live piano was the perfect flourish for an already great night. We will absolutely be coming back! read more

We just had the most AMAZING meal here tonight for our anniversary. If there were 10 stars- that is what I'd give them!! The restaurant was beautiful, parking easy and the VIEW. They gave us a table right next to the view of Lake Erie. Our server Q was fantastic, and our meals were the BEST! Rockfish in Marsala wine with gnocchi and mushrooms and tempura walleye, green beans, mushrooms and grilled baby bok choy. They were very careful with food allergies and attentive. So grateful our hotel suggested Pier W. read more

This place is highly recommended for its view and brunch. We decided to check out the brunch yesterday. There is ample parking upfront so that's great. We were seated immediately (pro tip don't make a 2pm reservation if you are coming in for the brunch--get an earlier one). We were seated at the end table near the entrance but still have a semi decent view of the lake. The food items are predominately seafood. I really enjoyed the salmon in dill sauce. The salads although plentiful are not all that flavorful (pasta salad was bland). The buckeye dessert was my favorite. read more

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My wife and I came into town to look for a place to live. We have friends that are here that we had not seen in years so we wanted to go someplace special. The ambiance was incredible as you might expect. What a view of the lake! The service was pretty good. No pressure to flip the table and the server was friendly and accommodating. All of us were shocked at the prices and even more shocked at the presentation. While the tempura walleye was plentiful, the rest of our meals were small and did not satisfy. I had the special which was halibut and it was very tough. It is supposed to be flaky and light.... Shame on me for not sending it back. Sadly, I can't recommend this place. read more

My boyfriend and I celebrated out anniversary dinner and came during Restaurant week! I ordered the mussel for the appetizer, crab stuffed shrimp as my main and the peanut butter torte for my dessert! The amount of mussels you get was pretty good, and the bread was nice to have to soak up the sauce! I wish the sauce was a bit more flavorful, more garlicky, but overall it was good. The crab stuffed shrimp was good. The shrimp was snappy, the crab was good and it was over mashed potatoes and some green beans. The peanut butter torte was my favorite! It was super rich, had a nice peanut butter and chocolate taste and a surprise with some coconut! The crust part seemed (to me) made of oatmeal but my boyfriend thought otherwise haha. Overall service was amazing, we were seated right along the glass window and got a really pretty view! read more

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We went here for a birthday dinner and will definitely be back. Even on a rainy day the views of the lake and city from the dining room are stunning and the food and cocktails were worth a revisit. We split the mussels, lobster cream pasta, and famous bouillabaisse. The mussels and pasta we would get again, the bouillabaisse was worth trying for the spectacle and trying a few different seafoods, just not our favorite. read more

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We dined here July 3rd and were lucky to get in due to a cancellation. Celebrating our wedding anniversary and got the best view in the entire restaurant! The wine was amazing and came recommended from the GM/Sommelier off the reserve list as we were looking for something more up scale to celebrate. The black sticky rice and scallops with the grilled leeks were absolutely delicious. Cooked to perfection and minimally/simply seasoned but truly wonderful. My husband loved his steak and substituted the garlic mashed potatoes because those are his favorite. We loved the chocolate peanut butter cake which was truly decadent and perfect to end our meal. Definitely would go back for the views, the service (emery and bill were amazing!) and another meal. Thank you for having us!! read more

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Never disappoints and always good. Beautiful atmosphere and relaxing pianist. Best Calamari and Lobster Bisque Soup. Dessert and coffee is a treat. read more

Pier W - Crème Brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Stunning views of Lake Erie, seriously amazing! Great service and food. Lobster bisque was my fav, so much flavor and lobster chunks read more

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Decided to make a last minute reservation on a Saturday evening at 8:30pm, and had no problem finding a table! We were seated promptly and had a very attentive and friendly server who explained both the drink and dinner menus exceptionally well! I ordered the braised short rib pierogis for an appetizer and they were divine! I also ordered halibut dinner special, and my partner ordered the lobster pasta. Both arrived quickly, were hot, and full of some amazing flavors I never imagined would pair so well together! Overall, we had a romantic evening & will certainly be back. For a quick perspective: 2 cocktails, an appetizer and 2 entrees came to $152. Certainly on the pricy side, but well worth it! Valet was also available for $4, we didn't use it but will share its nice to have as an option! read more

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The service could be improved. The men at our table were consistently served first. During coffee, the men were again serviced first and I had to ask again for the tea that had been ordered as well for a refill on water. The service felt more like a 'go and do' vs an elegant experience as described on the website. Small adjustments make a difference. read more

I've had brunch at Pier W many times. It's a great place for special occasions, holidays, and just an overall good quality brunch buffet. Atmosphere is elegant and nice. They do very well with presentation and ambiance. Service is typically good. We've had a few questionable service which we felt the waitress/waiter forgot about us. It's typically good though. Food is typically high quality for a buffet. Buffets are typically mixed and questionable quality. Pier W food options tend to be higher quality. You'll find a variety of meats and seafood, some traditional breakfast options, salad, cheese, fruits, vegetables, and desserts on the buffet. I think my only disappointment in not offering traditional egg options or pancakes/french toast on the buffet. You can order an omelette, French toast, or waffles from the waiter/waitress, but as previously mentioned, if they're busy with several tables, it can seem like they forget about you and it's difficult to get an order in. Quality of food our first several times there was top tier. I will say our more recent brunches has seen a decline in quality. Overall, good brunch spot to check out with a wide variety of options. Probably the best brunch buffet option in the Cleveland area. Unfortunately, service and food quality can be hit or miss. It's not always consistently top tier. We'll continue returning every so often. read more

Great restaurant week meal. Main was filling and tasty, different from main menu dish. Soup was small I would have loved a little more. Dessert was amazing, so fresh and great flavor read more

Pier W - Bread pudding - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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This is a special event kind of celebration place with amazing seafood and steaks and perhaps the most compelling view in the area. The landscape of the City against the Lake is the beautiful view from the corner of a Lakewood apartment building. A great place for a celebration meal! read more

I've dined at Pier W. many times, dinner, brunch & Happy Hour. This visit was the first time that my meal, missed the mark. Hubby and I had dinner before heading to a theater performance on a Saturday night. We had a reservation, and arrived on time, and we were warmly greeted and seated, right away. Our water glasses were filled and bread delivered, almost immediately. The rolls (ciabatta), were warm, and perfect with butter. Our server, Chloe, approached and took our wine order, while we perused appetizer and entree options. We decided on the mussels and local greens salad, as starters. The mussels were plentiful, perfectly cooked and accompanied by 2 thick slices of crusty bread, perfect for dipping in the thai style broth. The salad was fresh, and tasty. We then proceeded to order our entrees, hubby ordered the pork chop, subbing redskin potatoes for the sweet potato mash, accompanied by bacon braised collard greens. I ordered the tempura walleye, which was accompanied by green beans, shitake mushrooms, yams and bok choy. My husband's entree was perfectly cooked and plated nicely. He thoroughly enjoyed his meal. My meal, not so much. Everything, except the bok choy, was battered, and unbelievably greasy, almost inedibly greasy, there was a pool of grease in the bottom of the plate, I removed the batter from the fish, and used the spicy soy dipping sauce (which was very good), I ate a few of the green beans, but couldn't eat the yams, too much grease. I didn't complain, because our server was SO nice, and I also didn't want to be late for the theater. I boxed the rest, to-go. When we arrived home, I thought that I might be able to salvage the remains, in the air-fryer, but by the time we arrived home, everything was soggy and gelatinous. We did finish with the apple crostata dessert topped with ice cream. It was very good, nice finish. I will not let this one meal deter me from returning to Pier W., I just wouldn't order this entree again. read more

How have I lived here my whole life without treating myself to dinner at Pier W??? Fabulous views of downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie, plus scrumptious food. We were fortunate to have Cora as our server. If there was ever a person who could make a living as a storyteller, it's her. She was so enthusiastic about the drinks, food choices - it was a delight just to be in her presence. The short ribs were delicious and so tender, no knife required. read more

Pier W - Short Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Had lunch here today. Greeting, service, &food were top notch. View awesome. Parking convenient. Mushroom soup, garden salad with chicken and yummy creme brûlée for dessert. One of my favorite places. Our server was exceptional. I'm sorry I did not catch his name. read more

Always love Pier W and have dined there frequently and for decades, mostly at lunch. When they reopened after COVID they did so with a limited menu and have never really expanded upon it since. The menu choices, although all very good, have become really boring. Honestly! I would really love to see them expand upon the menu with a greater number of meal choices... at minimum, a couple of daily or weekly specials. We've been dining here much less frequently because of the limited menu and would love to come back again at least as often as we did in the past. We miss it! But until they freshen up their menu and give us more meal choices, I don't see that happening. read more

I dine at Pier W once in every couple of years and it's always a really good experience. The only downside I would say is the interior needs a renovation. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Timing and food preparation is always top notch. Pier W has some of the best seafood in the city and you won't go away disappointed. Try out their Short Rib pierogies and lobster bisque as they are some of the best appetizers you may ever taste. read more

Pier W - Mahi Mahi - coconut crusted with Basmati rice, Caribbean curry, lime, and cilantro - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Amazing food and service ! The swordfish salad is to die for ! My kids both enjoyed their meals as well and the beautiful fish tank when you walk in ! & you can not beat the view ! read more

The first time we enjoyed Pier W was a lunch visit. Last night we went for a graduation dinner. This is a great restaurant in every way! Leo assisted us in being seated at a beautiful view table. Our server was Q and she gave us superb service. The extensive menu offers so many great choices. Our party of six ordered six different entrees and each was wonderful. Dessert was excellent. This is a beautiful experience, but be sure to make reservations! read more

Pier W - The view from Pier W. - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

The food was delicious. The service was subpar. Going to Pier W. I expect a level of service similar to a find dining experience. I felt a lot of that was lacking, like the pacing of our meal..the changing of silverware..and going the extra mile. We had to sit at the bar due to the busy evening..and once the restaurant mostly cleared out, there was a beautiful table facing the lake cleaned and available. I asked the bartender if we can have our last course served there if we paid and took our drinks there. She said no and made us feel awkward about it. Would have appreciated a gentler approach. Would've been even better if she said yes and gave us a better guest experience. read more

This is probably the best thing to experience in Cleveland! We had drinks on the patio of this epic restaurant and patio and the tower is gorgeous inside and out! There is an amazing view of downtown Cleveland and all I can say is wow. People were enjoying cigars and relaxing on the patio and they had music and bartenders making drinks - it was like a resort kinda felt like I was back in Mexico at a beach resort. The food is amazing and staff are amazing and knowledgeable. This is top 3 for sure! Best places to visit in Cleveland! read more

My beautiful wife took me there to celebrate my new job. Lobster bisque was great. Rock fish marsala was unbelievable. My wife had the shot rib and said it was the best she ever had. First time I went to Pier W was about 38 years ago when I worked for Stouffer's catering. In 38 years, I have never been disappointed. Our server Terri was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Even the young man pouring water helped me decide on my menu selection. They even threw in a delicious red velvet brownie that said "congratulations " on top. I have paid much more for far less noteworthy meals and service. Great food, great service, reasonable price, and an incredible view of Cleveland over the lake. Worth every penny. read more

Beautiful location w great view of the water in better weather. Server took care of our big group with ease. Small but decent cocktail menu. My drink was very sweet and unsure if it was alcoholic at all really but it's fine. The rare steak Diane I had was cooked to my liking and flavorful. The potatoes were perfectly roasted and some had a nice crispy char which I love. Bread service was the usual crusty rolls with regular butter. The lobster bisque was phenomenal! Super savory and super thick and smooth. Nice creamy highly flavorful soup with a little chunk of lobster on top along with a crostini. Live piano music was playing. read more

Great service and food and a wonderful view of the city. We were visiting from out of town and went there for our anniversary.

We reserved a table to celebrate Mother's Day. We got seated in one of the best spots - corner right next to the window overlooking the lake. Wonderful view and great service. Even though it was a Monday night, every table was full. We started off with drinks. We received our complimentary bread rolls and butter. The rolls were warm. We then had the beef short rib pierogies. These were stuffed with meat and no potatoes. The Ouster Rocketfeller was good. Can never go wrong with melty gooey cheese. This went really well with the bread rolls. Pier W's Famous Bouillabaisse. This is a good tomato and seafood soup with bread. It came in a large bowl with a lid. This was well balanced so that it wasn't too heavy of an entree. Pacific rockfish Marcella. This was also well balanced so that it wasn't too heavy either. This dish did taste a little salty, but that might be that I prefer less salt (though nothing else was too salty). Special - King Salmon with pest risotto. Their menu changes periodically. All the food and drinks were good, but nothing stood out. What sets this apart (aka what you're paying for) is the view and service. read more

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Lovely dinner! Came on a Wednesday and it was very busy, but luckily we had a reservation. Pianist playing the entire time. Beautiful view of the lake and downtown. Fantastic wine list. Lots of N/A options including zero proof liquors that can be used to make cocktails and N/A wines. To start they bring out complimentary bread. We ordered the short rib pierogies which had lots of filling and the calamari that was so light and delicious. My entree was the Bouillabaisse and it was very flavorful. Perfect place for date night or special occasions read more

Pier W - Cocktail menu - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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We just went to the Sunday Brunch Buffet at Pier W. All reviews stated we were in for a wonderful time. The word brunch breaks into Breakfast and Lunch. I found bacon, sausage links, blitzes, pre-made eggs benedict, some fruit & pastries. The rest of their offerings were salads, random choices of poorly prepared beef, and some seafood dishes. The beef carving station had medium-cooked beef. The desserts were delicious. All in all, we were extremely disappointed. Our Server was great. The live piano was terrific. The food was extremely disappointing. read more