Updating a review of Pier W with a little video of the piano music. Very few places have live music. Makes such a difference in creating a wonderful environment! Pier W has the best Lake view, outstanding cuisine, excellent Happy Hour and voted Best Brunch in CLE 2026. REMEMBER: It's up to you to look up restaurant menu, hours, PRICES BEFORE you go, not complain about it after! read more

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Food was good, but not great. I think the presentation needed more color on my dish. It was all "tan". There was a nice mixed veggie slaw but it was under the fish, so the color and texture was not visible. The slaw was really tasty. it had a nice sauce. The walleye fish was excellent. The plantain's were not ripe enough in my opinion, but they tasted good. The service was excellent. We were given lots of time to make our decisions. The specials were described in detail. Delivery of the bread, drinks, and meal was timely. Fast but not too fast with the food. Paced well. The bartender was excellent, evidently. My guest ordered a cocktail that is often difficult to get mixed correctly, and he was perfectly happy with his drink. The dessert was out of this world! Creme brûlée. Divine! Decaf coffee had a really rich robust smooth flavor. Ambiance excellent. Good acoustics. Quiet enough to converse easily. Superb lake and city views. read more

This review is for Pier W's happy hour only. So don't get mad at me but I can't give Pier W 5 stars, despite how beautiful this restaurant is and how much fun we had during happy hour on my birthday in August 2026. The vibes and view are the best you will find in Cleveland, but the food, drinks, and service leave a little to be desired. Service wasn't great - it took a while for us to be noticed after getting shown our seats and our server, who I know was very busy, hardly checked on us. So when we were ready to order, we were then given some odd suggestions. They were out of mint so I couldn't get my cocktail of choice, a mojito. So, the waitress suggested that I get their specialty margarita instead. It was nothing like a mojito - I disliked my pepper margarita as I wasn't aware this would have pepper in it but i was able to switch with my bestie for her pinot grigio, which was pretty good wine. Then we were flipping back and forth on which happy hour mains we wanted to share - our server suggested we get the FRIED calamari, the FRIED green tomatoes, and truffle french FRIES. We went along with it but didn't realize we had ordered all FRIED things until the food all came out. Whoops! The fried calamari and fried green tomatoes were a bit too oily and I have had better. The fries were nice - I liked the generous amount of parmesean cheese. I am glad we didn't pay full price for any of these, thanks to happy hour pricing. I do love that I got a free birthday dessert from Pier W! My free birthday dessert of a red velvet brownie was yummy and shareable and very cute! Essentially, I do think Pier W has the chance to be 4 or 5 stars for other people or for me in the future, but I should have ordered different items on the menu as i think I just ordered the wrong things. I also think that more staff was needed that day. I'd come back perhaps, especially for that view and vibes! And, of course, to hang out with a couple of my besties! read more

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10/10 happy hour!!! (Plus you save money) We decided to stop and have a cute little happy hour here! I surprisingly have never been here for dinner - but I definitely will come back after this! Our server was so funny and the perfect vibe for us! We had a hard time picking between wine (bottles are also 20% off) or a margarita! With the help of our server... we landed on the spicy watermelon margaritas- SO DELICIOUS!! It was the perfect spice and flavor to start our evening! We then decided to go family style and get a bunch of apps to share between the three of us! We got the Cesar salad, fries, lobster bisque, calamari, and ceviche!.... WOW! It was seriously all delicious!!! The only sad part is the it was smaller portions due to it being happy hour (the ceviche is a SUPER small portion) but all in all it was still super delicious! I can't wait to come back again for happy hour and for dinner hopefully!!! * TIP!!! : arrive right at 4:30 because there is actually a line to get into the holy hour.... IK THATS HOW GOOD IT IS!!!* read more

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Really enjoyed the food here! We went on a Saturday night, reserved in advance. They also offer a $4 valet parking, however there is a lot of self parking spots there. The food was great, our server also told us about chef specials, not sure if they have it every night or for the weekend dinner. This is primarily a seafood place, we started off with oysters, scallop ceviches and crab cakes. The ceviches and crab cakes were delicious!! For entree, I ordered a Chef specials salmon, super delicious, though when it came it didn't feel like it would fill me, but after I was done, I felt full! My friend ordered lobster pasta which was yum!! For dessert we got butter cake with ice cream, the cake was very sweet though, they served warm cake with ice cream, which was perfect! The view is great, they have huge glass windows and almost all tables had a great view of Lake Erie with Cleveland skyline! read more

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I stopped by Pier W for happy hour last week. They have one of the best views in Cleveland. Overall I thought my experience was great. I enjoyed the Poblano Hibiscus Margarita, so much I had 2. It was the perfect amount of spice and sweetness. As an appetizer I ordered lobster bisque and calamari. The bisque was so good. I should've ordered a bowl. The calamari was lightly breaded and served with 2 dipping sauces. As a meal I ordered the short rib pierogis and fries. Neither impressed me. I found the pierogis to be a bit salty. I was hesitant to order dessert because I had so much food, half of which I took home. However, I'm happy decided to order the warm cake with fresh berry topping. It really saved the day. The bartender/waitress was very attentive and actually recommended dessert. I plan to go back between I've heard the brunch is nice. read more

Pier W - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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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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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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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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Hours online are hard to find so I called today and got put on hold which I did not mind at all. What I did mind was the fact that the guy who answered rattled off the hours so rudely fast that it was clear he was perturbed and refused to repeat them when I said I was trying to write them down. He said, "sorry you were on hold so long, we're busy have a great day" and hung up! Yes, I called at a busy time for them (lunch) but rudeness is never called for especially when served up insincerely fake-nice. Regret having bought a gift certificate. read more

A group of 5 good lifetime friends went to the bar awaiting our reservation. The server was very attentive and we had an appetizer and drinks served well and timely. Teri our server in the restaurant, helped us make our choices and was tuned in to what we wanted. She is on of the best servers I've ever had the opportunity to meet read more

This is one of our favorite date night/special celebration restaurants for a reason. It's not just the beautiful lakefront views or the absolutely delicious menu, but also the wonderful top tier service that always keeps us coming back. We recently chose this spit for our one year wedding anniversary. We went with the very salad for our appetizer. I love that they split it between two plates for us. It had an amazing flavor profile. I chose the cedar plank salmon for my entree and it was cooked to perfection. My husband is a vegetarian, so he always appreciates that there is always at least one vegetarian option for him. Because we had said it was our anniversary, the surprised us with some delicious chocolate covered strawberries and a glass of champagne in the house. One of the thoughtful extra steps they take to make for an elevated experience. We opted to take them home though because we had our heart set in the warm butter cake which was absolutely to die for. Pier W is the perfect spot to celebrate! read more

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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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I just had lunch with friends and the view was beautiful but the food and service was not good I had a $23 burger and fries ... not cooked the way I asked (medium) I told the server and was told she will bring a thermometer out to show me it was done the way I wanted !!! a thermometer!!! No sorry from her so I waved down the floor manager and told him his reply ( I need to work with her on her verbiage ) No sorry ! It was one of my friends birthday and I told them when I made the reservation, told the server but we still had to remind them so they bought out a tiny piece of stale red velvet brownie about 2 inches which took 20 minutes to get to the table I have been to Pier W for years and years Not going back! So disappointing read more

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

Traveling from Lancaster, PA - I would like to start off with the ambiance. Waterfront view gave us unbelievable sight of Lake Erie & Cleveland skyline from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The dining room was luxurious; the staff is the most charming and professional. We were greeted at the door, seated timely. Our server was attentive to our every need; the Chef came to our table; and told us the restaurant gets a lot of the seafood on the menu from local fish vendors. The pastry chef described the dessert all that are made on site including the ice cream. The General Manager stopped at our table and once learning we were from out of town. Told us many places that were worth visiting in Cleveland. I highly recommend the Beef Short Rib Pirogies & Crispy Calamari for appetizers. Clam Chowder was mouth watering delicious. The Walleye entree was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had Warm Butter Cake served with strawberries and Salted Caramel Torte. The experience, the menu, the staff well worth it. My next trip to Ohio I will make sure Pier W is on my itinerary. The only thing I regret was taking photos of everything so you could see the marvel of it all. read more

Pier W - Warm Butter Cake with Strawberry and Crumble Cookie - Seafood Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Amazing food as always. The food, lake view, and service will keep you coming back for more. Tonight, I had the black cod dinner with coconut rice. Crème brûlée was amazing with coffee. The happy hour drink selections caters to everyone. I love the calamari and sauces here. Piano man helping anyone relax and enjoy their parties. 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 Sunday brunch and food variety is spectacular! The view amazing....a great Sunday ever.!!!

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 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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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

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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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

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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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

My Dad and I had an incredible dinner here recently. Oysters, scallop ceviche, Walleye, and chicken were all delicious. Our server, Emery, recommended an excellent bottle of South African wine that wasn't crazy expensive. A wonderful time. read more

We had an amazing meal! The food was phenomenal and the service was top notch! Our server Q really knows how to treat her customers! She made our overall experience special!! read more

My husband took me here the day I accepted his proposal. It's a beautiful place on the water with a terrific view. My husband got the special of the day which was halibut with tomatoes and tortellini on top of Alfredo, I got Pier W bouillabaisse. The food is fresh and delicious. I do recommend read more

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Food was excellent Service was a little slow but very nice and enjoyable Had reservations for 7:30 but didn't get seated until about 8:20. Really crowded and table just clear for our party of 7. Been coming here ever since it opened. Will continue to come here. read more

We had a reservation for 6:45. Table wasn't ready and we weren't seated until 7:15! I ordered the lobster linguine and when it came out, it was lukewarm, while my son's dinner was steaming hot. For how nice this place is supposed to be, I wasn't impressed and we probably won't be going back. read more

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

We arrived around eight for our 8:15 reservation. Had a cocktail at the bar while we waited for our table. We were sat at 8:15 which was great considering they were busy. When we got to our table, it was a row back from the windows. It was our anniversary and my husband had requested a table with a view. There was an empty table in front of us right by the window. We asked the hostess if we could have that table instead. She said we could not, because it was for a four top. Okay. Well, guess what? Another couple came in and were seated at that table. Not four people, just two. Our server was great, the ambiance was great, the food was just okay, but the hostess lied to us and that really turned me off. 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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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