What a treat! My friend and I grabbed an early dinner for the first time at The Pier, it won't be the last time. We started our dinner with a shared plate of fried calamari. The calamari was tender and the coating was crispy. A perfect appetizer. I enjoyed, a delicious meal of Littleneck Clam Linguine, which I've been talking about ever since. My partner dined on the fresh fish of the day and thoroughly enjoyed his meal as well. Everyone we came in contact with, from the gracious woman who seated us to Beth our helpful and friendly server made us feel welcome. Can't wait to return. read more

A very beachy vibe and decor restaurant which is a nice touch since it's a seafood restaurant. Passed by a million times but never had the chance to stop by. Service was quick with a friendly staff. The menu isn't huge but has a bit of everything. We had the crab cakes, def loaded with crab and no fillers. The lobster roll was nice and buttery, scallops were cooked perfectly. No chewiness, many places tend to over cook them but not here. Cool little spot for a date night or family lunch. Not too spacious inside but the food was worth it. Tad on the pricy side but the seafood felt fresh enough that it wasn't a complaint. I'll def come back and try other things. read more

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We really like the pier. The staff was incredibly kind and the service was great. The food was also very tasty. The mahi tacos were excellent and very full. I'd say the lobster roll. Could've been a little bit more packed, but still very good and tasted like good quality lobster. My son had the fish sticks and he ate all of them which was excellent. Everything was tasty and fresh. read more

The Pier - Seafood Near Me - Park Ridge, New Jersey

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Jersey Shore quality seafood right here in Park Ridge. The Pier looks like it would right at home in any Jersey Shore town. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. Parking can be rather difficult as there aren't many parking spots. We started with the Lobster Bisque which was excellent! Nice and creamy with deep Lobster and Sherry flavors. I wish they had a Lobster bomb option for the Bisque. For our entrees we had the Cod Father and the fish and chips. The Cod Father was broiled Cod, Scallops and Shrimp in a Butter and Garlic sauce with a Ritz cracker crust. It came with a choice of 2 sides, I went with the Caesar salad and the steak fries. The fries are great dipped in the garlic butter. Everything was fresh and delicious. Looking forward to coming back and enjoying more of the menu. read more

The Pier - The Cod Father with side Caesar and Steak Fries - Seafood Near Me - Park Ridge, New Jersey

My first time and the Lobster Roll was outstanding!!! Fresh and perfect! Highly recommend. Great service also!

Bland Bland Bland no flavor . Pilaf rice is from a box & probably frozen peas. Ordered the Cod & shrimp which was not good . Also, quite pricey for mediocre food. Wasted money. Horrible food. Zero Stars read more

A small but mighty place. All the food is fresh and made on premise. Great lobster roll and a nice assortment of dishes. Has a great take out and a good size dine in area. Chris is super friendly and is on top of everything. read more

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Ordered here for Togo and dined in many times as well. The lobster roll is very good. We usually get it with the butter. It has been fresh every time we've ordered. read more

A tiny secret of a restaurant with about 6 tables so make a reservation. Hands down the best coconut shrimp ever. Now that we got that out of the way, the food is excellent. The broiled cod father will make your mouth sing with a delicious butter sauce and ritz cracker topping. The service is laidback but very quick. It's a byob so grab your friends, a bottle of wine and make a reservation. read more

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This was recommended to my wife and I by her friends. So don't get me wrong, I was never a big fan of seafood. Sure I love sushi, but if it tastes fishy, it's bad fish and growing up in Norway on boiled fish and an evil concoction called Lutefisk. I haven't been a big fan of the seafood scene here in the tri-state. This placed changed my mind. The first time here our waitress, Beth made sure we knew what was fresh and popular for the evening. Throw in the fact that the owner Ralph and his mom checked in on us that we were happy with our dinners made this a great over the top local place. Food: For appetizers I had the escargot. It was amazing. Not your standard escargot in a standard scalloped dish with a small dash of garlic and butter, but a bowl consisting of a wonderful broth of escargot, garlic, butter and accompanied with toasted baguette slices. Mains: My wife ordered the "Codfather"consisting of cod, shrimp and scallops. Let's just say I made sure to keep my arms and hands on my side of the table and not attempt to try a sample from her plate with the fear of losing a digit. I ordered the fish and chips. Hey! It's fried, can't go wrong as a non-fish eater going with this route. Nope. Beyond my expectations. My last best fish and chips was at the famous take away at the Borough Market in London. This version? Fresh Cod, well done fries, homemade tartar sauce and coleslaw, just saved me the airfare to the UK. We have all ready been back twice. It is our new fave. read more

So from the outside it doesn't seem like much, definitely a low key vibe which reminds you of a beach shack, not fancy, but the best seafood! We decided to go there for a birthday luncheon, it's BYOB which is perfect us! The food is phenomenal, the clam chowder and lobster bisque is absolutely delicious! My gf is from Maine and she loved the chowder! The lobster roll (warm with butter) was so tasty! My other gf said their fish and chips are the best around! The service is very friendly and accommodating! The lemon cake and chocolate mousse cake were so good and not too sweet! Also I ordered dinner to go and it did not disappoint even after reheating! Definitely give this place a try, you will enjoy it! read more

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Love this place. They have the freshest fish. They give you great portions for what they charge. All their dishes are made fresh. Prices are very reasonable and all the dishes are made from love. Owner is great and comes to greet you. Plenty of parking in front. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while! We ordered take in. When we arrived the food was ready and everyone who worked there was very friendly. The scallops wrapped in bacon were delicious and so tender. I had the lobster and pasta which was outstanding. Large pieces of lobster. Can't wait to try more things on the menu. read more

The Pier - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Park Ridge, New Jersey

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5 STARS ALL THE F*CKING WAY. Thank you, Ralph, for running a local business that provides a memorable dining experience for seafood lovers! I'm not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best meals I've had. The Pier is a casual family-owned restaurant serving only the freshest seafood. They only have five tables for dine-in, so it's more of a take-out place. If you would like to eat in, you can always call for a reservation and they're happy to accommodate. We called for a table around 4pm on a Sunday. There's plenty of parking available on site. The interior is super cute and filled with beach and ocean-themed decorations. If you're a seafood lover, this is heaven for you. They have tons of variety on their menu- lobster, crab, octopus, calamari, mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, salmon, cod, etc. I only saw a few non-seafood options, such as their house burger, ribs, and strip steak. We ordered the bacon wrapped scallops (4 for $13) and 2 lobster rolls (warm with butter aka Connecticut style) for $25 each. You get to choose a side with the roll, so I went with the sweet potato fries. It does take awhile to get your food but that's because they make every single dish FRESH!!! So many restaurants nowadays don't care anymore and just hand you reheated, low quality food. That's not the case here. The bacon wrapped scallops with sweet chili soy sauce... OH MY GOODNESS!!! The flavor profile was out of this world- salty, juicy, tangy, sweet, buttery and spicy all at the same time. The scallops were seared perfectly and were so tender. The bacon wasn't too crispy or fatty either and its smokiness paired well with the scallops. Now for the big prize... the lobster rolls!!!! This is the best lobster roll I've ever had. They did not skimp out on the portions. The lobster pieces were big, juicy, and full of flavor. The butter sauce and fresh lemon were just the cherry on top to enhance the flavor. The bun was fluffy and well toasted with butter. SOOO GOOD. The sweet potato fries were crispy and well seasoned. It was a meal I wish I could savor forever. The service was amazing from start to finish. Our server was super friendly and Ralph, the owner, was a pleasure to speak with. He checked in on us and asked us how we liked the food. He truly cares about customers' dining experience and serving food cooked with love. He's been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years, so this man really knows what he's doing! I will be a returning customer again and again and again. Please come by and try The Pier in Park Ridge! read more

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Heard about this place from a friend and I'm very glad he told me. Everything was fresh and delicious. Big portion of lobster Alfredo. Lobster roll also had generous amount of lobster. Crabcakes were all crab no breading. Staff was friendly as can be. Like Arnold said " I'll be back" read more

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I've been coming back here off and on since they opened so I suppose it's finally time to share this amazing place with you. Because it really is amazing. Not the easiest for me to get to, but totally worth it and I actually crave their warm lobster rolls and they are HUGE which bring me back. Nothing beats family owned, and amazing staff who truly care. Miriam is amazing. The seafood is beyond delicious. Everything tastes so fresh. We always pick up "to go" being that they only have a small seating area. The food is never soggy or tastes off from traveling home. I can't wait to come back next summer as I heard they have outdoor seating and that would be a great place to go for lunch or an early dinner. Run if not walk, if you will be in the area. Not sure if they take reservations or if it's first come first serve, but I usually see a line when picking up in the evening. read more

Simple no nonsense excellent food. Freshest. Delicious preparation. Friendly service. Chef Ralph is the best.

Great food. Ralph the owner is friendly, helpful and personable. Fish is VERY FRESH I can't say enough about this place. Eat here!!! read more

Pier 192 is straight up the best spot for a lobster roll. I've been there a bunch and I've ordered it four times already--I don't even bother trying anything else at this point. It's loaded with lobster, tastes fresh every time, and they actually give you a solid portion. The bread's toasted right, just hits every time. Shouldn't go anywhere else but the pier for a nice lobster roll. Service was amazing and the ambiance just fits the name of the establishment perfectly. read more

It was okay. We ordered the dish and chips for lunch. It was bland by our standards. Have not gone back even thought the reviews are pretty high for this location. read more

Tried to eat there today. Was told eat in will not be available for 2 to 3 weeks at best. Take out only now. So disappointed

although i didn't get the chance to sit down, the owner was very welcoming and served us great food, especially the lobster roll. a surprise highlight was the coleslaw, really really good. read more

I've been wanting to try this place. I went a few weeks ago and they were packed and couldn't seat us for a few hours so we left. Make a reservation if you want to eat in! There aren't a lot of tables here. We came in for take out tonight. We got the bacon wrapped scallops and octopus apps, a lobster roll and the mahi tacos. They were all SO delicious. Everything is really flavorful and incredibly tasty. Can't wait to go back to try some more menu items!! read more

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Food was amazing, simply served and delicious at very reasonable prices. If you are looking for excellent seafood made with love this is your place. read more

So happy with our food tonight! Delicious mahi tacos with bright, fresh, crunchy salsa, some of the best steak fries I've had in many many years and great tasting fish and chips! What a great meal, thank you!!! read more

We are lucky to have this local seafood restaurant! Food is fresh and they have a good variety of options and specials. Staff is very nice. It's super casual with just a few tables and counter style service. read more

Maybe the best seafood I've had in NJ. No frills, friendly service, BYO. Baked clams were exceptional as were the crab cakes. Fresh with no filler. Fish and chips were great. Crispy and very flavorful. WE'll be back! read more

Our experience was ok, though mixed opinions. The restaurant is very small and more for takeout. They have about 7 tables and will serve you. Decor is cute with a shore theme. The lobster roll can be ordered cold in mayo or warm in butter. My daughter was happy with the amount of lobster and enjoyed it (warm). You get a choice of side, including several types of fries. My son said the Lobster Mac and cheese tasted good, but didn't have much lobster. I liked that they use cavatappi pasta. We tried both the fried calamari and Rhode Island calamari. Both were greasy/soggy, but we were happy they included tentacles. The Rhode Island one was tasty if you like cherry peppers. The octopus app was ok. Tender, and I even liked the spinach side with it. Fish and chips were disappointing for my wife. A bit soggy, plus they didn't come with any "chips". In fact, the order package was labeled "fish and chips -chips". Strange. They offered me a side with it when ordering, but I didn't realize selecting a side will remove the traditional fries. Their Caesar salad was a nice side to get as it comes with a good portion and shaved parmesan. Mahi mahi tacos were ok for me, but I wouldn't order them again. Nice chunks of fish, but I didn't care for the sauce. At the end of the meal, everyone felt generally ok with the experience, but not asking for it again. I do recommend the lobster rolls. Oddly, they advertise a credit card fee, but menu prices actually reflect paying with credit card. Cash gets you a discount. read more

A friend recommended this cute small sit down seafood restaurant. Service was good and food was excellent with good portion. Will definitely be back to try the other stuff. It is a small sit down restaurant read more

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We have been a few times. Need a reservation most times. Stuffed filet, lobster roll and the Cod Father all very good! If you like fresh seafood, give this place a try. read more

The Pier - Filet of Sole stuffed with Crab Meat and a Lobster Roll. - Seafood Near Me - Park Ridge, New Jersey

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Amazing! My husband and I have been meaning to come since they opened and we are elated to have found our new spot. My husband ordered the seafood medley and a Caesar salad and I had the fish tacos with sweet potato fries ... it was all so delicious. Our waiter - didn't catch his name - was super helpful and was very attentive. I love the feel of the place inside - it's very casual, no frills but oh so delicious. HIGHLY recommend for fresh fish/seafood. I loved that they had a few nonfish options which I may try next time. Wishing The Pier boundless continued success! read more

if you are looking for some decent, casual seafood in NY/NJ and you don't want to travel all the way to a coastal town, then this is for you. nice straightforward menu and good energy here. friendly waitstaff. had the grilled octopus, which was flavorful, but a touch salty. also had the cod father (cod, shrimp and scallops). again, tasty and impressed with the scallop size. go there on your way to upstate new york or visiting NJ area. There are only 5 tables and a smallish parking lot, but people seem to eat relatively quickly so be patient. read more

Wonderful lobster rolls as well as other seafood items. Mostly takeout or delivery by Uber. There are only 6 tables of four, so reserve one ahead of time if you want to sit down. Not a lot of ambiance but the food is great. read more

I've been to the Pier a few times and each time the food was delicious and fresh. Love having a seafood place with reasonable prices right in town. Service was great and super helpful and accommodating to a handicapped member of our group. Great addition to Park Ridge! Highly recommend the bisque soup, soft shell crabs and Bronzino! read more

My husband and I were delighted to have a fresh seafood restaurant open. Our first few visit were wonderful! The owner made recommendations and the food did not disappoint. Unfortunately the food is not what it used to be. Tonight was our last disappointment. My husband n I ordered the Bronzino, which in the past was amazing, with both the fish and the skin delicious! Tonight my husband's fillet was considerably smaller than mine. And the skin not worth eating. When we showed the waiter, who checked with the owner, the answer was that each fillet is cut and served as is. I would be embarrassed to serve a piece of fillet that small to any customer if I were the owner. read more

The Pier - Bronzino - Seafood Near Me - Park Ridge, New Jersey

Food is consistently fresh and tastes amazing. Be patient with ordering when they are busy, as everything is made fresh to order.

Lobster roll was good. We went with the melted butter as opposed to the mayo. Also had the fried clams which came with a side order of fries or salad, and Cole slaw along with tartar and cocktail sauce. The people working here are very friendly and attentive. read more

The Pier - Lobster roll with a side of sweet potatoes fries. - Seafood Near Me - Park Ridge, New Jersey

My friend mentioned this is a great place for lunch and she frequently eats here. I was very excited to give this place a try. The scallops wrapped in bacon were excellent...yum yum! The Chowder, Lobster Alfredo and Shrimp Scampi with pasta were a bit disappointing, lacked flavors and the shrimps were overdone. The next day, I asked my friend what does she order when she eats there. She said always order the fish So, maybe next time... lunch and fish! read more

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Always a great experience at The Pier. Delicious fresh fish and wonderful service. Ruby is amazing and always happy to make a suggestion and chat. Ralph is a wonderful owner and truly cares about his guests. One of the hidden gems we were lucky to stumble upon. read more

I love this place. It's my "go to" for their grilled salmon. If you request less oil they accommodate that with no sacrifice in taste. Sooo good! The vegetable sides are very fresh and delicious. I go there often. It's worth it! read more