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Pier Restaurant, Harbor Springs, MI

Pier Restaurant

4.4
4.4
216 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to the Pier Restaurant, an iconic waterfront dining destination with views of Harbor Spring's yacht basin and Little Traverse Bay. This historic Northern Michigan restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you choose to dine outdoors at the water’s edge or enjoy your meal indoors surrounded by classically designed nautical décor. Our diverse menu features fresh Great Lakes fish, hand cut beef and incorporates locally sourced ingredients. Our extensive wine list and creative cocktail menu will surely enhance your dining experience. Join us for a memorable culinary journey, quite literally on the water.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (231) 526-6201
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Harbor Springs
  • Cross street
    Bay at State
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    American

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pier Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience in a picturesque setting with "incredible food and service." Guests appreciate the warm, friendly staff, especially Betsy, who is "outstanding." The menu features perfectly cooked dishes, including whitefish and salmon, while the atmosphere and views create a "wonderful setting."

216 Reviews
  1. Mason

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whitefish and Peanut Butter pie were fantastic. Love the nautical theme and water views
    Pier RestaurantResponded on February 8, 2025
    Mason, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed some of our new menu items! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  2. SUSAN

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here! Great ambiance - very boaty decor inside - and super service! Can’t wait to visit in the warmer months to sit outside and have water views. Food is excellent. We had shrimp pasta & short rib dinners, both delicious. Great tequila choices also! The lounge is very inviting and cozy with a huge fireplace. You can’t go wrong with this choice! Beef, chicken, fish, burgers - something for everyone. Don’t miss it!
    Pier RestaurantResponded on February 7, 2025
    Hey Susan, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy you had a great experience and enjoyed our new menu offerings! We look forward to seeing you back soon!

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  3. Katie

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked through the door we experienced such warmth, friendliness, kindness, and overall absolutely fantastic service! We were celebrating our anniversary and our night was filled with thoughtful and memorable surprises. Our waitress, Betsy, was attentive and social. But all the staff were so kind and made our experience so wonderful. We appreciated her helping make our night so special! In addition, the food was incredible!! Our cocktails were delicious as well! So glad to have experienced our special night there!
    Pier RestaurantResponded on January 30, 2025
    Katie, thank you for taking the time to write this review. I am so happy to hear that our team members took such great care of you! Happy Anniversary, we look foward to seeing you again soon! --Katie, General Manager

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  4. Monika

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome bartender- Justin made great drinks and great conversation. The vibe is perfect for the town!

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  5. Joseph

    VIP

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service involved many different people. I am still not quite sure who my main server was. 20 minutes elapsed before our food order was taken. After a long wait, the three sandwiches ordered ranged from nearly burned to hardly toasted. A long night overall. Likely that the servers were doing the best they could but it seemed as if the restaurant was understaffed.

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  6. Gloria

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner week of Christmas, very few patrons and the food and service were amazing. We had steak Diane and my husband raved about it and I had the salmon that was delicious and cooked perfectly! Service was on point!

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  7. Beth

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the whitefish, salmon and chowder were all very good, we really miss the escargot, perch filets and chicken dijon dishes.

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  8. Lori

    VIP

    Hawaii

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to dine at any of the Stafford restaurants and the Pier is one of our favorite. We stopped in prior to the Holiday Open House and enjoyed their chowder, pear arugula gorgonzola salad, and Waygu burger. Staff is always awesome and friendly. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend dining here.

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  9. GretchenP

    VIP

    Northern MI

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Thanksgiving dinner was a big disappointment. Service very slow and food bad from start to finish. Way overpriced. Will not try that again.

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  10. marianne

    VIP

    Chicago

    79 reviews

    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went here for thanksgiving. Service was very good but a bit rushed. Food was ok. Ambiance was lovely. Would go back & try their regular menu someday.

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FAQs

Pier Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 526-6201.

Pier Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pier Restaurant

102 Bay St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bay at State
  • Neighborhood
    Harbor Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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