We've eaten here many times. Which led to making reservations for Mother's Day. As expected food was great, outdoor seating was great (dolphins in the river were a big plus). If you're in the area you should definitely give them a try. read more

We were down visiting with family and they took us to Pier 22. They go there often and said the food is great and it did not disappoint! I had the Wasabi Tuna as recommended by our server, Kirby, who did a wonderful job with recommendations and waiting on us. My sister is Gluten Free and she was very knowledgeable on the menu and helping her pick something out. The Tuna was amazing as well. The prickly pear mule was refreshing and delicious! The restaurant itself being on the water was very nice. We look forward to our next visit! read more

Long lapse since our last time. First time outside- beautiful setting on the Manatee River. Had the very attentive and professional Kennell serve us. Went during happy hour ( daily 3-6). My mojito was good, and ordered two appetizers: ahi tuna nachos and balsamic chips--both yummy. Shared some of hubby's margherita flatbread ( not pictured). Will return a lot sooner next time! Will return read more

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Had our son's graduation dinner here. It was a very nice place, but not as good as I expected. The good things: they took our reservation for 13, they had a great menu with several choices I actually wanted, the drinks were good, the service was very good, and the views are outstanding. The not so good things: several people in our group were unhappy with their meals (duck was chewy and a bit over, lobster was rubbery, Ossi bucco was over-cooked and dry, grouper sauce wasn't traditional, NE chowder didn't taste right, and one of our prime rib cuts came out over-cooked twice). My scallops were good, but the sticky rice wasn't hot enough and the wok vegetables were underwhelming and could have had more seasoning). It was very helpful that they took care of that after we explained the issue. Overall not sure I'd return. read more

This place has a great view but after many tries we have found the food subpar at best and the service was subpar also. On our last visit my wife and I had the 1976 salads. My wife had the smaller salad and I had the larger one. The only difference was the increased price and the portion looked the same for the large only in a bigger bowl. The salads were awful with soggy lettuce, they were watery, and had very little taste. The waitress seemed put out by having to refill our drinks and was not attentive at all. For the price this place is not worth it. read more

Went alone one Sunday afternoon and was sat by the water with a great view. It took a long time to be waited on and unfortunately the waitress was not friendly or as warm as I expected or have experienced in the area. I ordered off the happy hour menu, had a Paloma and some kind of crab appetizer that had some bits of shell in the middle, nothing was done to rectify this or even an apology given but I didn't make a big deal about it either. I had a cup of clam chowder and it was incredible. Nothing needed to be changed there, the fresh bread that was brought was also a nice touch. Probably wouldn't return just due to the high price and unfriendly/ lack service but everyone may have a different experience. read more

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I'm a regular at this place and last night we tried a few different things. We sat outside on a Saturday night by the water and it was nice. The only thing that was not enjoyable was the choice of music. The music didn't match the ambiance. Service depends on your waitress or waiter- last night the lady didn't fill up our waters enough but she was still nice. French onion soup- no one cared for it because it had scallions in it Chicken wings- were ok, nothing stood out to us French dip- didn't care for Grouper Picatta was delicious!!! Fried calamari - always good (but sometimes it doesn't come out hot) read more

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The food was very good and there are a lot of options. They have gluten free rolls also. Service was okay our waiter seemed very stressed and a little grumpy. The vibe was good and it was quiet with not too many people. read more

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Food, service, and drinks were amazing! The view was also amazing! 10/10 would come back read more

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The food is delicious. Tables are spaced out nicely. Reservation recommended. The service is slow. But if you are going to spend this much, slow down and enjoy the experience. read more

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Service was awesome! Kelly did a great job. We had not been since a funeral reception for a friend 15 years ago. Looks like newly remodeled outside. We ate inside with a view of the Manatee river. I got one of the specials 8oz lobster with hollandaise sauce and Parmesan cheese. I got cream spinach and a half a twice baked potato for my two sides after eating half the lobster I was very full. We did have a bowl of clam chowder with a clam in every bite, it really was one of the best clam chowder around my other half got the other special which was red fish with a lemon butter sauce, which was so good got extra sauce. The views both outside and inside are wonderful and the prices were very reasonable especially for a beautiful location getting there a little early before six. It's happy hour so saved money on cocktails so very affordable will definitely be back for date night. We do date night once a month and pier 22 will definitely be in the rotation. read more

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We recently dined here and had a mixed experience. The atmosphere is definitely a highlight--beautiful outdoor setting with soft lighting and a relaxing vibe that makes for a lovely evening. The food, however, was hit or miss. The presentation looked promising, but some dishes fell short in execution. The steak was a bit overcooked and lacked flavor, and while the seafood and asparagus had potential, they didn't quite come together as expected. The dish with the sauce was especially disappointing--heavy and overpowering, taking away from the rest of the flavors. Overall, it's a place with great ambiance, but the food quality didn't quite match the setting. read more

PIER 22 - Surf Turf - New American Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Great food over the holiday weekend. Excellent service from Jamie as well. Sushi was fresh, and the Hugo Spritz also hit the spot.

I rarely leave reviews, but after the experience my family and I had during my cousin's bridal shower at Pier 22, I feel compelled to share this. We traveled from Fort Lauderdale to celebrate what was supposed to be a joyful and memorable occasion. Unfortunately, the service we received significantly impacted the event. Our server, Alicia, was rude, dismissive, inattentive, and had a noticeably different tone with certain guests in our party. While she was attentive and pleasant toward other tables and even specific individuals within our group, several members of our party experienced curt responses, poor communication, and an overall lack of professionalism. At one point, appetizers ordered by some guests came out properly while others experienced delays and confusion with little effort made to correct it professionally. To be clear, Matthew was excellent and extremely helpful. Taylor also attempted to assist when concerns were brought forward during the event, and I appreciate his professionalism. However, the handling of the situation afterward by management was disappointing. GM Nicole Johnson and event manager Hannah ultimately dismissed our concerns and attempted to place blame on our party by stating that management was "not made aware" during the event, despite the fact that Taylor was spoken to directly. They also referenced our party not meeting the food and beverage minimum and guests arriving at different times as justification for why compensation would not be provided. Their exact response included statements that: * the group did not meet the required food and beverage minimum, * guest arrival times created "challenges in pacing and service flow," * and because all food and beverages were consumed, they did not feel compensation was appropriate. None of those things excuse poor customer service or disrespectful treatment during a bridal shower. What was most disappointing was the lack of accountability from upper management after acknowledging that Alicia's behavior was unacceptable enough to warrant a formal write-up and disciplinary action. As a Black family celebrating a special occasion, some members of our party left feeling uncomfortable and treated differently, and that is not something that should ever happen during an event meant to celebrate love and family. I would strongly encourage anyone planning an important event here to carefully consider whether this establishment aligns with the level of hospitality, professionalism, and respect they expect for their guests. read more

Nice place. Nice atmosphere. Waitress was friendly but inattentive. Friend ordered a drink and told us she brought it to the wrong table so they had to make a new one and it would be right out which is no big deal. But she didn't bring it for what seemed like 20 minutes. Took awhile to get the check. Took awhile to get the change. Then the food. Shrimp was overcooked. Chicken was overcooked. Rice and vegetables were under seasoned. Here on vacation. Ate here 7 years ago and food and service were great. Hope it's not the norm for this place read more

I came here for the water and the view, which is amazing. I opted for the crab cakes (broiled and served with a Creole remoulade, and extra vegtables - $34) and my colleague ordered the chicken penne pasta ($26). I guess I should have paid attention that the crab cakes were broiled -- I prefer mine pan fried with a crunchy crust on the outside. Broiled made it more like catfood, unfortunately. At least the service, the view and the atmosphere was nice! read more

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Views and cleanliness 5 star. Our server was helpful and very nice. My martini was good and they have stuffed olives which is a plus. I had the catch of the day with chef vegetables and risotto. It was just okay. Fish was battered with black olives on top. The broccoli and carrots didn't have much flavor. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes so I would just choose another dish next time or maybe sushi. read more

Food was mediocre. I had the California roll, very dried out. I've had much better from Publix. My son had a child's size pizza...it was burned on one side and the crust was hard on the other. Not at all appetizing. I would recommend eating elsewhere in the Bradenton area. read more

First rate service and we all had seafood although extensive menu and large salads. Excellent raw oysters. Water views are excellent in the Marina. Small but nice wine menu. Friendly staff. Loved my carrot cake! Highly recommend. read more

Excellent dinner! Ate outside on patio . Gorgeous view of the water!! Hubby has tuna steak and cheesecake. I went outside of the box. Lol! Splurged on their Monte Cristo appetizer as my main entree with side of hot veggies. Delish!! Washed it down with a cold mocktail Dockside! Sooooo yummy!! Aurora was such a sweetie!! We'll ask for her going forward!! Thanks, girl!! read more

So I ordered wings and just wanted flats which they said they "could not do." So I ordered the wings and I got eight wings... Three flats and five drumsticks. And they were mediocre best anyway won't be back. read more

As always the service was the best in the area from Lynn! I had the trout special and it was delicious!! The view and breeze on the patio is spectacular ! I will be back soon read more

We ate here about 4 years ago and did not return til this past weekend. We were seated outside without any wait time which was nice. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive throughout, and the prices were not that bad. When we ate here 4 years ago we were not that impressed, but everything we had on this visit was really good much to our surprise. We ordered short ribs, monte cristo, and the French dip. The bbq sauce on the ribs was awesome, the monte cristo was very memorable in a great unique way, and the French dip was tender and delicious, the fries I think were hand cut and they were ok. Overall the food itself was really good . We will return soon to see if it is consistent. Food 8.5 Service 8.5 Ambiance 8.5 read more

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Pier 22 is a large well-operated restaurant, with a large menu focused on seafood, but with something to offer for all tastes. The view of the wide river is delightful during daylight hours and the outside seating area is quite nice. The Pier 22 Salad was great and the Grouper Oscar with crab meat over corn risotto and topped with asparagus spears was exceptional. On a later visit, we had oysters (just one option -- they were large and meaty, but not the best flavor), Lobster-cargo (lobster in garlic butter -- excellent), fish tacos (delicious and satisfying) and some yellowtail nigiri (decent, but I'll stick with the regular menu items in the future). Prices, including for wine, are very fair for a high-end restaurant. Service was prompt and professional. I'll definitely return when visiting again! read more

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I so looked forward to our Pier 22 experience. I requested their best table and got a lovely table on patio with great water view. Wait staff was pleasant but we felt pretty neglected for our meal. Family enjoyed the clams and I enjoyed a great chopped salad. Drinks were good too with a great selection. The highlight of this place is the gorgeous water view as it's right on the pier. This place is gorgeous and I can't wait to come again! read more

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Enjoyed my birthday dinner here. We first enjoyed drinks at the outside bar & saw that they have a daily happy hour although we just missed it but good to know for future reference. I enjoyed the crab cake app, wok veggies & a moist & delish carrot cake. The menu has a lot of fantastic choices including wild game & sushi! My husband very much enjoyed his duck. Our service was very good. read more

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Nancy is an awesome! We come here every month and always sit in Nancy's area. She remembers our drinks and menu choices.

Stephanie was our server this afternoon and was spot on! She was very attentive and since we were here for the fabulous happy hour that made a big difference. We come quite often and have enjoyed each meal. Love the blue cheese mussels, meatballs and the balsamic chips! We will request Stephanie next time for sure!!! read more

Food was great, atmosphere is wonderful and our server Shelby was awesome!! Her first day but you'd never know it!!

Pier 22 is an amazing place to eat outside and enjoy the sunset. The servers are always on point and really responsive - the food is amazing, I highly recommend the filet. Just a great place to enjoy a nice meal. read more

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While we were visiting in Florida, we decided to try out Pier 22. Highly recommend going during happy hour. Our food was good we ordered the muscles. They were in a white wine, garlic butter and spinach sauce. I wish we didn't have to ask for bread, but we did even though I thought it was offered it wasn't. Then by the time we got our bread, which was approximately 10 minutes later our muscles were cold. Our service could've been a little bit better. The ambience was beautiful as we were looking onto the ocean. We will definitely return the next time We are in Florida. read more

PIER 22 - Muscles. - New American Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

The best and only Mother's Day brunch in the entire Manatee County and Sarasota I highly recommend the service was accommodating even though we run a waitlist. They called us the minute there was availability., We are long time devoted to the Ritz Carlton for the buffet for those special Mother's Day and Father's Day and they abruptly stopped it this year so thank you for pier 22 staying consistent, and going above and beyond sitting on the water it was beautiful as always even though it's getting hotter in the summer. There should be more AC devices for the elderly people sitting outside as indoors are limited. Other than that it's beautiful scenery and the simple fact that the brunch buffet is worth every single dollar. You will not be disappointed As long as they don't discontinue it abruptly like other establishments have done in this area, 2026 is proving to be a huge disappointment in our overcrowded and now very limited dining availability options, occurring in our Bradenton Sarasota area, Keep up the good work during the special holiday holidays buffets, pier 22 Thank you read more

Such beautiful views from the patio of the Bay Area. We also got lucky and arrived during happy hour. They make a great old fashioned , very stiff the way I like my old fashioned. I ended up ordering two especially with the happy hour special of $8/. The balsamic chips make for a delicious appetizer and I recommend you order two for the table. The cod fish & chips make for a delicious main course. Our server Talan was a very gracious server and took care of us. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Came for the great view and outdoor seating! Cute interior and great seating on the patio next to the marina. Great service, attentive wait staff and was seated promptly! Food was meh, I would try again but avoid the sushi and leave that for a sushi restaurant. My mojito was decent as well. Just was not blown away by the food or drink. read more

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The food was great--Grouper piccata. The sunset was beautiful. Sitting outside on the water during sunset was very nice. But the server, E.........was rude, inattentive and incompetent. Her other guests were treated the same way. It took a lot away from the meal and made me want you eat fast and leave. read more

PIER 22 - New American Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Enjoyed another great experience at this unique waterfront restaurant. This is an upscale dining experience that incudes fine dining with hard to beat views on the Manatee River. Food and service is always excellent and happy hour specials are worth the trip. read more

Our next family food adventure take us to The patio pier 22 located in Bradenton FL with a category of 4.4 and more than 5,471 reviews, this place is perfect for turning a family gathering or a get-together with friends into something special, with a unique view of the sunset and the bay, accompanied by the sound of the sea. Our visit was on November 1st with perfect, cool weather. Our waitress was very attentive and professional. The entire menu and the options she recommended were all delicious, but you had to eat quickly because of the weather. Was a great time high recommended place to share unforgettable experiences. read more

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Delicious food & fantastic serviceLynn is a fabulous waitress. We will be back for lunch to see Lynn again

We had Talan as our server and he was very accommodating and attentive. He managed our large group very well! Very friendly service and great food! read more

Lana was an excellent server. the food was great and so was the service! definitely coming back