Quick service early in the day. Our waiter was attentive and nice. Ambiance is low lighting and popular music. It's at the Hyatt house across the pacers arena. Food: Clam chowder 5 stars. And I'm from Seattle, so that's saying something. Bbq wings. 4 stars. (Kid rating. She couldn't tell me what would make it a 5) Mac and cheese. 4 stars. (Kid rating) Truffle fries. 5 stars. (Kid rating. He likes how crunchy it was) Fish tacos. 3 stars. (Kid rating) too spicy. Fish tacos 5 stars (adult rating. He tried the kids tacos and hers were spicier than his, same meal) read more

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Yum! So many things I loved at Pier 48! Calamari was delicious, but it is spicier in my kids' opinion. Fine, more for me! Fried green tomatoes with crab: such a cool way to elevate tomatoes! I thought they were seasoned well and the crab was delicious! It came with a hollandaise sauce as well. I'm not a fan of any hollandaise so I won't give my opinion, but I was happy they allowed me to put it on the side. King poa salmon: the glaze and flavor on the salmon and veggies was amazing! Love that they use cashews instead of peanuts as well. I'd love for the rice to be an egg fried rice as I believe it was plain rice. Apple pie: if recommend to those loving flaky tops versus a crumble topping Kids meals were $8 and well portioned! My daughter had a Mac and cheese and full side item. read more

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I've been wanting oysters Rockefeller for a while so I decided to check this place out for lunch! Service- there is a sign that says wait to be seated but I stood at the door for a bit so I walked over to the bar and was able to figure out seating. It took a while for the food to come out so that could stand some improvement in my opinion. The server was pleasant, helpful and patient. Food- I ordered oyster Rockefeller and roasted Brussel sprouts, oysters were fresh, well seasoned and cooked well! The Brussels were perfectly roasted and also well seasoned. I will return!!!! read more

Pier 48 - Oyster rockafeller - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The fried green tomatoes were amazing. They are deep fried tomatoes covered in crab and a delicious sauce. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying it. The next dish that I tried was the Kung Pao Chicken. It had a great taste and very filling. Lastly, I tried the Apple Pie. It was a slice of Apple pie with a scoop of ice cream with whipped cream. It wasn't bad. read more

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My daughter and I came in for lunch today in celebration of my birthday. We were seated right away by our server, Taylor, who welcomed us warmly and explained the specials. Unfortunately, the Tuesday Surf & Turf special was unavailable. Taylor explained that even the vendor, Cisco, was out of the necessary ingredients for them to reorder them. There were only a couple of other tables occupied, and there was a nice, chill vibe for our lunch. We had the fried calamari for starters and I also ordered a blueberry lemon drop spritz. I was told that it would taste mostly like champagne, but it was actually pretty vodka-heavy. The fried calamari with the boom boom sauce was delicious, but the fra diavolo sauce wasn't as described. We were told that it was a spicy cocktail sauce, so we imagined something like the St. Elmos's cocktail sauce. What it turned out to be was a slightly spicy marinara... not the same thing, at all. For our mains, I ordered the Bourbon-glazed salmon with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. I can't tell you where the Bourbon came in because the salmon was drowned in sweet chili sauce. I should've ordered that on the side. My daughter ordered the 1/2 lb whole live lobster with Brussels sprouts and parmesan truffle fries. She said that the fries tasted burnt, so she didn't eat them or take them with her. In contrast, she felt that the sprouts weren't crispy enough! I enjoyed them. All in all, the service was great and so was the atmosphere. I'll definitively return to try the boom boom shrimp, hot lobster roll and candied pork belly! read more

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Decent. This restaurant is located in a wonderful corner just beside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Lots of natural lighting and an aquatic atmosphere. I went during a busy time there was a game going on and it was Devour Indy. Pier 48 was not prepared for this influx of customers. Service was initially slow and the servers were rushing around as if they were understaffed. I initially sat at the bar but the bartender was inattentive. I had to ask 3 times for a water refill. However once my party arrived and we were seated at a table the service was much better. Dan did a very nice job making sure we had a pleasant experience. Everything was well plated. Unfortunately our food came out cold and lacked flavor. We were informed upon arrival desserts were unavailable and we would be discounted due to this inconvenience. The manager quickly rectified the situation by independently checking in. She ensured we had fresh warm food and desserts (which had become available during the 2 hour visit). read more

Pier 48 - Parmesan Breaded Walleye - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great seafood spot in the downtown area. This spot has a large dinning room area, large corner street outdoor patio area and decent size bar. The soup of the day, chipotle chicken and vegetables, was really good. The Mahi Mahi sandwich came on a very fresh hamburger bun and was topped with corn/bean salad. The piece of fish was grilled perfectly. Service was good and everyone was very friendly. My food came out fast. read more

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Great service. We'll come back for the wings. Right next to the stadium. Amazing chicken wings 10/10! read more

This restaurant was nice to do some downtown patio eating. Our server was very nice and made sure we were taken care of. There were food runners/other servers that weren't so pleasant but we brushed it off. The clam chowder was not what I expected. It tasted more like a cheesy potato soup than a New England clam chowder. Parking isn't the best if you do not valet your car. There was a valet option at check in. Not in any hurry to revisit the restaurant. read more

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Had a great meal today here. Ordered the lobster nachos and it was made to perfection. Large clumps of lobster, perfect amount of cheese and fresh jalapeños made the taste amazingly flavorful. The server was great and it was a great lunch before the games. I recommend ordering this next time you stop in. Even though it was on the appetizer menu it was enough that I could barely finish it and I was full. The ambiance was chill for a rainy day and place was clean and enjoyable. Thanks Pier48! read more

Pier 48 - Nachos with lobster - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

3rd time here & the chargrilled oysters is what brought me back! Had no idea that they validate parking for utilizing the Hyatt garage, this is BIG because you know with being across the street from Gainbridge, parking is scarce. It makes me so sad to walk into an establishment only to see maybe two other occupied tables. It has been like this every time I've come & it's always on a weekend at different times, so I'm truly confused. The food is full of flavor & great quality so you know you'll spend a pretty penny if you love to eat and drink like I do. The chargrilled oysters were so freaking good but noticeably smaller I mentioned it to my server & told him the flavor is undeniable but they're so small, as soon as you put it in your mouth the excitement is over. The manager came over to explain they can't dictate the size, which I understand but I almost think they would have been bigger if they weren't a tad overcooked and shrank. Anywho, my sidecar was good & I love that it was served in a martini glass as opposed to the coupe glass. The jumbo lump crab cakes are the closest in flavor & texture I can compare to what I've had in Maryland/DC All in all was a good experience, per usual. read more

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The food was ok, I got the bourbon salmon, but is pretty over priced for what you get. Service was ok too. Our appetizer never made it out. For the prices they charge I would just expect a bit more in terms of quality of food and service. read more

Pier 48 - Bourbon Salmon with potatoes and carrots - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Restaurant is right across the street from the basketball stadium of which the All-Star weekend took place. Decided to try it out as they had a great present on Instagram. As expected, there was a bit of a crowd due to the events happening. However, I got a single spot at the bar and made myself comfortable,. When I sat down, placing needed to be cleaned and wiped down, and there were three bartenders of which who did not do so readily. Once the area had been cleaned, it took a while for someone to come back and asked me what I needed. The mahi-mahi was a bit dry, and I was actually debating if I should have got the pepper tuna instead. As for the wedge salad, I definitely recommend this the side size. I loved the large blue cheese crumbles that were included on the salad. The bacon was also fresh and not store-bought bacon bits, it was real deal pork bacon. my only recommendation to the restaurant would be that if you have knowledge of a large event, occurring near, to have more staff on site and or you're all star performers. At one point, the bar was so chaotic, but unnecessarily. read more

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Great selection of oysters. It's across from Gainbridge. Parking is limited to the garage next door or a lot a block k away. A little inconvenient but worth the hassle. read more

Ate here a couple of months ago with high hopes based on what I had read about their focus on East Coast seafood when it first launched. Disappointing, OK but not great. Pretty ordinary menu, basically bar food. Not during a Pacer game, so it was pretty empty. Staff was OK, but nothing exceptional here either. Don't believe downtown will miss it much. Not a fan of leaving such reviews, but this is what I experienced. read more

The name of this place cracks me up because there's no trace of water or a pier in the middle of Indianapolis. Once I got past that, everything about this place really impressed me! We had a reservation at prime time on a Saturday night, but we didn't really seem to need one because the place wasn't very busy. Cameron was our server and he was a delight to interact with throughout our visit - polite, friendly, efficient, well informed and accommodating to all of our needs. We started our dining with the crab beignets. I have never seen anything like this on a menu before and they were fabulous. We followed that with the warm spinach salad, which was delicious. My wife had the salmon entree and I had the shrimp scampi - we enjoyed both of these items. We wrapped up our meal with the key lime cake. It was very unique and the perfect finishing item to a very tasty meal! read more

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The drink, the oysters, and the desert were awesome. But the steak was really disappointing for $31. It was more medium or medium well than medium rare. The service was a bit disappointing as well. We didn't have any silverware until after we were done with the oysters so we had shells and oyster juice on our hands. The ambiance was quite nice though. read more

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Excellent service and food! Seafood inspired restaurant as you can tell by the name! Located inside the Hyatt House/Hyatt place in Downtown Indy! Nice atmosphere inside the restaurant! Shout out to Asia my server!! She was great and even got me a tonic water to go without me even asking plus some free vouchers! read more

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Loved it! Our server, Allyson, was perfect. Efficient, but not overwhelming and a touch of sarcasm thrown in. Our food was delicious and beautifully presented. We ordered clam chowder, grilled oysters, fish and chips and key lime pie. The key lime pie was good, but more like key lime cake. We will be back! read more

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The food and service were amazing. We went for Devour Indy and absolutely enjoyed our experience. read more

Pier 48 - Spinach Artichoke Dip - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We had a great time at the Pier 48 Fish House & Oyster Bar's "Oyster Shucking Class". The event was held in their private dinning room with about with about 20 guests. It included: a flight of 3 wines, 3 small plates of new menu items, 3 small dessert treats, and, of course, 12 oysters to shuck. Everyone received their own shucking knife, to keep as a souvenir, and a protective glove, as well as expert instructions and assistance on how to shuck oysters. The food, wine, presentation, and service were outstanding. The fun was unbelievable! The staff all managed the event very well and made it interesting and educational. I will admit that being an Oyster Shucker will not be my dream job but I now have a whole new respect for those that can do it. read more

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Allison and Annika were friendly, knowledgeable and masterful at making cocktails. We ate at the bar, had a burger and ahi slider, and both were delicious. The sweet and spicy margarita is a must! Great pre-game/pre-concert spot directly across from the sports arena and they validate parking! I recommend getting there btw. 4:30-5 before it gets pre-event packed! read more

We had other plans but had a somewhat picky eater with us. Popped in - busy time and no reservation. Got seated immediately. Very nice place, nice people. Now for the food. Wow! We had the chicken mac & cheese, southern fried chicken, and fish & chips. All spectacular!! Will stop by more often before Fever Games. read more

I like Pier 48, but was disappointed. I really wanted to like it more. Went here for my anniversary. Husband and I wanted to try something new and decided to check this place out-which is right across the street from the Pacers basketball stadium. We were greeted politely and promptly by the host at entry and our service was ok. Our waiter did an OK job with staying on top of things. I do feel bad he was the only server that night so I will grant him some mercy. He made a great recommendation and we enjoyed most of what we ordered per those recommendations. So looking back-this isn't a place I would go for their entrées. Their food was really bland and slightly over priced. We ordered a steak and just felt like the quality of steak was a little low for the price. It did come out over cooked and slightly burnt. There was no salt and it just wasn't a good steak. And the scallops that came were also burnt. So. It's too bad. Now on the flip side-the Appetizers were great! I looooved the crab bites. I'm from Maryland so I know what a good crab anything is supposed to taste like. I like the pepper jam that came with it, a really nice touch. Their wings were also good. SN: not a major deal just know that they charge you if you asked for different types of sauces to go with your wings. So If you're looking for a nice place to have a couple drinks and appetizers I would definitely recommend it. But if you're looking for a nice meal/entree-I'd go elsewhere. read more

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We we not out on NKOTB concert night. Valley parking was $15 with restaurant validation up to 6 hours I think. Regular garage parking is $20 but didn't want to go through waiting on my car to get pulled. But good to know for this option. Food was limited for the concert night. I had a hot lobster roll sandwich and it was good. Service was pretty good considering how busy it was. Our waitress was attentive and patient. read more

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ATMOSPHERE: Big bar with lots of TV's and costal feel. You can tell it's new inside and it was very clean for our visit. SERVICE: The service is the biggest reason I'm giving Pier 48 3 stars. One of the weirdest servers I've had. We had someone with a balsamic vinaigrette allergy and he looked at her like she was crazy when she asked if there was any on the Brussel sprouts. When we were nearing the end of our meal it became obvious he was trying to rush us out the door. FOOD: The steak was okay, but we all really enjoyed the apps we got. read more

Pier 48 - Steak and house made potato chips - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We have been coming here ever since they've opened but just now got to reviewing We, party of 2, went during devour on a Sunday night and it wasn't that busy so we got seated right away. We had reservations but I don't thing we needed one The appetizer was oysters we each for 3 pieces. I love the way they serve it with horseradish, the horseradish was good not to spicy For the main entrée I got salmon and my fiancé got the mini lobster roll both were good! I like my salmon a lot specially the sauce that came with it The dessert was a chocolate cookie pie with ice cream and that was delicious too The server was attentive and the ambiance was chill I'd recommend this place!!! read more

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Always great food and service.. once again.. the bartender Alison was awesome!! Took great care of us... she's a serious hard worker and keeper!!..I'm not one to write reviews about places... but this one is top notch read more

I came last Friday before the New Edition concert. I did a reservation because I was sure that it would be busy since Pier 48 is right across from Gainbridge. We were about 15 min late for our reservation and expected to have to wait but we were immediately take to our table. The restaurant was busy busy but our service was still top notch as if we were the only people in the restaurant. I ordered the risotto and my friend got the filet. We also split the boom boom shrimp. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and were so good! I could have gotten an order or 2 of those by myself for dinner and been happy. The risotto was my servers recommendation and was so good. My friend enjoyed her filet so much that she barely at the seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes that came with it. The ambiance was very nice and I want to go back to enjoy the patio when the weather is right! read more

Pier 48 - Boom Boom Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Pier 48 is located downtown across the street from from Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The place to go for fresh seafood and steaks. I took my wife here for Mother's Day and we were not disappointed. Great atmosphere along with amazing service! We started off with the Crab Beignets: breaded deep fried crab balls with Boursin cheese. The pepper jelly provided just enough zing to leave you wanting more. The clam chowder was decent but not anything to write home about. Now for the entrees: I ordered the Monkfish aka the poor mans lobster due to its texture and taste. Served atop a polenta cake finished with crawfish etoufèe. The blackened seasoning on the fish along with the creamy, cheesy topping made this dish one to be remembered. The wife ordered the lobster risotto. The dish was full of nice big chunks of lobster meat and the risotto was cooked to perfection. Overall, a great dining experience. read more

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We chose this restaurant due to proximity to the Hyatt and it's offer of a free cup of soup to Hyatt guests. The feel of the place was pleasant with lots of floor length windows. No annoying loud music, either. We took advantage of their Tu $2 off draft beer special. Our server, Annika, was great. Friendly, engaging, knowledgeable about her menu including the drinks. We took advantage of the draft beer special and ordered the local, "Metazoa Hoppopotamus" beer, which was delicious ( light and lightly citrusy) which I drank and hubby had the house margarita (supposed to be mine, but the OJ made it a little too sour for me, so we switched drinks.) Hubby ordered fish and chips (haddock). The fish was tasty, crispy and light. Fries were lightly dusted with seasoning and hot. The only downside was the cole slaw which arrived minced (hubby didn't like the texture.) I ordered the mahimahi sandwich with side of caesar salad. The fish tasted great but the bun didn't hold up to the weight of the fish, so I ended putting the fish on my salad. The caesar salad dressing was ok. (I love anchovies, so I would have liked a stronger flavor.) Overall, the food was much better than we expected. The feel of the place was nice and our friendly and knowledgable server, Annika, made the evening. read more

Pier 48 - Fish and chips (haddock). Nice and crispy fish! - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This spot is ok. I wouldn't come here again. I feel like this spot doesn't really know what it wants to be or maybe I don't understand. I thought it was a kind of mid level upscaleish seafood restaurant but I'm not sure. There were big tv's blasting football with the sound coming from the speakers. It felt like I was in a sports bar. Maybe this is a sports seafood restaurant and I just don't know. The service was ok but not good. The sever couldn't figure out the hand held computer used to put in the orders. It wasn't easy to order and when things came out wrong it was weird. David definitely hasn't been trained in the service industry. We ordered 6 of every oyster they had in stock, these were good, but they didn't tell us which were which on the second tray, so that kinda sucked. I would have asked but our server didn't seem to have much together, I assumed it would be an ordeal. All night I was never given a plate so I ate my $200 in oysters over my dates plate "so romantic. If you're looking for that lady and the tramp vibe its strong here Overall the bill was $300 ish which is fine but it's not worth it for me. read more

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Always good service and always great food! All of the servers are nice and occasionally the chef and cooks will stop by to ask how you like the food.... read more

Nice layout, modern decor and nice 'sea' themed color scheme paintings. We were sat down immediately, but waited for a while for service, despite few patrons being in the restaurant. She then told us she forgot about us but would make it up to us. There was no make-up. Charbroiled oysters were pretty decent. read more

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Started off with Calamari very good and very fresh. Bourbon Salmon was amazing every bite was extremely tasty. The carrots was exquisite with an amazing sweet saucy. The potatoes were good but nothing too special. For my drink I had the pineapple margarita which was very good!!! read more

Pier 48 - Pineapple Margarita - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was excited to try this new restaurant. My excitement ended promptly. Food: Ordered a dozen oysters. They had two types left. It started off great and had good flavor but about 2 out of six tasted very funky and fear that I might not have a pleasant day tomorrow. My wife and I both sprang for the twin lobster tails. There were some positive reviews in Yelp. $45 seemed semi-reasonable but they tasted boiled and were covered in a super salty/sugary sweet and sour sauce. Lobster is usually naturally suite and shouldn't need a sugary glaze to mask the flavor. The glazed carrots were sugar bombs and the risotto was 33% salt (may have been Uncle Ben's rice.... definitely didn't look or taste like any quality risotto I've ever had) Atmosphere: I'm confused as it it appears it is trying to be a sports bar / high end seafood restaurant, which both fall short for a place I would like to return for either. Service: For Covid, I've never seen so many 6 top tables packed with 8-9 people... which I think is a Marion county violation. Most of the wait staff also wore their masks like chin straps. All in all, I'll never get that $200 and my time back and would not recommend this restaurant. Try other options downtown for better quality. Update: downgrading from a benevolent 2 stars to 1 because I have indeed started vomiting. read more

Pier 48 - Seafood Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My first job was as a server so I fully understand the stress & hard work that comes with creating an enjoyable dining experience. I had a boss that stressed that mistakes and oversights might happen on any given night, but how you recover (if done well) can still leave a lasting favorable impression on your guests. Our recent trip to Pier 48 wasn't an example of a flawless dining experience. In fact, I'm pretty sure our server forgot our table as she was busy handling several tables. However, when she did notice we still needed to order, she acknowledged the oversight and quickly recovered, the whole time being personable and professional. The food was great, but so was the service. Not perfect but great. Restaurants are struggling to find great staff as we emerge from covid so giving a bit of grace for these hard working front and back of the house employees is really important. To make things right, she offered free dessert. I usually never get dessert when dining out. Just not really my thing. Her oversight meant I will likely order the bread pudding each time now that I've tried it. Yummm! read more

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After a recent Spring Break trip, my daughter discovered her love for grilled oysters. After beating a record in her recent track championship, I decided to surprise her for dinner with oysters (and what I hoped to be a dessert with Congratulations on the plate). I made early dinner reservations for a Saturday and was shocked to see they weren't too busy. They set us at a 2 person table off to the side and I was told by the hostess that they couldn't accommodate my dessert request. I must admit, I was pretty shocked (and disappointed) after seeing pictures of desserts with chocolate syrup and ordering a drink with chocolate syrup around the brim that they couldn't accommodate the request. This is the main reasoning for the 4 stars. I was told they could put a congratulations sign on our table, but honestly, I wasn't interested in this option. I had my mind made up I was getting the fish & chips after seeing online it was made of GF bread crumbs. Unfortunately, I learned that there were only two GF options available on the menu and fish & chips wasn't one. I'm sure you know the feeling when you had your mind made up and you have to start fresh. My daughter got the grilled oysters and devoured them. I had the chocolate martini and scallops. Both very good, but the martini was AMAZING. I'd imagine we'll return if only for the oysters and cocktail, but hoping they expand for more GF options in the future! (I didn't get her name, but our server was great!) read more

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Wonderful atmosphere, Jake, our waiter was wonderful. The ambience was nice and the restaurant was really well decorated, I know that might seem silly but it just had a very good feeling about it. Great selection of wine I had lobster roll twice I went back a second time because it was so good.. read more

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We booked here as it was one of the only places that we could reserve for a group of our size this past summer during a particularly busy time (Gen Con was in town)... and it was okay. Staff were reasonably helpful and the food was all right but nothing to write home about. Our kid slept through most of the meal and once awake ordered a very pricey cob of corn and enjoyed it. The table was very high as larger groups don't fit at their lower tables. The menu had limited gluten-free options and as I mentioned before the food for the rest of the group was fine but nothing to rave about. The beverage options were okay as well. Folks in our group found options to order but it wasn't ideal by any stretch. They didn't even seem busy so the slower service was a bit disappointing. Still they had space for our group and we had a decent meal. read more