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    Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar

    4.6 (102 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Mona E.

    Great service! The food was really good and well seasoned. We got the king crab boil and it was really delicious. Since we didn't eat pork they let us substitute the sausage for eggs. The only downside were the bathrooms. They had such a terrible smell that it was almost impossible to use them. When we came into the restaurant we realized it smelled a bit weird and I later came to find out it came from the bathrooms.

    Cajun shrimp salad
    Bonnie W.

    Very cool inside, decorated like your at the pier in these elevated cozy booths. Music give great vibes. Service always great, checking to see what we needed even after asking for the bill. Food is good, very fresh. Great happy hour options for both food and drink, including coctails.

    Glenda N.

    . I got the seafood special for $31, which included half a pound each of shrimp, crawfish, and crab legs. It was a great deal -- the portion was just right and I left feeling full and satisfied. Everything was cooked well: the crawfish weren't soggy, and the shrimp were perfectly done. I asked for mayo on the side; it took a little while to get it since they were a bit busy, but that was the only minor delay. Overall, the food was 8.5/10. I'll definitely be coming back -- this spot is easily one of the better seafood places in my area. There are so many crawfish spots around that sell boils, and most of them use the same kind of sauce. I've enjoyed plenty of them, but some places serve crawfish that are too small or drench everything in too much sauce. This spot, though, had the perfect balance -- good-sized crawfish, a well-seasoned but not overwhelming sauce, and it was all pretty affordable for what we got. Definitely a place to come back.

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    Kelly W.

    Came here to try since it's been rebranded. The inside is trendy and decorated in nautical theme so it was a nice touch. There's also a place to wash your hands right outside the bathroom which is convenient since your hands will be messy despite the gloves they give you. We ordered fresh oysters to start with and they were pretty big in size. All the food started to come in order fast, barely no wait. Butter garlic noodle was flavorful and was a nice side to balance out with the main seafood. We ordered the pier 88 set with extra green mussels and crawfish. It was a big platter of food for the two of us!! We had the Cajun spice for the seafood boil- it was a bit too heavy on the seasoning for us because it overwhelmed everything else. Our server Sam did offer us extra butter to spread the seasoning out more and we should've listened to his advice. But the quality of the food was fresh and seasoning levels can be subjective when it comes to seafood boil, so I'm leaving the review as 5 star. Overall I think this is a casual fun place to have dinner. We really enjoyed Sam's service because his enthusiasm brightened up the place. Try to catch him if you can!

    Can't wait dig into these.... crawfish!!!! With the big bang all Seasonings!
    Jerrilyn B.

    The service here was pretty good at the bar. The 2 young lady bartenders were nice and attentive. The food came out pretty quick as well. The mozzarella sticks we got for an appetizer were just ok... more of a frozen taste. However the fried catfish and shrimp basket as well as the crawfish and crab boil were tasty. Fried well and boil was not overcooked. A bit of hot sauce did the trick so far as the extra seasoning we desired. Overall the spot was cool... We can tell the place brings a crowd as well!

    I'm excited for this experience. Let's GET IT Pier88!
    Mary M.

    This is what a Seafood Spot is all about! Pier 88 at the corner of Walnut Hill & Plano Parkway is an exceptional Boiling Seafood and Bar. Let me tell why! What used to be Boiling Crab, Pier 88 has taken the space and transformed it into an establishment committed to excellence! The atmosphere is electric with a variety of music, several t.v's and a tank with the freshest Seafood for your choosing. An ample bar sits in the middle and ties together the nautical theme. When we walked in, we were greeted by a Hostess and promptly introduced to the specials and Happy Hour. Our server Hannah, was a delight! She patiently took us through the menu and the options that they offered. Hannah was attentive and good spirited. Especially when it took us 10 minutes for a group of 4 to order! Nothing like family reminiscing! As we know, Pier 88 offers the traditional boiled and fried selections that you would expect. However, what really makes Pier unique, is that they offer a Hong Kong Style which consists of fried seafood that is then tossed in a "dry rub" seasoning that specifically compliments their live whole crab and lobster! For today's visit(because there ABSOLUTELY will be more) we ordered a Fried Shrimp Po'Boy w/ cajun fries, Fried Catfish Po'Boy w/fries, Fried Shrimp Basket w/fries, Onion Rings, and 88 Boiled Seafood Bag. The Po'Boy's were picture perfect! Soft, durable, French bread, stuffed with Lettuce, tomatoes, spicy tarter sauce and a side pickle spear. The catfish fillet was well seasoned and piping hot(which applies to all the food). The coating had a snap, that was a beautiful introduction to the moist, flaky interior(nothing worse than dry, overcooked Catfish, which you WILL NOT find here)! The Shrimp Po'Boy was packed with shrimp the size of fifty cent pieces! They were large, golden, and cooked just right! The fried shrimp was the exact same way! Best of all, the tail was removed so you can enjoy the entire bite. The Onion Rings was the stuff of legends! Thick slices of onion in a batter that you typically see on Calamari. It was flaky, seasoned and crisp. Everything a great onion ring should be. Last, but not least, the 88 Seafood Boil(que the intro music), was a 1/2 pound of snow crab legs, 1/2 pound of head-on Shrimp, sausage, potato, and corn. I got the 88 sauce which is a combination of all the seasoning/sauces, medium heat. Oh! It was so good! The crab cluster looked more like king than snow. They were big and full of sweet, juicy, meat! The sausage had a great flavor on it's own, but the sauce complimented it. The shrimp(unlike most shrimp in a boil) was firm, with a clean, almost buttery flavor. The sauce had chunks of fresh garlic which I love and even though it was medium heat, it was balanced with the right combination of flavor and heat. I can't say enough about this new establishment. From start to finish, the service and quality of food is unmatched! If you are looking for fresh and flavorful seafood, look no further. Pier 88 has all you need. Check It Out!!

    Mussels, crab and crawfish...sauce was great and so was the service! We'll definitely be back.
    Mary B.

    Ordered a special and substituted shrimp for mussels. The flavor was all mixed and spicy. It was very good and so was the service, we'll definitely be back!

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    Mackenzie B.

    Walking in the host was super nice, we were seating , the restaurant itself super clean , INCLUDING THE BATHROOM. I love the extra sink area they have to wash your hands. The food was super good , probably the best seafood I've had in a long time ! Hot & fresh !

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    Bryan W.

    Another great visit! The food was so fresh and the beer was extra cold. It was pretty slow inside around 4pm. I don't mind that since the city is always so busy.

    Rodrigo E S.

    Great tasting food.. great customer service. And a good vibe and spot to watch sports and catch a drink. Food was good just prolly got a bad batch of crab since it was empty and hardly had any meat inside of it not sure if over cooked or what but everything else was great!

    Very dry and undercooked potatoes.

    I came because of the positive reviews, but I feel like the reviews are fake. The crawfish tasted like it was a mix of live and frozen crawfish. The crawfish was cooked Cajun style because the Special 88 flavor was not infused into the crawfish tails. If I wanted to eat boiled crawfish with seasoning on top, I could have just gone to a typical crawfish place. The potatoes were very undercooked so they tasted dry. The clams were really bad. I took a photo of a handful of clams that did not even open. This meant that they were dead before they were boiled. The place is actually really nice. It has good music playing and it accommodates large parties. The service was really friendly too. All of this being said, the seafood was really bad. Dallas... Please give honest reviews.

    88 Punch and Paradise Beach

    The service and ambiance was very radiant and welcoming from when we walked in, sat down and spoke to our waiter who was very friendly !!! The only con would be the portion size, they could've gave more for the price. The sauce was amazing. Then, when we first got the bill the server didn't add the last two drinks then when we went to sign the check she said she forgot to add them and ended up double charging us. Definitely recommend Fish N Tails you really get more portion wise and leave with leftovers sometimes. For the same price!!!!

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    DeAnna D.

    The food and customs service top tier! The boil had a great season with just the right amount of spice!!!

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    Good service and really enjoyed the king crab legs! Thank you for being open on the holiday.

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    The food was fresh and delicious. Our server was attentive and answered all questions we had about the menu.

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    Anaya's Seafood Scratch Kitchen

    Anaya's Seafood Scratch Kitchen

    4.6
    (519 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    This was only our 2nd time here and I am not sure why... I have a feeling #3 wont be far behind…read more The food is fantastic. Period. I am not a big fish person and hubby loves something fried so a healthy fishy meal isn't our first go to, but we went outside our normal tonight. And we left so satisfied. For apps, the mac and cheese bites with crab. This should feel heavy but it doesn't. Moist and full of flavor. We did the crab fingers (special on the black board... pay attention to the specials they are fire). Tons of crab for the price and the chowder type sauce was so good. I just wish I had more bread to soak it up. Dinner was the tuna with mango sauce. I got mine rare and it was perfectly cooked. The filet was well seasoned and the sauce complimented it well. Large portion of tuna. He got the special (do not sleep on the black board) flounder stuffed with crab and shrimp. Absolutely amazing. I have never ever ordered flounder before but I guarantee ill order it if we return and its a special. Service was fast snd everyone was attentive. Cant wait until we go back.

    Seven of us went out for dinner and we chose this restaurant as nobody had been here prior…read more We were greeted quickly and our waitress was amazing! We all received samples of the soup and the poblano soup was a table favorite! Our food was delicious as well as our waitress. We loved the evening Happy Hour on a Saturday evening. Only complaint was it was entirely too humid in the restaurant, so much so that we were miserable in that sense. Everyone constantly had to wipe the water glasses off before taking a drink. So we ate quickly so we could leave and didn't get to socialize a lot.

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    Urban Seafood Company

    Urban Seafood Company

    4.3
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    I was in town for business and met up with an old friend for dinner here, and it turned out to be…read moreone of the highlights of my trip. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambiance was wonderful and perfect for a catch up with my friend: warm, inviting, and perfect service! The burrata salad was outstanding, and the pasta was equally impressive. We also shared the bread pudding for dessert, which was incredible and the perfect ending to the evening. The lobster dishes and wine selection were excellent as well. What really stood out, however, was the exceptional service: attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming without ever being intrusive. To top it all off, our entire dinner came to under $100, which felt like tremendous value for the quality of the food and experience. I only wish we had a location in Los Angeles. Highly recommended!

    Amazing vibes - loved the aquarium, the art, apparently the chef owns multiple urban*…read moreestablishments. This location felt like I was inside a fancy boat To start - the most unique and delicious chips I've ever had. I'm coming back first and foremost for the chips! Haven't seen chips this full of flavor before The prickly pear refresher was amazing - just mint, lemon, soda and prickly pear puree? This is one I'm going to make at home The same chips are used for the tuna dip but I'd like to note their pickled jalapeno - that was fire. So much flavor here Shrimp salad was great too, I enjoyed how balanced the dish was The baked alaska was a mix of chocolate and strawberry on the inside - everything was done from scratch. One recommendation is to add a layer between the ice cream and marshmallow is possible The black wagyu gold something tomahawk was divine - maybe better than any bbq I've been to. Nothing was spared here I also got the key lime pie, it was more grainy than I expected and the key lime was mostly in the reduction (?) to be poured on Overall, tomahawk, crackers, prickly pear drink (forgot to mention crab cake) were my favorites Staff was friendly too!

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    The Catch

    The Catch

    4.3
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    I ordered the fried jumbo shrimp and I think it was the best I've had in the area!! A crisp…read morecornmeal coating and the shrimp was fresh and tasty. The fries were very good ... a bit of a coating on them. My husband had a salad with grilled shrimp and he was delighted that they had jalapeño ranch dressing. As important, the staff was very friendly and helpful! The picture in my review was from the last time I was there. This is an updated review

    Not the best experience for our first visit. We weren't sure if we were supposed to seat ourselves…read moreor wait to be seated, so we found a table on our own. A staff member walked up carrying a chair, said "chair," and we were all confused. I asked, "What do you want from me?" He repeated, "Chair," so I stood up, and he swapped my chair out for another one. The interaction was awkward and left us wondering what was going on. We ordered at the counter, and the food came out fairly quickly. Overall, the food tasted good, but I was disappointed with the alligator basket. For the price, the portion was very small. It came with only about seven alligator bites and a huge serving of fries. I expected a lot more alligator for what I paid. The food itself was good, but I don't think I'd order the alligator basket again because it just wasn't worth the price.

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    Combo basket of 2 fried catfish, 4 fried shrimp, 2 hush puppies and fried okra. Everything was delicious!
    Combo basket of 2 fried catfish, 4 fried shrimp, 2 hush puppies and fried okra. Everything was delicious!
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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.8
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    Haven't been here in forever. Maybe 20 years…read more Calamari and octopus 4/5 For almost $20, the amount was ... not that much. One small plate. Taste wise it was ok Grilled trout 4/5 The squash which accompanied it, not that great Pontchartrain fish 5/5 Still tasted the same as years ago, although the price doubled what it was 15 years ago, for some reason I didn't find the dirty rice as yummy Baguette 5/5 Very fresh baguette with great churned butter. Haven't had this quality of butter and baguette in a long time Shrimp gumbo 4/5 It was too salty to my liking. And too much slimy okra in it. Banana pudding 5/5 The best part of the meal! Unexpectedly good and visually appealing, they put this dessert in a 12 oz mason jar topped with a strawberry and thin cat tongue cookie (langue de chat) This is an old facility, sure they could make use of some refresh

    I've been here a few times, and I always end up ordering the oysters--they've never disappointed…read more Fresh, flavorful, and definitely one of my favorites on the menu. The seafood is consistently delicious, the service has always been friendly and attentive, and the relaxing atmosphere makes it a great place for lunch or dinner. One thing to keep in mind: this place is popular, so the wait can get pretty long. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation in advance if you can. Overall, it's a spot I keep coming back to whenever I'm craving great seafood.

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