Could Pier 88 be my new favorite local spot for seafood boil??? Yes... yes it is! We ordered three pounds of head-on shrimp. Spice level was medium and went with the 88 Special seasoning (a combination of cajun, garlic butter, and lemon pepper) - AMAZING flavor!! Perhaps my favorite aspect was that their seasonings were not overly salty - I feel that most other seafood boil restaurants just include way too much salt in their seasonings... but at Pier 88, you can really indulge without feeling like you're going to end up with high blood pressure! Extras included corn, sausage, and potatoes... and those were all delicious as well! I couldn't have been happier with this meal... so I will definitely return again soon! Being celiac, I did not have to worry about gluten being in anything we ordered! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS***** read more

My boyfriend was visiting me for Thanksgiving, so we decided to have a date night out. He knows I love seafood since I've recently added some meat back in to my diet. This place looked like it did a good seafood boil and was located near where our hotel was. Upon entering we were greeted and sat right away. He ordered a shrimp basket while I ordered my usual snow crab. Heads up, all the supplies will be brought in the bottom of the discard bucket like gloves, lemons, and crab crackers. I wasn't aware of this, and placed all the discarded items on top of it while eating bareheaded as I didn't see supplies, and no one was around to ask. Usually places will bring on the side, and I wish I was told that in advance when it was brought to the table. It made for quite the mess, but if we return I'll know for next time. Once our server returned to check in after 10+ minutes that's when we were advised, and I adjusted though I had put my boil bag in there so most had been soiled. As for the food, he liked his shrimp while I thought the crab was okay in flavor/spice. It didn't really standout out like other places I've been to recently, but overall I would return if I was in the area. read more

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For being in the desert surrounded by more desert and surrounded by more desert , I am very skeptical about seafood in Arizona. I went out on a limb and decided to try this place. It's very spacious and open with a very Louisiana Cajun decor. I ordered 2 pounds of crawfish 88 style which consists of Cajun spices, garlic, and a few other elements. Overall, they were extremely good not to mention very large. If I were to do it again, I would just get the Cajun seasoning as a garlic was a little bit overpowering. The staff is very accommodating and helpful and Parking is plentiful. If you're craving mud bugs and you're in the middle of the desert close to Tempe give this place to try you won't be disappointed. read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa - M4. Crawfish 1 LB - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

They got us with their flavors. We ordered a side of sweet potato waffle fries and Pier 88 combo that has lobster tail and snow crab with 2 lb choices of seafood with hot Cajun seasoning. Spice level was perfect on what you thought hot would be. Then always ask for an extra side of garlic butter Service was quick as we went right before dinner rush and they did give us recommendations which we always like. Will be going again for our next seafood boil date. Just wish they had garlic noodles. read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa - Sweet potato waffle fries and Pier 88 combo that has lobster tail and snow crab with 2 lb choices of seafood with hot Cajun seasoning - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Came here with the family during a weekday. Not busy at all. We decided on sharing one of the family meals with king crab legs, mussels, and shrimp. The Cajun sauce was a bit salty. Not sure how the rest of the sauces are. The king crab legs were cooked perfectly. Not too much effort in breaking the shells. Our server was great and accommodating. I'd come back again! read more

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Been wanting to check this place out for a while now and finally made it. Our server, Bernice, was fabulous! She took the time to explain everything and make suggestions, one being the temperature of the boil. This was extremely important as we were going to go with hot and she said it was way hot so we said "medium" and she then said that was on the hot side so we went with mild. So glad we did as that had enough heat for us! Everything was delicious and we had plenty to take home. Will definitely go back! read more

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Our neighborhood favorite for Seafood Boil. Best deal 35.99$ for shrimp, snow crab, sausage, egg and potato. We go with 88 special sauce mild and it hits every time. I like to add broccoli to our boil bag and a side of sticky rice to pinch and dip into the juices. Service is great, we favorite our favorites. It's a casual family style vibe. Seating small or large groups. It can get busy in the weekends and wait times get up to 45 minutes. read more

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Craving seafood so decided to try this place. I've heard mixed reviews when it first opened up but I figure I give it a try. For Saturday night dinner time it was bit busy and we got sat right away. Staff was friendly and restaurant was pretty clean. I know seafood price has gone up but man... So painfully expensive specially king crabs. $85 a lbs? Ordered the low country boil pier 88 spice and extra spicy. Ordered dozen oyster and lbs of crawfish. Oyster was pretty good for most part, I didn't care for the tobacco sauce style dipping sauce, I prefer cocktail sauce. Horseradish was actually pretty good and hot. Shrimp was cooked pretty good, crabs were little hard to eat and the meat didn't slide off like the way I like it. Seasoning was pretty good but the extra spicy was more medium heat level compared to some of the other place. Crawfish.. Well it's Crawfish. Over all food was not bad but for the price I left thinking man, not worth it. I definitely won't be coming back here. read more

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The service is the only reason this place didn't get 5 stars. The food however was great. Since we were a bigger party of 6 (6 or more gratuity is added) I felt like they knew they were guaranteed a good tip so it lacked decent service. It was really slow there so there wasn't an excuse. But the king crab combo was really good. I'll come back again just for that or try the other location in Avondale. read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa - King Crab Legs snow crab - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I want to start off by saying I do NOT eat seafood or enjoy it but I do love their sauce mixed with different things. Seafood boil no seafood LOL. I absolutely love this place. I feel like compared to other seafood boil places, this one is priced reasonably. I usually get their 88 special with potatoes, corn, sausage, and some fries on the side. It's always so delicious. I've been here a couple times now and always recommend it to my friends and family. The food is always brought out very hot which makes it even better. The staff here are always very helpful and kind. I like how I can come here and not feel judged for not getting seafood. They also bring out a bucket that has everything you need and extras just in case. The place itself is more of a darker atmosphere but very clean! read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I'm a picky eater when it comes to a place to eat. This place definitely was a place where after I ate I immediately went to bed. The service was very helpful and very attentive! I enjoy the fact that I was able to have really good quality seafood. I definitely will come back again read more

I visited this place a friday afternoon. We were seated right away. the place was very clean and nicely decorated. the place was not busy at all so our server was helping us right away. We ordered the lunch special. 3/4 lbs of shrimp, Cajun fries, wings and 2 drinks. the food was delicious. The shrimp was very flavorful. We enjoyed everything that we ordered. At the end we paid around 45 which was not bad for all the food we had. Can't wait to go back! read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This Riverview chain restaurant is a great place for seafood boils at a pretty darn good price. It definitely has the ocean vibe with giant crabs, fishnets, and sharks hanging from the ceiling (notice the sharks all have a fish in their mouths), and cool ocean themed murals. Our server was doubling as a bartender and was very busy, but she's still managed to be attentive. We ordered the shrimp and clams, both of which come in a bag with corn in the cob and potato. They are yummy! We also ordered fried calamari and fried catfish, which came with a choice of Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, or regular fries. We chose Cajun fries, and they were delish. I don't really care for fried fish, so I didn't try it. The food is pretty good, the atmosphere is well-themed, and the price is right. It's not fancy but when you are looking for a casual seafood place that doesn't have a long wait, this might be your spot! read more

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My sister was craving seafood boil so we decided to check out Pier 88. We made it within 10 minutes of happy hour so we were able to get mozzarella sticks,jalapeño poppers, and some drinks off the menu. We ultimately opted for the sailors boil, and I got a half a pound of snow crab legs. It was entirely too much food, but it was really good. The spice on the medium is very spicy the size of the crab legs are huge! The forgot my egg but brought it out later. The sausage had great flavor! I would definitely return. read more

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Pier 88 is my go-to seafood boil spot. I take all my out-of-town friends here and every single person ends up loving it. The seasoning is always on point, the seafood is fresh, and the portion combos include a corn and potato already, which in this economy is top tier!! They also have a great happy hour menu with alcohol drinks and discounted food items. The service is fast and the servers are friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is big and roomy. If you're craving a legit seafood boil in Mesa, this is the spot. My FAVORITE SEAFOOD BOIL read more

We've been wanting to try this place since we love seafood and we'll i wasn't impressed at all by the food or the cleanliness. We came in we didn't have to wait to be seated as soon as I sat down I noticed black hairs on the table and since my hairs blonde I knew it wasn't mine but our servers was no apology or would you like a different table? Nothing. So after getting past that health issue we ordered our beverages and food honestly the food was out way to fast the shrimp was seriously over cooked and the crab wasn't fresh by any means. The meal came with corn. Slices of sausage and an egg all too salty to eat and for what you're being charged for the meal to begin with we were super disappointed because half the meals went to waste. I can't recommend the food here just on the cooking alone. read more

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I haven't stopped by the location yet, but the deliveries are always super delicious! It doesn't feel like how much seafood tastes with the fishy smell. It's super flavorful! read more

Our first time at this location. We love Pier 88, we typically get it in Washington when visiting family and didn't know we had one near us!! We literally get it for takeout in Washington each visit. So happy to have found while in the area. Very delicious! Medium can be spicy so be prepared , the other ones can be even hotter. We really liked trying seasoned garlic butter sauce. Noely was very nice and attentive as a server! The restaurant has seafood decor and even had hints of Asian decor! Loved that! We will be back!!! read more

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We turned into savages when the food came out. Get ALL the seasoning, you won't be disappointed. The 2 guys waiting the table were incredibly sweet! I got the jalepeno mango margarita, AMAZING. We will definitely be back. read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

So I got the shrimp two ways. The shrimp in the bag contained a potatoe, red and corn. I asked for the 88 sauce hot. Holy cow if you ask for hot you will receive hot. The staff is extremely fast, so fast they forgot to bring the bucket. LOL no biggie it was corrected quickly. Theyre very nice people So the bucket has your gloves towletts and crab meat retrieval tools. So feeling like a spicy crab or shrimp broiler experience give this joint a try. read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa - Plain fried Shrimp with a sweet cocktail sauce - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Was in a seafood mood a couple weeks back and a friend recommended Pier 88, specifically for their catfish. I love catfish so I had to check it out. This is a sit down and order joint. The store wasn't very busy when we stopped in so we were seated quickly. Service was great and the store was clean. We got the fried calamari and jalapeño poppers as starters. Both were tasty and breaded lightly. The catfish basket was delicious!! The catfish was cooked well, very moist and nice and flaky. I really liked it! On a scale of 1 to 10, based on my friend's reviews of what they ordered and my tasty catfish, I'd hit it up again for sure! read more

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Oh wow! The shrimp and crab boil is delicious. I recommend the Pier 88 seasoning mix. Calamari and oyster everything is perfectly spiced to your level of desire. They greet you right away and seated us. Brought our drinks immediately talk about awesome service.. when they brought our crab boil and shrimp boil out it was steaming hot. read more

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I love seafood boils, and this was my first time visiting this spot. I ordered a pound of crawfish and half a pound of shrimp, and I was impressed by how hot and fresh everything was. The boil also came with potatoes and corn, which was a nice touch. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving seafood. I was especially excited to see they had fresh crawfish, and the Cajun seasoning was perfect--bold and flavorful. While the pricing wasn't cheap, it was worth it for a casual dining experience every now and then when I'm in the mood for crawfish. The ambiance was a bit noisy since I came during dinner time, and there were quite a few kids running around. Despite that, I was overall pleased with my experience. The service here was also good, no complaints. read more

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Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar - Mesa, AZ If you love a good seafood boil, Pier 88 hits the spot! We came in craving something flavorful, and they delivered. The shrimp and snow crab combo with sausage, corn, and egg was perfect, the 88 Special sauce (we went medium spice) had the ideal kick without overpowering the seafood. Our server was friendly, patient, and super helpful explaining the spice levels and combos. The vibes were relaxed and fun, think nautical decor, upbeat music, and big portions. We also tried the fried calamari and Cajun fries during happy hour (great deal!) and they were . The place did get a little busy, but service stayed on point. And they didn't skimp on portions, which is a huge plus. Prices are fair for what you get just know the king crab legs can add up quick. All in all, great spot for messy hands, full bellies, and bold flavors. Will definitely be back! Located on Dobson in Mesa Pro tip: go during happy hour for deals on apps and drinks! read more

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Service was attentive. Location was pretty clean. Spice level is really good, hot is hot. Ordered shrimp head off, lobster, crab legs mix. Cooked very well, yummy flavor. read more

Well if you like to eat dinner late, don't come to this place 30mins prior of closing and they won't seat us, they were about to close in 35mins so you can make a order to go or you go elsewhere then I wait for 15mins for it, they mights well seat you and serve, I guess they don't want money , what a joke.. don't get me wrong we always come here we love there food but just that they don't let you seat even though th read more

I've ordered pickup from here multiple times directly through their website because I wanted to avoid third-party delivery fees. I recently found out, from their own staff, that their online ordering is powered by DoorDash and includes an extra $5 charge that is not clearly disclosed during checkout. She told me to call it in since I pick up my own food. This means I've been paying additional fees on pickup orders without realizing it, despite not using any delivery service. I also reached out to the restaurant directly to address this concern, along with a recent issue where I became sick after eating my order, and I have not received any response. At this point, the lack of transparency around pricing and the lack of communication is disappointing. Customers should be clearly informed about added fees and should be able to trust the food they're receiving. read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Price: $$ I came in on Labor Day because this place is the only one that open (besides cracked barrel next door) when I called in. The restaurant was spacious and has plenty tables to accommodate large groups. There were approximately 9 tables when we walked in and looking pretty busy for one waiter who was working by herself with one host and one food runner. Lena, our server, did amazing job of taking care of each table despite having to run around. She was very friendly in explaining the menu and attentive. Great service! The food was on point. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp bowl was generous considering it's a lunch basket, which is rare with inflation and all. The calamari was fried until GBD (golden brown delicious!). I would highly recommend this place for people who want a Louisiana cajun boil style! read more

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From Louisiana, I crave Crustacea- crawfish and crabs. This restaurant, like others like it, disappoint. It seems these venues think that, if they throw enough heat on it. It meets the grade. Not! Heat does not beat flavor. Too much heat actually kills the taste of the featured food. I was hopeful Pier 88 would be better than their local rival but I place them both in the same category- Lack of respect for the product. A little burn is good but, even ordering the least level of heat, I could not taste/enjoy the crawdads nor the crab. Nice staff, excellent service but.... I will go back to ordering from Kyle Leblanc's. Crawfish Farms online. Overnight delivery; comparable prices including shipping. The best. read more

we came at 8:10 and said they couldn't seat us because they were closing soon although it said they were closing at 9? If that's the case then they should update their hours and stop wasting other people's time. read more

This was a DoorDash thing so the review is on the total experience. Ordering and delivery was as expected in that the quality of the food diminishes somewhat because of the heat in styrofoam containers making things soggy. Yikes! 4 po boys all put together nicely as well as the packaging for delivery. No one said they didn't like their sandwich but no one said they loved it either. Just saying that it was okay was the general consensus. At between 14-15 bucks a sandwich plus some fries or onion rings there are better choices in town. Last words...I'm not that hungry. read more

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Great food. I really enjoyed this restaurant video and the price was reasonable. Customer service was excellent. read more

The service was great, our server really walked us through how to order since it was our first time. When the food came, it was also very good just a little spicy for our liking. I would've given five stars, except for how filthy the front of the establishment is with bird droppings. It almost kept me from going in, when I mentioned it to the hostess. She really didn't seem to care. read more

Food is great and so is the service. I love the seafood, I am so picky about my shrimp, but this place is amazing. The sauce is good and I always leave feeling so full. The inside is so cute and makes you feel the ocean vibe in the middle of az! read more

I took my daughter here for a birthday lunch. We both wanted seafood and the rest of the family doesn't like seafood, so we took advantage of it just being the two of us. I order the shrimp and my daughter ordered the king crab. King crab was a little pricey ($85) but it was good. We shared . Service was excellent. Our server knew it was our first time there, so she took the time to explain everything. Restaurant was clean and had a lot of interesting nautical pieces. I loved the large shark that was hanging over our heads. read more

This was my first time coming here, the waitress was amazing, catfish po boy was amazing, I definitely recommend this place! read more

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Rude , racial profiling food undercooked , wrong order overpriced not good quality, rush you off the phone before you finish ordering not professional read more

Nice establishment, really enjoyed the food...a lot of food comes out steaming hot and the service was exceptional...

Came for the crawfish and they did not disappoint! Our server helped us choose the best sauce for our heat preference, which was spot on (but I'm tempted to try a little hotter next time)! Thanks to other Yelp reviews, I chose Pier 88, even though it's further from Gilbert than a couple other places. Definitely coming back for more! read more

Walked in at 8:55 pm. Everywhere online states they close at 9:30 pm. The host went to grab menus to seat us when a waitress walked up and became very rude, stating they don't seat people after 9 pm -- even though it wasn't 9 yet. I understand wanting to leave work on time, but her attitude cost them a customer. read more