The service by Danielle was outstanding. She had a great personality and handled our group of 10 with humor and grace. The salmon was great. Everyone liked their meals. The ambiance was amazing with the open air and views. read more

We waited 10 minutes. Not one person acknowledged us! We left. I have left 2 restaurants in my life. This was one. Very rude! Do not recommend read more

Ambiance is amazing, food is way overpriced and absolutely horrible. Hostess is rude. Waitstaff added drinks to our bill that we did not have--glad we caught it. read more

The atmosphere is nice and was able to talk easily. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious with small changes that would make it wven better. The menu is seafood heave, as expected from the pier. The escargot was delicious, and the salad was very nice, the whole anchovies were a surprise, but not unwelcomed. Pasta was cooked nicely. The lobster roll is served cold and could use more dressing or butter. Overall a very nice experience. read more

The Pier - Escargot - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

Delicious, giant cut of white fish with nice seasoning. Had a great view of the harbor and quick service. A touch overpriced but much of the places downtown are, so a solid choice regardless read more

The Pier - Whitefish - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

I walk in there and get seated fairly quickly, but that's where it went downhill. I ordered a glass of wine and it was 19 minutes from the time I ordered it to the time that it got to me. The server that was serving me was on her second day and she was training another girl under her that was doing her first day, and there were no senior servers. It was almost comical, watching the roulette of dishes and glasses of drinks get to the wrong table consistently while I sat there therefore I decided not to order food.. I believe the staff manager came by and started asking everybody how their meal was and it was Discontent with everybody in the entire section that I was in. I was only going to give one star, but they had a great recovery. Not only did I get another glass of wine, but it was all on the house. If it weren't for the beautiful view And the incredibly nice with no excuse manager, it would've gotten a one star. Good recovery, but really bad service. read more

Used to be great, ruined by new ownership. New menu, horrible service, bring back the old Stafford's Pier experience. Will not be back.

We used to love The Pier. I've had the whitefish at least a dozen times. Our most recent visit was disappointing. The food came out 45 minutes after ordering. It wasn't cold but lukewarm. An app ordered to split came on one plate. The whitefish was questionable. I left most of it on the plate. New ownership has been a significant downgrade. Won't be dining there again. read more

Food was very good, staff was very friendly and attentive, but the best part was their beautiful new china. Pretty blue patterns that really made the table and dinner feel special. Seems like a small thing, but interesting to see what the new owners are up to and what we may look forward to for other changes. read more

Dinner tonight was very disappointing. Limited menu and not the same quality or variety as this restaurant was when it was Stafford's. Lobster roll had very little meat, mostly bread. Service was fine at our early dinner. Ambiance is same as when it was Stafford's. I will think twice before coming back for just that. read more

Delicious, friendly, great view, great for small or larger groups, but should call ahead for large groups. Best morel bisque you'll ever have!!!! Since my last review (7 years ago) the whole restaurant has been updated. It's got a great nautical theme, and the menu that was once different on the deck is now the same menu as the dining room. read more

Really enjoyed our drinks and apps on their lovely patio. High points for the Michigan Manhattan--best cocktail all week on our vacation. Skip the crap cakes and get the crab tostadas...so good! The seafood chowder was also a highlight. read more

Go for the ambience. Go for the view. Go for the service. Don't go for the food...well except the morel bisque, which was very good. The caprese salad was average (unripened tomatoes) and the white fish was flavorless, (even though cooked on an oak plank) and just not good. We don't mind paying for good food. This was just not that. read more

Our golf group of 13 sat at the iconic "captain's table" which is a semicircular both which faces the harbor. Incredible view, and the service was outstanding. The food was great. The seafood pappardelle, Scallops and White Fish in particular. read more

Super nice server. Steak and fries arrived cold. Prices are crazy high and they are severely understaffed. Supposedly completely booked but 1/2 the restaurant was never seated. read more

We had the best experience over the holidays! We ate at the pier for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve both nights our service was excellent and all courses were timed perfectly. The highlights were the Bibb salad and prime rib (cooked perfectly) from Christmas Eve's menu and the roasted tenderloin/lobster tail and scallops from the New Year's Eve menu. The staff here go above and beyond as well. On Christmas Eve they gifted us with a baby's first Christmas ornament off their tree in the bar that one of the bartenders made and then on New Year's Eve Jody (the GM) saw me go change our baby and that my dessert arrived. She offered to take our baby and walk him around (keep him entertained) so I could have a quiet moment with my husband and enjoy dessert. Seriously that was the nicest thing ever! We can't wait to be back again. This is our new fav! -Anne, Ryan, and Christian Cram read more

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Called around 5PM on Tues 7/16 to make a reservation & they could get us in at 7:15PM. Drove 30 minutes to get there (from Bay Harbor) and upon arrival, were told there was no reservation & they couldn't get us in for nearly 2 hours. Showed them our call & they did not care or try to help in anyway. At this point in evening, most shops were closed and restaurants had long waits so not worth the 30 minute drive to Harbor Springs. :( Nothing we let ruin our trip, but def would not recommend! read more

Awesome calamari. Service was great! I really recommend getting the seven dollar bread and oil, they gave a ton of bread and it was so good. The calamari was one of the best I've ever had. read more

The Pier - Calamari, whitefish, salmon with Caesar salad. - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

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We were a party of 11 and were treated like royalty. Our server, Paige, got every order right, was super friendly, and very efficient. We had such a good experience we actually came back a few days later (party of two) and specifically asked for Paige. Again, great service, good food. Try the grilled octopus as an appetizer. Can definitely recommend the seafood chowder and the Pier burger. read more

Our family has been visiting Harbor Springs for years and decided to go to the Pier Restaurant on the last night of vacation with reservations set at least 2 months in advance. While there, the timing for our table had been pushed out multiple times and we were ultimately told that we would have to be seated elsewhere. As I approached the manager to better understand what was going on, she and the waitress were talking to another individual who was expressing his disappointment with delays and mismanagement of the restaurant. When I ultimately had a conversation with the manager, I was met with a very defensive and unapologetic demeaner. All they had to do is take some responsibility and treat us like customers. We ultimately left and will not be back, at least until they look themselves in the mirror and make the necessary changes or until this all takes care of itself, and the new owner/managers take over. read more

By far my favorite bar in harbor springs , nautical themed , excellent martini w blue cheese olives ...many other traditional drinks and great food . It's the place to meet friends .I love the Rich wood , long bar and nautical theme. .it's a must stop every visit . read more

The Pier - Oysters and calamari with martini - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

During the craziest of times, July of 2020, my husband and I ate at the Stafford's Pier for the first time. The food, service, and view were amazing. So, when my husband and I were celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary, there was no hesitation that he would book our special day here. When he booked the reservation, he made it a point to let them know it would be our 25th anniversary. We both left the restaurant feeling very disappointed. The food and service definitely was not the way it was in the past. Then, my husband apologized to me because he thought that we would have had at least some sort of acknowledgment about our anniversary but nothing was said. We now know to never book special occasions at the Stafford's Pier. read more

The Pier - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

This place is pretty to eat at. It is nice to look at the water while eating however for being a seafood restaurant their seafood isn't that great when you compare to other spots like Chandlers which is about 20 mins away. Overall, it's pretty to visit but the food is just ok. read more

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This restaurant is a favorite in Harbor Springs. A total makeover last year of the main dining room sports a beautiful nautical theme and double deck seating outside in front of the pier. The seafood chowder is consistently flavorful and the Bibb salad is a favorite of mine. I also love the perch and whitefish. The Wheelhouse bar has also been redecorated. You can order from the menu or just have drinks. The Awesome Coffee is a work of art with a brandy flamed cinnamon rim, several liqueurs, a bit of coffee, and whipped cream to top it off. The Hummer and Burnt Almond are yummy ice cream drinks. We were seated right away but be aware that they are super busy in the summer months. You are likely to have a wait and slower service due to the crowds, so plan accordingly. read more

The Pier - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

Beautiful restaurant right on the pier in Harbor Springs! I loved the decor inside, a classy nautical look! Everyone loved their food. We started with calamari and morel bisque. The calamari has a yummy sauce that gives it a kick and the soup is so creamy and delicious. I had the white fish on a plank, so fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this place especially if you like seafood. read more

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Food was good... have an issue with our service and drinks though... drinks are expensive and at a place like this I do not care as they are expected to to top notch. But my wife ordered a dirty martini and did not get it... when brought up to the waitress that it was not dirty she brought my wife a shot of olive juice to add to her drink once she drank enough to add more, instead or remaking the drink. So low class. Ruined our entire dinner with such rude cheapness. And then to change you $15 for it. Really!!! Our entire table of 6 was so surprised at how this was addressed. It seems the Pier is no longer a high end establishment that cares about the customer. read more

Not so nice! So we walked in and were told that they had no tables available for 8 on the deck, went out to the deck and "empty". Said that they don't take reservations but had a group of four woman walk in and say we have a reservation at 4.. perplexed I looked at the hostess and said "I thought you didn't take reservations, "ya well I m not really sure" etc. no accommodations for a party of 8... maybe we don't fit the stereotype.. but customers continue to walk in and be seated.. Jody, You mean the two computers that weren't being used at all? That wasn't how it was explained to us at ALL! She stated they did not take reservations and never offered to sit us down anyway! Your establishment NEVER tried to help and make us feel wanted there. So instead of trying to argue with a customer here on yelp ( which shows us exactly who and how you treat your customers) just simply say Sorry for the experience, and try to correct the issue. Have a Blessed and fantastic day! Hope it's better today and learn from this experience! read more

The Pier - The front of the restaurant! - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

I have been going to staffords restaurants for years. I went to the pier and was very underwhelmed. It wasn't bad, but I was left not happy with what I had. I hope the food gets better because it is a beautiful location. read more

Meh! I have been coming to the pier my entire life. So, I remember the 1970's and what a big deal this restaurant used to be. Always impeccable service, as I remember nothing was written down. Well, things have changed pretty drastically. I brought 7 of us to dinner, it's much more casual now. $320 out the door with tip. Our waitress was hapless. She really shouldn't be a server. She was handing out drinks asking us to pass to the appropriate people. Complaints about people going home sick? She seemed like a nice person, but come on... I ordered the motel bisque, which I have liked in the past. It was too think with flour and Luke warm. $11 I believe. My scallops were over cooked, $46. Meh. No Huge complaints about the food, just no one was excited. Sad. I miss the old days. That place used to be alive! read more

dessert. Actually was tasty but poor sized portion for $11, asked for whipped cream and berries to be packaged separate. Define berries ... plural, would expect more than 4 petite blueberries. Service in bar began upbeat, but had to wait for more tartar for fish while wait staff tended bar, played scrabble. Disappointed with lack of attention to customers. We come here several times a year, first mediocre experience. Room cold. Normally eat in dining room; first time seated in bar. We chose the bar feeling underdressed after visiting the falls and bears today. read more

The Pier - Creme brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

The obvious choice when you are trying to find a place to eat in Harbor springs. It's on the water, super excellent menu and ambiance... which I guess, means you have high hopes/expectations-- for a place like this to say the least. Met the mark but wasn't anything to write home about. You'd assume a place like this would serve bread or have some sort of "high end" kind of complimentary serving. Wasn't thrilled with the scallops, salmon, or walleye. They tried to get exploratory with Israeli cous cous-- different flavors, but that's not working (for me) in the slightest. read more

The Pier - Pan fried walleye - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

1st timers drove up from down state for some skiing. It was a Tuesday night and everyone and everything was great. We sat at the bar, Amy and Kale were running the show back there and made some recommendations that we tried and entrees from there were perfect! Good luck to the new ownership group. We'll definitely be back! read more

I never write negative reviews but this of a special exception. This was the worst service in history!!! I was told the wait would be 25 minutes. It was an hour and a half. Then once we were finally seated, we waited 30 minutes with no service at all. We finally left in absolute disgust. What an embarrassment as I had an out of town guest. read more

Food is great, service is fantastic!! Love the Morrell soup and the homemade bread! Also, try the crudo!

Sat outside on Dudley's Deck with our dog in tow. Waitress was super sweet and had many recommendations especially the clam chowder which was epic. read more

Typical menu, but the redo on the interior is fab! Wow design elements that really add to the dining experience. The patio along the water was beautiful as well! read more

What a beautiful location, right on the harbor. Harbor Springs is a charming town. The food was delicious and we had excellent service.

Can't recommend this place enough! It's a must-go if you're in and around Petoskey- Harbor Springs. Their patio is on the water with a beautiful view of the marina and the food is fantastic! We had actually requested for a outdoor table by the water when we made the reservation but found it to be pretty chilly when we reached. Our wonderful server Vela readily shifted us to a booth indoors. As for the food, we found everything so, so good! The salumi plater is a cocktail of olives, cheese, salami, mustard and goes perfectly well with the Harbor 697 drink we had ordered. The new england clam chowder was so perfect it took us back to our good old Boston days! For the main course, the whitefish and perch combo was terrific and we were mighty impressed by the clever fusion of Mediterranean styled linguine! Overall we loved everything about the food, service and ambiance of this place and would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Harbor Springs area! read more

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I really can't say enough good things about this restaurant. We attended a private wedding here - the staff went above & beyond from set up to finish - excellent + service and atmosphere. The food was incredible and they accommodated the needs of those guests with food allergies & special meals for the kids. We'd definitely come back!! read more

The Pier - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

Outstanding views and great service. The fish was outstanding and they have one of the best key lime pies anywhere! read more

The Pier - Seafood Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

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