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Pier Restaurant, Harbor Springs, MI

Pier Restaurant

4.6
4.6
210 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to the Pier Restaurant, an iconic waterfront dining destination with views of Harbor Spring's yacht basin and Little Traverse Bay. This historic Northern Michigan restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you choose to dine outdoors at the water’s edge or enjoy your meal indoors surrounded by classically designed nautical décor. Our diverse menu features fresh Great Lakes fish, hand cut beef and incorporates locally sourced ingredients. Our extensive wine list and creative cocktail menu will surely enhance your dining experience. Join us for a memorable culinary journey, quite literally on the water.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (231) 526-6201
  • Website
    http://www.staffordspier.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    102 Bay St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740
  • Area
    Harbor Springs
  • Cross Street
    Bay at State
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pier Restaurant offers a stunning waterfront location with charming boat decor, making it a "special" spot in Harbor Springs. Guests rave about the "friendly service" and delightful menu options, including standout dishes like the whitefish and crème brûlée. Though some miss the old menu, the ambiance and setting remain "perfect."

210 Reviews

  1. Gloria

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner week of Christmas, very few patrons and the food and service were amazing. We had steak Diane and my husband raved about it and I had the salmon that was delicious and cooked perfectly! Service was on point!

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  2. Beth

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the whitefish, salmon and chowder were all very good, we really miss the escargot, perch filets and chicken dijon dishes.

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  3. Lori

    VIP

    Hawaii

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to dine at any of the Stafford restaurants and the Pier is one of our favorite. We stopped in prior to the Holiday Open House and enjoyed their chowder, pear arugula gorgonzola salad, and Waygu burger. Staff is always awesome and friendly. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend dining here.

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  4. GretchenP

    VIP

    Northern MI

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Thanksgiving dinner was a big disappointment. Service very slow and food bad from start to finish. Way overpriced. Will not try that again.

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  5. marianne

    VIP

    Chicago

    79 reviews

    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went here for thanksgiving. Service was very good but a bit rushed. Food was ok. Ambiance was lovely. Would go back & try their regular menu someday.

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  6. Daniel

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really loved our dinners and drinks, the staff were all wonderful, and as this was our 20 th anniversary treated us to a dessert on the house, which was so good. Thanks for a wonderful dinner and evening. We would eat here again, white fish dinner and salmon dinner with cocktails 💚💚💚

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  7. Diane

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a fan of the new menu. It is missing favorite items that have been staples over the years including perch and pasta. I'm hoping this is just temporary.

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  8. David

    Hungary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Generous portion of perfectly cooked white fish with excellent sides, and nicely arranged. Service was exemplary. This is been true throughout my Stafford experience. Staying at the Bay View Inn.

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  9. Jeanette

    Northern MI

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Pier restaurant was recommended to us by multiple people, locals and from out of town who had visited in the past. We were told on the phone that they were booked for the night but when looking online I noticed an 830pm reservation spot open, so I went ahead and booked it. The hostess called at 831pn asking where we were because the restaurant closes at 830pm. We were in the parking lot walking in as I was on the phone. Upon stepping into the restaurant we were not greeted but scolded again because the kitchen closes at 830pm. I stated that it was odd to have a reservation time available at the time of when the kitchen closes. Also take note that on the website it is clearly stated there is a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. We were led to our table and the hostess then left for the night. Betsy our waitess who was very bubbly and sweet did help with the rude first impression we were given. It was still brought up to us while we were ordering drinks that the kitchen was waiting for us to order and we needed to be quick. It felt like we were rushed from the time we walked in the door. We loved our time at Harbor Springs, but I can’t say I would return to this restaurant if we visit again in the future.

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  10. Heather

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservations at 730 didn’t get food until 845. Server was not very attentive. Water was empty so were drinks. No bread . It was a 400 meal with 6 ppl which not a big deal but the service didn’t reflect that of a nice restaurant.

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FAQs

Pier Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 526-6201.

Pier Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pier Restaurant

102 Bay St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bay at State
  • Area
    Harbor Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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