2 /5 Kendra Kelly: Unimpressed and Underwhelmed
I was genuinely excited to try this place—it was my first time in the area, and the name alone had me curious. A “pier” in a landlocked town should’ve been my first clue. While the atmosphere was the highlight—open-air patio, summer vibes, and a casual sports bar feel—the experience quickly went downhill.
We chose to sit outside, but the menus handed to us were nearly impossible to read due to poor lighting, and I have perfect vision. Service started slow and never picked up. We ordered drinks and waited long enough to decide on dinner before they arrived.
I went with the Jack Daniel’s Chicken Fiesta, avocado corn mash, and a salad. Unfortunately, the chicken was rubbery and drowned in a heavy brown gravy with mushy onions and undercooked peppers. The avocado mash was the only redeeming item—interesting and flavorful, but completely mismatched with the chicken. It would’ve worked better as a standalone appetizer with chips.
The salad was fine, but the wrong dressing was brought out. Despite having plenty of staff on hand, we felt overlooked. No one checked in, offered refills, or asked if we wanted another drink—water, soda, or otherwise.
Overall, it felt like a place coasting on its vibe while neglecting the basics. I won’t be rushing back.
