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Pier W

Winton Place, 12700 Lake Ave. (Cove Rd.), Lakewood, OH 44107
216-228-2250
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Ranked #1 of 39 restaurants in Lakewood
Price range: €16 - €31
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, View
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: 4 Blocks West of 117th Street
Description: Pier W, a landmark Cleveland restaurant, has been serving a critically acclaimed seafood and contemporary menu since May 11, 1965. Having recently undergone a $3 million interior renovation, the new Pier W resembles a sophisticated luxury liner cantilevered over Lake Erie offering dramatic views of both the Lake and the downtown Cleveland skyline. We would like to request that shorts, flip flops and baseball caps are not worn to the restaurant.
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is a wonderful restaurant. The view is great and the food is excellent. I always try to take out of town guests here. A truly unique experience and and an absolutely amazing Sunday brunch!

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Sandusky, Ohio
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9 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Our reservation was for 7:30 PM on a Saturday night. We arrived on time and were seated within 5 minutes of our arrival. We had requested and were seated by a window. The service was prompt, impeccable and professional. The view of the Cleveland skyline at dusk was just beautiful. We shared an appetizer of the Pier W sampler with... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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57 reviews 57 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

One of the few restaurants in Cleveland that I would recommend to anyone. Some of the best seafood I have had in the area. FRESH. Very good service. Terrific location on Lake Erie which is rare.

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Ohio
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41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

My husband and I ate here for our anniversary. The view of Lake Erie, and downtown Cleveland is beautiful. Our meals were delicious, we had tuna, and stuffed shrimp. My pumpkin creme brulee dessert was perfect. The service of the staff is amazing- attentive without being overbearing. It was a wonderful experience.

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French Riviera
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
158 helpful votes 158 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Over the years I have been to Pier W a couple of times and was never disappointed. On this occasion I came with my (french) wife to share this very special atmosphere, good food and service as well as the outstanding view of the Cleveland skyline. A drive along Lake Avenue where the most beautiful - and many century old... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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12 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

There are really four ways you can categorize this place as "the best". The seafood. The brunch. The view. The romanticism. If you asked for "the best" in Cleveland for any of those categories, Pier W will top them all in any vote, or come in second for people who are simply mistaken. Pier W, simply put, has excellent fish... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Our family of four visited on Christmas Eve and practically licked our plates clean. Even my picky 16 year old daughter still talks about how wonderful it was. We will make this an annual event! Everything was wonderful. The service was ok, but they were very busy. We loved the piano player also.

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Cleveland
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I enjoy going to the Sunday brunch. It is very different and the view is breathtaking. It is not cheap but for a special ocassion it is wonderful. There is live piano music . I dont like the parking but there is valet. The servers are knowledgable and know how to appear and disappear at the right times. I love... More

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Baltimore
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

we traveled from Baltimore and especially made a dinner priority at Pier W. Again, we were not disappointed, and enjoyed wonderful cocktails, reasonably priced wine, terrific pear salad, and trout and seafood for dinner. Excellent!

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Mentor, Ohio
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I planned my boyfriend's surprise birthday outing 2 weeks in advance at Pier W. Called 3x ahead of the date, including the date, to make sure all the details were correct. 1.) The first thing that went wrong....they didn't even ACKNOWLEDGE his birthday. 2.) I had asked for dessert to be brought out with "happy birthday" written on the plate.... More

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