Located in Newport News, VA, Pier 88 stands out as a beloved seafood destination among locals and tourists alike. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional seafood boils, this restaurant garners rave reviews for both quality and value. Customers like AJunior Durant praise its excellent pricing and discounts, particularly for military personnel, making it accessible for everyone. The standout feature is undoubtedly the signature Pier 88 sauce, which many—including Beach Bum—described as a must-try accompaniment that elevates the dining experience.
Despite occasional waits, diners feel the experience is worth it, with I O highlighting the fun ambiance, albeit noting that the music can be a touch loud. Many guests appreciate personalized service, particularly from staff like Marnette Robinson's favorite server, Tae. The special offerings, such as the 'Tailgate Weekend' promotion, further enhance the appeal, allowing patrons like Vivi Vu to enjoy a delightful night out without breaking the bank.
In summary, Pier 88 is more than just a seafood restaurant; it's a community staple that beckons those craving a delicious seafood experience paired with a fun, lively atmosphere. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy some of the best seafood boils in town!
Amenities and More
Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For Pier 88
AJunior Durant
Jun 18,2025
Pier 88 excellent Excellent Seafood place for seafood boils ... Love the atmosphere. Prices is great and they offer discounts as well as military discounts and specials. If you haven’t eaten there and you’d like Seafood, take your time to get there and have a wonderful time five stars From me.
Beach Bum
Jun 7,2025
We love it. So good. I wish I could go here once a week. I highly recommend it. The Pier 88 sauce is the best to me. I Love the Dungeness crab so I get the C4 and my wife always gets to C1 which is snow crab legs.
I O
Jun 6,2025
We all got different seafood boils, and the food was AMAZING. It was a really long wait, but worth it. The music set a fun atmosphere, but could be too loud at times. Don't be surprised when your bill is higher than expected, as the tip gets added automatically. Please note, this review is from an out of towner who dosen't eat seafood boils regularly and neither did my group. The most exposure we had before was Red Lobster.
Marnette Robinson
May 23,2025
Tae had great customer service and was the best server! Food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice. Highly recommend
Vivi Vu
Apr 23,2025
I came Friday 10/04 to catch a good special that Pier typically offers and was surprised to see they have their ‘Tailgate Weekend’ special which includes 2 option boil bag one being an 11 boil bag and/or 8 shrimp/wing basket. Phenomenal price for a Friday/Saturday date night 3 shots up to 5 (varies on the liq) highly recommend this place.
Ethan Chen
Mar 27,2025
Me in my family came to have dinner on a Friday Afternoon we had a Party of 15 ppl and the music we encountered was R&B was very good due to me having kids and my server Missy was so Busy she had my party on top of two more parties and still put the order in right no mess all the food we order was flavorful no Complaints!!!
Nadia M
Mar 10,2025
I ordered the raw oyster which were very tasty and fresh. The service was good and quick. Highly recommend!
Kaylon Woodley
Mar 9,2025
The food is great and the service phenomenal! Me and my kids go to this location all the time!
Reviews For Pier 88