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Pier 116

116 Smith St., New York, NY 10038
near Pacific St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-260-8900 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.5 out of 10

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Seafood

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Good for Groups
  • Outdoor Dining

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This venue is closed.

The owners of the former That Bar have retired the cocktails-and-brunch-all-day concept, and collaborated with the Minnow's Aaron Bashy on a beer garden and "ship to shore" menu. Think Mermaid Inn crossed with Gowanus Yacht Club, with plastic baskets instead of china and outdoor dining at picnic tables.

8.5 "Highly Recommended"
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Food: 8.5
Service: 9.0
Décor: 8.0
Value: 8.0

Word of Mouth Can be Deceiving

Big_Al from | Posted on 7/13/04

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 8
Décor: 6
Value: 6

Heard and read lots of phenomenal reviews; it fell somewhat short of the hype. Sat out back and the waiter brought us an ash tray—a definite plus. Started with New England Clam Chowder ($3 for a mug); tasty but thin. Old Bay chips (around $3) were unreal. Perfect thickness, crunch and seasoning. Only wish they were fresh fried and brought out hot. My girlfriend had the Seafood Pot Pie (an overpriced $18 special). Could have been fresher and the lobster was nowhere to be found. I had the Clambake—a $20 special every Friday and Saturday. Got a half lobster (excellent), sauteed squid (tasty), chorizo sausage (delicious), steamed clams (surprisingly flavorful), sauteed spinach (awesome) and some "dirty rice" (looked like Zattaran's Instant Dirty Rice). I enjoyed this dish a lot. The menu isn’t huge but the specials are what you should go for; the proprietor sees what's good at the market and cooks accordingly. They have a full bar and a decent beer selection; average prices. My Hoegarten was light, floral and different (good different). I liked this place a lot and I'll definitely go again for the smoking and the food. Wish the portions were a little bigger.

EXCELLENTTT

JoannG123 from | Posted on 6/4/04

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Great Food... Had A Cheddar Burger Yum! & The Coney Island Style Calamari Is To Die For!!! The Staff Is S-super Nice... Great Cozy Comfy Place.... Will Go Back...

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