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Pier 1 is Montego Bay's most pulsating open-air Seafood Restaurant, Bar and Entertainment Center that has been in operation since 1986. It is located on a picturesque peninsula in the heart of the bay allowing diners the perfect view for watching the cruise liners disappear into a brilliant sunset. Our restaurant is well known for its fusion of the intoxicating Jamaican Flavors by offering a wide variety of seafood dishes including the Pier 1 Lobster, our famous Coconut Shrimp and the Grilled Mahi-Mahi to name a few. For the lovers of the land, our menu captures the best of the Jamaican cuisine. From our perfectly Grilled Beef Tenderloin to the island favorite of Braised Oxtail, our vast menu
PRICE RANGE
$2 - $19
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
CUISINES
Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, Jamaican
FEATURES
Highchairs Available, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The legendary Pier Pressure party on a Friday is worth the visit. Food is good and drink variety is great. Expect a wait when they are busy but excellent service during slower periods. Fantastic views and open-air venue

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed February 18, 2023 via mobile

We went on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. The place was pretty empty however service was quick compared to other Montego Bay restaurants. My meal was good. Appetizers we’re good too. I honestly didn’t have any complaints.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 16, 2023

My partner and I went to Pier 1 for our Valentines dinner, the food was not very nice the calamari was crispy, the steamed fish looked raw and was tasteless, and the jerked pork was nice but it arrived cold. The service was good and...all food and drinks arrived in a timely manner. The views are pretty and were the best thing about our whole night. To add insult to injury I had an upset tummy after eating there and I was in and out of the toilet all night until the early hours of the morning. We will not be going back there again there are much better fantasic places in Jamaica to eat and enjoy dinner.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 13, 2023 via mobile

I ate at pier one thus evening and got back to my hotel to find I had not only my meal charge on my credit card but a second charge as well. I have been scammed by them. Do not go there. They will defraud...you.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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PieroneM, Marketing at Pier 1, responded to this reviewResponded February 17, 2023

Good Morning, we apologize for the issue you experienced. We take customer satisfaction very seriously and would like to make it right. Can you please provide more information about your visit and what you ordered? We would like to look into this further and resolve...More

Reviewed December 29, 2022 via mobile

First night and Jamaica and we saw the reviews and came here. Really wanted to like it, but food ( jerk chicken pasta, jerk chicken salad, fries) was subpar at best. We came around 7ish without a reservation, and the hostess did find a table...for us within 15-20 minutes. We ordered, and the food took over an hour and was lukewarm. People/ staff are super nice!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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PieroneM, Marketing at Pier 1, responded to this reviewResponded February 17, 2023

Oh no! We're so sorry to hear that your experience with us didn't live up to your expectations. We take customer feedback super seriously and want to make it right for future. Can you reach out to us at 8762752630 so we can discuss your...More

Reviewed December 11, 2022 via mobile

Was recommended to us by a taxi driver. Visited for lunch and was really disappointed. Calamari/ chowder soup and drinks were very mediocre. Entree “ goat curry” was decent. I would definitely not recommend it unless you want to spend few minutes for a great...viewMore

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed November 27, 2022 via mobile

We ordered take out, it was our first time. We ordered seafood pasta, Jamaican cheesesteak with fries and garlic bread and the chocolate cake. Firstly the fries were great, but sadly everything else was Terrible. The cheesesteak was raw, cldnt be eaten, tasted like cardboard,...the seafood pasta was awful, the garlic bread was stale and it was the first time having chocolate cake that was fresh, how does one make that?? We were very disappointed, everything had to be thrown out. Waste of money.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 15, 2022

We made a reservation, booked a taxi, and ended up being 6 minutes late. No inside table available anymore, we had to eat on the pier, on a high top table. Tiny raindrops were falling. Asked if we wanted something from the bar. No diet...soda of any kind, so we drank water. Asked if we wanted an appetizer. We ordered shrimp cocktail. Waiter brought fish tacos. When we looked surprised, stated, and restated that we didn't order fish tacos as an appetizer, the waiter just kept standing there staring at us. NO apology. NO offer to bring what we ordered. Husband ate the fish tacos. After dinner (salmon for him, coconut shrimp for me, both good), I asked for the dessert menu and ordered carrot cake. The waiter told me there was no carrot cake, but that I could have one of a few of the other many listed items. We asked for the check. Not five stars, no way.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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PieroneM, Marketing at Pier 1, responded to this reviewResponded November 17, 2022

Good afternoon Lina, thank you so much for your review I do apologize for your experience and will query this matter with the manager and staff that served you. As we always try our best to make our customer comfortable we could have moved you...More

Reviewed August 21, 2022 via mobile

We visited here due to the excellent reviews and they offer tofu on their menu. It is tucked away, so when walking, we thought we were going the wrong way. We didn’t book, which I recommend people to do. We were shown to the bar...with tall stools. We thought we would be able to order a drink here, and wait for a table. Instead, they expected us to eat here. We kindly requested to wait for a table though, which wasn’t a problem. It took a long time for the bar staff to ask us what we would like to drink. They served everyone else and avoided eye contact with us. Wasn’t the best start. We eventually ordered drinks. Great drink options. The female bar lady looked fed up and ran off her feet. When we commented on her amazing cocktail making skills, she smiled and became friendlier towards us. Anyway, we were shown to our table overlooking the water. Lights lit up the water and you could see what’s swimming around. Absolutely beautiful! We ordered our food. They have an excellent choice of veggie/vegan options. Waitress was friendly and helpful. We had ackee wontons and hummus to start, and jerk tofu for mains. When the food arrived, it was delicious! Best we had! Although, all the dishes arrived at once. But that wasn’t the end of the world. We visited here at the end of our holiday and wish we knew about it before, as we would have gone again. Overall, it wasn’t the best experience to begin with feeling like we had an invisible cloak on. But in the end, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the food was excellent. It is a very busy place and I can see why.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 20, 2022

My first time here food was great place was clean and nice Kaye Lee was our server GREAT customer service

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 19, 2022 via mobile

I absolutely LOVE this place. We went during the evening when it is a club, and it was so much fun. The club is spacious and on the waterfront, so the views are amazing. The drinks were good, and the atmosphere was nice. The DJ...played all types of music. It was a great night and a very nice spot to hang out.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed July 16, 2022 via mobile

The best thing was the service and the view from the restaurant . The food was mediocre, not wow but edible.however it’s a good party spot with great music.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 12, 2022

Came here for dinner. The views are stunning! This restaurant is a gem! The service is top notch! My husband ordered the steamed fish and he is very picky! He told me that it was one of the best steamed fish he’s ever had in...his life! Kaylee was one of the best servers! She quickly got our food order and was very attentive to us the whole time! I ordered the grilled conch and the oxtail. Yes we were hungry! Lol. Everything was great. Great food, great music, great service and amazing views! What more can you ask for! You won’t be disappointed!!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 10, 2022 via mobile

Excellent cocktails that are reasonably priced. The coconut crusted fish is fantastic. Great service from Antonette and Kay-Lee (sorry not sure I remembered correctly). I had originally ordered the grilled conch and didn't like it and they offered to exchange it for free.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 10, 2022

We booked our reservation for 5:00, reached on time place our orders about 5:10, to our surprise the food came really quick and we were truly impressed. It was a great evening, the atmosphere is pretty cool, they also have a boardwalk where you can...take pictures…. A scenery of the beach, over all it was great. Oh and how can I forgot our lovely server Kaye-Lee she was awesome from Starts to finish. If you should ever visit this place be sure to ask for Kaye-Lee she’s the BEST!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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kristenbreana
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Pier 1 has great parties almost everyday, they offer different themed nights. E.g., Sundays are oldies but goodies, Karaoke Modays, Wednesdays are "Starstruck Wednesdays" etc. Dance-hall/Hip-hop party happen on Friday. Most... More
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No we are not on an island. You get here by a taxi
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Yes, Pier 1 offers takeout services.

Pier 1 is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5