Pier 35 Bar & Grill

Pier 35 Bar & Grill has a complicated history—whispers of past disorganized service and Groupon-related hassles still float around—but recent visits tell a wildly different story of waterfront redemption. Marina regulars know to snag an outdoor table; the views alone justify the trip. Past the occasional growing pains of new management, the kitchen is firing on all cylinders. Start with the sizzling saganaki—golden, salty, blistered perfection. Then pivot to the mains. Seafood devotees point straight to the loaded paella. Do yourself a favor—add the Moreton Bay bug for a distinctly sweet, Aussie crustacean upgrade. Carnivore? The butcher’s cut eye fillet arrives flawlessly medium, pooled in a glossy red wine jus. Service is genuinely warm. Portions are massive. The atmosphere hits that rare sweet spot between relaxed afternoon drinks and proper celebratory dinners. Grab a seat on the deck, order a round, and let the coastal breeze do the rest.