Pier 76 Fish Grill - Riverside

I hadn't planned on coming here initially, but I'm so glad I did! I got the fish and chips, thinking it'd be the standard stuff, with generic fries and apathetic fish. I've never been so glad to be wrong! The portions of fish are HUGE, and they're served with tartar sauce, balsamic vinegar, and lemon slices. The batter isn't the pasty mess you see so often; instead, the batter is crisp, airy, and with great flavor. The chips (fries) are seasoned so well that you don't need ketchup. This satisfies my parched New Englander soul. Get the fish and chips. You won't be disappointed.

My friend randomly picked this place for lunch and I'm so glad he did. He had the grilled yellow tail with fries that were great. The frits were crispy and the fish was perfectly cooked. I had this shrimp dish with salad and zucchini and days later I still think about how tasty and tasty that shrimp was! I wish we had a Pier 76 near home so I could often go. Since we didn't? Me? Thank you for a wonderful lunch!

I ordered the grilled white fish and it was pretty good. I would not recommend the rubber bear or the shrimp ceviche.

Terrible food!! Salmon had zero flavor for both adult and kid size. Clam chowder was alright but not the best. The Broccoli and Brussels was burnt and sour. Won?t be returning.

Pier 76 Fish Grill is a very nice spot to grab a healthy meal. They have a diverse menu based on their fresh seafood including chowder, gumbo, salads and their grilled seafood plates (one protein and two sides). It's this last offering that I typically enjoy. Their wild Pacific salmon is full of flavor and I enjoy it paired simply with rice and black beans for a healthy, proteinaceous meal. Their other sides like the broccoli slaw and zucchini are also tasty options. The combination of sides and proteins is large enough to provide a near endless combination of flavors if you like to get something different every time. If you're up for a less healthy splurge, I have it on good authority that their beer-battered fish and chips are great. I've been to Pier 76 Fish Grill several times and my only less-than-glowing comment would be that quality can vary with respect to preparation of the fish from visit to visit. In general, the preparation provides moist, tender and delicious fish but I've also had salmon prepared on the dry side on one occasion. Overall, Pier 76 Fish Grill is very much worth a visit if you love simple, healthy, tasty fish dishes. The space is relaxed urban and the staff are very helpful and friendly.