The joy of having great restaurants in a small town is a plus to living in an amazing small town. Pier 909 is locally owned, and we enjoyed the hospitality of the owners. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess/owner, and what a warm welcome it was. Having dined in many different places throughout the USA, this is no longer the norm. Many places are just interested in getting you in and out. However, a small town is the place where you'll most likely find great hospitality. There's a wall that gives homage to the family's Italian heritage.
We enjoyed a few appetizers and drinks. Grandma's meatballs and the scallops were our choices. They were both really good. The meatballs were very flavorful, moist, and the red sauce was a nice addition. The scallops are perfectly cooked, and the bed of tartar sauce was spot on. Plan on spending some time enjoying the atmosphere and owners. We can't...
Read moreMy husband and I, along with two friends, just enjoyed a wonderful meal and outing at Pier 909!
From the excellent wine and cocktails to the delicious appetizers, salads, and entrées, our evening was perfect. We shared the Mussels and Calamari appetizers, followed by salads and entrées: Veal Marsala, Chicken Piccata, and Seafood Linguine. Everything was prepared and presented beautifully.
I'm normally not one for dessert, but they are exceptionally good here—and they are perfect for sharing! (Sorry, I didn't think of a picture until after we had shared it. Oops!)
Aside from the great service, food, and drink, the restaurant's atmosphere is peaceful, friendly, and filled with that "Cheers" kind of vibe. You will feel...
Read moreWhat a great addition to Colonial Beach! Only 10 or so tables, so make reservations to be safe. TERRIFIC service, nice cozy atmosphere...white tablecloths and mini lamps on each table. We split the Arrancini appetizer, 3 large balls perfectly cooked with savory marinara sauce. We had the chicken picatta and chicken Parm meals..chicken was cooked perfectly, very moist. We added a side Caesar salad, very fresh greens although the dressing was just OK. Very reasonable prices for the quality of food, wine and cocktails. Loved it so much, I made a reservation for next weekend...
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