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Pier 500
Pier 500

Pier 500 Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.pierfivehundred.com
  • Email: info@pierfivehundred.com
  • Phone: (715) 386-5504
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: 11:00am- 4:00pm Everyday

    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm -10:00pm,
    Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm

    Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm (dinner menu starts at 2:00pm)
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Executive Chef: Scott Foster
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Locust and First
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: There is a public lot located on the North side of our building. Permit enforced hours are Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm.
A word from Pier 500
Pier 500 offers tables with a wonderful view of the St. Croix River and the historic Hudson Pier. We have a private dining area that can accommodate parties up to 30. We pride ourselves on having fresh, house made, recognizable food that consistently exceeds our guests expectations. Pier 500 has… built a classic American menu that everyone can enjoy; offering house made soups, a variety of salads, generous sized sandwiches and Burgers, and entrees such as Parmesan Crusted Walleye, BBQ Salmon Fillet, and our Char-grilled Top Sirloin to name a few! Don't forget about our wonderful desserts to choose from!

** WHEN MAKING A RESERVATION USING OPENTABLE PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR PATIO IS ON A WALK-IN BASIS ONLY! ** Your reservation will be for inside dining. Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "Pier was great from the start. Host greeted us with smiles and it just got better from then. Service was great and the food was even better. Prime rib was outstanding. Manager was friendly and professional and very funny all at the same time. Great place with a great view. Please don't miss out on Hudson's best."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Pier 500 is constantly achieving higher standards for food. It is always a treat to dine there."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Kinda pricey- But good food and awesome service! It was a little loud where I was seated."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "My wife and I ate here last weekend on Feb. 15. Our server was great as was the food. I had a new york strip that was cooked perfectly. The sides were also very good. The only thing the I didn't like was that I had requested a table by the windows when I made the reservation and we were seated in the middle of the restaurant while a table by the windows was open for about 10 minutes before someone was seated there. I could have asked to switch but isn't that the point of the request in the reservation. We would go back though I will now call ahead to get the seating I want. The windows look out over the river so it's worth the trouble to me."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Food and service were exceptional making the entire experience one to remember..."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "My first visit to Pier 500 was enjoyable, and I'll definitely go back. Both food and service were good. Our server handled small requests promptly and cheerfully ("of course!")."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Dined there many times. Food is always good. We had a group of 8 for Sunday brunch at 12:30 to celebrate 2 birthdays. (parking over block away). Normally service is a bit slow but this time we kept having to stop other staff to ask them to find our waitress. Once food was ordered she really never checked back with our table for drink refills or check on food. I ordered the prime rib hash and about 5-10 min later I had to reorder - they were out. The food we received was very good but the waitress was scarcely seen anywhere near our table. Frustrating! All staff were very friendly just not attentive at all. I was also surprised since I told them it was a birthday occasion that there was no acknowledgement of it by the waitress."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Terrific menu unlike any other I'm aware of in the upper midwest (who would have thought you could combine lobster with Mac'n cheese? Yup, they do it...and it's great!!) You can carry on a conversation without raising your voice but you certainly don't feel like it's a solemn, library-like environment. Watchful, attentive staff. Downside (for me) only Pepsi products for soft drinks."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "I've been here several times and never had bad food or service. This past Saturday was no exception! Great food, great service. Will definitely keep coming back."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Great food, great atmosphere, and great service! Best place in the entire St Croix Valley!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "They need a better bar tender couldn't even mix a lemon drop!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "This was the first time we went to this restaurant on a week night and it was perfect! Usually on Friday or Saturday nights its pretty busy so a reservation is a must."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "We had amazing service, perfect actually. The hot alcoholic drinks hit the spot on the cold winter day. The ahi tuna salad had really great dressing and the brie cheese curds are always a favorite of mine. Will go back!"
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "Food was seasoned and prepared wonderfully. Our server was attentive yet not overbearing. Her suggestions and recommendations were spot on."
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "We had reservations, but was not seated for 15 minutes later. That was ok because the bar scene was fun! We got seated near the fireplace and was great. The service was great, the food so so. I'll go back and try it again. Maybe the food will be better next time."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Good food, nice environment. Overall, great experience."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "Food was great, however server was extremely un attentive. I went on a Sunday when it was very cold outside, so restaurant was not very busy...."
    Dined on 1/5/2014
  • "We (party of 4) arrived early for our reservation on a Saturday evening so we decided to spend some time in the bar area for a cocktail and some appetizers. Our waitress was fantastic! As were the appetizers. Our bar waitress notified us when our table was ready but also told us to take our time and she would notify the hostess to hold our table until WE were ready to be seated at it. Our serving waitress did everything proper; however, she either did not want to be there or was not feeling well. She was not very pleasant but was never at any time rude. We would certainly go back if we are ever in that area again."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Had a very good meal here!! Our server was adequate but not outstanding. We noticed the server at the table next to us was explaining what they were famous for and what the evenings specials were. Our server just went through the motions. The food however was excellent!!"
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "We've been to Pier 500 numerous times. We've never had a bad meal. Service is always attentive, but not overbearing. In the summer, the patio overlooking the river is the place to be, but get there early if you want a table. They don't take reservations for the patio."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Using Open Table for a reservation was perfect! No waiting in the restaurant for a table. Service was excellent! Food even better."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "I would recamend this place to everyone, I've had great service, great food here. In the summer time, this place is the best, right across from the St. Croix river, the patio is just great."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We had taken out of town guests to Pier 500 several months ago. They came to stay again and we wanted to go out for their anniversary. They specifically asked to return to this wonderful place. We were seated right next to the fireplace and had an excellent meal. Best service I've ever had. Thank you so much."
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "Very good food and our server was pleasant and knowledgable regarding the food and drink menus. Awesome experience!"
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "We arrived early for our reservation expecting to sit at the bar and wait but they seated us right away. I had requested a table away from the bar area and we were seated in a very nice area. The food was outstanding, we made changes/substitutions without one blink of an eye from the server. Great food choices, a good mix of unique and well-done classics. Great martini menu."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "This was a very nice experience - it is decorated beautifully, low lighting (which we like), and a relaxing fireplace in the dining area. We had excellent service, and a good meal. The only thing that bothered me a bit was that myself, my husband and son, all ordered premium dinners (Lobster Mac and Cheese, Scallops, and the most expensive steak on the menu (which was $48.00)). We were asked if we wanted soup or salad with that, we said 'yes'. Here they charged us an extra $5.00 for a caesar salad, over the $16.00 for the mac and cheese, same for the soup. Really, just say the lobster mac and cheese is $21.00 and include the soup or salad. To charge the extra 'under the table' was dissapointing. We will return but next time we know."
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "She e-mailed mid-day and asked if I'd like to have lunch? Where, Pier 500-She had an hour so we were in a bit of a hurry. She had a Salmon Salad and I the Chicken Soup. Came with fresh warm bread. Service was "almost over the top" as the young lady was so rehearsed in the prompts she is supposed to say that it was a bit contrived. She was so friendly though that she pulled it off. The food was excellent, service timely and atmosphere warm and holiday inspired. We will go back often. Highly recommend and no hint of the so called "snobbishness" reported in other reviews."
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "Office parties, business lunches, family meals -- always a pleasant experience. My department is frequently invited to dine out with vendors. On repeat invitations our host(s) will request we dine at Pier 500."
    Dined on 12/4/2013
  • "The food was excellent, our server was friendly and helpful, everything was wonderful! Order the Brie cheese curds....you will NOT be disappointed! We'll be back!"
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "I liked Pier 500 alot! The server and service was great. The table and area we were seated was very nice and romanticly semi-secluded. The food was good, fresh and hot, arriving a short time after placing our order. Portions were also plentiful. We were also greeted very nicely as we both entered and departed. Over all this dining experience was very,good and I will definitely come back and recommend it to anyone. Thank you"
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "Went to Pier 500 for a belated Thanksgiving family get-together There were 9 in our party. My husband ordered steak - medium. When he cut into it, it was rare. Very rare. I ordred the pasta feature: Shrimp pasta with pesto sauce. It was so-so. Very oily and overly salty. However, the shrimp were large and cooked properly The kids were very pleased with their dishes. My sister ordered the chicken feature: breaded chicken with wild rice and veggies. She said it was very salty. The other men in our party ordered steaks and were pleased with their order. We used to frequent the restaurant on a regular basis. Within the past 1-2 years, it seems things have changed... not for the better. Will have to try it again to see if things improve."
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "Excellent breakfast items. Tasty hashbrowns , tasted like creamy scalloped potatoes. Grainy, nut toast, very thick slices. 99¢ Mimosa, with fresh squeezed OJ. Food within 5 minutes."
    Dined on 11/24/2013
  • "We were looking for a quiet place to celebrate our anniversary, and this place was more than we expected. The prices were not exuberant, the food was excellent, and the noise level was very pleasant. We cant wait to bring our friends there."
    Dined on 11/6/2013
  • "This is the second time dining at Pier 500. The food was good both times, but a bit overpriced."
    Dined on 11/20/2013
  • "I had made reservations and we were seated right away... but it took a while for the server to come to the table to get our order... and she didn't check back often through out the meal. The food was average, more along the lines of diner food... not what I was hoping for for Brunch. The positive... it has a beautiful view of the St. Croix River and $0.99 mimosas."
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "fun night == good food, excellent service == got us to the theater on time with very convenient parking == will be trying the restaurant for brunch on sunday next == heard the view is fantastic in the summer months!"
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "We have gone to Pier 500 several times, during the day and in the evening. We have found the service impeccable and the food has always been outstanding. Our last visit was a Friday night and it was busy, so there was a certain amount of noise. Our booth was comfortable and quiet even with all the activity. We really enjoyed our experience."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "Food was great, dessert was great - we would like to suggest you add the S'More Dessert to your menu as a restaurant signature dessert - it is that good. We dine here often as a group and have never been disappointed."
    Dined on 11/13/2013
  • "Great prime rib! Overall nice dining experience we went to celebrate b-day and the food was good but the atmosphere and accommodations were lacking."
    Dined on 11/7/2013
  • "Very good spot - excellent food and good variety in their menu. Our waitress was very good. Overall good experience."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Winners
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Scenic View
  • Twin Cities / Eastern Suburbs Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Most Booked
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Plan your next party here
We have a beautiful private dining area that can accommodate large parties while overlooking the St. Croix River. We do not … accept reservations for our outside patio dining. Continued
Great for events up to: 30
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