A: Water view; strategic seating to allow guests the best aesthetic vantage point during dinner. Fresh flowers on every table. Appropriate level of conversation noise. Mix of couples out for date night, prom (?), special birthday/occasion. Menu makes you think of tie and jacket - but the feel of the place eases you into thinking you can slide with khakis and top button undone dress shirt - that's a good thing.
B: Basically what you would expect for fine dining. Maybe 10% higher than reasonable for the taste - see "C" below.
C: We decided on Pier W because of the Yelp reviews - this meal was the culmination of and reward for a long day of house hunting. Was also a chance to settle down for the evening and feel civilized over a fine meal. I'll cut to the chase - I felt underwhelmed. We ordered braised short rib pierogies for apps - pork was good but making it into a pierogie - shrug. Snootery here is from eating pierogies in upstate NY. Entree we had Walleye and the Lobster Papardelle. Heavy, creamy not for faint of heart or heart attack - ample amount of lobster. Walleye was cooked well in terms of technique but flavor - shrug. Nothing was memorable.
I admit that whatever reviews posted to elevate the popularity of this place is probably true in the eye of the reviewer and diner; I would go so far as to say maybe the high ratings are that it has become a local favorite for residents of Lakewood. For me - I am grateful that this place provided me with a great view, professional service and a meal to discuss where I am going to live in OH. But when I flashback to all of the other fine dining locales and flavors of my past - Pier W places 3 stars.