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| - Is it perfect? It's pretty darn close to perfect. Sure, but is it perfect? I mean, it's like really, really close.
The restaurant is upscale and modern. It's not stuffy. You don't have to worry about feeling out of place. The bar is large, and seemingly always filled. This visit, Pier W had a piano player to set the ambience. The view is what everything knows about, and it doesn't disappoint. However, not all of the tables give you a view of downtown CLE, so request this ahead of time or wait longer if you really want to impress.
The menu has all of the appetizers, seafood, and meats you could want. Obviously, seafood is their specialty and it shows. Mussels, best I've had, for a good price. Oysters are fresh and prepared with a side of cocktail sauce, which could use a bit more horseradish. The group went with 1) Big Eye Tuna, 2) pistachio encrusted trout, 3) tempura walleye, and 4) the simply prepared pan seared walleye. Of the 4, the tempura walleye was the most disappointing, yet still delicious. Tempura batter overpowered the fish, but the side of soy brought some flavor out. The other 3 were outstanding, with the pistachio encrusted trout being the best, and the tuna would have been up there if not for the half portion of fish. Still, all very good and what you would expect.
So was it perfect? No, but it's still the best seafood spot in Cleveland.
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