Flagler Pier Restaurant PERMANENTLY CLOSED

We were at the Pier Restaurant on Saturday morning and ordered the special. It was really good and our waitress was excellent. The establishment is a bit in need of paint, but that's what makes it old and traditional. They could use a handicap bathroom installed instead of having to go over to the public restrooms next to the pier tackle shop.

My wife and I and our 2 kids went to eat breakfast after church 2 weeks ago. MY kids were in ccd class and we decided to go to breakfast. I have been in the restaurant business my whole life. If it takes a short order cook 40 minutes to cook pancakes and eggs then they should find new employment. Plus, I think they need to clean the place up a little paint does wonders dark brown doesn't work well. Very dingy and dirty. You will never see me in this establishment ever again.

I love the location and watching the activity on the Pier as you dine. In the past two weeks I've had three great lunch meals at the Flagler Pier Restaurant. My husband and I have enjoyed their soups, sandwiches, entrees and dessert. Personally, I'm loving their clam strips lately more than usual. They are the largest, sweetest clam strips I've ever eaten. The best part is they are fried perfectly and therefore not greasy. Their coleslaw is delicious and that just makes a seafood meal for me. I also had a chance to order their liver and onions as a daily special last week. I'll be ordering that again! It was fabulous and perfectly cooked. The liver was so tender and moist, plus it was topped with very flavorful onions which I liked. For a side dish to accompany the liver I chose Brussels sprouts, and although slightly overcooked, their seasoning and taste was perfect. We always enjoy their key lime pie and find sharing a slice is the perfect ending to a meal. The Flagler Pier Restaurant offers a nice atmosphere and great location, plus the wait staff is personable and efficient. We find their prices fair too.

My family stopped in for dinner around 5 p.m. One of the waitresses said we could have a seat anywhere, so we chose a table next to the window (of course). The view is to die for and the moon was starting to come up with a rainbow of in the distance. I decided to get the early bird prime rib whcih was good, especially for the price. My daughter had shrimp scampi over linguine, scampi is on the early bird menu but not over linguine but the waitress was kind enough to accommodate. My son had a cheese burger and he said it was good. We didn't even have to ask for refills on our drinks (sodas, even chocolate milk) the waitress was on top of it! My husband had the stuffed flounder with mashed potatoes. He said the flounder was great and a nice sized portion. The mashed potatoes were instant... and you could tell! So don't order those1 Fries were much better. My husband likes to have a few drinks with dinner, Dewar's on the rocks, and he was happy with their size and that they were not watered down... and only $5 each. The four of us ate for under $50. The atmosphere was nice and we will return. Next time for breakfast to watch the sun rise.

We like this restaurant; we've usually gone for the Tuesday fish fries. Service was good, friendly, environment very casual. They make very good soups (can't speak for the clam chowder) on a regular basis. We will be going again!

What keeps this restaurant open? Are there that many tourists? I had what was probably my worst meal and dining experience ever at this restaurant. Service was appalling and the food insipid.

Once you enter, the restaurant has a very low quality air about it and it doesn't fail to live up to that. The service was gruff and the food left a great deal to be desired. I have not visited a restaurant in years where I couldn't get the food down me because of its environment. I just couldn't trust it! I think that the location gets people through the door and it really is a waste of space. This could be a magnificent place with someone running it that cared.

Vacation time again and we always try the Pier for breakfast only. We like it because you never have to wait in line for a table and most of the time, we can get a table by the window which overlooks the ocean and pier fishing.

It is a hit or miss with the service each year. We usually end up only eating here once during our vacation and opt for Manny's, but the one trip this year was okay. The waitress had somewhat of an attitude with our order and was scarce during our meal, but the food was okay this time around.

I had the pancakes because they were "out" of waffles. They were also out of bacon and we were there pretty early. Go figure. The atmosphere was very hurried and the room itself was cool but muggy cool. They have no handicapped bathrooms which made it very difficult for me to use since I have rheumatoid arthritis and need a handrail. I usually end up "holding it" until we get outside and then I use the bathrooms on the pier.

I would not recommend this restaurant unless you want a quick basic breakfast or a good cup of coffee while watching the early birds fishing on the pier.

After reading these reviews since I've been thru Flagler Beach--they must have changed hands, cause the food was pretty good back in June of 2000. I, my husband and my cousin had been to St. Aug. for the day and decided to stop and eat dinner at the Flagler Pier Restaurant. I loved the scenery from the windows where we sat and ate our seafood dinner which was really good - back then. But obviously they have had new management, and sometimes that can go either way--good or bad. If you get someone who doesn't have any pride in what they do, then the business will only go down-hill from day one! But if we go down that way again, I'll stop in and check it out and see what everyone's been talking about--before I order anything to eat. If' it's not up to "snuff" as they say, then I'll just go on my merry way on down the road to Daytona Beach. That's my most favorite place to stay over all the beaches on the Atlantic Coast!! And then when I get back home, I'll write my next review on my findings of the Pier Restaurant.

I went to the Pier after about a year of avoiding it as I decided to give them another chance. BIG MISTAKE!, my first clue should have been when there were no customers, maybe 3 tables. My second clue was the overpriced menu, $16.95 for a shrimp dinner? As usual the service was slow, food not good, dirty and bugs on the windows. I will never go back again!

A complete waste of a superb location. Lousy service, terrible food, wonderful view! The place feels tired, dirty and uncared for and there is no pride in the service or quality of the food. This restaurant could be an absolute gem with the correct management.

I have had the best food this week at the pier restaurant. I enjoy the food because it is simple food at a great price. The cook Doug served generous portions. The decor could be updated but as long as the food is good I could care less. Now that the manager Gary is no longer then, I like the staff, our waitresses were so friendly.

Having lived in the area for a few years, I know enough to avoid eating at this restaurant. But while waiting for an appointment, I decided to go into the Pier Restaurant for a cup of coffee. The problem arose when I tried to pay my bill. No one was behind the counter. I waited. And waited. Several employees in the adjacent food prep area stepped behind the register counter, but none of them acknowledged my presence. After several minutes, I asked if someone other than the cashier could ring up my bill, but I got no response. Apparently hearing my request, the returning cashier remarked, "What? You in some kind of big hurry?" Taken aback, I listened to her diatribe about how too many people are in too much of a hurry, and she continued playing to the line of people behind me as I walked out the door, raising her voice to ensure that I heard her opinion. I did think about returning and lecturing her about customer service, but I realized it was pointless. Would I stop in for a coffee again? Probably not. The next time I arrive early for an appointment, I'll sit on the boardwalk benches and listen to the sounds of the ocean. It's a much more pleasurable experience.

I would definitely avoid this restaurant. Anytime we come into town to stay with relatives, this used to be the place to go for breakfast. My aunt and uncle never eat out for breakfast unless they have company. So, a few years ago, we went to the usual haunt. Well, we were shocked to see the uncleanliness, the very poor attitudes from the staff. and the undesirable foods we received. In Georgia, we are used to seeing people happy to attend to you and hoping to get some good tip money. Well, here, you could tell that the staff could care less.

The next year, we decided to see if maybe it was just a bad day that we came. Nope, it happened again and was even a little worse with them almost forgetting that their customers were even there. In Georgia, it is the law to have the latest health rating (that includes the score that was posted last) and lists all of the violations in public view. If it is below a sufficient rating, the place has to close and provide whatever it can to reopen again. I can only imagine what their health rating would entail. I do know one thing ...it would not be passable.

The sad thing... it's right on the beach. I hope that someone offers them a good bit of money and change the name so that we will assume that it is in different hands.

I haven't been to The Pier Restaurant for many months, simply because I was treated so rudely the last time I was there. As a longtime employee in the food service industry, I have a pretty good idea of how customers are supposed to be treated, and it's not like that, especially when they are good and frequent customers who spend a significant amount of money. I was a frequent lunch customer until then (2-3 times a week). I will never go back, as long as the current people are still running it. The lunchtime manager can take her ten-dollar lunches and stick them where the sun doesn't shine, as far as I'm concerned. It really is a shame, since the location and the view are awesome. On the other hand, and this may come as a surprise, I've never had a bad meal there, but the place sure is lacking in the cleanliness department!

The only restaurant that is directly on the ocean in Flagler Beach and I find this place a disgrace to the community. I've lived here for 5 yrs. and tried different meals but they were all disgusting. The restaurant is filthy, I don't know where the Health Dept. is. This is definitely a "greasy spoon" with plastic flowers out front ... classy. The managers are as low class as their establishment, which they rent. Should be called Tomane Tavern.

I came here a bunch of times when I was on beachside simply because it was in my distance. The food was horrible. I liked the soda and that's about it. I mean come on. Now I don't even step foot inside and I simply go to the pizzeria. I'm ashamed they even let this place still serve innocent people.

Very disappointing! I first moved to the area and always wanted to go here for breakfast. When I finally did I was greeted and served upon by unenthusiastic staff and the food was terrible. The view is excellent but it's not worth visiting this place for!

Although the views are excellent I have yet to feel any real atmosphere at this place. In fact, all I feel is queasy after eating here. There is no denying the food in this restaurant is of very poor standards and if it wasn't for its location it would not of lasted. Too bad such a wonderful location can go to such waste with this poor excuse for a restaurant.

Reading these reviews I see that Flagler County caters to diners who expect a lot from their restaurants, as well they should. I rate the Pier restaurant with 4 stars simply because I like the atmosphere. The food is just so-so average.

Large plate-glass windows overlook Flagler Beach and the majestic Atlantic Ocean. So there is plenty of ambiance in the early morning light. Our service was prompt and friendly, however a couple at another table seemed perturbed with their waitress. That was not our concern because the smiling woman who served our table was cheerful and always available when we wanted more water or coffee. Our breakfast was what we ordered and what we had expected it to be. Full write-up and pictures on our blog: http://nibbleandsip.blogspot.com