i liked this place a lot!!!!!! the food was excellent and the service was great too. wonderful place to get quality seafood. i do not want to take off any stars to account for the apearace of the place, but book-cover-judgers beware...it is not an impressive looking place. i cant wait to go back!
(5)
Christine S.
This place is very easy to miss as where it is located on Route 13. Plus the parking is very limited. But, the food is good and the people are friendly. Their prices are pretty good for what you get. They pretty much have every kind of seafood. There are combo plates that have a little bit of everything. They have fried, baked and steamed. They have many different types of seafood soups. They are very good. They have many sides, corn on the cob, onion rings, hush puppies, potatoes, sea chips which are like sliced potatoes they fry and are so yummy. They do have alcohol. So you can enjoy a mixed drink with dinner. One word that comes to mind here though is small. They are not a huge place and the tables have paper on top of them. But as everyone knows, that place that looks like a dive, has the best food.
(4)
Matt K.
If you've got a craving for quality seafood, Under the Pier is the place to go. A small shack located on Rt. 13 is just a short drive for anyone in the Bristol/Levittown area. I stop in about twice a month with family as it is a great place to relax and enjoy seafood favorites without the cheesy chain restaurant feel. Staff is friendly and accommodating. They serve beer and cocktails which is always a plus in addition to two or three daily meal specials. Most meals come the way you like it (fried, grilled or broiled). I prefer broiled, and I've never had a bad meal. My grandfather loves everything fried and the man always leaves with a clean plate. The kitchen staff does a great job. No bells and whistles here. Four stars overall. Could be five if they had a bit more variety of fish served daily and fixed the wobbly tables. Otherwise, I always enjoy my meal. Don't expect a 5-star dining experience. Expect seafood favorites done right. Thumbs up.
(4)
William T.
I went here when in the area (Amish Village?) and my wife thought i was nuts bringing her to this little 'hole in the wall' for seafood. She was surprisingly impressed as was I. The food was outstanding and the prices were more than fair. Nothing was greasy and the crab bisque was delicious. There was one woman serving the entire place on a Saturday afternoon but she handled everyone and was pleasant. This is a little gem I WISH I had near me in North Jersey.
(5)
Paige H.
Wanted to take my lovely wife out for dinner and was highly disappointed. The foods were not only oily, yet inedable. I was shocked to see food being microwaved. The waitress staff was wonderful, however their manager was incompetent and hostile. They do not accept credit cards and charged to use their ATM. When I asked to speak to the owner he made it clear his wallet was more important than costumer satisfaction. I do not recommend.
(1)
Joujou N.
Under the Pier really is one of those "hole in the wall" spots. It has this old fishermans joint feel. The service is warm, friendly, and inviting. The hush puppies are very good. The food is fresh and delivered hot.
(4)
Jim L.
Not a fan. To loud, food so so. Been there three times, came out with the same impressions.
(2)
Tom W.
Yet another great meal this past Sunday. The young kitchen staff was somewhat slow however. Everything is fresh and we have never had anything bad. The prices are good also. The wait staff are attentive and pleasant. You have a loyal customer. Thank You
(4)
Akilah M.
I went yesterday and walked to the door and it was packed. This place has ok food with midiocre seating but has been in business for way to long to not have expanded or open at another location it has always been very tight but yesterday claustrophobia attack was on the way...
(3)
Denise C.
I am finally here. I am ordering dungeness crab legs. I have not even eaten yet but i am giving them 5 stars just for the prices!
(5)
Jay B.
This is a tiny shack, but serves excellent food. Homemade soups. Hand battered seafood. Best fish and chips I've had in ages. Everything seamed to be made from scratch instead of using the frozen stuff that many restaurants use. The place filled up while we were eating, but we never felt rushed to leave. The only negative I had was that they are a cash only business, and have a ATM in the doorway with a $3 surcharge. When you're finished dinner, cross the street to the little ice cream place next door for amazing soft serve.
(5)
Donna K.
Great local place for seafood. The dishes are fresh and have that comfort food quality that is hard to find.
(4)
Debby H.
Under the Pier could not be anywhere else in the world but Levittown...far from the sea but yo ho ho the nautical theme in a hole in the wall restaurant. I've been a few times & always found it adequate. Last night we had dungeness crab, chips (we asked for them extra crispy) and very good slaw. It was definitely A-OK.
(3)
Jesse B.
I love Under the Pier and they are the best when you want something fish-y. The soups here are incredible and I have tried a few sandwiches and they were all equally as good. Pretty solid menu and it is a quaint and quiet dining environment, very laid back. I only wish they weren't cash-only and accepted credit cards. Also that it was easier to get into their parking lot--but that isn't their fault, its the damn Rt 13 construction & road cones that is the problem.
(4)
Ellen C.
I had been craving seafood a while and they knocked it out of the park for me with delicious raw oysters and their Pier Special: lobster tail, crab cake, clam cake, fried oyster, 2 fried shrimp, chips and slaw. They had non-fried items on the menu too but for tonight it was fried fried fried. Despite that, nothing was greasy. I think I liked the shrimp best. The breading wasnt too heavy and was perfectly cooked; just barely crunchy. Service was good too. Yumkins.
(5)
Scott S.
Why why did I go back. When the senior member of the family wants he gets. Next time I might consider the hot dog
(1)
Jacki G.
Under the Pier is a rather unassuming spot, but don't let the facade fool you. Actually, it's the epitome of duvet here, but who cares??!! The food here is great! Cheap, fresh, quick and delicious...what more could you ask for!? The fish is fresh, the batter is great and the prices are good. They have great "chips" too with their fish. I also loved the crab cake and clam cake, too. This place is definitely a hidden gem in Levittown .
(4)
Gary S.
!00% Satisfied with this place. My Father and I go here often and we love it. We get the fried shrimp and they are outstanding! I also Love their Broiled Stuffed Flounder. Our waitress couldn't be Nicer. Outstanding Baked Potato and it is consistently the best dinner we get out every time we Go! If you don't go here your missing out on some very good food...Highly recommend Love It
(5)
Gary N.
Anyone who has been to a legitimate lobster shack or no frill seafood place down the shore will love Under the Pier. If you're looking for overpriced seafood, fancy decorating and expensive drinks by all means continuing going to red lobster. However, if you love seafood, friendly service and value your money, than Under the Pier is the place for you. Absolutely the best value for lunch in all of the Levittown/Bristol area: $5 crab cake sandwich with fires. If you bring a friend then split a pitcher of lager for $4 bucks each. For dinner they always have a fresh selection of fish on the board right where you walk in. Also one of the best reasons to go to Under the Pier is that it's next to Dairy Delight!!! Just remember that it's cash only!
(5)
Zach V.
Under the Pier fly's under the radar. If you were driving down Route 13 I'm sure most people would just pass by and not even give this place a second look. Big mistake! On a rainy Friday night I headed over to this small family owned seafood restaurant. As the reviews stated the place is not impressive from the inside or outside. When you walk in the front door the kitchen is to your right and they have a large display case filled with a plethora of breaded fish. The lobster tank is right near the front door but it was not impressive. We were seated quickly and there was only one open table after we were seated. Soon after we sat down our server brought over (3) small bowls of tartar, cocktail & horseradish. The tables were covered with a large piece of brown paper. Not only does this place have wood paneling on the walls and fake wood on the tables.... They have actually plywood on one of the walls. The tables are supported by one large pedestal that is rapped in rope. The lights were made from what looked like wooden steering wheels off of a boat. Most people would be turned off by a small, poorly decorated restaurant. I'm the complete opposite. This type of dive usually turns out good food and I was excited to order. I ordered clams on the half shell and they were only $6. They came out quick and were very tasty. For the main course my friend ordered the broiled stuffed flounder. She was the one that suggested we try this place and the flounder was one of her favorites. I think it was around $14. I ordered one of the combos because I wanted to sample a few different things. My meal came with (1) crab cake, (1) cod cake, a large piece of fried flounder, (2) fried oysters & (2) fried shrimp. Both the crab and cod cakes were very very good! I could have eaten a few more. The rest of the platter was your normal fried seafood and just a hair above average in my opinion. You can deep fry anything and make it taste good. The stuffed flounder is the way to go. Their stuffing was the highlight of my night! Having the flounder broiled left the fish light and full of flavor. During the meal we downed a pitcher and it was reasonable at $8. Our entire meal came to $40 and I think it was a bargain. I will be stopping by Under the Pier again with some friends.
(3)
Matthew V.
This place is honestly one of my favorite restaurants in the area. It is the definition of a dive restaurant. everything was truly excellent. From the scallops, to the shrimp, to the flounder. The Crab bisque had a good amount of crab in it. The best thing though is the fried soft shell crab. It rivals anything I ever ate in Maryland. I will become a regular here.
(4)
Bka S.
The food was horrible, it smelled so bad it took a while to get used to. None of the people I went with finished any of the food. We left feeling sick. Not a place i would recommend.
(1)
Kevin M.
The seafood here is really good - well prepared, fresh, decent portions, no frills, good price! The place is clean, despite the look from the road and the service is friendly and efficient. We will be back often.
(4)
Detrice M.
Great food great service my new secret favorite spot.
(5)
Rich W.
Another Friday night without an idea of where to dine, followed by a quick Yelp search lead to dinner at Under the Pier in Levittown. We weren't crazy for the Shrimp King when we went there a few years ago, and wanted seafood, so I called ahead to check on seating, and they advised we come in after 8 PM. That turned out to be good advice as the place was still 75% full when we got there at 8:30. If the place were an actual shack, you'd be able to see a picture of it in the dictionary under "fish shack". Wobbly tables and cheap nautical themes abound, but it wasn't nearly as cheesy as a Joe's Crab Shack, so don't panic. There were just two servers working, but the place is fairly small and they were hustling their butts off getting the orders in and out. We felt a little pressured to get our order in, but it looked to me that a lot of the people eating there didn't even use the menu in the first place and knew what they wanted before sitting themselves down. We started with New England clam chowder, which was decent and not the thick floury glop that's a real turnoff for me. I like to pretend I'm a harsh judge of clam chowder, and it could have used some bacon and I'm never happy with the amount of clams I get. I ordered fried scallops, which were tender and not over cooked and some pretty good onion rings. My wife ordered a platter with a small lobster tail, a fried crab cake, one fried oyster, a fried clam cake and 2 fried butterflied shrimp. She enjoyed the crab cake, and she really liked the clam cake (I'm not a fan of crab or clam cakes in general). She was too full to eat the shrimps, so I ate them for her and found them to be too bready in the batter. Same thing with the fried oyster. They also filled up a good portion of the place with their "Sea Chips" which were just French Fried potato slices. If they hadn't put them on the plate, it would have been pretty sparse looking, which is often the case when ordering scallops or oysters in a restaurant. We'll likely go back because the place was lively, the waitresses were nice (when they weren't careening thru the place), the food was inexpensive and they also served cocktails (a nice surprise!). However, I'll steer away from the fried foods and go for broiled, or, as I saw many others doing, go right after the oysters on the half shell. There were a lot of other plates that looked like they'd have been better choices than the ones we made. Their website doesn't show up in Yelp's restaurant profile, so here be it: underthepier.net
(3)
Brendan T.
This place is amazing. Definitely No Frills, but in a nice way, you don't feel unwelcome if your not a regular. This the No Name is Boston, but smaller. Honestly, as good of a crab cake as I have had anywhere, despite being fried. If they are as good grilled, they could be the best I have ever had. Great little place, its not dirty or bad sketchy, but clean, fun sketchy. Am definitely going back. Would get 5 stars, except for the context, by no means is this a 5 star place, but the food is pretty darn good.
(4)
Lynda F.
LOVE it here. It's not much to look at - the opposite of fancy - but it has great personality. Totally no-stress, relaxed dinner and worth the 45 minute drive up from the city. I always get the broiled scallops, sea chips and hushpuppies; I've never been disappointed. If you save room in your tummy, there's a little soft serve ice cream place next door that's lovely, as well. It's a treat!
(5)
Jaela J.
Every now and then I get a craving for the mussels with garlic butter and broiled shrimp that just won't go away... I love this place. My husband and I eat here a few times a year and we always enjoy the good food and friendly service. We recently discovered that pretty much any platter on the regular menu can be turned into a kids meal, which was awesome, because it meant that our daughter could eat some delicious broiled cod, rather than be relegated to the burger, fried chicken tenders or other non-quality seafood items that make up most other kid's meal menus. As many other commenters have mentioned, Under the Pier is a no frills establishment, don't expect fancy presentation or delicate preparation. It's just good, inexpensive seafood and a fun night out.
(5)
Robert K.
As said by previous reviewers, this IS NOT a drive by. The outside and frankly inside are not going to make you think Bonefish Grille. Frankly, neither will the food. You are not going to find any Asian sauces or Italian Grand mother's recipes here. Nope, this is an authentic, old fashion, east coast seafood shack and would probably be more at home dockside in Maine, than Levittown PA. Basically you have home made crab and clam cakes, you pick-em lobster, muscles, clams, oysters and fish prepared fried, steamed or broiled. There are no fancy sauces or beds of greens. Just baskets of incredible, honest, no frills seafood. The soups are fantastic and the "chips" (basically round french fries) are amazing. As someone who recently switched to a more vegetable based diet I laughed that the last side listed on menu was simply "vegetable", not mixed vegetables, not vegetable of the day, just vegetable. This is obviously a local secret and frankly, I hope it stays that way. It just serves great food at great prices. And yes, your hands will smell like fish (like the last poster) if you eat with them but that's what those wet naps are for or the restroom. This place is full of charm and no pretentious attitude. Go and enjoy.
(5)
Dan N.
The place is minimalist, the rent on Rt 13 must be near 0. The tables and chairs are shoddy, to the point of almost being uncomfortable (and if it's bad enough that I'm writing about it it's bad). Also, the place takes cash only. But the owner has a sense of humor and quirky style to sort of make up for it. The prices though, can't be beat, and the quality is solid-average to slightly above average, and it seems fresh. The breaded batter on some stuff is just not the best, but if you get something broiled it is above average quality, and again the prices are exceptional, especially on a few of the combos. Recommended overall.
(4)
Darlene O.
I have been going to Under the Pier for years. It always has delicious food. The prices are low and the service is fast. I agree with the previous review in that you would not want to judge the food by the appearance of the restaurant. This is a place that only locals would know how good it really is. Now that smoking is banned the only improvement the restaurant needs is to take credit cards. But maybe the understated appearance and cash only policy adds to its quirky charm.
Do NOT judge a book by its cover! This place is a dive on the outside and in, but don't get turned off by it. Its clean, but its painfully obvious the place needs a much needed facelift. However, the food is dirt cheap and fantastic. The broiled stuffed shrimp is some of the best I've had anywhere, and the crab cakes are the perfect combination of crabmeat and filler. Both dishes are under $9. They also have a pound of Alaskan King Crab Legs with a side of Sea Chips and coleslaw for $23. Yup, $23 for a full pound, not a half pound found elsewhere at the local chain seafood restaurants. (You know who you are) My only regret was walking in this place a decade ago, being turned off by the look of the place, and walking right back out. I wish I would have given it a chance. This way I wouldn't have missed out on a decade of excellent seafood at cheap prices. I'd eat here 3 times a week if I could. I try to get here at least once a week now. Oh, bring cash. They don't take credit cards.
(5)
M. C.
Tasty little seafood shack off Rt 13. Found it right here on Yelp. Looks like it belongs at a marina or shore town. Tables are covered in brown paper and have oyster crackers and horseradish waiting for you when you sit down. The menu is typical seafood fare. Chowders, broiled or fried shellfish and fish. We really enjoyed our fried feast of hushpuppies, New England clam chowder, fried clams, stuffed fried shrimp and broiled flouder. Also make sure to order plenty of sea chips, which are their very good version of sliced french frys. The service was slow but steady. The restaurant served liquor/beer. We went on a weeknight and sat down immediately but it is a small place and probably has a wait on the weekend. We enjoyed our meals and would recommend a visit when your craving seafood.
(3)
Robin F.
Growing up in Levittown I remember passing by this place especially when we went to Dairy Delite, but somehow we never remember going. My parents started going here more recently and luckily on my most recent visit home they took me and I am so glad I did. An unassuming place with really good seafood. I had the crab bisque and broiled shrimp and everything was great. Definitely on my list of places to go when I am visiting my parents.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : No Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
Sally f.
i liked this place a lot!!!!!! the food was excellent and the service was great too. wonderful place to get quality seafood. i do not want to take off any stars to account for the apearace of the place, but book-cover-judgers beware...it is not an impressive looking place. i cant wait to go back!
(5)Christine S.
This place is very easy to miss as where it is located on Route 13. Plus the parking is very limited. But, the food is good and the people are friendly. Their prices are pretty good for what you get. They pretty much have every kind of seafood. There are combo plates that have a little bit of everything. They have fried, baked and steamed. They have many different types of seafood soups. They are very good. They have many sides, corn on the cob, onion rings, hush puppies, potatoes, sea chips which are like sliced potatoes they fry and are so yummy. They do have alcohol. So you can enjoy a mixed drink with dinner. One word that comes to mind here though is small. They are not a huge place and the tables have paper on top of them. But as everyone knows, that place that looks like a dive, has the best food.
(4)Matt K.
If you've got a craving for quality seafood, Under the Pier is the place to go. A small shack located on Rt. 13 is just a short drive for anyone in the Bristol/Levittown area. I stop in about twice a month with family as it is a great place to relax and enjoy seafood favorites without the cheesy chain restaurant feel. Staff is friendly and accommodating. They serve beer and cocktails which is always a plus in addition to two or three daily meal specials. Most meals come the way you like it (fried, grilled or broiled). I prefer broiled, and I've never had a bad meal. My grandfather loves everything fried and the man always leaves with a clean plate. The kitchen staff does a great job. No bells and whistles here. Four stars overall. Could be five if they had a bit more variety of fish served daily and fixed the wobbly tables. Otherwise, I always enjoy my meal. Don't expect a 5-star dining experience. Expect seafood favorites done right. Thumbs up.
(4)William T.
I went here when in the area (Amish Village?) and my wife thought i was nuts bringing her to this little 'hole in the wall' for seafood. She was surprisingly impressed as was I. The food was outstanding and the prices were more than fair. Nothing was greasy and the crab bisque was delicious. There was one woman serving the entire place on a Saturday afternoon but she handled everyone and was pleasant. This is a little gem I WISH I had near me in North Jersey.
(5)Paige H.
Wanted to take my lovely wife out for dinner and was highly disappointed. The foods were not only oily, yet inedable. I was shocked to see food being microwaved. The waitress staff was wonderful, however their manager was incompetent and hostile. They do not accept credit cards and charged to use their ATM. When I asked to speak to the owner he made it clear his wallet was more important than costumer satisfaction. I do not recommend.
(1)Joujou N.
Under the Pier really is one of those "hole in the wall" spots. It has this old fishermans joint feel. The service is warm, friendly, and inviting. The hush puppies are very good. The food is fresh and delivered hot.
(4)Jim L.
Not a fan. To loud, food so so. Been there three times, came out with the same impressions.
(2)Tom W.
Yet another great meal this past Sunday. The young kitchen staff was somewhat slow however. Everything is fresh and we have never had anything bad. The prices are good also. The wait staff are attentive and pleasant. You have a loyal customer. Thank You
(4)Akilah M.
I went yesterday and walked to the door and it was packed. This place has ok food with midiocre seating but has been in business for way to long to not have expanded or open at another location it has always been very tight but yesterday claustrophobia attack was on the way...
(3)Denise C.
I am finally here. I am ordering dungeness crab legs. I have not even eaten yet but i am giving them 5 stars just for the prices!
(5)Jay B.
This is a tiny shack, but serves excellent food. Homemade soups. Hand battered seafood. Best fish and chips I've had in ages. Everything seamed to be made from scratch instead of using the frozen stuff that many restaurants use. The place filled up while we were eating, but we never felt rushed to leave. The only negative I had was that they are a cash only business, and have a ATM in the doorway with a $3 surcharge. When you're finished dinner, cross the street to the little ice cream place next door for amazing soft serve.
(5)Donna K.
Great local place for seafood. The dishes are fresh and have that comfort food quality that is hard to find.
(4)Debby H.
Under the Pier could not be anywhere else in the world but Levittown...far from the sea but yo ho ho the nautical theme in a hole in the wall restaurant. I've been a few times & always found it adequate. Last night we had dungeness crab, chips (we asked for them extra crispy) and very good slaw. It was definitely A-OK.
(3)Jesse B.
I love Under the Pier and they are the best when you want something fish-y. The soups here are incredible and I have tried a few sandwiches and they were all equally as good. Pretty solid menu and it is a quaint and quiet dining environment, very laid back. I only wish they weren't cash-only and accepted credit cards. Also that it was easier to get into their parking lot--but that isn't their fault, its the damn Rt 13 construction & road cones that is the problem.
(4)Ellen C.
I had been craving seafood a while and they knocked it out of the park for me with delicious raw oysters and their Pier Special: lobster tail, crab cake, clam cake, fried oyster, 2 fried shrimp, chips and slaw. They had non-fried items on the menu too but for tonight it was fried fried fried. Despite that, nothing was greasy. I think I liked the shrimp best. The breading wasnt too heavy and was perfectly cooked; just barely crunchy. Service was good too. Yumkins.
(5)Scott S.
Why why did I go back. When the senior member of the family wants he gets. Next time I might consider the hot dog
(1)Jacki G.
Under the Pier is a rather unassuming spot, but don't let the facade fool you. Actually, it's the epitome of duvet here, but who cares??!! The food here is great! Cheap, fresh, quick and delicious...what more could you ask for!? The fish is fresh, the batter is great and the prices are good. They have great "chips" too with their fish. I also loved the crab cake and clam cake, too. This place is definitely a hidden gem in Levittown .
(4)Gary S.
!00% Satisfied with this place. My Father and I go here often and we love it. We get the fried shrimp and they are outstanding! I also Love their Broiled Stuffed Flounder. Our waitress couldn't be Nicer. Outstanding Baked Potato and it is consistently the best dinner we get out every time we Go! If you don't go here your missing out on some very good food...Highly recommend Love It
(5)Gary N.
Anyone who has been to a legitimate lobster shack or no frill seafood place down the shore will love Under the Pier. If you're looking for overpriced seafood, fancy decorating and expensive drinks by all means continuing going to red lobster. However, if you love seafood, friendly service and value your money, than Under the Pier is the place for you. Absolutely the best value for lunch in all of the Levittown/Bristol area: $5 crab cake sandwich with fires. If you bring a friend then split a pitcher of lager for $4 bucks each. For dinner they always have a fresh selection of fish on the board right where you walk in. Also one of the best reasons to go to Under the Pier is that it's next to Dairy Delight!!! Just remember that it's cash only!
(5)Zach V.
Under the Pier fly's under the radar. If you were driving down Route 13 I'm sure most people would just pass by and not even give this place a second look. Big mistake! On a rainy Friday night I headed over to this small family owned seafood restaurant. As the reviews stated the place is not impressive from the inside or outside. When you walk in the front door the kitchen is to your right and they have a large display case filled with a plethora of breaded fish. The lobster tank is right near the front door but it was not impressive. We were seated quickly and there was only one open table after we were seated. Soon after we sat down our server brought over (3) small bowls of tartar, cocktail & horseradish. The tables were covered with a large piece of brown paper. Not only does this place have wood paneling on the walls and fake wood on the tables.... They have actually plywood on one of the walls. The tables are supported by one large pedestal that is rapped in rope. The lights were made from what looked like wooden steering wheels off of a boat. Most people would be turned off by a small, poorly decorated restaurant. I'm the complete opposite. This type of dive usually turns out good food and I was excited to order. I ordered clams on the half shell and they were only $6. They came out quick and were very tasty. For the main course my friend ordered the broiled stuffed flounder. She was the one that suggested we try this place and the flounder was one of her favorites. I think it was around $14. I ordered one of the combos because I wanted to sample a few different things. My meal came with (1) crab cake, (1) cod cake, a large piece of fried flounder, (2) fried oysters & (2) fried shrimp. Both the crab and cod cakes were very very good! I could have eaten a few more. The rest of the platter was your normal fried seafood and just a hair above average in my opinion. You can deep fry anything and make it taste good. The stuffed flounder is the way to go. Their stuffing was the highlight of my night! Having the flounder broiled left the fish light and full of flavor. During the meal we downed a pitcher and it was reasonable at $8. Our entire meal came to $40 and I think it was a bargain. I will be stopping by Under the Pier again with some friends.
(3)Matthew V.
This place is honestly one of my favorite restaurants in the area. It is the definition of a dive restaurant. everything was truly excellent. From the scallops, to the shrimp, to the flounder. The Crab bisque had a good amount of crab in it. The best thing though is the fried soft shell crab. It rivals anything I ever ate in Maryland. I will become a regular here.
(4)Bka S.
The food was horrible, it smelled so bad it took a while to get used to. None of the people I went with finished any of the food. We left feeling sick. Not a place i would recommend.
(1)Kevin M.
The seafood here is really good - well prepared, fresh, decent portions, no frills, good price! The place is clean, despite the look from the road and the service is friendly and efficient. We will be back often.
(4)Detrice M.
Great food great service my new secret favorite spot.
(5)Rich W.
Another Friday night without an idea of where to dine, followed by a quick Yelp search lead to dinner at Under the Pier in Levittown. We weren't crazy for the Shrimp King when we went there a few years ago, and wanted seafood, so I called ahead to check on seating, and they advised we come in after 8 PM. That turned out to be good advice as the place was still 75% full when we got there at 8:30. If the place were an actual shack, you'd be able to see a picture of it in the dictionary under "fish shack". Wobbly tables and cheap nautical themes abound, but it wasn't nearly as cheesy as a Joe's Crab Shack, so don't panic. There were just two servers working, but the place is fairly small and they were hustling their butts off getting the orders in and out. We felt a little pressured to get our order in, but it looked to me that a lot of the people eating there didn't even use the menu in the first place and knew what they wanted before sitting themselves down. We started with New England clam chowder, which was decent and not the thick floury glop that's a real turnoff for me. I like to pretend I'm a harsh judge of clam chowder, and it could have used some bacon and I'm never happy with the amount of clams I get. I ordered fried scallops, which were tender and not over cooked and some pretty good onion rings. My wife ordered a platter with a small lobster tail, a fried crab cake, one fried oyster, a fried clam cake and 2 fried butterflied shrimp. She enjoyed the crab cake, and she really liked the clam cake (I'm not a fan of crab or clam cakes in general). She was too full to eat the shrimps, so I ate them for her and found them to be too bready in the batter. Same thing with the fried oyster. They also filled up a good portion of the place with their "Sea Chips" which were just French Fried potato slices. If they hadn't put them on the plate, it would have been pretty sparse looking, which is often the case when ordering scallops or oysters in a restaurant. We'll likely go back because the place was lively, the waitresses were nice (when they weren't careening thru the place), the food was inexpensive and they also served cocktails (a nice surprise!). However, I'll steer away from the fried foods and go for broiled, or, as I saw many others doing, go right after the oysters on the half shell. There were a lot of other plates that looked like they'd have been better choices than the ones we made. Their website doesn't show up in Yelp's restaurant profile, so here be it: underthepier.net
(3)Brendan T.
This place is amazing. Definitely No Frills, but in a nice way, you don't feel unwelcome if your not a regular. This the No Name is Boston, but smaller. Honestly, as good of a crab cake as I have had anywhere, despite being fried. If they are as good grilled, they could be the best I have ever had. Great little place, its not dirty or bad sketchy, but clean, fun sketchy. Am definitely going back. Would get 5 stars, except for the context, by no means is this a 5 star place, but the food is pretty darn good.
(4)Lynda F.
LOVE it here. It's not much to look at - the opposite of fancy - but it has great personality. Totally no-stress, relaxed dinner and worth the 45 minute drive up from the city. I always get the broiled scallops, sea chips and hushpuppies; I've never been disappointed. If you save room in your tummy, there's a little soft serve ice cream place next door that's lovely, as well. It's a treat!
(5)Jaela J.
Every now and then I get a craving for the mussels with garlic butter and broiled shrimp that just won't go away... I love this place. My husband and I eat here a few times a year and we always enjoy the good food and friendly service. We recently discovered that pretty much any platter on the regular menu can be turned into a kids meal, which was awesome, because it meant that our daughter could eat some delicious broiled cod, rather than be relegated to the burger, fried chicken tenders or other non-quality seafood items that make up most other kid's meal menus. As many other commenters have mentioned, Under the Pier is a no frills establishment, don't expect fancy presentation or delicate preparation. It's just good, inexpensive seafood and a fun night out.
(5)Robert K.
As said by previous reviewers, this IS NOT a drive by. The outside and frankly inside are not going to make you think Bonefish Grille. Frankly, neither will the food. You are not going to find any Asian sauces or Italian Grand mother's recipes here. Nope, this is an authentic, old fashion, east coast seafood shack and would probably be more at home dockside in Maine, than Levittown PA. Basically you have home made crab and clam cakes, you pick-em lobster, muscles, clams, oysters and fish prepared fried, steamed or broiled. There are no fancy sauces or beds of greens. Just baskets of incredible, honest, no frills seafood. The soups are fantastic and the "chips" (basically round french fries) are amazing. As someone who recently switched to a more vegetable based diet I laughed that the last side listed on menu was simply "vegetable", not mixed vegetables, not vegetable of the day, just vegetable. This is obviously a local secret and frankly, I hope it stays that way. It just serves great food at great prices. And yes, your hands will smell like fish (like the last poster) if you eat with them but that's what those wet naps are for or the restroom. This place is full of charm and no pretentious attitude. Go and enjoy.
(5)Dan N.
The place is minimalist, the rent on Rt 13 must be near 0. The tables and chairs are shoddy, to the point of almost being uncomfortable (and if it's bad enough that I'm writing about it it's bad). Also, the place takes cash only. But the owner has a sense of humor and quirky style to sort of make up for it. The prices though, can't be beat, and the quality is solid-average to slightly above average, and it seems fresh. The breaded batter on some stuff is just not the best, but if you get something broiled it is above average quality, and again the prices are exceptional, especially on a few of the combos. Recommended overall.
(4)Darlene O.
I have been going to Under the Pier for years. It always has delicious food. The prices are low and the service is fast. I agree with the previous review in that you would not want to judge the food by the appearance of the restaurant. This is a place that only locals would know how good it really is. Now that smoking is banned the only improvement the restaurant needs is to take credit cards. But maybe the understated appearance and cash only policy adds to its quirky charm.
(4)Kate M.
I like crabs. A lot. As a result, I don't give a crap about things like décor and presentation. As long as the food is awesome, the service doesn't suck, and the place is clean, the restaurant can look like the lobby of a 1970's doctor's office. What I'm trying to say here is that Under the Pier is not much to look at. They serve your food in Styrofoam dishes that they throw out when you're done. Entrees come out on trays lined with waxed paper for quick clean up. And it's freaking delicious. My family took me here one night. The crab legs I got were awesome, some of the best I've ever had. Everything my family ordered they loved. I tried some of my sister's lobster tail; it was good, but I wouldn't order it. It wasn't really seasoned or anything, just cooked and served with butter. I haven't eaten straight lobster in 15 years though, so I can't accurately say if it wasn't good or if I'm just not a fan of lobster. Anyway, this place rocks. Lots of locals, older waitresses who call you hon, and merch for sale, including watches! It's not fancy and you shouldn't be either. Bring cash; this place doesn't take cards. The waitress told us it's too keep prices down, which I believe considering how inexpensive the food is.
(5)Robert E.
Do NOT judge a book by its cover! This place is a dive on the outside and in, but don't get turned off by it. Its clean, but its painfully obvious the place needs a much needed facelift. However, the food is dirt cheap and fantastic. The broiled stuffed shrimp is some of the best I've had anywhere, and the crab cakes are the perfect combination of crabmeat and filler. Both dishes are under $9. They also have a pound of Alaskan King Crab Legs with a side of Sea Chips and coleslaw for $23. Yup, $23 for a full pound, not a half pound found elsewhere at the local chain seafood restaurants. (You know who you are) My only regret was walking in this place a decade ago, being turned off by the look of the place, and walking right back out. I wish I would have given it a chance. This way I wouldn't have missed out on a decade of excellent seafood at cheap prices. I'd eat here 3 times a week if I could. I try to get here at least once a week now. Oh, bring cash. They don't take credit cards.
(5)M. C.
Tasty little seafood shack off Rt 13. Found it right here on Yelp. Looks like it belongs at a marina or shore town. Tables are covered in brown paper and have oyster crackers and horseradish waiting for you when you sit down. The menu is typical seafood fare. Chowders, broiled or fried shellfish and fish. We really enjoyed our fried feast of hushpuppies, New England clam chowder, fried clams, stuffed fried shrimp and broiled flouder. Also make sure to order plenty of sea chips, which are their very good version of sliced french frys. The service was slow but steady. The restaurant served liquor/beer. We went on a weeknight and sat down immediately but it is a small place and probably has a wait on the weekend. We enjoyed our meals and would recommend a visit when your craving seafood.
(3)Robin F.
Growing up in Levittown I remember passing by this place especially when we went to Dairy Delite, but somehow we never remember going. My parents started going here more recently and luckily on my most recent visit home they took me and I am so glad I did. An unassuming place with really good seafood. I had the crab bisque and broiled shrimp and everything was great. Definitely on my list of places to go when I am visiting my parents.
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