Pier A was perfectly described as a place that you...

Pier A was perfectly described as a place that you go once and don't need to go back to. Or a place you take friends or family from out of town to for them to get a New York experience. It's pretty much overrun with tourists going to or coming back from the Statue of Liberty tours. Service is a bit spotty, possibly because all of the tourists mean the staff don't get consistent tips. The ambiance is quite nice right on the water and the seafood themed menu reflects that. The food was just ok, but lacked flavor. The chips and dip were pretty bland and the grilled fish tacos were as well. The beer menu is not bad, but isn't that extensive, especially because they were out of my first two choices when visiting. Come for the views and fresh air with friends, but don't expect a delightful culinary experience.