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Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
A tribute to the maritime heritage of beautiful Harbor Springs, Stafford's Pier Restaurant offers true waterfront dining, quite literally, as the Pier Restaurant was built on original pilings over the harbor.
The Pier's Pointer Room overlooks the historic yacht basin while offering visitors a superb choice of fine cuisine. The more casual Chart Room provides a relaxed environment with a traditional menu. A local meeting spot, the Wheelhouse Lounge is open daily for cocktails with a complete menu. Dudley's Deck is without question the most famous outdoor dining spot in northern Michigan and the place to be each and every Fourth of July.
Along with spectacular views, the Pier notes an impressive culinary team, lead by Executive Chef Britt Beaumont.
The Pier is always the center of action in Harbor Springs all year long. And especially when summertime hits, there is probably no more popular nightspot in town.
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The Pier's Pointer Room overlooks the historic yacht basin while offering visitors a superb choice of fine cuisine. The more casual Chart Room provides a relaxed environment with a traditional menu. A local meeting spot, the Wheelhouse Lounge is open daily for cocktails with a complete menu. Dudley's Deck is without question the most famous outdoor dining spot in northern Michigan and the place to be each and every Fourth of July.
Along with spectacular views, the Pier notes an impressive culinary team, lead by Executive Chef Britt Beaumont.
The Pier is always the center of action in Harbor Springs all year long. And especially when summertime hits, there is probably no more popular nightspot in town.
15 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 15 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(3)
3 stars
(0)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(9)
- special occasion(8)
- fit for foodies(6)
- neighborhood gem(4)
- romantic(4)
- notable wine list(3)
Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room Reviews List
Review 1 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful View - Harbor Springs Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a family special occasion dinner here on Saturday night. Our server, Andrea, was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Three of us had planked whitefish - there were only empty plates at the end of the meal. The creole beef tip appetizer is spicy, creamy and delicious. If you have not had their dill rolls with real butter, save your carbs to have one (or two!) We also recommend some of the specialty drinks, like the raspberry infused martini, the mojito and the dark and stormy (although hard to ride the bike home after that one!) There is a fun outside bar, Dudley's Deck that is great for views and less formal. The Pointer Room is one of Stafford's best."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A beautiful meal at a beautiful restaurant!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view
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Review 3 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were a group of 6 from Virginia. Had a great dinner with excellent service and a good wine selection."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The view, food, service, were all amazing. Five stars!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food - great service-
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food - great service- great fun!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really enjoyed this restaurant,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really enjoyed this restaurant, and will come back again."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 7 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great, but a little slow
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our waitress was very friendly, but took a little extra time to get to the table. She seemed a little overwhelmed with serving all of the tables in the restaurant. We enjoyed the food and her customer service."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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Review 8 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an excellent experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an excellent experience."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food's always fresh ,great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food's always fresh ,great service , plenty of smiles"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A bit pricey for the amount of food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We visited this restaurant in the Winter. It was a first time here and we tried to look for the menu online but could not find one. Very expensive (Pointer Room) I had a dinner salad wanted beef tips added. Reminded me of a bag salad from the grocery store. Not very appealing in taste. However others ordered the whitefish and perch and said it was very good. I'm sure this place is nice in the summer as they have an outside patio. I was also told after we orderd that the bar has the same menu for half the price. Would recommend that if we every revisit. Also great wine list!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Stafford's Pier/Pointer Room
Based on the average of (5) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate