The mixed reviews on this place are on point. We got the calamari, chicken wings, grouper fingers, and cheeseburgers. The calamari and chicken wings are super greasy. And yes, the wings are breaded pretty thick, more than the usual. The grouper fingers were light and flaky. And a bit greasy. I do recommend this dish. My kids got the cheeseburgers. They liked them, but if I were going out for cheeseburgers this would not be my pick. Service. It was a little slow. Our waitress forgot my salad and my wife's water. I was overcharged for my margarita- it was supposed to be $4 margarita night. Waitress seemed disinterested in general. My recommendation- go here for drinks before dinner or after, and enjoy the atmosphere and live music. Skip the food and don't expect great service.

1. Took 15 minutes for someone to notice us at the bar. Bartender didn’t know what Chardonnays they had. She answered with Savignon Blanc, red, and Chardonnay 2. I asked for Chardonnay. She took 15 minutes looking for a corkscrew…to no avail 3. I counted 12 workers in the bar opening area…DOING NOTHING 4. I ordered a Tito’s and lemonade instead. 10-20 minutes disappeared to find lemonade. 5. We ordered a BLT and a cup of seafood chowder at 7:25…soup and sandwich that’s it. 6. Husband calls her over and she tell us “it’s 45 min more once ordered” 7. His BLT came out 1 hour later and it was made with salmon (?) not ordered 8. My chowder was DISGUSTING 🤮 it was so thick that my spoon stuck straight up. It was like 5 day old sludge with unrecognizable contents. It even smelled sour of bad food. GET BETTER PS: the band was very talented and the atmosphere was excellent. Aside from almost getting sick at/on the bar from the smell of the chowder, I enjoyed my husband’s company.

Nice spot right on the water, in a marina. Tropical theme even having sand around the bar area! Service was friendly but slow. Our food took awhile and was served warm, but not hot which was unfortunate because everything tasted really good! We just wish it was hotter. My reuben was HUGE and had a ton of meat on it. We came on Saturday for lunch and they had live music which was a nice touch.

I recently visited Pirates Cove and unfortunately had a less than satisfactory experience. While the atmosphere and theme of the place were appealing, the service and overall dining experience left much to be desired. Firstly, the wait times were unreasonably long. I had to endure a one and a half hour wait for my food, which was incredibly frustrating. Additionally, it took an astonishing 30 minutes just to receive a single drink. This level of service is simply unacceptable, especially considering that the establishment had a sign acknowledging their slow food service. It's disappointing when a restaurant openly acknowledges their inefficiency without taking steps to improve it. To compound the issue, the grill was broken during my visit. This meant that the kitchen was unable to prepare certain items, limiting the menu choices. The lack of functionality in a crucial component of the kitchen further added to the inconvenience and disappointment. Furthermore, I was taken aback when I noticed one of the servers vaping while making drinks. This not only displays unprofessional behavior but also raises concerns about hygiene and the overall quality of the drinks being served. It's important for staff members to uphold certain standards of professionalism and cleanliness, which, unfortunately, was lacking in this instance. While Pirates Cove may have a captivating ambiance, the subpar service and numerous issues I encountered during my visit overshadowed any positive aspects. It's evident that the establishment needs to address the long wait times, improve their service efficiency, and enforce stricter guidelines for staff conduct. Until these issues are addressed, I find it difficult to recommend Pirates Cove to others seeking an enjoyable dining experience. Overall, my visit to Pirates Cove was marred by the excessive wait times, broken equipment, and unprofessional behavior of the staff. I hope the management takes these criticisms constructively and works towards improving the overall quality of service and customer experience.

I have to say this first...... this doesn't have anything to do with the service or food, but it does speak to the type of people that come to this establishment. When I was walking in, there were 2 men and 2 women behind me. One of the men said, "'well, $h-t on a homeless person" the other man says, "yeah that's what they're for" Right then, I didn't feel good about my first visit to Pirate's Cove. With that being said, there was a live band. The place was busy, with no organization. It was, seat yourself. 4 servers walked right passed me. I had been seated about 10-15 minutes before I finally got one to even acknowledge me. She ended up being a good server. The food was just okay but it is overpriced. I don't care if I never go back. Sorry, this probably won't be a popular review. But, this was my experience.

My second home. Nothing beats Pirates Cove in the summer on the river. Great Key west inspired food and live music... you just can't find this special hidden gem anywhere else. Grouper fingers and coconut shrimp are the must haves. See you all on deck!

Went on a family outing. Food was great the grilled cheese was amazing they had like 3 different cheeses and the fries reminded me of beer battered fries. The tilapia was tasty. My family loved the food too

Very disappointed after looking at the menu. My onion rings were burnt to almost black. All of the food tasted the same like it was the same. I'm guessing because it was all fried in the same oil. Short staffed, which wasn't a big deal, as everywhere is. But, I couldn't believe she would serve food with such horrible presentation. Seafood chowder was cold. I was super excited to check this place out, only to find it didn't live up to our expectations.

Decent view of the river but the food was luke warm at best and very over priced for what it was. The shrimp dish said an abundance of shrimp and came with 8 small shrimp and weren’t even hot and were rubbery for $26. The fish was decent but the fish tacos were also not very good. Said a mango sauce on them and it was just sweet Thai chili sauce. Cigarette butts were on the sand floor everywhere. Just wouldn’t go again for the price and what we got!

We had a great experience! Our waitress Liv made the beginning to end a great experience...seated where we chose and a beautiful view of the water and boats. A warm day by the water that felt cool bc fans and wind coming off water made for a pleasant dinner. We had crab cakes appetizer which was made with blue crab were excellent! The drinks took me to the Caribbean without having to leave Cincinnati! We will be back to try more of the grand options to choose from in this fun atmosphere.

First time here and will definitely not be my last . I always read reviews before I try a place and most were really good but lots of people talked about slow service but as a lover of restaurant I know how it gets when busy and you have to come to expect it . Well our server was Lizzie and she was wonderful ! We got our drinks and food extremely fast as it was a Friday night and was very busy with a good band playing . Food was awesome ! Atmosphere was awesome . Can’t wait to go back as I live an hour away but plan on going a lot .

The set up is really weird. I get that they're going for "on the water" but a little signage would go a long way. My friend and I hadn't been there before and both got turned around finding the parking lot and the restaurant after we were parked. Basically, you just keep walking past everything you think might be a restaurant and end up on a boat. No complaints but also nothing special. My friend and I each got a salad and they were both fine but kind of blah. The chicken on mine was clearly the kind you get frozen in a bag, not freshly cooked and hers barely had any toppings. That said, the lettuce was fresh and nothing tasted bad, so no real complaint. I'd go back if it was to meet a friend, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone looking for a great lunch.

Even though it took a little bit for service, the place was PACKED, so we understood completely! Once waited on, service was swift and phenomenal! Order the oysters on the half and they were good for bigger oysters and the price! But the start of the show for us was the mac n cheese! So good, chicken was out of this world juicy and shrimp was just as good! HIGHLY recommend for a great meal in a neat laid back atmosphere!

First off, Kymber was so welcoming at the bar. Brie pretzels were awesome. Wings were great. Sweet Potato fries were AWESOME. The decor and location were so relaxing. GREAT PLACE TO VISIT.

Friendly staff and great food. Nice outdoor seating area.

Food was really good, not great. Service was good, not great. Atmosphere was awesome, but it was just a little bit more pricey than I thought it was worth. Recommendations: Update website More / better specials Rename the Cuban sandwich Caribbean jerk - it was NOT anything like a Cuban and not on Cuban bread but it was a really good sandwich. Clearer expectations of servers, some seemed great, others good but ours was just meh Add a small side salad you can get for $4 it $5 - I would've happily bought a salad less than $13 I'll likely be back, but hope they keep improving. Soo close to greatness... Great place to chill.

This place is a great outdoor experience... no dogs unfortunately. However, the staff is great! Menu items are vast, something for everyone. They have (often) good musical entertainment. Check it out and let me know if you agree.

Went for a surprise birthday party and to see the Rock Band "Gamut". Parking normally isn't an issue but when a great band is playing ordering food and parking will be. Arrive early if you really planned to eat dinner. Overall the mixed shrimp chicken and cheese sticks was enough to get us through the evening. Lead singer of Gamut made up for the lack of table service. Very very enjoyable evening of dancing and Rocking to the sounds of Gamut.

There was nice live music, and the atmosphere was lively on a Saturday afternoon. I would only go back for drinks; the food was not good. The “lightly breaded” chicken wings came out looking and tasting like KFC fried chicken. Our Buffalo chicken dip turned into a deep dive searching for bits of chicken, and was also not good.

Location and atmosphere 10/10, but I got the wings and I don’t know what the kitchen was thinking, but they used a batter instead of a standard straight fry. The batter made the wings hard to get too and the crunch was way too much in my opinion. They retained their juiciness for sure, but I am probably going to order something else next time.

It's hot outside, I knew that going in. Ceiling fans make it tolerable. Plenty of seats in shade. Very nice. Sauteed grouper tacos were just what I needed. Waitress very helpful and knowledgeable. A relaxed atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon.

The Ambiance of this place was great. I mean it's in the middle of a marina on the water. It had a tiki bar decor. I didn't try the food although it seemed to have a surprisingly good menu with lots of choices. Went with a group and everyone enjoyed the music. Live band, great View, Outdoors. My friend did have the egg rolls and she said they were really good. There was a nice sized bar and tables along each side with a view of the water and boats. A fun place!

Pirate's Cove Tropical Bar & Grill has been seasonally operating for 24 years on the Ohio River at the Four Seasons Marina. They are closed now for the season, but towards the very end of the summer my family and I stopped in for our first dining experience. There is no inside dining here, but nearly every seat has a roof overhead. The open air allows for you to view the yachts coming and going in the marina. There is a large bar and plenty of tables around the outskirts of the large space. A live band was playing during our visit near a sandy area that adds even more tropical island ambiance. For lunch I decided on the Cuban Classic with roasted pork loin topped with cheddar jack, peppers, and onions served hot pressed on Cuban style bread ($14.50). I also subbed in onion rings for $2 extra. The pork loin was well cooked and thick sliced. Aside from the bread this is not an authentic Cuban sandwich, but it was actually really good. Overall the prices are slightly higher than normal, but the views are hard to beat. Plus the quality of the food was great and there are plenty of choices on the extensive menu. We will likely be back again next summer.

Had the impossible burger and it was so delicious. Definitely could have fooled me into thinking it was meat. Also really enjoyed meeting Jack Sparrow.