Place is awesome. Atmosphere is fantastic. Some food could use work although that is probably due to who is working in the kitchen. Yes they allow smoking because its outside, no complaints here. They run the place how they want it to be and they stand behind it. I certainly applaud that.

Food and prices were great! Just a little nervous on the social distancing. The bar area needs blocked off more, no tables right there where people stand or no people and tables. Everything else was great though

As avid boaters, we have given Pirates Cove more than enough opportunities to redeem themselves-to no avail. Menu is extremely overpriced for what you get, service is SUBPAR to be generous, and our last waitress added 18% gratuity for 4 adults and 3 KIDS and 2 toddlers. The fastest we have ever gotten food was 40 minutes!The ambiance is great, and Im so disappointed that we have to mark one of the limited boat accessible restaurants off our list. Step it up, people!For reference, my bill for 2 adults, a 4 year old and 2 year old was $69!

This restaurant is my preferred one. I go to plenty of restaurants but to this restaurant I keep coming back again and again. The team is very welcoming and the food they place on your table is so good. I would always prefer to have a good meal here. Highly recommended.

My second home. Nothing beats Pirates Cove in the summer on the river. Great Key west inspired food and live music... you just cant find this special hidden gem anywhere else.

I celebrated my nomination today in this gorgeous place. I am glad to say that we had a great evening and the venue was surely the reason for this strong gathering. The team participated in a lovely manner, the meals were appetizing and my guests were very thrilled. We shall absolutely come back again for more events. Thank you very much.

Great service, food, and beer!!(: well worth it for the price. I would highly recommend!

Some of the problems were probably our expectations but we didnt have a good time. I am sure it would be great for different groups at a different times. We took kids because the website said Monday was kids night. We were later than we planned. The food took too long for hungry kids and the portions were small even on some of the adult entrees. They did fix one mistake and gave us that meal free. For a group of adults going out for drinks and food with friends I am sure it is a great spot to go and enjoy the marina while enjoying the evening. I would not recommend it for kids.

Great service. Cold beer. Great setting by the boats and water. I will definitely return. I have a special needs son and the server made a suggestion of mac and cheese for him to eat, which was delish!!

Yesterday was my first time here and it definitely wont be my last! Grouper, white mac, and crab cakes were amazing. Our waitress even asked the band to sing Happy Birthday to me! 10/10 hands down amazing evening at PC. The atmosphere is absolutely perfect as well!

Fair at best. 3 of us ate there on a Saturday for lunch. The overpriced food was fair at best. Stop at McDonalds for a fresher salad. Club Sandwich was meh. much more bread than tasteless meat and you should probably find better bacon as I am not sure it was even bacon. All in all, you can find much better pretty much anywhere else than here for food. Leave Pirates Cove for alcohol and the live music as their food is certainly an afterthought. A distant afterthought. ** Oh, and in the current world of covid, NONE of the staff wears masks nor any facial covering. **You can certainly find a better place to eat.

Food was great but too many diners for the 2 servers working. My friend got a burger but no bun. By the time her forgotten bun arrived, the rest of us were finished eating and her patty was cold. The server was just too busy to get it back in time. Otherwise, wonderful!

Great service. Fun environment with live music while allowing guests proper social distancing.

Didnt have the food but went for live music and it was a really fun place. Right on the water. Fun atmosphere. Staff was great too.

Nice location on the river. Food way overpriced in my opinion. I suppose the overhead is high to operate here but the prices for what is basic bar food was pretty over the top.

Pirates 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.

The bartender doesnt know drinks well. I asked for a red white and blue shot. Which is a layered shot. I got instead 1 red shot and sprite mixed with blue. They hovered over us asking every 3 minutes if we were ready. Did not provide any speciality drinks or anything. Menu was very bland as well.

Big fan of this place. I had the Cajun white Mac and cheese, and although it was delicious, it did not have much Cajun spice. Maybe my taste buds are dying off, but who knows. Solid drink selection and I will be back in the near future!

Its 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.

Our waitress was super nice. The food was a bit bland and the menu was pretty generic, nothing really special beyond the location.

Live music here is awful. We left because we couldn’t take the auditory assault any longer. Personal musical preferences aside, the ABSOLUTELY EAR PIERCING, WINDOW SHATTERING VOLUME of the music here is a problem. You cannot hear anyone you’re with, and you have to scream at each other just to talk. I have no idea why management thinks this is a fun thing for people on a Sunday night. Live music is great - live music turned up to earth shaking levels is decidedly not fun

Right up a boaters alley. Outdoor covered dining with live music on the water and the food is pretty good too!

Great food and good time. Super chill atmosphere. We are definitely going back.

The Ambiance of this place was great. I mean its in the middle of a marina on the water. It had a tiki bar decor. I didnt 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!

I came there little late but time I was there the band shot 30 was good..

It pains me to leave a bad review because we love Pirates Cove. However, with the limited seating after the pandemic reopening they do not have a hostess. It is seat yourself. All seats were full and you had to wonder around to find an opening of which there were none. Others were doing the same. I would have gladly waited 30 minutes or more to seat our party if there had been an orderly process.I hope they rectify this quickly.

Do not recommend this place at all. says it’s kid friendly (it is not). also in a time where mask mandates are being put in place, i did not see ONE worker wearing a mask. our server used a community water pitcher to refill drinks, was leaning over our table, very clear they do not care about their guests or trying to be clean or safe whatsoever. only gave one star because i had to... i’d rate this place 0 if i could. i used to be a server and we still tipped way too much. also the bathrooms didnt have toilet paper. if youre looking for a place to eat that is even attempting to be clean, have decent service, or for an overall better experience... i would recommend literally anywhere but here. 0/5

Horrible service. They also do nothing to stop the spread of Covid. Keep you’re families safe and stay away from this place

Went to Pirates Cove for dinner with girlfriends last night and was sorely disappointed. The setting was fun and the live music was enjoyable (albeit loud and difficult to converse over), but the food was a big let down. First off, I ordered mozzarella sticks for the table and paid $10 for only 6 sticks.. then after a very long wait for our food 4/5 of us had issues with our food orders either being wrong, burnt, or the fish being basically mush. On top of it all, the drinks and food were all over priced and and the service slow and sparse.

This is an older place but its outdoors so thats a plus during our challenging times, good burgers

Food was good service was outstandingWe did go early 4:30 Saturday night from Erlanger Kentucky

Music is normally good but the food is below par. It was cold. Good atmosphere

I only gave one star because I had to. The service was absolutely horrible and the food was not cooked my fish was raw. It was terrible! You all need to do better!

A bit confusing as to where to dock our boat for lunch, because dont have a dock there, but excellent atmosphere! Right on the water.

Food was ok. Music was skipping? Almost like listening to a Walkman during a jog? Lol confused me to what year it was. Service was not good. Waitress took 10 mins to greet us. Forgot a salad we ordered, and forgot waters we ordered. Smoking is permitted and was going right in my face as I was trying to eat.

I simply love their dishes. I always get good service here. The place is well kept and the staff members are always super friendly. Highly recommended.

The mimsaos were good. Fries pretty good. Rest of the food was eh...2 stars.

Love this place. Great food and service

Great bar with fun atmosphere. Great band tonight

Had a great time here. Fun place, decent food, good service.

Pirates Cove Tropical Bar & Grill has been seasonally operating for 26 years on the Ohio River at the Four Seasons Marina.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.

Amazing staff, the owner even checked on us. Its a must!

Great spot for good food after a day on the river.

Stopped in Saturday afternoon. Really enjoyed the live music. Our service for the 4 of us was just ok. Drink prices are high. But, I didnt have to order any either. My issue was the food quality. The prime rib was terrible! My salad was brought at the same time as the prime rib. I ordered it medium and got it well done. For $23 I would expect a 12-14 oz piece of meat and not a roast beef slice with no taste. The au jus was terrible and more like gravy. My wifes burger was ordered medium and it was well done with little taste. Not sure if I will go back. Not to mention that no waitresses, waiters or bartenders had a mask on!

Great Food awesome company

This place has amazing food, a great atmosphere, awesome staff, and wonderful live music. If you’ve never been, you must go!

Out-of-the-way place on the river kind of nice to relax Moon

Enjoyed the atmosphere. Friendly staff, clean .

This a summertime staple for us. We enjoy the atmosphere and people. However, in our first venture out for the evening, I was surprised that the wait staff had no masks or gloves. The tables and bar stools were spaced out, but there were reusable menus on the bar and no hand sanitizer available.I am disappointed in the handling of the reopening. This is in direct contrast to Cancun on the river where we had lunch earlier. Masked wait staff, downloadable menus and many obvious hand sanitizer stations. Cmon Pirates Cove, do the right thing guys!

Great band and an exceptional waitress, MichelleIt was nice to have an evening with no virus.

The food was great, and the place had a nice location right by the water. The service was very slow though and it was usually 15-20 min before being checked on

Really fun little spot on the river.

Really great place to relax, grab some food, and get a drink

This place is always a good time - a beach getaway right in the city. Sand on the floor, live music & tropical decor all right on the Ohio River.

Was surprised at social distancing early on, but did get a little crowded. And needed more bartenders.

Very poor experience. Will not go back. Ordered mussels which were not fresh. My CAN of domestic beer was 6 bucks. Small draft was 7.75. Side salad was basically the core of iceberg lettuce but to make it even better it was brown as well. Both my wifes fish tacos and my grouper fingers (house specialty no less), were mushy and tasteless. To top off the night, it started to rain and some was blowing in so the people one table over decided to lower the tarp window and it rained down milkweed, feathers, and who knows what else into what was left of our food. $80 for the two of us to have a bad time. No reason whatsever to go here when Pelicans Reef is just up the hill with better prices, bigger plates, and much much better food.

Cute little place on the river. Loved the atmosphere.

Pirates Cove is behind Four Seasons Marina which is built on top of an old river barge. It has a Tiki Bar feel with a section of tables sitting in sand to increase the ambiance. The TuesCrew of Ohio TuesDayTrips boarded the barge and walked the plank…err…deck into Pirates Cove and found a table for six.We were seated overlooking the marina which had many personal yachts and other large boats moored within the cove. A disappointment was the fact we could not see the river from any location on the barge. The views were strictly the cove and marina. Oh well, we were not really there to stare at the river.The waitress provided good service and was fun as well. We spent the first hour with a couple appetizers of pretzels and onion rings. They were both outstanding. However, the pretzels were a WOW Moment. Big recommendation from the TuesCrew!Eventually we ordered fish sandwiches, fish tacos, crab cakes, grouper and a BLT salad with shrimp skewers. Delish! Even though the location was a bit disappointing, the ambiance and food sure made up for it! We will be back!

Disappointed with our visit. There is no river view like other marinas... just boats docked in a cove. I had a Jack Salmon sandwich which was 80% breading and 20% fish. My husband had a grilled chicken sandwich which was average. Two sandwiches and Cokes with tip was $40.

Captain Jack! A Live Pirate entertained our table 8/25/19 it was a great time he even worked to teach a handshake and create a “pirate name” with our child. Food & atmosphere did not disappoint. 1st time here but will be back for more live pirates especially when family & friends come into town to visit.

Right on the river. Good food and drinks.

We had a superb time at this place. We enjoyed the fantastic vibes and the menu. The staff are super friendly. I’m content we finally managed to visit this spot.

We had a ball at this place. Great service from out bartender, Michelle. We took our time, had drinks and relaxed, and slowly ordered courses. We had the peel and eat shrimp which had a great bay flavor to them. We also split the grouper fingers meal. They were light, delicious and perfectly battered. Good enough that I could have ordered another plate of them. All in all we had a great time, the atmospheres wonderful, and the serving staff is warm, polite and welcoming.

Awesome atmosphere. Reminded me of when I used to live in Florida! The mac and cheese is amazing!

Great atmosphere the alcohol is a little pricey

We went here for my husbands birthday -- it was a beautiful day, and Pirates Cove has a great outdoor patio. We arrived a little before 8, and the kitchen closes at 8:30. We sat for 18 minutes before anyone came over. When someone finally came over, he said we needed to hurry because we only a little while until the kitchen closed. We explained to him we had been sitting here for 15 minutes already without any service. The entire time, the server was clearly annoyed and rushed us. But the real problem was after we finished our food, which we rushed through, when we went to use the restroom. They had locked the restroom, and there was a woman who worked there standing at the entrance to the bathroom door just staring at us. We said that the restaurant was still open, and we needed to use the restroom. She just shook her head and said the kitchen is closed-- so is the restroom. It was absolutely absurd. This is the second time we have been to this place where it completely lacked any sense of professionalism. The last time, we arrived an hour before closing time, and they said they were closed because it wasnt busy and was too expensive to keep the electricity running....seriously??? All of this, and the meals were okay at best. When we have a meal and spend $200, we expect to be able to use the restroom once we are finished.

Love it here. Feels like a mini vacation!

Food came out microwaved an old. Ordered black beans an rice with shrimp. Very very sour other person smelt the coke slaw an smelt very bad the salad came out an was already turning brown. Spent almost 70$ an they gave us 10$ off our bill. Will never go back.. asked for a margarita with no salt,came with tons. Great atmosphere but not so good for the food.

The atmosphere is amazing (5), service is good (4), Way over priced (3) 30-40% higher most places. $7.50 for can beer and $13 for a chicken sandwich.Fun music!!!

Best tiki bar in Cincinnati!

Plain food for a high price. Thought we would try it but certainly wont be going back.

I liked the relaxed atmosphere on weeknights. They had acoustic music that wasnt overly loud. I have no idea what the weekends are like BUT, you can actually SMOKE there and only someone who was hoping to be bothered by it would. Its wide open and well ventilated.

Atmosphere is pretty good but the food was terrible. I’m genuinely not that picky of an eater but the chips and crackers for the soup were stale. The grouper was completely mushy and dripping in grease.Service was horrible. They missed my wife’s order. Forgot our kids drinks. Messed up the bill.We were thrilled with the atmosphere when we walked in but please don’t go for the food or service, you WILL be disappointed.

The band was prime and the food was fantastic.

Very good good.... Awesome setting.... Quick food to table.... Tasty food. Waitress was fantastic.... She took extra care of our 11 year old son... Highly reccomended

Service is awesome, food is pretty overpriced for what you pay.

Lets start with the good, our server was great and the atmosphere was fantastic. The food wasnt even bar quality. Chicken nachos were drenched in canned cheese with a whole jar of salsa poured on top. My fish sandwich was so over fried it was hollow inside not to mention it was served on marble rye, one slice toasted the other not, how does that even happen. We had a group of 4 and everyone thought their food was disgusting. The place has so much potential but is just horrible. If they have an individual that takes the title as chef at this place they should really re evaluate their career choice cause they serve better food in prison. I cant even fathom how a place this fun as far as atmosphere could stay in business serving this garbage. Pirates cove you should be ashamed of yourself.

First time here and we were very disappointed with the service and food for the price. Over $100 for a family of 4 with 2 young children. Sandwich was soggy, burger had no cheese and all the food had no flavor. We brought it to servers attention and were made to feel like we were being rude. Server was very unfriendly and not attentive at all. Love the atmosphere and music just extremely disappointed with everything else.I don’t mind paying if everything is worth it. This was not worth it and I will not be back!!!

Do you like the feeling of sand in your toes, if so dont miss this bar & grill. This place floats in a boat marina, so check out the boats and enjoy the view. There was a great live band playing, all while i drank a pitcher of margaritas and played with the sand between my toes.

Very good food and service.

I used to be the assistant chef here and the food is pretty much too notch. The grouper fingers are to die for as well as the chicken tenders. Each order is made fresh to order. Not frozen prebreaded junk. They bread and fry to order. Also the the seafood buffet in the fine dining part which is four seasons restaurant is to die for... They have over 30 seafood items on the buffet to select from. The live entertainment during the summer is also very good. Great atmosphere to take a date or have a date night for you and the wife. Dinner drinks and live music on the river couldnt ask for much more. Enjoy

The atmosphere is great with the views and being able to put your feet in the sand. However, service was very slow and the spider situation was out of control!! There were huge spiders everywhere once the sun went down, and there was a massive web as you walk out with probably over 50 huge spiders that were very active in this gigantic mass of webs! It was unavoidable and you had to walk underneath this in order to leave! Anyone with a spider fear/phobia does not want to go here after dark especially! Please invest in an exterminator!!! Sorry.

Really great food, atmosphere and service

Awesome atmosphere and great music!@

We had grouper sticks and captains plate. Also ordered the seafood chowder. By far one of the best chowders ever. Food was good, staff very kind. Will come again. Outside eating, so come when a pleasant evening. We will come back... live music tonite as well.

Overpriced drinks and more mayo in chicken salad than there was chicken.

My family visited for the first time on 9/1/19. Extremely poor and slow service. Restaurant was at 50% capacity and not that busy. On the childrens menu it states, For kids 10 years and younger drink and treat are included, free refills on sodas. I hope to be able to upload the photo I have of it. Upon ordering 3 kids meals for my children I am informed that the restaurant will no longer be giving free drinks or treats to any children unless they are under the age of 5, but 6-10 year olds could still order from the menu. The waiter refused to honor what their menu says and would not bring my children sodas. I asked to speak to a manager and waited 15 minutes and one never showed up. I asked a different waiter if they could get a manager for me. I waited another 15 minutes and still no manager. I had to get up and chase the manager down myself. After showing her the menu and saying they can cancel our entire order and that we were leaving, they finally decided to give my 3 children cokes, but refused to give them their treats that I rightfully paid for. So I guess its discrimination against 6-10 year old kids now? Cant trust a restaurant that does sort of thing so do yourself a favor and stay away!!! I will update if they ever make it right, but I seriously doubt it.

Fun place and the band was great

Awesome setting, good food, good drinks.

Atmosphere was good. Food mediocre. Service not good -. Seemed preoccupied or too busy. Drinks too expansive. Place is nice & clean. Wouldnt got back

We have been regulars here for years. If you like the islands, you will like it here. The music is always good as is the food. The service could be better.

Pricey for what you get ($15 for an 8oz. hamburger, no sides included, an additional $4.50 for 6 small onion rings), but yummy just the same. Would go more often if prices were a little lower. $20 for a burger and fries is a bit hefty. Good service, friendly staff, nice venue on the harbor with good views of the marina.

Pirates Cove is unique eatery located next to the Ohio River that not only offers great views but great food as well. It has a kind of beach style decor happening with Thatched roofs and even a pirate. The atmosphere is laid back and they have a well stocked bar for your relaxation needs. The food although a little pricey to be served in a plastic basket is great. The staff was friendly and our server was both pleasant prompt in anticipating our needs. I really enjoyed it! As always, Enjoy!

Neat place to have lunch

We had a great time here. Beautiful, on the water, with live music and decent food. Check it out.

Great food, atmosphere, and entertainment!

Nice open atmosphere, service and food were good. Drinks were a bit pricey but they are right there where people keep their yachts

If you are looking for a tropical feel in Cincinnati, OH then you want to go here! They have a great menu selection, good drink selection, the setting is very tropical where there is even sand around the bar. You can watch boats come and go and listen to music like Steel Drums. I highly recommend visiting here!!

Not my favorite place to go. Friendly staff but overall only almost 3 stars.

Awesome atmosphere, got to feel my toes in the sand and eat the best fried shrimp of my life! Also, the mac and cheese was to die for! Loved every minute