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Located in Bradenton, Florida, PIER 22 Dining and Catering is a waterfront wedding venue in the heart of Downtown. This historical building features Spanish-style architectural design elements, and it is conveniently located near entertaining attractions. Here, couples will have a breathtaking selection of venues that overlook the Manatee River. They will also have access to a professional event staff that is ready to bring your vision to life.

Facilities and Capacity

PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers both indoor and outdoor venue options. Each features panoramic views of the Manatee River, showcasing a stunning ceremony and reception backdrop. The available venues include the Dockside Lounge, the Waterside Terrace, the Grand Ballroom, several private, and semi-private rooms. PIER 22 Dining and Catering can host weddings of up to 300 guests.

Services Offered

PIER 22 Dining and Catering provides many services for a seamless and enjoyable wedding experience. They also have many event rentals that you can avail of. Some of these include tables, chairs, centerpieces, photo booths, tents, and audio equipment. Other options are decor, altars and arches, dance floor, chair covers, and furniture. The venue is available to host engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelor, and bachelorette parties. Alternatively, it can be used for rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches. The wedding services include the following and more:

  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Event planning and rentals
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting and sound

Cuisine

PIER 22 Dining and Catering provides the convenience of in-house catering, as well as all the needed barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. For an added fun factor, couples can choose to include a chocolate fountain. The on-site culinary team will use fresh ingredients to create culinary delights from scratch. They can also accommodate guests with gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, organic, vegan, vegetarian, and other dietary restrictions. The wedding catering services they offer include the following and more:

  • French service
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings

Other Services

PIER 22 Dining and Catering also offers bar services. The in-house bartenders can man the bar, arrange a champagne toast, and serve house beer, liquor, and wine. Signature drinks can be prepared, allowing you to tailor the taste of the event as you see fit.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of PIER 22 Dining and Catering

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Pier 22 is a stunning waterfront venue with a beautiful ballroom and great views. Guests praised the delicious food and wedding cake and commended the professional, organized staff for smooth planning and service. Many found it affordable, stress-free, and highly recommended.

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Pier 22 is a stunning waterfront venue with a beautiful ballroom and great views. Guests praised the delicious food and wedding cake and commended the professional, organized staff for smooth planning and service. Many found it affordable, stress-free, and highly recommended.

Shirley
Shirley Sent on 06/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

My daughter just had her wedding reception upstairs in the ballroom and it was magical!! Hannah was so easy to work with throughout the entire time,

The cost was very reasonable since the restaurant is at the reception already!! We are so happy we had wedding reception at Pier 22!!
Haley
Haley Sent on 04/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Reception Venue!

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding reception venue than Pier 22. From the very beginning, the planning was seamless thanks to Hannah. She was so attentive, organized, and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly!

The setting itself is breathtaking; the view from inside the ballroom was so beautiful and provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration. The food/cake was a major highlight; we got so many compliments from our guests about how delicious everything was. The on-staff service team was also incredible. They were professional, kind, and kept everything moving perfectly throughout the day. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue (max capacity around 150 in the ballroom) with a top-tier team and food options, we highly recommend Pier 22!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 03/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Had an AMAZING experience having my wedding here on 3/21/26!!

We worked with Hannah at Pier 22 and I cannot express how amazing she was from the start of wedding planning to the actual wedding day. She answered all of my questions and was extremely helpful throughout the process. She even let my day of coordinator and I come in and see the reception space one more time and to ask any questions that we had leading up to the day. This helped calm my nerves and helped me visualize how the space would look for my wedding day. The wedding day went smoothly and it would not have been possible without the staff at Pier 22. They were professional and I had multiple guests come up to me and state how nice everyone was. They handled the day wonderfully and it set my mind at ease. They made sure that every guest was taken care of and that my husband and I were happy throughout the night. In addition, the food was fresh and very tasty. I also had the venue provide the wedding cake, where I was able to pick the flavors and I have to say, it was delicious. I would definitely recommend the venue and staff if you are looking for a gorgeous view and for your wedding day to run smoothly.
E
Eveling Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pier 22 was more than I could have ever imagined. They were 10/10 amazing . Hannah made everything so easy and calm for us . If anyone is looking for a venue this is seriously one of the best places . Stellar service , amazing food so extremely punctual . I would do it all over again !

Amazing amazing ! You will not be disappointed in choosing pier22. No more words needed !
Christian
Christian Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Wedding Venue

This experience was perfect! We had our wedding here and have no regrets. The food was exceptional, the service was top notch, and the venue was beautiful. Hannah was great helping us along the way to create the best possible wedding for us. I recommend Hannah and this venue for any event but especially your wedding it was a 10/10 experience.
Cassandra
Cassandra Sent on 02/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pier 22 Wedding Catering

We had a wonderful experience with Pier 22 as our wedding caterer! The food was absolutely excellent . Everything was delicious, well-prepared, and served hot, which was really important to us. We received so many compliments from our guests about how good the meal was.

Kim, the Director of Catering, was very easy to work with and accommodated all of our requests and changes throughout the planning process. Their team was professional, organized, and kept everything running smoothly throughout dinner service.

We’re so grateful we chose Pier 22 for our wedding. They played a huge part in making our reception feel special, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable caterer with amazing food!
K
Kathy Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious dinner for wedding reception and wonderful service

Pier 22/The GROVE did a wonderful job catering our daughter’s wedding. We love eating at this restaurant and the food served at the wedding was just as delicious as at the restaurant. We received many compliments on the food from wedding guests, including the appetizers, main dishes and the mashed potato bar. The wedding cake was beautiful and the caramel filling and vanilla butter cream icing was so good! Kim did a wonderful job helping us plan the menu and answered a number of questions for me and shared great advice. It was wonderful working with Kim and her staff at Pier 22/The GROVE. Everyone was so helpful! Thank you for the great service and delicious dinner!
Laura
Laura Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for our delicious wonderful wedding catering

We had an off site wedding in NW Bradenton, and Kim Straw was very professional, responsive, helpful, and met all of our needs. Angel was the captain and the staff were very professional. We couldn't have asked for better! All of the guests enjoyed the many heavy appetizer options we chose and commented on how wonderful the food was and how professional the staff was. They came and set up everything and cleaned up after the wedding. I would highly recommend Pierre 22 to everyone. Thank you so much for making our special day better.
Laura & Jim Jordan
Angela
Angela Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our beautiful wedding

The whole stuff was amazing. The day was absolutely wonderful. We had a small wedding of about 25 people. Everything was gorgeous, all the stuff at Pier 22 went above and beyond. Hannah, the coordinator was super helpful, answered all questions, and always willing to help. Thank you so much Pier 22 staff members.
Carly
Carly Sent on 04/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Matt & Carly Bedessem Wedding / Pier 22

We just had our wedding at Pier 22 last week and we truly couldn’t have asked for anything better. Hannah was so fun and easy to work with and provided so much support throughout and especially on the day of. The food is AMAZING and all support staff were so kind and on top of everything. We are so grateful that we did not have any worries as bride and groom on our big day. Highly recommend Pier 22!
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PIER 22 Dining and Catering frequently asked questions

PIER 22 Dining and Catering includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
PIER 22 Dining and Catering includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by PIER 22 Dining and Catering for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
PIER 22 Dining and Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in professionalism.
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