Pier 22 Waterfront Dining on the Manatee River

 

Nestled in the heart of Bradenton's historic waterfront and located in a 1920's Spanish-style building modelled after the luxurious Mediterranean villas found in France, Spain, and Italy, Pier 22 is a distinctive casual fine-dining landmark that was also the first home of the South Florida Museum. Offering an extensive menu ranging from appetizers such as crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, ahi tuna nachos, an entire sushi menu, flatbread pizzas, a selection of soups and salads, as well as fresh fish and seafood, and a selection of steaks and wild game, Pier 22 also offers magnificent waterfront views of the Manatee River and adjacent Marina.

Manatee Fountain on Bradenton's Riverwalk

Bradenton Marina is home to many yachts and sailboats

Cold Sapporo Beers perfect on a hot sunny Saturday afternoon at Pier 22

Pressed Cubana Sandwich  with shaved roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese and grain mustard 

on a soft ciabatta roll with dill pickle and French fries

Corned Beef Reuben with sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 

Thousand island dressing on toasted house-made rye bread and served with French fries

Chef Greg Campbell

www.pier22.com

Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb

Serves 2-3
Recipe courtesy of Chef Greg Campbell, Pier 22

16 oz Rack of lamb, trimmed

2 tbsp Dijon mustard 

1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs 

2 tbsp olive oil 

2 tsp fresh rosemary

2 tbsp chopped pistachios 

1/4 cup Port wine demiglace

Combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, rosemary and pistachios in a small mixing bowl. Use a spoon to spread the Dijon mustard on the top of the lamb being careful to keep the bones clean. Spread the bread crumb mixture evenly and completely over the Dijon coating so you do not see any Dijon peeking through. Place on a baking tray and in the oven at 400°F until desired temperature is achieved, about 10 minutes for rare and 20 minutes for well done. Can be garnished with dried lavender and served with mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus or broccoli.