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    Bay Cooks

    4.5 (103 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish fry, black and blue salad, cucumber jalapeño margarita
    Clara S.

    Amazing food and even better fresh margaritas. I've tried their tacos to go, which were delicious, but this time we dined on their patio. The cucumber jalapeño is one of the best margaritas I've had. Perfect amount of spice, sweetness, and refreshment! I also tried the hibiscus margarita which is on the sweeter side. For my entree I got the black and blue salad, which was a nice big portion with delicious steak and jumbo shrimp. My boyfriend's fish fry was also delicious with fresh lightly battered fish. Though service was on the slower side this evening because of the crowds, they are always super nice here! It's a nice local option with no frills but excellent food and drinks overall.

    Morris N.

    Good service. Dine inside, dine on the patio, or carry-out. I'm not sure if they deliver. Their food is a mix of American and Mexican entrees. They serve breakfast as well. We've always had good experience dining there.

    Kristie S.

    This place blows me away every time we dine here. The food is so fresh and delicious! It's unassuming from the outside but when the plates hit the table, you know it's the real deal!

    Omg...actually GOOD food in Williams Bay?!? This place has amazing staff amazing fresh food and amazing drinks

    Margaritas with chips and salsa
    Jenn W.

    Our second amazing experience here! Phenomenal authentic and fresh food. Ceviche is amazing! Birra and steak & al pastor tacos on corn. Margaritas are a must they're so great! Josh is so attentive and always great to have as a server.

    Kari B.

    Bay Cooks is unassuming from the outside, but they are definitely serving some delicious breakfast! We were in the area and looking for some place for breakfast and came across Bay Cooks. I'm always on the lookout for a good breakfast burrito and saw they had one on their menu. So happy we stopped in, because the breakfast burrito was really good and of course I had to get hashbrowns. We will definitely stop back next time we are in the area.

    Mexican Skillet.  Avocado came minutes later.
    Alison Z.

    Incredible, friendly and delicious!!! We rarely repeat restaurants on vacation, but this one is worth it!!! We both loved our choices!! My husband had the Three Meat Skillet and I had the Mexican Skillet (added avocado). Their house potatoes are not deep fried, so they are soft and seasoned perfectly!! And the chorizo was flavorful and not too greasy! I don't like cinnamon much unless it's a roll!! But they add a subtle amount to their coffee and it's wonderful!! Next review to follow today!! Oh man, I didn't think their food could have gotten better!! BUT this morning was phenomenal! We had Swedish Lingonberry pancakes, the Mexican omelette with potatoes and Chilaquiles!! Don't judge we don't live here and couldn't pass up trying everything we could. Our server brought out a sample of their guacamole that is perfect!!

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    Bianca P.

    We went to Bay Cooks without anything in the way of expectations, but we were really pleased with our experience. It was a beautiful Wednesday night so we sat on the patio. Our margaritas were delicious. The tortilla chips in the nachos were fresh and crisp, and my enchiladas were really good too. I was in a party of 6 and everyone left happy!

    Red Snapper
    Mark G.

    Went to baycooks, and didn't know what to expect. We went early, and no one was there. As we were leaving, the place was filling up, and now we know why. Service was great, food even better! This is a picture of the red snapper. It was delicious, reasonable, and we will definitely be back! Thank you

    Chilaquiles in red and green salsa and French toast yummy!

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    Food was bad. Hair in my salad, Not a Mexican restaurant I would recommend, Service was fine

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    Great breakfast with terrific service by a family owned restaurant. We'll definitely be back there to try dinner and drinks.

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    Very good food, they even make very nice Swedish pancakes. The staff is friendly and efficient.

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    This is a nice, clean, well-decorated, sit-down Mexican restaurant. When we first visited, the…read moreplace was loaded to the last table, so service was a tad bit stalled, but the server was polite. Our tacos, enchiladas, soups, and churros came to us piping hot and well-presented. I wouldn't say that the food was bursting with flavor, but yummy nonetheless. Chips and salsa were fresh. If you're looking to have a comfortable seat, eat, drink, and have good conversation versus pickup a paper bag and go home, I'd say try Casa Tequlas Mexican Grill.

    Great, great, great food!…read more I think this place has been here awhile now, but only recently did I get a chance to try it. I helped my father and my stepmother get their new iPhones at the T-Mobile next door and so they treated me and my daughter to dinner at Casa Tequilas! My stepmother said the fried tilapia was the best thing on the menu, so I ordered it and was absolutely shocked at the quality and portion (see photos below). The fish was fried perfectly, the accompanying sides were delicious and it was well worth the price. The service was great and the other dishes were well enjoyed too... my father got a burger (I know, not very Mexican) and my daughter got the chicken fingers. Both their plates were empty. Service was great and attentive and the ambience in the restaurant was warm and festive. It is hard to believe this used to be a pizza joint!

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    Best Carnitas on the Planet!!! Had 3 street tacos: Ribeye…read morewas incredible. Al Pastor was good - not the best I've ever had, but I enjoyed it. Carnitas...best I've ever had hands down. Unbelievable flavor, moist & tender. Tried a tamale - pork with red sauce - not bad, would get more carnitas instead next time I come here. Had a queso fundido, tasted good, but it was so thick, it was hard to eat. It was hot as F¥{€, but still thick as $#!+, hard to enjoy. Bartender was awesome. Will definitely return. Chips & salsa are phenomenal!

    I hadn't been here in at least a year. So at the last minute I came for a late Saturday dinner. I…read morewas surprised to see that the restaurant now has a two sided bar. That means a larger space for dining. It wasn't very crowded for 8pm and we were seated right away. Im sure at true dinner hour it was filled. Our server was great and gave us just the right amount of time between cocktails, appetizers and food. Dinner was great, Queso Fundido with chorizo appetizer and steak fajitas. The Queso Fundido was really heavy, not canned saucy cheese but real cheese with chorizo. The steak fajitas were great with super tender steak and more veggies than I could eat or cared for. Rice, beans and tortillas were served on the side to make it super filling. One thing to mention however is that the food here isn't inexpensive so be prepared to pay.

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