I'd like to think that my experience at MBTB was down to my exceptional appearance or personality, but the amount of customers they had while I was there would say otherwise. I found the duck and sausage gumbo to be incredible. The spice was perfect, for my taste, and I'd order it again in an instant. I also enjoyed the empanadas - they reminded me of Jamaican beef patties, and I really enjoyed them. Their preparation of red snapper was perfect, in my opinion. Their draft options are limited, but the staff was very helpful in choosing other drinks. They had two different bartenders in my visits, and I believe both tried very hard to make me happy, even though I was just a random walk-in. They had quite a few locals who got to-go orders during my visits, and everyone seemed very happy with their food. Desserts are all homemade, and are good, and very large, even if not what I would traditionally call by the same name. Bread pudding was outstanding, but the cannoli was closer to what I would call a creme horn. In all, I would certainly return, and strongly recommend the duck/sausage gumbo. I'm read more

Stop by to get a to go plate and to try their fried oyster plate and some gumbo. It was fantastic! I will most definitely be going back. I even had to try their strawberry cheesecake. It didn't disappoint. The had a good selection of cakes. The cheesecake was a little pricey but it was well worth it. read more

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It's some chill and relaxed workers. I sat in the dining room to the left but, later decided to move the other side accompanying the bar and kitchen staff. The country boil was the Friday's special and I also treated myself to some Boudin egg-rolls and Crab claws. I furnished the claws with tartar and cocktail sauce. The place was cool read more

Again, if you haven't made a visit here, you're missing out!! Follow them on social media and you will know what's available to you as far as specials! The food is SOOO GOOD! The seafood is fresh as all hell. It's just a good time! read more

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It's ok Shrimp poboy Lots but Small shrimp But just ok Not many onion rings with order Not bad experience Crowded with locals so they like it Service good read more

I don't do a lot of 5 star reviews...could say something about the places I frequent or how seriously I take a 5 star review! This was definitely worth the extra star, even if Yelp got with the 90's and allowed .5 stars it would be 5 worthy !! Stopped in late, just as they were closing...nice spot right on the Bay...although you wouldn't know it if you didn't drive up or live here...I guess you would know that... They were just closing the kitchen down and were only open till 8, I came in on the late side of 7:30! I ordered quick and got a drink, wanted a Manhattan but took some bourbon on the rocks in its place! Did some fried oysters, came with hush-puppies and two side! Did beans and fries, I have a thing about fried potatoes so I thought I would throw in a real vegetable! Food came out quick, perfectly done and so fresh! Beans were really good, fries were way better than regular fries but the oysters were the bomb! Fresh, perfectly fried with just a nice light batter! I don't get the chance to have nice fresh oysters that are flash fried, still soft in the middle, with that salt taste on them...the batter taking nothing away from them, just adding to the freshness! Great service, nice conversation with a customer and the bartender, just good old conversation! Good food, good people sharing good stories! That is a local spot, that is the beautiful thing about food and the reason we all go out! Like being at home, but with fresher oysters! Highly recommended! KT read more

Very good meal this evening and very convenient to the Hampton Inn. Friendly staff and delicious food. I went with the pick 2 platter of fried oysters and grilled shrimp with a side salad and a serving of deviled egg potato salad. Nice size serving. Definitely recommend read more

Market By the Bay - Fried oysters and grilled shrimp Deviled egg potato salad - Seafood Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

Loved the food that Mom & I enjoyed so much! The ol photos and atmosphere was so quaint and homey. Service was fast and we even got to meet the chef! read more

Market By the Bay - Seafood Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

My fish po boy was really good! Great portion size it was huge extra crunchy couldn't have been better and the fried pickles were great! My mom and sister got the shrimp po boys they loved them too they were loaded up with shrimp! So yummy! read more

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Great food and a better staff. Or is it great staff and better food And incredible desserts read more

Daphne location too busy so Wazed it here. Hard to find, so busy downtown area but worth it! Food delicious & quick. Easy to have conversations. Wait staff friendly & helpful! Taking dessert to Go!! read more

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Just tried to have brunch there. Always has been great and no issues. Young waitress was very rude, screwed up our drink order, out of champagne, dropped the drink bill off, it was wrong. Voided everything, said she couldn't handle it. Never got to the ordering food part. Never again. Horrible. It's always been good. Hopefully it's a isolated event. Will never be back to this location. read more

Market By The Bay, is a locally owned and operated  popular seafood restaurant that's has been serving the local community since 1996. I have been seeing lots of nice comments on locals sites and we chose to try it today.  With a warm and inviting atmosphere that's casual and relaxed, with a nautical theme. The outdoor patio is also a good spot to enjoy your  meal while taking in the scenery of Mobile Bay.  Their menu features a good variety of fresh local  seafood dishes, including their famous Po' Boy sandwiches, Fish Tacos, and Low Country Boil along with fresh catch specials, crab claws and cakes, gumbo, and more .They also offer a good selection of non-seafood options, such as burgers and salads, boudin egg rolls 12 hr smoked pork with some nice sides. I started my order today with hushpuppies and queso and those puppies were amazing. There's specialty cocktails, wines, and both domestic and local beers, too. But don't forget to check out their crazy good desserts that include some special Key Lime Pie Cheesecake, Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake, which I got both for take home but their Banana Pudding is a must try!  We shared fried shrimp, blackened redfish, and blackened shrimp that is some of the very best I've had in the region. It all came out hot, fresh, perfectly cooked and the salad and sides were all spot on.  Bottom line: Market By The Bay is a must-visit restaurant in Daphne, AL, offering a delightful dining experience with delicious seafood dishes, a charming atmosphere, and friendly service. (Nikki was very welcoming and attentive) I will definitely return, and I highly recommend it!!  They do not offer a veterans discount but veterans just need to tell them when you sit down and they'll bring you a complimentary cup of gumbo, nice touch.  Hours: * Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm * Friday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm * Sunday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Checkout their website: https://www.marketbythebay.com/ for more information about their menu, events, and catering services.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarketByTheBayDaphne/ will keep you up-to-date on their latest news and offerings. read more

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Always see a bunch of cars parked in front of this place when I drive by so I thought i would try it out. Turns out there are so many cars parked out front because they have no decent parking for their customers. It's certainly not because they have good food. Oysters were fried so hard I couldn't eat them. The onion rings were frozen bagged ones you can get at any grocery store and the gumbo was not fresh or tasty. The teeny tiny shrimp in the gumbo were like rubber balls. Anyone who thinks this is good food never had a Mother who could cook. Service was good and the waitress nice enough to take some items off my bill because she saw that the food wasn't eaten. She was honest enough to admit most of the food was frozen food not made or prepared in house. As if I couldn't tell anyways. Place is small and cramped enough that you're pretty much eating at the same table as your neighbor. Too close for my taste because some people have no table manners or social skills. read more

A favorite restaurant on the Eastern Shore! My husband and I enjoyed lunch today at MBTB. My husband had the Market salad and added fried chicken. I enjoyed my favorite on the menu, fried fish sandwich with onion rings. Of course, we had to end our meal with the most delicious banana pudding. Don't skip desserts as they are all awesome!! read more

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We have always loved the restaurant. Gone out if the way or planned i t as a stop. Staff is wonderful. Food is just not what it used to be. Very disappointed because it was outstanding and is now just okay. read more

I stopped over to see the place again. Wasn't much of a crowd so I was in and out pretty quick. The staff was super friendly, the location was clean and functional for eat in or take out. I was taking out. I missed the dish I wanted, was only offered on a different night. They offer various drinks, desserts and seasonings for take home. I ordered a poboy and it was so good. The fish was crisp and so tasty. Keep it up! read more

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We ate at Market By The Bay recently. The restaurant went through a change of ownership recently, and the new owners are the same who own Mancis. Same restaurant with the left side having service and the right side having carry out. For apps we ordered Gumbo and Crab Chowder. Both were delicious. For our main we ordered the Plate with 3 of Oysters, Shrimp and Grilled Red Grouper. For our two sides we ordered Cheese Grits and Okra. It was pretty good. The gumbo was particularly delicious. Can't really complain. RECOMMENDED read more

Market By the Bay - Shrimp, Oyster and Grilled Grouper plate. - Seafood Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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Traveling and decided to try this place. Absolutely wonderful service and food, save room for the dessert options!! Very chill place with some amble parking around the building. They got busy while we were here and the food and service were still great! I got the shrimp poyboy with gumbo - delicious! Family loved the oyster and shrimp poyboy, fried okra is fresh and amazing! Boudin egg rolls are a must try with the jelly. Too late to take a pic, the food was too good to worry about that!!! Tried the peanut butter pie, key lime mousse pie, and strawberry cheese cake pie- recommend them all!! read more

Market By the Bay - Seafood Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

Really REALLY good oysters , the place has a cool "dive bar" vibe to it. Family friendly. Recommended. The host staff are great , some of the BEST!! Anywhere. Will come back without question!!! read more

Now that Wacky Shrimp closed, this is our favorite place for seafood at a reasonable price. Love their gumbo, but hardly ever order the same thing twice b/c all of the menu looks great. Very good service. If I could, I would give 4.5 stars b/c parking is horrible. Not their fault, but we've passed it by so many time due to the lack of parking. read more

Outstanding food and staff menu is diverse between seafood and burgers excellent bar service

This is a great choice if you are interested in trying a local spot in Daphne! There is a to-go and dine in area. The to-go area also has prepackaged meals for purchase which is nice. Our dine in experience was great. The staff are friendly and service was fast! I ordered the catfish dinner and crab chowder. The food was fresh and seasoned to perfection. The fried pickles were very good as too! The location is smaller, so if you plan to have a group it may be a good idea to contact beforehand to see if they can accommodate. The parking can also be a little tricky but there are additional parking lots nearby that are easy to access! Overall great experience. Will definitely be back! read more

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We have never had anything bad here....fried flounder, fried shrimp, fried oysters, GUMBO and the desserts are gigantic. They have a bar on the other side of the restaurant for those who wish to indulge. The restaurant is kind of small but that doesn't seem to stop people from flocking to the door. The waitresses are extremely friendly and engaging as well as knowledgeable about the menu. I hope they still have a seat for us whenever we stop in...we love you all! read more

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Terrific place Fresh food, nice people and exceptional service. Three things sorely lacking these days read more

Updated review. I love this place. Really nice staff, clean place, and terrific po boys. The beef debris po boy is one of the best beef po boys on the gulf coast. Really darn good. Get it with the fried okra. I cannot emphasize how good this sandwich is. I'm going to start visiting very often. read more

Food was really good. She messed up my order but corrected it quickly and with extra portions. Quick service. I would go back.

Service is friendly and food is good and always consistent. We go at least once a week and sit at the bar or outside.

If you want some excellent seafood without a lot the flare, you need to check this place out. Service is great and the food is second to no-one. I have eaten here a couple of times and I can't remember the last YELP review I provide and I had to make time to do this after tonight's experience. They chef spent time with me and is really passionate about his craft. He has been their chef for over 20 years. He was thoughtful and made wonderful recommendation. Leave room for homemade deserts by the owner's Mom. She makes them fresh twice a week. I tried the carrot cake cheese cake and it was wonderful. Try it out - you won't be disappointed. If they have Duck gumbo - give it a try - yum. read more

Market By the Bay - Carrot Cake Cheese Cake - Really wonderful - Seafood Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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The food the tea the service was as best as anywhere I have ever eaten! It's not-cheap food! But great food is not cheap but it was worth EVERY PENNY! The waitress was a breath of fresh air, attentive, knowledgeable and fast! The whole experience was a 9 out of 10! Because I was taught at an early age no matter what you do there is always room for improvement!! But at this establishment it would be difficult to do! read more

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We definitely will be back. Amazing food. Fresh seafood. I'm really in a mood for fish and catfish was amazed fresh! My fiancé loved shrimp .Deserts looked amazing but we were so full cause portions are huge. Next time we just take it to go! read more

Delicious fried shrimp poboy. We have been here many times and have never been disappointed!

The greater Mobile area has a variety of good seafood options but this one, off the beaten path, is lights out. Grab the Crab Stack offering three of my favorites, Crab Cakes, BBQ shrimp, and Fried Green Tomatoes, it's a party for your tastebuds. read more

Triple tail!!! Excellent. I have been going to MBtB since it opened - back when it was more fresh seafood market than dining in space. It has never failed to satisfy. Best Gumbo around. Thank you for the consistency that carried on after the LeJeune's read more

LaJeune's Market by the Bay in Daphne, Alabama is the type of place you would ride by without a second glance, which would be a shame if you were to do so, because you would miss out on a pretty incredible meal. I stopped in here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and found the parking lot a bit small, especially when walking in and seeing the restaurant relatively quiet. The building has a strange, funky greenish blue exterior, but the inside dining area reminded me of the seafood shacks along the New Jersey shore that I grew up around. Ordering is a bit odd. You walk in a door to your right and place your order at a counter. If it is for takeout, it doesn't veer from the norm, but if you want to dine in, you walk back outside and enter a door to your left, which leads you to a pleasant enough dining area. For lunch I ordered a shrimp po' boy and a side, which was a daily special for $9.99. For my side, I opted for french fries (in hindsight maybe a bit too much fried goodness). When it was brought to me, I was impressed with the size and after a few bites, I found that the quality matched the quantity. This was a very good lunch. I would definitely return here and look forward to my next trip out this way to return. read more

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We spent five days between New Orleans, Biloxi, and Pensacola. Looked for a place near the highway that offered some good, local food. Plus we needed to go to WalMart for essentials. We ate some insanely tasty food, but the best meal we had was at Market by the Bay. The blackened catfish po boy, gumbo, and shrimp in a bag were very good, but the best thing was the chocolate peanut butter pie. They don't always have the pie, but you should get it if they do. There is a little store in the front which sells items to go like beer and desserts. The service was some of the best we had the entire trip. Cheryl was the nicest and funniest server who was extra helpful when trying to decide on entrees, substituting items, and making us feel right at home. If you're in the area, stop by Market By The Bay for a great meal and awesome service! read more

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Good food small dining room. Decent value service was good ...........::::::::::.......,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Excellent food and beverages. The corn and crab bisque is absolutely delicious! The grilled shrimp tacos were scrumptious. My husbands fried oyster dinner. The shrimp and lettuce rolls were wonderful. read more

I live in Groveland Fl and was traveling for work. I wanted some good southern food. The people that work here are amazing so kind and the food has to be the best restaurant in the state of Alabama. Crab Chowder Poboy And the cheesecake was to die for I believe that day they had the Keylime cheesecake. OMG. Best food I think I've ever had in my life. read more

Food was excellent. Best hush puppies ever! Service was good. Platters could feed 3 people, if you are seeking to be cost effective. Oh, and that tartar sauce! Chefs kiss read more