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    The Bay

    3.4 (149 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Dewayne E.

    Great place for dining if you don't know where to go. We were happily greeted at the front door by the host, informing us that there was a wait of about 25 min. But he worked it to be more of a 15 min wait. They have many option on the menu. We tried the fish fry and lasagne. The fish was nice and flaky and lightly battered. The lasagne was good but for me could've used more cheese on top. I really liked that they don't have ricotta cheese on the inside. The place is big where you can carry a conversation at your table and enjoy your meal at the same time. Will be back!!

    Kelsey J.

    Honestly, one of the best fish fry's I've ever had. Crunchy and light and served hot. I need to go back and get another one!

    Chicken tenders. Burned.

    31/2 Stars. Chicken tenders. Burned to a crisp. Told server we would make do, she offered to redo order. The redo was only slightly less charred. We ate the record order after scrapping off the season/overdone breading. A disappointing lunch, when we have had good experiences on previous visits.

    Charred bbq wing

    This place is a block and a half from my home and I really wish it was better. Literally every time I've eaten here has been meh and for the quantity and quality it's pretty expensive. In the past I've ordered burgers and other pub food - so items they should be pretty good at. This evening I had their Saturday special BBQ combo - that they assumably smoke onsite. That experience prompted this review. See pics. Plate should never have made it to the table. The server apologized for the charred nature of the wings and immediately offered a replacement. The wings were dry, the ribs also dry, and the pulled pork had clearly been reheated. The wings that came out as a replacement were fried with no seasoning. Tasteless and gross. I ate one of 8 fried wings and the carrots and celery garnish which were fresh - best part of "meal". Did not take anything home. Server offered free drinks or another dinner item and ultimately didn't charge for my meal. I did not take her up on the offer of a drink or other food - after an hour at the table my wife had eaten her meal and I was ready to go.

    Blackened Chicken on Brioche with fried onion strings and a side of fries.
    Michelle E.

    Today was a perfect and beautiful day to sit outside at The Bay restaurant in Whitefish Bay. The blackened chicken sandwich on brioche with fried onion strings was amazing and the Oriental Chicken salad was great, I enjoyed the sesame ginger dressing that came with it. My only complaint is the service was slow but overall it was a nice experience and I'm looking forward to going back and trying more off the menu!

    Molly W.

    this is a go to spot for me and my family! I don't think I've ever been disappointed. This most recent time I had one of their specials-- a burger with mango salsa. I like their caesars too! In the past I've gotten their mozzarella sticks, their chips & onion dip, brussel sprouts, and a variety of other specials and they're all great. We love sitting outside here too!

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    Melissa B.

    The Bay is a great local spot to meet for drinks with friends during the week or Fish Fry with the family on Friday. Most times, there is not a wait, but I'd highly recommend a reservation on a Friday night. We did not, but even then, we only had to wait 20 minutes. I was really disappointed when they took the fried brussel sprouts off the appetizer menu, but the Buffalo Califlower Bites are a nice alternative. Everything I've tried here has been pretty good, and service is also generally good. The sit-down bar is a beautiful space, and there is seating for various party sizes. This visit we went for the Friday fish fry. Both were delicious, and the chips my husband opted for were nice and crispy. I chose the baked potato side but had to flay it myself because it was simply plopped on my plate as is. The grilled salmon on my friend's pasta plate was flavorful and flaky, but the portion size was pretty modest. The other unfortunate note is that our dishes were served more warm than hot. Considering more often than not this place is a hit more than a miss, I will continue to make The Bay one of my neighborhood highlights.

    Spencer L.

    The Pork Stuffed Acorn Squash was quite a strange dish, but I really enjoyed it. The Artichoke Dip was good as well. The restaurant unfortunately was quite messy and there were about 6 tables that hadn't been bussed and needed attention. They may have been understaffed, which is understandable, but it made the atmosphere a little worse just based on being surrounded by dirty dishes and napkins all over. Our server was great, though, and very helpful and attentive despite having a bunch going on.

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    This place is amazing! Food was absolutely delicious. Very cute inside, lots of people watching the game. Our waitress was very personable.

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    The ribs were very dry and the Cole slaw had a taste that said it was old. Stick with a burger.

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    We eat here all the time. Good menu. Friendly staff. Food is consistently good and that's hard to find!

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    Great food at a local spot in The Bay! Try the Mustache Twirler, a great pasta dish.

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    March 2024. Went in, was greeted quickly at the bar and got a beer right away. I appreciated they had a Porter style beer.

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    Enjoyed my food and the atmosphere. Service was ok but we weren't in a rush. We'll be back!

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    Delicious food, great service, and overall fun atmosphere! Doesn't feel too crowded even if it's busy. Highly recommend!

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