We had to wait a while but the good news is that there was a great beach area for the kids to run around and play while we waited. The kids loved it. We were a pretty large party and they seated us in their private event room which was AWESOME! The appetizers were great-- we got some sushi and fried cheese curds. And then we all enjoyed our main entrees...excellent. We took dessert home with us -- and the key lime pie was worth it! Shout out to our waitress, Christy! read more

Excellent food and service. I found most restaurants in Seaside, Grayson beach area overpriced and overrated and the same with drink prices. Took a chance on the Bay and it was excellent and portions spot on. read more

Strong menu, cool vibe... The Bay has a great location (on the bay, in case you're wondering) and is setup well to enjoy the beauty of the waterfront. Big and small fire pits and chairs on the sand for those who want that, as well as a big open-air deck with a lot of tables. It's hard not to have a good experience in this setting. Seafood and sushi are their main offerings, though there are several steaks and other plates that will serve the non-fish people well. They've got a number of great looking apps, so you have variety for sure. We tried the trio of dips with cucumber and pita bread. I wish one of them hit it out of the park, but none did. The smoked feta was way smoked and too rich, while the guac option and the edamame option were nothing special. We'll try something else next time. The steak salad came was over-dressed... give the patron the dressing on the side to let them choose the right amount. The ravioli special came with two large pieces of grouper and, while slightly over cooked, contributed to dish with a lot of different tastes that went well together. In terms of drinks, the only NA offering is one Athletic lager ... please lean in on that and bring some more creativity to the NA cocktail and NA beer list. All said, though, it was a good meal and we'll come back with visitors to the area to share the place with others. read more

The Bay - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

WOW! This was one of the best meals I've had on this vacation. I will be talking about the Point Washington Rolls (gator spring roll) for a LONG time - this is a MUST if you eat at The Bay. It's hard to do Brussels well and they were cooked great (crispy but not burnt) with a yummy sauce. Jonathan had the ravioli ... AMAZING. they make it fresh every morning and you can tell with the taste and quality. It was a nice portion as it was accompanied by a fish (I think grouper). I had the Jon the 2nd roll and it was a great size and taste. Our friends had the Russell mania roll and did not like theirs, but loved mine). The crunch on top added a nice layer! Service was great when he was available - we could tell he was tasked with too many tables/things but he was always on the move and very attentive. We sat on the back lower deck and the ambiance and view were beautiful overlooking the water. I would 1000x recommend this place and we will definitely be back! read more

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VERY salty, not inedible, but certainly not enjoyable. we had 6 persons - all had different meals (some beef, some seafood, some pasta) kind of disappointing. Atmosphere (inside) was pretty loud. Key lime pie was very nice, banana pudding wasn't Kid enjoyed walking out on the pier read more

Food was awesome as well as the atmosphere! Definitely will go back. Try the Hot Mess sushi roll.

The bay in Santa Rosa beach offers a great vibe for families and adults. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating we had no issues getting a table with no reservation. The food was delicious and service was great. Definitely a place I would recommend to for future dine in services. read more

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Stopped in for lunch. Sat outback on patio. Large fans blowing helped with the heat.Wonderful view. Ethan was our server he did a great job we never went without anything. I had blackened shrimp with side salad and green beans. The green beans were a little crunchy. My husband asked for snapper sandwich they didn't have snapper so he got grouper with sweet potato chips. Our food was 5/5 stars very delicious! I had a margarita and him a 30A. 100.00 lunch but food was fresh service was good. read more

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The patio is perfect even during the winter season , the patio stays warm even during the rain and cold. The patio is also dog friendly which we loved and used . My dad loved the key lime pie . My mom loved her sushi. Service was great. read more

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Amazing food and fantastic service. Was absolutely incredible. The desert was amazing, sushi perfect, and we both enjoyed our entrees. Beautiful ocean view and great staff, casual atmosphere for the incredible food. Andrew was a fantastic server, wouldn't have tried half the stuff we did if it weren't for his help. read more

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This is a great place to visit when in the Fort Walton area. The venue itself is wonderful, open, and inviting! The servers definitely know their menu and they can offer great choices according to what you like. You've got to check this place out! read more

The Bay - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

The Food is always amazing here! The staff is top notch. Chad the Gm has created a top notch atmosphere and the consistent menu. Kyle,kyle,, Eli, Jeremy, Parker, Diego ,Olivia , Mercedes and the whole management crew make this place great! Stop by and shoot the crap with the locals read more

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Nice vibe!good food! Great music! Good views! The food was the best sushi around 30A!

5/5- If you like this review give it a like!! I can't say enough good things about The Bay! The setting alone is worth the visit -- waterfront views, laid-back vibe, and that perfect mix of classy and casual. But let's talk about the food. The grouper ravioli was absolutely outstanding. Rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- you can really taste the freshness of the fish. The sauce complemented it without overpowering, and every bite was a hit. And for dessert? Key lime pie that's hands-down one of the best I've had. Tart, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness with a buttery graham cracker crust that melts in your mouth. If you're anywhere near the area, The Bay is a must. Food, atmosphere, and service all top-notch. read more

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A busy seaside restaurant with a slightly touristy atmosphere that aims a little higher than it can deliver. I had the best crab cake I have ever had here, and their grilled shrimp was better than any US restaurant I have been to - however, the rest of their food was thoroughly mediocre, and especially their pasta was a let down. The service was chaotic, and you feel like just another customer for them to run through the mill. read more

We went back to The Bay after a previous sub-par experience. The food, the service, and the experience were all terrific, as good as we remembered. The homemade ravioli with red fish, the grouper, and all the sides were great. Look forward to taking our friends there this summer! read more

Came here for a bach trip dinner and had really high hopes. There was a 45 minute wait and we went outside and took photos. The views are STUNNING. after we got our table, we ordered really quick and it took forever for us to get our food. Our food arrived at different times. The seafood was disappointing. The mahi mahi and snapper was rubbery and extremely overcooked, uneatable. It was sad! When we told our server the mahi mahi was dry, he said he can get another one brought out really quick. He brought it out in 10minutes and it was again, very dry and burnt. When we gave him our honest opinion, he told us "well, i don't know what to tell you. the mahi mahi is frozen and i just gave you a snapper". He served a completely different fish and did not inform us. What if we were allergic? The hospitality was not great. I understand he does not have control over how fish was cooked but the way he handled the situation was not it. We will not be back. read more

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Loved the food and the view from the doc at The Bay! The goat cheese ravioli is a must try. I was skeptical at the combination of flavors, but it was so good. The fish of course was fresh and tasty. The pork cracklings and kelli roll were a couple other table favorites from us. Service was a little slow at times, but I think that's to be expected when a restaurant is as busy as this place. I do wish they had better or more dessert options. Allow extra time to park, you may have to park across the street. read more

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The bay exceeded my expectations when it comes to a Bayside restaurant. Well, they do have fried fish and shrimp. They offer other great dishes like the goat cheese ravioli that I enjoyed. Highly recommend it by yours truly. read more

The Bay - Goat cheese Ravioli with pesto cream sauce and a local fish. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Great service, food and atmosphere! Had mussels that were terrific, ribeye that had great flavor and shrimp which were excellent.

Excellent service today at lunch. We had a really good meal and dessert. The fish tacos and mussels were flavorful read more

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Food and ambiance is incredible. It's very good sea food and a little sandy area with an area to dock and boat and walk right up to the restraunt. read more

The food is amazing. The view is perfect. Laidback but upscale food!!!! Our server was so informative about everything on the menu. Would highly recommend everything on the menu!!!! read more

The Bay - Our mussels. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

We LOVE the Bay! Great food and service. I really love the open feel of the restaurant & stage on the sand. It's a gorgeous view & there is live music Wednesday and Sundays (most weeks I believe). Definitely makes you feel like you're on vacation! Would definitely recommend - especially for bonfire nights or live music nights! read more

The Bay - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Nice little spot great location. Our waitress came over and explained the menu and then we didn't see her again for another 15 minutes. Had to go up to the bar and get our own drinks. I ordered the grouper sandwich. I don't know what kind of fish that was, but it was definitely not grouper. Dry and rather fishy. The brussels sprout appetizers were pretty good. The chicken wing appetizer was dry. Nice flavor. The fish tacos were covered in goat cheese, which is great if you like goat cheese, I guess. Way overpriced for what you get. read more

Fantastic ambiance, prompt service and delicious food! We drive over from Panama City for date nights and it is well worth the drive. The pesto fish with crabcake is one of our favorites, and the sushi is very good too. The Point Washington Alligator Rolls are also amazing and an awesome way to try Alligator if you haven't had it before. read more

Come on Wednesday to catch the band in the bonfire. And come at 5 o'clock, so there's plenty of time to walk around before dark out on the dock, etc. And the food drinks were really good, but the fish was a bit overdone. read more

3 stars for the outside atmosphere. Both food and drink were just ok. We waited an hour and a half for mediocre at best. Waiter recommended the ravioli with fish on top. It was bland with hardly any taste. My husband ordered the seafood platter and didn't even finish it because it was just mid. The key lime pie and banana pudding were yummy. Skip ordering coffee with it. You can get the same view with different food from other restaurants. Save your time and money. read more

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We were told they are a first come first serve restaurant and don't take reservations. Wait time on the particular day we went was 1hr and 45 min. No worries, had heard a lot about this place so we waited the time by being placed on a yelp waitlist. Eventually got seated , around 9 pm (got there at 7:30). I'm aware the hours are until 9:30 so I was surprised we were still placed on the list especially since people were on the waitlist BEHIND us as well. A lot of the things we wanted to try ranging from drinks to apps were sold out. We ordered and waited another hour before our food arrived. We spent more time waiting at the restaurant than actually eating anything. Potatoes Montgomery as alot of reviews mention are AMAZING. I'm still thinking about them. blackened mahi was perfectly seasoned and I absolutely enjoyed the dish. Alfredo was bland, noodles were buttered but the garlic bread accompanied was cold and hard. Chicken was also cold. The wait times and then food times were ridiculous. I wish we would've been told it would take another hour to get our food and we would've went some place else. read more

First of all, the service was amazing. I didn't get our waiter's name but he was great. He made sure we had everything we needed, checked on us often, and kept our drinks filled. We sat inside to eat, but the outside views were very nice. We probably should have waited for a table outside to enjoy the water views. The food was good, not amazing, but good. For someone who doesn't eat a lot of seafood, I enjoyed my Mahi and the sides were yummy. The bill was $100 for my husband and myself. We only drank water so that was just for the food. read more

Always good food and good service. Atmosphere is top notch. Well worth whatever wait.

Recently held our son's and future daughter in law's rehearsal dinner here. From the time of booking through the actual dinner, the staff was on top of everything. The planning was great from working through appetizer and food selections to what was needed behind the bar and the actual dinner was spectacular. The staff was friendly and on point, the food was first rate and the bartender knew what he was doing. The venue looking out over the Choctawhatchee Bay was the cherry on top and provided the perfect ambiance. I would highly recommend The Bay for any similar function. read more

Great environment with great music. Loved dining outdoors with the bay in the background! Food was delicious! Will definitely be back when in the area. read more

The Bay - Key lime pie! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

First, our waitress was very knowledgeable about the fish and the me I ordered an appetizer of Point Washington Rolls which are Spring rolls filled with alligator tasso and poblano, served with Hog Island sauce. This was the best thing we ordered! I also ordered the fried red snapper with Potatoes Montgomery which have Sweet and russet gratin with a side of bacon braised cabbage. The potatoes would have been better with more sauce as they were very dry. The cabbage had a good taste but be prepared- they were extremely sweet. My dining partner is gluten free and they have a special menu for that. She ordered the fried shrimp with potatoes and green beans. The sauce for her shrimp was great and she wanted more to moisten the potatoes. The green beans were perfect. The ambiance is all on the outside and the inside was - just inside. The alligator Tasso was worthy of returning for as was the service. The prices were high but I expected that. I just wish my fish and potatoes were better! read more

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The atmosphere is everything! The view, the lights, casual yet classy - That makes it worth the visit. Staff was amazing. The food was good. Had the hot mess roll 10/10, the seafood platter 4/10 and the cajun pasta 2/10 read more

The Bay - Cajun pasta - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Absolutely love this restaurant!! Great waterfront seating and live music on Wednesday nights. An extensive menu that has something for everyone. My go-to is nearly always the sushi - and usually the Hot Mess Roll - which is fabulous. My friends love the Faux Ya-Ya. And we all say the Key Lime Pie is to die for. They also have a great happy hour and shake up a perfect dry vodka martini. If you're planning on going in season go early and plan on a wait. But it's worth the wait and the servers will make sure you're comfortable and no one's thirsty! read more

We had an amazing dinner here tonight! The sushi was some of the best I've ever eaten, the mahi was fresh and flavorful, and the key lime pie was delicious. Beautiful setting on the bay as well. We're going back tomorrow for round 2! Ask for Tanya, she was a wonderful server! read more

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We happened upon this place for dinner after a long day what the beach. The service was great, the food delicious, and the drinks not bad! We would definitely come back! Parking is plentiful in the large lot. The patio is amazing and opens up into the bay which was awesome. So much fun! read more

The Bay - Outside area - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Fantastic views, great service, one of the best crab cakes I've ever had, love the edimame. Ask for Sandra, outstanding waitress! read more

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We so love this place. We were a group of 11 and when we checked in Chad, the manager, was wearing an Eagles sweatshirt - we are all KC Chiefs fans. He told us (with a grin) that it would be a 3 hr wait - then proceeded to give us the best table in the house outside near the pier! We also had Douglas as our waiter - and he was truly epic. All of our orders and bills were accurate and everything was delivered timely and hot. Chad told me to get the ravioli - which normally I wouldn't have. OMG, one of the best dishes I have had on the Gulf Coast! The group ordered fried, grilled and blacked shrimp - each person thought their version was the best. We ordered hamburgers and the chicken sandwich - perfect! And several people got the cabbage and bacon side - it was drool worthy! On top of that the Old Fashioned, Margaritas and the selection of Beers added greatly to the meal. We can't wait to come back - but probably not on Superbowl Sunday! read more

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