The Bay

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

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!

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!

Nice little pub-style restaurant tucked into Whitefish Bay. Somehow our recent visit was a first for me, dispute living in the area for so long. I didn't realize it was family-friendly, which is really great. I went in for a Thursday night dinner with my husband and son, and it was fairly empty in there. They sat us at a low top with a highchair and kids menu, which we were sure to order from right away. The very sweet waitress was pretty quick to bring out mac n cheese for our hungry little guy. The kids meal also comes with a drink and side so we got oranges and some juice.My husband and I decided to order a pizza and salad to split. The margherita pizza was a decent size, but I honestly just didn't enjoy it. It certainly wasn't worth the $18 price. The thin crust was a little cardboardy, and the pizza sauce had good flavor but was so overpowering since it made up the majority of the pizza, with there not really being enough mozzarella or basil. I don't know, it just really wasn't for me. I thought the southwest salad was A-ok. It was plentiful and had lots of good ingredients like black beans, corn tortilla strips, and cheddar-jack cheese. Nicely spiced chicken as well. I wouldn't say I left satisfied and delighted by the food, but I'm definitely someone who gives places another try. So I'm sure we'll return and I'll give another menu item a go!

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.

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.

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

We love the Bay. We want it to continue to do well! I have to say the service is what brings me back all the time. The servers there are amazing. Food comes out hot and timely. Prices are reasonable. Pours are generous. And a lot of great outdoor seating which we enjoyed today. I have been eating vegan and they have 4 vegan items on their menu which is more than other restaurants in the area. I had the tofu peanut satay and it was very good!

Love this place!! Bartenders are awesome Great food fun atmosphere!! Very clean restaurant which is a must

this place is amazing! if you're ever here, PLEASE try the mustache twirler chicken pasta. it is seriously the best pasta i have ever had. it's made in this creamy cajun sauce and the chicken and sausage in it tastes so delicious! the drinks are also great! one of my favorite places to go in the area!