38 Degrees Bayside

Great prices and atmosphere.

Great views and service

Awesome atmosphere and food. Price reasonable.

Very crowded over the Memorial Day weekend; weekdays not so much; limited menu

It's a good place to visit.

The view is to die for as are the Lobster Rolls. Visiting 38° is worth the effort. More on that below. But let's talk lobster. This was one of the BEST lobster rolls we've had and the view is spectacular.
See the pictures! It had to be a half pound of claw and tail, just enough mayo to hold it together and seasoned perfectly all served on a toasted brioche style split roll. Superb! Could not finish it all - had to take half home. DELISH.

Now....here's why I took off a STAR ....they do NOT serve Pinot Grigio. Wait, what? How? Why? It's a summer place! My Mom was almost walked out! LOL Dad was also kinda bummed they didn't serve San Pellegrino water or Perrier -- but he settled for club soda.
My Orange Crush was awesome. Service was great! Don't take the bad service reviews to heart, sometimes servers are over worked and it's a hard job. Tip well for good karma!

How to find this elusive but worth the drive waterside spot. Go into the Bayside complex off of 54 past Harris Teeter and start following the white directional signs to 38°. It's gonna be a lot of twists and turns but totally worth it.

Parking: Parking for Beach Buggies and golf carts, too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Crush

We were in a rush to get to a concert and they were ere right on top of it - and the food was really fantastic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Fries

Really nice view though the bay brings in winds, very nice casual dinner spot. The food doesn’t take too long but isn’t quick, however it’s definitely worth the wait and the staff is very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Point Burger

Since we've been in the midst of a heat wave I was concerned that it would be unacceptable dining outside, however, we enjoyed our lovely lunch under pleasant conditions due to the roof, fans and water breezes. Many thanks to the friendly and efficient wait staff. They were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible view of the OC skyline and Assawoman Bay. Hidden gem inside the Bayside Community. Big old Point Burger was insane! Live Music daily. Definitely coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Point Burger, Orange Crush

Are the bartenders here trained to ignore customers? We were sitting at the rail looking at the awesome views. When I went to the bar to place an order, the bartender walked by me multiple times, she was not busy, and just ignored me. Finally the other bartender came over and took my order. I’ve read so many similar reviews and wonder does the management even care?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

Sucks this place is beautiful but HORRIBLE service 1/10 and the food was a 6/10.

Hosts were friendly, bartenders not so much. They didn’t speak, we had to ask for drinks and engage with them very strange. Also strange to have bartenders EATING behind the bar while working. Even more strange that the GM would spray bug spray on himself behind the bar while people are eating and drinking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

So if I’m sitting at the bar like right now and the bartender doesn’t engage or take my order until I tell yo
Yeah it’s probably not for me
Be engaging be consistent in helping the patrons because that’s unacceptable to do

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Great meal by the water

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bayside Crab Cake

Two of us went there for the afternoon break on a Sunday warm spring day to relax. The menu has your typical pub grub and I'm told it's good bar food. It is a tropical style Cabana type bar. I have a variety of beers, they make a variety of cocktails but with disappointed me was a writing a liquor was very limited. If you're looking for a top shelf scotch this place doesn't have it. Expected a power like this to have at least the Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve. They didn't have even anything close to that. This place is specialties are there fancy cocktails with umbrellas in them. It is a fun place to sit, relax, by yourself or with a group of friends. I've been told you cuz I spoke cigars and the outer perimeter away from the bar, whether our tables spread apart out on the sand. They frequently have free live entertainment . I would go back to enjoy the atmosphere and socialize.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4