Being in business for 40 years doesn't happen by accident. Impeccable dishes with great service at a quaint little romantic hideaway. Off the beaten path and hard to find, but beyond worth it. Try the spicy shrimp appetizer, it does not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Milano
Hands down, THE BEST restaurant in Ft. Walton Bch! Every course is better than the last one. Fresh ingredients, wonderful sauces, excellent wine selection - absolute perfection for a romantic dinner. Great for foodies. Highly recommend it.Wheelchair accessibility: There was a ramp to enter restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Croissant, Grouper Wellington, Créme Brulee, French Baked Onion Soup, Sauce, Chicken Florentine, Escargot, White Wine Sauce
Mark Downey
I had dinner there recently with some friends and am happy to say the entire experience was wonderful! The host greeted us quickly and brought us to a table that had an exceptional view. The restaurant was clean and tidy, even with it being a Friday night, around 7:30p. The Server greeted us quickly and provided excellent information regarding the menu and specials. The food was served quickly and was absolutely phenomenal! We were engaged in conversation the whole time and the server did a great job in providing exceptional service, yet without being intrusive and annoying, as some servers can tend to do (know your audience, right!?). Again, it was an excellent experience and I will definitely be coming back to Bay Cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peggy Cobb
Delightful little Cafe on the water is charming and the perfect place for an awesome meal. I recommend the Escargot, Shrimp over marinara angel hair pasta, or omelets, top off your meal with a strawberry and banana romanoff dessert and you're in heaven. Service was excellent! Nice wine list, reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargot
Mehmet Duzen
Simply the best place to dine casual but with fine dining experience!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Lewis
Great small French restaurant. On the water, cozy, great staff, excellent food.
My hubby just took me there because I wanted crème brûlée. The waiter seemed put out that All we wanted was dessert. Never came back to the table to see if we wanted anything else. We even had to take our check up to the cashier because the waiter never came back. We would have ordered drinks and another dessert had they bothered to ask AND we would have tipped far more than customary had they treated us with a little respect. We are locals and get asked all the time where the best places to eat are… this will not be one we recommend
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Susie Schell
Pretty good stuff. It's not my style of atmosphere... But tasty. It has a nice culture to it and also outside eating available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Silk Pie, Grouper Wellington
Eagle Cleaning Services Inc.
Outstanding service and wonderful food. A hidden gem! Absolutely incredible meal and experience. THE best creme brulee for dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valarie Hampton
Please update your website, drove from navarre to find a sign closed through mid January. Website showed open and its the 21st. ?
Closed. Nothing on web site or phone message to indicate this. They are completely closed up for a long-term hiatus, wish we could have known before driving all the way out.
Justin Schliske
Nice place. We had lunch and sat outside so we could watch the water and wildlife.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
David P.
Excellent seafood with a hint of French flair. Very good service even out on the deck. A bit dark as sunset but still a very pleasant experience.
Don E Gee Gentile
A FRENCH CHEF IN THE PANHANDLEAND OPERATING BAY CAFE FOR DECADES?Somebody, quickly, slap my grits and mash my potatoes, I'm on "Taco" The World!As you may know, by reading a few of my restaurant reviews, I've often said that Florida's Panhandle should be known as the 'Hamburger, Pizza and Taco Capital' of the State. There are more National restaurant chains here than ever, and to find a locally, chef owned, fine dining establishment is a rare treat.After reading some of the negative reviews of Bay Cafe, it is evident the restaurant has had server issues, but, in fact, every restaurant on Earth has server issues at one time or another, and no place is perfect. So, what to do?My advice ... make reservations at Bay Cafe for an excellent lunch or dinner, and don't be surprised that the service is professional, as is the chef's kitchen. It has to be trusted that you'll receive fresh, quality product, fine wines, with a 30-year plus reputation.You will love this little French Bistro and their excellent appetizers (one to mention, Escargot en Croute), delicious entrees including a selection of fresh fish (Salmon, Snapper, Grouper), and thoughtfully made desserts (Blueberry Tart). You will, without doubt, return to Bay Cafe. Watta gem!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Elizabeth Haynes
Hidden away, it's not what you expect when you pull up. Looks a little run down on the outside but nicer on the inside. Great view outside. Food very pricey if you've never been and don't know what to expect. Food good but for the price don't think I'll be back.
Being in business for 40 years doesn't happen by accident. Impeccable dishes with great service at a quaint little romantic hideaway. Off the beaten path and hard to find, but beyond worth it. Try the spicy shrimp appetizer, it does not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down, THE BEST restaurant in Ft. Walton Bch! Every course is better than the last one. Fresh ingredients, wonderful sauces, excellent wine selection - absolute perfection for a romantic dinner. Great for foodies. Highly recommend it.Wheelchair accessibility: There was a ramp to enter restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Croissant, Grouper Wellington, Créme Brulee, French Baked Onion Soup, Sauce, Chicken Florentine, Escargot, White Wine Sauce
I had dinner there recently with some friends and am happy to say the entire experience was wonderful! The host greeted us quickly and brought us to a table that had an exceptional view. The restaurant was clean and tidy, even with it being a Friday night, around 7:30p. The Server greeted us quickly and provided excellent information regarding the menu and specials. The food was served quickly and was absolutely phenomenal! We were engaged in conversation the whole time and the server did a great job in providing exceptional service, yet without being intrusive and annoying, as some servers can tend to do (know your audience, right!?). Again, it was an excellent experience and I will definitely be coming back to Bay Cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delightful little Cafe on the water is charming and the perfect place for an awesome meal. I recommend the Escargot, Shrimp over marinara angel hair pasta, or omelets, top off your meal with a strawberry and banana romanoff dessert and you're in heaven. Service was excellent! Nice wine list, reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargot
Simply the best place to dine casual but with fine dining experience!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great small French restaurant. On the water, cozy, great staff, excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grouper Wellington, Créme Brulee, French Baked Onion Soup, Chicken Picatta, Crab Cakes
My hubby just took me there because I wanted crème brûlée. The waiter seemed put out that All we wanted was dessert. Never came back to the table to see if we wanted anything else. We even had to take our check up to the cashier because the waiter never came back. We would have ordered drinks and another dessert had they bothered to ask AND we would have tipped far more than customary had they treated us with a little respect. We are locals and get asked all the time where the best places to eat are… this will not be one we recommend
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pretty good stuff. It's not my style of atmosphere... But tasty. It has a nice culture to it and also outside eating available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Silk Pie, Grouper Wellington
Outstanding service and wonderful food. A hidden gem! Absolutely incredible meal and experience. THE best creme brulee for dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Please update your website, drove from navarre to find a sign closed through mid January. Website showed open and its the 21st. ?
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Closed. Nothing on web site or phone message to indicate this. They are completely closed up for a long-term hiatus, wish we could have known before driving all the way out.
Nice place. We had lunch and sat outside so we could watch the water and wildlife.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent seafood with a hint of French flair. Very good service even out on the deck. A bit dark as sunset but still a very pleasant experience.
A FRENCH CHEF IN THE PANHANDLEAND OPERATING BAY CAFE FOR DECADES?Somebody, quickly, slap my grits and mash my potatoes, I'm on "Taco" The World!As you may know, by reading a few of my restaurant reviews, I've often said that Florida's Panhandle should be known as the 'Hamburger, Pizza and Taco Capital' of the State. There are more National restaurant chains here than ever, and to find a locally, chef owned, fine dining establishment is a rare treat.After reading some of the negative reviews of Bay Cafe, it is evident the restaurant has had server issues, but, in fact, every restaurant on Earth has server issues at one time or another, and no place is perfect. So, what to do?My advice ... make reservations at Bay Cafe for an excellent lunch or dinner, and don't be surprised that the service is professional, as is the chef's kitchen. It has to be trusted that you'll receive fresh, quality product, fine wines, with a 30-year plus reputation.You will love this little French Bistro and their excellent appetizers (one to mention, Escargot en Croute), delicious entrees including a selection of fresh fish (Salmon, Snapper, Grouper), and thoughtfully made desserts (Blueberry Tart). You will, without doubt, return to Bay Cafe. Watta gem!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Hidden away, it's not what you expect when you pull up. Looks a little run down on the outside but nicer on the inside. Great view outside. Food very pricey if you've never been and don't know what to expect. Food good but for the price don't think I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Soup