The Bay Bell Restaurant & Bar

Our 1st time eating at Bay Bell was tonight for my daughter's birthday dinner. There were 15 in our party 🥳. They don't take reservations, the parking lot was full. I thought we'd have a long wait. Nope! 20 min wait on a Friday was quick. Our server was sweet, very efficient and patient. Every meal was served hot and delicious 😋. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have tried this establishment 3 times this last Sunday will be our last time. Our food came out one person at a time with 15 minutes. In between the first plate and the fourth plate our waitress was excellent. She was very apologetic, which was not her fault. The owner of this restaurant chooses to downgrade her employees. Me and my wife have seen it first-hand in front of people, 3 times strike. You're out. Some of our food was undercooked. We asked for the manager and she was busy. She could not come to us. The waitress took a little bit off our bill. But again, not enough, there's more places up there with whole lor, better food, and better atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Great food and great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My catfish was overcooked and not a cornmeal coating, the coleslaw was bland. Hubby enjoyed his walleye. Not best first time experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

The WORST shrimp and grits I’ve ever had. 3 pieces of shrimp on top of very dry grits….For $16! I would have sent it back but it took forever for our food to come out. Last time I ate there I had the shrimp tacos, and the shrimp was undercooked. And the coconut shrimp was dry.

Perhaps your menu is a little too ambitious.

•••I appreciate your response. If you are going to offer seafood on your menu, at least take the time to research on how to properly make shrimp and grits. Grits should be creamy, not dry. There should be a nice roux- based gravy over the top. And 3 shrimps is not enough, especially if you are going to charge almost $20 for the dish. While I appreciated seeing it on the menu and was excited to try it, I grew up in Charleston, SC so I know what to expect, throwing 3 shrimps on top of some grits just ain’t right. I’d love to come back and try it again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Really cute spot with great drinks. Went here for a birthdays celebration so we got to try apps, drinks, entrees and desserts. Everyone seemed super happy with all the dishes but the wait staff seemed overwhelmed. Definitely think they'd benefit from 1 extra server. Also restaurant was cluttered so I think some tidying inside would enhance the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great food! Been there several times each menu offering fresh, nice portion size, taste always appealing. Love the view of the water.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cori! The bartender, did amazing keeping up with a busy Saturday nite. Glad we sat at the bar! The food was very good, we will be back...sitting at the corner of the bar!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to eat. Alot to pick from. Run daily specials.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The burger was not seasoned. Service was slow. Had elevator music on. Will not go back

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Terrible service food was not cooked all the way and the waitress was rude we will never go back again

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Worst experience ever. Rude waitress, cold food, when we got what she didn’t forget. Prime rib was flavorless and dry.

Phenomenal LARGE menu. Very reasonable prices plus large serving sizes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow ... what a find. I have lived in northern OH my entire life, traveled across the Sandusky Bay bridge hundreds of times and never knew about this restaurant.
Great atmosphere, service was spectacular, and food even better. I had a pizza (lots of toppings and still thoroughly cooked in the center) which was excellent. One friend had a salad and chowder ... she ate it all. She never eats all her food at a restaurant. Other friend had I don't remember what she had, but she scarffed her meal down too.
WE WILL BE BACK.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Why would close down the bait shop. You do realize you were the last bait shop from from Bayview to Sandusky. Now you gatta go across the bridge or to Fremont. Bring it back!!!