19 Best American Restaurants near Bay City

“Guess we had just missed the live music. Found this place on Google and what a great neighborhood bar! Letty, our bartender, was VERY friendly, engaging and poured a good drink. Made us feel appreciated! I'm a retired bar manager over 35 years and I know great service when I see and get it! Thank you Letty! You Rock!“

“Stopped here in our way back home with a teenager and a 6 year old. My youngest had the strawberry pancake and a side of bacon and my oldest had the eggs and bacon. They both loved their food which is a rare occasion.
My husband had the chili omelette which was pure heaven. That chili is homemade and absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. And finally I had the Benedict because you can never go wrong with Benedict. Eggs were perfect, ham was perfect and the sauce was the perfect balance or lemony and creamy.
I highly recommend this place and think it will be our go to spot-really need to try the pies and biscuits. ;)“

“Great food, good atmosphere“

“we all know about Downey's cinnamon rolls but we all have been sleeping on this cheesecake!! I got one piece for my wife and it was the best cheesecake I have ever had 🤤🤤 do yourself a favor? go grab a slice ❤️“

“The gentleman was working solo tonight on the floor. The bartender was helping where she could. It was great to see the positive attitude and team work when he clearly was getting his limits pushed. Good job!!!!!“

“We had the catch of the day, which was pan seared halibut with roasted vegetables and chantarelle mushrooms in a creamy Sherry sauce. It was delicious. The service was great also. Very pleased we ate here.“

“Visiting from out of state, the biscuits were mile high and hardy portions, fantastic flavor and service.“

“It’s hard to mess up fried cheese curds, and the cheddar ranch is a 10/10 (it’s just ranch with little shreds of cheese in it). Nothing else I had was particularly good. The mac and cheese has a weird savory taste to it like they added chicken broth/something that doesn’t normally go in mac and cheese, and the burger is just a low-mid tier burger with good Tillamook cheese. The $10 “ice cream nachos” are fun and an affordable way to try several flavors if you can’t pick one! Expect to spend about $25 per person if you get both food and ice cream.“

“I rolled up to The Original Pronto Pup and immediately thought: this is iconic. This is the place where the Pronto Pup - the OG corn dog‑on‑a‑stick - was invented right here on the Oregon coast, and that history hits different when you’re actually standing in front of it.

First of all, the giant corn dog on the roof is goofy in the most beautiful way possible. It’s like someone put a beacon out there that’s telling your stomach exactly where to go. You walk in thinking you’re just grabbing a snack, and five minutes later you’ve got a footlong batter‑wrapped pup in one hand, crispy tater tots in the other, and ketchup‑mustard remnants on your hoodie.

The batter is different from a fair‑corn dog. It’s got that pancake‑batter vibe, savory and satisfying, which makes the whole experience feel legit historic, not just convenient. And yes, they have all the classic and wild options - cheesy pups, pickle pups, veggie pups, plus fries and tots that somehow hit harder than they should for roadside eats.

There’s even a mechanical corn dog ride out front, because why not ride a corn dog for 50 cents while you wait for your food? It’s the sort of random, weirdly delightful thing that makes this more than just a quick bite.

Final verdict: Pronto Pup is a must‑stop roadside legend. Historic, fun, and absolutely delicious in that “I’ll eat way more than I planned” kind of way. If you’re cruising the coast without stopping here, you missed the whole point of coast food culture.“

“Such great food (best ribs I’ve ever had), atmosphere, and service!“

“What a pleasant surprise! My family and I walked into this shop and were immediately greeted by Corrine, who was incredibly warm and patient, even with our large group of kids and all our questions. Her superior customer service alone is reason enough to return, but the treats blew us away. The dark chocolate and pistachio fudge were fresh and delicious, ice cream delightful and creamy, but the true standout was the white sea foam. It was hands down the best I've ever had—not too hard, not too soft, and with perfect white chocolate. It was so amazing, it might be the best thing I've eaten all year. I would love to know if you offer shipping; this treat is worth it. Seriously, please let me know if possible. 😆 Also, I notice the ice cream prices were better priced than the other shop next door. We also loved the souvenirs. My teenager and I bought matching pullovers. Overall, it was just a great shop and I'm just a satisfied customer! P.S: Go Damian Lillard/WSU!! 😊“

“My friend and I stopped at the Blue Agate Cafe looking for food and a bathroom and a place to sit. We visited during Phase 1 of re-opening from Covid19. We were hungry and grubby and not from the area. But, we were met with eyes smiling from behind a mask and immediately felt at ease. After our order was placed, I asked about using the restroom facilities. I was met at the back door with a squirt of hand sanitizer so, mask on, I took care of my needs and washed with soap and running water, for 20 seconds, twice. We were offered outdoor seating in a pretty little back courtyard sheltered from the wind and full of blooming flowers. The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the house made veggie burger and, as a connoisseur of veggie burgers, this was easily one of the best I have ever had. The service was friendly and just made me feel easy and welcome. Lunch yesterday was a delightful culinary and social experience. I highly recommend this small eatery to anybody wishing to be treated as family in all the best ways. Thank you.“

“Stopped in for lunch and had the yummiest fish and chips, the smash burger special, and our daughter had a huge kids pancake topped with strawberries and whipped cream. The food was amazing, and the service was even better! We will definitely be back. Our daughters already requested we make it a regular thing 🤣.“

“Anytime we are on vacation, we always search out the local gems for breakfast. We absolutely found it with this sweet bakery. They have the most perfect options for a quick dessert or breakfast. The breakfast sanddollars were incredible along with the blueberry muffin/biscuit. Their convenient location is a quick walk to the end on the block where the most perfect views of the beach await you. What better way to enjoy your breakfast/treat from a local bakery than watching the oceans waves! I only wish we had known about this amazing bakery on our first day! Can't wait to be back!“

“Food was amazing and very fresh. The customer service was excellent and a good expeience overall. The fries here are some of the best I’ve had. Totally worth it to check out and get some great eats!“

“Food was delish and would eat here again the next time we visit Oregon. The crab Mac and cheese was the bomb, they use the local Tillamook cheese and fresh dungeness crab. The price seemed high, but the portion side, fresh ingredients and atmosphere was well worth it!
A must visit if you are in the area.“

“Love this place! We go here every time we go to Rockaway Beach! ❤ Happy New Years!“

“waitress was on point with our food drinks were great atmosphere like down home thank you Heather (bartender/waitress ) for the great food and hospitality beautiful view of the lake to?????“

“Went there for breakfast and had the breakfast burrito. I love breakfast burritos and hands down this was the best one I have ever tasted. Owners were amazing and welcoming and the food… I am tempted to do the 1.5 hour drive next weekend just to have it again.“