Informal eatery with a spacious waterfront deck offering old-school French cooking & wines.
Hannah Rosenow
Absolutely stunning. Great location. We are outside and it was perfect. Very clean, wonderful food, reasonable portion sizes for one person. The food was delicious, though my medium rare steak was more on the done side. We will be back again.
… moreBryan Martine
Waterfront Dining at Its Best!
Bay Cafe in Fort Walton Beach is truly a hidden gem! We came by boat and docked right at the restaurant, which made for the perfect start to an unforgettable evening. The views of the water were stunning, the service was attentive, and the food—absolutely incredible. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. This is what waterfront dining should be. Highly recommend for a romantic dinner or a relaxing night with friends. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreDuplantis • Coastal Curator
Red Snapper special was too die for at lunch, with a healthy portion of fish!
Wok chicken was a great and delicious due to the extreme heat that plagued our area.
It’s always a pleasure taking the boat to Bay Cafe!
… moreJessica
What a hidden gem! Beautiful outdoor waterfront seating, super attentive and friendly staff, and high quality food at reasonable prices. I splurged and got the Seabass Piccata, best decision ever! I’m still thinking about how delicious it was and the homemade blueberry tart was a perfect end to a perfect meal. Two enthusiastic thumbs up
… moreCT
Thursday Evening Dinner Bayside was very nice. I have been to tons of fine dining restaurants around the country, The Grilled Pork Chop at Bay Cafe for just $32 was the best I’ve ever had. Go there and enjoy.
… moreJennifer Casell
Lovely local place right on the bay. James was amazing and my croissant was buttery and delicious! BUT, we did find a hair in the French onion soup. Otherwise, this place was lovely.
… moreDarron Collins
Outstanding food and service. A great, quaint place with a wide selection of appetizers, entrees, and drinks. I had the grouper special, with an artichoke lemon sauce that was excellent. The fruit tart with vanilla ice cream was an excellent finish.
I will definitely go back next time I am in this area. I highly recommend this place.
… moreJennifer Freeman
Love this place. They have great lunch and dinner options. The French onion soup is amazing and they have fish “sandwiches” that I love for lunch. They are listed as croissants on the menu but it’s a large portion. My favorite is the grilled amberjack. They also have a blackened grouper that’s delicious.
… moreJosie Barnes
Good food and service. The view is dominated by a large construction crane. It can’t be helped, but . It’s casual dining which is nice, just wished there was a kids menu.
… moreDezigner M
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.
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