The Bay Cafe

4.6 (15)

$31 to $50

Italian

2 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

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The Bay Cafe

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Manhattan Beach

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Bay Café is a high-quality seasonal gourmet restaurant. Serving our guests since February 14, 2019.
Our goal is to bring fresh seasonal ingredients specially prepared by our chefs and trained cooks into the lives of many New Yorkers. We believe that great food starts with great ingredients. With a strong attention to detail, ingredients are brought to life. If we put it on the menu, then we know exactly what went into it. Our cuisine is simply prepared with great technique in order to create a wonderful balance of flavors. We hope to spread our love at the Bay Café to all those willing to join us at the table.
One of our most popular dishes is the Porcini Mushroom Crusted Sea Bass, Maple Ginger Glazed Salmon, Fish Tacos & Lemon Curd Mascarpone Cheesecake in a cup. We are under the supervision of the OK Kosher - Dairy - Chalav Yisrael

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sat 8:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
75548811
Website
http://thebaycafebk.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Cross street
On the corner of Neptune Ave and Shore Blvd <br />
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
B or Q Train to Sheepshead Bay Stop

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4.6

(15)

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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15 Reviews

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Ted
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Prices were fair. Outside dining was very pleasant. Service was polite but not up to par.
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dina
Miami1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I always heard amazing things about this place so I was excited to go. We went as a family of 5 for Mother's Day brunch and our experience was mediocre. The good, the mozzarella sticks were delicious and the egg omelet was fluffy. The not so good, the coffee is terrible, we were told it was brewed espresso, but it tasted burnt and bitter. the cocktails were also poorly made. the service was good and its nice but we probably wont be back.
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Leslie
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were so pleasantly surprised to find this treasure of the restaurant kind of in the middle of nowhere that we expected to find a kosher restaurant but really needed one. So much so that we had lunch and dinner there the same day! The ambiance is beautiful with murals painted of italy, france, and New York skylines. This is a high high level of service and interesting, delicious food with a broad menu. The staff, including the owner, we're super friendly and welcoming and accommodating. At one point they brought a salad that had honey in the dressing because they had not understood that I needed no added sugar of any kind and they graciously took it back and got me something else which was equally delicious. I had the fish which was fresh and presented beautifully and my husband had cannelloni, also very carefully prepared and tasty. This is just one block from the bay in sheepshead Bay so we were able to take a lovely stroll along the bay after lunch. Also just a block away from the simcha hall
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HedrickB
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Homemade food, warm atmosphere a touch of class refreshing to see here in Brooklyn and New York, has a European French and Homeland feeling. As good or better then restaurants in the City.
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JonathanS
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place. The food is good, the ambience is pleasant, the prices are fair, the service is good and the people pleasant and courteous.
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JacobZ
Miami1 review
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food, friendly service, even while hosting an event in their space.
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YelenaK
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place, great location, the best service ever!
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Nechemia
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food ,great service! Waiters and busboys,very respectful. Only issue was when we arrived,they were mopping the floors, my wife and I are very sensitive to the smell of cleaning products used, So we just ask for a table in another room. Everything else was super!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time at the cafe. The food and the atmosphere were excellent. I would definitely recommend this place to others!
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judahc
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and good value. Clean & neat. We were not rushed through our meal despite a line of people waiting for tables. Very good experience.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sat 8:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
75548811
Website
http://thebaycafebk.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Cross street
On the corner of Neptune Ave and Shore Blvd <br />
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
B or Q Train to Sheepshead Bay Stop

Featured in

January 11, 2024
Review: Pasta-Making Class at Bay Cafe in Brooklyn
The review describes a birthday dinner and hands-on pasta-making class led by Albert Bijou at Bay Cafe, where guests made fresh pasta and enjoyed dishes prepared from it. The reviewer praises the food and staff, and notes that the cafe also offers a prix fixe option for classes held there.
Published in YeahThatsKosher

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Portions are consistently described as generous, guests call them "nice size, " "plentiful, " and "large."

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished but comfortable attire for a visit to The Bay Cafe.

Yes, reviewers recommend The Bay Cafe for date nights, praising its cozy dining room, inviting atmosphere, and the view by the water for a special evening.

Sunday is a standout, guests report busy Sundays and they've enjoyed Mother's Day brunch there, making it a lively day for brunch and a stroll by the bay.

Yes, The Bay Cafe offers outdoor seating; guests describe very pleasant outside dining and enjoying views by the bay.

The Bay Cafe feels warm and inviting, reviewers praise a cozy, relaxed dining room with murals and pleasant water views, great for family meals or a casual night out.

Yes, The Bay Cafe is family-friendly: guests report visiting as families (including a family of five for Mother’s Day) and hosting children’s birthday parties, with attentive, accommodating staff.

The Bay Cafe has a cozy indoor dining room and outdoor seating by the water, guests frequently mention pleasant outside dining and views of the bay.

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The Bay Cafe

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Manhattan Beach

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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