The Bay - Whitefish Bay

The Bay is a great local spot to meet for drinks with friends during the week or Fish Fry with the family on Friday. Most times, there is not a wait, but I'd highly recommend a reservation on a Friday night. We did not, but even then, we only had to wait 20 minutes. I was really disappointed when they took the fried brussel sprouts off the appetizer menu, but the Buffalo Califlower Bites are a nice alternative. Everything I've tried here has been pretty good, and service is also generally good. The sit-down bar is a beautiful space, and there is seating for various party sizes. This visit we went for the Friday fish fry. Both were delicious, and the chips my husband opted for were nice and crispy. I chose the baked potato side but had to flay it myself because it was simply plopped on my plate as is. The grilled salmon on my friend's pasta plate was flavorful and flaky, but the portion size was pretty modest. The other unfortunate note is that our dishes were served more warm than hot. Considering more often than not this place is a hit more than a miss, I will continue to make The Bay one of my neighborhood highlights.

March 2024. Went in, was greeted quickly at the bar and got a beer right away. I appreciated they had a Porter style beer.

We've been going there regularly since moving to WFB a couple months ago. We have ordered burgers, pizza, fish fry, lasagna and certainly some appetizers, all have been good. The service has been excellent, the bartenders are both great, and the wait staff are very helpful.

Decided to try The Bay on a whim because of the pictures of the snickers cake dessert that I saw on Yelp beforehand, and instead I left happier with their Mushroom Swiss burger than the cake! The garlic mayo on this burger is what made it so absolutely delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed it simply because of this sauce. The fries were satisfying and simple too. Overall I enjoyed my meal here on their spacious outdoor seating complete with umbrellas and heaters ready for any type of Wisconsin weather!

Lived in Whitefish Bay for 25 years visiting for Thanksgiving. Stopped by for lunch. Ended up loving it! The Milwaukee Cheesesteak was great, the crinkle cut well done fries were awesome, the brisket chile a little spicy and the side salad just right. Friendly help. Would recommend to my Milwaukee friends even though we live in Miami ;