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   WesE

   Atlanta

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Bay Street Bistro has been my go to spot for over 10 years. Birthdays, anniversaries or just a night out. Kevin never disappoints with his cooking or presentations. James is always there with a wine recommendation and the wait staff is well schooled in serving and pampering.

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   Eating2nite

   Atlanta

   69 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   69 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time all was excellent start to finish

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   ChrisG

   Tampa

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on June 25, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   I had high hopes after seeing the menu, but the food just didn't deliver. The baked bree needed an acid, I think. My herb crusted lamb was great, but the sides were just ok. For the price, I expected much better.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 25, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything from the food to the service was exceptional. The courses were seamless and the featured items were inventive and delicious. We will definitely be back!

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   vincemtx

   Tampa

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on June 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A favorite Special Place - We have visited the Bay Street Bistro several times, often for special occasions, sometime to entertain visiting guests or just to get out for a nice meal.... The restaurant never disappoints.... The food and wine selection is great and the food is always exceptional... Service is good, our hostess was Skyler who was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us time to enjoy our meal.. A very pleasant experience, we'll be back..

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   Redmooney

   Orlando

   37 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on June 18, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Excellent service and food!

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   FRANKP

   Orlando

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 18, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Really cute small restaurant on the North side of downtown. The interior is very welcoming and warm while the staff is very friendly and helpful.

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   Wawa

   Tampa

   30 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on June 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Highly enjoyable evening. It was fantastic, as always. Ordered the sea bass special with lobster. Fish was cooked perfectly and delicious. Jackie was our waitress. So happy to find that out as she was our waitress last time and she is probably one of the best waitresses there is. Will be sure to always request her when making the reservation.

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   Bspin

   Orlando

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on June 11, 2022

   overall2food2service4ambience2

   The caprese salad and sea bass were decent. The risotto and veggies were just okay and had no flavor. It was overpriced for what we ordered. The service was good. Probably wouldn’t return. It was so loud I couldn’t hear my dining companion speak.

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10. JC

    JamesC

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food prepared for each order. Owner always on the spot. Apps, Salads, Entrees, and Desserts are top notch. Probably our 8-10 visit. We live out of state but always eat here when visiting.

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    CourtneyS

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time here and food was delicious. Chicken cordon blue was great! My husband enjoyed the ossu buco. Cute little bistro. Definitely will be back.

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    LauraT

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As all ways the service was superior and the food was delightful. I had the Osso Bocco. I will definitely order again. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience

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    AngeloF

    Miami

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Right on Bay street is this nice small place with very good food and wine !

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    SusanD

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our daughter and son in law live in Lakeland and have dined at Bay Street Bistro numerous times. They highly recommended it for our date night. What an amazing fun delicious experience. The atmosphere is pretty and romantic. Our waitress was polite attentive and so friendly. Okay and out dinner. The menu offers unique things you do not often have an opportunity to have. Everything we ordered was absolutely fantastic. The food was prepared to perfection and the portions were abundant. Stuffed portobello that was unique snd sinfully good. Caesar salad great tomato bisque the best I’ve ever had. Beef Wellington was beyond description and my husband had duck medallions that he loved. The sauces on both entrees were so so tasty. There are so many other things we want to try, Bay Street Bistro is now my first choice for date nights. Thank you so much

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15. LF

    LakelandFoodie

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love it here. The chef is talented and consistent. Wait staff are always well informed of the specials which tend to be really creative and quite delicious. Desserts are wonderful. Respectable wine list. A solid experience every time.

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16. CM

    ChadM

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service were excellent. We will definitely be back. There are many dishes I want to try.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and the service was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. We will be back for more!

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    AnneH

    Orlando

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    This is a little known gem in downtown Lakeland. Great food and service. It may seem pricey at first, but a big piece of sea bass with risotto and vegetables and bread and a good sized Caesar salad, price was reasonable. Well worth it. A n d very good

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    mikem

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is the best restaurant in Lakeland!!!The food is amazing and freshest ingredients, the desserts are the best I’ve ever had. 10/10 easily

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    MichaelA

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing! Best choice for high end dining in Lakeland

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    JennyH

    Miami

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mothers Day Dinner

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22. CP

    CarolP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love this restaurant. Always a hit for us. Food is amazing and desserts are to die for!

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23. SS

    SteveS

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the three best restaurants in Lakeland, if not the best. Started with the stuffed portobello mushroom. It mixed Parmesan cheese with a mild Italian sausage, delightful. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and the red wine reduction sauce added a savory element to the juicy and tender prime filet. This is always the best steak in town. The two sides, mixed vegetables and Parmesan risotto were the perfect compliment to a very fine meal.

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24. JP

    JimP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We liked it well enough to invite friends to return

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    CHRISTOPHERL

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Girlfriend selected this fine restaurant for her birthday dinner. Did not disappoint. The food brought to our table went beyond our flavor expectations. I even stopped by the kitchen to thank the chef in person for such a wonderful meal. Our service professional, Skyler, was attentive and very pleasant. She made the meal even better with her amazing personality. My only issue was their need to place tables within four feet of the large entrance door. As folks entered, the wind rush from the street hit those of us sitting at one of these two two-seat tables. If there were any unpleasant odors outside, we were subjected to them. I understand their need to accommodate as many hungry patrons as possible in such a small area. Maybe allow a space expert to look at your seating area to help you maximize your patronage. Other than this minor inconvenience, this night was perfect.

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    Jeff

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We had a great dinner and plan on coming back soon! Food & staff were awesome!!

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    DennisR

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A delightful culinary experience with exceptional service

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    StanW

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    the food is prepared to look and taste great.best meal in town,hands down.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had another great experience at Bay Street Bistro. The food was outstanding. My wife and I will be back again.

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    Janie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The appetizers were to die for, especially the escargot. The Seabass and Lobster Special was delicious. Chocolate ganache was a perfect ending to a great meal.

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    Visitor

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, interesting, approachable wine list

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    mikem

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely amazing!!! The food was beyond delicious and the lemon blueberry cake was so superb I have no words,I will dream about that cake!!! A 10/10, a must try !!!

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33. JS

    JeffS

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We continue to have the best experience when eating at this restaurant. I would recommend this place for all your special occasions. Food is always delicious.

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34. DS

    DavidS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Excellent food served in a very quaint and relaxing atmosphere. Food tastes great but a bit pricey for the value.

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    CristinaLP

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely AMAZING! We came here for a little splurge date night and were not disappointed! One of the best meals we’ve had in Lakeland and we will certainly be back. Wine, food, ambiance, service ALL TOP NOTCH

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    Wawa

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Excellent service. Excellent wine. Excellent menu selection. Excellent sides. Excellent Cesar salad. Excellent sea bass special. Gave it four stars simply because my husband’s filet mignon was a bit salty and his salad lacked flavor. Liked the atmosphere although a bit confusing. Expected more of a French atmosphere but floor tile and art work did not work well with that theme. Glad we went. Enjoyable evening. Will be back.

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37. C

    Chefbear

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This visit was the amazing Duck perfectly medium paired with a great bottle of wine. Start was the butter nut squash soup nicely prepared for more of a consome where as a thicker finished with cream had been the trend for some time. Great service so just remember to make reservations in advance.

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    GerardS

    Tampa

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and Food was Top Notch! The Beef Wellington and Lamb were Delicious. A Gem in Lakeland, FL!

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    LauraT

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bay Street Bistro has an excellent menu selection

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    Joec

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal and atmosphere A real find

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