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The Bay House

4.5 (29)
$50 and over
American
301 Main St, Dayton, OR 97114

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Originally located on the Oregon Coast for 45 years, The Bay House relocated in May of 2025 to Dayton, Oregon, a charming small town in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Our amazing culinary team consists of four professional chefs who collabarate, turning simple farm fresh ingrediants into something extrordinary. Our commitment to world-class hospitality and service is unparalleled, and we remain one of only four AAA 4-Diamond restaurants in Oregon. We earned the 2024 and 2025 DiRōNA Award of Excellence that recognizes the top restaurants across North America. Steve Wilson and Maureen OCallaghan, husband and wife, transformed an historic church located on the town square and all its beauty into an elegant and sophisticated fine dining space while maintaining a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. Our wine program, the largest in the state, features 2600 selections from Oregon, Washington, California, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Australia. An experience to remember!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nathan, Conan, Alex, Susie
  • Neighborhood
    Dayton
  • Cross street
    Located at 3rd and Main on the town square in Dayton, Oregon
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 29 people are saying

The Bay House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 0.1Value

NoiseModerate

29 Reviews
  1. Richlandguy

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Scored excellent overall because it was very high in all grading areas. Very friendly staff, very good service, tasting menu was very good. Not enough Washington wines on the wine list.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2013

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Go for the view and never mind the prices.

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  3. Graphie

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of four dined at The Bay House to celebrate a wedding anniversary and a birthday. The evening was outstanding in every sense of the word. We began with an appetizer of clams that was generous and done to perfection. It was enough for our table to share. The salads were small, but in proportion to the rest of the meal. Two of us had scallops (5) accompanied by a luscious sauce and vegetable. The other two meals consisted of beef cooked just right for our rare meat eaters. Cocktails and wine were superb. For dessert the creme brulee was the perfect topper. This was a memorable meal and worth every cent. Yes, it was expensive, but for a special occasion, it can't be beat at the coast.

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  4. Bodyimager VIP

    Portland / Oregon33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to the Bay House about 4 times over the past 10 years. each time it gets better. only advice is stick with the wine selections, as there are many to chose from. Cocktails are not their strength.

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  5. JeffC VIP

    Portland / Oregon65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been to the Bay House for dinner many times over many years,and it has always been excellent. This time was no different. The menu is not quite as large or as seafood-oriented as in the past, but the food was excellent and our service was top notch. The only off-note was a very pricy corkage fee.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All that we expected for one of the best on the Oregon Coast.

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  7. RussB

    Virginia13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 18, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a truly great meal at The Bay House, the food was just outstanding and complimented by the service from John. Extensive wine list and John helped us to find the right one for our dinner. Six people and we were all pleased with our meals, definitely will go back when in the area.

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  8. diner

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 7, 2012

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Bay House has a great view and good food, but the menu selections have diminished over the years. There were only four entree choices. Although the food pairings were excellent, we never received the appetizer we ordered and our food was cold when it arrived at our table. Given the price and our previous experiences, we expected better.

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  9. diner

    Portland / Oregon189 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 6, 2012

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to the Bay House many imes on our visits to the coast. The food is oonsistent and the service is always great. We had salmon and pork beef tenderloing and they were fabulous.

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  10. midnight

    Vancouver / British Columbia18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 7, 2012

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    A visit after a long absence. New ownership, new menu, and slightly disappointing, especially the salads. But, the wild salmon was the best that I have been served in a long time, generous and perfectly cooked. But really, where else to eat in Lincoln City?

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The Bay House is rated 4.5 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Bay House

301 Main St, Dayton, OR 97114

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at 3rd and Main on the town square in Dayton, Oregon
  • Neighborhood
    Dayton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nathan, Conan, Alex, Susie
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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