The Bay
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Seafood / Sushi. Wine strengths: California.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app, where members save venues, book tables and use the concierge.
The menu
What to order
- The Bay sushi roll
- Hot Mess sushi roll
- Point Washington Rolls
- Faux Ya Ya shrimp and grits
- Grouper Ravioli
- Crab Cake Benedict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Seafood / Sushi. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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The Bay
The wine
The Bay holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
- Beer program
Details
- Scenic
- Lively
- Rustic
- Energetic
- Well Known
- Cozy
- Family
- Group Dining
- Casual Hangout
- Date Night
- After Work
- Celebration
- Waterfront
- Live Music
- Terrace
- Standalone
- Beer Program
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- Waterfront
- A La Carte
- Beer
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Pescatarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Family-friendly, lively waterfront atmosphere with indoor and outdoor deck seating overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay, frequent live local music, beach bonfires, and a casual yet polished Gulf Coast feel.