Location: Bay City
Top Restaurants in Bay City
Top Things to do in Bay City
- 1. Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
- 2. Riverwalk Pier
- 3. Bay City State Recreation Area
- 4. Bay Antique Center
- 5. Wenonah Park
- 6. Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center
- 7. Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
- 8. Center Avenue Historic District
- 9. Veterans Memorial Park
- 10. The Historical Museum of Bay County
Where to Eat in Bay City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Bay City is a city in Bay County, Michigan, located near the base of the Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 34,932, and is the principal city of the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City Combined Statistical Area. The city, along with nearby Midland and Saginaw, form the Greater Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan, which has more recently been called the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Things to do in Bay City
1. BJay's Pizza and Coneys
Overall Ratings
5 based on 440 reviews
Reviewed By Karen J - Midland, Michigan
The pizza is amazing and made movie night with the grandchildren extra special. The breadstick seem to never make it home so we will have to order double next time!
2. Brooklyn Boyz Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Reggaewanderer - Hale, Michigan
The atmosphere is fantastic. The service was even better (Danielle). Our pizza was excellent...garlic knots, salads and calamari were all above average. It is by far the best pizza in the entire Great Lakes Bay Region. We can't wait to go back.Thank you for your lovely note. I so appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Brooklyn Boyz in Bay City!
3. Latitude 43
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By aruba11344 - Bay City, Michigan
Me and my fiancé have been wanting Latitudes smoked Prime Rib for awhile now but with both of our busy schedules sometimes is hard to get out and about. Friday February 9th it snowed quite a bit so we thought we would be able to get in and out quickly without having to wait to long. We figured others would stay in due to the weather. We were wrong! Latitude was just as busy as ever. We had a short wait and then were seated about 7 45 pm. After taking our drink orders the waitress returned and asked what we would like for dinner. Both of us said that we would like the prime rib. Our waitress informed us there was a large party they were waiting to finish ordering to see if there would be enough for us. Really? It should be first come first served. I was starting to wonder if my money wasn’t green enough for these people or something. We let the waitress know the only reason we came to latitudes was for the prime rib. She left and talked to a manager and after a few minutes returned to let us know they would be able to get us both the prime rib. Nice. While we waited we decided to order some calamari. About ten minutes later a female manager, taller, brownish hair, maybe late twenties to thirty came over to our table and explained due to some miscommunication our meal was going to be ready very soon. Not exactly sure why (but we had not even gotten our salads or appetizer yet) She apologized and immediately, without me asking, offered to comp our appetizer. That is smart thinking!!! She turned a negative into a positive for me real quick. That’s what your supposed to do. Make the customers dining experience a good one. If you make a mistake find a way to make it better. An “I’m sorry” only goes so far. But free calamari rings, that puts a smile on your face. So many restaurants could care less now days. I’m sorry I forgot your name but good job young lady. Either your a smart girl or was trained well. Maybe a bit of both. Our prime rib turned out awsome. Calamari rings were very good, and a nice amount of them. Easily enough for 4 people. Both our margaritas were good. We ended up having an awsome evening
4. Old City Hall Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By Nyormirror - Bay City, Michigan
Went here for lunch and had their always excellent chicken nachos. My friend had the cob salad which he said was very good. Service was excellent. Both, table, high top and bar seating. Full bar. Wifi. Limited street parking. Numerous beers and wines but unfortunately they do not offer flights. I have and will return.
5. Lucky's Steak House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By dnrdavies - Midland,Mi.
We recently had a family Christmas get together here. My wife and I shared the 20 oz Porterhouse steak. It came with 2 sides. We had a salad and the fries. The salad was very fresh. The steak was cooked as ordered and was excellent. Others in our group had the sirloin steak, the ribs and the prime time. Everyone was satisfied with what they ordered. Service was very good. The only negative was the that our table was located right near the doorway which had lots of traffic.
6. Gatsby's Saloon And Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Gatsby's Seafood & Steakhouse is owned and operated by Rick Revette. The Revette family is well known for owning restaurants for the past 75 years. Mr. Revette also owns Mulligans Pub downtown another Bay City favorite for 27 years. You will see Rick running around serving food, washing glasses and bussing tables most day and nights. He is committed to serving quality food at a very reasonable price and making sure everyone has an enjoyable time. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with the turn of the century brick walls and soft accent lighting. It is tastefully decorated in a Roaring Twenties theme.
Reviewed By Nyormirror - Bay City, Michigan
I had a perch dinner takeout with friends on Friday. The perch were small and lightly battered, but were good along with the baked potato. The breadstick was undercooked and the coleslaw was runny. I also consider $14.99 on the high side compared to other area perch meals available. I probably will return since I have heard good things but just won’t get the perch.
7. American Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By 207alba9 - Michigan
Always good casual food. A limited menu- all very good. I had the Salmon Burger with some ? sauce on lettuce with sweet potato fries instead of French fries. And wish I'd had a beer! The burger was scrumptious. I mentioned it the next day to friends. They'd had it before and agreed. Servers are friendly. AK is small, modern, but oh, great good.
8. Real Seafood Company - Bay City
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
We are a contemporary seafood restaurant that offers the freshest fish and premium seafood from the waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy fresh oysters, lobster, shrimp, and the authentic flavors of seasonal and local produce. Everything is made fresh to order.
Reviewed By Chrisjim32 - Michigan
Reservations are recommended. The food was good, not spectacular but certainly better than Red Lobster. Beautiful place right on the river so it was pleasant. I don't recommend the bloody mary, it was awful but the lobster linguine was good and had plenty of it. Hubby had the seared scallops and he said they were very tasty. He got the blue cheese cole slaw and said he wouldn't order again. So over all the food was decent, the ambiance was nice but the prices were ridiculous. It was 104.00 for the two of us without the tip. We each had a bloody mary, 3 oysters, and our entree. If it had been outstanding, I would have given a 5 but between the price and food being average, I thought a 4 was more appropriate.
9. Uptown Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Uptown Grill offers an upscale big city feel with seating for around 70 inside and about 30 outside. We serve breakfast and lunch all day.
Reviewed By Stitcherjer - Bay City, Michigan
The food was delicious!! We had a buffet set-up at work and all the different options were great. Beef tips, chicken, lasagna, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit salad with huge blueberries and salad.
The people that delivered the food helped set it up and took it back down.
10. Riverfront Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
The Riverfront Grille at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront, is the crown jewel of casual upscale dining in downtown Bay City. The relaxed atmosphere is great for everyday dining and all special occasions. Indulge in American and regional cuisine at our riverfront restaurant, featuring seasonal outdoor seating and spectacular views. Or relax in the evening with your favorite cocktail in our Riverfront Lounge featuring local microbrews and Michigan wines. The food and drink we offer meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and seasonal availability and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking.
Reviewed By karjer21 - Newnan, Georgia
Hosted a family dinner at the Riverfront Grille and was absolutely satisfied by the server, the quality of food and the quantity of food. From the moment we sat down until we left about 2 hours later it was a wonderful meal. The attention to detail my Sam your server and also the other staff members was excellent. The food was served hot and exactly how it was requested to be served. It was a most exceptional meal made even better by the service and the staff.
