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Bay Street Bistro, Lakeland, FL

Bay Street Bistro

4.8
4.8
937 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
The Bay Street Bistro is an eclectic restaurant and art gallery serving French, Italian and American cuisine, as well as displaying the areas most talented artists.

The Bay Street Bistro is your destination for top quality dining in a relaxed atmosphere, located conveniently in downtown Lakeland, FL. We pride ourselves on making everything possible from scratch, using the highest quality ingredients we can find!

We are also available for private bookings, dinner parties, business meetings and catering for your next event.

NOTE: Reservations of a party of 6 or more, please call us directly at: 863-683-4229.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available after 5pm in the parking lot on the ride side of our building. Private lot signs are posted in the parking area, however there is free public parking in the lot after 5pm every day.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Smith

What 937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bay Street Bistro in Lakeland is a cherished dining spot known for its "amazing food," "great service," and "romantic" ambiance. Diners rave about the "excellent seafood," especially the Chilean Sea Bass, and the "creative desserts." It's a perfect venue for "special occasions" with its "attentive staff" and "cozy" atmosphere.

937 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and wonderful service. A bit pricey but worth it for the quality of food and preparation!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with friends on our first visit. Parking was convenient just next-door. We were seated at the table by the window. On a Thursday night the restaurant was quiet and so was the street outside. The round tables were perfect for conversation and the noise level was low. Each couple chose to split a meal and my husband and I split the 20 ounce prime rib. It was perfection! In fact, every item we were served from the pre-appetizers to the soft rolls and butter to the pear salad to our entrée of prime rib, mashed potatoes, and vegetables served hot and delicious. The pepper crust on the prime rib was to die for! Everything on our place was crave worthy. Can’t wait to go back!

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  3. Marie

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very quaint very intimate amazing servers very clean. Food was awesome. Couldn’t ask for a better little place to go.

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  4. Bryan

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food... Sydney was an excellent server... fantastic service....

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  5. Diane

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The mussels and the herb crusted lamb are always perfect. Great date night upscale restaurant.

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  6. Pete

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great experience and great service! Ileana was awesome!!!

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  7. steve

    Yosemite3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant sort of hidden on north end of downtown Lakeland. Beef Wellington the best in Central Florida!

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  8. Mark

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a tad pricey, but if you are willing to pay extra, it's the best food in Polk County.

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  9. Pixie

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for a special occasion. Food is prepared with seasonings instead of just a lot of butter, oil, and cream. Everything is delicious. Generous portions still taste great the next day. We can't wait to return.

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  10. Missy VIP

    Orlando1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Lackluster experience. Waitress was kind but service in general was very slow. Food is not on par for the price point, and quality and plating were not up to a fine dining standard.

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FAQs

Bay Street Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 937 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Bay Street Bistro

211 E Bay St, Lakeland, FL 33801

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available after 5pm in the parking lot on the ride side of our building. Private lot signs are posted in the parking area, however there is free public parking in the lot after 5pm every day.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Smith
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