Tavern On The Bay

Name: Tavern On The Bay
Address: 800 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ, United States, 08244-2308
Telephone: (609) 926-3500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.3

3.3

226 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem

Tavern on the Bay is a contemporary shore restaurant located right on the bay in Somers Point, just minutes from Atlantic City.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Italian
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 926-3500
Website
https://tavernonthebaysomerspoint.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
800 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244-2308
Area
Somers Point
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

Clams on the HalfUSD 14.00
Oysters on the HalfUSD 15.00
Shrimp CocktailUSD 16.00
with Lemon & Cocktail Sauce
Sauteed MussselsUSD 16.00
Red or White
Spinach DipUSD 16.00
Homemade Spinach dip served with fresh chips
Bacon Wrapped ScallopsUSD 17.00
Fresh Seafood Scallops Wrapped in bacon
Fried CalamariUSD 14.00

Salads

Chicken and Shrimp Extra

Classic CaesarUSD 16.00
with Shaved Imported Aged Romano Cheese
Buffalo Mozzarella Tomato SaladUSD 18.00
with Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, and Balsamic Reduction Dressing
Lobster BisqueUSD 12.00

Pastas

Frutti di Mar Over LinguineUSD 29.00
Clams, Calamari, Mussels, with a Light Marinara Basil Sauce
Linguine Clam Sauce (Red or White)USD 25.00
with Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil, and White Wine Sauce

Seafood

Served with Vegetable of the Day

Maryland Crab CakesUSD 32.00
Served with Homemade Aioli
Stuffed ShrimpUSD 34.00
with Crab Meat
Pan Seared Seasoned Atlantic SalmonUSD 26.00
Sea Scallops OreganataUSD 29.00
with Seasoned, Toasted Bread Crumbs and White Wine Butter Sauce
Twin 8oz. Lobster Tails Broiled
with Butter Sauce
- M/P

Meats & Poultry

Served with Vegetable of the Day

Grilled 16oz. RibeyeUSD 39.00
Filet Mignon 8oz.USD 36.00
with a Cognac Demi-Glace
Grilled Chicken Marinated in Olive OilUSD 23.00
Lemon
Chefs SpecialUSD 51.00
Surf & Turf with an 8oz. Filet, 6oz. Lobster Tail with a Merlot Wine Sauce

Signature Sandwiches

Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles, and Fries

Angus Bacon BurgerUSD 16.00
with Cheddar Cheese
Grilled Chicken BurgerUSD 16.00
Fish and ChipsUSD 20.00

Desserts

Deep Dish Apple PieUSD 9.00
Deconstructed Apple Pie
N.Y.CheesecakeUSD 9.00
Chocolate BrownieUSD 9.00
SorbetUSD 9.00

What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.3

3.3 based on all time ratings

3.3Food
3.6Service
4Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavern On The Bay offers "spectacular views" and a charming waterfront setting, making it a picturesque dining location. While service experiences vary, the "friendly staff" and enjoyable ambiance are consistently highlighted. Some dishes, like the filet and calamari, receive praise, though the menu is described as limited. The venue's atmosphere remains a notable draw.

226 Reviews

S
Stewart
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
09/01/24 Service was way too slow. We waited 15 minutes after we sat down to give our drink order. Food is just so so.
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Marion
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great location-and they accommodated our request for by the window. Service was not good-did not clear plates in between courses. Never refilled water glasses. Didn’t clear dishes before coffee and dessert. Server tried to be pleasant but seemed over his head. In fact, didn’t ask if wanted coffee or dessert. Lingered a little bit with our friends and the owner? Manager? Kept standing in the doorway making us feel uncomfortable. If they had cleared the table maybe we would have left sooner. Food was ok.
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Pam
VIP
Philadelphia
18 reviews
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible food service and ambience. Everything is wrong about this place.
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Julia
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was lovely, food was alright, lovely space and outdoor dining was fun. Not only was our server, Tracey, great, but you could see that the other servers were just as attentive to their tables.
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Aaron
New Jersey
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Extremely understaffed and disorganized, owner stepped out during dinner rush
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Molly
VIP
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went to Tavern on the Bay because all the other restaurants had a long wait. There was a reason that there was no wait fir this restaurant The service was the slowest we have ever experienced. We are not super picky but the food was sub par. The portions and quality were not good for the price. I would not recommend or go back.
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Joaan
Atlantic City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 5 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately for us, the Tavern was understaffed. We sat on the deck surrounded by tables that had not been cleared and were being visited by seagulls. Also, we waited an hour for a simple cocktail. Why didn't we leave? The other restaurants in Somers Point were not open on a Monday evening. When our food arrived it was prepared well and tasted fresh. The stuffed shrimp were delicious. The manager and one server on staff were very friendly, but could not handle the number of guests.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was just okay this time. Service was a little slow. For the price, I expected more.
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Patsy
VIP
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We regularly dine here every summer. This visit was disappointing. The restroom was disgusting and there were ants crawling on both of our menus. Although we love the food here, we will have to find another spot.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Went there tonight for my daughter’s birthday dinner. Nice atmosphere, good music, food was not so-so…Lobster bisque sooo salty. I’m sure it would’ve been better if it were served in a different and timely manner. The server Kelly was absolutely horrible. Honestly, we waited for almost 30 minutes to even get something to drink. Forget about the long time to order appetizers, salad and dinner. Thomas, who was the assistant Manager, was awesome. He could not have been more accommodating, friendly and most especially, professional in attempting to get us our drinks, food and whatever we needed. Caleb, the Manager was very understanding of the whole situation and handled business appropriately. All of the other staff members were so friendly, asking us if we needed anything, except for ours, Kelly. If you get her, don’t waste your time-just leave. She’ll completely ignore you too. But if you go there, look for Thomas. He’ll be sure that it is a good experience.
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Tavern On The Bay is rated 3.3 stars by 226 OpenTable diners.

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800 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244-2308

Additional information

Area
Somers Point
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

Website
https://tavernonthebaysomerspoint.com/
Phone number
(609) 926-3500

Tavern On The Bay

Not bookable

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Appetizers

Clams on the HalfUSD 14.00

Oysters on the HalfUSD 15.00

Shrimp CocktailUSD 16.00

Sauteed MussselsUSD 16.00

Spinach DipUSD 16.00

Bacon Wrapped ScallopsUSD 17.00

Fried CalamariUSD 14.00

Salads

Classic CaesarUSD 16.00

Buffalo Mozzarella Tomato SaladUSD 18.00

Lobster BisqueUSD 12.00

Pastas

Frutti di Mar Over LinguineUSD 29.00

Linguine Clam Sauce (Red or White)USD 25.00

Seafood

Maryland Crab CakesUSD 32.00

Stuffed ShrimpUSD 34.00

Pan Seared Seasoned Atlantic SalmonUSD 26.00

Sea Scallops OreganataUSD 29.00

Twin 8oz. Lobster Tails Broiled

Meats & Poultry

Grilled 16oz. RibeyeUSD 39.00

Filet Mignon 8oz.USD 36.00

Grilled Chicken Marinated in Olive OilUSD 23.00

Chefs SpecialUSD 51.00

Signature Sandwiches

Angus Bacon BurgerUSD 16.00

Grilled Chicken BurgerUSD 16.00

Fish and ChipsUSD 20.00

Desserts

Deep Dish Apple PieUSD 9.00

N.Y.CheesecakeUSD 9.00

Chocolate BrownieUSD 9.00

SorbetUSD 9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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