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Bays Bistro

183 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 3RE, England
0191 251 3567
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Ranked #22 of 67 restaurants in Whitley Bay
Price range: INR878 - INR2,634
Cuisines: Mediterranean, British
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: We have gained a reputation for offering great quality food prepared by our team of chefs. Our menu is British with Mediterranean influences and combines ingredients from the continent with a modern style of Bistro cooking. Wherever possible we use seasonal produce from local suppliers.
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Whitley Bay
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

First time been to Bays since the new owners took over and we won't be going back. After having to ask for a couple of pre dinner drinks the waiter was not happy as the bar is not at the front desk anymore so would have to get them from another place which seemed a bit of a hassle for... More

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9 May 2013

Taken from Wikipedia "The salt in cooking wine inhibits the growth of the microorganisms that produce acetic acid. This will preserve a bottle of cooking wine, which may be opened and used occasionally over a long period of time." Taken from Italian culinary foundation STRACOTTO: Meat braised with herbs, vegetables and spices, cooked very slowly and for a long time... More

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82 reviews 82 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

first time at bays bistro,have drove past many times thinking i need to give this place a go.....well im glad we did,lovely decor relaxing,good music in the background not to loud,really friendly staff and they took the time to see if you were happy with your meal....well we were. £7.95 for 2 course special on a saturday evening between 5.30... More

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See 9 more reviews by misterjohn for Whitley Bay
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Partner & I visited this well known landmark for the first time. Initial impressions were ok with decor fresh but a little confused. Jazz soundtrack was a definite turn off for me but I have to say the food was excellent. Black pudding starter was great! Price wise its not the cheapest by far. Need to put something on to... More

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See 4 more reviews by MrBrightEyes for Whitley Bay
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Took my brothers (one live in near Cannes, and eats out regularly at 5 star restaurants on The Cote d'Azure) on Thursday along with my husband and my brother's French wife. The food was excellent. My brother was very impressed and so was the rest of us. The owner was lovely and came out to speak to us and explain... More

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Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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19 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Went for lunch with my parents who were celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary. This was my second visit since new owners had taken over and my parents first. There was a distinct lack of warmth from the two staff waiting on the tables. Briefly: Ambience - None Service - Complacent Food - Average, nothing special. No WOW factor Value -... More

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Whitley Bay
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Went there on a Wednesday at 7pm for an anniversary dinner. This restaurant had changed hands 8 months ago and this was our first visit under the new management. We were welcomed promptly and shown to our table. There were about a dozen other guests. We were offered either the Early Bird (+ £2 because it was after 6.30pm) or... More

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Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Called Monday night for a pre-threatre meal. Used the early bird option. Well cooked and well presented three course meal. From Black pudding starter, through a fish pie mains and a cheese cake finale. Will definately use again.

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Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

We attended with friends after having been twice before and was very disappointed. The starters were poor. My prawn cocktail was mainly a few shrimps with loads of sauce and my husband's black pudding was absolutely dry. My main course and my husband's wasn't much better. However the waiting service was excellent. It is a pity the food is going... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

My previous review of this Bistro was extremely favourable and because of this I suggested to three friends that we meet there for lunch. My choice of main course was so disappointing. The dish had a fancy name but when it was served - after an extremely long wait (the restaurant was not at all busy) - it amounted to... More

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North Shields, United Kingdom
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Very goo0d menu. Pleasant evening fora party; excellent service. the staff were most helpful to all of us.

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