Bay Local Eatery

Absolutely amazing service, Tuesday at 11:30am the place was full but no wait. Gluten free menu. Very customizable menu. Great drink specials (almost half off select drinks of the day). It’s in a strip mall but don’t judge by the cover. Got the crabcakes benni, lighthouse omelette, parm garlic tots, grits and fried biscuit. The crabcakes are phenomenal, tots have changed the game, fried biscuit is a heavenly donut and the grits are a cheesy delight. I will be back.

I would love to say I love this place, but there are some definite issues. Firstly, if you have sensitive hearing, this is not the place for you. It's extremely loud and feels like you are in an echo chamber. And it will take you about a half hour to be seated, apparently, most times people might typically go. We went at 1100 yesterday (Saturday, 10/8/23) and waited 40 minutes to be seated. Secondly, there are very few options for people who have food allergies. Allergies to cheese, gluten, nuts? Good luck trying to find something to eat. Thirdly, the cook apparently doesn't have a clue of the difference between scrambled eggs and a cheeseless omelet. I just had oral surgery and asked for two scrambled eggs because I have to stick to soft foods. Instead, I was brought a small dry, overcooked cheeseless omelet. I asked for two eggs. I couldn't even eat half of it. It was awful. Finally, it's expensive. Considering I only ordered 2 eggs and a bit of avocado on the side, a brunch for 5 of us put me back just shy of $250. Some of my family member enjoy this place. I just can't get on board. I eat out so infrequently that it's a real shame when I get to and the food is bad and not what you ordered.