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Since our opening in a renovated 1920 Spanish Colonial building aboard MCRD, The Bay View has vaulted to being a restaurant known for impeccable service and a focus on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Our elegant and beautifuly appointed dining room complements the artful creations coming out of our kitchen. The diversity of our dishes makes this dining landmark an ideal choice for families or groups.

The Bay View is happy to provide private parties and catered events for: Active duty, retired or reserve officers, enlisted personnel from all military branches and dependents. We also cater to DoD employees graded GS-5 and above; DoD contractors, Non-Appropriated Fund employees, police and fire departments, federal and state agencies and many other similar individuals, groups and agencies.

We delight diners with a menu featuring fresh artisan grown products. Reservations are suggested for parties of ten or more. To inform us of your private party information such as group or department events, training meetings or military educational seminars please contact our Catering Department. Catered events are available seven days a week.

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Meredith Sent on 04/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The Bay View Restaurant is a beautiful place. I had my wedding there and couldn't be happier. The views are amazing, their staff is so accommodating and their food is fantastic. Kristina the catering manager was so very helpful with the planning and organizing the timeline and different parts of my wedding. I was planning my wedding from across country so it was difficult working with all of my vendors. I put quite a few calls into Kristina with different questions and requests and she was always very responsive and made everything happen just the way I wanted it to. It was such a special night. I was so happy we were able to get married at such a beautiful place. Thank You Bay View Restaurant!! What a great place to start a life with the love of my life! :)
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Tracy Sent on 05/22/2010
4.8 out of 5 rating
GORGEOUS venue or a fraction of the cost!
Get married outside in a grassy area next to the water and have the reception in the same location in a ballroom with hardwood floors.
We paid $35 per person for a buffet style dinner and let me just tell you, our guests raved about the food! Because it's a military base, there is no sales tax and the gratuity is only 19% (as compared to 22% at some resorts.)
Susan, the catering manager was a joy every time I met with her and at times I even dropped in unexpected. She recommended vendors, many of which offered a military discount.
Because the venue was so inexpensive, I had money in my budget for other things such a butterfly release, antique car rental, lavish floral arrangements, etc. I also paid a little extra to have vendors bring ceremony chairs and table cloths because MCRD's were not the best, but it was never an issue to have so many outside vendors.
Based on my guests reviews, I highly recommend this venue!

(you do not have to be IN the military to use this venue)
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Jessica Sent on 03/04/2012
3.9 out of 5 rating
I chose to get married at the Bay View (on MCRD grounds) because it mixed look of water without having to have a beach type wedding. And since my wedding was at the end of July it was important to me that my guests along with my bridal party did not bake in the heat. The Bay View was able to offer us a peferct background. Along with great food. The staff was not all pleasent to deal with, and I felt could have offered more assistance in some of the orgainizing. But all in all my wedding was perfect!
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