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Bowley's on the Bay
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,116 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Middle River, Maryland · 0.2 mi to the sand
Casual beachfront venue dishing up comfort fare and cocktails with ocean views.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Phone (410) 335-8613
- Website bowleysonthebay.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“This by far is the best Waterfront Restaurant!”
What couples highlight
“The view at this place is spectacular—right there on the beach, where you can feel the sand between your toes and dip your feet in the water.”
From the reviews
This is a really cool atmosphere with great service and food. Our server was Jordan and she was absolutely amazing. Very quick and super friendly on a busy night. The Beach next to the restaurant is amazing and with the pool right next to it too! It’s a very nice restaurant and I would definitely recommend going here!!
Food will leave your mouth watering for some more. Service staff at your call to make sure your visit is pleasant. Ample parking, beach side view with palm trees.
The vibes at this place are great! It’s nice place for a date or to just simply hand out with friends by the water. I wish I could say the same for the food and alcoholic beverages. I prefer the rosemary lemon pasta and was immediately disappointed from the first bite.
This by far is the best Waterfront Restaurant! Every time we come, staff are so engaging and friendly and attentive. Tonight me and my brother had the food server Madison. She was on top of her game and so friendly we wanted to adopt her as family, and the manager Taylor also very kind.
Getting married at Bowley's on the Bay
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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