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The Bayside

Event venue · Revere, MA · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%51+32.4Reliability 28%0+0Replies to reviews 8%37+3Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 25Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.25SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#49 of 49 event venuesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.6 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · 10 photos
85%five-star reviews
3.86★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
24.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
3%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

The Bayside at a glance

Google reviewers rate The Bayside 4.6 out of 5 based on 151 reviews. Positive feedback frequently highlights the oceanfront location, harbor views, food quality, and generally helpful staff. However, critical reviews consistently cite poor communication, unprofessional management behavior, unexpected menu changes, and slow service. Additional complaints mention limited beverage options and high drink prices. The owner has responded to only 3% of these reviews.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 151 reviews (85% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 150 Google reviews (113 with written comments, 16 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 7, 2026.
  • Service: Event Venue serving Revere, Massachusetts.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other event venues

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and replies to reviews; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction51Reliability0Craft & service–Value–Momentum0Replies to reviews37Satisfaction: 51 (median 76)Reliability: 0 (median 90)Momentum: 0 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 37 (median 34)
The BaysideEvent Venues median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The Bayside: 51/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The Bayside: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.F
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 88.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The Bayside: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.F
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Bayside: 37/100 on this factor. Category median: 34.D
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Star ratings

150 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars12785%
  • 4 stars85%
  • 3 stars32%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star117%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 113 written reviews

  • Praise5681%
  • Complaints1319%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2841%
  • Would recommend2029%
  • Quality & results1319%
  • Communication57%
  • Speed & response23%
  • Honesty & trust11%

What customers talk about

We read 113 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Excellent service, a team of outstanding, attentive, and polite professionals.”
    “Totally unprofessional, argumentative and intentionally degrading.”
  • “Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to host a review.”
  • “The waitstaff is top-notch, the customer service is excellent, and the manager, Zelia Santos, was always attentive, providing outstanding service and…”
    “From little to no communication leading up to our event, to false promises, horrible attitude and even arguing and screaming at my family members.”
  • “The service was very nice; the girl who helped me explained everything, and the manager there has a very nice personality.”
    “…mily, and other vendors had to endure the complete unprofessionalism, poor communication, and discourtesy from both you and your staff.…”
  • “The service was wonderful; their help and support in organizing the event were timely and kind.”
  • “Trust me when I say this, 9/4/2022 was the best time of my life, and Bayside help make that day as special as it did.”

People customers mention

  • Boston 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Stefany2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Definitivamente elegí el mejor lugar para mi boda, gracias a Zelia y al staff por crear la boda de mis sueños estoy tan agradecida porque mi boda fue realmente maravillosa. Zelia es la mejor wedding planner captó todas mis ideas y le dio su toque y todo quedó de ensueño 1000 de 10 para The Bayside🤍🤍✨ los elegiría una y mil veces más 🫶🏼

Customer photo from Stefany's review
Bolo3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Lugar lindo, espaçoso, uma vista de tirar o fôlego. Ótimo atendimento, equipe de profissionais excelentes, atenciosos, educados. Muito prático o fato de vc encontrar tudo no msm lugar, desde comida, bebida, decoração, mesa de bolo e doces, simplesmente perfeito.

Kay2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★

The owner, Nilzelia Santos, could not have made this experience any worse… actually she definitely could, there’s clearly a common theme in her reviews. From little to no communication leading up to our event, to false promises, horrible attitude and even arguing and screaming at my family members. Totally…

Luis1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★

This was the worst venue I had my party at first. The management is very poor she's not professional, Then, thanked you, and she tells me now I pay for the lead floor but I have a turn the butterflies off to use it. Because it's gonna use a lot of electricity. Unfortunately, I had to turn the butterflies off.…

SLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★

Mixed Experience The venue's oceanfront location and Boston city views were highlights for me. However, service was slow with only two servers dealing with many tables to accommodate leading to confusion and upset guests. Some issues included unlimited beverages promised, but limited soda options and limited meat…

emmanuel4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Nicest place in MA NORTH SHORE AREA, clean, Spotless, nice customer service please support them

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 151 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Stefany Chavez2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stefany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Definitivamente elegí el mejor lugar para mi boda, gracias a Zelia y al staff por crear la boda de mis sueños estoy tan agradecida porque mi boda fue realmente maravillosa. Zelia es la mejor wedding planner captó todas mis ideas y le dio su toque y todo quedó de ensueño 1000 de 10 para The Bayside🤍🤍✨ los elegiría una y mil veces más 🫶🏼

Bolo e Cia3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bolo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lugar lindo, espaçoso, uma vista de tirar o fôlego. Ótimo atendimento, equipe de profissionais excelentes, atenciosos, educados. Muito prático o fato de vc encontrar tudo no msm lugar, desde comida, bebida, decoração, mesa de bolo e doces, simplesmente perfeito.

Javier Mérida2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Javier has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excelencia en amabilidad y atencion

Kay Dee2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The owner, Nilzelia Santos, could not have made this experience any worse… actually she definitely could, there’s clearly a common theme in her reviews. From little to no communication leading up to our event, to false promises, horrible attitude and even arguing and screaming at my family members. Totally unprofessional, argumentative and intentionally degrading. The bartender was rude to our guests and even closed our bar short of our allotted time. Highly dissatisfied with this establishment and greatly disappointed in how she treated my family. If we wanted this type of service I would’ve booked Chuck E. Cheese.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Dear Ms. Dee, Thank you for your feedback. Venues would be foolish to discount feedback. I apologize for any mis-interpretations from our staff that you felt were argumentative or loud. It is never our intention to offend our guests or their extended family. While communication patterns among varied cultures may appear rough or loud, I assure you, it by no means is any indication of how we feel about our guests. We are always grateful for our clientele. Ours is a very mixed group and we do our very best to be kind and calm, when dealing with any of our guests. Once again, we are appreciative of your feedback, and do our very best to make every event successful.. Sincerely, Zelia Santos Bayside Harbor View

alexandria rodriguesLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews alexandria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

It is highly regrettable that not only I, but also my significant other, family, and other vendors had to endure the complete unprofessionalism, poor communication, and discourtesy from both you and your staff. From the very first day I visited the venue, I was informed that several modifications were being made prior to my scheduled event. However, I was never updated that these changes were not occurring, which was the initial indication of the communication breakdown. I had to reach out to the venue a second time to confirm the event date and other details. As the event date approached, I had not finalized any food menu nor signed the contract. I had to make several calls before I could speak with someone to receive the menu and options. You later mentioned that they had entered my email incorrectly, and after I provided my email again via text, I still did not receive the menus or contract. I ultimately had to visit the venue in person, as I no longer felt comfortable communicating through email or text. This included inquiries about both the back green room and our bar preferences. Specifically, we requested that the green room be empty, and we were assured it would be, yet it was not. On the day of the event, the room was filled with furniture and storage chairs stacked inside. Rather than attempting to accommodate the situation and understand, you offered excuses, explaining that it was not your fault but rather the fault of your new hire, and that you had been up until 4 AM for the previous event. Meanwhile, my event was just a few hours away. We were told that the children would receive juice boxes, but they did not. Additionally, we were promised a mimosa bar would be set up, but on the day of the event, nothing was prepared. When asked if there were any specific drinks we wanted, we requested sangria and margaritas, along with a particular drink for which we provided specific ingredients. They claimed to have all the ingredients except grapefruit juice, which they assured us they could obtain without issue. However, on the day of the event(just hours beforehand), there was absolutely no mimosa bar. The bartender did not have grapefruit juice or the necessary ingredients. I was informed that this was a fully stocked bar. However, on the day of the event(just hours beforehand), there was absolutely no mimosa bar. The bartender did not have grapefruit juice or the necessary ingredients. I was informed that this was a fully stocked bar. While my family was preparing for the event, I was made aware that you exhibited a complete lack of professionalism and were exceedingly rude to everyone involved in the setup. My family and event planners could hear the shouting directed at the bartender, who was in her office and in the kitchen, just an hour prior to the event. This was once again very uncomfortable and unprofessional. After we attempted to resolve the initial issue with the green room not being vacated, we encountered the problem with the bar, which we then tried to address. However, the unprofessional behavior persisted among the entire staff. I received multiple complaints regarding the bartender's rudeness. He also took it upon himself to close the bar before 2 o'clock. He claimed he had already informed patrons that last call was at 1:58, despite the fact that our contract stipulated we had the venue until three. Once again, there was a complete absence of communication between the you/staff and myself. Additionally, several family members and friends reported that the serving staff were also quite rude when inquiries were made. It is regrettable that this venue is exceptionally beautiful; however, the lack of communication and professionalism significantly detracted from our experience. I would never consider booking here again and if you do make sure every detail is in writing of what you want down to napkins. This is the email I sent to the owner nilzelia santos who was also the point of contact. Still no response which goes to show you how much she cares. I'm sure bad review will get a reply tho.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Dear Ms. Rodriguez, First, I must say that I am grateful for your choosing our venue and your recent feedback. I can tell that by the tone in your review and email, you are disappointed, and for this I apologize. The planning of an event such as yours, goes on here day in and day out. I will admit that on occasion our communication with our clientele regarding mutual availability and making a strong connection to cover extensive details with said clients, can be difficult and on some occasions, not meet either of our expectations. And for this, I apologize. In review of your email with Jacque and our staff, we are looking at your event from different views. Sitting with “Our Clients” in person over and over again is our assurance and usually closes the door on the possibility for this or any kind of mis-communication. Reading your review and email was a more than a one time occurrence for me and what I can say is, I am sorry you feel the way you do. With hundreds of these events in our history, we have very very few, if any, that erupt in such brutal feedback. While our industry should always be open to feedback and constructive criticism, we must learn how to interpret and learn from each mistake and occurrence. I know from experience and actually being present at your event on May 17th, went exactly as planned. At least what was planned on paper and paid for. Any delays that you received in the early stages were 100% due to a telephone rally and a mistake in the email address. I have taken measures to present each client at an initial meeting a full package detailing our conversation and follow up with any custom arrangement and and pricing discussed. I have searched high and low and so did Jacque for any commitment (or notes) of the green room rental and all that can be recalled is that a discussion, but no actual booking of the green room took place. We searched our notes for discussions involving Sangria and Margarita and found nothing but Mimosa’s and Mocktails served from behind the bar. Minus the grapefruit juice, our bar was stocked. Any mis-communication with your guests from our staff has been covered and your comments relayed since receiving your email. I apologize, once again for any miscommunication on our part. Again, we thank you for your inquiry and the booking of your event. Sincerely, Zelia Santos Bayside Harbor View

Luis Angel1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Luis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This was the worst venue I had my party at first. The management is very poor she's not professional, Then, thanked you, and she tells me now I pay for the lead floor but I have a turn the butterflies off to use it. Because it's gonna use a lot of electricity. Unfortunately, I had to turn the butterflies off. Because it could be an outage of too much electricity.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. After reviewing our records, the contract for this event was signed under the names Klein and Alex. At this time, we are unable to identify the reviewer based on the information provided in this post. We would also like to clarify that the venue was not informed in advance by either the client or the decorator that additional illuminated décor and floor lighting would be brought in and used during the event. Prior notice of any electrical equipment is essential so that our team can properly assess power usage and ensure the safety of all guests. Once our staff became aware of the lighting setup, adjustments had to be made to prevent any potential electrical overload or outage. These decisions were made solely with guest safety and venue operations in mind. We remain committed to professionalism and clear communication with all of our clients and would welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns directly. Sincerely, Bayside Harbor View Management

yovani portillo7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews yovani has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The place is nice the food is ok. The people in charge is very rude

S SLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews S has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Mixed Experience The venue's oceanfront location and Boston city views were highlights for me. However, service was slow with only two servers dealing with many tables to accommodate leading to confusion and upset guests. Some issues included unlimited beverages promised, but limited soda options and limited meat options despite being a paid menu without notice of changes or any other accommodations on day of event. I only enjoyed this event due to the host and the activities planned for the evening was fun and full of laughs, good music and good food. A very big issue here is the manager on site was unapproachable and uninterested in guest requests. Better communication with host, guests and staff would improve future experiences. Management needs ro work on customer service as it is what creates more pleasant experiences for visitors.

emmanuel nelson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews emmanuel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nicest place in MA NORTH SHORE AREA, clean, Spotless, nice customer service please support them

Cayden Campusano2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cayden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fantastic service

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