Bayview Seafood House

Bayview Seafood House is a seafood restaurant on Dragonara Road in St Julian's, on Malta's north-east coast. It sits close to the Vivaldi Hotel parking, which is a useful landmark if you are finding your way on foot or by taxi. The restaurant is built around one idea: fresh catches prepared with care, served against a seaside backdrop, with recipes that use local ingredients.

On VisitMalta.co.uk it appears in our directory of fish markets and seafood suppliers in Malta, which makes it a natural stop for anyone who wants to eat fish where the sea is close.

What is on the menu

Seafood is the whole focus. The dishes that stand out on the restaurant's own pages are lobster, fresh fish and red crab, and the kitchen presents them as hot and tasty plates made fresh every day. The website also speaks of a gastronomic journey for seafood lovers, with chefs who take pride in artistry and an atmosphere that is calm and oceanic.

The restaurant's website also has a menu, an events page, a gallery and a blog, so it is worth asking about the current menu and any private events when you get in touch. Prices are not listed here, so check them with the restaurant when you enquire. If you are travelling from the UK, it helps to know that Malta's seafood tends to follow the day's catch, so the best approach is to ask what is freshest on the evening you visit rather than fixing on a single dish in advance.

Opening hours

The restaurant serves dinner every day from 18:00 to 23:00. On Sundays it also opens for lunch, from 12:00 to 15:00, before reopening for the evening, which makes Sunday the one day on which a long, relaxed seafood lunch is possible. The kitchen stays open throughout these hours, so there is no need to worry about arriving late within the evening session.

Because the restaurant is a sit-down venue with a reservation service, booking ahead is sensible at busy times such as summer evenings and weekends. Dinner starts at 18:00, which suits an early meal before a night out in the area, and the 23:00 close leaves room for a leisurely evening. A Sunday lunch followed by a walk along the coast is a pleasant alternative if you would rather keep the evening free.

Visiting St Julian's

St Julian's is one of the liveliest areas of Malta, with a busy waterfront, plenty of nightlife and a large choice of hotels. To compare places to stay, see our guides to hotels in Sliema and St Julian's and to where to stay in Malta. If you are planning your journey, our pages on flights to Malta from the UK and the Malta weather guide help you choose when to go, and an evening by the sea is at its best in the warmer months, when the long daylight hours stretch dinner into a slow, enjoyable occasion.

For daytime ideas, try things to do in Malta, the capital in our Valletta guide or the best beaches in Malta. If you are thinking of staying longer, our relocating to Malta guide covers the practicalities.

How to reserve

The restaurant takes table reservations, and the more detail you give, the easier it is for the team to prepare. Mention whether you would like a quiet table, whether you are celebrating something, and whether anyone in your party has dietary needs or allergies, since seafood dishes often involve shellfish. To ask about a booking, a group or an occasion, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page, telling us the date, the number of guests and any preferences, and we will pass your message to the restaurant.