An Elevated BayHouse

By Katie McFadden

Since 2001, The BayHouse in Breezy Point has been a go to for drinks, food and an unbeatable bayside view of the Manhattan skyline, Coney Island and the Marine Parkway Bridge. But over the past few weeks, The BayHouse has undergone a transformation that offers an unbeatable view inside, with a seaside feel flowing from its menus to the décor and to the new paint on its walls, and an elevated experience from its cuisine to its service.

Step up to The BayHouse and take in the beautiful views before stepping into the recently renovated space that reflects the scenery out the windows. A new coat of paint brings ocean-inspired blues, grays and seagrass greens to the space, decorated with nautical touches like anchors, ship wheels, propellors and replica sailboats, giving guests a feeling of being at sea, in a more open space with new tables and seating. All of that was done in less than two weeks in February, but it came after months of smaller changes from upgraded cutlery, plates and napkins to new menu books with beloved classic dishes like the BayHouse burger, baked mozzarella, dumplings, salmon, crab cakes and more, and new ones, like a Sunday brunch menu with mouthwatering options like biscuits and chorizo gravy, bananas foster French toast and more. It’s all created by their longtime chef and a new brunch-focused chef, who have elevated the dishes with the help of new kitchen equipment and served by waitstaff who have been trained to deliver the best experience. Pair your dishes with an Instagram-worthy cocktail from the new drink options, or stop by for happy hour with deals on all your favorite beverages. And in the coming weeks, there will be more to look forward to, with even more seafood-focused options on the menu and a raw bar.

On July 31, 2025, longtime owner of The BayHouse, Sean Sheridan, died at age 64. But his legacy lives on in the beautiful restaurant and bar he built. His wife, Maureen Sheridan, has taken the helm with a dedicated crew by her side and a customer base steering the direction, bringing The BayHouse to an even more elevated level that Sean had always dreamed of.

Suddenly finding herself as a head restaurateur, in addition to raising two sons and working for the NYC Department of Education, Maureen Sheridan recruited a knowledgeable team to help her reach her goals after listening to feedback from customers. “There was a big push to make changes after listening to the community and putting out surveys to learn what it is that they like,” Sheridan said. To make those improvements, Sheridan reached out to Amy King. A former local business owner who had left hospitality, King was reeled back in with the goal of helping Maureen make her mission a success, taking on the role of manager. King then reached out to local realtor Susan Natale, who has a talent for marketing and social media, to operate The BayHouse’s new social media accounts and help with event planning. Bobby Reilly, with 15 years of experience in hospitality including managing and bartending, was looking to move back home to Breezy Point and was sold on the opportunity to be a part of the team at The BayHouse, co-managing, training staff, elevating the bar offerings and improving the restaurant website, which now offers an opportunity to order online for takeout and make reservations.

Sheridan says she couldn’t do it without them. “It takes a team on so many aspects and a great, supportive staff to help improve upon The BayHouse. Every day they’re here, speaking to customers and being a positive energy that keeps people coming. This vision could not have been done by one person, so finding strength in so many people and letting them bring their skills to the table has enabled us to fulfill our dreams and see this vision come to life,” Sheridan said.

As the team got to work on making small but noticeable improvements ahead of the major renovation, they introduced fun, new activities for the slower winter season to give the community something to do. From an oyster night, a candle-making night, paint events, a festive Grinch day, a pasta-making class and a Galentine’s charcuterie class, the BayHouse spent the winter teaming up with other small businesses to bring fun opportunities to the space.

But as the weather warms up, they’re shifting focus to booking private events, which are already filling up for communions, confirmations, graduations, birthdays and more, in addition to operating regular dinner service six days a weeks, lunch and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday brunch, along with filling the calendar with live music events at least twice a week.

Although the changes have been a lot, the team says it’s worth it. “It’s been fun. It’s been a lot of work, but we’ve all been working together to get here, and we plan on continuing to make it better every day,” King said. “This is everything that the customers have been asking for,” Natale said. With new menu options coming soon, the team is excited to roll into their first summer with the brand new BayHouse. “Breezy comes to life in the summer, and we’re very excited about providing something great for people,” Reilly said.

Since they reopened on February 27 after the major renovation, the team has been enjoying the feedback from customers. “It’s overwhelmingly positive,” Reilly said. “Everybody’s eyes open wide when they come in. They’re excited to see the changes.”

And it serves as reassurance that they’re carrying on a legacy that Sean Sheridan would be proud of. “This was always Sean’s dream, and I wanted to fulfill that. I’m proud of the work that’s been done and the team’s dedication to bringing the vision that we wanted. We’re pleased about what the customers are saying, and we appreciate their continued support. We’re looking forward to being open and moving into spring and summer and welcoming people to enjoy time with their families and experience a new life at The BayHouse,” Sheridan said. “I think Sean would be very proud of his wife, Maureen, and their two sons, Sean Andrew and John, and this community for what they’ve accomplished,” King added. “Sean would be smiling down on them, and we’ll continue to do it in his memory.”

The BayHouse is located at 500 Bayside Drive in Breezy Point. If driving, non-Breezy residents must stop at the booth for a token and a parking pass to access the parking lot. There are plans to open seven days a week in the summer, but for now, the hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to close. Fridays and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to close. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to close. The kitchen is open until 9 p.m. For menus, online ordering, reservations and party inquiries, head to www.bayhousebreezypoint.com, call 347-926-4926, and follow @bayhousebreezy on Instagram and The BayHouse Breezy on Facebook for updates.