Bug A Boo Bay

User Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

As an area resident and retired chef, I have visited this establishment quite a few times to try different foods, drinks, atmosphere, and other aspects of the place. Overall I have been quite disappointed with the food. On average it usually takes a long time for the food order to be completed and almost every time I have been there, some mistake in respect to my food order has happened. In addition, a couple of times my food came out cold or luke warm (not appetizing if you order sea food!!!). On the other hand the place is very unique with its interior design and provides a great atmosphere. The bar area is very neat and is almost completely separated from the dining area (a plus if you are bringing younger children). There is also an outside eating area, which during the summer, is a great place to hang out and relax. The service here isn't the greatest. It is often times very slow and even at sometimes rude. However, I personally do believe it is proper to leave a fair tip. Overall it is a good place to go with friends to have some drinks, but not recommended for a dinner party. The food is very expensive considering the quality. (Keep in mind that you are more or less paying for the atmosphere-not the quality of food). I would recommend that if you have not been here, to at least go and try it out (everyone has different opinions on what is good and what is not). From a chef's stand point however, I believe that they could greatly improve on quality.

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. If you are up in the Alexandria area and want a fun place to eat and have a good time, this is the place. They have a tropic theme much like "Margaritaville" and you can usually catch a few Jimmy Buffett songs on while you are there. They have a lot of outdoor seating and volleyball and live music as well as a tiki bar outside as well. I visit this establishment every time I am in the Alexandria area and would recommend it to anyone else that enjoys fun!

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User Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

I've been here a few times, but it seems like the quality of service is declining. The food is pretty good, the atmosphere was great, but our server was very rude. She wasn't happy to be there, and she certainly wasn't about to refill my water, and refused to get me the correct salad dressing I ordered. When it came to pay the bill, she was sweet, then after paying, cold as ice again. I tipped her well anyway. The food is fairly expensive, not quite worth it, but you're also paying for the neat atmosphere.

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