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RipTide Restaurant & Bar

3.6 (159 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Bars, Sandwiches
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Melissa C.

Delicious food at Riptide! I had their tasty lobster roll (which I was glad I ordered in the end!) which was stuffed with lobster! We ordered fried calamari for the table which were tasty but nothing special. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and when asked, got us a list of the prices for the many, many items on the menu listed at MP. I do wish they had this readily available to customers given that the majority of the menu is MP. My companion was upset because she asked our waiter to bring a slice of chocolate cake for our friend who's birthday it was and they forgot but the wait staff was apologetic.

Cup Lobster Bisque
Melina S.

So I went to RipTide this weekend - it's literally right across from West Haven Beach which is super convenient if you're spending the day there. The place itself is really cute, kind of quaint with indoor and outdoor seating. Inside has tons of windows and light walls with beach themed stuff everywhere. Very bright and airy feeling. The menu looked promising with lots of good sounding dishes. I ended up getting the lobster bisque and shrimp tacos. For the tacos I went with fried shrimp which... big mistake lol. The shrimp was SO bland. Like literally no flavor at all. I asked our waitress about it (she was really sweet btw) and she told me they don't season their breading because people have complained about seasoning before?? So now they just don't use any salt, pepper, nothing. I get wanting to please customers but this seems like going too far in the other direction. The lobster bisque was the complete opposite problem - way too salty! Plus it only had like two tiny pieces of lobster in it. For the price I was expecting more than that. My friend got the lobster grilled cheese and really loved it, but we both had the same issue with our fries - no salt on them either! Seems like this no-seasoning thing is happening across the menu. Location is awesome and the atmosphere is really nice, especially if you get a table by the windows. Our server was great too. But the kitchen really needs to figure out their seasoning situation. Would maybe give it another shot for the location but definitely ordering something different next time.

Clam strip after th rock hard batter broke off.
Dani D.

Was visiting a friend in West Haven earlier today and was craving clam strips, so we decided on Riptide, despite my friend having a bad dining experience on her last visit. We ordered takeout so I didn't have an opportunity to see the food prior to getting back to my friend's house. When I opened my takeout container, it was very obvious that my meal was grossly overcooked. The clams were so overcooked that the batter just cracked off of the fossilized clam and retained the hollow cavity where the clam previously resided. My friend had the stuffed clams, which were also a bit overcooked, but not nearly as bad as my meal. Needless to say, we were both very disappointed. Even more disappointing than the awful food was the fact that they served it without any hesitation and with zero consideration for the good money spent on their absolutely subpar food. Clearly, food quality is not the only issue they need to address. I will not return!

Lobster roll and onion rings
Michelle S.

The lobster roll is so good here that I went back two weeks in a row for it! Loaded with tender lobster. Their onion rings are excellent too. There is a parking lot next door that belongs to a store plaza and parking spaces are tight. It is located directly across from the beach. There is a dining room as well as an adjacent screened in enclosure for dining.

Raw bar and Maine lunch
Scott M.

Monday/Tuesday raw bar with a bowl of chowder and a Maine lunch! Perfection! Breeze and view of Long Island Sound. Waitresses are the best!!

Lobster Roll Hot
Chrissy R.

With new management their lobster roll is amazing. I think one of the best. Love this place and their staff. Always good service and nice people. And always good drinks. Cucumber and pear martini are my favorite.

Lobster roll with an ocean view!
Nicole R.

Quality Sea food great menu selections. Grouper was delicious and lobster was crisp and tender. Coleslaw is sweet and the fries are unseasoned but the vibe is a 9 out of 10

Emma D.

Located right across the street from the water, this is a great place to stop for a bite on a nice day. The interior is super clean and updated with a beach feel. The server was nice and attentive even on a busy Saturday night. Best dish of the night by far is the eggplant tower. The eggplant was thin and crispy with a good ratio of breading. The mozz and tomato tasted fresh. For seafood, we tried the seafood linguine and hot lobster roll. Fairly priced for the portion and cooked well. The brussel sprouts were a special and perfectly crispy. The chicken caprese was a large portion and all the vegetable tasted fresh as well.

Daily special fried thin chicken cutlet, mozz, roasted red pepper, arugula on a sub with fries and coleslaw.
Elizabeth S.

Located across the street from Oyster River beach, waterfront dining is the word. They offer freshly shucked oysters two days weekly for a buck and a quarter! There are outside and inside dining options in a casual and upbeat atmosphere. Cocktails around a friendly bar where locals meet is always fun. Staff will make you feel right at home with their friendly service. The food is good and the menu has several seafood and land options including daily specials. It's worth checking out.

Baked Shrimp Casserole
Reana I.

I experienced good service from the waitress who was manning the bar and tables by herself. She was friendly and receptive. The food was delicious, flavorful and fresh.

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Ordered take out, salad was missing ingredients, food was cold, onion ring appetizer was very small. Very disappointing experience.

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Whole belly clam dinner, $30.00 = 1 .. yes ONE belly and 7-8 strips . Over battered, greasy, gluttonous mess. Was almost inedible.

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delicious fresh seafood served right on the boardwalk. Just what the doctor ordered!

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Excellent service very prompt and attentive. Food was quite good. I had oysters and ahi tuna sandwich. Price was reasonable.

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Best chowder on the planet! Been coming back and it's consistently excellent! Come out and support local restaurants!

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7 years ago

Great food. Good service. Really stepped it up from Oyster River. We will be visiting a lot before the end of the summer!

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6 years ago

We have been to the Riptide twice and twice is enough for me. Long wait after ordering for mediocre food.

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Awesome food! Awesome service! We had a steak, chicken and seafood. The drinks were perfect!

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Great food. Great service. Fair price! Lobster roll was awesome. Will come back soon.

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