I live in SD and this spot offers much more than tourist sightings! Awesome menu, great happy hr and a great bar scene. Nick and Jeff will take care of your drink list and can give you the lowdown on what's going on around town. Popular with the brunch crowd, wedding parties and great scenery, Tidal is def on my short list. read more

Food was absolutely amazing!! My bf and I went here while in the area and so glad that we did. We sat outside facing the bayfront. It was way too humid to be sitting inside but the interior looked gorgeous (next time!!). Anyways the best part -- my bf ordered strip steak (like always) and our waitress recommended the pork cheek for me. Holy crapppppp the pork cheek was sooooooo frikkkin good!! Everything was cooked to perfection !! We are definitely coming back !! + 5 for food, service and experience !! read more

This review should start by saying that the food and atmosphere were really great. However, never in my life have I experienced such poor service at a restaurant of any kind. I was with a large group for a birthday and we ordered everything from bottles of champagne to oysters to the finest steaks as entrees. We tip well. This would have been a nice night for our server. That said, our server literally had no idea what he was talking about. He could have taken bong hits in the kitchen before he came over and would have been more knowledgable than he was. It took close to 20 minutes to get drinks and we eventually started going up to the bar to get our own drinks- the bartender was there about half of the time. When they ran out of a certain type of beer, our server didn't ask what we wanted instead, he took it upon himself to choose an alternative and not disclose it until we asked him about it. He also did this with the dessert (for the birthday girl) that we ordered. Coffee was not available after dinner and due to the fact that they had close (unbeknownst to us) while we were finishing dinner, they had locked all of the doors and we had to exit out a back gate. To be honest, it was so bad it became comical, but I cannot believe that a restaurant is still in business with that level of service. read more

The service here was spectacular! Brent was our server and went above and beyond to make our anniversary one to never forget. The food was phenomenal, followed by a fine desert for our celebration. Highly recommended read more

Staying at Paradise Point and made reservations at Tidal.... it made our day! The food was incredible, but our server made it memorable..... next time you visit, ask for Raechel, she made our evening one of the most fun times we've ever had eating out. We're going back tomorrow night and asking for Raechel again. Larry and Carole read more

A great place to come for brunch! Ordered the Salmon Eggs Benedict and will definitely be coming back for more of that goodness!

I was in town for a girls weekend and we decided on this place for our "fancy" night out, after reading the Yelp reviews. We definitely picked a winner. This place was SO great! Loved the modern/swanky decor, the food, the wait staff, etc. -- ALL OF IT. We were hesitant to sit out on the patio because it was going to be a chilly night and we didn't want to be cold (we'd never been to SD before). Now, after seeing the amount of nice heaters they have out there, I would most definitely sit out on the patio and enjoy the scenery during our meal. So, if you're skeptical of that -- I would say take advantage of their patio. We went with the 3 cheese plate (per a recommendation on here) -- SO GOOD!! My main course was the fish in paper. The flavors from the veggies they cooked it with were delicious. The only downside was that my fish stayed piping hot for awhile, which made it hard to dig in -- but that was probably a good thing because I would have inhaled it. And the pumpkin cheesecake was ridiculously yummy. Our server, Ramon, was very helpful and wasn't afraid to tell it like it is as far as his recommendations, which was much appreciated when trying to decide between two different drinks/dishes/desserts. Definitely check this place out! Totally worth it!! read more

My oh my! Tidal has a new chef, in from Guam, and it's like the whole menu has taken a sultry coconut bath...we love it! From island rolls smothered in coconut pineapple butter and guava jam, to coconut risotto with the halibut, this fusion menu is amazing. Wait staff can try a bit harder to get on board with some of this nice island warmth, but despite that, my 5 stars remain because the food is a perfect 10! read more

Very good food, it will bot disappoint. The menu is super small and changes but its so good! Its a little pricey but if you want a great meal, this is the place to go!!! read more

Expectations where too high. The view is wonderful, service is exceptional, but the food was a disappointment. I ordered the Butter Lettuce Salad without radishes, the salad literally came with just lettuce and dressing. I did enjoy the ranch dressing, it was very good. For the mail dish I ordered Chicken Adobo. The chicken was overdone and dry and it was literally so salty I could not take more than three bites. The waiter explained that the dish is prepared with soy sauce and they must of taken a ladel full from the bottom before stirring and that is why it was so salty. Adobo sauce is a Spanish Marinade, Sauce, or Seasoning with paprika, oregano, salt, garlic and vinegar, no soy sauce. The onions where just sitting in the bottom of the bowl in a soup of soy sauce. I was not able to eat the dish. I was offered another choice and chose the Wood Roasted Arctic Char. The char was undercooked and again salty. I could not eat my meal, but did not complain. I asked for bread and that was the best part of the meal. DJ Tangalin is the chef, but I cannot be certain if it was his work or other staff. read more

Chef Andrew & Raechel are a dream team! I did the four course tasting menu and everything was out of this world. This is a must if you are in the area. Raechel's service was fun and impeccable. She made me feel welcome, we shared some laughs and the entire experience was fantastic. Chef Andrew has a clear passion for his food and hand delivered each course to the table with an explanation of what it was. My taste buds were thrilled. I did the wine pairing with each course and had a great compliment to each course of white and red. This is my second visit to this restaurant and will be on my list for every visit to San Diego. Keep up the great work Tidal! read more

We had a wonderful dinner here at Tidal. The location and views were spectacular. The heaters on the deck helped. We didn't have appetizers but I had the scallops and they were great. The desserts were fabulous. We tried the cheesecake, the chocolate cake, and I had the sorbet trio of coconut, mango and passion fruit which was the best sorbet I've ever had. It was out of this world! read more

After driving through we were jealous we weren't staying at the hotel! Anyway for the restaurant, we made reservations on open table which they couldn't find but acted like it was no big deal and gave us amazing view seats anyway. We went at 1900 to make sure we saw the sunset and it was worth it. We ordered the mussels, great broth, and the dinner rolls, which were okay but probably unnecessary for us. I ordered the scallops and mashed potatoes. Both very good, scallops were a tad overdone but still flavorful and potatoes were very smooth and buttery. Hubby ordered the salmon which he really liked, we enjoyed our drinks, both wine and beer. Dessert was bananas foster, they light it on fire in front of you, very cute, didn't love the dessert itself, the outside was very fried and the banana tasted like it wasn't ripe yet. Banana Gelato served with it was good. Waitress was super friendly and attentive. Expensive. There was also a huge splatter of bird poop right on the glass separating us from the water, which I could've lived without but didn't completely spoil the view. read more

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Amazing scallops, watching the sunset and enjoying some good wine in this trendy restaurant overviewing the San Diego bay seems like an amazing option for a romantic dinner or a girls night out, our waiter Logan was very knowledgeable and friendly. The prices are on the higher end, but really worth it for the exquisite food and ambiance read more

Tidal is a beautiful, upscale, resort restaurant. Resort prices and smaller upscale portions. With that being said don't expect to leave feeling the same way you would when leaving hometown buffet. Nor your wallet for that matter. But do expect to be treated with lots of care and attentiveness. The staff is on their game when it comes to their craft, and our most recent server Daniel was no exception. The chefs create delicious masterpieces, and the menus' sides are quite large. The dessert and coffee are amazing, and you can't beat the view, or the atmosphere. Love this place for date night!!! read more

Fantastic food and service. The chef's flare for food composition makes you naturally want to take a photo! But it tastes even better than it looks. The butternut squash soup was amazing. The cheese plate at happy hour was a meal. (Ok, maybe two of those). But the service is wonderful and the view of the bay really help you unwind. read more

Tidal - Butternut squash soup with goat cheese and pine nuts on a toast island. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent modern food. Any place that does a wonderful octopus dish immediately earns points from me. Also a really great lobster soup. Service somewhat too casual for the price level. But oodles of free parking (but some crazy curbs that channel traffic in difficult ways). Main drawback is the total racket in the dining room. You just can't talk to your dinner partners and be heard. Horrible acoustics of the room. But the racket is increased by the fact that the bar is completely undivided from the dining room and is a very busy, very active, super noisy place. On the whole, if someone else is picking up your tab, things are okay. If you are paying the bill, you might want to consider a place that has equally good food, but a more refined and quiet atmosphere. read more

Dined at Tidal for the first time last night and I will definitely be back as soon as possible. We had a group of 20, enjoyed drinks and apps at the bar for happy hour and were seated outside right next to the water (just in time to watch the sun set behind the bay) for dinner. It's restaurant week and I usually don't dine out on what I call "amateur week" .. ;) But the $35 pre-set menu was perfection and we ordered a few items off the pre-set menu too. (Baja Stone Crab Pasta... to die for!) Atmosphere and service were perfection. The food was exactly as amazing as I expected it to be with Chef Amy in the kitchen- I had eaten her food at special events before but never dined at her restaurant. If you're looking for a great date place or a place to take out of towners, friends, family, etc- Tidal is great. Highly recommend. read more

Great looking and very comfortable restaurant! The staff was very courteous and helpful, turned up the heat when some of the older folks in our group complained it was a little chilly. Food was very good, my Veal & Rabbit Ragu was excellent, the Steelhead belly appetizer was delicious and the Liver mousse was surprisingly amazing. Our server recommend a very nice moderately priced bottle of wine. Look forward to returning soon read more

I had dinner here over Memorial Day Weekend. What a fabulous experience! The food was amazing. Our party did a tasting (which I would definitely recommend doing here). The tasting included: octopus, ceviche, foie gras, halibut, steak, and my all-time favorite dessert, pavlova! It is difficult to find a restaurant that has pavlova...especially pavlova this good! All of the food stood out, but the foie gras and pavlova were especially good... Everything was well-prepared, and you can definitely see the attention to detail in each plate. The food looks great and tastes even better. Chef Sean Brining did not disappoint! I agree with Larissa C-the ambiance is upscale and beautiful, but not snobby, and it is not overwhelming. The service was attentive, and the drinks were well done too. I have no complaints. Awesome experience! read more

I love this place but they rush you out, the waiter was short with us... they acted like they did not have time for a last call at 9pm, and he said they did not have captain Morgan Rum. Just a bad impatient waiter----what a bummer read more

The food I was delicious and beautiful. The server was attentive and nice. Great atmosphere over looking the bay. Could not recommend enough! read more

Had the spanish octopus and crab cake both were tasty. Food was amazing and the view was spectacular. Our server Katie was super sweet and made great food and drink recommendations. The manager Debbie went out of her way to make me feel welcomed. They even introduced me to chef Sean. Awesome experience. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

This place is hands down the best fine dining restaurant in San Diego! The food here is so unique and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. Chef Andrew does an amazing job using so many exotic ingredients and creating something beautiful and more importantly, tasty! Love coming here and the view is to die for! read more

I'm a local and came for the view and waterfront environment. Wanted to come back as we had a good experience when they first opened. Food quality pretty disappointing, especially at the inflated prices. Drinks and wine stupidly overpriced. Our server and the view were the only pluses! Tip: bring a picnic and enjoy the view from the dock nearby. read more

This place has a great view and is right on the bay. The building has beautiful decor and is very well maintained. I came here for a work holiday party and had a great time. They set up a table with flatbread pizza, salad, and some cookies. The food was typical. Nothing to go out of your way for, but the view makes up for it. Would like to come back and try something else from their menu. Worst case, barefoot is right next door which has great food and a view as well. read more

I decided to make this my first stop for January SDRW 2015 ($30) along with a good friend. At first glance it really seemed more than a little bougie. This restaurant is placed in the middle of a resort location on mission bay so the environment was gorgeous, attractive to those who prefer calm and serene. You can sit outside for a great view of the bay and the boats docked on the pier, surrounded by a classy setting of suits and ties. Heaters at night made it bearable, borderline to cozy. -Parking is easy -There's an open kitchen to ease guests and make everyone feel comfortable in an interesting california-livingroom style ambience, matched with great decor -Waitress were attentive and friendly. I enjoyed the service. However, the food just didn't impress me at all. The angelhair pasta with wild mushrooms and alfredo sauce was actually extremely bland. Chowing it down was almost a chore. Only the mushrooms provided some sort of taste every once in a while. The steak was extremely salty and a bit dry. I don't expect the best but I it was certainly disappointing. Presentation wise and taste, nothing stood out as good. Three stars for the aesthetics and service but the food let me down. I won't be coming back. read more

Service was terrible, left us for long periods of time, $39 main course menu only gave us four choices for main course and even then courses were not up to par , small app size for especially the yellowtail. Even the waiter advised against it. Kids $19 option ( only option by the way) was teriyaki chicken. Small rice bowl with 5 strips of chicken. Asked for a space heater , never received it after they said they would come back. For a $200 family of four dinner with two kids under 13, this experience was terrible. When you pay that much , you should at least expect one aspect of your dining experience to be good to above avg, not one thing was even close . We don't mind expensive meals, but the food was NOT good, the service was terrible and the atmosphere was avg at best. Spend your time and money elsewhere. read more

We've been coming to Paradise Point for years and we're never disappointed with the food & service at Tidal! The octopus was recommended by our server & it was amazing! Several different sauces accompanied the octopus & they were all delicious. The filiet I had was cooked perfectly & the sauce was delicious! read more

The reason that I'm giving this place four stars instead of five is because despite the fact that the food was exceptional, the service was just meh. I'd expect a little bit more from the fact that I ordered a full course meal and alcoholic drinks. The ambiance is nice on the patio. And another bar is just a walk down the steps. There's also a cool man made pond that houses interesting marine life on the way over. read more

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Really awesome happy hour specials. The view is really beautiful and overlooks the bay with the sailboats. $2 oysters $6 glasses of wine during HH. Would go back! read more

Tidal - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

My wife and I recently visited TIDAL for the first time for our anniversary, and seriously WOW! Being off season, we tempered our expectations, but found TIDAL to be a cozy and atmospheric treat with fantastic cuisine. Our waitress Julia offered a clear and personal knowledge of the menu, and made some top notch suggestions which helped us navigate Chef Andrew's diverse and exciting offerings. We started with the Octopus, which was easily the best octopus that we've ever had (including in Greece and the Mediterranean!), added the clams (to die for) and then followed that up with the Lobster (superb in both presentation and flavor profile!). Can not say enough about the fantastic experience we had at TIDAL. Five Stars all the way! Chef Andrew is a rockstar! read more

The food, ambiance and staff were amazing. The location is absolutely perfect, and the view is amazing. You can walk out on the beach, but there was no wait for us. We went on a weekend afternoon for brunch. The food was delicious and more than enough. I loved the decor and was inspired to make some changes in my own house after eating there. LOL! I will definitely be going back again! read more

Was very disappointed in our meal pasta was under cooked and served lukewarm and that was the short ribs and pasta meal. Typical hotel food that sucked. We were a party of eight, several hundred dollar bill with an 18% gratuity charge, and then another surcharge that was perhaps only five or six dollars for that minimum wage increase, and yet the manager said can't do anything about it. Oh well, they won't see us again. read more

This restaurant was spectacular. The views were amazing, service was top notch and the food was exquisite! The manager gave us the best seat in the house and we got to watch an amazing sunset over the water. read more

Easter brunch was lacking a variety of food that I would have expected for $65.00 per person. The food that was served wasn't very tasty, and very bland. read more

We visited Tidal with a friend for the first time this week as part of "Restaurant Week" in San Diego. This spot is part of the Paradise Point resort, and is situated in a beautiful location right on the bay. We found plenty of parking that was very close by. They offer indoor and outdoor seating... we chose the patio because it was a great San Diego evening.. warm breeze included at no extra charge. The patio offers great views of the bay and will accommodate any size party. We only had three in our group, but a table near us sat 10. Our server was very attentive and she made a fantastic wine recommendation... a red blend called "The Barrel".. check it out when you visit. Because it was restaurant week, they had a few special menu offerings for that in addition to their regular dishes. I chose the Duck Rillettes as my appetizer. It was presented beautifully on a ceder plank. It could be that my inexperience is showing, but I was not expecting it to be served cold. I didn't care for it at all. My wife chose the Rapini and Mushroom flat bread and it was much, much better. I ordered a Veal Ragu as my main course. It featured fresh made fettucine pasta and was very nice. I was served a hardy portion and it paired nicely with the wine selection. My wife ordered Sea Bass, and our friend selected the seared albacore. All of us were happy and everything looked stunning. I seldom order dessert, but the restaurant week menu included it, so what the heck... i chose the Apple Galette, and it did not disappoint. it came with a wonderful creme fraiche gelato that made all the difference. This is a nice place to take someone to show them that SD ambiance that makes this america's finest city. It's expensive, but you could always spend more! Count on $50-75 per person plus drinks. Check it out next time you have a yen for something a little special. read more

The overall experience of Tidal is just amazing! It's in a resort, so you definitely feel like you're on vacation (even if you're local). I prefer to be seated out on the patio so I can look out to the water. Their food and cocktails are always bomb and brunch in summer is a must! read more

My husband and I sent my parents to this restaurant as a thank you gift. They came back absolutely raving about it this place from the views, to the service, to the food all being excellent. read more

It's way better than you might guess. Great cheese board. Solid brunch. The whole fish is reliably good. Service is slow paced - not inattentive, but slower paced. People are on vacation here and not looking to rush through dinner. When we go, we always say that we're locals and we'd like a bit faster pacing and they always accommodate. It seems as though they'd like to get more locals to try the place. There's not a lot of great dining in PB and Tidal is worth a visit. read more