Wonderful view and service. Crystal was very attentive and personable. My mussels in the white wine sauce were delicious.

Food & service is excellent. Only place in town to eat water front. The best crab cake in town. All sandwiches come with their homemade potato chips. I wish they would stop making the them. I've been coming for years & can't seem to order anything but a crab cake. read more

I had lunch with a friend and sat outside this past Friday. Our waitress, Grace, was pleasant, efficient and helpful but, unfortunately, that is the only positive thing I can say about lunch. I had the shrimp salad open faced ($18) and a side caesar salad ($4.50). The portion was small and the shrimp looked as though they came from a can. They were very small and had a weird texture, not at all like the large, fresh, pink and flavorful shrimp I enjoyed here in the past. The orange crush was passable ($13), but not anything special. The side Caesar was just okay. I don't see returning here in the future even though it is close to home and on the water. I'm sorry to see that the Tidewater is just not up to par. read more

We chose Tidewater Grille to celebrate one of the proudest moments of our son's life - his college graduation. He is 22 years old, had a valid government-issued ID, and we simply wanted to buy him a celebratory drink with dinner. Instead, the evening turned into an embarrassing and frustrating experience. Despite the fact that our son is legally of age, the restaurant refused service because his ID was horizontal instead of vertical. The date of birth clearly showed he was 22. No such policy was noted anywhere on the website when we made the reservation. We asked to speak to the manager. Rather than handling the situation with professionalism or even basic courtesy, the manager was dismissive, condescending, stating that "most everyone changed their ID over the day they turn 21", as if the situation is his fault. We understand businesses have policies and staff need to verify IDs. But there is a major difference between being cautious and being unreasonable. A valid ID is a valid ID. What made the situation far worse was the attitude we received when we respectfully asked for clarification. Worse, the manager stated (falsely) that there was a county law in Harford County that governs this. There is no such law. This was supposed to be a joyful family celebration. Instead, the mood was completely ruined, everyone left upset, and what should have been a memorable dinner became memorable for all the wrong reasons. Extremely disappointing customer service and management. On top of all this, the restrooms. Urine everywhere in the men's rooms. Clogged with toilet paper. A mess. I am told the ladies rooms had tampons unflushed sitting in toilets. Very unclean. This once great place has gone downhill. Significantly. The food? It was, ok. Best I can say on that. read more

Came in just for drinks since grabbed dinner in the area. Parking could be issue as this is tucked away off the street which makes for some terrific views and. Great space for outdoor seating. Sat in the bar. They do have a specialty cocktail menu. Ordered a Bulleit Sidecar and an extra dirty martini. They were made well and were both good. The place was busy and anyone sitting in the bar area at the high tops were told that there was no server and they had to order at the bar themselves. A little tricky when trying to order food and drinks while people sitting at the actual bar. I understand that it's hard to find help, but this would be a deterrent for patrons. The bartender was extremely helpful and friendly. She also knows how to make a great drink! They do add 4% on any bill that is paid with a debit or credit card. They do advertise an ATM on premise for cash option that won't include this fee. Not sure if the fee to use it would be less than the 4% they will add though. I am sure that they also make a percentage of the ATM fees. Just sharing so that you are aware. Overall, seems like a nice place if sitting in the restaurant area. Not sure about the food as we only grabbed a quick drinks. Did see some dishes come out, but nothing g that was attention grabbing. The views from the outside dining area were terrific. read more

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I was visiting family who live nearby and we decided to have lunch here one day. Its been years since I have been here and it was a great experience. It was a warm day but we wanted to sit on the outside patio near the water. We had a nice table with an umbrella so we could have some shade. It was not too, too hot outside. Our waiter was attentive and answered our questions. I had the shrimp salad sandwich on a pretzel roll with a side of fries. I loved the shrimp salad. It was very tasty and a hearty portion. The pretzel roll had a good flavor but it was a bit chewy, maybe not fresh. Fries were crisp and tasty. The rest of the group had a yacht club, the burger and the spinach salad. Everyone enjoyed their meals. A great place. Good food, good view, good service. Overall a really nice experience. read more

Tidewater Grille - Shrimp salad sandwich on a pretzel roll with a side of fries. - Seafood Near Me - Havre de Grace, Maryland

My boyfriend and I came for dinner. It was so busy, hard to find parking. We waited over 40 minutes to be seated which was fine and expected on a nice day. They have crab is just about everything as people from Maryland love, but I am not too crazy about it. I wanted the shrimp and crab quesadilla without the crab, but was informed they mix it together in the morning and are unable to have it separate. The spicy cucumber jalapeño margarita wasn't my favorite, it was different but I was not crazy about it. My boyfriend had the chicken tenders but they were nothing to call home about. They had their outdoor tables and stuff but from the look of some of the condiments on the table, looks like they haven't been cleaned. read more

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We had a lovely day and Crystal was amazing! would return again! five stars!!!!! She is our missing family member today. Happy birthday!!

Crystal was great. Her service to us was excellent. The view on the river was exceptional and the beautiful weather made it so enjoyable. Thus was a delightful experience. read more

Slow service and the food was just OK. Jason and Crystal are awesome. The bar manager is very rude.

Came here during an overnight to the area and was in the mood for seafood. Truthfully, there aren't many restaurant options in this town, but the food looked great. I was able to be seated on their outdoor, but enclosed patio. Just off the outside of the patio is a large grassy area, towards the water, with chairs, tables, etc. It was rainy when I went, but I could see how this would be an enjoyable area to pass time. I ordered the cream of crab soup and broiled seafood platter. The soup was flavorful, but the seafood platter was very bland. The scallops were cooked to perfection though. Service was ok. One of my sides was wrong, and it took awhile for my server to come and check on me. But I was generally ok with everything. read more

Tidewater Grille - Broiled seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Havre de Grace, Maryland

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the absolute best best best cream of crab soup and crabcakes. thank you for a wonderful dining experience

Food! Ordered seafood platter. $38.00 The scallops tasted like ammonium. Crab cake was tiny. Salmon was full of butter and way overcook. My husband order shrimp salad so mayonnaisey. And the bread was stale. I ordered dessert a piece of cake with walnuts. I ate half and brought the rest home. Went to eat the next day and it was moldy! The coffee and hot chocolate was awful too! Like they microwaved the water. What a waste of money. We are there over the summer and it was not do good. But we thought it would be nice to lunch with a view of the water. Never again!!! read more

Although it has been some time since our last visit, we've been here a few times. Arrived around 2:30 on a beautiful Monday afternoon so we opted to sit outside. About a 5 minute wait. Started with a Draft Loose Canon IPA-like this not too hoppy IPA. Ordered some appetizers to share -Crab Dip and Seafood Potatoes. Both were very good. Also ordered the Cobb Salad with Shrimp-also very good. Service was friendly and engaged but a little slow at times. Enjoyed the outdoor area and view of the Susquehanna. read more

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Very nice view, friendly staff, food was good, drinks good and service was good. Not a foodie destination but a good place to meet and have a nice meal with good service. The bar is full and they have some unique drink choices. read more

I had a mixed but overall enjoyable experience. The crispy Brussels sprouts were the biggest letdown -- overcooked to the point of being burnt, which made them bitter and hard to enjoy. That dish needs more attention in the kitchen. The rest of the meal was much better. The mussels were a highlight -- the sauce was rich and flavorful, and the mussels were plump and fresh. I also tried the crab bites from the happy hour menu -- absolutely delicious and surprisingly well done for a bar bite. The quesadilla was good too -- cheesy and flavorful, though a bit greasy from all the melted cheese. Not a complaint, just something to note if you're ordering. And I have to shout out the Manhattan -- so good I ended up having two. Perfectly balanced and smooth. Would definitely come back for the mussels, crab bites, and drinks -- just hoping they tighten up that sprout game. read more

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Just finished an incredible meal at Tidewater and had to leave a review! We were able to secure a table for 12 last minute on a Monday night and from the moment we entered our waitress, Olivia, did everything she could to make our experience memorable. She treated our table with courtesy and patience (dining with 4 young kids) and did an exceptional job confirming safe food choices for our so. Who has severe food allergies. The food was INCREDIBLE-- crab cake was by far the best I have ever had and the mussels and steaks were delicious -- everything was prepared exactly as we asked and Olivia went above and beyond to check in on us and make this a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back -- 10/10 read more

The drinks at Tidewater are amazing. The bartenders are fun and talkative. The atmosphere and food are top notch. I can't wait for the outside to be open. read more

We've always had great service and food at Tidewater Grill. The views of the Susquehanna River can't be beat, whether seated inside or outside. read more

Delicious early dinner. Tasty seafood platter. Bartender was courteous and patient. Tried new Scotch when I was there. Will be back soon. read more

Tidewater Grille - Easy Saturday brunch - Seafood Near Me - Havre de Grace, Maryland

I ordered the crab and bruschetta flatbread. The flatbread was tough and chewy and there was literally one chunk of crab meat on each of the 6 pieces of flatbread. I did not see any basil in the bruschetta! The only good thing about our lunch was the waitress was very friendly and attentive to our requests. This restaurant needs updating!! The water view is great but thats about it! read more

Review of Tidewater Grill - November 1 Visit After participating in the Suicide Prevention Walk in Havre de Grace on November 1, our group of walkers, volunteers, and organizers chose to visit Tidewater Grill. Unfortunately, our experience at the bar was disappointing, however, I should've known better when I saw who the bartender was. Based on prior visits, I've noticed that when she works (Abby the Bar Manager), many guests tend to avoid sitting at the bar -- and this visit confirmed why. She was unprofessional, and seemed uninterested in providing good service. We had to go to the bar ourselves to order drinks, and we were never offered menus. One member of our group, who uses a wheelchair, was also with us, which made the lack of attention even more frustrating. Once we moved to a table, the service improved dramatically with Kristen . She was attentive, the food was excellent, and we appreciated how well the dining staff treated us. On a past occassion, she was busy on her cellphone in the employees side instead of checking on her customers. It's unfortunate that inconsistent service from the bar manager has affected what could otherwise be a great experience. Hopefully, this feedback helps others know what to expect -- and helps the restaurant improve its bar service moving forward. We have been there several times and have had outstanding service by other bartenders. Our experience yesterday, was the finally straw with her. I've also met others at Tidewater who have stated they that they avoid the bar when she is working. Most of us only come when Jason is working on Monday's. read more

What a great place. Great atmosphere, very nice staff, nice outside eating, its always an hour wait but has a good bar for the wait. If going outside make sure your done before night fall as there is very limited lighting, I had to use my phone to read the menu and see my food. Not sure why the band was in the inside. Nice views of the river. Aps : the scallops bacon jelly was amazing, fish and chips great but french fries were bit soggy, mixed Clam soup (white and red) was fantastic, ahi tuna tasted great. Drinks - margaritas were nice, limited tap beer, mango mimito very nice. Sorry no pics, it was too dark! read more

Let's start with service. The lady was nice and really kind. A little over price it was $150! Goodness right! The food is okay. At least the view is good! Overall this place is okay. read more

Tidewater Grille - Front of restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Havre de Grace, Maryland

This is my second visit at Tide water grill, my first visit was average, my food wasn't impressive and I was seated inside, which idk if it is just me but has a moldy inside, provably the carpet. My second visit, which was with a group of coworkers (5 people), we stopped by for a quick lunch, in which we were seated outside by the water and it was great. Atmosphere: It was the perfect weather outside so sitting under an umbrella by the water was very refreshing, if you get the chance, I'd definitely recommend sitting outside. Food: I ordered the chicken/bacon melt, which came with a side of pickle and boardwalk fries. I was really pleased with my food, especially the fries were yummy. My coworker got the crab cake, I also tried it and it was decent. Coworkers also ordered the crab balls, and shrimp salad, which all got thumbs up from everyone. read more

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Come for the views. Incredible waterside restaurant. Service was top notch too. I walked by 5 minutes before opening and they opened the doors early for me. Coffee was excellent too. Nice and strong. And refilled multiple times. I got the crab tot special and the tots were great with lots of crab. But the crab was chilled. If you are in Havre de Grave it is a nice place to recharge. read more

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The wait to be seated was long the wait for our food was a little longer. And that's because this place takes its time and makes your food right the first time. Everything tasted amazing and everyone working and eating was in a good mood. The restaurant was beautiful on the water and the town it's in is just so calm and chill. The only problem I had with this restaurant is the giant mess my kids left the place. Regardless I'll be back excited to eat more delicious food. read more

Food was great, outside view was great with 1st days of warm weather and finally, Crystal's service was fantastic. Called to make a reservation and got an AI bot when trying to make the reservation - TOTAL FAIL in customer service. When I asked for the name of the person I was talking to because the exchange came across as rude and short, stepping over me as I was speaking, I almost immediately had an inkling this wasn't a real person. When I asked the name, long pause then confirmation that it was an AI bot to assist with reservations. I was transferred to a phone number and it rang and rang, finally going to voicemail, twice. Customers should be able to talk to a real person to make a reservation and or understand reservation options. The AI bot only was able to regurgitate what was on Open Table and was not helpful. In the end my party of 5 showed up at 5:30 on a Tuesday, and got an outside table (also plenty of inside tables) with no issue even though I was told my only option by the AI bot was to wait till 7:30pm. read more

Best seafood I've ever had! Their tidewater tots chef special gave me a whole new view on crab. Could tell it was completely fresh there near the boardwalk! The seaside views were incredible, and our server, Caitlyn, was super friendly, aware, and helpful! Our table was accidentally cleaned up early, but they did an expert job helping us through that, and sent us home with extra drinks for the trouble! Highly recommend this place, definitely worth more than a 3 star review! read more

Today we went out to eat with my family and the food, service, and ambiance was outstanding! Our server, Abby, was so kind and attentive. It was a wonderful experience. I can't wait to go back! read more

Beautiful view from the deck and dog friendly. Food and service were decent - typical pub grub. Unfortunately the nickel and dime nonsense at the end of the meal ruined the experience. They charged us a 5% fee for paying by card - which is above what the credit card companies are charging them. Put the cost of doing business in the price of the food, folks. Most people pay by card these days and don't carry a lot of cash. Having an ATM in the lobby that charges me a fee isn't the answer. read more

abbe was awsome she took care of our entire party of 14 people very professional we will be back again

Excellent food, great outdoor seating with a beautiful view. Shout out to our server, Abby, who took great care of us! We will definitely recommend to our friends and family. read more

My husband and I wanted to explore something new. We drove an hour away to come here. Very nice town. But also has great food. Weather was nice so we was able to sit outside and enjoy the view. Service was good We would come back here to eat outside. Inside seems a bit cramped and out dated. read more

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In town for work. The location, and atmosphere are fantastic here. My second time here, first time I had the crab cakes. Which was good. Tonight I had the fish and chips. Good, but not hand battered or dipped. Windy was a great server! read more

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This place is the definition of a nice venue that uses that to get people in and then doesn't deliver on food. The service was decent but we've been here twice and the food has been overpriced and mid to below average. Go somewhere else if you want decent food! read more

The venue is carpeted and the entire place smells of pink disinfectant and old moldy carpet. Ordered crab eggs Benedict. The poached eggs were hard-cooked and the hollandaise sauce was from a jar and cold. Potatoes were so over fried my fork could not pierce them. By far the worst restaurant experience I've ever had and expensive to boot! Don't go! read more

This restaurant now tacks on a 4% fee for using a credit card. The maximum American Express, for example, charges merchants is 3.5%. So, this place is making a profit off my card. They offer a "cash machine" on site but of course that will come with a bank fee as well. To top it off, they calculate your tip of 18% off the price with their credit card fee included. They want you to pay the tip amount off their fee as well. Again, increasing the profit margin. So, if you want to spend $20 for a sandwich with chips and pay only cash, eat here. Nice view. read more

Went there for lunch yesterday. Had a delicious lunch. My coworker and I shared the steamed shrimp app. Very good flavor and the shrimp were cooked very nicely. I had the fish and chips - very tasty, fries were very good and the cole slaw was basic, but nice. My coworker had a beautiful steak salad, which looked fantastic! Huge chunks/pieces of steak atop a nice dark green bed. Very nice looking. We finished the meal with a few nicely flavored cocktails. The restaurant has a beautiful view. Right on the water. I'd it wasn't chilly, I'd have eaten outdoors and taken advantage of the views and the clean air. Nice location! Great food. And the place was very crowded, a testament to the food and service! read more

Great seafood restaurant right on the water. Food was delicious and the service was excellent. It appears that they have live music on the weekends and outdoor games for guests to play, too. It was very peaceful eating our dinner while watching the boats go by. Casual enough to take kids, but classy enough that you can order some quality seafood and steak dinner. read more

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