The Tides Beach Club Restaurant

During our four-night stay at The Tides Beach Club, we found ourselves irresistibly drawn back to their restaurant, not once, but twice, a testament in itself to its magnetic charm. On both evenings, we were attended by Ruel, whose service embodied the art of hospitality: attentive without intrusion, polished yet warmly personable. His grace and professionalism elevated the dining experience to something truly memorable. The cuisine was nothing short of exceptional, each plate thoughtfully composed, balancing coastal freshness with refined execution. Cocktails were crafted with precision, showcasing top-shelf ingredients and a deft hand behind the bar. Set against the serene backdrop of the seaside, the restaurant invites lingering conversation and quiet indulgence. The Tides Beach Club

One of the worst dining experiences of my life and a total waste of $220 and an hour and a half (plus 45 mins there and back). We had a reservation here thinking that the food and ambiance looked nice and worth the drive down from Portland. We were dressy - obviously ready for a special dinner. Hostess sat my fiancé and I at a high top table right next to the bar. We are not normally the type of people to complain about anything at a restaurant, but in this case, asked if there was another table available that’s not by the bar…she gave us the only other table in the bar area, but at least it was bigger and not a high top so we took it. We waited another 20 minutes to get water or even put in a drink order. Over the next hour, while waiting way too long for both starters and mains to arrive

The Tides used to be a must-do on our annual trip to goose rocks beach but this year they just seemed off. You can’t sit on the lawn anymore and when I asked for a spot for drinks and apps they said we either had to stand at the bar or book a reservation / couldn’t wait for a table. We ended up getting watermelon cosmos (our fav) and some apps and still dropped $200… but there were tons of empty tables and we honestly just felt unwelcome. Not sure if we will return next year.

Great homey atmosphere across the narrow road from the beach. Nice fire pits and sitting area in front. Is lighted up with strings lights across covered front porch. Inside you feel like you're in someone's spacious living room and dining room being served a great meal. Haddock has a nice surprise of being served on top of the lobster chowder with very generous portion of lobster. Prices are very reasonable for this level of service, quality and location.

We went to the Tides for their 3-5 pm Happy hour 🍸 The seating out front was full so we decided to sit at the corner side of the bar. Service at the bar was just ok as several workers were coming and going. The bar atmosphere is beautiful. We ordered drinks and 2 appetizers. Their location after a day at the beach is gorgeous.