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    High Tide

    4.2 (137 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    HIGH TIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Hipster
    Romantic
    Intimate

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    Lea L.

    Nice looking bar! Fabulous and trendy. I came in pretty early on a Saturday. I noticed a lot of bars don't open til 6/7pm in DTLA. This location is very close to the Arts District. Lots of dancing space inside and out. They have a cute Photo Op in the front with a big heart. Because I it was so early in the day, 4pm, no one else was there. So I ending up just chatting with the bartender, Brandon. He was very nice and personable. He knew a lot about the area which I thought was very nice. Definitely a great spot to hang and enjoy the vibes. $21 for a margarita (Don Julio)

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    Yelp Master C.

    Fantastic drink! The bathrooms were easy to access as well. The space inside was very nice and cute for smaller parties but the noise level can get too loud at times to the point of where you cannot hear others talking. The service was great for drinks!

    Ted C.

    After having decided we needed to change up from beer to something else, my brother in law wanted a tiki vibe and High Tide came up. After we drove past we thought it was closed if it wasn't for the door guy. We had a dog and a kiddo with us and so the big question mark was if they were cool with both. The door guy was cool to go and ask; he knew dogs were but wasn't sure about the kid. Fortunately, it was quiet enough-it was early afternoon so there wasn't much going on. I could definitely see this place being a club type spot when the sun goes down but in the afternoon it was a nice quiet spot to sit and relax. We were outside but the bartender came out to give us menus but let us know that we would have to go in to order-not a big deal. Our visit the Frose machine was down but neither of us was interested in that. The kitchen wasn't available either but that was fine too. However, their cocktail selection didn't have anything whiskey based so I went with a beer. My BiL went with a one of their soju based cocktails. It was a nice chill place-can't comment on what it's like at night but it's definitely a place I would bring your friends with kids for a nice relaxing day drink.

    Peach Slushee and Coconut Cocktail
    Morgan H.

    High Tide was not what I pictured. It's right up against Skid Row so don't come thinking that it's part of the Arts District. The patio looked so cute with the pink tropical vibes but it seemed a bit run down. They currently only offer wine, beer and Soju cocktails. They serve food but we were just here for the drinks! We did really enjoy the drinks but it was one and done for us because there was nothing that really compelled us to stay past that. We went with a Frose and a Malibu Colada. They were both refreshing for a hot day and I thought the Malibu Colada was really unique. Perhaps it would be worth coming back when they have an event going on.

    Avocado Toast
    Osula L.

    We came here for brunch and thought this place was just okay. The food could have been better. I got the Avocado Toast which was bland and my bf got tater tots, eggs, and toast. We both got their cold brew coffees, which was also just okay. The place was very cute and trendy though. They decorated the place with pink flamingos, palm trees, a bunch of patio furniture, and a mini white garden gazebo - all very Instagramable. If you go inside, the velvet furniture gives you kind of a vintage vibe except with pink and flamingos everywhere. It looked like a very hip and trendy place. When we first went, it was back in August 2019 and there were maybe two other groups there. It was a hot day so they had their misters going and it kind of gave you a cool beer garden-like vibe. You could tell this was going to be the next trendy spot to day drink. I'm not much of a drinker so I can't comment on their drinks but I think it'd be worth a try if this sounds like scene.

    $1 off Froze during Happy Hour
    Diana C.

    I came here black Friday and was able to get metered parking right next to the location. Not sure if I got lucky or if there was no one out that night due to the holiday. There was no one there either so our drinks came our right away. I got the frozen rosé. It was pink and delicious and I finished the whole thing! We were there during happy hour so I got it $1 off. We sat outside and even though it was cool, we had the fire lamp on. It was so pretty outside with the lights and wooden seats. They have multiple tables outside and even a gazebo like corner. They also have a photo booth. All in all, I really liked this location due to easy parking, the affordable frozen drinks, and the ambiance.

    Leti M.

    Attended an Event for KAJA BEAUTY. The parking area was actually it bad I used e meter for a few hours. The outside was cute, as I walked in the patio it was so pretty, pink chairs beautiful green palms super LA. There was a DJ set up & stage High top tables and a few short ones. Nice size bar Instagram Worthy if that's what you're looking for :) This was my first time here I would definitely want to come back to have drinks with friends.

    Wayne G.

    Great new place for collaboration in DTLA! Don't let the exterior fool you as High Tide is neighboring the Toy district, Arts district, and skid row. The interior is nice and modern with art installations, orchids as table placement, and other pleasing to the eye items. Spacious, nice seating, free WiFi and power source, food and drinks. There is also a patio area that would look very neat after being lit up at night as well as a machine to blow glass? Maybe they have an event periodically. Parking: Street VERDICT: Rinse and repeat

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    Amy K.

    My friends wanted to get together and chill on a Friday night. I chose this place, which easily accomdated our group of 7. It is a wine bar. You order wine, beer and/or h'ordeurves here. To my surprise, if you're hungry, they also have really delicious burgers (which sets itself apart from all other wine bars). A DJ plays classic hip hop songs from the 90s. Cute pink decor, whimsical flamingos, lanterns in their outdoor patio with heat lamps, while you sip on your drink and chat with friends, watching glass blowers make art. They will offer glass blowing classes as well. It is located on the border of Little Toyko and Arts District, unfortunately near skid row. As I walked on the street, I did not see a single homeless person. There was plenty of parking. I ordered a glass of Friends gerwurstraminer blend (hey for $8 what a deal) crisp spring white slight sweet, and a Moubuzz grenache/syrah/mouvoudre (if you like French Rhone valley red blends, this is it) a very clear light slightly sweet pleasant wine. I like these grape varietals, and they were good. Other drinks they have include mimosas, frozen, non-alcoholic concoctions, coffee/tea. For food, most of us orderd the Roasted Mushroom sandwich which is divine and House Roast Beef burger. See pics. I'm in love with this place.

    Nick C.

    Great new addition to Arts District! Granted it is a bit further away than all the other spots, I think they have a great concept. It's a beer/wine bar, with amazing food options, glassblowing and live DJs at night! They have lots of craft beers to pick from, their own brew, cold brew on tap, frosé, wine, you name it! We tried all 3 of the frosés, all 3 of them were amazing and I got a sour beer as well. The food menu sounds amazing, but we were only here to grab a quick drink before having an early birthday dinner. The patio area has a lot of spots for some great IG pics especially the bird cage. I can see this spot being great in the summer time, but it was a little bit too cold when we visited.

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    Cool spot in Dtla.Great view of the city and great customer service.Their alcoholic beverages are good as well!And they have a Photo Booth!

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    Ask the Community - High Tide

    Do you ever do early 2000s music or hip hop on Saturdays? Looking to go there on October 4th to dance to good music. Curious if you know what the music will be that night?

    Sometimes, every Saturday is different. The best place to see upcoming events is on social media or the High Tide website. it looks like October 4th has 5 DJs booked spinning a little bit of everything.

    How much is your venue for the depechmode experience?

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/depeche-mode-personal-jesus-live-tribute-with-devotional-experience-live-tickets-797043497557?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Any way to reserve a table for a good view of a show? This Saturday in particular.?

    Standing room only

    How much is Valet parking tonight?

    No valet service at High Tide this evening

    Brandon B. HIGHTIDE is a beautiful venue. I'm wondering about parking?

    Hi Jennifer, there is typically parking available at the meters on Towne between 4th and Central. Otherwise there is parking available on 4th and Alameda at the Little Tokyo Galleria. We always recommend ride share or the metro Little Tokyo/Arts… Read more

    What time does the kitchen close?

    Tonight the kitchen will be open until midnight

    Is this place closed?

    We are temporarily closed with plans to reopen in the next few months

    Is it 18+ after 7pm? Walk-in or reservations?

    They checked IDs, but we walked in without reservations even though they had an event inside later that evening.

    When is Happy Hour?

    All day Tue Wine Wed 4-7 Thur & Fri

    What are the happy hour specials?

    $2 off Friends Red & White Wine $1 off Frozen Cocktails $5 Draft Beer… Read more

    Is this place good for birthdays? Big groups? And is there music?

    Yes this place is good for big groups and there is music.

    Can I take kids for Sunday brunch?

    Yes

    Hello, What days are there glassblowing?

    Where is the best place to park nearby?

    Plenty of metered parking on Towne Ave as well as a paid parking lot 1 block away on Towne and 3rd

    Do you have to buy something in order to sit down? What if you just want to take pictures outside in the cage?…

    Hi Jasmine, our restaurant is open for customers only. We are all ages during the day and 21+ after 7PM

    Is it 21 and over?

    All ages during the day and 21+ in the evening

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes

    Is this kid friendly?

    Hi Daisy, we are all ages until 7pm

    Is jazz night dog friendly too?

    Yes it is

    When is Jazz night?

    This Sunday March 17th, then again on March 31st followed by every Sunday

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    Review Highlights - High Tide

    There's a fantastic outdoor patio (which is where you'll find the glass blowing), and the staff was super friendly!

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    Hi, I don't usually leave reviews, but after three separate visits, I felt it was necessary to…read moreshare my experience. A group of my friends and I have come here three different times, really wanting to like this place because the atmosphere is beautiful and lively. Unfortunately, each visit has been consistently disappointing due to the same bartender--a shorter male with visible tattoos and facial hair, who seems to regularly work one side of the bar. On all three occasions, we experienced being ignored while trying to order, even as other guests who arrived after us were served first. The first time, we were eventually told "you guys can wait" in a rude tone of voice while he continued taking other orders. The second time, we were never helped at all and had to move to another part of the bar, where a female bartender provided much better service. The third visit was the most concerning. When we tried to get his attention, he responded in a dismissive and rude tone, and as he walked away, we overheard him make an inappropriate comment about us under his breath calling us out of our name and we felt very disrespected so much so that we just left. We completely understand that weekends can get busy, but consistently dismissive and disrespectful service--especially across multiple visits--is not acceptable and we've also seen him be rude to other guests as well. Aside from this issue, the venue itself is great, which is why we gave it multiple chances. I really hope management can address this, as it impacts the overall appearance and experience of the establishment. Thank you.

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    11.6 mi
    $$$

    We really enjoyed our Friday evening here! It's a beautiful bar/restaurant with quite the view of…read morethe surrounding area; the decor is open and upscale and it's great! The service was friendly and pleasant and prompt, and our food and wine were great. Absolutely will recommend and return!

    The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

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