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    RipTide Restaurant & Bar

    3.6 (156 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, Sandwiches
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    RIPTIDE RESTAURANT & BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    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.

    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.

    Shrimp  crab  casserole
    Paul G.

    So waitstaff took forever to take order yes the business was busy order went to other tables so owner should hire more help and train staff, others walked out after getting meal, would do the same but hungry, now to the food waitstaff dazed and confused by simple order. Food was fresh and well prepared and really was very good the only one reason to keep this place open.

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    We had lunch there and the food, service and the view was fantastic. We had a little baby and the staff was very attentive to our needs.

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    Great food, great view and Allyson was great!!!! Go check it out, definitely a great spot!

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