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Riptides Seafood Restaurant

3.8 (398 reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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The clam chowder with oyster crackers
Ramona M.

The ambulance since and service was great. The food was subpar. I had the clam chowder and it was very watery. My husband got the seared tuna poke bowl, he says the tuna was fresh, the rice had no flavor, the mango salsa was very good and added freshness to the bowl. My kid had the fried oyster po boy, and he loved the gator bites. His favorite part of the dinner

Sad Rockefeller. Oysters are small and not fresh. Too much cheese and spinach to make up for small oysters

I honestly don't know where to begin! Okay so my kids and I walk in the door and a few other customers are coming in behind us. We stand in the door area and the people who came in behind us walk right around us and start to proceed to a table on their own, right about the time a lady not dressed like her servers I'm assuming (manager/owner) says "they are regulars here make sure you take good care of them" to our waitress. I'm pretty sure you can guess where this is heading. The regulars got taken care of first ABOVE everyone else. Drinks first, order first, food arrives fast. We sat for fifteen minutes before being asked anything just headed menus. No drink orders yet. We didn't receive food for 40 minutes. And when we did all of us were disappointed. Oysters on the half shell had sat shucked for so long the oysters were thin and translucent. The bad part was they were all dry and left a brown stain on the shell where they sat on the shell. Sure wish I had a chance to take a picture before they took them from the table. Oysters Rockefeller was awful too. The oysters were also not fresh and VERY small. The overwhelming amount of cheese and spinach was twice the size of the oyster to hide how small they are. Blackened tuna was average. The outer sear was minimal but the tuna was probably the only item that was closer to the ok or fresh side. Triple B burger was the second to last item brought to our table well over thirty minutes after it was ordered. Order it medium so should have a little pink. Absolutely not. Well done burger with what seems like it had zero fat in it. So it was dry and the consistency of the meat was strange like a sponge. My son had three bites and said he couldn't eat it. The VERY last item to be brought to the table which makes absolutely no sense because this is literally 45 mins after ordering, I get my wedge salad. A salad. It took that long for a salad. Maybe they contemplated not serving it to me which should have been the correct decision. I literally had to pick the bad lettuce out before I could try it. When you see the lettuce you can make your own judgment. My opinion folks is that since their regulars are SO important to them that no other patron matters ie service or quality of food that they should depend on their regulars. Let them secure their revenue and you should keep driving to a place that cares about ALL patrons but more IMPORTANTLY the quality of the food they serve. My server was outstanding though. This owner/manager watched her wait all three tables that were there while there were other waitresses. I'm not surprised either. So made sure to tip her well. I feel bad that she has to work for such horrible people. It has to be embarrassing to bring food to a table and it's mediocre at best.

She crab soup and gator bites
Deshaun S.

Bland seafood, decent service and watered down drinks. I'd much rather go to Latitude Seafood. Stopped while visiting town and regretted it. However, a charming family-oriented restaurant. My date and I had the she crab soup, gator bites and a couple of drinks that tasted like heavy fructose corn syrup, intended on ordering entrees but it already felt like a waste of money and time. I'm from Maryland where everyone seasons their seafood- after watching other tables food come out and tasting our apps, we knew it wasn't for us.

The Alligator Bites
Casonja G.

Have eaten here so many times over the years and each time it's delicious. We tried the Alligator Bites for the first time and the were amazing as an appetizer it's definitely something that you have to try. The Ambiance and Atmosphere is always great. We went before Christmas and the staff is always attentive. If you need to book an event always book with Debbie she is the Event Coordinator and she truly Sweet and Patient. They have a back room to accommodate a larger group which is always decorated very nice with a TV. The food is always fresh and portioned good I always have some to take home.

Talk with my feet last time I eat here!

Came to dinner tonight Riptid 26.oo del JUMBO shrimp dinner don't waste your money you get the same shrimp in the basket for less price. 14.99 plus a side 2.99 18.00 save your self 8.00. Spoke to the manager she didn't make it right.

Cheeseburger GF
Jen S.

Sister took me here as a welcome back to VA dinner. All of us had good food! I very much enjoyed my tacos. The corn and spinach were also great. My niece downed a huge steak. Service and ambiance were great. Plenty of seating. I'm sure I'll be back next visit. Appreciate they are celiac aware for my celiac family ( I was only one in party not celiac!)

Riptides A la Carter menu.
Kevin M.

Friendly greeters and great server. Decided to take mom to riptides for her birthday. She really enjoys the customer service and the wonderful food options. We were agreed with a smile and a friendly staff, and the environment was cozy and nice. The way we got was so friendly he was so attentive and made sure that we had everything that we needed. He was tall and he floated across the dining room like a professional. The menu offered many different options for seafood lovers, and those who would like chicken options at the seafood place. The team opted for appetizers of She-crab soup, which they enjoyed and clam chowder which they devoured. We also ordered their hush puppies and they were delicious as well. Everything came out hot and fresh and the party was the lighted with their choice. We ordered entrées and the portions were huge. Everybody had certain things that they wanted substituted but the restaurant was able to make those changes without any problems whatsoever. The food came out fresh. The sides came out, piping hot the people who wanted their sides to be in different dishes, but the restaurant accommodated. They brought out all types of condiments and fulfill everybody's request. Everybody was so happy that at one point communication sea salt together, except for the thing sounds of smacking lips and happy smiles. Room for dessert and was able to get slices of the Keylime pie. It was delicious. It had a wonderful balance of sweetness and the tart flavors. You enjoyed with a Keylime pie. We even decided to take a couple slices home so that we could enjoy the next day. Overall, I would say, bring your family and your friends out to Riptides. Please come early because the dining room can fill up rather quickly. The food is delicious and the prices are right. Make sure you bring your appetite because the food is bountiful on the plates.

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Manager needs more education in customer service. Server was lovely. Tipped her well.

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Great appetizer (best Gator Bites in the state) and great service (Charnitha). TY Riptide's.

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They have amazing food and I love the virgin Pina coladas and the alligator bites are my favorite

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Not a good seafood restaurant. Fish was not fresh. Run of the mill. Felt like I was eating at a diner

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My husband and I dined here after church on Sunday. We had a very good experience. The staff was…read morevery attentive. There was a young man who was the host who sat us immediately. Several servers came over right away to ask our drink orders and give us menus. My husband ordered the country fried steak with gravy and eggs, and I got the chicken and waffles and a side of grits. Everything was very tasty. This might seem like a small thing, but the iced tea was fresh brewed and very good. I cannot stand iced tea that comes out of a machine or that is powdered. This was clearly fresh and they served it in big mason jars. This is one of my key things with a restaurant. If they don't have freshly brewed tea, I really don't enjoy my meal as much. I was thankful that this place had great tea. The server checked on us throughout the meal. We would definitely go back again.

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Riptides Seafood Restaurant - seafood - Updated May 2026

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