My first time hearing about this place was for Easter brunch. I saw that the reviews for their lunch and dinner items were pretty good. They had a full spread! With prime rib, charcuterie, amazing salads, desserts, and real omelets and pancakes. I ate way too much! Bottomless mimosa's for those that enjoy that. We were greeted with a smile when we walked in, and I was so glad we had a reservation because the whole place was packed. This restaurant only does buffets three times a year. I wish they would do them every weekend! The view out back was absolutely beautiful, and the temperature was a perfect 71 degrees. I couldn't have been happier, and I've been telling everyone how amazing this place was. I'll definitely be back for the next brunch buffet. :-) read more

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I stayed here in August of 2024, so this review is a bit late and I don't remember any of the staff who helped me but I had a wonderful experience. I made a reservation about 15 minutes ahead of time, showed up 5 minutes late, was a little drunk, didn't realize the vibes of the restaurant so I showed up in jeans, a crop top, and flip flops. The hostess and waitress were both so nice to me. I got seated at a really nice waterfront table and I ordered a bowl of clam chowder and a half dozen oysters and ate them all. It was a delicious meal with a great view even though I probably looked like a fish out of water. But hey, it was a great visit and experience. Thanks for not making me feel excluded, Tidal!!! If I ever find myself back at Paradise Point, I would definitely come back with the appropriate attire!!! read more

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Chef Charlotte has got a gift I tell you. Her technique and approach is amazing. Our server Melissa was also perhaps the sweetest server I have ever had. This restaurant is a GEM, with a beautiful water, surrounded atmosphere and incredible stuff and mouthwatering food. I also recommend the carpaccio, fondue and crudo! read more

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Tidal is set Within Paradise Point Resort with the most spectacular view of Mission Bay. Although our dinner was set in evening, we had a table view of the glistening lights shining on the bay. We started our dinner with the Tidal bread service which is on the appetizer menu. This is definitely a must order as the bread was baked fresh and tasted like no other bread service I've experienced before. The bread was unique in shape, presented on this beautiful wood board with a ricotta honey spread topped with microgreens, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and nuts. The steak burger was juicy, seasoned well and so large. The halibut was fresh, light and flakey. Finally, completed our night with crème brûlée. Wonderful dinner from start to finish! read more

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This place is located at Paradise Point Resort and overlooks the water, a beautiful backdrop. The staff was friendly and they offer a kid's menu. The halibut was a bit dry but the mushroom risotto was very good and their crème brûlée had wonderful texture and taste. read more

Tidal - Halibut over mushroom risotto - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped by Tidal the other day for dinner. It was a warm evening in San Diego and we walked around the property down to the docks and got a lovely view of the sunset and beaches around the resort. At the restaurant we got seated almost immediately in the back porch area with a great view of the water. For food we ordered the Tidal bread service which was a freshly baked brioche roll served with whipped butter and ricotta cheese. The bread was warm and soft and the butter made it even more delicious. For the starter we shared the Wagyu beef carpaccio which came out thinly sliced with truffle aioli and caviar. For the entree we chose the lamb chops and prime rib eye. The lamb chops came out a bit too pink in the center but they had a nice flavor to them and weren't gamey at all. The rib eye was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. For drinks we opted for mocktails that were fruity without being too sweet. Overall Tidal is a great spot for dinner by the water with plenty of free parking nearby and a great spot to walk around after dinner. read more

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We had a reservation at 7pm for a birthday dinner. We didn't get to seat until 715pm on a saturday night. Wasn't really a busy night, IMO. We ordered lamb shank and prime rib bone in steak with 2 wine. And brownie smores for dessert. Lamb shank was tender and delicious. Paired with suggested red wine. Good choice. Polenta is good, too. For that price,.expecting for more lamb shank :). Prime rib was good, seasoned well. However, we ordered medium but came out as rare. Brocollini came out kind of burnt, too, so we put that to the side. Since our server was nowhere to be found, we were sitting there waiting. No one is checking with us. We had to flag another server to get the prime rib cook some more. Eventually, I'm assuming the manager came out and bring the food out. This time, steak came out better and had brocollini there too, this time was cooked better. This time our server came out to check on us to see how everything was but everything was taken care off. We were ready to order dessert but server was nowhere to be found, again. We had to flag another server so we can order our dessert. Props to manager for taking care of us. Birthday dinner kind of sucked because of the service. We hoped we had the server that the 2 tables had, they were being constantly being checked and getting refills. I mean you're paying like eating at a steakhouse, service should be good, too. Intimate location, great view. Good food. Lots of parking. Good food. Will come back to eat here if we're staying here again and as long we don't get the same server. read more

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We were staying at the hotel on site and we decided to try this place out and then the one next door each night and this place is okay. It does cost more and they don't have that big of a menu. I'm a picky eater so I ordered just some sides because there wasn't anything on the menu that I'd really eat. The view is gorgeous and they have a nice outside area to eat at that is right on the water. The waiter was a nice guy and he did great trying to get us to try different things. read more

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Food was pretty mid tbh. For the price was expecting better. Ambiance outside was nice! Got the crab cake 7.5/10, clam chowder was actually the best thing we got 9/10. Pork belly flat bread 6/10 very underwhelming. Crab Mac n cheese 7/10. If ur looking for ur taste buds to do a little dance, I'd skip this place. Service was nice! Server didn't ask how the food was, prob cuz he knows it's mid. Being honest here. read more

Tidal - Crab cake & fondue - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been coming to Paradise Point a lot but we are always stopping by one of their bar & grill . This time we gave Tidal a try. The result was good and my Family was very happy about our Dinner here. From the Inside of the the restaurant to the Outdoor was stunning . The View from our Table was spectacular! Now for the food, we were very satisfied, with our cocktail, appetizers, main course, and dessert. I got the PACIFICO SEA BASS a decent-sized fish, and cooked nicely accompanied by a delicious Mushroom risotto. Next time I'm gonna order too what my son had, he had the Duroc pork chop and it was big and very tasty. Service was nice, food that we had was delicious and with a very stunning view ! read more

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Staying at the hotel so we wanted to check out this restaurant for dinner. Made a reservation online easily. Came in and was seated on time. Kinda busy. Inside was clean staff was attentive. We ordered the fondue, shrimp cocktail and some drinks. Fondue came out quickly and tasted very good, bread was delicious. The shrimp cocktail was very good too. The rose drink was fantastic and presentation was delightful. We got full after our appetizers so we didn't order any entrees. I would come here again. read more

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5/5 stars for service. Major praise to Chef Charolette and server/bartender Esteban. Night one we decided to sit at the bar where we were served unique drinks from Esteban. We enjoyed our experience with him so much that we requested him as a server the following night. He gracefully along with Chef Charolette handled a difficult allergy, the chef even came out to confirm and take great care of me. Food and drinks were delicious. We are very grateful for our experience!!!! read more

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Lots of great things to say. The staff was friendly the dining area was nice. And we elected to sit out by the beach front and use heat lamps. They even brought the ladies blankets. Speedy right on time great drink menu. The appetizer was just odd. Hard croutons from a bag it seemed like. Luckily the actual mozzarella and balsamic was great and tasty. The sea bass was great. I had just a sneak bite of it. I ordered the ahi. And it was a thick ahi steak. Very fresh. Great portion lightly seasoned and cooked perfectly. I also just love cauliflower so when this was dressed around the tuna I devoured it. Perfect season and cooking of it. Such a great family time read more

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Had an out of town friend visiting and decided Tidal looked like a good place to go for a bite to eat. We got a window seat and a view out to the bay. Very nice. The manager was great and helped when the wine we ordered was not tasty and recommended another that was perfect. The server was very nice and provided good service. Overall, a good experience with service and seating and a view to top it off. Recommend the California wines: Sauvignon Blanc Recommend the Mary's Free Range Chicken Enjoy! read more

Pancake bites were yummy, coffee was good, views were terrific, but be prepared to stand in a long slow line for breakfast orders. Maybe they were short staffed the day I was there but it was a process. read more

Tidal - Pancake bites and coffee with a view - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Tidal is the romance restaurant of San Diego! With a full row of two-top tables right along the deck glass overlooking Mission Bay, dinner and drinks are at their sunset best here. The food and service are fantastic too. Don't miss the corn-and-poblano fondue -- just divine -- and the crab cake and scallops were excellent. The minted peas were a highlight too, and the meal as a whole was the best we had our entire vacation...perfection on a plate! read more

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Waiter, waitress and hostess were all very nice and pleasant. Ambience was wonderful enjoying the ocean view and sunset. But unfortunately the food was absolutely awful and expensive. We ordered the sea bass and salmon and shrimp cocktail. Shrimp (they only gave 4) was not fresh...tasted very mushy, and both the salmon and sea bass were very dry and their sauce didn't taste good. Even their French fries were not done right...McDonald's French fries are way better. Food tasted like it was from the freezer or something and then heated with microwave. When we got back to the hotel room, we also had stomach aches from the food. Very very disappointed in a fancy restaurant on the resort premises. read more

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WOW all I have to say. Service was amazing and the staff cares for us so much. Customer service like that is rare nowadays but now let's talk food... WOW again. Everything was delicious and they even had great food for my daughter as well as bringing water for my dog. Resorts usually have terrible food but not this one! read more

If you happen to find yourself vacationing in San Diego and/or staying on the Paradise Point resort, then a dining experience at Tidal is a must. We were here recently for a multi day conference and our party made a reservation at Tidal. The menu changes every week so it's best to check their website to see what they have to offer. Our server was really nice and friendly, but more importantly she was very good at describing what the restaurant favorites on the menu! Our party had either the seabass (pictured in this review) or the crab topped salmon. Both were so delicious and fresh tasting. As for the seabass that I selected it was superbly prepared with a nice crisp skin. Placed on a bed of peas and sauce that complimented the fish. I also ordered the clam chowder which was also very tasty. It had small pieces of potato, clams, and pork belly. So flavorful! If you are also interested they have a fantastic selection of wines and cocktails. Pictured are two that we LOVED! The "Kiss from a Rose" with its fancy rose shaped ice cube and the "Oaxacan Smoked Old Fashioned" which came out in a fancy looking smoke box. Great restaurant, decent prices, and beautiful venue and ambiance. I highly recommend coming to here if you're in the area! read more

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The food wasn't that best for the price point. The service was excellent and the Ambiance was okay due to the water being there but the chair and furniture could be better. Waitress wasn't very knowledgeable with bourbons or what they have to offer. read more

Came here for a birthday party and while the server and staff were very nice and drinks were good, I cannot recommend this restaurant. I got the sea bass and it was overcooked, very dry and mealy. Shame to do to such a beautiful fish. My friend ordered a steak and it was underdone and not the temp she ordered. Got it refired and it was blacker on the outside but still the same amount of underdone-ness on the inside. Food was very expensive but portions were so small that even a side order of fries was polished off because we were still hungry. If a dish comes with things you have to cut through like corn ribs you're not given a good enough knife and stuff is hard to cut. Just cut stuff off the cob if you're not going to give a proper knife please. If a dish says it comes with things like peas, don't expect it to be a proper side, it's more like a garnish. You're paying for the protein and sauce only, so spend your $44/plate average wisely. Service was SLOW. I mean...slow. So much so that we had two rounds of drinks before our entree order was taken. We ended up closing the place down not because of lingering but because that's how slow the service was. It took 2.5 hours and despite having a reservation weeks in advance at 7 the hostess told us she'd have to seat other parties before us and we waited an additional 20 minutes past our reservation time. Drinks were incredible, on the pricey side but I can forgive that for the quality. Ambiance was very beautiful, our server was a dear. However, we came because it was convenient to where we were, but we won't be back due to food quality and price not matching. read more

Tidal - Kiss from a rose cocktail - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I came to this place because my out of town friend was staying at paradise point so it made sense to come here and I wanted to try it Service: was more than excellent . Melissa was great and awesome Food: Brussel sprout was ok Salmon was ok Apple tart was delicious Parking: plenty of public free parking Ambiance : very nice view ans although it was foggy the outside was very nice and with heater on we did not feel the cold. The area is very nice Reason for 4 stars : the brussel sprout and salmon was ok not great. Will I come back ? yes I will give it another try Should u try it? yes give a try read more

Tidal - Outside - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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We tried this restaurant called "TIDAL". It wasn't our first time in this area of Paradise Point where Tidal is located, but it's our first time dining here at Tidal. We chose to be seated outdoors and they let us pick where to sit. The inside was beautiful too, but I like the view of their outdoor area more. I almost didn't want to order yet, just wanted to sit, relax, and enjoy the view and the nice breeze for a while :) But when our server came and handed us the Menu, that changed everything, I wanted their food already. There were so many good selections, so it was easy for us to pick our food. We ordered: *PARADISE MAI THAI *DUROC PORK CHOP *HAMACHI CRUDO *PACIFICO SEA-BASS *PAN-SEARED ICEFJORD SALMON *GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE My son's favorite was the PORK CHOP. He was excited to see how their pork chop here, and this place didn't disappoint him, my son likes it! The pork Chop was so thick, so Tender, and so flavorful, and it was not dry at all, it was cooked nicely! Our HAMACHI CRUDO was so fresh and delicious, that I will probably order 3 plates of those next time. My husband's PACIFICO SEABASS was good too, it was nicely cooked. I love wild mushroom risotto that came with it, I can really taste a lot of mushroom in their rice. For my SALMON, it was very tasty, I didn't need to add any salt or anything. My Drink was beautiful and so Fruity, I love it! Also, the German chocolate had a very rich chocolate and yet not overly sweet. We had such a Lovely Family time here, we are very satisfied with the View, the Food, and the Service. We can see ourselves here being regular from now on. Their Menu changes from time to time, so always check their menu before planning a visit. For Parking, there's a lot of it here. The Tidal restaurant is located at Paradise Point, so after eating here I recommend you take a walk around and find the beautiful Pond in their area, you will enjoy more of your visit here. read more

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Not that busy, everyone was outside. Nice out there on the harbor but with lights and dirty glass walls hard to see much. Pretty much expensive to me. Shrimp cocktail was very good, salmon awesome. Wife had tomato flatbread and it was good. Service a little lacking, had to ask for water, didn't take all the dirty dishes before entrees served, a couple other small issues, I think the server was not aware of how to properly do her job. read more

I love Tidal! We go every time we are at Paradise Point - I was especially inclined to write this review because the service was top tier. Esteban went above and beyond, and I was so impressed with how he navigated our experience. I really wish every server was like Esteban, and our meals/ drinks were delicious. 10/10 would recommend - we had the best time. read more

Great restaurant on the bay at the paradise point resort on vacation island. Had the fondue, sea bass, a couple cocktails and the s'more brownie for dessert. Great place to watch the sunset and have a nice dinner on the patio. Normally not open on Monday/Tuesday but the restaurant opened for our conference at the hotel. Was impressed with the food and service. read more

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Gorgeous views, friendly staff and the food was delicious. I do kind of wish there were a little more menu options but other than that I really have no complaints. read more

Tidal - Pacifico Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was there with my family of 5 and my bill was over $1000 including tip. The server sat us down and never came by our table through out the whole service after taking our order. I saw other tables being provided service through out the night . I felt really discriminated as every other table was being provided great service. I would not recommend this one bit. read more

Tidal restaurant is not worth a visit. And they have a ridiculous policy if you don't cancel within 48 hours they will charge $25 a head. Booked table for 4. Called them day and a half before to cancel due to family emergency, they wouldn't without charging us $100. I've been to the best restaurants around the world and never seen a 48 hours cancellation policy with a monetary penalty, especially for an extremely mediocre, dirty and unimpressive restaurant like Tidal. So we went to avoid the penalty since we were staying at the attached resort, and the food was mediocre at best. The atmosphere sucks and there is no character or warmth to the restaurant. It's a huge open room with lunch hall style tables and zero decor/music. They have an absolute BS cancellation policy and a terribly overpriced horrible restaurant with rude management. The food is not worth anywhere near the prices they charge. Don't waste your time with this place. They lock people in with the 48 hour nonsense $25 a head cancellation policy because the place is usually mostly empty and not worth the ridiculous prices. It's clearly a money grab because they need it, but it's an awful place with rude staff, poor food and horrible service. The crab cake was freezing cold, dry and disgusting. Steak special was $80 and overcooked, worth probably $15 at best. Slow service. Horrible food. Worse atmosphere. It's like eating at a high school lunch hall with prices meant for places that are actually decent with good service and good food. Stay away. Tidal is an AWFUL place. You're better off ordering pizza takeout. Trust me. read more

Love this restaurant! We sit at the patio with our dog (yes, dogs are welcome outside on their patio). And it's very much an "enclosed" patio, with tons of those stand alone gas heater to keep everyone warm, while having a perfect ocean view! The best environment for sunset/dinner time. Their dinner is a 4 course "set dinner" that you can pick and choose from. The first course is a shared appetizer, then a salad of your own choice, an entree and a dessert. The food is delicious and fresh, we started with clam and mussels, both fresh and tasty. Salad is fresh. And I strongly recommended their short ribs, cooked to perfection with three different side to share with the whole party. Dessert I pick the chocolate cheesecake.Cheesy but not too sweet. They are closed on Sunday night, so Saturday night is the only choice for the weekend. Strongly recommend this restaurant. read more

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The restaurant itself offers a lovely ambiance and a beautiful view, which initially raised our expectations. Unfortunately, the overall experience fell far short--both in terms of food quality and service. Although there were several open tables outside, we were not allowed to sit outdoors without any clear explanation. The menu was confusing and contained multiple spelling errors, which was surprising for a restaurant at this price point. The kids' menu was particularly underwhelming and overpriced--offering only cheese pizza, mini hot dogs, or chicken fingers for $20. Our children chose the cheese pizza, which arrived burnt to the point that both the crust and cheese were dark brown and unappetizing. Ordering was also a challenge. Several key items, including the mac and cheese and burgers, were unavailable. This was frustrating, especially as half our group had initially intended to order those items. The rest of the menu felt uninspired and didn't match the restaurant's upscale pricing. One couple in our party ordered the ribeye, which was cooked well but lacked seasoning. I had the carnival squash, which was a disappointment at $34. It was overcooked and mushy, with a strange pepita sauce that didn't pair well with the overly sweet balsamic. The advertised almonds were barely present--just a few scattered pieces. The dish was served lukewarm at best, and I was unsure whether it was even intended to be a hot entrée. Service was, unfortunately, the worst part of the evening. Our server was unfamiliar with the menu and couldn't answer basic questions about the oysters' origin. It took over 25 minutes to receive water, and we had to repeatedly request basics like salt and pepper. The server was slow to return, resulting in over an hour before we could place our order. After ordering, it took another 45 minutes for our food to arrive--with no updates, water refills, or check-ins during that time. Once our meals were served, we never had an opportunity to give feedback or request changes because our server didn't return. I would have liked to send back my squash, but there was simply no one around. At the end of the meal, we had to go to the hostess stand to ask for the check and later search near the kitchen for to-go boxes. One final disappointment: the kids' meal included a scoop of ice cream, and since two children were sharing one meal, I politely asked if it was possible to get an extra scoop. Before I could even offer to pay for it, the server curtly said no. Given the high cost of our meal--over $110 for just two adult entrees in addition to the kids' meal--that felt unnecessarily stingy. In summary, the food was mediocre, the service was inattentive, and the experience left us all hungry and frustrated. This restaurant has potential given its beautiful setting, but we will not be returning or recommending it. read more

Great service!! Me and my family were on vacation, and we thought this was one of the best meals we've had!! Sauces and flavors of everything was fantastic!! Desserts were amazing!! read more

Waterfront setting and delicious food. What a discovery! Loved our brunch and will be back. read more

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Amazing experience! The manager was very kind and nice, treated us with champagne for our anniversary. Food was delicious and the view was great. Thanks to the manager and the servers. Will be back soon. read more

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Everywhere says they close at 10:00. Walked in at 9:30 and were told they closed at 9:00. Update your hours. Yelp, Apple maps, etc... read more

We came down to escape the heat and stayed at this property. Initially we were hesitant to make a reservation at Tidal. The negative reviews were a concern. Well fear not, our experience was 5 star in all areas. We had a reservation at 6:15 and were promptly seated by the friendly hostess. We chose the patio with seating facing the bay. Our server Melissa ( highly recommend) greeted us with genuine smiles and warmth. Again, nothing like we read in previous reviews. Ordered our drinks and promptly received. We weren't in a rush to order our Donner. Melissa was fine with it even on a Friday night. When we did order she was knowledgeable on the entire menu. She even went as far to ask the chef if he would give my octopus a quick char on the grill. Most chefs would have refused. This chef happily obliged and we thanked him in the way out. His menu selection is excellent. Every area we interacted with was outstanding. Our entrees were the above mentioned octopus and Pacific Sea Bass with mushroom risotto. Both entrees had such flavor and the presentation was excellent. This restaurant is a must stop whether you stay at the Paradise Point Resort or visiting San Diego. Melissa, thanks for your attentive and enthusiastic service, Chef, thanks for obliging the char on the octopus. Lastly Teddy the manager on duty thanks for stopping over the table so we could express our appreciation. Next trip down we will come again. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

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We were at the restaurant on Sunday 09/21. We were celebrating our mom's 80th birthday the server named AARON he was also our barman and was just amazing. The service was great. The drinks were awesome. We did not want to leave the restaurant because the food was on top of great ambiance simply delicious. Thank you Aaron for your great service and exquisite drinks. We will be back for sure. Happy customers from Los Angeles. read more

Let's begin with beautiful atmosphere! Drinks were delicious! Lobster Fondue, grilled salmon, and a birthday celebration dessert! Wonderful place! read more

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I did not expect to give Tidal a 5 star review - I usually don't like fancy resort food. Tidal's staff has a dedication to the menu and the food that is palpable. The hamachi crudo is one of the best dishes I have had in months - so simple but so perfect. The fish is incredibly fresh and sweet - the light broth of blood orange and coconut (???maybe) complemented the fish, even the flowers and smidge of chilis just added to the complexity without overwhelming. I stuck with fish - getting the crusted hamachi in a coconut milk broth and small black lentils that tasted almost sweet, with incredible umami. Even the baby bok choy were perfectly grilled whole. My friend's pork chops were okay - a delightful brine couldn't compensate for flavorless pork - though that is a problem I see often in SD restaurants. The ambience was relaxing and beautiful, we watched various birds hunting for food and saw the sun go down. A lovely experience. read more

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View is beautiful, this is why it was 3 stars instead of 2. The drinks were tasty. The food was mediocre. I was told that the clam chowder was supposedly the best than anywhere. It wasn't..... It was ok at best. The burgers we ordered came out RAW throughout the burger. The poblano fondue was amazing though. Service was good, there was a gentlemen named Israel that kind of saved the night on service, he was extremely helpful and entertaining. Our waiter could have been more attentive. He did feel bad about the raw burgers and offered us 2 free deserts because it was one of our birthdays however the deserts were both gross as well. The dubai chocolate desert I could have ran over it with my car and it probably wouldn't have broke. Tasted horrible. The smores dish was not appetizing either. Overall I would possibly go back if I had Israel as a server and they paid more attention to the temp of their meats. read more