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    Tides Restaurant & Pub

    3.2 (417 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Seafood medley
    Linda D.

    I went to lunch with my friend on a lovely sunny afternoon. We sat outside on the deck it was a perfect summah day. I got the traditional lobster roll and asparagus it was good, we split onion rings and fries, my friend got a medley of fresh seafood he said it was also good. Service was good, our waiter was attentive. We had a nice lunch. although I did find it strange that we had to make a reservation it was a week day not very busy. I also found it very off putting that the young teenagers that were at the front when we came in could have cared less about us being there they were talking with each other ignoring us. You need better customer service !

    Outside. Storefront. Free surface lot and street parking.
    Daniel B.

    We had an OK lunch at Tides Restaurant & Pub. Tides is located on Nahant Beach, about 30 minutes northeast of Boston, on the North Shore. The food was fine, service was good, and the view was nice. Tides' dedicated parking lot was full so we parked for free on adjacent Wilson Rd. Tides says "reservations are strongly recommended." Our large group of eight got lucky and was seated almost immediately on a Thursday around 1pm. Seating was tight, however, as eight of us had to squeeze in at a single picnic table. The picnic tables on Tides' porch are better suited for six people each. Not a big deal, but it was a bit uncomfortable. The restaurant was busy on an ordinary Thursday afternoon. Tides has a sizable freestanding building and outdoor patio (porch). They also have keno. This place has been around for 25+ years. The atmosphere was casual. You do need to put a shirt over your swimsuit if you're coming from the beach. In this sense, it's not a super-casual beach bar. During our visit, the menu had a fairly extensive selection of drinks (full bar), seafood, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and desserts. Most of our group got beer and lobster rolls. The lobster rolls were on the specials menu. There were two varieties, Lobster Salad Roll and Just Lobster Roll. They were $28 each. Our group got both. Both came with 5 ounces of claw, knuckle, and tail lobster meat on a toasted hot dog bun with a side. The Lobster Salad Roll came with diced celery and mayo while the Just Lobster Roll came plain with drawn butter (melted butter). I'm allergic to lobster so I didn't try one. The rolls looked fresh, delicious, and filling and everyone who ordered one seemed to enjoy it. I had some of the Sweet Chili Glazed Fried Calamari ($16), ordered one of the Baked Scallops entrees for myself ($34), and also had a slice of a large Pepperoni Pizza ($16 for large pizza, +$1 for pepperoni) and some Beer Battered Onion Rings ($4). Everything tasted OK/good. The fried calamari wasn't anything out of the ordinary, but one thing that made it different to me was it came with sweet red peppers. I've eaten a lot of fried calamari appetizers and this was the first that had lots of sweet red peppers included. A unique touch. The Baked Scallops came with my choice of two sides. I chose coleslaw and grilled asparagus. The sides were average. The slaw was mayo-based. The asparagus spears were too chewy, but tasted fine. The Baked Scallops were interesting. It was basically a bowl of scallops, breadcrumbs, and butter. Lots of butter. Simple. Not bad, but not great either. It's not something I'd order again. There were plenty of scallops, so they didn't skimp on the portions. The Pepperoni Pizza was A-OK. Again, nothing out of the ordinary. Just reliable, run-of-the-mill pizza. Like the pizza, the Onion Rings were par for the course. Someone commented that they tasted frozen, not fresh. Our server was friendly, had a good attitude, and did a nice job handling all of our orders (including more beer) and water refills.

    Side of onion rings
    Danielle T.

    I came here on a Saturday for lunch to celebrate my birthday. Tides is idyllically located next to Nahant Beach (literally you could walk out of the restaurant onto the sand!) I strongly recommend eating outside if it isn't raining. You couldn't ask for a better view and it's pretty packed inside. The food and service were excellent as well. I highly recommend the stuffed clams on the starter menu. I also ordered the Baked Haddock with lemons and capers which was delicious. Everyone at my table enjoyed their meals. They have signs asking people to not bathe children with sandy feet in the sinks which makes me wonder if that's been an issue recently, but I thought the restrooms were very clean. If you are looking for a casual spot with fresh seafood by the beach look no further! They strongly encourage reservations and you need to call. They do not use Open Table.

    View of Nahant Beach from the outdoor deck.
    Jerry C.

    Surprised at some of the other reviews. We had a great meal and wonderful time sitting outside overlooking Nahant Beach. Service was friendly and prompt for our group of 5. We enjoyed Caesar with grilled chicken, Caesar with steak tips, fried haddock and a Chicken Caesar wrap. I guess it was a Caesaar night. All were fresh, tasty and good sized portions. The beer and wine choices and a few specialty drinks were also excellent. The one caveat here is the parking. There is a small, tight lot for the restaurant only but paid beach parking is nearby.

    Taylor H.

    The only thing better than the food is the ambience! This place is a great spot for a great meal on the water. Seafood or a sandwhich is a must - although I did want to try the chicken Cesear salad pizza that looks fabulous!

    Nachos with everything on the side
    Marni M.

    My family made reservations on a Sunday around noon. It is a must to make reservations as there were parties waiting and getting seated by the time we arrived. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Prior to the fire they had, the set up is pretty much the same with the oversized booths but slightly more spacious now. For appetizers, we shared the calamari and the nachos. We had the toppings on the side other than that she's due to preferences of my party. There was plenty of cheese and toppings to go around. I liked that the calamari was served as the rings and as the tentacles, it just made me come back for more. The banana peppers and marinara sauce are a must for sides. Entrées included chicken broccoli Alfredo, steak tips with vegetables, baked scallops with baked potato and asparagus, prime rib with a baked potato and broccoli, and fried seafood plate. Everyone seemed to be satisfied with their orders. The asparagus was ginormous! I found my fried seafood to be very bland however. I felt like it could've use a lot of salt and extra dipping sauce to provide some sort of flavor. Our waitress was really friendly but was a little on the slow side when coming back to check in on us since it was getting busier by then. Overall, it is at a beautiful location right by the water. The food is comparable to typical bar food, as well as the service. My family likes to come here regularly.

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    The service was friendly and efficient, the ambiance was laid back and friendly, and the food was solid!

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    Food was good, but the view next to the waves is awesome. Great spot to hangout after a surf session to grab some grub and a brew.

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    Worst mealI have ever had! Will never go back!!!whoever imagined perfect little cubes of haddock would be a winner? Bah!!!

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    Had a great experience! Our bartender (Ken) was great and the food was amazing. I will definitely be coming back and recommending to others.

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    food was good along with the service. I really enjoy this place. Can't wait to sit outside on the deck in the summer.

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    First time here and I'm glad I came into the north shore of Boston. Usually I stick to New…read moreHampshire but I had family in town and of course they all wanna see Boston so I looked up a spot around the area we were in and The Blue Ox should up. Once inside we were seated very quickly... We started with some Crispy Calamari that had peppers and a nice chipotle aioli sauce that went well together. Then we had the Mussels which were very good, it had lots of garlic which we love and it has white wine with heirloom tomatoes. Both appetizers were amazing. Now for my dish I went with the Sin Burger due to seeing a bunch awards for this burger so I had to try. So the burger I ordered was made medium with bacon, truffle aioli and Swiss cheese. It was so good and this dish was the highlight of my night. It was made to perfection and everything went well together in the burger. I'll definitely be back just to eat the burger again. So if you're around Lynn then be sure to give this spot a try. You won't be disappointed!

    Great vibes as soon as we walked in! Our server, Guy, was a phenomenal server. His recommendations…read morewere right on point. The bartenders really know how to make a drink. We tried the "demon seed" the blood orange old fashioned, the "bacon and legs" the "dirty and hot" and the limoncello sipper for dessert. Food wise, we did tuna tartar that I didn't think was spicy but my friend did. It had a nice whipped cream cheese as a base with some homemade chips. Normally I don't like chips but these were good. We also tried the wings. Piping hot, perfect crispness and the house blue cheese I could have eaten with a spoon. We came after a beach day so not our best dressed but we were treated like royalty either way. Definitely a place to return!

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    Stopped in during recent trip to Boston My colleague Mark…read morewanted to take me to the best seafood place! And yep it was just that and more! Service was attentive and friendly g Food was served quickly It was quiet while we were there - early in the day but my understanding is this is a great family place to come and enjoy the waterfront and food and drinks tends to be busy for sure!

    I was in need of fried scallops. In January , many New…read moreEngland seafood spots close for winter season, so Belle Isle was my choice as open year round. I enjoyed their lobster rolls in the summer months. Ordered the scallop plate, a cup chowder, a draft ipa. Nice mellow views of the harbor on a frigid cold lunch time day. Scallop plate I thought needed more scallops, but I always want more. Scallops were fresh and did the job for me. Onion rings excellent, fries good but too many ... few less, and few more onion rings . The cole slaw I needed more as this was exactly the type slaw I like... Moist, creamy , cold, and sweet moist... perfect slaw. The ipa was 16 oz draft and cold as and delivered. The cup clam chowder was full of ingredients, potatoes... nice hot, creamy ... 6.99 for cup was 1-2 bucks steep for size... 4.99 would be fair . All in all ... fresh and cooked fresh and hot A great meal 4-5 stars... 5 if here was a couple more scallops for the 28.99 or 4.99 or 5.99 for the cup chowder vs 6.99... Good year round seafood and large eat in area .

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