We've been coming to tides (formerly dockside) for 26 years now! Having left Boston for the last 8.5 years, came back with kids to reminisce and eat fried clams which don't exist outside New England! The clam chowder, clams, lobster roll still great. Ordered prime rib for first time and that was awesome as well. Sat on their new inside porch with beautiful view of nahant beach. Our server was super friendly, and very busy. Got a little attitude from another server when we asked for water. But there's a reason tides is in our family rotation! read more

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There weren't many places to eat by the time we were almost at our airbnb in Nahant, so we chose Tides. I was riding the wave of starting a four-day vacation and hopeful, but I should have read reviews of Tides more closely. The staff was what appeared to be older high-school and younger college students who all looked and spoke like they would rather be anywhere but where they were. The seafood platter was OK. My friend and I split it, not realizing that when we replied to "Do you want the clams with that?" that there would be a market-price upcharge. I ordered a draft Blue Moon which tasted...funny. Not like it should, and not like one I've ever had before. The view of the beach from the deck was nice and the umbrella at our table kept us in the shade; those are the two stars in my review. read more

The food was so terrible. Nachos were burnt and dry with sawdust chicken on top, steak tips were over cooked, and even the cheeseburger wasn't great. These are simple foods that should be easy to get "right." It wasn't cheap either. $28 for nachos with chicken, $18 cheeseburger, $30 steak tips. The view was beautiful outside. You are paying for the view for sure. We made a reservation because it was a Friday night and the manager/owner was stopping people pulling into the parking lot and turning them away if they didn't have a reservation. Apparently you need a reservation to eat here at all. Half the restaurant and deck was empty. So maybe the kitchen or waitstaff can't work at full capacity. read more

A friend and I stopped in for lunch this week and were promptly seated in the back room in a booth with the view of the beach. Even though the restaurant was pretty empty, our service was a bit slow. There was only one waitress covering the three tables and it took quite a while to get our order taken. I opted for the baked haddock with onion rings and cole slaw. My friend ordered the baked scallops with a baked potato and broccoli. When our meals came out, we realized that they had put the wrong entrees on each plate. As the scallops were in a dish, it was easy to swap them, although my haddock fell apart when I slid it onto the plate with my sides. The haddock was tasty and moist, with a buttery flavored crust. The onion rings were super crunchy and really good. The cole slaw was decent. My friend's scallops were served super hot and she also enjoyed her meal. Our friendly waitress made up for the slow service. This is a solid choice for seafood in the area. read more

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After sending 2 Coca-Cola's back I was told by 2 staff members that the reason that I didn't like them is because they use "Cola" syrup not Coke branded products. Please , ocean front restaurant in New England with huge bar great views and a knock off Coke product ???? Ps fantastic chicken fingers! read more

Just ordered a fish chowder confirmed it was fish chowder with 2 people at take out p/u and when ordering at keno register as I am allergic to shellfish...on my way to Hospital for epi pen Ty Tides read more

How can you mess up a lobster roll? The lobster was hard, dry and chewy. Manager said it was pre-cooked and cut. Will never be back - read more

Ordered the fried haddock... it was good! I got fried onion rings and coleslaw as my side. Cole slaw was boring. But let me tell you those onion rings were the best I've ever had and I don't know if it's because I'm from a high elevation area and my taste buds are going in overdrive being at sea level but holy hell those onion rings where the best and if I ever make it back again it's only going to be for the onion rings. 4 stars cause the coleslaw sucked lol read more

Tides Restaurant & Pub - Fried haddock, with onion rings (the best) and coleslaw. - Seafood Near Me - Nahant, Massachusetts

We always loved going to the Tides the food and drinks were great but unfortunately not to much the last two times for example I ordered the Caesar salad with grilled chicken the chicken was burnt my husband ordered a cheese burger he asked for medium it was very rare and full of gristle please speak to the cook and/or cooks you know when someone has a bad experience they tend not to go to the establishment again we gave it another shot and we're disappointed once again. read more

This place has gone so downhill. It used to be a regular stop for us after a nice day at Nahant Beach, but this is probably the 2nd or 3rd bad visit here and the last time we will ever go here again. They require reservations. Even for bar seating. Even when there are 20+ open tables. Even when the bartender told us very nicely that some spots had just opened up after some customers had just left and to just let the front desk know there was seating available. They still tell you it'll be a 45 minute wait. Guess what Tides? Your food isn't even that good?! And there are restaurants just up the road in Swampscott that are far better menu-wise and service-wise. If you get turned away from this place or are told you have a ridiculous wait for no reason, I highly recommend Mission on the Bay or Dockside Pub nearby. At least when they let you know there is a wait, it is actually because their tables are full. Tides you should be ashamed of yourself. It is almost like they see I'm a person of color and automatically it becomes a 45min-2hr wait. Okay, maybe I'm a little out of line for saying that but quick look around the restaurant and all of their customers are Caucasian and 50yo+, just saying. I guess they are going for that exclusive, "old money" vibe. read more

I do not recommend Tides whatsoever when I enter their the staff made a rude remark about tipping, which was kind of out of the blue cause I'm not sure why you wouldn't even like mention that because obviously we are going to tip, but when we were sat down the customer service was horrible, they were rude and passive aggressive.Not one person we spoke to had a smile on their face and our food took forever to come just for 2 salad. Honestly the customer service was horrible and ruined the meal I hope nobody has to go through this and that they improve their customer service. read more

I did not have a great experience because they added a tip a 20% tip when I did not do that. I was an at a 15 and before I walked in they automatically assumed I wasn't gonna tip. read more

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 ! read more

Tides Restaurant & Pub - Seafood medley - Seafood Near Me - Nahant, Massachusetts

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

We didn't get to eat here. Hostess was slumped back against the wall, definitely not friendly. We were told 1 1/2 hour wait at 430 in the afternoon without a single person waiting in sight. No suggestions where to go instead. Not allowed at the bar either. It worked out well.... found the Blue Ox just a few miles away and it was amazing. read more

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. read more

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It isn't necessary to visit Cape Cod to get Cape cod seaside ambience, it's right here locally at the end of the Nahant causeway. Overlooking Nahant beach, the restaurant offers, inside, rustic porch and outside seating. I had the halibut sandwich which had a piece of fish that overflows the bun. It was very good, but not exceptional. My lunch mates had a veggie roll and a seafood pasta which they both enjoyed. Like most seafood restaurants overlooking the water, the food is a bit pricey. Parking can be a challenge at lunch or diner. Service is attentive when our server was present, but she needed to check in more frequently. My patronage of the Tides 30 years ago remembers better food, but a less extensive menu. Worth visiting? Yes. read more

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. read more

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My son had a reservation for thirteen middle school friends to celebrate his birthday. They were seated, my son started enjoying that experience of being the birthday boy. However, when an additional kid showed up, they refused to simply add an additional seat to the table stating they weren't allow to. When asked if this was a safety or fire code thing, the haughty server simply said "no, we just don't do that." Then they asked my son's mother to leave with all of these kids. Essentially this garbage pale restaurant kicked out a bunch of 13 year olds for no other reason except that they inconvenienced the staff by wanting to add an extra guest. We relocated to Mission on the Bay in Swampscott. They were great! Ask yourself: if a restaurant is uncaring enough to eject a kid and his guests on his birthday (who had reservations & were well behaved & not disruptive) how much care are they putting into how they handled and prepare your food. Avoid this "Tides in Nahant". Go to Mission on the Bay instead. Posted by this disabled combat veteran (and father of the birthday boy) Brian O'Shea read more

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! read more

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Hadnt visited in years, but have been on a Mussels kick and Yelp told me they had some so off we went! First tip, MAKE RESERVATIONS... We were lucky enough to get right in, but shortly after us (Saturday around 2) it was packed with a 25-35 min wait! The seating inside is ample, there is outside, then there is semi outside (the Porch) then the dining room, the place is giant! Menu is big, lots of options, we ordered some apps, kids got some chicken & things, Some drinks! Mussels were good, Chicken fingers were surprisingly delish, Calamari was good but the batter was a little too heavy for our liking, but still tasty and fresh! Will definitely be back to try Pizza! read more

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Overlooking water? Check Outdoor seating? Check Diverse menu? Check Daily Specials? Check We ran across this place while trying to explore Nahant. I knew we'd want food, and it was either this, or go into Swampscott for some Detroit style pizza. I'm glad we stopped. Due to the tornado warning we weren't able to eat outside, but they gave us a hightop table overlooking the water and beach, it was spectacular! Our waitress, Elizabeth, was phenomenal; she was patient and friendly, and a pleasure to talk to. Since we sat around the bar, there was plenty of tvs to watch sports on, while music played over the hum of conversations abundant in this area. the list of drinks they had was great, plenty of variety, and the specialty drinks they offered just added to the impressive collection. we ordered the special shrimp and bacon tacos, which came on quesadilla tortillas! so they were two times the size of a normal taco. and they had to be for the amount of filling they put inside. we'll worth the price! next we ordered the spicy crab pizza special. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't spicy enough for my liking. The jalapeño was a nice touch to bring "the spicy" but the crab needed Old Bay or something to kick it up a notch. Or some sort of chili sauce. Finally we order the French dip sliders, which we had eyed before even ordering, and were delighted to have added these to our meal. they were so delicious. maybe some extra creamy horseradish sauce for next time, but otherwise great as is. The staff was pleasant and thr noise level perfect. a bit of a drive up you're not in the area, but we'll worth the visit. we'd come back again! read more

went to celebrate my moms birthday our group was about 18 and the service was amazing great place and staff now i know were im celebrating my birthday read more

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.

Me and a friend were waiting outside by the window for a ride after the beach. Multiple employees were banging at the windows facing outside and whistled at us multiple times. This made us very uncomfortable, as we are both young teenage girls (minors), hire better people if you're going to have a restaurant on the beach, I hope they don't do this to other women. read more

Great bar food environment. Be prepared to make a "reservation" for any type of service or the hosts will be bothered. The view is incredible and the vibe is cool. read more

We think it is absolutely absurd that there is a $2 upcharge for Tito's vodka when its so much less expensive than most, should be illegal, however the staff is great!! Clearly its an ownership issue. read more

First time here , visiting a relative In Nahant. We opted for takeout. We both had the salad she had tips I had grilled chicken the dressing was delicious not too much but just enough. My grilled chicken was very tasty not dry which happens sometimes she said her tips were she gets them every time she goes there. I plan on coming back again probably in the spring of Summer would love to go again and sit outside. I would highly recommend waves. read more

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

So glad I was able to eat outside in to November. Love the view so much. The servers are great My favorite meal is the Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Salad with Steak Tips. My husbands favorites are Fish and Chips or the Prime Rib Sandwich. The rewards program is great. Recently their special was a Monster Mash Burger. So yummy. Sweet Potato Fries are great, too read more

Tides Restaurant & Pub - Monster Mash Burger with Cheese special - Seafood Near Me - Nahant, Massachusetts

We were looking forward to going there for a long time. We were there before Covid. We were turned away due to no mobility friendly low tables with chairs. All they offered us were high top tables and booths. How does this meet ADA requirements for the disabled? read more

wow. what a terrible dinner. we had tied to go there in the sunmet and it was packed. so the next time we tried no problem but the wait staff we ok but the food was terribl. all of the food from the apps, calamari and mussels to the entrees was bad like really bad no one finished their meals bad. The alchool was ok. the rest was not... read more

customer service was good, everyone was very nice, the inside was nice & clean but the food was HORRIBLE. me and my boyfriend ordered boneless buffalo & bbq wings and that was just a scam. they were full on chicken tenders or something but NOT boneless wings. just felt like a completely scam. wasted 40$ for nothing. do better. read more

Tides Restaurant & Pub - " bbq boneless wild wings " - Seafood Near Me - Nahant, Massachusetts

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Had a wonderful lunch there and will absolutely go back again. It's a casual restaurant but offered high quality food you could get at any white table cloth restaurant. Service was lovely and the food was delicious. I had the mussels with scampi sauce to start and it was amazing. My friend had the chili and said it was perfect. After we both had a lobster roll and it was also a hit. I cannot recommend this place enough. Will absolutely come back before leaving town. read more

Tides Restaurant & Pub - Black mussels in scampi sauce - Seafood Near Me - Nahant, Massachusetts

The shrimp scampi pizza is the best. We ate it too fast to get a picture, but all their pizza is amazing. read more

Tides Restaurant & Pub - Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza. Bloody Mary. - Seafood Near Me - Nahant, Massachusetts

MASSIVE portions and superb value. I don't think I've ever seen such large portions anywhere else. Great ocean views. We vacationed nearby so we enjoyed this place four times in one week. The lobster roll was easily five stars. The clam strips were popular with my crowd and consumed daily. We really loved the fish tacos which could easily have been shared as we ate them for breakfast as leftovers too. The tacos are breaded and not grilled so they are a tad heavy but they use nice large fish fillets with a horseradish slaw that really elevates this. Service always pleasant and expeditious. My really only complaint is the use of styrofoam for take out especially since they are oceanside. read more

We went for a late lunch/early dinner on Sunday. The service was amazing our waitress was so kind and very attentive. She had heard we had been recently engaged and gave us a free desert at the end as a surprise. We had an amazing view of the ocean as well as most of the restaurant. The servings were massive we had a Cesar salad pizza and it was enough for 4 people and such a great price. Overall I highly recommend this spot! read more

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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.