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Tidal, San Diego, CA

Tidal

4.4
4.4
1154 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.

For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 490-6363
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Eduardo Zamora
  • Private party facilities
    Come together where land meets sea, and craft and catch converge. To host your holiday party, birthday, anniversary, corporate event, or other large or private party at Tidal, please contact us here: https://paradisepointresortandspa.tripleseat.com/booking_request/27197

Experiences

  • NYE at Tidal

    US$145.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    NYE Dinner at Tidal Adults $145++ Baja Wine Pairing $55++ Reservation will be confirmed with a credit card A M U S E Brulee of Fig, Ricotta Pairing | La Marca Prosecco FI R S T (Select one) Potato Leek Soup Prawn a la Plancha, Uni Wine Pairing |Corona Del Valle Sauvignon Blanc S E C O ND (Select one) Beet and Persimmon Salad Wagyu Carpaccio Wine Pairing | Casa Ariza Ruby Rose I N T E R M E Z Z O Champagne Sorbetto M AI N (Select one) Pan Seared Chilean Seabass Wine Pairing |Concierto Enologico Obertura Prime Filet Mignon Wine Pairing | Cava Maciel Apogeo Nebbiolo Roasted Cauliflower Steak Wine Pairing | Zanzonico Syrah D E S S E R T (Select one) Mango Cheesecake Trifle Red Velvet Marquise
    NYE at Tidal photo

What 1,154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tidal offers a memorable dining experience with "stunning views" and "first-class service." Guests frequently praise the "excellent food" and appreciate the attentive staff, especially servers like Esteban and Caitlin who "make every visit special." While some dishes receive mixed feedback, the beautiful location and exceptional service make Tidal a destination worth visiting.

1,154 Reviews
  1. Brianne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were very friendly and the ambiance was relaxing. The food was over priced for the quality provided. I have eaten at many coastal restaurants across California and this was subpar at best and a tad disappointing. We will not be eating there again.

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  2. Sagit

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Way too expensive to the food quality and service. Not a lot of options.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Erica

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here because we were staying at the resort and it did not disappoint! We had the crabcake which was a very good size for two people to share. My husband had the salmon and I had a mushroom risotto cod that were both very good. We both said our fish could’ve been cooked about a minute less but overall the dishes were tasty. I had a vodka basil cocktail, which was delicious. Would definitely come here again and recommend it. It’s not going to blow you away, but it’s definitely good food with a great atmosphere being on the bay.

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  4. Eric

    VIP

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Christmas buffet in a relaxed setting with outstanding service!

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  5. Jessica

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had the best experience at Tidal. What a cute, quaint and peaceful Christmas Buffett dinner. The staff were very attentive and kind. They took the time to talk to us and despite it being a Buffett they offered to get us food items. We were there for almost 3 hours and it sure did not feel like it. The food was amazing, great seafood and even picky eaters were thrilled with the options. We sat outside at sunset taking in the beautiful views. Bartender even created a special drink for me. I try to take my dad to a new Christmas Buffett dinner every year ( we are local) we’ve been to about 10 different places, and the tidal hands down was bar far the best experience we’ve had. I will 100 percent go back.

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  6. Elizabeth

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was excellent! Our server Caitlin was a gem, she was so kind and attentive to us. We give her a A+++++ all the way. She made our night!

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  7. GloryS

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was very standard. Nothing special to get the ratings it does.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. FrenchChef

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was outstanding. Experienced the Iberico pork. Started with the venison tartar which was very delicate and mild, not gamy at all. The baba ghanoush and pork belly were also amazing. One of our guests had a flatbread which was a classic well made neapolitan pizza. Bronzino was also well prepared and flavorful. Pumpkin soufflé had a great texture but I think would be better with less clove, but fantastic and well made. Noise level was bit loud but we managed. Thanks for a great experience Herd & Wood!

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  9. Ron

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Location…great. We love the spot Service bad..observed 2 other servers doing a great job Food …crab cake app good / bread app great Scallops… fair. Ahi…fair Cauliflower with Ahi… undercooked/ tuff / flavor zero. Value…. Scallops. 3 with a couple springs of veg… poor/ Ahi sauce on top good But the rest of plate very weak Overall… very disappointed Won’t be back until major changes

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Neil

    VIP

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful location right on the side of Mission Bay in the setting sun. We took our powerboat here, launched from De Anza and motored round to the restaurant and moored against the Action Sports pier. Had a lovely dinner and then headed back in the dark. Great date night!

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FAQs

Tidal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 490-6363.

Tidal is rated 4.4 stars by 1154 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tidal

1404 West Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ingraham Street
  • Area
    Mission Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary private lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eduardo Zamora
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (858) 490-6363
  • Private party facilities
    Come together where land meets sea, and craft and catch converge. To host your holiday party, birthday, anniversary, corporate event, or other large or private party at Tidal, please contact us here: https://paradisepointresortandspa.tripleseat.com/booking_request/27197
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