The Tides Market

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The Tides Market

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305 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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Fresh seafood market & eatery with raw bar & po' boys  

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305 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Get directions

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305 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Get directions

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"A casual restaurant-retail hybrid that showcases the area's fresh catch and seafood offerings in an accessible market-style setting focused on local sourcing." - Regan Stephens

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"Part seafood market, part casual restaurant, the Tides offers some of the freshest fish in the area in an unpretentious setting. As you’d expect, their menu has an enormous array of seafood options, including a raw bar, seafood platter, steamed snow crab starter, and a variety of po’ boys. On the third Friday of every month, the Tides participates in the 3rd Friday Street Celebration, which opens up Main Street for a festival of live music and extended hours, plus special menu dishes." - Stephen Rubino

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John Machonis

Google
I love this place! The seafood was amazing from the crab legs to the oysters to the po boys (go for the grouper or catfish and get the orzo salad as your side). The abundance of fish in the po boys def makes them a full meal. And very flavorful with a nice remoulade on the fresh sub roll! The service was great, kudos to Amy! Beer selection was fantastic! And the market is a fun experience with all the interesting foods and spices. Pricey items but quite unique.

Mark Young

Google
Outstanding experiences here. This was my second time in and the food, staff and ambiance was fantastic. This time I ordered the fried shrimp po boy and it did not disappoint. Lots of shrimp, fresh veggies and well seasoned. They also have a seafood market and a small bakery section with great selection of artisan breads, fresh seafood and meats. A must visit! Will be back!

Mark

Google
Hands down one of the best seafood spots around! We ordered a lot of food and every single dish was excellent. The blackened snapper was my personal favorite—perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. Our server, Megan (I think that was her name—short hair), was amazing: super friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. The ambience was great, and the overall experience was top-notch. Highly recommend!

Carmela Giannico

Google
Great hometown restaurant. Michelin mention Chef John. Jill the manager table visit. All great additions to the great food, local farm to table contributors. Safe harbors hidden treasure. Crab cake, crayfish arrancini, and grouper was a favorite.

Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD

Google
Fresh seafood sold in the market and cooked to perfection in the restaurant. Crawfish arancini were crispy and heavy on th e crawfish. The blackened yellowtail was nicely seasoned. The roasted beet salad had a goat cheese pistachio honeycomb base that was sublime. We enjoyed the patio seating, where a gorgeous sea life mural lives.

Barry Mainwood

Google
Amazing little place on Main St in Safety Harbor. Some friends had been and we went back with them on their recommendation and it was well worth the trip. I love the fact that it's a seafood market and restaurant. You know the seafood is fresh! They also have some really grerat local products and lots of craft beer. I ordered the Seafood Po' Boy with fried oysters and it was huge. I never thought I would finish it but of course I did! The oysters were fresh and it was served on fresh Leidenheimer bread which made it that much better. Loved it.

Anthony Boop

Google
I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Tide Market in Safety Harbor, Florida, and it truly exceeded my expectations. Nestled in a cozy corner of this charming town, the restaurant offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home the moment you walk in. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a special treat, The Tide Market has something to delight your taste buds. I ordered the burger and the shrimp po' boy, and I have to say, both dishes were fantastic. The burger was perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful, with a perfectly toasted bun and all the right toppings. You could tell they use high-quality ingredients, and the balance of flavors was spot-on. The shrimp po' boy was equally impressive—loaded with fresh, plump shrimp, lightly battered and fried to perfection. The sandwich was served on a soft, yet hearty roll with just the right amount of crispness to complement the shrimp, paired with a tangy remoulade sauce that tied everything together. Aside from the food, what truly made the experience memorable was our server, Erica. From the moment we were seated, Erica was attentive, friendly, and genuinely seemed to care about making our visit enjoyable. She offered great recommendations, ensured our glasses were always filled. Her warm personality and excellent service really added a personal touch to the meal. Overall, The Tide Market is a hidden gem in Safety Harbor. Between the delicious food and stellar service from Erica, it’s a spot I’ll definitely return to. If you’re in the area, don’t miss out on the burger and shrimp po' boy, and be sure to ask for Erica—you won’t be disappointed!

C F

Google
We went on a Sunday and it was very busy. Lots of people standing around in the market portion was loaded with people waiting to be seated. We got a table outside in front, which was fine for us. Can’t give it 5 stars because shrimp on po-boys were overcooked and rubbery. Liked their rendition of Cole slaw and crispy potatoes. The bread was good. Said it’s from New Orleans. If so, tastes better when in NOLA. The mussels, we’ve had better — but we did live in the PNW where the mussels are primo! Service provided by every staff member we encountered was very nice, friendly and accommodating. Will return when we’re in area again. Great place to eat outside if you have a dog. Lots of other shops and restaurants on this street.
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Alex B.

Yelp
My Experience at The Tides was amazing! The service was friendly, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was alright. The only problem was they ran out of lemonade. The Fish and chips was top notch. Definitely suggest!
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Adrizn V.

Yelp
Sorry, being very repetitive on how good this restaurant is. If you have not tried the crawfish Arancini appetizer you have to try it. Definitely enough for two people as an appetizer. Even something as simple as fried catfish tastes amazing there. Do not understand how it does not come out greasy, but more like it was broiled, but they say it is fried. My wife had the fish and chips, which has always been an amazing dish. Same old, same old with the service always top-notch. Very friendly and efficient.
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Marina T.

Yelp
I get it. I get why they got the Michelin recommendation. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Tampa Bay. We started off with oysters, seared tuna ginger salad, and a blackened grouper sandwich. The seared tuna ginger salad has to be the best salad I've ever had in my entire life. Every ingredient was so fresh, you could taste each one. From the lettuce to the radishes, each flavor work together so well. The tuna was a perfect texture and the dressing was a perfect combination of sweet and tangy to bring the salad over the top. The work it was also a nice little addition while we waited for our table. We ended up getting fresh Florida watermelon. And a delicious cookie by the register.
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Lara T.

Yelp
We had a delicious lunch at the Tides seafood market in Safety harbor. It's a great market with fresh seafood, all-natural meats, locally grown produce that you can purchase as well as the restaurant. There's definitely some New Orleans influence in the food which is fantastic. I had the Mediterranean Salmon dish but I replaced the salmon with yellowtail snapper. It came with tri-color Mediterranean quinoa salad (feta, tomatoes, olives, onion, cucumber), tzatziki, grilled asparagus. The fish was fantastic, perfectly cooked with great flavor. My friend had the classic Risotto with parmesan, herbs and shrimp which was also fantastic. The only thing was that our meals took a very long time to come out, possibly because of the substitution of the fish, but the manager did come out to our table and apologized and we were offered a free dessert which of course we had to accept. We went with the New Orleans style bread pudding with ice cream which was absolutely delicious. Our server was great and the staff was excellent. We sat inside but there a few tables outside in front and a patio area out back. There's a small parking lot in the park and some street parking around the restaurant. They also have Happy hour daily from 4pm - 7pm with $1 oysters and 15% off beer and wine.
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Ming Z.

Yelp
Facebook and its notorious push notifications get us all connected, for good and bad. In this case, it helped to discover Tides which has its seafood supplied by one of my favorite local seafood market - Lockhart's Seafood at Tarpon Springs. It means fresh off the boat seafood. I went twice for lunch with friends. We shared Grouper Sandwich, Tuna Salad Niçoise, Tuna Fish Bowl, and Tuna Tartare. Each dish was well presented and made with top quality ingredients. I liked Tuna Tartare the best for a light lunch. Minced fresh tuna on top of avocado flavored with spicy sesame oil, decorated with thin sliced cucumber, pickled red onion and broccoli sprouts - a picture perfect dish stimulated my appetite. It was alike eating a spicy tuna sushi roll without rice. Flavor exploded in my mouth. Restaurant is spacious and very clean. Waiters were attentive and accommodated ladies' picky palate. The only complaint I had was the noise. It was very loud in the restaurant which making conversation between friends less enjoyable. They were busy during lunch time. We arrived before 12pm to get seated in time. Parking was a headache for me. I don't do parallel parking well so I circled the streets several times to get a spot. But there are plenty parking at nearby streets if you don't mind walking. You might find new places to explore in the quaint city of Safety Harbor. Bon appétit.
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Sam P.

Yelp
This has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in the Tampa Bay Area. In summary- this was added to the Michelin guide for a reason. First, if there is one thing you order here- let it be their bread pudding (not pictured). The BEST dessert from any restaurant I've ever had. They switch up the type of bread they use for it so the first time I had it, it was cinnamon pecan. The next, chocolate bread. Served with vanilla ice cream! They have a great $1 oyster happy hour. I must say that the regular/$1 oysters were better than their more expensive ones. (Goldie locks are my fav) Really can't go wrong with anything you order. Just make sure for starters you get the trip dip with extra green tomatoes. Also keep in mind the restaurant is in the middle of a fish market and general store giving it an authentic old Florida vibe with a sprinkle of elegance. They have a ton of their delicious food to go to make or have at home!
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Andrew J.

Yelp
We visited The Tides Market for lunch based on strong reviews and a charming location, but unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the reputation. We ordered the steamed Cajun shrimp, a hamburger with chips, grilled yellowtail snapper with vegetables, and a side Caesar salad. The hamburger was very mediocre, and the chips served alongside were limp and soggy--clearly not fresh. The shrimp and fish were both overcooked, making the texture tough, though the flavors were passable. The grilled vegetables were decent, but nothing memorable. We arrived during brunch hours but were never offered a brunch menu or even water. Service was polite but only average--about a 3 out of 5. The ambiance was initially crowded and a bit hectic, but by around 1:15 it became more pleasant. The space offers both indoor and outdoor seating and includes a nicely curated market with quality-looking meats, fresh fish, and dry goods from local providers. For a place with this much fanfare, we expected a much better showing. Sadly, it was a letdown and not something we'd rush back for.
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Art C.

Yelp
We occasionally make our way up to Tampa. For this trip, my wife came up with this restaurant to try. The Tides is Michelin Recognized and in looking over their menu, reasonably priced. I think it was the first time either of us have visited Safety Harbor. Loved walking down Main St, where the restaurant and an ice cream place we stopped at later were located. I'm afraid the restaurant did not live up to my rather lofty expectations. It seemed like a nice place to eat and shop, nothing stood out as special. I've since watched a video on their website and learned they do put in a lot of effort in both areas, so maybe I should have ordered better. Let me run down the issues I had. It was noisy, could use sound dampeners. The décor was mostly artwork (I assume local) for sale. That's not a bad thing but is typical and I was expecting something that stood out more. We were there around 5pm so they still had hours of dinner time to go, yet they were already out of things. I started with their Caesar Salad, it was a disappointment. It had very little dressing, very little cheese, and to me the wrong lettuce. That's subjective. For my entrée I had their Shrimp Scampi, the 5 large shrimps had little flavor. My wife sampled the shrimp and agreed. Things I liked were the vintage dinnerware. I really liked a sample of their Grouper Romesco my wife ordered. I liked the look of a Po' Boy sandwich I saw another table receive. I did like the pasta part of my Shrimp Scampi. Service was fine, I liked that. I liked the location along Main St, small town charm. I liked that we found a parking spot and it didn't cost money. Tides has about 15 tables inside where we ate, some seating outside along Main St, and more seating in an area out back. Even arriving early we did have a few minute wait for a table, popular places are good places. They do not accept reservations for small parties.
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Melinda O.

Yelp
We had a party of 8 that we were able to call ahead for. I learned they do not take reservations for parties under 8. The restaurant was packed on Friday at 5:30 but since we had a large party we were seated at a large table in the back where it wasn't too loud to talk amongst each other. Our server Erika was amazing! The food was delicious. I ordered the yellowtail snapper and was so good....had a little bit of a kick to it which I enjoyed. I couldn't even finish my crispy potatoes because my main dish was filling. Definitely would go back. Parking can be tricky depending on timing but I didn't mind the walk.
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Jasmine L.

Yelp
They don't take reservations for the Friday night dinner we went for, so when we arrived we got on their waitlist asap. Then we checked out their in-store market and strolled around the street markets while we waited ~30minutes. Once we were seated, we got their regular menu and their daily specials. Overall, great service and fresh seafood. I will say their regular menu & fried seafood is more enjoyable than their daily specials & grilled fish. We tried: -Fried oysters (with lemon thyme orzo) 5/5, loveee the crunchy batter & creamy texture of the oyster -Crab cake (with coleslaw) 4/5, refreshing coleslaw and the crab cake is a great portion and had a good amount of crab -Grouper Romesco 4/5, love their romesco sauce and the fish was good. I enjoyed that with this dish we also got to try their crawfish arancini! -Grilled Triggerfish with lemon butter 2/5, most disappointed. The blackened exterior of the fish gave good texture but SO SO SALTY. Could barely finish the dish because of that :( -Dirty pecan rice 3/5, this side dish was ok. Definitely got a really crispy browned rice texture but the flavours were lacklustre If I got to reorder and redo our dinner - I would try more of their fried foods. Like the calamari, fish & chips, and po boys (they get their buns shipped daily from New Orleans!). Their shrimps looked like they were huge too and heard good things about their trio fish dips
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Dana G.

Yelp
The Michelin guide came to town and Tides was the only place near us to get on their recommendation list. I can understand why, they carry loads of local products and seem to care about where all of their food comes from, especially their seafood options. I had high expectations and was a little let down, but I think ultimately 4 stars is fair. We came on a Thursday to celebrate my birthday and to see what the hype is about. There was a 30 minute wait, which I thought was unique for a Thursday night, but it's nice that they have a market attached so the time goes by quick while browsing. We felt like the products were quite expensive but I guess that's what happens when the products are from such small businesses. When we put our name in, we had a choice between inside or out, and just said first available. We got the outside, which ended up being a good option since it was LOUD inside. They should really work on acoustics in there. The ambiance outside was ok, turf grass and tables with umbrellas. The first chair I chose was too close to an umbrella base so I had to climb in. I ultimately chose a diff chair that had my back to most of the outside area and I got a view of the buckets of used oyster shells and some mini golf statues that were strewn about. A bit awkward. I had the blackened grouper sandwich. I thought the seasoning was a little too salty, but otherwise the flavors were great. I also had a side of orzo which was just ok, prob my bad for ordering that since half my family is Greek and make the best orzo. Should've gone with the chips. My husband got the shrimp risotto and sounds like he liked it. I hade a bite, and just thought it was ok. Maybe a bit undercooked, but risotto is difficult. Anyway he said he wasn't a fan of the plates because they looked dated. I didn't mind, maybe they're going for a coastal grandma vibe. Otherwise, it would've been a little nice if they had more of a celebration for bdays. Overall I'm not sure we're running to come back, but was cool to check it out.
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Kalvin K.

Yelp
Great people and great food. This place is located in downtown safety harbor. Fresh seafood and a market where you can buy fresh fish, vegetables, and meats. They have a nice cafe with seafood focused dishes. The Oyster Po boy I ordered was delicious. Service was stellar. Everyone was very friendly and definitely ensured everything was going great. I would recommend stopping by and look to do so in the near future again.
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Ruthie R.

Yelp
Always a great experience at The Tides. I already updated my review yesterday, but now I'm adding pictures from an earlier dinner at The Tides.
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Ubu W.

Yelp
4.5 stars. Food is excellent. Service was superior. I subtracted half a star because this market is trying and succeeding to be a restaurant...but they need to spin off the market business to a new location so the restaurant can truly thrive. The very minor problems we experienced at this restaurant were mostly space related. Not enough room for diners, and the churn was slow. The market itself is cute and amazing, but the fancy products are being sold at 1.75x retail - they are not moving and are taking up valuable space, quite frankly.
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Blake R.

Yelp
Desiree was my server and did a great job! She didn't try to hurry me and made recommendations. I had the Cajun shrimp and they came out very hot and smelled great. They tasted really good and the sauce was good but i like spicy so I added hot sauce. I had the blackened red snapper and crispy potatoes. It was perfect. Every time that I come to Tampa, this is one of my first stops.
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Deanna F.

Yelp
On the beautiful strollable shady streets of Safety Harbor is a lovely seafood restaurant and shop. My husband and I went there on Sunday for an early dinner. He ordered the mahi sandwich. Also a Boylan brand soda! I had the fish and chips outstanding piece of mahi on the sandwich as well as two large crispy cod fillets. Home roasted potatoes with a Napa cabbage coleslaw. Happy hour was between four and seven where oysters on the half shell or one dollar each. We got some beautiful oysters from Virginia as well as Massachusetts. Also noticed they have blue point oysters, which is where we are from on Long Island New York service was wonderful open area delightful place sit inside or out. Just know if you sit outside you're gonna have to pet everyone's dog who walks by . We enjoyed the stroll around the market, where everything is home made in Florida. As you walk through the market and locate the backside of it, there is a fresh fish counter. Enjoyable reasonably priced lots of parking on the street Jill, the manager came by to make sure that we were happy which we were ! The restaurant was busy, which I was glad to see on a Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock, so try to get there early if you can they are open until nine which is very reasonable for dinner.
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Nina M.

Yelp
Had a really great experience here for dinner recently! They were very busy, as to be expected, on a Friday night but can put you on a waitlist and they will text you when your table is ready. The restaurant is situated inside a market that sells fresh seafood, fresh produce, local foods and products, gift items, etc. They serve a variety of fresh seafood dishes and drinks (including local craft beers and wines). We both got fried Po boys with homemade kettle chips--my husband, the oyster, and I got the shrimp. The seafood was very fresh, along with the bread and sandwich ingredients. The service was great as well. Can't wait to come back and try some of their other offerings in the future!
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ChrisT G.

Yelp
We have been wanting to try this place out and so glad that we did! We got the Calamari as an appetizer, which was super fresh and crispy and paired really well with lemon and the sauce provided. We also got the Blackened Yellowtail Snapper and the Fish and Chips. The snapper was very juicy and the smokiness paired well with the pecan dirty rice and lemon beurre blanc. The fish in the Fish and Chips was crispy, juicy, and slightly greasy, but it went well with the coleslaw which broke up some of the greasiness. The "chips" were crispy potatoes and seasoned well. Both dishes were wonderful, a good size, and had lots of flavor. The store has the restaurant, a fresh seafood counter, and a market that sells goods from local small businesses. The service of the restaurant was great; the servers were kind and made sure to check in from time to time. We will definitely be coming back to try their other menu items!
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Lorri D.

Yelp
We love this restaurant / market. The food is always amazing with fresh local ingredients thoughtfully prepared. They have inside and outside seating available, we prefer the people watching from the front. Staff is happy to help with selections if you're not sure, I've never had a bad meal at Tides. The meat / seafood market selection is like a bonus after you eat, you can purchase something for another meal - watch the Tides Instagram vids and you can (try) prepare the same food you ordered at home!
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Mala C.

Yelp
The food ranges from well-executed casual classics to innovative high-end creations. But considering how much the market environment detracts from the atmosphere, I think it's priced too high. It's noisy, there are people shopping around, it's often very warm inside, and it sometimes smells like raw seafood which is fine because they sell raw seafood lol, but it's not the ambiance I want while I'm eating and for that price point.
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Greg A.

Yelp
Great food and excellent service! Been there a couple of times and have brought friends and they enjoyed it too!
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Ivan Q.

Yelp
Another amazing meal (and bought some fresh fish for later) . We enjoyed the beet salad (so tasty), with a side of blackened grouper, the fried green tomatoes and some oysters from Boom, Mass. Wonderful food all around! Staff gets high marks for going above and beyond always.

Andrew S.

Yelp
Great chefs , our plate actually came out with hot food in a timely manner ! (a rarity in Florida ) , service was great , food amazing . Definitely coming back.
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Claudia S.

Yelp
Every time I go to the Tides I am so impressed ! I love the laid back atmosphere everyone is so welcoming. The food is so incredibly fresh and flavorful, everything I've gotten there is outstanding. Quality is at the forefront of everything they do. All of the servers are great and friendly and knowledgeable. Megan is our favorite. Being from the Hudson Valley, New York I am spoiled with quality food, but Tides is amazing I haven't found many places in Florida as good as Tides.
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Alissa R.

Yelp
This is such a cute restaurant and seafood market. My partner and I have been here a few times and the food is consistently fresh and delicious - and we always receive excellent service. This time, we took advantage of the $1 oyster deal. They give you several different varieties of oysters all marked with little signs telling you which type/location. I particularly appreciate the mesh strainer for the lemon wedges. It's little things like this that can separate good meals from great ones. The oysters were delicious. From the plentiful lobster BLT special to the indulgent crab bisque our meal was perfect. The apple crisp dessert was just, well, flawless. Our server Erika was also excellent. She was attentive and friendly but gave us our space to enjoy our time, too. She really helped to make this experience special.
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Laurie R.

Yelp
I'll start with our friendly server Gabby. She is really good in her role. She wants to be there and is so helpful with the menu and specials. We have been here many times and the seafood is so fresh and plentiful. It is also a market with a great meat and seafood case full of items for sale. The sauces on the simple fish dishes are off the charts. The side dishes list continues to grow and they offer so many health choices. They have also added A new seating area out side that is great when the weather allows. You can now sit outside in the front and people watch or pick the new outside section out back. Hats off to the great chefs at Tides who know the right flavors to pair with the best dishes.
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Amy D.

Yelp
They do not take reservations plan accordingly. It's a small establishment, but they now have the back patio as well. They have fans out there and little personal fans as well. I like their oyster selection. They have oyster happy hour from 4-7pm. Their dishes are good overall. I have not had a bad meal. You can order specific fish to be made and order your own sides to create your own meal. They serve wine and beer. I like the atmosphere. It can get a little loud inside, when busy, but nothing that turns me off. They also have a little market inside where you can buy local produce, items, spices, and such.
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Hannah L.

Yelp
The seafood was delicious. We ordered grilled oysters topped with parmesan and breadcrumbs, an Arugula Beet Salad with goat cheese, pistachio, honeycomb, and white balsamic vinaigrette, and grouper bites Po'boy. Grilled Oysters: The oysters were served piping hot off the grill, topped with parmesan and breadcrumbs. Two lemon wedges accompanied the dish, adding a refreshing brightness. The oysters were tasty. Arugula Beet Salad: The salad was impressive! The arugula was served on a bed of colorful orange and purple beets. The honeycomb added a delightful sweetness, the goat cheese was creamy, and the pistachios provided a nutty, crunchy contrast. Grouper Bites Po'boy: The grouper Po'boy was above average. I would have preferred if it was fried a little harder, but I understand it was lightly fried to avoid overcooking the protein. The veggies in the sandwich and the accompanying side slaw added brightness and textural contrast. Service and Ambiance: The service was friendly. However, -1 star for outdoor seating due to the abundance of flies. Continuously swatting flies made the dining experience less enjoyable. I recommend burning citronella tea light candles or using fans to circulate the air and reduce the fly problem. While flies are unavoidable in outdoor dining areas, these minor accommodations could significantly improve the overall experience.
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EJ P.

Yelp
Meh. The breading they use on the grouper bites and calamari is extremely salty and basically inedible. You know what they say about restaurants that oversalt. None of the other dishes were that impressive frankly. That orzo they should be embarrassed to serve that garbage. The crispy potatoes were good. But I would never go back here. The bread pudding was a hit with my nephew so they get two stars for that. Lastly can you please get decent chairs for your customers? Those metal chairs are atrociously uncomfortable.
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S G.

Yelp
Very casual, bright, cheerful restaurant with excellent seafood. They have a wonderful oyster selection and since both of us are oyster fans, we just ordered a selection. They also have an oyster happy hour between 4pm - 7pm. We went a little crazy. LOL. Great spot if you're in the area.
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Maria K.

Yelp
Usually the stand out for me at a restaurant is the food , and while the food here was excellent it was the service that blew me away. The restaurant was fairly busy but if a plate was empty and an employee walked by- ANY employee not just our server, they would grab the plate. Waters empty, they would fill the water. We never wanted for a thing. The service was 5 star. The food was actually really good too. The salmon with lemon beurre blanc sauce was absolutely delicious and the salmon was cooked perfectly. They have happy hour from 4-7 with 1$ oysters, we ordered 12 and received a variety of east coast oysters that were delicious. I was not a fan of the pecan rice-it was extremely smoky and just not what I expected. The Tides is situated in downtown safety harbor which is an adorable walkable town. Definitely recommend.
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Patrick S.

Yelp
If you've ever read my reviews... You'll know I'm a harsh critic. So, when I start off a review saying... It's PERFECT. You can either stop reading now and go to the restaurant for dinner or stick around to hear about it. So I'll start off by saying... I'm a fan of oysters. But, I'm not a fan of paying full price for oysters. Spending almost 3 dollars each for a tiny little morsel hurts my soul. So when a restaurant has $1 oysters I'm already a fan. This is only for happy hour... 4 PM to 7 PM. The good news... The oysters are fantastic. This is a seafood restaurant without a single hint in the air that it's a seafood restaurant -- No fishy smell anywhere. Not only is that pleasant to be around... But that means fresh seafood. And these oysters were very fresh. My wife and I ordered several rounds of the oysters and ended the evening with some wild caught trout. Absolutely delicious. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Dinner came with fried potatoes and green beans that were equally delicious. I have absolutely no complaints about the food. The service was also top-notch. We were greeted quickly and kindly at the door by the host. Seated quickly. Within moments our server came by and asked us how we were doing and what we would like to start with. Very pleasant and super attentive. Top-notch service. A++++++++
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Anna T.

Yelp
Walking in, the restaurant is roomy and includes a little market that supports local businesses. Many of the items are expensive, as expected. Service is fast and professional. Menu provides a variety to choose from, including mainly seafood dishes with few meat dishes. Food arrives pretty quick for nicely plated food with such fresh quality. Everything was DELICIOUS, pleasing, and fresh. Raw Oysters come from various rivers and are very fresh. The calamari was flavorful and crunchy and paired well with the sauces. Seafood Monica pasta with crawfish was perfect, not too cheesy, and the flavors complimented each other nicely. The sandwiches were delicious as well but were hard to close and bite into without the insides falling apart or making a mess. The servings are also unpredictable because some courses are large while others are smaller. Overall, my family had a satisfactory lunch here. At around noon to 1:30, it wasn't too busy or empty. It was perfect. Highly recommend!
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Nikki J.

Yelp
Came here after a recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed! We sat out front on the sidewalk but they also have seating on the back patio. The menu had lots of seafood choices on it, but went with the salmon gnocchi, which came in a light sauce with asparagus and peas. Delightful! Always love seeing local beer options on the menu. They were also offering $1 oysters, so had to get some of course! The market inside was awesome with all sorts of seafood, snacks and things for entering. Will definitely be back next time I want to make a nice dinner at home. Loved enjoying the weather and people watching on the patio.
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Vanessa T.

Yelp
I chose to come here with my kids and my own mom for Mother's Day and let me tell you it's THE spot! It's essentially a refined restaurant inside an approachable market full of local goods with lots of fresh seafood on the menu. I'm not super familiar with oysters but they offered a great special where we got to try three different types for a very good price. I think the larger NJ variety was my fave! The scallops and corn dish was out of this world delicious and I would come back just for that! It's very hard to choose from their menu but lots of options even for non-seafood lovers. I also appreciate that we got a table immediately without reservations and were served quickly. I'll definitely be coming back for date night to sit outside on the patio with my husband.
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The Food D.

Yelp
Crab legs good. And at a fair price. They were out of scallops. They were out of Poboy sandwiches. I decided to go with the salmon over risotto. Fish was cooked to perfection with a bit of char that was simply delicious. I'm very critical of risotto and this risotto was really good... I could see it working with any of the seafood. I saw the rib eye steak, looked yummy. My wife ordered the clams and linguine - very good. Dinner came out while we were still working on our crab legs, felt a drop rushed. The salad with real honey comb and arugula was amazing!!! Would come again for sure.
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Chanse C.

Yelp
$1 oysters at 4-7pm is amazing. Their food is amazing and the service is top. I forgot something at the restaurant, came back and they offered me a free wine while I wait to get my item. There's outdoor seatings and indoor. A definite return.
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Dr. Richard M.

Yelp
Took a drive over to this new seafood restaurant in Safety Harbor after watching a segment on my local news. We went for lunch on a quiet Monday. The place is partly a seafood market and partly a seafood restaurant. We ordered a fried shrimp Po Boy and a custom platter of fish and chips with some fried shrimp. The fried fish was codfish. The chips were delicious fried potatoes. The food was excellent and not greasy. The entrees came with a delicious coke slaw. They offer wine, local brewed beers and soft drinks. The servers were pleasant and efficient. The owner was in and he was very personable. After lunch we visited the market section. They have a large seafood case with the freshest looking fish and shellfish. There have both refrigerated items and non refrigerated items. They sell vegetables, breads, cheeses, and many other items. We look forward to going again for dinner the next time.
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J.d. W.

Yelp
Must get Aji tuna appetizer. Smoky great flavor. Good atmosphere. We will go back.
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William L.

Yelp
Very plain looking yet cozy lil joint with several tables and a semi open kitchen under the same roof as their market. As usual in this part of Safety Harbor parking is at a premium along Main St. Luckily I found a spot in the side street adjoining the property. Yay!! Kayla was our waitress; very pleasant and attentive without being an intrusion. We told her that we weren't in a hurry and she responded well in how she cared for us. We started with a dozen raw oysters. Four oysters of three varieties at $1 each during happy hour! The mignonette and cocktail sauces were both phenomenal and definitely house made! All twelve of our bygone bivalves boasted sublime salinity and fulsome freshness! Queen Bee picked Snapper Vesuvio as her main. Nicely seated hunk o' snapper with fennel confit, arugula, capers and olives. A few taters rounded it out and I'll tell ya...she ate that stuff quicker than a starving squid at the bottom of the Mediterranean! She told me she found it quite tasty but I didn't interfere. I value all ten of my fingers and didn't wanna lose any by taking a quick taste. Meantime my scallop risotto was NOT QUITE as successful. The scallops (all five of 'em) were expertly seared and nicely, tenderly sweet...no complaints there! The risotto itself was borderline undercooked. It had a lil too much crunch and too little creaminess for my particular taste. If this were a good Italian restaurant, I'd pan it with only two stars. Maybe three if it were topped with these same well made scallops! For $27 I do expect better... Total came to $108 and a nice tip for Kayla. We took a gander at the market after finishing chow...I've gotta say that I've never seen such an overpriced fish market in this Mecca of seafood. One perfect example is $13.95 for one crab cake! Each one is wrapped in plastic and damned if it's only 3" across and 1/2" thick. No way it's over 3 or 4 ounces... So if that's all you get in a crab cake basket, along with a small pile of orzo salad...I won't pay $20 for THAT either! They also had frightfully priced fruits, visibly priced veggies, grocery items with gargantuan grand totals. They also wanted $15 for a gallon of fresh cow's milk. The same price gets you a pint of locally made ice cream. I wonder if these people take WIC??? All in all, the food and service were quite delightful. I'd certainly go back again this is the quality of food I get. Only thing I'd tell you is to make sure your paycheck is in the bank before you show up. Most of the people who probably frequent these premises don't need to worry about such banalities as a "splurge." If I charged for my own food like this place does theirs, I could refresh Harvard's endowment until the Second Coming of Jesus Himself!

Earl B.

Yelp
Amazing, fresh seafood dishes. Ingredients and execution stood out the most. Cozy vibe inside for dining. Shared space with their retail area but doesn't infringe with the diners. Will be back and back again especially for the shrimp and grits.

Stacy R.

Yelp
Absolutely amazing! Arrived at 6:15 got on the wait list. It took about an hour but we got a table. The wait was no big deal just went down the street to the Brine for a cocktail. Once seated the service was spot on and super friendly. We ordered bienivlle oysters and Cajun shrimp for appetizers, they were cooked perfectly the oysters had an amazing Smokey flavor, the shrimp was just spicy enough. Our table ordered the mussels, grouper po'boy, meatballs sub and yellow snapper! Each was delicious as we all shared. The restaurant is loud and busy. But still very inviting. They also have a fresh fish market and store with lots of local items. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be making another visit soon!
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Ellie Beth T.

Yelp
Went here for the first time with my sister. Good service, good food. We were able to split a meal without a splitting charge, which is good. We ordered a bacon, jam, burger medium well but it pretty much came back raw so we had to send it back, but they took care of it immediately. We will try it again.

Hannah V.

Yelp
One time me and my best friend wanted the beet, goat cheese salad (dreamt about it from days prior) and they were out of the goat cheese aka the main event. We both cried figuratively and literally. Please don't crush our dreams like that again
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James T.

Yelp
This place is right up my alley. I wish it were local to me. Came here for a work dinner and had an amazing meal. Seating is a bit limited as it serves as both a restaurant and fresh seafood store. I went for the blackened yellowtail snapper with the pecan dirty rice and a side salad. My dish was super flavorful! They have a lot to choose from, all fresh daily! Also got a dozen raw oysters. During happy hour, they're only $1 a piece. Epic deal and you get a variety of oysters properly labeled at your table. I will be back!
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Caitlin R.

Yelp
We were excited to try this place based on the reviews. Unfortunately, it didn't meet our expectations, but it is still worth visiting, and maybe it was just an off night for us. The service was the first thing that was off for us. We were seated, but no one came over for a while, although servers walked by and looked at us. When our server came over, he told us nothing about the menu, specials, etc. We had to ask ourselves. We came specifically for happy hour, and it was our first time there. It wasn't very busy, and we almost wanted to leave initially because of the lack of attention and info/greeting. The server came over and said, Are there going to be three of you? That was it. We ordered the boudain balls and chowder to start, along with two dozen oysters. The chowder was excellent. Our main course was clams with pasta, and we had to send the pasta back because it was completely inedible. You could tell by just looking at it. The server apologized, and after taking it back to the kitchen, he came back and said yes, you were right; sorry about the pasta. The next pasta came out, and it was correctly cooked. The inside of the restaurant was open and welcoming, and they had outdoor seating. They also have lots of fresh and local goods on one side of the restaurant. We don't mind paying for things when it's good food and service, but this visit fell short for our first time. 4 starts for great happy hour oysters though.
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Keven W.

Yelp
Since area to come to where everything is fresh. We ordered the calamari, raw oysters and the dip. Then, I got the crab cake sandwich. You are going to pay the price, but it is on part with other high end seafood places. The service was great as we got our appetizers fast. The only complaint I have is the calamari as the pieces were small and ate most of the dough. The oysters and dip was great. I liked the crab cake sandwich as well. My stomach was very full after the meal, but with seafood I had bathroom issues the follow day.
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Jackie S.

Yelp
Love the vibe and cute store. The servers were all very friendly and I would definitely come back if I were in the area. Their grits were soooo delicious. The only thing I was disappointed by was the "creamed corn" it was the least creamy creamed corn I've ever had. I'm assuming they pour cream when they sauté it so it was a slight let down when I got that dish and it was just scallops over watery bacon corn.
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Aaron C.

Yelp
The Tides is a fresh seafood market and restaurant in downtown Safety Harbor. The inside is airy and accommodating and the wait staff is fairly pleasant. The food is certainly fresh and tasty but the portions are small and everything is quite expensive. If you are specifically looking for fresh oysters or specialized seafood then check this place out - but there are many better priced, delicious options elsewhere on main street.