High Tide
$$$$ • Tapas, Cocktail Bar Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout High Tide
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We had the Filet Mignon with some Cabernet Sauvignon wine and it was delicious !!
Great service and very attentive.
Maybe they needed the service experience reviews from months prior because we had nothing but good things to say about the food and the service. They were accommodating with reservations and they had many servers that were attentive. They even brought us blankets (it was cold that day). Food was excellent as well. Low tide (bottom) was good, but the High tide food was noticeably a level up. We ate dinner and mother's Day brunch there and it didn't disappoint.
This upscale spot feels more like a mini getaway than just a meal out. The setting is absolutely stunning: elegant, relaxing, and perfectly in tune with the beachside atmosphere.
We came as a party of 10, and every single person left impressed. The food was exceptional, each dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor.
A shoutout to our server, Manuel, who truly elevated the experience. He was very attentive without being overbearing, checking in often and making sure...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
High Tide is a beautiful, recently opened restaurant in Santa Cruz with a beautifully decorated space and great second-floor views. The restaurant offers prix fixe menus, with a three-course or four-course option. Dishes are delicately plated, outstanding, and delicious. Many reviews found the food fantastic, off the charts good, and fresh, with perfect preparation.
Specific standout dishes mentioned include the crab cakes, described as delicious and perfectly crunchy. The mushroom risotto is noted as a great choice, full of flavor with several kinds of mushrooms. The filet mignon receives praise for being really good with perfect seasoning, while the blackened cod and seared Hokkaido scallops are cooked perfectly and very good. Other noted items are the hamachi, hamachi crudo, sole with an amazing curry sauce, and tasty desserts like the rum baba. The cocktails have an Asian flair, including a miso martini.
Service experiences vary. Some found the staff excellent, friendly, and welcoming, with servers explaining each plate in detail and taking pride in the service. Others felt the service was just ok or a little slow, with some minor kinks, though the restaurant has great potential to work them out. The private room is appreciated for parties.
A common point is the price, which is considered quite expensive for a prix fixe-only menu, leading some to desire an expanded menu or reduced prices. However, many are thrilled with the meal and the restaurant's potential, stating they will definitely return for an elevated dinner experience and to enjoy the vast selection of entrees.