High Tide
$$$$ • Tapas, Cocktail Bar Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout High Tide
High Tide Reviews
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Service was slow as they were down a server or two. The food was reasonably good quality, but a few misses from the kitchen (medium rare when medium was requested etc, forgot drink orders etc) but overall not too bad. My sense is that they are aiming much higher, solely based on my interpretation of the price of food/drinks, they'll need to pay much closer attention to what is being delivered, across the board.
Very nice love the restaurant the food was good everything took to long to come out even are drinks
We would happily dine here every night. The food and service were exceptional, the wine list excellent.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| 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.