RipTide Restaurant & Bar

$$ • Bar & Grill, Seafood, Bars

Hours:
38 Ocean Ave, West Haven
(203) 390-5918

About RipTide Restaurant & Bar

RipTide Restaurant & Bar offers great food and service in a bright and sunny atmosphere with a nice view of the water. The menu is well-known, featuring dishes like Brussels, fries, and grouper. Popular items include lemon pepper grouper and lobster roll, with the lobster bisque being a highlight. Customers have praised the lobster rolls, both hot and cold, for being loaded with meat. The restaurant also provides a casual space for seafood with friendly service, making it a favorite for many visitors. The view from the covered patio of Oyster River Beach adds to the overall experience, allowing guests to enjoy a scenic glimpse of the Sound. The waitstaff can be a bit chaotic during peak hours, but service, especially from the owner, is often described as friendly and amazing. Parking can be tricky, but the restaurant is conveniently located in a shopping plaza. Dishes like the fried oysters, served with French fries and coleslaw, are well-liked, though some find the fries a bit disappointing due to being overly crispy and oily. Overall, RipTide is a fantastic spot for a meal, with many customers looking forward to returning for its great food, friendly staff, and lovely views.

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RipTide Restaurant & Bar Reviews

4.2
215 ratings
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Food
4.2
Atmosphere
4.4
Service
4.4

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stopped in today for lunch! excelent service! excelent food! Will not need dinner today lol

Bartender, Dave is way too comfortable making homophobic comment

I'm in town from Tampa, and my friends love your food and suggested we get takeout. I'm happy we did. I got the lobster grilled cheese on sourdough bread. It was packed with fresh lobster meat and delicious. I also chose the onion rings as a side for a couple more dollars, and they were very satisfying.

All ofmour meals (five of us) had enough food for two meals, so now we have tomorrow's lunch! The prices are fair, and the takeout service was great. Thanks!

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Hours

Monday 11:30AM - 8PM
Tuesday 11:30AM - 8PM
Wednesday 11:30AM - 8PM
Thursday 11:30AM - 8PM
Friday 11:30AM - 9PM
Saturday 11:30AM - 9PM
Sunday 11:30AM - 8PM
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