RipTide Restaurant & Bar

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

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Dennis Lankes

First and foremost Melissa was amazing! She poured an excellent Long Island, steered us right on the menu, (the stuffed sole and blackened grouper special) then there were the oysters! They were fantastic, bright and delicious! Oh I forgot to mention the view from the covered patio of Oyster River Beach. Just a great overall experience. Thank you Ripetide and thank you Melissa.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Romy Alvarez

Friendly atmosphere and staff. A varaity of summer drinks, burgers and sea food. The owner even came to our table to say hello.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carrie Beall

Great spot for seafood in a casual space with friendly service. One of my favorite spots, and just across the street is a small beach so you can take in a bit of a view of the Sound too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Saki Taylor

This was our first time visiting. The service and location were good. But maybe it's the dish that I ordered, but my meal was subpar. I was expecting more flavor. My son don't like his meal either. Not sure if we'll be going back here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Cynthia McCarthy

Fish tacos were the best I've ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

N Patricia Davis

Ordered their Dinner special Poboy fried oysters with french fries , the oysters were pretty good . The french fries were disappointing. It tasted like they were refried crispy dense full of oil and not freshly made so that was disappointing because I normally love my fries. Coleslaw was good too . Figured I’d give them a try again because it’s been a few years since I’ve been there and was craving a fried oyster platter, it was an old favorite. Waitress was amazing actually, the whole staff was amazing.Atmosphere is nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Kevin Hargis

Everything we had was good. Great local spot that wasn't too busy and an enjoyable evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Pelcz

Nice outdoor, indoor and bar seating, fast service and good food. Not an elaborate super expansive menu but I was able to customize my order a bit which was nice as they didn't have the exact thing I wanted. Helpful waitstaff even though they were very busy. A little pricey but the quality of food reflected the prices. Good seafood.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gail Hopkins

The food was just okay but way over priced. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. Cute little local place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Matt B

Sadly can’t put this above 2 stars since the owner/manager focused on drinking at the bar instead of helping her staff drowning from all the customers (the food was really good too…). The manager came up to me several times with my bill ready to be paid and didn’t do a thing. She did open another bottle of wine for herself however…

Good food, oceans views, outdoor dining. This spot could easily serve more customers and bring in more revenue with some more help. Best of luck to them.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

John Onofrio

Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A D

Experience was pleasant. Restaurant is facing the beach and lots of natural light throughout. I had the fried oysters and fried shrimp that were were perfectly prepared. Not a fan of the fries but that's personal preference.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sharon Gizzie

Love the different areas to eat, in or out, so clean, especially the bathroom. Always a water view. We were greeted as soon as we entered. Food presentation was as good as an upscale restaurant. Servers were accommodating and friendly. Food came out hot. Parking is abundant in next door shopping area. Great that a small beach area is just across the street too. This place has everything I want in a seafood restaurant. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sailesh Nate Natesan

Great food and service. The steak sandwich and new england clam chowder I had were great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Film Haven Strategies

We were working down the road and needed lunch for our crew! Everyone ordered something different and it was delicious! Highly recommend!

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