High Tide — Restaurant in Rockland

I usually don’t write reviews unless I’ve had a superb, extraordinary experience, or the complete opposite, and I’m sorry to say but this time it’s the latter. Came here for the views and to try something local, but the only good thing was the view which was fantastic. First, the waitress looked quite unhappy to see that she had 3 more customers (us) and was not very courteous. it was so loud inside (because it’s a full bar in addition to the dining tables) so we moved outside. My dad ordered a red wine but she brought out a white and didn’t seem to know what a Cabernet Sauvignon was, she was genuinely confused when we told her we ordered a red. And it seriously tasted like cheap vodka/ it tasted to strange but not in a good way. So clearly they don’t train the workers here very well. Next I added a picture of my utensils. My dad’s set was the same. No explanation needed. Next, service took so long! I never ended up getting my new set of cutlery. Ordered calamari to start, and the squid was so tender instead of the fresh chewy texture fresh calamari should be. They also added the liquid from the peppers to the dish so it was soggy in the middle. I ordered shrimp scampi and my dad ordered the chicken Mediterranean pasta, but they took 15-20 minutes for any food to come out… Both our dishes were not seasoned at all and the whole thing tasted like flour from the pasta. None of the sauce had made its way into the pasta; it tasted like a bunch of things had been thrown together, not actually cooked. The sauce was also on the side of my plate:the chef didn’t bother to clean the plate to make it look presentable. Mom ordered the haddock soup and when it came out, it had that stiff layer at the top that often appears when left out for a few minutes. Everything took absolutely forever, and with the horrible taste, we had to leave without eating. None of us could do it! The waitress said nothing but “ok” when we raised our concerns with the food. Now I can’t speak for their burgers and lobster rolls. Since they identify as a bar and grill, maybe the sandwiches are what they’re good at, but if you come, definitely stay away from the classics and wine and stick with the burger and beer. Went to Claw’s instead and ate like...

been here a couple times since they've opened and have always sat outside on the patio. the fake vines growing on the lattice is quite ugly and a little weird but the patio atmosphere is nice, the tables have umbrellas and the chairs are comfy and it's easy to stick around a while and watch the harbor and people watch. like everywhere else, they have staffing issues --- but the staff are friendly, attentive (considering the challenges faced) and clearly doing their best, which is really all you can ask for.

i've tried a couple cocktails and enjoyed them all, as did other members of my party. the beer selection is a bit small with not as many (if any?) local options as other places in the area.

the food is decent but the menu feels pretty small, although somewhat diverse: burgers, sandwiches, fried seafood, some pasta dishes, salads, etc. definitely kid friendly in regard to the menu. admittedly i've only ever gotten fried clams and calamari here which i enjoyed, although every time i've got the calamari (3 times now) it seemed to come with a difference sauce (a spicy marinara, garlic aioli, or a lemon aioli -- if the owners are listening, the lemon aioli was the best of them!).

i recommend this place to folks who are looking for a view, a good drink and casual apps, and a place to...

Can't wait to eat here all the time! We had dinner on the patio and it has such a good view of the ocean, so up close and beautiful. The interior is so clean and modern and fresh, it's such a good vibe! Lots of wood touches, wood tables and chairs too, with calm moody lighting, perfect for going on a date but also fully family friendly. There is a big full bar too so I would definitely bring friends here for drinks!

We got shrimp cocktail and calamari for the apps and they were phenomenal!! The presentation was so good and they served some feta and pepperoncini pepper slices on the calamari, it was phenomenal tasting! I got the haddock plaki for dinner which I will get again for sure, it was delicious. My husband got the ahi tuna and again it was 10/10!

Lots of great appetizer and entree and drink options! I also love that they have seafood options to really make it a Maine, coastal vibe!

We had the turtle cheesecake for dessert which was amazing.

Can't wait to go...