riptides — Restaurant in Saint Pete Beach

I had one of the most infuriating bar expieriences I've ever encountered thanks to this place and the incredibly arrogant and ignorant bartender. My fiancée was denied service because of her New York State license was in the bartenders excellent opinion "too flat".... Are you kidding me! The bartender then showed our IDs around the bar, exposing our personal information. When I walked up to the bartender to stop her and to end any confusion I was called a jerk and stated that she didn't have to serve us if she didn't want to. My fiancée have been to this bar before with not much issue. But after this bartender accusing my fiancée of falsifying an official document/ posession of a false identification card which is a FELONY as per Florida statute 322.212, slandering the both of us and then exposing our personal information to the bar, we will not be back. The owner of this establishment should,d be embarassed to have such a heinous person in...

I went to this bar for years since they opened! And Johnny has always been great to me!! Then one night I took my brother, who was visiting me to go to my sons high school graduation. They close at 3 am but around 2:20 they started calling last call and we went up to the bar to get one last beer and they were VERY antagonistic toward my brother and refused to give us the last drink. We kept asking "why". Meanwhile they are still serving others drinks. We left but before I even walked out of the parking lot the cops rolled up because they called them! The other bartender kept asking where my brother was. It was totally an ambush towards my brother and we still don't know why!!! I will never go there again and I've told all of my friends AND acquaintances to never do there again. Since then I've heard so many bad stories. But hey, there are many bars on...

Riptides is the kind of local bar that does not pretend to be anything it is not. It has a gritty charm and a mix of people that keeps things interesting. You will find beach regulars, late night wanderers, off duty workers, and everything in between. The drinks are cheap, the music is loud, and the place stays open late for those who are not quite ready to call it a night.

The crowd can get a little wild, but it is all part of the experience. People are usually loud, a little drunk, and having a good time. The bartenders work hard and even when the place is packed, they keep things moving and do their best to get to everyone quickly.

This is not the place for fancy cocktails or quiet conversations. But if you want a no nonsense spot with strong drinks, late hours, and a lively scene,...