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French, Contemporary, Australian, Dining bars, Healthy, Seafood
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Location excellent food very well prepared and presented. Senior host was warm and welcoming. Young man who greeted us may need to take a leaf from her book. Couldn't really fault this restaurant great for a special occasion as this is no budget eatery. Only...constructive feedback thought seafood platter was a little busy with sauce accompaniment felt the seafood would shine more with less. Would recommend and returnMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Amazing lunch at Tidal today. We sampled the Chef’s tasting menu and it was fabulous. Tidal is not a hatted restaurant and we don’t understand why. Every course was simply delicious and perfectly presented, with the Chef explaining each dish. The service was the best...we have had in a very long time. If you visit Merimbula do yourself a favour and dine at this wonderful restaurant.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

What a great spot, great food, wine and staff were the happiest people on the planet. Can see why. Overlooking the water, the restaurant has a great view. Had the chefs tasting plate, everything was exceptional. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Good food - good service Must visit if great food and owner is very helpful, service is great and the food was outstanding

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We have eaten here a few times by now & have never been disappointed. Kudos to Fiona & Gavin for bringing Tidal to Merimbula 👏👏 as the food is delicious, the service with a smile is excellent, a well stocked bar & wicked cocktails to...try & a beautiful setting overlooking the lake. Will certainly go back there again next time we are in town 💕💕More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 25, 2023

Loved everything about Tidal. Great view across the water. The staff were fantastic , and it was extra special that the chef served the main meal and also checked in to see how we enjoyed all the food. We had the Tide to Table platter...and everything on it was divine.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed October 8, 2023

Excellent restaurant in every way. Great location with a water view, superb food, atmosphere and service. Not too big or too noisy. I had the duck which was very good. The smoked duck breast was a bit too smoked for me but everything else great...especially the combination flavours of crispy duck leg wrapped in prosciutto and sprinkled with boudin noir or black sausage for us North of England folks. Husband had the lamb which was perfect. Desserts were delicious and the wine list is not large but contains several top drops.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2023

Thank you it was lovely to meet you both and were do glad you enjoyed your time with us. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon. Regards Fi

Reviewed October 8, 2023 via mobile

Best restaurant in town. Food is next level, service has improved greatly, staff are friendly and welcoming. I have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant, in my opinion it’s the best in the district and we are lucky to have them in Merimbula

Date of visit: October 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2023

Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review Gabbi. We love having both of you in. Always fun and were are thrilled that you enjoy everything..regards Fi

Reviewed September 24, 2023

We had dinner at Tidal while in Merimbula for a short stay. The food was outstanding, one of the best dining experiences we have ever had! The lamb was melt-in-your- mouth and the fish was so fresh and delicious.. highly recommend this restaurant. If it...had been open Monday nights we would have gone again!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded September 26, 2023

Thankyou very much for visiting us here in Merimbula and dining with Tidal. We are so glad that you enjoyed everything and hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed September 16, 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Tidal Restaurant. The food absolutely amazing and service was first class with Fiona greeting us and the staff looking after us making it a memorable night. We will be certainly coming back to Tidal Restaurant and would recommend the...fresh and delicious seafood platter. The presentation and freshness of the food was impeccable. We’ll done Tidal RestaurantMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded September 16, 2023

It was our absolute pleasure to meet you both and share a brilliant couples anniversary. We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and definitely look forward to seeing you again soon 😊

Reviewed September 15, 2023

A very clean, nice, and well-presented restaurant in a beautiful location, serving the best fresh local product, cooked and presented to perfection by a talented chef. All served by a pleasant and experienced host. Might sound perfect, but it is and regrettably not a common...occurrence these days. Nothing to add to something that tick all the boxes, wishing them the very best. Please keep on the good work, the quality, and the correct pricing level as it is.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded September 16, 2023

Was wonderful to meet you and thankyou so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences while dining with us. Gavin and I are so very appreciative of your support and we certainly hope to see you again soon 💗

Reviewed August 30, 2023

We were only in Merimbula for one night, but stumbled across Tidal. It was comfortably the best meal we’ve had in a long time! Now we need to think of an excuse to come back to Merimbula…

Date of visit: August 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded September 16, 2023

So happy you enjoyed dining with us and thankyou for your support. Melbourne's not too far away come again soon.

Reviewed July 8, 2023 via mobile

Great menu, local beer, food was hot and wine was perfect! We also got to meet the head chef Gavin and his wife Fee. So good to have this local restaurant and support their friends back in Rutherglen too.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded August 2, 2023

Thanks so much for not only visiting and dining with us but taking the time to write such a lovely review, Gavin and I both appreciate it. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed July 7, 2023

Honestly could not fault anything, superb dining experience! Each course came out in good time, everything was presented extremely well and absolutely delicious! Oysters for starters were very fresh and tasty. Wife ordered the lobster lasagna, it was so good I had to order it...too! I had the steak, cooked perfectly medium rare, everything on the plate accompanied it wonderfully. Wife had the market fish which was also about as fresh as you can get. Panna cotta for desert was a lovely way to finish it all off. Staff were very accommodating and genuinely made you feel welcome. The chef shows genuine passion in each dish. No hesitation in recommending Tidal and we will most definitely be back.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded August 2, 2023

Thank you so much Ben for the wonderful review, and yes you are absolutely right Chef Gavin is very passionate about doing his very best, and I was right that you should have ordered the lobster lasagna too Lol but you ended up getting one...More

Reviewed July 5, 2023

This restaurant looks out over the lake at Merimbula and is very comfortable. There is an emphasis on local seasonal produce and the seafood dishes we had were very pleasant, The staff were engaging.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Fiona Myers, Owner at Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded August 2, 2023

Great thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience dining with us, we really appreciate it and hope that you can visit again soon.

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Tidal Restaurant & Wine Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5