Welcome
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Our kitchen is open from Noon until 7:00pm. We are closed Monday and Tuesday
Menu
APPETIZERS
Ahi Poki
Sushi-grade ahi tuna marinated in shoyu, sesame oil, and spice.
$14
Hot Wings
Chicken wings in Tidewater signature hot sauce with celery, carrots and house-made ranch.
$11
Crispy Calamari Strips
House-cut calamari with our own tartar and cocktail sauce. A Tidewater favorite for over 25 years!
$12
Cold Veggie, Hummas & Pita Plate
Fresh carrots, celery, tomato, mushrooms, pita bread and hummas
$9
Chicken Tenders
With house-made ranch and BBQ sauce, also available tossed in Tidewater signature hot sauce
$11
HOT SAMMYS
Grilled Fish Sandwich
Grilled market fish with house- made tartar sauce
$14
Cajun Fish Sandwich
Cajun spiced grilled market fish with original tartar sauce
$14
Calamari Sandwich
Locals’ Favorite, crispy calamari with original tartar sauce
$14
Honey Jerk Chicken
Sweet and spicy Jamaican spiced chicken breast
$14
Chicken Tender Sandwich
Crispy chicken tender, cheddar and BBQ sauce
$13
Pastrami
Grilled with mustard & swiss cheese
$16
Table Top Sandwich
Grilled pastrami, turkey, swiss with coleslaw & 1000 Island
$16
BLT Sandwich
With 6 strips of crispy bacon
$14
Cedros Chicken
Sam's original cedros marinated grilled chicken breast
$14
TIDEWATER TACOS
Grilled Fish Tacos
Grilled market fish with cabbage, cheddar-jack cheese, white sauce, and Solana Salsa
$12
Calamari Tacos
A Tidewater Tavern original since 1994! 2 tacos w/ calamari, cabbage, cheddar jack, original white sauce and Solana salsa
$11
Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Diced grilled chicken, cabbage, and thai-style peanut sauce in lettuce
$11
Beef Tacos
2 classic baja style beef tacos with cilantro, onion, guacamole, and cheese
$11
Pollo Asado Tacos
2 classic baja style grilled chicken tacos with cilantro, onion, guacamole, and cheese
$11
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, onions, mushrooms, cheddar jack, and our Solana salsa
$11
Beef Quesadilla
Ground Angus beef, onions, mushrooms, cheddar jack, and our Solana salsa
$11
SALADS
Garden Salad
Field greens, tomato, and cucumber with your choice of dressing
$11
Seared Ahi Salad
Ahi tuna with field greens and house-made hoison dressing
$16
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, field greens, tomato, mandarin orange, and red peppers
$12
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce lightly tossed in Caesar dressing
$10
Peanut Chicken Salad
Field greens, grilled chicken breast, cabbage, mandarin orange, red pepper with Thai-style peanut sauce
$12
SIGNATURE BURGERS
Stowaway Burger
With swiss, sautéed mushrooms & grilled onions
$14
Tavern Classic Burger
Grilled onions
$12
Tidal Wave Burger
Cheddar, bacon, grilled onions, and guacamole
$16
Cheese Burger
1/2 lb. certified Angus beef with cheddar cheese and grilled onions
$13
Bacon Cheese Burger
Cheddar, bacon, and grilled onions
$15
Veggie Burger
Made with a meat free patty
$12
COCKTAILS AND DRINKS
Draft Beer
IPA | Sculpin, Ballast Point
7% hints of apricot, peach, mango, and lemon flavors, but still packs a bit of a sting, just like a sculpin fish
$9
Lager | Stella Artois
5% golden Belgian lager with malt, grain, and grass aromas
$8.50
Organic Hard Kombucha | June Shine, Acai variety
6% We think this local brand is best. It is organic, probiotic and gluten free.
$10.50
Blonde Ale | 805, Firestone Walker
4.7% subtle malt sweetness balanced by a touch of hops
$7.50
Pale Ale | .394, Alesmith
6% golden pale ale full of American hop flavor and aroma
$7.50
IPA, session | Mosaic, Karl Strauss
5.5% grapefruit aroma and flavors of citrus and tropical fruit
$7.50
IPA, Hazy | Harland brewing San Diego
7% pine, citrus, and cedar notes
$8.50
Light Lager | Coors Light
4.2% high country barley and four hop varieties. A taste born high in America's rocky mountains.
$7
Bottled Beer
Pacifico
$7.75
Modelo Especial
$7.75
Bud Light
$7
Corona
$7.75
Budweiser
$7
Stella Cider Apple
$7.75
Coors Light Bottle
$7
Millers Lite
$7
Mitch Ultra
$7
Modelo Negro
$7.75
White Claw Hard Seltzer
$7.75
Sierra Nevada
16oz can
$9
Corona lite
$7.75
Coors Banquette
$7
Cocktails
Bloody Mary
This Bloody Mary is made with our original recipe developed over 25 years ago. Guaranteed to be one of the best you ever had!
$10
Cucumber Cooler
Ketel one cucumber and mint botanical, elderflower liqueur, club soda, and line juice
$11.50
Tidewater's Famous Mai Tai
Made with 5 different rums and juice. Each drink is a triple - drink with caution!
$11.50
Toronja Rose Fizz
Ketel one grapefruit and rose botanical, aperol, and sparkling wine
$11.50
June Shine Hard Kombucha
We have 16oz pints of the Acai on draft and 12oz cans of the blood orange mint
$10.50
Wine
Pinot Grigio | Zonin
Aromas of citrus, peach, and pear with a crisp finish
$8.50
Sauvignon Blanc | Kim Crawford
Bouquet of citrus with flavors of pineapple and stone fruit
$10.50
Chardonnay | Hess
Lemon, lime and a touch of apple flavors
$9
Sparkling Wine | Opera Prima
Fresh citrus fruits, herbs, and hints of flower petals. Very easy to drink!
$7.50
Mimosa
Sparkling white and splash of orange juice
$7.50
Pinot Noir | Angeline
Flavors of strawberries, raspberries, cherry cola, tea, and spice.
$9.50
Merlot | Rex Goliath
Black cherry and cassis aroma with flavors of plums and cherries
$9
Cabernt Sauvignon | Raymond
Aromas of cherry, candied violet, black currant, cocoa nibs and melting tanins
$10.50
Margaritas
Cadillac Margarita
Grand marnier, fresh lime juice
$13.50
Hornitos Margarita
The Tequila drinkers' Margarita
$12
Skinny Margarita
Lime juice and agave nectar
$12
Paloma
Tequila and grapefruit juice
$10
house margarita
$10.50
CHIPS AND FRIES
House-made Potato Chips
$5
Basket of Fries
$5
Cheese Fries
Fries with melted cheddar-jack cheese
$8
Tidewater Tavern's Story
Established in 1994 by Sam Lunde, California born and bred surfer, fisherman, and chef. Sam grew up in the restaurant business, son of a bookkeeper at a historic roadhouse in Santa Barbara's Santa Ynez Valley. He was cooking and baking Danish pastries by the age of 13. He perfected his techniques at culinary school and put his education to work in the 80's at the Kona Grill here in Solana Beach.
Sam started Tidewater in '94 based on three simple ideas: local flavors, made from scratch quality, and a friendly welcoming atmosphere.
Today, we make our own dressings, Solana salsa, tortilla chips, and potato chips right here. Hand cut crispy calamari is the signature ingredient in or original tacos and sandwiches. Our 100% Angus beef burgers earn rave reviews from both local and visitors.
For two and a half decades, our cocktails and food have been handcrafted and adorned with tasty touches you cant get anywhere else. So grab a seat and cocktail, take a taste, and enjoy our warm atmosphere and friendly service.
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Location & Hours
View Solana Beach at 221 101,
Solana Beach, CA 92075 on Google Maps
Call Solana Beach by phone at
(858) 755-4115
Thursday -Tuesday: NOON to 11:00pm
Due to the breakdown of supply chains and market fluctuations, we are experiencing extreme increases in costs. Unfortunately, we are forced to adjust our pricing as we navigate these difficult times. Thank you for your understanding and we appreciate your business.