Tides - North Norfolk

I organized a group of 40 people to have Christmas lunch at Tides Bistro on Cromer Pier in early November 2022 before attending the end of the pier show. Despite it being our first time dining there, we were impressed by the excellent meal and top-notch service from all the staff. The food was of great quality and we would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a delicious dining experience in Cromer.

We visited this restaurant during sixties week and were prepared for a possible wait due to the busy weekend. We ordered drinks and a sandwich platter. Unfortunately, after waiting for an hour and a half, the sandwiches finally arrived. The fish finger sandwich was not made with actual fish fingers, but rather bits of fish. The tuna and cheese sandwiches lacked tuna and had tasteless grated cheese. The supposed Monteray Jack cheese sandwiches also had the same bland grated cheese. The total bill came to £51, which we found to be excessive. We will not be returning to this restaurant, despite being local. This experience was a disappointment and does not reflect well on our town and pier.

The staff was friendly, but unfortunately, the fish was bland and the batter was too oily. The waitress mentioned it was cod, but the texture and taste did not seem like cod. I would not return to this restaurant.

We had booked for breakfast,knowing Cromer well,there's alot of competition with over 30 cafes.. What a wonderful experience,greeted by friendly staff,great choice on the menu and fast efficient service.. Food was beautifully presented,the ingredients were of a great quality and absolutely delicious !! 4 clean plates. Cafe was clean and comfortable too..we will definitely be back

My wife and I booked a table at Tides when we bought tickets for a Kate Bush music tribute act, our first experience of the restaurant. The table was ready for our 18:30 booking, the food served quickly enough for the 20:00 show. I had perfectly cooked pan fried salmon with crushed, roasted new potatoes and salad, and my wife had scampi with crisp chunky chips with delicious tartare sauce. A glass each of crisp Pinot Grigio blush wine was a refreshing, affordable accompaniment, and the offered carafe of water was welcome. We both enjoyed the meal, and sea views, and found it good value for a modest price. Sadly, time precluded trying the interesting dessert options on the board. Service was attentive without being intrusive. We'll have no hesitation booking a table for our next visit to the theatre.