Riptide By The Bay

Since the reviews aren't great I didn't have high hopes. The beer selection was pretty lame and the Guinness came out in a plastic cup so I was really not expecting much. I but the food was great! Between us we got a chicken sandwich topped with crab imperial which my husband loved, crab cakes which were meaty and delicious. The kids got a burger that they loved and fried shrimp which was not greasy and big and my daughter loved that. I also got an orange crush to drink and it was so good! We sat outside on a nice day and it really turned itself around.The food took a while to come out is my only complaint and with kids it got a bit iffy. They got my sons burger wrong and the fix had him eating way after everyone else. They comped a drink so that was nice but like I said the kids were melting down at that point.

I have came here a couple of times.The food is cold, and the service is not up to par. At night they have a lot of fights and drug usage. The owners seems like they part take in the drug activities and they are rude . Plus there was a shooting there not to long ago.Do you like anybody in the establishment including minors. The place is hot packed and small. I definitely don't recommend you patronizing this establishment.

Horrible on soooooo many levels.We're black. Stood at the bar for 5 mins without so much as a hello with the bartender stand 4 feet away . They chit chatted off and on with white ppl at the car tho. Finally a hostess manifested after 5 mins and we had to verbally greet her to get her acknowledge us and tell her we had a reservation.Overpriced. Wasn't serving their brunch menu, DURING brunch times but it's still up on their website.We got two different menus so I couldn't even read about some items on the menu that my friend had. Had no idea until they were ordering things that I didn't have on mine. Ordered the blackened chicken sandwich. It tasted like it had been frozen before they started cooking it. The middle was soooooo tough. Did they take it off the bill, even after it was brought to the manager? NO Asked for fries with my sandwich. Didn't come. Asked for the fries again- took ten more minutes after asking both the waitress and the food runner. No ketchup offered- had to get up and go get it Inside from the bar.My friend ordered crabs and we waited AN HOUR FIR CRABS. There was a few ppl at the bar and 4 tables total outside and somehow my friend couldn't get their crabs. Then they had to find a crab cracker- COULDN'T FIND ONE! Waters were empty for 20 mins. Had to walk to the bar to get water. They NEVER came to refill waters, not once.They tried to pacify us w shots. Shots took 10 mins!Had to ask for the bill twice.

We went here over the summer after a Volo volleyball game. It was so good! The portions were big enough! I got the crab fries and they were so yummy and full of crab meat and cheese. Can't wait to go again.

Terrible Food ExperienceI recently had the misfortune of dining at RIptide in Fells Point, Baltimore, and I must say it was a truly terrible food experience. From the moment I walked in, I had a sinking feeling that this was not going to be a pleasant meal, and unfortunately, my instincts were right.Let's start with the menu. It was incredibly limited and lacked any sort of creativity or variety. The options seemed hastily put together. My friend ordered a chicken Caesar salad that looked and tasted like you could get it at any local 711, and I ordered the firecracker shrimp that tasted like a fried paste on top of a giant pile of wet cole slaw. The whole time we were eating I felt nauseous, and wondered how a place like this could even still be open. They obviously don't care about their customers, because if they did they would get a new chef to revamp the whole menu. I pray this review prevents you all from wasting more than 11 seconds in this place.The only plus I can say is that is within walking distance from my job and our bartender was super sweet.

We came on a busy Saturday night with a large group of 10. We wanted a quick dinner before heading out in Fed Hill and found this place. There was a good amount of seating outdoors for our large party - they have blue picnic tables on top of a section with fake sand, very cute and beachy.The food was, at best, average. Most of it was overpriced, not particularly tasty, and sometimes cooked incorrectly. We got a variety of drinks as well - the orange crush seemed decent and not too expensive. Also, if you ask for a burger well done, be ready to receive a burnt one instead (see picture below). The crab dip was also ok - not terrible, not the best. I don't have too many stellar things to say - I think there's something for everyone on this menu, if you're willing to pay a little extra to receive subpar food.

You can't expect anything from Riptide other than a fun time and great service. Can it get crowded? Yeah. But the owner and staff are always great and they're always playing the best music to put you in a fun nostalgic mood. I've come here with everyone from my 21 yo sister to my in laws and everyone has always had a great time.

Great place to gather for drinks. Music is great for a mixed crowd. Bartenders are cool for sure

Delicious seafood and drinks. Fine assortment of oyster options. We did a dozen oysters and some lobster rolls. Nice ambiance and service was good.

place has gone down hill in the past year or 2, Last month I stopped in for a beer and something to eat and everyone was vaping, including staff/excluding the guy who was spitting tobacco juice into a cup on the bar - place smelled terrible.Bartender seemed strung out, didn't know what a 'Budweiser' was until she remembered they were out. Asked for a menu 3 times and never got one, she would wander off and never bring it.Gave up and went elsewhere after pounding a single beer.AVOID and beware of them slipping 20% gratuity on to EVERYTHING and charge an extra Credit Card fee too.