text: I could not wait to try High Tide after reading lots of reviews here and hearing a general buzz in the community Upon arrival when getting out of our cars in the parking lot we immediately smelled the seafood smell Now I am not bothered by that I grew up in a fishing village on the east coast and am used to the smell but I can understand how someone not used to it might be a little nervous nnUpon entering we immediately noticed how nice the restaurant was Very nicely done color scheme was pretty and felt nautical finishings were high end and tasteful We found it very comfortable We asked to sit closer to the bar at a table on that side as that is where is seems like more of the action is happening The bar is very large and the boil pots are there manned with a chef for some of the dishesnnWe decided to try a few different appetizers instead of entrees An added bonus was that we found out they had just started a happy hour deal that included most excluding a few exceptions of the appetizers at the rate of half off What a deal I had a cup of lobster bisque which was some of the best I have ever had There were bits of lobster in almost every bite It was not too heavy like a lot of bisques tend to be It was pretty much perfection We also tried to cajun shrimp boil crab cake and lobster mac and cheese All dishes were quite large and very ample The shrimp boil was chock full of shrimp There was no skimping here All the food was very good although I thought that the lobster mac and cheese was a tad bit bland and could have used a little more flavor It would definitely not stop me from trying it again however nnService was ok our food which was just appetizers took about minutes which I thought was long Yes it was our meal but what if it was not minutes for appetizers would mean a hour dinner if we had entrees I am not sure if this is standard timing and I would tend to think not It will not stop me from coming back that is for sure We really enjoyed ourselves at High Tide and cannot wait to come back with friends and family