Tydes - Santa Barbara

Each year, we dine at Tydes as part of a conference, and while the location is lovely, the service was disappointing this time. Our dinner took over four hours on a fixed menu, which was not the same as what we had been promised. Throughout most of our meal, our waitress seemed to be absent. Meanwhile, the other table—which was part of our group but served by a different staff member—received their appetizers before we were even asked for our order. By the time we received our entrees, the other table was nearly finished. It appeared that the restaurant was understaffed, yet a large number of staff members suddenly appeared to bring us our bill and clear the table at the end of the meal. Although it took more than four hours to complete our meal, they rushed us out the door in about five minutes. The slow wait for food has been a recurring issue over the past three years, but being hurried this year was a new experience. Overall, there seemed to be a lack of attention to service, as well as to the needs and comfort of patrons, especially during a $300 meal.

The restaurant is located in a fantastic spot right on the beach. The bar is quite nice, featuring a tropical aquarium. The menu is intriguing and the execution of the dishes is excellent, although some servings were just average. However, the table setting feels a bit sterile, and there are small touches that are lacking, like an amuse-bouche. Overall, considering the prices, I would rate the experience a solid four out of five.

This restaurant offers exceptional food, drinks, and service, deserving of a five-star rating. To the best of my knowledge, dining here requires either being a member of the Yacht Club or a guest at the Four Seasons hotel across the street. The main bar features a stunning tropical fish aquarium, with colorful fish swimming beneath your drinks. The ocean views are perfect for enjoying a sunset dinner.

Fantastic ambiance, delicious food, and excellent service! The waitstaff were friendly and very attentive. The food was incredible—light and definitely worth the price! Their dessert was absolutely a ten out of ten, along with the drinks!

The ocean views are absolutely stunning. The food and service were exceptional. There's a great selection of local beverages available. However, I found the lunch prices to be quite high.