Tidewater Taphouse

“ We arrived Seward, AK, by train for the first time and was super hungry. Luckily, Tidewater Taphouse (Mermaid Grotto) was right by the railroad so we decided to give it a try. The menu wasn't huge but had everything we would like to try. We got us some IPA first and ordered the Deep Blue Sea Mussels, Alaskan Crab Dip, Seafood Chowder, and Blackberry Brie Grilled Cheese. Our favorite was the mussels. The mussels were plumped and juicy, but the real star was the coconut curry broth. We have never had a curry broth with mussels before and it was a great harmony. Our least favorite was the grilled cheese. Sriracha was a little weird and too much blackberry. We wished there was more cheese in our grilled cheese. Overall experience was great. Plenty of drinks on tap with tasty food, the staff was friendly and made great suggestions to us. The restaurant was fully decorated with mermaids with a gift shop for souvenirs. We would recommend this spot and definitely make a return visit if we are ever in Seward again. ”

Fan H.

“ Food was great. A lot of different options that were unique. Would definitely venture over if you are in town or porting for a cruise. This was one of the only restaurants that was open in October. ”

Christopher C.

“ Great food here! I got the halibut sandwich and my brother got the Alpine Berry burger and both were super tasty. Staff was friendly and the mermaids everywhere were really fun. ”

Chloe' H.

“ Ambience was super relaxed. Service was great! Totchos app was AMAZINGLY delicious!! Burger and salad were under seasoned and chicken was super dry. Overall good and we would go back when in the area. Conveniently located next to the train station. Lovely gift shop. ”

Kirsten L.

“ I would give them 5 stars but I didn't have enough of the menu to do so...yet!! I visited the Tidewater Taphouse on a Monday in the late afternoon. I had seen good reviews and had experienced the Stony Creek blueberry hefeweizen at another restaurant and wanted to try some other Stoney Creek beer! I took a seat at the bar upstairs and found the decor to be pleasing to the eye. The bartender was very attentive and provided me with a menu quickly. There were a lot of food options. There are hamburgers, hummus, and smoked salmon dip. They have a halibut sandwich that looked amazing. I chose the hummus as this was just a snack before I had a dinner appointment. The hummus came on a plate with three different kinds of hummus. It appeared to be black bean, lentil and a traditional, chickpea hummus. The plate had some chopped tomatoes, some grape tomatoes, some Kalamata olives, and some cucumber slices. The only thing that was missing was some feta. The pita was a whole pita sliced, toasted and warm. It was a lovely appetizer. but needed a little salt that feta usually provides. I watched other diners receive their food and saw a beautiful good sized hamburger. the Tidewater, which featured a crab and Gouda spread. Another guest had the brie and blackberry grilled cheese that was beautiful. I watched another guest take their first bite of the halibut sandwich. The sandwich was so fresh that steam burst out! That guest did ask for some tartar sauce and was told that they do not have tartar sauce. I tasted a lingonberry beer and it seemed a little bit flat. So I had the blueberry hefeweizen. I was able to taste a lingonberry soda as well as a rhubarb raspberry soda. That was excellent. They don't have a liquor license so don't expect any hard alcohol drinks. I was impressed with how clean the bar area was, although it was early in the day. I look forward to trying more of the menu and sampling the beer! ”

Dawn V.