Our Story
Every good story has a beginning… ours is love; for each other, for food, for wine and for hospitality.
THROWBACK TO 2012
It All Started With A Little Yellow Van
Only a short year after meeting, in a Toronto Oyster House of all places, Mike and Kat relocated to Mike’s hometown of Niagara Falls without a map but a goal in mind. They began shucking oysters and grilling seafood under just about any event tent they could find. With a one of a kind “Shuck Truck” named Pearl, a 1974 Volkswagen van, the couple quickly became widely known and even anticipated at wineries, concerts, farmers markets and festivals of all sorts.
2012 seemed to be a bookmark year for Niagara with an influx of new wineries, breweries, distilleries and new events creating a perfect launch pad for Mike and Kat’s unique product, skill and approach. Welcomed by the culinary community, they were quickly embedded into the collaborative and supportive food scene that only Niagara can boast. Tide & Vine became synonymous with Niagara culinary excellence alongside some of the region’s most reputable culinary outfits.
Mike Langley
As a Niagara Falls native, Mike brings a wealth of experience shaped by world travel and an eclectic work history. As the 2023 Canadian Oyster Shucking Champion and a Team World Record holder, he’s always ready to entertain with tales of his shucking adventures.
Kat Steeves
Kat, originally from Moncton, New Brunswick, embodies the warmth and hospitality of the East Coast. Her love for Maritime flavours and ingredients inspires every corner of Tide & Vine. She's won numerous awards and accolades for her exceptional plating, presentation, and innovative culinary creations.
FAST FORWARD TO 2014
Tide & Vine Opens with a 24-Seat Restaurant
MORE EXPANSION IN 2023
The Fish Market
Tide & Vine has since grown to a 130 seat restaurant including a large patio and a “chef-driven fish market”. Tide & Vine wholesale provides responsibly sourced seafood to restaurants across the region and into the rest of Southern Ontario.
While you may not find Tide & Vine shucking oysters at farmers markets today you will still find them at regional events and often found at large parties and celebrations; and you might just catch a glimpse of the Shuck Truck, with Mike & Kat up front and their young family waving from the back.
OUR TEAM
A Strong Community Thrives on Eachother
Tide & Vine has been continually blessed with a team that shares an enthusiastic hunger to not just work in a rewarding atmosphere but to be a part of something unique and bigger than just a job. Tide & Vine is a place for people to grow in their role, their career and as a person.
It’s not just competitive compensation and benefit packages that makes Tide & Vine a great place to work. We believe that raising standards, ongoing coaching and training, room for advancement and competitive employment compensation adds dignity to an often belittled profession. It’s our goal that our team enjoys their time with us just as much as our guests do.
Employment is one of the most important aspects of our lives and where we spend about 25 percent of our time each week; it should be challenging, rewarding, offer growth and be suited to our God given gifts. We believe it must be a great fit for both the employer and the employee. We believe in a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Apply Now For A Rewarding Career
If you can honestly answer these 5 questions with a “yes” then we welcome you to look into being a part of Tide & Vine’s growing team.
- Are you trustworthy?
- Are you a team player that values being hospitable to your fellow teammates?
- Are you eager to learn, dynamic and willing to adapt rather than worry about how change may negatively affect you?
- Will you accept direction, coaching and constructive criticism?
- Will you do what it takes to offer the best possible guest experience in every aspect of your role?
Overall Rating
We were in Niagara Falls and I asked my AI Gemini to recommend a place! This was the #1 recommendation. And it did not disappoint! Wife had the Lobster Roll and I had the swordfish. Both were amazing! Well prepared and delicious. We started with a dozen oysters on the 1/2 shell. We asked our server to pick 6 and bring 2 of each! Great choices and they were fresh and delicious! Highly recommend Tide & Vine! They close early during the week, and we made it by 7pm. Will be back on my next trip!
Consistently awesome service food and wine best seafood in the Niagara region in my opinion
Tide and Vine Oyster House was honestly such an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was incredible!! We tried the East Coast oysters, mussels, octopus carpaccio, and a burger, and every single dish was executed perfectly. The oysters were fresh, clean, and full of flavour, the mussels were rich and delicious, and the octopus carpaccio was beautifully prepared and something truly special. Even the burger stood out; juicy, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. A huge shoutout to our waiter, Tristan, who truly elevated the experience. He was attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable about the menu, and made us feel genuinely taken care of throughout the entire meal. His recommendations and warm energy added such a great personal touch and made the experience even more memorable.
Went for lunch..... Always a great experience. Obviously the seafood is a highlight but nestled in a plaza you'd think the ambiance and atmosphere would be a little common but the staff and area are very cozy. This all leads to a pretty unique experience. Highly recommend Tide and Vine to anyone heading up to NOTL.
Dreaming of Oysters!!!!
This was our second time visiting and all I can say is I just want more Oyster's.....soooo good! Highly recommend the Kraken platter to share with friends!
We found this place several years ago. We visit Niagara-on-the-Lake a couple of times during the year and come here on Friday afternoon after we check in to the hotel for the $2 happy hour oysters. It's a cozy, fun place!
Wanted to give a shout out to Daryl and the entire staff over at the fish market! Truly great service and fantastic fish! They go above and beyond to help me with my order each and every week. I couldn't imagine purchasing my fish anywhere else. It's hard to find great fresh fish in the Niagara region so this place is quite a gem. Thank you!
Amazingly delicious fish and chips. I ordered this online for pick up. The young gentleman with dark brown hair and moustache who packed up my order was very friendly and ensured that I had all of the condiments I wanted for my order (malt vinegar, utensils). The fish was one of the best I have ever had. Breading was crisp but did not overwhelm— the fish filet was moist, flakey, and THICK! I’ve not seen this before at other restaurants, so this was a pleasant surprise. The chips were well seasoned and very crispy, which I liked. The tartar sauce is unlike the run-of-the-mill ones you get from most places— I wanted to go back and order more! It went well with both the fish and chips. The coleslaw that came with the order was equally amazing. The people who run this place are evidently passionate about good quality seafood. The Fish Market area also had samples of oyster crackers, candied salmon chunks, and other seafood dips and goodies for you to try. They also had a great selection of condiments from around the world, including Japanese wasabi oil and tuna in soy sauce in fancy little tins, as well as tools for cracking lobster shells and crab.