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 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!
We stopped here because we heard this was the best place for fresh oysters. It was. The oysters are incredible and the spinach arugula salad was delicious too.
When my fiance and I want to treat ourselves to a special meal, Tide & Vine is our go to. The Surf & Turf special on Thursday nights is a fantastic value for what you get - and the oysters, drinks, and atmosphere never disappoint. We were running a little late for our reservation tonight so I called and asked if we could push it back 15 minutes, Carla answered the phone and was beyond accommodating - told us to take our time coming in and adjusted our reservation. When we arrived, she ended up being our server too. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and made some great menu suggestions that we plan to check out the next time we have the opportunity to visit. She was an absolute pleasure and was super attentive even though she was very obviously busy - we never once felt rushed or overwhelmed, and we also didn’t feel forgotten, the service was quite literally perfect. Overall the food is FANTASTIC - steak and lobster was cooked perfectly, the truffle fries are incredible and the starter salad that comes with the Surf and Turf board is to die for. The Caesar’s are likely the best in the region and the house wine (Raw Bar White by MW Cellars) is a very nice accompaniment. Overall dining and experience are 10/10 - you get what you pay for and it’s absolutely worth every penny.
Sea 👏 food 👏 chow 👏 der 👏 Always our first stop when we visit the area! Obviously in love with the Seafood Chowder! The Clementine Margarita was perfect! The oysters and mussels equally delicious. Service was attentive, knowledgeable and a chill charm. Looking forward to the next visit!
I’m not a seafood person, but I brought my parents out because they are. My dad says they have the best clam chowder he’s ever had. I got the steak, which was dynamite. I also was brave enough to try some caviar, and I actually really enjoyed it!
We visited Tide and Vine for the first time last night and it was great! The whole experience exceeded expectations. The food was delicious, the staff was all friendly and helpful and the vibe was 10/10, can’t wait to go back!
Had an amazing experience at Tide and Vine Had a seafood tower and was very impressed. There were several seafood towers to choose from and the variety of seafood in each tower was very impressive (delicious garlic shrimp, prepared lobster tail, oysters, smoked sturgeon etc.) Looking at the dishes served at other tables, there is a wide variety of great dishes. If you are looking for a great seafood restaurant while visiting Niagara Falls this is it
We just had the most lovely lunch at the Tide and Vine in the Niagara area. Seafood was delectable, service was impeccable and overall a memorable experience. Get the seafood chowder, the fries with clam dip and a po boy when you visit!
Came from Toronto on NYE Day to grab a quick lunch. Found Tide & Vine just looking through Google and have very glad I found this place! The food was absolutely fantastic, the steak tartar was unbelievable! And have to say the servers behind the bar, what was there names again??? Oh yes Angela squared 😛 Both Angela's were amazing and very friendly! Would recommend to anyone coming by that wants great company, amazing food and a perfect place to get some work done. Thank you again, would 100% come back if I am in the area!