THE VENUE
Set in the magical backdrop of what was once a classic seaside Barbadian home built after the 2nd World War with coral stone and mahogany. The Tides is one of the leading fine dining restaurants with an exquisite art gallery located on the west coast of Barbados.
Feel as though you are in a tree house overlooking the spectacular turquoise waters, bringing any occasion to life through the culinary and service experience provided by The Tides Team!
THE LANAI
This ocean front dining area is cozy yet chic with stunning views of the Caribbean Sea.
THE TREE HOUSE
The Tree House is an opened air pavilion featuring four romantically lit, magnificent and magical Casuarina trees
growing out of the floor and through the roof!
THE GAZEBO
The gazebo offers a serene setting for enjoying exquisite cuisine while taking in the unparalleled views of the scenic platinum coast.
THE AIR CONDITIONED DINING AREA
The restaurant also features an air conditioned gazebo, which sits on two levels allowing all tables to get that wonderful sight and feel of the ocean while being simultaneously cooled by air-condition.
COCKTAIL LOUNGE & BAR
The air-conditioned lounge with its classic window seats and walls filled with colourful Caribbean art is the ideal spot to either relax and enjoy a drink before a delectable meal at The Tides Restaurant or simply to celebrate the weekend with one of Chris’ tempting creative concoctions!
MEET THE TEAM
Find out more about our team...
At The Tides, we believe that people are our biggest asset, from the team ‘behind the scenes’ in the kitchen to the familiar faces on the restaurant floor or those working behind the bar.
Alongside the team, work some of the friendliest faces with brilliant talent that look forward to making your
Tides experience the best it can possibly be, so please come and see us all - you will not be disappointed!
To book, please contact our reservations team on: +1 (246) 432 8356 or email: reservations@thetidesbarbados.com
General Manager
Jimion Yarde
Jimion is an experienced professional having worked at Carambola Restaurant, Escape Hotel. The Restaurant at Southseas, Barbados. He was also the Senior Restaurant Director at the prestigious AAA 5 Diamond Resort - Sandy Lane Hotel - Barbados managing all of their 5 restaurants and 6 bars. He recently returned to Barbados from Exuma, Bahamas where he was the Food & Beverage Manager for
Grand Isle Resort & Spa.
We are thrilled to have Jimion join The Tides team and confident that he will prove himself as before as an outstanding leader.
Operations Manager
Ramona Alleyne
Ramona Alleyne is one of a kind, as our Operations Manager, it is often mentioned by guests how special they are made to feel by Ramona. Her level of efficiency and accuracy, attention to detail, organization and customer service skills are simply excellent.
Ramona joined The Tides team in 2013 as a Receptionists and was then promoted to Head Reservationists in 2014 and finally Operations Manager in 2022. Ramona has worked in customer service for over 20 years. She completed a Management Course in Food & Beverage which gave her the inital confidence required to be considered a true asset to The Tides Restaurant
Reservations Manager
Deidre Corbin
Deidre joined the Tides Team in 2015 as a Relief Hostess and then migrated to the role of
Relief Reservationist in 2017.
An Administrative Assistant by profession with over 20+ years’ experience, she has become a valuable
asset to the Reservations Department. As a committed team player, Deidre’s knowledge, efficiency and attention to detail has proved beneficial in assisting with the smooth running of the department. Guests’ satisfaction is her number one priority and she aims to please!
In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her family especially her young daughter Nylah.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Stephen Griffith
At the young age of 18 years old Stephen, proved himself to be an exemplary waiter at The Carambola Restaurant which was a 5 star restaurant from 1995 to 2005. He again demonstrated his capabilities as an outstanding waiter at The Tides Restaurant from 2005 to 2007.
It was not long before Stephen had shown such promising potential, that he was promoted as The Restaurant Assistant Manager where he proved to be an added asset to the management team.
Stephen has showcased his passion for maintaining outstanding service standards. It is obvious that the personal standards Stephen has for himself are transferred in the execution of his duties as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Tides Restaurant.
Assistant Bar Manager
Chad Harris
Chad first started with the company back in 2017, prior to this Chad was a waiter/butler on the Sandy Lane Estate and also at Tamarind Hotel. It is at Tides where Chad has made his mark in the bar, becoming a valuable asset to its operation.
In his new position as Assistant Bar Manager he will now officially take on a more senior role in the bar as he has done so many times in the past.
Executive Chef
Minesh Patel
Originally from Leeds, Minesh first headed in the direction of art for a career.
However, eight weeks into his college degree, he realised it wasn’t for him and so ventured into food!
Patel brings to The Tides over 22 years of experience, cooking in some of the UK's most highly acclaimed establishments, learning from a succession of legendary chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White and Great British Menu veteran Angela Hartnett at Michelin starred The Connaught.
Assistant General Manager
Lorraine Bruce
Lorraine has been with the “The Tides Restaurant” for over 15 years and has progressed throughout the years from a very junior position to that of Asst. General Manager.
She has a long and progressive career in the hospitality industry working at establishments such as the Pineapple Beach Club, Almond Beach, Crystal Cove and the Courtyard by Marriott.
Lorraine received her training at the Barbados Community College and Barbados Hotel School.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Mark Brathwaite
Mark Brathwaite’s career began in gardening at Carambola, where he fell in love with the hospitality industry and soon joined the service team. There, he learned the skills necessary to do the job and to understand what customer service is all about.
After a nine year run, Mark was asked to be a part of the management team at Mullins Beach Bar and from there he went to Josef's in St.Lawrence Gap before managing GateZero Bar at the Grantley Adam's International Airport.
He was then offered the post of Floor Supervisor at The Cliff ,where he spent ten years. At present, he is Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Tides where service excellence is his main goal!
Bar Manager
Chris Wells
Chris is a young but very advanced individual.
He commenced his career at Coral Reef Hotel and joined The Tides Restaurant in 2005. After working at The Tides for just a year he took his chance to develop and advance his managerial and bar skills by attending the Barbados Community College Pomarine Institution.
After passing the course as an A+ student it was back to business. Never keeping his knowledge to himself he developed a bar team for The Tides like no other. His team is best known as alert, welcoming, on point and consistent!