Margate’s culinary scene just elevated its standard. Tideline, a three-story waterfront restaurant nestled in the city’s Marina Special District, is officially open—bringing with it a fresh breeze of luxury, resilience, and design-forward hospitality.
What was once Capt. Andy’s Marina is now an experience unlike anything else on Absecon Island. With sweeping backbay views, curated art, and dock-and-dine slips for boaters, Tideline is a modern homage to coastal elegance. The space opens onto a freestanding marina-level deck where guests can sip cocktails while waiting for a table, and features 185 indoor and outdoor seats across two main dining levels. The third floor is reserved for private events, making it ideal for celebrations and exclusive gatherings.
Longtime Margate residents Sean and Jaime Gormley purchased the site in 2016 and overcame years of legal challenges to make their vision a reality. Their collaboration with Alex and Ray Leotta—along with Cameron Fickling-Rone of nearby Tomatoe’s—brought Tideline to life as a polished, upscale casual destination. Think French-fried lobster tails, skirt steak with chimichurri, and the now-famous lobster BLT, all served alongside bright interiors and marine-inspired artwork by local artists Laurie Staller and Matt Neustadter.
Beyond the menu and aesthetics, what truly sets Tideline apart is its hospitality for boaters. With 22 boat slips and 12 jet ski slips reserved solely for patrons, the team even hired a dock master to ensure smooth—and safe—arrivals. There’s no long-term leasing here. This is true dock-and-dine convenience at its finest, ideal for summer evenings that spill into the night.
For Margate’s seasonal visitors and full-time residents alike, Tideline meets a growing demand for waterfront experiences that go beyond beach snacks and boardwalk bites. It’s a new benchmark in how we think about coastal dining—intentional, elevated, and endlessly inviting.
At Tideline, you won’t just dine. You’ll linger, savor, and reconnect with the beauty of life by the water.
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