Tides is a stylish restaurant, in a spectacular situation, overlooking Cardigan Bay with its magnificent sunsets. Their food is all homemade, even including the pasta and ice cream, and is locally sourced whenever possible, while their position means that lobster, crab and fresh fish are regular specialities.

Families are always made welcome, as the atmosphere is thoroughly relaxed; even it appears to be on the posh side.  The food at Tides shows much original thought and is very much in the modern mould, witness possible first courses like butternut squash and sage ravioli with watercress salad; citrus cured monkfish tartare with remoulade and caper salad or the thoroughly tempting tempura fried red mullet and spinach and watercress fritter served with tomato jam.

Mains follow in a similar vein with seared scallops and cannelloni of ricotta, pancetta and spinach mousse; seared tuna served with pistachio risotto, carrot crisps and a balsamic glaze or Welsh Black beef fillet cooked three ways - pan fried, Wellington style and steamed with ginger and spring onions.

Desserts can be be simply described as delicious, like iced chocolate parfait with mulled strawberries and candied lemons or apricot bread and butter pudding served with homemade vanilla ice cream.