Gig Harbor staple Tides Tavern is set to join the Anthony’s Restaurants family.
Peter Stanley opened the restaurant in 1973, and the family has kept it running, with his eldest son, Dylan Stanley, taking over ownership and leading the business since 2012. Dylan is handing it off as he prepares to enjoy a “well-earned retirement,” according to a Facebook post.
The Tides team expressed their gratitude to Dylan on social media while sharing excitement for the restaurant’s next chapter.
“Thank you for the incredible years of leadership, the laughs along the way, and the memories we’ll always treasure. Wishing you nothing but happiness, good health, and many great times ahead in retirement. You’ve earned every bit of it. As we look ahead to our next chapter, we carry everything you’ve built with us. Thanks for everything, and cheers to what’s ahead,” the post read.
The president and CEO of Anthony’s Restaurants shares in the enthusiasm.
“Tides Tavern is a treasured part of the Gig Harbor community. My father, Budd Gould, and my brothers, Herb and JJ Gould, share a deep respect for what the Stanley family has built. As fate would have it, my father started Anthony’s 53 years ago as well, committed to upholding the same care, warmth, and Northwest hospitality that have made the Tides such an important gathering place for generations,” Amy Burns said in a statement.
Anthony’s has built a strong presence over the years, with restaurant locations at marinas in Des Moines, Edmonds, Everett, Gig Harbor, Bellingham, Bremerton, Anacortes and Olympia, as well as along Seattle’s downtown waterfront.
The Anthony family plans to retain the Tides staff, keep the food and drink menu unchanged, and continue operating as an adult-only venue, with the anticipated dock experience set to make a splash for summer events.
Speaking of a splash, Mac and Stella are expected to return. The pair of Canada geese, named after popular beers, have nested annually in a specially designated flower barrel overlooking the harbor, according to the website.
The infamous girls’ bathroom will also remain. As General Manager Kristin Bergeson said, “Only the girls know about it, and we’re just super proud of it.”
Tides is temporarily closed for routine kitchen maintenance during the ownership transition, but on Monday the team shared it will reopen in a month, “ready to serve up favorite dishes and pints.”
Once it reopens, Tides Tavern will operate seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with happy hour Sunday through Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. Dock service will run Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
