Local Tide serves a Dungeness crab roll made from freshly cooked live crabs, placing generous pieces of crab meat into a buttered roll.[24] The filling is crab-forward, with minimal filler, often dressed lightly so the sweetness of the crab stands out against the richness of the bread.[24] Eating the roll gives a mix of soft, flaky crab and warm, toasted bun, offering a portable way to enjoy high-quality Dungeness without dealing with shells.[24] Coverage of the restaurant emphasizes this crab roll as one of its signature items, highlighting the use of live crab and careful preparation.[17][24]