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    After the Fox

    3.3 (99 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Liver with onions and a garlic mash
    Stu F.

    First Time here after asking on the local FB page for places serving liver and onions. The location is right on the river channel and had great views of boaters passing on by along with places to tie up if boating. The service was very good, and they also serve daily specials. Thursday are ribs. Both my wife and I had the liver with onions. It was juicy yet mild in flavor. Just what one would look for in a liver dinner. It was served with nicely browned onions(could have used more even with the request of extra onions at time of order). Our choice of potato was garlic mashed. We also had salads which were a blend of leaf with other veggies. No homemade dressings and the ranch was nothing special. I also started off with a bowl of chicken and wild rice soup. It was excellent. Only 20 minutes from the house and we will return. Most likely for the liver.

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    Bob V.

    The positives: on the river, easy parking, staff friendly, some of the food tasty, reasonably priced! The negatives: a bit tired looking and the coleslaw was marginal at best. Just a thought, get a broom and sweep away the spiders and webs on the deck.

    Cocktails and Pontoons

    Great views and atmosphere. Usually grab a Sandwich at the bar. Cold beer, boat piers. Rustic! One of our favs!

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    Love this place! I've been coming here for 20 plus years. Love the burgers, Grouper sandwich and daily specials. It's all good!

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    Some good pinball machines here to bide the time waiting for the food.
    Some good pinball machines here to bide the time waiting for the food.
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