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    Fox Creek Tavern

    3.4 (135 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Colleen E.

    Really enjoyed my visit here over the weekend. Service was friendly and prompt. My friend and I started with the bang bang shrimp which was very delicious (and shareable). For my main course I got a chicken Caesar wrap with sweet potato fries which was absolute perfection. I got the coconut beach margarita and the watermelon sangria for drinks which were delicious and both something I'd order again. For dessert we shared the cookie dough sundae which was the perfect way to end the meal. I will definitely be back!

    Tater tot heaven
    Eunice Y.

    We came here in November for brunch service, and the restaurant was moderately busy. Ordered the tater tots as an appetizer, as well as the stuffed french toast and lobster eggs benedict. The tater tot heaven was the best thing we had--definitely worth getting. The stuffed french toast was also tasty. However, the service at this restaurant was a bit lacking. We spent quite a while waiting for food and for the check. The eggs benedict came to the table lukewarm, which was somewhat unappealing given the room temp hollandaise sauce. Overall, some pretty good dishes, but definitely room for improvement!

    Margarita flight epic fail.
    Diane L.

    Went on 3/3 for dinner with my husband and adult daughter.greater by a friendly host and lead to our seat.quickly a waiter came by and took our drink order. I got the margarita flight, so disappointed all 4 if the tastes the same and not good. The coconut on tasted just like the orginal with coconut thrown on top, definitely did not use coconut Tequila. My husband liked his draft Blue Moon Prezels Sticks were very good with the beer cheese. My husband got a huge portion of fish and chips lightly fried and not greasy. Daughter got mac & cheese. Huge portion and was creamy. I got the fish tacos blackened. Very good plenty of fish and toppings. Enjoyed the kick of the sriracha sour cream. We have been serval times and have always enjoyed the food and service. Do not get margarita flight they have plenty of other interesting cocktails.

    Rum punch!!
    Laura S.

    Decided to go somewhere new and so glad we did! This restaurant was amazing. The starters all looked so delicious we had a hard time choosing. Ordered the bacon wrapped scallops and they were fantastic. Our bartender Amanda was so fun, attentive and made wonderful cocktails. I had three; Swimming with the fish, a drink that came in a a mini bathtub with a rubber duck l could take home and a bubbly blue champagne drink with a sugar rim. My husband had a beer and two rum punches that he said were better than the ones we had in Barbados. Met a wonderful regular who was so inviting and welcomed us to join the next Music Bingo on Tuesdays. The Fox Creek Tavern is going to be one of our go to places and I can't say enough that you should try it too!

    Jefferson's Bourbon Old afashioned
    Glenn C.

    I had the featured halibut , my wife had the Tuscan chicken sandwich my expectations were somewhat low because of some of the reviews I read, boy was I pleasantly surprised! Food was great, Allyson our server was prompt and attentive and we had a good laugh as my wife shut me off with the delicious Jefferson Bourbon.. We will be back, and that's the best thing I can say to a restaurant!

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    Best swordfish! Great atmosphere and quick service . Super cute inside. You can also eat outside.

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    Absolutely great find. Fantastic service by Alex & delicious onion soup. Fish & chips the best. Highly recommend.

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    Thank you for the wonderful review. I'll be sure to show Alex.

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    Great food! Great service! Met the manager Charlie Casey, who is a fantastic guy and very personable!

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    Thank you Brendan! Come back and see us again soon :)

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