We have been here several times and the food is always very good. The service is also excellent. The French onion soup was quite good. The Filet cheese melt was very filling and very good. We highly recommend Fred's Tavern if you are in the area !!! read more

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The Honey Hot wings. Excellent flavor. All the food is good, but wings and the French Onion cheesesteak are my picks. read more

Fred's Tavern - The Honey Hot wings. Excellent flavor. - Bars Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Excellent service! Great sports/get together bar! We had a burger and grilled chicken salad, both excellent, but I have to add my onion rings were easily the best I've ever eaten! Love this place! read more

So we have been to Fred's numerous times for take out beer. Today was the day we stopped for lunch after a long day on the beach. We arrived around 3:00. Parking was a bit difficult, meter parking on the island can be tough. We were sat inside immediately. As for the food it was good. My burger was cooked to perfection and the condiments were fresh. The bun was a bit over toasted. The fries weren't as crispy as we would have liked. My wife's wedge was fresh and delicious. Our daughter had fried mozzarella and French onion soup. She seemed to enjoy both. There were only 2 other tables in the restaurant. Our waitress made our lunch not so great. She was miserable! We couldn't tell you her name, she never told us. She didn't smile, didn't offer refills, nothing! It was some of the worst service we've had in quite some time. From the service alone, we will not be back. 2 stars for the food and 0 for service. read more

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Came here twice. The first time was decent but I'm never going back after what happened during my second visit. I tried placing a pickup order and my friend and i tried calling the place 6 times in total from both of our phones but no one picked up. We decided to just place the order when we arrived. When we got there the hostess told us to place our takeout order at the bar. So we did and we placed an order for just a side of fries. Nothing else. I paid with my card and left a cash tip. The fries were about $5 and i left a $2 tip. We got our takeout order and everything seemed fine. But then a few days later after i checked my bank statement i was shocked to see that i was charged $21!!! It may have been a slip up but they should have realized that they made a mistake and attempted to fix it instead of charging me $16 more than i should have paid in the first place. read more

Amazing Burger and those seem-like-fresh-cut potato; fries. I expected much less for off-season. The service was awkward and disappointingly ?aggressive. Like that moment if you were to enter a restaurant 2 minutes before closing when the grill has already been cleaned... The server (she) was Not excited to see us. But the lunch was amazing. And I am simon cowell when it comes to burgers. If server had been tad nicer.....5 stars. Inside is ok. Not the star attraction. Burgers and fries. Even the pickles were perfect. .... Get it to go, and enjoy the outside. Such an exquisite surprise! read more

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Love Fred's! Got the cesar salad with a crab cake on top- so good. Probably best crab cake in SH. Only complaint was service was a little slow and waited a while for the check. But we were seated right away with no wait time. read more

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Fred's is a Stone Harbor institution! You can always count on this laid-back, local hangout to provide you with awesome live music, solid bar fare, and great service. It's a go-to for myself and friends when we're seeking a casual, no nonsense bite, with some cold beers and great tunes to wash em down. Plus, having the liquor store right next door is so convenient when you take the party back home. read more

Waiter called me fat and we waited over an hour for are food not coming again wish I could put 0 stars

Late Summer, early is Fall is usually catch as catch can for a decent restaurant meal on the Jersey Shore. Many of the brand names are closed for the season and too many of the remainder that are open shouldn't be. Then there's Fred's Tavern. After a few hours of walking around a thinned-out 96th Street (save for a few drunken Snookie/JWoww wannabe wedding receptioneers spilling onto the sidewalk from The Reeds) we wandered into Fred's honestly not expecting much except run-of-the-mill bar food. What we got was a meal that was unexpected as it was memorable. Normally a pedestrian mix such as a spring salad, Manhattan clam chowder, a cheeseburger and a turkey club leaves no culinary fingerprints whatsoever. I can't tell you when I have had better soup or a club sandwich that was literally bursting out of delectable rye toast. For my wife's part, in one bite of her cheeseburger she suddenly morphed from obnoxious scold for cheapskating her to a "bar" for dinner to grateful supplicant singing my praises for an inspired choice. I love when that happens. You'll love it too, Fred's is a winner. read more

How can you not love this place?! If you live on the east coast, chances are that you've seen a bright colored Fred's t-shirt in the wild. Come here for the liquor store and shirt ($15-20 range) and head to the bar for drinks. Don't let the unlit sign fool you. Previously a dive, this place has been renovated for the better. With karaoke nights, live signing and trivia, there's always something going on. The food is decent and the draft beer is good. This place gets pretty crowded on late summer weekends, so prepare for standing room only. Pro tip: love weddings? Come here on ANY Saturday night in the summer and you're sure to see at least one bride stumbling in a little tipsy from her wedding at the Reeds. This is literally my favorite past time. read more

Server called me fat and my food had 3 long curly hairs in it. I almost pooped my pants on the drive home. Horrible service and unfriendly bartender. I should've just gone to 7/11, their food is way better. read more

Love love the food the staff is awesome I drive an hour away just to eat here it's an old staple of Stone Harbor from the 30's

Be prepared to wait! A great, historic, or well-established dining spot in the heart of Stone Harbor. Great menu with lots of choices. Multiple bar locations if you are just interested in a drink and watching a game. The place is buzzing. I had a french dip sandwich and it was great. Service was great. Family oriented and people of all ages, groups of all sizes. I would go back again. read more

In a very ritzy town, hellava place to have fun. They actually put alcohol in their drinks unlike some places. When I arrive there, before I get drunk I crush either a cheesesteak or pizza steak. I actually think they're one of the best in the country. Any food there is good. Bartenders are cool, doesn't get too crowded and the music is not bleeding your ears like Sea Isle or Wildhood. Must stop for me whenever I park my yacht in town. read more

Beer is cold, food is mediocre, staff is so-so. I was disappointed by how little fish is in the menu.

Enjoyed food and beverages but Trivia Night was painful.... Just WAY to Long between rounds (bring a friend to check answers) and don't wIt 20' between rounds ... would have considered it fun but all the team left read more

Always good food. The bartenders are attentive and always keep your drinks coming. In terms of the overall vibe, it is good and the place is always packed. Fun place to visit when you are in Stone Harbor. read more

Normally good food and drinks . They're noted for burgers but never had a bad meal there. Service is good friendly normally fast .

Solid spot to grab a beer and eat some bar food. We sat outside on the little patio and our server was quick and very attentive. We started off with the quesadilla and it was absolutely stuffed with chicken, onions, & peppers. Definitely did not skimp on the quesadilla fillings like a lot of restaurants do. Never thought I'd order a cheesesteak outside of Philly, but for our meal we had the French onion cheesesteak, which was actually pretty good. The chicken cheesesteak was so-so and was a bit too salty for my liking; however, I enjoyed the onion rings it came with. Overall a cool bar and a Stone Harbor staple! read more

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We came in to Fred's Tavern on a whim while we were in the area and were very happy with our experience. The food was very tasty and a nice menu complete with salads and healthy options which is sometimes hard to find in the pub world. The service was great and certainly the atmosphere was one of the best attributes. I highly recommend Fred's. read more

A perennial favorite! Any meal we have here is hot, flavorful and consistent. A great go to ! Outside eating is an entertaining option! French Dip SandwichFrench Onion SoupFrench Onion Cheesesteak read more

Get place for lunch and a drink! Always on the list of favorites to stop by when visiting the shore.

First time back in awhile and everything was amazing! We had one of the specials, a braised short rib flatbread. It was sooooo good. Also shared the chicken nachos and honey hot chicken Caesar salad, those are always a favorite. Love Fred's, staff is the best! read more

Fred's Tavern - Honey hot chic Caesar, chicken nachos, short rib flatbread - Bars Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Great time was right across the street from our hotel service was fast I had Crab Soup it was very crabby tasting with a little spicy heat. Also had Shrimp Po Boy the shrimp were good but the roll stole the show. My wife had strawberry salad it had candied almonds and blue cheese. BTW try the Cape May IPA read more

Great bar food in a nice, friendly environment. Waitstaff very personable. Also great fir takeout. A really good cheesesteak fir outside of Philly! read more

I've been coming to Stone Harbor for the last four years. Typically when we come to Stone Harbor we eat a lot of meals at the rental house because the area is very expensive. We tried Fred's Tavern this past Labor Day weekend and we were blown away by the atmosphere, service, quality of food, and the reasonable prices. We ate there twice that weekend. Once I ordered a burger which was AMAZING. Burgers are everything! And the next time I ordered a salad which was also very very good. There is something special about their fries. They have something a little extra. We plan on making Fred's our go-to when in town. The prices really are much more reasonable for better quality food than anywhere else we've been to in Stone Harbor. read more

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Great food at some of the best prices on the island!! The best part is, their portions are very generous too. We've gotten Fred's the past two nights in a row and everything was delicious. I got items from the specials menu both days: one day I got the bang bang shrimp quesadilla and the other night was a grilled chicken sandwich with roasted peppers, spinach, goat cheese, and pesto on ciabatta. So good!!! Would highly recommend Fred's for an affordable but delicious meal! read more

Awful!!! Bartender threw the coasters across the bar at us. This should have been the first clue to leave. The second was it took him 15-20 minutes to come back over and take our drink order-it was a Sunday afternoon and they weren't very busy. He did bring menus over and NEVER asked if we wanted to order(which we did). NEVER asked if we wanted another drink and when we decided enough was enough get the check...we got the wait-a-minute finger! Absolutely Awful read more

Things are going downhill at Fred's. First, while the food was never great, it was ok. Not anymore. Had a peach and goat cheese salad, and it was canned peaches! At the Jersey Shore, in July. Horrible. My wife's burger was blah. Chicken wings were blah. Just not good. Worse, however is the service. Start with the non-smiling hostess who is chewing gum in your face as you politely ask for a table. So rude, and so unprofessional. But worse yet is the waitress. What a miserable person. Unpleasant, unprofessional and just plain not nice. Really, really bad. Definitely turned our mediocre meal into a bad meal. After coming here for years, this was probably my last time. Too bad. read more

Asian Lettuce Wraps wish the chicken was smaller the chunks were big . The wings were amazing and I will be back!

Good food, nice service, shopping in package storm is always a must after eating. In Stone Harbor it's a must-visit.

Stopped for a beer Service is so so Had good beer choices on tap but the bartender didn't tell us what was on tap Was going to order food but heard other customers at bar talking about how slow service was So we didn't try food Had 1 beer and left Dont think we will go back read more

Between their Avalon location and this location, I'm starting to think this one may be better since it's more organized. The wine selection seems to be the same at both locations. Accompanying this location is Fred's Tavern. Serving up food and drinks, this place can get pretty lively late in the summer on Sundays during Eagle games. What I said about there Avalon location, I can say about this location as well really... Whenever I need a good wine at a slightly marked up price, I know I can count on Fred's to come through for me. It is especially handy for the BYOB restaurants in the area. Great, convenient location. I'll be in next weekend. read more

Fred's is a solid spot for drinks and food in Stone Harbor. The selection of beer is small but there are a few craft options. The menu covers all the basics: appetizers, salads, sandwiches, etc. My buffalo chicken wrap was delicious and just the right size for lunch. I substituted fries for chips and the fries had a nice coating of seasoning and were served hot and crisp. I ordered a bottled beer and it was served ice cold, just the way I like it. Our server wasn't overly friendly and I felt like I was putting her out every time I asked for something. But other than that, I wouldn't be opposed to grabbing a quick bite or knocking back a few cold ones there again. read more

Fred's Tavern - buffalo chicken wrap - Bars Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Came here with some friends on an early Saturday night. Sat inside. WHAT IS THAT HORRIBLE STENCH THAT PERMEATES THE ENTIRE INSIDE?? It's slightly sewer'ish with a hint of poop. It's really awful. Anyway all of us ordered the salad with salmon. Food was good but my only complaint was the shape/size of the plate. Oval small plate with a huge salad is never a good thing. Service was a bit shoddy and place is really loud. I'd probably only go back if I sat outside. read more

The bouncers are extremely rude and unfriendly. Makes the atmosphere very uncomfortable

Not a very good experience at this place. Have been here twice before and had pretty decent service to us. Tonight they were very unorganized and took very long to get our food and we found out our order was not put in...after we finished the appetizer. Not the servers fault just because I believe she was one of the bar backs for the smaller bar but it was just very unorganized. Also had half of a toothpick lodged inside of a burger that we had ordered. Not the best experience. Food was good, service could be better. 1 star before the edit. Edit: managers took charge and took our whole meal off due to mis-haps. Very professional recovery to say the least. 4 stars with the edit. read more

Fred's Tavern - Dining area. Bar on left top of picture! - Bars Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

A Stone Harbor staple! Great live music, reasonable drink prices and a good selection at the liquor store! The boys working the cash register at the liquor store aren't friendly so they could work on that. read more

Soooooo good!! We are outside and it was lovely! The burger is fabulous & tuna melt was just ok. The French fries are wonderful!!! The special was garlic wings that were fabulous!!! read more