Fred's Tavern

We started with the crab and tomato stack. It was a delicious way to start the meal - plenty big…read moreenough as an appetizer for the two of us. The a pone bowl and jerk chicken sandwich as main course. Finished off the meal with the carrot cake. Waitress Adrianne was so helpful and friendly! Atmosphere was cute casual decor. So glad we went here

So many restaurants between Sommers point and Cape May, finally got to this gem in Stone Harbor…read more It is absolutely adorable. I love the nautical theme and the in door outdoor areas overlooking the Harbor square lit with string lights is so charming and romantic. We thought the whole menu looked delicious but I was in the mood for a burger. It wasn't the best I've ever eaten but it was very good. Very fresh coleslaw. Dave got a jerk chicken sandwich that was very spicy with too much sauce but otherwise good he said. Our suggestion would be to ask for lite sauce on that one, it was not a dry rub. Fries were good. Great date night spot. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and designed.

Waiting for my 2 friends to arrive so that we could sit down at a table.

Lump crab and tomato stack

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Sushi bowl with raw salmon tossed in a garlic aioli (gluten free w/o the soy sauce and soooo tasty!)

SAX at The Reeds

3.2(80 reviews)

0.0 mi

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I have learned to expect a lower standard of service in Cape May County, regardless of the average…read morecheck amount, so I was pleasantly surprised to see someone raising the bar in the way that The Reeds in Stone Harbor appears to be doing. The last time we dined at "Sax At The Reeds" was soon after they opened, and it had not been good. My entree on that first visit had been so inedible, I took one bite and left the rest. That may have been a first for me. It was that bad. I didn't even ask for something else; I was so disgusted. This most recent experience was considerably improved. My wife and I were celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary a few days late, and when prompted during the reservation process, I had checked the box for "special occasion" without thinking much about it. It seemed rather incidental, but I thought it couldn't hurt. The staff at Sax did not disappoint. When we arrived at the front desk, the sharply-dressed gentleman working the host stand was engaging and personable, and when we answered that we did indeed have reservations, he guessed our name and welcomed us and congratulated us on our anniversary. He asked if we preferred a special table and offered a window seat if we liked. If we'd known they had a fireplace, we probably would have chosen to sit in front of that, but the window seat was lovely. We were soon greeted by Patrick, our server for the evening, and he arrived with two flutes of sparkling wine on the house and wished us a happy anniversary. Patrick was an animated and exuberant server who definitely knew his job, understood the food and wine, and had strong opinions about the menu. We were never in need of anything, but also never felt overwhelmed by his presence. A good balance. My wife began with the broiled oysters, which were phenomenal, and I had the steakhouse salad, which was surprisingly good for being an original take on a simple wedge. It was exactly what I wanted and a perfect size. Not too big or small and elegantly presented. For our entrees, Jane ordered the crab-stuffed flounder with lobster sauce on a bed of risotto, which she thoroughly enjoyed even though it's not something she would typically order. Jane has a very critical palette and is a great cook herself, so she's not easily pleased. She thought it was a delicious, well-balanced dish. I had been craving steak, an uninspiring selection, so I ordered the NY Strip with maître d'hôtel butter. While we enjoyed our wine, Patrick returned to offer me a choice of five different knives, displayed in a wooden box. He explained each one and asked for my choice. I told him I would go with his recommendation, and I got something simple called "The Knife," a hand-hammered piece of fine cutlery. The steak was perfectly cooked, although I personally found it under-seasoned. I like a salty finish on my red meat, so Patrick promptly brought me a small dish of fleur de sel, and we were in business. My sides were whipped potatoes and carrots, both of which were good, but the potatoes were presented as if plated with a large ice cream scoop, which made them appear fake diner potatoes. Even Jane called it out as an unusual choice. The carrots were perfectly cooked and had an almost citrus finish. For wine, we had selected a Chardonnay chosen by the sommelier as a special for the evening, and it was good but not transcendent, while the Chappallet red blend on the menu was absolutely exquisite. Powerful and smooth with a great finish. For dessert, I had planned to order the warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream that I had seen on the website, but it wasn't available. Instead, we ordered something called the Dubai Cheesecake. Dubai chocolate was something I was vaguely aware of, but wasn't entirely sure what it was. Patrick assured us that while the dish was hard to describe in terms of a flavor profile, it was a killer bit of confection. He wasn't wrong. It was crunchy and creamy, complex in its simplicity. A transformative dish, and we're not even big dessert people. I won't pretend that any of this was a bargain, but excellence rarely is. I'll admit to a bit of sticker shock when the bill arrived, so be prepared to drop a few bills. But if you're looking for great service and food, you won't find anything better at the Jersey Shore than Sax at the Reeds. It's worth a special trip.

FABULOUS food, service and value fro the price fixe menu. Ambiance was great with the fireplaceread more

Halibut and Amish chicken

Shrimp cocktail

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Sunset from the bar out back

Stone Harbor Bar & Grill

3.4(185 reviews)

This place is a staple in Stone Harbor: a great place to grab a quick meal, or just sit at the…read morewindows with a drink and people-watch. They have just completed a million-dollar renovation, and the entire place looks amazing. I especially love the iridescent tiled wall and the map over the bar. Hubby and I shared the cheese steak egg rolls, and they were delicious. The cheese sauce was great to dip them in. Xavier was a wonderful bartender, and managed to chat a bit, even though the bar was quite crowded. Definitely recommend a stop (at least one) here during your Shore vacation!

This is one of our favorite spots. They've renovated since we were here last summer, and there's…read morenow a beautiful hostess area along with upgrades throughout the first floor. The variety and food is always good for our group, and the staff is consistently attentive and friendly. The magician who is regularly there is awesome! Your kids will have a fun night if he's there.

Bar tap

Chicken Cheesesteak with their in house chips

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Stone Harbor Pizza Pub

2.4(123 reviews)

0.0 mi

My husband called in and ordered a Mediterranean salad for me to pick up. I got there and the…read moremanager was clueless. He said no one ordered that. It was not busy and I was the only one in this place. Meanwhile it was sitting on the shelf right behind him. He then couldn't ring up the order and had to get a nice young server to do it. The cherry on the top was that the tomatoes were past their prime and there was t even 1/2 of a chicken breast on the salad about 4 olives and 5 little pieces of feta and it cost $22.00. . I would not recommend eating here.

Just passing by while shopping and needed a holdover slice before dinner. Margarita slice was…read morepretty good. It's off season now but only by a week. Restaurant was pretty quiet for 5p.

Margarita

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AGAVE

3.1(41 reviews)

Margaritas were amazing! Bar was hopping! Great atmosphere!…read more Bar tenders were also great!

I went for the 1 st time August 2024 & I don't know why these reviews are so lame. Perhaps I came…read moreon an exceptional night, but I had fantastic food & service, can't wait to return. We sat outside on the balcony, lovely ambiance, but it got chilly & cooled the food down too quickly & we couldn't finish it. For example, the trio of queso/pico/guac. The queso was PHENOM, & I am mad I started eating other things because when I came back to it, it was cold & coagulated & Ughh. The guac was fresh. The pico was absolutely bland, but I would throw it on other dishes for a fresh bite. street corn dip- eh. Wasn't overly flavorful & started cooling & breaking down so fast, it wasn't appealing to keep eating. The avocado crab stack- ate every morsel, delicious- a must have. Coconut margarita- a drink special- Also outstanding. The only absolute miss-The tilapia tacos. 2 too thick corn tortillas, not grilled or warmed up, tiny strip of fish, a pile of toppings. $32- what!? It was so out of place from the other dishes in that it was a disaster. If I wasn't there as someone's guest, I would have sent it back. The server did say it's a new kitchen staff, maybe that's the issue.

White christmas cosmo

New menu

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Harbor Burger Bar

3.5(165 reviews)

Delicious burger, great location, and amazing staff! Total package, I got a classic bean burger and…read morea strawberry basil margarita, I was SO stuffed by the end of the night. Our server was the best and so accommodating. I also LOVE the seating, the garage door is perfect for summer nights! PS. I think Mondays are the best to go, the deal on the margaritas is just too good!

I think it's a little odd that it's basically the lobby of the movie theater…read more That said the burgers are pretty good. They have a good selection and you can pretty much order or customize what ever you want.

Tacos

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Bar

ICONA Beach Bar Avalon

2.5(28 reviews)

0.9 mi

Crowded on the Sunday before Memorial Day. Great outdoor area to sit and get some nosh. The food is…read morepretty mediocre but it's more the experience.

My wife and I were ready to enjoy a lunch at the shore. This was by far the worst meal I have had…read morein a while. I had the turkey club panini. It was ok at best. It was a decent size, but had no wow factor. I know it's a sandwich. My wife had the margarita pizza, or should I say a piece of flatbread, diced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. That's all it had. No seasoning, no basil nor oil. I honestly think a 5 year old with an easy bake oven could have done better. As for the drink, margarita with barely any ice. Nothing more enjoyable than warm drink on a hot summer day. This place blows. Overpaid garbage.

A range of beers on tap, including craft brews made steps away at Avalon Brew Pub

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Private cabanas available for rent

Quahog's Seafood Shack

3.4(508 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$$$

Cool vibe, especially if you sit in the courtyard. The indoor tables face the bar and that area is…read morevery loud. The menu options sound good, but I think they sound better than they taste. I enjoyed the octopus skewer special but everything else was just fine.

We have lived in Cape May part time for 9 years. Recently started living here full time…read more We have wanted to try this restaurant for years, as we saw the Diners Drive-Ins And Dives episode. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. Our waitress was not overly interested in sharing her knowledge of the best dishes. (We did explain why we were there, and wanted to try the special dishes) We decided to order three apps, and share an entree to increase our odds at a good experience. The clam "chowder " was a white cream broth with fennel and an "essence" of clams. Not ONE! The empanadas (2 per order) were ok, but not worth it. Tiniest empanadas I've ever had. The smoked tuna was the best part of the meal, but served with a paltry serving of naan. The cod tacos we shared were ok. When I walk away from an experience saying "I could have made this better" is a restaurant I will not be going back to.

The inside decor

Key Lime Pie - $9

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Lobster Ravioli and grilled octopus special

Shaka Burger Avalon

4.8(4 reviews)

3.9 mi

Nice burgers, and EXCELLENT fries. Really nice customer service and it was done very quickly. We…read morehad a variety of burgers but the Kona burger was the clear winner!

Great burgers and fries good service and nice location…read more Have eaten here several times. Never disappointed