First time I was at Fred's I played a brand-new video game called Space Invaders! (zoix!) Been here…read moremany times since - made more use of the liquor store in recent years - however today I found myself here on a rainy Wednesday afternoon while waiting for my Girlfriend who had a spa appointment down the street..so for nostalgia's sake I decided to come in and wait out the rain @ Fred's. Dining area is up-do-date & not overly bar-esque these days - I was seated immediately & my server was quick to take my drink & food order. Didn't go fancy - just some mozzarella sticks for food, but enjoyed the service and chance to sit back and relax. Fred's has been a Stone Harbor institution for years - glad to see them continue to serve up the food and beverages! I'll be back!

Honestly great time. My grandma LOVES Fred's but I was a little unsure about the food... BUT…read more The food hit the spot! I had the fish tacos and honestly, it was really good! Perfect for me. It's very crowded in there but it's quick and lovely service, also can't beat the location! Great downtown bite.

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

Laidback comfortable atmosphere...raspberrie marg were terrific..i had medium rare juicy steak and…read moreloaded potatoes...ill be back

Amazing all around! Food was great, and the service was friendly. Very welcoming atmosphere.read more

Had a nice time overall at this Italian spot. We started with the calamari and Brussels sprouts…read more The calamari was a bit underwhelming--lacking in flavor and seasoning. However, the Brussels sprouts were a highlight: nicely crisped and well-seasoned. For the main course, I had the veal piccata, which comes à la carte, so I ordered a side of linguini. The veal was excellent--tender and flavorful with a lemony sauce. The linguini was just okay, nothing particularly memorable. We also tried the lobster pasta, which was a standout--rich, flavorful, and well-balanced. All in all, a pleasant dining experience with a few strong dishes. Would return, especially for the veal and lobster pasta.

Best Habanero Mango wings I've ever had. Awesome cheeseteaks and club sandwiches as well. Our…read morewaitress Taylor was an absolute sweetheart. Nice ambience. Very clean. The only con is they have Guinnes tap but no pint Guinness glasses. Other than that really good

Highly disappointed. We ordered the Pub, Cuban and Reuben. They all came with homemade chips…read more The sandwiches were bad. The pub had a gravy sauce that looked like brown sludge. The Cuban used focaccia and the pressing was non-existent. The Reuben had no flavor. Service was good, but the food was one of the worst experiences I have had in a long time.

First time here since Surfside replaced Chill. Much better than Chill in our opinion. Came for…read moredinner on a Wednesday and it was very welcoming and friendly. Hostess tried to seat us in what we saw as the worst available table but to her credit moved us to a better table immediately when asked. Shouldn't have had to ask. Service was very well organized. It could have been timelier when checking on status on when trying to pay the bill, but it was friendly and fine. Love the BYOB. Next day surprised and disappointed to find a 3% "convenience" charge on the bill they didn't tell or warn me about. It wasn't convenient! No idea what it was for. Paid by Visa which I believe charges merchants 2%. Was I supposed to pay in cash?? French fries were excellent - some of the best. Very good fried oyster Po'boy. Exceptional coleslaw. Large crab cake sandwich with good flavor. Thought the parmesan oyster appetizer was pretty good but overpriced for only 6 medium sized oysters. Steamer appetizer was excellent with lots of clams and a great broth. Most seafood entrees seemed overpriced (inflation impacted I assume), so we went with sandwiches. Loved the live music and his song selection, but a bit loud making it hard to converse at the same time.

On the roof of 96th st It's a byob so no alcohol…read more They did non alcoholic drinks so that was nice for the kids and also a little kitschy for the adults. Some tables with umbrellas and a few under cover. Bring your sunglasses. I liked the atmosphere and would probably be cool at night. We were there for just before sunset The clam chowder was very nice The burger and chicken sandwich were fine The risotto was very lemony The steamers were good in a lemon garlic butter sauce. The shrimp were typical and fine nothing sp

Dined at Trio North Wildwood with friends in Summer 2024, and we were all blown away by it!…read more Starting with the ambiance - it struck the perfect balance between sophistication and a laid-back shore vibe. Really nice. I ordered the Smashed Burger with Rosemary Parmesan Fries, and yes, it was one of the best burgers I've had at the Jersey Shore. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The fries were no slouch either--crispy and delicious. My partner went for the salmon, and she absolutely loved it. The flavors were incredible, and the sides it came with complemented the dish perfectly. Service was also excellent. Can't remember our servers name at this time (blonde with glasses) but she was incredibly hospitable. If you're looking for a leveled-up dining experience in North Wildwood, Trio is a must-do.

I got the pork chop and it really good. But even Better was Mac and cheese and the mushrooms. Pork…read morechop was a 7.8 out of 10, The Mushrooms were a 9.2 out of 10 and The Mac and cheese was a 9.8. It was really good.

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

Overdue review. 3rd time here. Dined first week Aug. Always excellent. 4.5 Stars . Food was…read more awesome. Vibe is exciting . Tables in middle of restaurant Are basically shared . Better to sit on wall . ( Though I did here fellow diner ask his table if $50 K was too much to spend on a 1 week trip ?? ) Hence exciting vibe Must be nice Special thanks to waiter , carpenter, musician . Definitely my favorite server in Avalon . See u guys next summer

Not only is it that good but TDH is my favorite restaurant down the shore! Saturdays dinner was…read morefantastic. The "service by Travis", "hospitality by Emily" final "plating by Donny" is the "hat trick" to go along with delicious food and great vibe . Well done, again and again!!!!

Summer Salt in concept, is an exciting, inventive meal, with a focus on locally sourced…read moreingredients. In reality, this was a grossly overpriced meal for a lot of hit/miss items and rather small portions. To start, we reserved the covered patio. The chairs were wildly uncomfortable with no low back support. Service was friendly and attentive, always refilling waters and clearing plates. I do appreciate how the staff acknowledged our special occasion and even printed a keepsake menu. This did not go unnoticed. Now for the food: You pay $95/pp for a 4 course meal. 6 small (shared) plates that are merely 1-3 bites per small plate, per person, and an entree and dessert of choice per person. $95 pp wouldn't be horrible if the small plates were executed properly and if you got more than 1 small parm crisp and 1 small fritter per person just as an example. The portions were laughable, and this was moreover a tasting. Some items needed simple basics such as salt and acid to round them out. The beet salad, green beans and fritters were severely underseasoned. The star of the show was the linguine and clams. We both ordered this. This portion was appropriate. Again, for the small salads/bites, a pasta dish per person and a slice of cake per person, a more appropriate price point would have been approx $55-75 per person contingent on your entree (there was also steak and fish). The lemon mirror cake was a nice ending to the meal and we appreciated the complimentary coffee. We left with the general consensus that it was good, not great, nor memorable, and felt we overpaid for the quality and portions. Of note: this is also a BYOB.

This definitely would have been 4 stars for the beautiful decor, friendly staff, and interesting…read moremenu. The pre fixe menu was good, though not a lot of food per person. The spot on the water with the view of the dunes is gorgeous. I don't mind paying for an expensive meal. But over $100 a person for average portion size and no drinks (it's BYOB) is crazy. For that reason alone I wouldn't go back. I need at least one martini to justify paying $130 a person.

Had a great time at Jay's. Our servers were Matt and Rocco. They knew the menu, made great…read morerecommendations, were attentive, and very accommodating to special requests. There are a lot of gluten free options. Place is somewhat small, more on the casual side.

The food was delicious. Our waitress was excellent. Very attentive and pleasant. Love this…read moreplace.