Had a nice lunch in the summer here on the little enclosed brick balcony. Not a scenic water overlook or anything, but a nice place to grab lunch and a beverage and get out of the sun. The attached liquor store isn't super huge but they did carry some different offerings that we didn't see in other stores. I recently saw on the news with Sandy that it looked like they may have taken some water and was concerned, but then saw on FB that they are opening tonight, so good news. read more

3 generations of my family have come here. It's great. Has any drink you'd want while there, and is the only place to buy beer in Stone Harbor. The lines are VERY long on holiday weekends, but they staff accordingly. I have many Fred's shirts, and have been wearing them since I was 5 (I'm 32). For those complaining about the smell: this place is right on the bay, and sometimes you WILL smell low tide. It's part of the shore, not Fred's. Geez. 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

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

Fred's is our groups favorite place to eat when we come here on vacation every year. Everything on their menu is delicious, and we are a huge fan of their burgers and fries! Very good food and reasonably priced for this area read more

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I've lived in the area for around 2 years now. This is really random but, Fred's has THE BEST cheesesteak at the shore. No contest. I've probably eaten 30 cheesesteaks down here at different establishments. It's my go-to and i just couldn't believe how good Fred's was. Their French fries are also really great. I pretty much get a cheesesteak here every other week ( bad I know ). If you're looking for great food, fast service and excellent takeout, this is your spot! Briefly met the owner tonight and he was very kind. The lady prefers their hot honey chicken Caesar salad. She raves about it all the time. Can't go wrong with Fred's! ( Bonus liquor store attached to restaurant, What's not to love? ) read more

I'm sure it's difficult to man the hostess station when dozens of people are coming in asking for a table. But honestly, it's a customer service position. Put a smile on on your face at least once every hour. The young lady tonight was miserable. We left. Enough. As repeat customers, don't need the puss face when we are coming here. I'm going to cut her SOME slack but she needs an attitude adjustment. read more

Wings...really good. Salads are solid too. It's bar food but done well. Quality for the price is solid. We will absolutely come back and eat here again. read more

Best burger in town, always great service. If you are in the mood for solid bar food and more this is your spot. Get the Asian chicken lettuce wraps for an appetizer. read more

If this is one of your stops on a late night bar crawl, either reconsider, or go with a group. Service and cocktails were fine but this is not a safe environment after dark. read more

Had a spinach salad with a crabcake last night and it was delicious. Yummy cashews and strawberries on the salad as well. Highly recommend Fred's when you're in Stoneharbor read more

So, if you've been to Stoneharbor, you've undoubtedly seen many people wearing Fred's tavern T-shirts, so I figured it was time we check it out. So it's a tavern with a simple yet thorough menu with lots of choices across the board and very reasonable prices. My french dip sandwich was huge with fresh toll and thick slices of beef. The side of chips are generic but I couldn't even get to them since the sandwich was so big. My wife got the California burger with guacamole and sweet potato fries and honestly, we both could have shared it, the portion was that big. There is no kids menu so we ordered a chicken quesadilla for our boy and while he barely touched it I liked it. Lots of chicken and toppings with peppers and cheese, in a grilled flor tortilla. This wasn't a greasy quesadilla either which was great. The pico de Gallo on the side was mostly flavorless, maybe regular salsa next time. Our waitress was incredibly quick with our service, which for a family is Worth it's weight in gold! All of the staff we encountered was very friendly, which probably explains the amount of love this place receives from the town. It's not a fancy place, it's not the view, it's just a bar with a funky smell that offers you a good bang for your buck with friendly service and I'm sure we will be coming back again for more! read more

It's been a "few years" since we'd been in Fred's. Wow! Things have changed!! We were expecting the "old neighborhood bar...." And, well, what we got was a new streamlined, very modern, updated bar and restaurant! My fiancé (now husband) and I had a few drinks in Freds one Saturday in May 1989. We then took a walk on the beach and he proposed to me! Ring and all!! So Freds will always be an important place for us. On this recent visit we took our children, 22 and 23 years old in for a drink. It was not the "old place." But we still enjoyed showing them and reminiscing. read more

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Great alcohol selection for the store portion. Also got take out from the tavern....ordered 9 different entrees for take out and everything came out really good. Would recommend! read more

Great burgers, great service and the spinach salad is perfect. Love the onion rings also. really nice cozy environment.

I love the burgers. This has been our burger spot when we visit. Comfortable atmosphere and nice staff. Food is well priced. We like going here when visiting Stone Harbor. read more

The food was just okay. I had fish tacos & a Greek salad. The service was good but the food could have been better.

Great beers with solid bar food. It's the common place to meet up with friends after all long day of beeching. Unfortunately, service can be pretty unfriendly or inattentive no matter what season it is. Fred's is a staple of Stone Harbor, a must stop in. read more

If you want a juicy delicious burger this is the place to go!! It's definitely just straight forward bar food but it's so good! The French dip, bacon cheeseburger medium rare, Chicken Caesar, and Asian chicken salad were delicious!!! read more

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French onion soup was good, Maryland crab soup was so-so. Chicken in the southwest salad was tough, the bacon in the bacon cheeseburger was crisp/good, while the burger itself tasted overcharred (like the grill wasn't clean). The fries were the star - crispy outside, soft inside. Service was good...Fred's Tavern is really tough to review...overall, just meh. read more

Went with friends for lunch on a Friday. There were a few people at the bar and only one other small group at a table in the dining room area. I had fish tacos - fried strips of mahi (grilled not available). Three tacos so it was a large portion. My friends had grilled cheese and tomato soup. Food was good. Server didn't refill my iced tea until I asked. Atmosphere was very plain. read more

So you're down the shore for the 4th and you've just finished a day on the beach, a nice meal and you've seen the fireworks. I don't know about you, but at this point in the evening, my appetite turns to beer. I took a hint from the locals and went along with them to this little spot. I was prepped by my girlfriend's parents to expect an old living room with plaid wall paper and dusty wooden accents. Instead, I walked into a place that I suppose has been recently renovated. I spied a large island bar with granite tops and hardwood flooring, expansive space, flat screens and a halfway decent beer selection. I wasn't expecting much in the beer department but when I saw a few crafts along with the standard macros, I felt better. We grabbed a table on the side which was prime for people watching. As the four of us sat and conversed, we watched the place fill in with more "shore" people and even saw a few brotastic dance parties break out. Even with this element around, the service from the bar was snappy and the prices were decent. I can see myself coming back to Fred's when I'm in Stone Harbor. I get the impression that it's the thing to do and I'm fine with that. read more

We'd been here a few times late night for drinks, but never to eat. We finally attempted to give the food a try on a Sunday afternoon and were let down. We sat away from the actual bar at a very nearby high table against the wall. The monotone bald "bartender" (who we've noticed in the past is unfriendly to everyone except his regular townies) ignored us. He has this permanent look on his face that reads "yeah uh..what the hell do you want?". We waited..he stared, but never came over. Finally!.. from behind the bar he calls over.. "if you want food, you'll need to come up here to order"..the bar was 95% empty, and he still couldn't bring himself from behind it to greet his only guests? Didn't even offer a drink to get us started. We took our menus to the hostess, thanked her, and took our money across the street. We may return for a beer, but thats it. read more

I'm lactose-intolerant and a vegetarian. The menu options for someone like me were onion rings, fries, or to have them hold the cheese on a strawberry and spinach salad. None of these are likely to hold one over for more than an hour, so I really wish I hadn't been told by the group I was with that we would be "eating" (as in, DINNER) at Fred's. I left and brought pitas, hummus, and hard boiled eggs back from WaWas. read more

My family has been spending our summers in Stone Harbor my entire life, when my sister told me she didn't want a bridal shower, I compromised and threw her a bridal shower at Fred's. I originally spoke with Tom who was more than happy to accommodate approximately 30 people in the bar area. When we arrived, Joe had a table set up for a buffet style lunch and we were able to secure quite a few seats at the bar. Our bartender, Jim, was nothing short of amazing and attentive to our group! He was on point with handing me beers while I was pacing of nervousness waiting for my sister to arrive. Throughout the afternoon, Joe was absolutely wonderful to my family and made sure we were well taken care of. Can't thank the Fred's crew enough for all their help in throwing the most epic "not actual shower" shower. read more

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Awesome huge plate of nachos loaded with chicken, salsa, beans, sour cream, and guacamole. Just watch out if you don't like spicy because there were lots of jalapeño slices. Good BLT and chicken caesar salad. A bit dark inside, but nice. read more

I will always love Fred's. I loved the old dark divey no food cash only Fred's and i love the new bright Fred's that serves food and takes all my money no matter what form. For any current patrons, the new set up is amazing because the place can fit so many more people. They have a decent selection of draft beers and a full bar. All of the food I tried was great--I'd even say above normal bar food quality (wings = awesome). The bathroom is clean and beautiful now! I don't think it lost it's old charm in the renovation--there are still people drunk there inappropriately early and the liquor store hasn't changed a bit. When not in Fred's, you'll find me strolling the island in my Fred's T-shirt any chance I get. read more

Fred's Tavern was solid. We were seated outside on the patio and had a great experience. After skimming through the other Fred reviews, I just had to go wings (yes, again)! They were a little on the crispy side and full of flavor. They definitely receive my endorsement. The one thing that I find a bit perplexing is the fact that they can't mix their beer inventory with the liquor store. For example, The Dogfish Head Punkin Ale had just been released and is available in the store but not in the restaurant. They really do have to find a way to take advantage of their own situation. I ended up going with the beer that was "formerly" brewed in the glass lined tanks of Latrobe, PA. My family was treated great and Fred's is kids friendly for lunch and dinner. The boys split the chicken fingers and my wife enjoyed the house salad with chicken. I also love the Fred's Tavern t-shirt. These are plentiful and easily spotted throughout Stone Harbor, NJ. Available in a variety of colors for $15, but why are toddler sized shirts the same price as adults? read more

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I've been to Fred's every summer for the last 4 years and I've never had a disappointing meal or drink. The service is incredibly friendly and the food and drinks are superb. Their burgers are my absolute go to! They always come out in a large portion, the burgers cooked perfectly and the buns are great! The prices here are also very fair. They've always got great specials on the board and a nice selection of drafts. This is my no-fuss, casual, go-to every time I'm in Avalon/Stone Harbor. read more

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I have been coming to Stone Harbor every single year for the past 30 years and Fred's has always been a place my entire family liked to go to for a casual cold beer. The past couple of years we've noticed their attempt at becoming more known as a restaurant than a bar, and even though they lost most of the charm of Fred's when they did that, we would still go for Quizzo and some late night beers. This year, however, may be our last trip to Fred's. A group of 7 of us stopped by the other night to watch the Stanley Cup Finals and enjoy some beers and Quizzo. You'd think that Fred's would welcome a large group of mature adults (not rowdy) who wanted to spend 3-4 hours ordering rounds of drinks, but we were told that we couldn't sit together at a table unless we all ordered food, even though there wasn't enough room at the bar for us to all sit together. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all and there were plenty of tables available, but the waitress wouldn't budge. Finally we all agreed to just sit down and order, But when we tried to order some fried apps, wouldn't you know the doll of a waitress told us their fryer was broken! So after all that we couldn't even order any of the things we wanted and had to buy food that just sat at our table. Needless to say, we ended up leaving early and didn't even make it through the end of Quizzo. We miss the old Fred's... read more

Like the other reviewer, I've been coming to the Jersey shore since I was an infant. My manpiece and I both shared a strange revelation this week: while we've purchased booze from Fred's store, and both have known Fred's Tavern as a staple since we were young, neither of us had ever been. Obvs, that had to change. As huge fans of dive bars, we were worried that this place LOOKED like a dive, but in fact would be yuppified in true Stone Harbor fashion. We walked in, hesitantly. Curtains that haven't been changed since 1982? Check. Cracked bar stools? Check. Dingey and dark? Check. Inappropriately drunk patrons for mid-afternoon? Check, check, check, check, and check. And check. TVs playing the Phillies game but nobody watching? CHECK! It was awesome. We were thrilled. I actually love the Fred's Tavern t-shirts now. I used to hate seeing them, but now I take them as a sign that the wearer has experienced Fred's divey greatness. It's like the most public secretly awesome dive bar in Jersey. It will definitely be our go-to bar now. read more

Fred's was just what we needed, a couple of sandwiches and a nice draft beer selection. We went for lunch and sat in the covered porch in the front which was perfect on a beautiful day, however seating inside would have been just a nice. Looks like they recently renovated the interior and exterior. There is a good-size bar area that was quite lively for a pre-season Saturday, with a huge old brick fireplace. We had the grilled chicken sandwich and turkey club - both were good....and our waitress was on point....5 stars in my book. Oh and they also run the liquor store next door which was perfect spot to pick up a bottle for dinner at the BYOB spots in the area. read more

"So good! So good! So good!" OK, that is apparently too much of an inside joke. Neil Diamond..Stone Harbor... read more

Love Fred's! We come here to meet friends for drinks, or after a busy work night for drinks or for dinner. The servers and bartenders are friendly and accommodating. The drinks are cold and the food is ideal bar food. We love the burgers and recently had a filet tip quesadilla special that I have dreams about. read more

My daughter is wheelchair bound and we couldn't get in. It says it is handicapped assessable but it is not.

Amazing food and service! Felt very welcomed when coming in, the hostess and waitress were nothing short of friendly and attentive to us. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Fire food, fire drink. Got the fried shrimp po boy. There were only 2 shrimp on the whole ass piece of bread but it was still good because I was drunk. 5 star read more

My family has been coming here for years and now coming back as an adult - it was really good food! Just slightly disappointed in the beer selection but I guess it's to be expected given the area and type of restaurant. I would highly recommended dining and then going next door to the liquor store and grabbing an infamous shirt! read more

I was born in late August and my first trip to Stone Harbor was on Labor Day weekend. I have spent a majority of every summer since on this small island and I dont like day trippers who buy Fred's t-shirts. I know...I'm a snobby jerk. Fred's Tavern is dark square room with a dark square bar. No bells, no whistles. What is so great about Fred's is that you can buy a 30 pack of beer at 1:30 AM!! (See profile picture). Freds is a staple in SH...you should go...just leave the t-shirts alone. read more

I didn't know this place served food! Stopped by for an early dinner with friends and was quickly seated outside like I requested. Our waitress was super nice and attentive. I DO wish they had some more beers to pick from but I certainly found enough to wet my palate. The boys got burgers and I got the buffalo chicken wrap which was awesome. I will definitely be back. read more