We were visiting Island Beach State Park today and decided to stop in at Red Fox. This is our first visit here. It didn't exist the last time (over 20 years) that we were here. The parking lot was packed but don't let that turn you away. That is mostly the crowd at the beach itself. The Red Fox offers outdoor seating, some of which is covered and some is not. It was the perfect day for an outdoor lunch. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. Now for the food, it was awesome! It was fresh and delicious! I had the Tuna Poke Tacos with mango salsa and a spicy aioli sauce. I could have stopped at one but couldn't contain myself for the second! I am hoping to try and recreate the dish myself! My husband had a chicken wrap with jersey tomato's, lettuce & mayo and it was packed with chicken. The fries were hot and seasoned perfectly. I can't wait to return again. The cost ran about $28 a piece with a beer included, but nothing is really inexpensive when you are on vacation anymore. read more

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The service was excellent. Our server was super friendly. The platters were a little pricey, but worth the price especially for dining on the shore. read more

Red Fox Beach Bar & Grill - Get happy Rum bucket and heavy Budweiser - Bars Near Me - Seaside Park, New Jersey

This is Jersey Shore bar food done really well. The location is perfect. You are steps from the beach and can hear the surf crashing while you eat. Really good drinks and the food, while simple, is delicious. All of the staff we interacted with were friendly and very attentive. Can't wait to go back! read more

Nice people. I had the burger and my son tacos and daughter quesadilla. All were excellent. Laid back vibe

The watermelon salad and clams were delicious everything was fresh had a coconut mojito delicious and waitresses were amazing 10/10. Definitely coming back next time I visit. read more

Red Fox Beach Bar & Grill - Watermelon salad and clams fresh and delicious - Bars Near Me - Seaside Park, New Jersey

Sat for 10 mins and had no service. Dude at the entrance said, " be mad, whatever." Place is trash.

Great food right off the beach without needing to drive anywhere. A little pricey but worth it for the quality of the food, the service, & the location. read more

A gem! It's amazing how conveniently located right off the beach. Amazingly fresh seafood , burgers etc. And a fully stocked bar with live music on the weekends! We love when Les G plays there. Totally fun. read more

Red Fox Beach Bar & Grill - Worth the wait! - Bars Near Me - Seaside Park, New Jersey

Came in to have a late lunch with a friend since we were at Island Beach for the day. Super fun atmosphere with great live music, cold refreshments and amazing food! It's got an open patio as well as the tented bar & dining area. The service was fantastic: we were seated as soon as we arrived and everything was on point from there. I had the poke tacos and a side salad and my friend had a burger and fries. Generous portions, everything was fresh, and our server made sure that we were good on our drinks (iced tea and Long Island for him). Highly recommended! read more

Brought my dog to celebrate her birthday. Staff was amazing and food was delicious as always. Love the beach bar vibe. read more

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The menu online here is obsolete, the prices have gone up 50% roughly but the bartending staff are a friendly lot and they usually have one or two beer specials and one mixed drink special. The potato chips are homemade, so you'll want to order them, ask for a mini order if you're solo. The menu is varied enough to make every happy. read more

I love Island Beach State Park, and the Red Fox is a great addition to Swimming Area 1. We stopped in for a drink around 3 pm and it was busy with with diners but we were able to grab two seats at the bar. The service and Paloma was great($7.50 drink). The guy next to us said the food was good so we'll have to try another time. Great option while at the beach! read more

Red Fox Beach Bar & Grill - Paloma - Bars Near Me - Seaside Park, New Jersey

High quality food and fun cocktails. Conveniently located within the premises of Island Beach State Park. Love that this exists for a nice bite and brew after beachin' all day. Great wait staff. A bit overpriced, but the food is mighty tasty. THE DRUNKIN CLAMS - so garlicky, buttery, and overall amazing in a white wine sauce. Only wish the clams were a little larger. Bread for dipping in the broth is also a highlight. I come here every time for this app. Also have tried the lump crab cake, chicken fingers (real breading, not the fake, crispy stuff--yummy honey mustard), and the tuna bites appetizer (generous sized ahi chunks, dipping sauce nothing great just a garlic oil). Check it out!! read more

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If I'm not mistaken, I believe this is the only restaurant/bar on Island Beach State Park (or whatever it's called). If I could have, I would've written the review while I was there, but when I tell you I had ZERO cell phone service - there was nothing, nada, zilch! I noticed this place had two WiFi signals, but the employees didn't seem to know anything about it. Even with the space being outdoor I was little cautious about being there because I'm still on high alert with COVID 19 and everyone sitting at the bar area was ON TOP of each other. The establishment did seem to make sure that there wasn't a large crowd. They double checked that there was one body to each bar stool and no additional crowding occurred. I didn't review the menu in great detail, but can tell you that the fried shrimp and French fries were good! The French fries appeared to be hand cut and both were served with coleslaw (that I didn't taste). For drinks I had the margarita, but subbed whatever house tequila they use for Casamigos. That was $11, and I honestly was expecting it to be more because it GOOD. If you're on ISBP (or WHATEVER) pop in. Just remember that they're accessible from the first parking section. read more

No shoes, no shirt, no problem! Best beach bar on the Jersey Shore. Laid back vibe, live music on the weekends, and food that's been keeping us coming back at the end of every visit to the beach, three years running. The line works magic in the outdoor kitchen. A trip to Island Beach without a visit to The Red Fox is an incomplete experience. read more

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A great place to have lunch or dinner. Great drinks n food. All food is fresh n the service is top notch. A very relaxed atmosphere n the breeze is great. On the hottest day in August we sat eating w a fantastic cooling breeze coming off the ocean. A very clean n relaxing place to unwind. All this in Island Beach State Park. Just wish they sold the Ts that the severs wear. Have been coming here now for 3 yrs. sometimes 2xs a wk read more

Kip was our waiter great service great food hidden gem!Don't expect very high and dining however this beach bar is truly a great hidden gem. Only open till 7 o'clock on the weekends but if you get there early you could still have an early dinner and a great place to enjoy some drinks great appetizers and super entrées all reasonably priced read more

The people who work here are all so nice and the food was way beyond my expectations. It's our favorite spot to go but it does get very crowded. read more

I really love this place. It's the only restaurant on island beach state park besides the concession stand at the swimming beach. It's not fancy, just some tables and a huge bar under a tent or under umbrellas. The seafood is fresh as is everything else including the boardwalk fries. They have a large variety of bottled beer and some delicious beachy cocktails. The only downside is they close @8pm and there are sometimes those green biting flies outside. Where bug Spray, especially on your ankles! read more

Very nice beach front restaurant. I highly recommend it if your visiting island beach state park!

Definitely a great place for lunch and drinks. Our waitress Amy was great. She was attentive and made sure everyone got what they needed. If you get a chance stop by and get away from the regular crowd. read more

the worst service I have ever encountered. the manager was rude an unprofessional. we were sat and watched as tables around us that came in after us got greated and served. the response was sorry we are busy and we do not know who is assigned to our section. there were 5 servers - plenty to handle the tables. i would never recommend anyone to visit. pack food its not worth the frustration and ignorance . read more

Fish sandwich was tasty, fries are ok. Great mid day lunch while you are at the beach.. Ding 1 star for the styrafoam and plastic use. Plastic cups for the drinks, plastic utensils. They are generating a lot of waste. read more

We've stopped here a few times over the summer and enjoyed our visits. Nothing fancy, a little ramshackle, but you definitely feel as though your on vacation. Service has been great, albeit slow at times. We've only had apps and drinks, no platters or sandwiches. You can't go wrong with a classic orange or Tito's and lemonade with an order of tuna bites and fries. read more

We had a lot of fun here after a day at the beach. Outdoor seating. Live band. Bar. We sat outside and server was friendly and attentive. Drink specials and I had the shrimp tacos and they were very good! read more

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Always good. Love the fries and shrimp tacos. Nice atmosphere , not on the beach but AT the beach

Finally made it here on the 1st day of fall. Weather was like mid summer. Gorgeous. Superb 2 piece band playing ( Steve & ??) were an added enjoyment. Great fresh Orange Crush cocktail better than most I've had . Salmon - delicious. I'm so glad I made it to this establishment. Will certainly be back next season. Right off the beautiful beach at IBSP #1 . read more

Opened only during the summer. Great place to enjoy the outdoor grill. Full bar and excellent food choices. Beach is walking distance from the tiki hut. Enjoy what's left of the summer at Red Fox's. Hope yo see you here. read more

Great place great food and entertainment. Server was very good and friendly. I will surly be back.

Worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. I was very excited to try this restaurant as my mom goes often. Sat down music was great I was there with my mother son and bestfriend who is from out of town. Ordered BBQ wings, chicken tenders, crab cakes, fried shrimp. Bbq sauce was amazing! But then I bit into a raw chicken wing but it was a big wing and the others were smaller so other ones were cooked fine. Also we saw the RED FOX which is person dressed up as a fox and my son loved it. He got up and danced with him and he got necklace. That was the best part about the restaurant. Then we got our entrees and everything really went sour. So I got fried shrimp with rice pilaf. The waitress brought out my meal with fried and gave my friend with the crab cake the rice and just said that they didn't have any more so that's what they gave me NEVER asked. My friend took a small bite of the rice pilaf and said that she didn't like it but I could have it so we just left it the way it was. I then proceeded to eat my shrimp which were hard as a rock couldnt barley bite them had a hard time. So I then took a huge bit of rice pilaf in which I proceeded to gag and have to spit it out on a napkin and run to the bathroom to wash my mouth out and threw up in the sink. Had to rush back to the table and try to drink water and had to take my mom's coke to get the taste out of my mouth. The rice tasted like windex or bleach. When I took a bite it started burning but the rice was cold. Then I didnt want anything else I asked for a coke since the taste was still in my mouth. My waitress never was concerned and only asked if I wanted to eat something else. I just wanted to leave. I then the waitress brought over the bill. I asked to speak with the manager. This is what was the worst management experience as well. She came over with a huge attitude. I proceeded to tell her how unhappy I was and what had happened and the fact that she never came over to even ask if I was ok. Also he said that my waitress told her that we were unhappy from the beginning and that was horribly wrong. She said that she couldnt decipher if we were just saying that or we were actually unhappy and had a reason to be. When I began to explain she said she took of my one meal and what else I wanted her to do. I told her that she never came over to make sure I was ok. She said she's busy. Ses a bartender and manager I proceeded to tell her that's unacceptable and I still needed to at least be asked if I was ok or something. No one was concerned at all. She proceeded to take the bill out of my hand and told us that she got the bill and we can go. THAT WASNT THE ISSUE. I tried to explain it to her and she started arguing with us and accusing me of trying to get a free meal. I was trying to get out my frustration and started crying because it was a horrible feeling to be embarrassed about almost throwing up on my plate in the middle of the place. Long story short. It was the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant. Managers are supposed to suppress the situation not make their consumers cry trying to explain their horrible experience. As I'm writing this I also do not feel well at all. Worst worst experience. read more

We just had the BEST lunch here! Drunk clams were delicious. Homemade chips and onion dip a meal all by themselves. The chicken tenders were seriously the best we've had. This was an unplanned stop but we're so glad we did! read more

I live locally and love my island beach state park! Great spot for a cocktail and lunch or snack! Always greeted with a smile and attentive staff. Bartenders are great! read more

The first time I ate here it was good. I had a drink and shrimp cocktail. Although it is over priced. Last night I had a hotdog with house chips.(they make themselves) The chips made me sick as a dog. My daughter had pork roll, which she said was good, but the fries were nasty. I don't think I will eat here again. read more

Worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. I was very excited to try this restaurant as my mom goes often. Sat down music was great I was there with my mother son and bestfriend who is from out of town. Ordered BBQ wings, chicken tenders, crab cakes, fried shrimp. Bbq sauce was amazing! But then I bit into a raw chicken wing but it was a big wing and the others were smaller so other ones were cooked fine. Also we saw the RED FOX which is person dressed up as a fox and my son loved it. He got up and danced with him and he got necklace. That was the best part about the restaurant. Then we got our entrees and everything really went sour. So I got fried shrimp with rice pilaf. The waitress brought out my meal with fried and gave my friend with the crab cake the rice and just said that they didn't have any more so that's what they gave me NEVER asked. My friend took a small bite of the rice pilaf and said that she didn't like it but I could have it so we just left it the way it was. I then proceeded to eat my shrimp which were hard as a rock couldnt barley bite them had a hard time. So I then took a huge bit of rice pilaf in which I proceeded to gag and have to spit it out on a napkin and run to the bathroom to wash my mouth out and threw up in the sink. Had to rush back to the table and try to drink water and had to take my mom's coke to get the taste out of my mouth. The rice tasted like windex or bleach. When I took a bite it started burning but the rice was cold. Then I didnt want anything else I asked for a coke since the taste was still in my mouth. My waitress never was concerned and only asked if I wanted to eat something else. I just wanted to leave. I then the waitress brought over the bill. I asked to speak with the manager. This is what was the worst management experience as well. She came over with a huge attitude. I proceeded to tell her how unhappy I was and what had happened and the fact that she never came over to even ask if I was ok. Also he said that my waitress told her that we were unhappy from the beginning and that was horribly wrong. She said that she couldnt decipher if we were just saying that or we were actually unhappy and had a reason to be. When I began to explain she said she took of my one meal and what else I wanted her to do. I told her that she never came over to make sure I was ok. She said she's busy. Ses a bartender and manager I proceeded to tell her that's unacceptable and I still needed to at least be asked if I was ok or something. No one was concerned at all. She proceeded to take the bill out of my hand and told us that she got the bill and we can go. THAT WASNT THE ISSUE. I tried to explain it to her and she started arguing with us and accusing me of trying to get a free meal. I was trying to get out my frustration and started crying because it was a horrible feeling to be embarrassed about almost throwing up on my plate in the middle of the place. Long story short. It was the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant. Managers are supposed to suppress the situation not make their consumers cry trying to explain their horrible experience. As I'm writing this I also do not feel well at all. Worst worst experience. read more