SAX Restaurant

Name: SAX Restaurant
Address: 9601 Third Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ, United States, 08247
Telephone: (609) 368-0100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

677 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Every day dining with a relaxed, coastal vibe
SAX offers a delectable every day dining experience with eclectic fireside menus for breakfast, dinner and drinks. Designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, SAX menus are perfect for any meal or gathering. This coastal experience paired with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, offers a feeling of home for casual, family-friendly dining throughout of year.

With extensive appetizer selections including buffalo shrimp, bruschetta, fried calamari, steamed clams and truffle mac ‘n’ cheese in addition to homemade flat-breads and SAX’s signature cornbread, a classic comfort food, guests can indulge in a variety of starters or pair them with a favorite entree and dessert.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 368-0100
Website
http://www.reedsatshelterhaven.com/stone-harbor-dining-restaurants/sax-restaurant/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
The Reeds offers a variety of private banquet spaces that can accommodate 10 to 220 guests. Please contact The Reeds Sales Department at 609.368.0100 for more information on private party menus and availability.
Private party facilities
Private Dining is offered at The Reeds for up to 220 guests in one of our luxurious banquet spaces such as The Sweet Grass Ballroom, Roof Garden sun deck, and our three Celebration Suites.
Private party contact
Krista Ostrander: (609) 368-0100

Location
9601 Third Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Neighborhood
Stone Harbor
Cross street
96th Street
Parking details
Seasonal valet parking
Entertainment
State of the art music system - song writers
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Popular dishes

Cornbread
served warm with honey butter
- Pan$10.00
- Wedge$6.00
Crispy Calamari$17.00
beer battered with marinara sauce & lemon aioli
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
cocktail sauce & lemon
- (3)$24.00
- (6)$48.00
Local Oysters on the Half Shell$24.00
cocktail sauce & champagne mignonette
Steamed Maine Mussels$16.00
leeks, fennel, tomatoes, garlic, saffron, white wine, toasted bread
Jersey Beefsteak Tomatoes$15.00
stilton blue cheese dressing, red onion, chives, sea salt
Sax Mac & Cheese$15.00
white truffle, ditalini pasta, gruyere & parmesan reggiano
Cheese & Charcuterie$28.00
cheeses & cured meats, cornichon, grain mustard, baguette & accompaniments
Braised Pork Belly$16.00
asian-spiced with crunchy pickled vegetables & chinese mustard
Mezze Plate$22.00
garlic hummus, feta dip, carrot-mango chutney, cucumbers, olives, peppadews, marinated mushrooms & pita bread
Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts$16.00
toasted pine nuts, parmesan reggiano & balsamic vinaigrette

Soup

New England Clam Chowder$10.00
bacon, leeks & yukon gold potatoes

Salads

+ grilled chicken $5, + shrimp $7, + grilled salmon $0

Shrimp Louie Salad$22.00
iceberg wedge, chilled shrimp, louie sauce, tomatoes, chopped egg & chives
Kale & Quinoa Salad$16.00
chopped kale & romaine, parmesan, golden raisins, toasted almonds & citrus-basil vinaigrette
Caesar$16.00
hearts of romaine, focaccia croutons, aged parmesan & caesar dressing

Flatbreads

Mediterranean$6.00
caramelized onion, wild mushrooms, fresh oregano, panna, fontina & aged balsamic
Hawaiian$17.00
sweet & spicy shrimp, jalapeno, red onion, scallions & mozzarella
Buffalo Chicken$16.00
chicken breast, buffalo sauce, bacon, blue cheese dressing, mozzarella

Mains

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf$29.00
caramelized onions, potato puree & red wine-veal sauce
Grilled Amish Chicken$32.00
herb marinated with caulilini, marcona almonds, farro wheat & lemon-sweet garlic jus
Grilled Filet Mignon
seared onion, crispy stilton potatoes, spinach & shiitake mushroom sauce
- 6oz$48.00
Certified Prime New York Strip$54.00
potato gratin, maître d' butter, broccolini, sweet & sour cipollini onion
White Miso Roasted Salmon$35.00
sticky rice, grilled bok choy, sweet corn & miso-mirin glaze
Classic Fish & Chips$28.00
crispy haddock in beer batter, french fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce & malt vinegar
Halibut Puttanesca$48.00
simmered in tomato with olives, capers, garlic, lemon zest, crispy polenta & confit of onion & fennel
Shrimp & Scallop Angel Hair Pasta$32.00
local scallops, white shrimp, tomatoes, green onions, chives & brandied cream sauce
Kung Pao Spaghetti$28.00
marinated tofu, peppers, onions, peanuts, scallions, spaghetti in a slightly spicy kung pao sauce

Handheld

Sax Burger$19.00
grilled chuck, cooper sharp cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard mayonnaise on a brioche bun
House-Made Veggie Burger$17.00
sweet soy glaze, monterey jack cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato & red onion on a brioche bun

Kids

12 and under $12; beverage & choice of grapes, apples, french fries or whipped potatoes

Chicken Fingers
Grilled Cheese
Mac 'N' Cheese
Pasta
butter or tomato sauce

What 677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore
Good for special occasions
South Jersey Shore
Great for brunch
South Jersey Shore
Romantic
South Jersey Shore
Good for special occasions

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Mary
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was outstanding as well as our waiter Patrick was attentive and informative about the menu items.
ME
MEB1TENNIS
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food- steak and fish. Great attentive service Generous drinks
DK
DeeK
Philadelphia
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
The food and service were very good. The tables are very close together. Just not a lot of privacy. There was also a very strong smell -not a good smell in the restaurant. It smelled like bad seafood :( The food was good - we all had a steak but overall overpriced for dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Just a great date night out
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server was outstanding (I regret not writing down her name.). Hostess gave us a great table by the fireplace. Only disappointment was that my salmon was over cooked. I should have asked for temp at medium but usually that is the way it is served, so I didn’t think to ask. Also, lobby bartender was fantastic and we loved the musician! We’ll be back!
G
Gene
Philadelphia
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent, knowledgeable service from Natasha! Good wine list, and interesting menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was very good. Service was also good.
j
jamiem
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fixed menu. Good choice of food. Food was great!
DS
DonnaS
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
delicious meal and personable server made it a very nice experience
t
texwoodard
Charleston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stayed at the Reeds at Shelter Haven during our Christmas travel so decided to try their restaurant. It was a wonderful dining experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wedding anniversary for the second year in a row! We love it.
TJ
ThomasJ
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Waiter was awesome
D
Donna
Philadelphia
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there on Thanksgiving as we decide not to cook this year. The restaurant was very busy but service was great. We each ordered the thanksgiving dinner special. It included most of everything you would expect for such a dinner and the quantity and quality was impressive. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and happily had leftovers to take home. Thank you for such an enjoyable dinner and we appreciated all the wonderful people that work that night to provide such a feast.
SR
SteveR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful and Natasha our server was very attentive and terrific!
MO
MelissaO
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
The restaurant itself is very nice but so noisy. The wedding in the next room was a distraction with the music. The food was very bland. Our dinner came out before we finished the appetizer. Overpriced for a mediocre meal. Our server was great!
PW
PattiW
Atlantic City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
Sax is a lovely restaurant. Our waiter and service was excellent. However the meal was just ok. The calamari was limp and undercooked , the shrimp and scallops pasta dinner had very little flavor. The bread on the table was delicious and the dessert pumpkin bread pudding and my cappuccino coffee were the highlight. Way too expensive for just a mediocre meal , sorry too say.
SI
SeaIslePete
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Live and piped-in music at the same time was a little distracting. Patrick an excellent server. A little pricey, but quality and preparation were excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super convenient location. Upscale. Enjoyable. So glad there were no noisy children! Great meal after pampering at the Salt Spa across the street.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marvelous experience!
CQ
ChristineQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful elegance with simply fabulous food , best service ! Highly recommend!
PC
PaulCav
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
One of the best restaurants in Stone Harbor. Intimate setting and cozy. The food was proportional with high end presentation served fast and hot. It is attacked to the Waterside Grill with quality food a bit more relaxed with outdoor seating on the bay. I would put both restaurants on you "foodie" list to visit!
L
Lisab
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere. Hostess congratulated us on our anniversary. Lily our server very nice and efficient. Food was good.
MK
MarkK
Philadelphia
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Braised ribs and shrimp and scallops dishes were good to very good but they’re not enough servers so you wait for even simple things. The wait staff is doing their very best but just short handed overall If you go, sit down before 6:15
LH
LindsayH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time visiting sax for our 1 year anniversary. I had put that info in the special occasion section when I made the reservation online and when we checked in the hostess wished us happy anniversary as did our server (Patrick- who was amazing) when we got to the table. He even put a candle in our dessert when bringing it to the table at the end of our meal. Everything was timely, Patrick kept the drinks flowing, and gave us time to enjoy our apps before the entrees came out. Overall great experience and a perfect place for a romantic dinner to celebrate a special occasion :)
N
Nettie
Atlantic City
248 reviews
vip
5.0
248 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food! The bread was great and the shrimp and scallop meal was wonderful. Patrick, our server, was excellent! Thank you!
TD
TonyD
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an excellent time at dinner celebrating our anniversary. The service, food, and atmosphere was amazing. We would recommend to all of our friends. Thanks
AT
AnnetteT
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
1.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Beach town newer restaurant. Have dined here many many times Unfortunately last evening a bust. And to compensate our poor experience ( my meal did not come so I shared my husbands after waiting 20 minutes) SAX offered free dessert. How about free 1 dinner we shared. This is another example of difficulty getting trained staff.
L
Liza
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server was great and we enjoyed our night out celebrating our anniversary.
JU
JoyU
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service was spotty. Needed to remind servers of drink orders, etc. Not what I expected from a high end boutique restaurant. Need to step up. Food was okay. Flavor profile could be improved. The honey ice cream on dessert menu was a stand out.
FD
FoodieandDrinker
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Ambiance is phenomenal. The location and setting are ideal. As far as the food and service, it was a disappointment. I had a salad and requested no dressing and cheese due to food allergies. Sadly, my salad came with cheese so I had to eat around that. We were a group of 4 and we were not blown away by any of our entrees for this price point. Do not order the calamari as the two from our group who had that had severe stomach issues. Although the location and ambiance were lovely, I think there are better options in Stone Harbor.
RM
ReginaM
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Patrick was an excellent server! Food was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service
GR
GinnyR
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The dinner was nice but far too rushed and it was not even crowded. No time between courses and very full feeling, unable to order dessert.
CL
CLRSH
Charleston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Our reservation was a Sat. night at 7. We walked out and never ate there. There was a wedding with 200 people that night. Many of those guests did not stay in the banquet room, but crowded the inside entrance in front of SAX. The lobby and lobby bar were so full we had to push through to get to SAX. It was so loud you had to yell to be heard. I mean LOUD with music and voices. Inside SAX was no better. There was no sound buffer between the noise and restaurant. When we were seated, it was clear we would have had a really bad experience. They had the tables packed so tightly together and it was full to capacity. None of it was safe if you are cautious about COVID. And we couldn't even hear each other speak. We told the hostess we couldn't stay because it was a really poor atmosphere. I was very disappointed because we were ALSO GUESTS at the hotel. I feel they completely disregarded other PAYING guests for the sake of the wedding. I was looking forward to a cocktail in the bar before dinner and a nice dinner after, which was not too much to ask for the amount of money we were paying for the room. The Reeds is quite expensive and it was a special treat for us. Clearly the facility is not spacious enough to handle such large crowds. The lack of care to even attempt to service other paying guests and visitors to SAX left me highly disappointed. I think the impression they gave by disregarding other guests for the sake of the wedding party left me soured. I caution you before you make a reservation. If you are expecting a nice, relaxing, quiet, or COVID friendly experience where you have breathing room, then don't go when there is a wedding reception scheduled. The space inside the restaurant and lobby is just not large enough to accommodate so many people. And on a busy Sat. night, it is hard to find another place to eat in Stone Harbor without a reservation, which put us at a disadvantage.
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Handsome1
Atlantic City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Kim was an excellent server. The steaks were well prepared and juicy.
MG
MaryG
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Ridiculous noise from adjacent wedding venue, drummer literally on other side of door.
M
Mouseker
Philadelphia
62 reviews
vip
3.0
62 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
The food was good but the service was not.
g
glenc
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife and I have been coming for dinner for about 6 or 7 years. Dinner was the best it has been this year. Please keep your current chef. Dinner was great and so was the Waiter (who came from the four seasons). Great experience. Thanks.
J
Jackson
Atlantic City
149 reviews
vip
5.0
149 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the food at Saxs. It was really delicious and they gave you large portions. Can't wait to go back. Excellent!

FAQs

SAX Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

9601 Third Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
96th Street
Neighborhood
Stone Harbor
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Seasonal valet parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
State of the art music system - song writers
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://www.reedsatshelterhaven.com/stone-harbor-dining-restaurants/sax-restaurant/
Phone number
(609) 368-0100
Catering
The Reeds offers a variety of private banquet spaces that can accommodate 10 to 220 guests. Please contact The Reeds Sales Department at 609.368.0100 for more information on private party menus and availability.
Private party facilities
Private Dining is offered at The Reeds for up to 220 guests in one of our luxurious banquet spaces such as The Sweet Grass Ballroom, Roof Garden sun deck, and our three Celebration Suites.
Private party contact
Krista Ostrander: (609) 368-0100

SAX Restaurant

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Shrimp & Scallop Angel Hair Pasta

Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts

Buffalo Chicken

Starters

Cornbread

Crispy Calamari$17.00

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

Local Oysters on the Half Shell$24.00

Steamed Maine Mussels$16.00

Jersey Beefsteak Tomatoes$15.00

Sax Mac & Cheese$15.00

Cheese & Charcuterie$28.00

Braised Pork Belly$16.00

Mezze Plate$22.00

Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Soup

New England Clam Chowder$10.00

Salads

Shrimp Louie Salad$22.00

Kale & Quinoa Salad$16.00

Caesar$16.00

Flatbreads

Mediterranean$6.00

Hawaiian$17.00

Buffalo Chicken$16.00

Mains

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf$29.00

Grilled Amish Chicken$32.00

Grilled Filet Mignon

Certified Prime New York Strip$54.00

White Miso Roasted Salmon$35.00

Classic Fish & Chips$28.00

Halibut Puttanesca$48.00

Shrimp & Scallop Angel Hair Pasta$32.00

Kung Pao Spaghetti$28.00

Handheld

Sax Burger$19.00

House-Made Veggie Burger$17.00

Kids

Chicken Fingers

Grilled Cheese

Mac 'N' Cheese

Pasta

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