Blue Fox Motel

(Restaurant) In about 3 years of visiting this establishment, I can say, with certainty, that I have never had a good experience. I will provide two of the many examples of this. The menu is extremely limited and not only is the food not good, one is not served enough of it. (That is, if it comes at all, more on that below). Even when not busy I have encountered dreadfully slow service. There was a time when my lady and I sat at the bar, ordered drinks and food, and waited for over an hour for our food; only to be told by the *blatantly drunken* bartender that they “forgot” to enter our order and that this could not be rectified as the kitchen was now closed. The drinks were free this time, which was nice of them. Another time as part of a party of three, I received my entree immediately, but not my appetizer. The other two individuals’ food arrived nearly two hours later, despite our numerous (and very kind) pleas. I am baffled by the numerous positive reviews on here. In my view, reviews of good food and good service can only come from those who have experienced neither before. It is a pity, as the establishment itself is a cozy and wonderful delight with such potential. What dining at the Blue Fox lacks, in, well, everything, is at least partially made up for by the ambience, which is wonderful. For dining in the area, I would suggest literally anywhere else.

First and foremost I have never written a review for an establishment in my life. I’m a very easy going person and do not expect much from a restaurant(especially one in upstate ny ). I have eaten here numerous times and typically always have small problems related to service. However given the area and the limited choices in and around narrowsburg, I often let small mistakes and problems go with this establishment. The last time I was there I had ordered the pork belly. When the food finally came 2 hours later, the server brought out a pork chop special. I said nothing and tried to eat it, it was horrible salty and overcooked. When I talked to the server (younger kid with the septum ring ), he immediately apologized and said he had screwed up the order. He then politely asked if he could make me a new entree I agreed and I thought everything was resolved. I have never sent food back in my life, however being that it wasn’t what I ordered I went for it. All was good till the server came back 30 minutes later saying he couldn’t make me a new entree but would happily give me a free desert. For a split second I thought he was joking, mind you I haven’t even touched my disgusting pork chop entree that I didn’t order in the first place. This place is very hit or miss but really the only “fancy” game in town that’s reasonably priced. If you go please set aside a minimum of 3 hours and prepare to have some sort of service problem. The owner George will probably be sitting at the bar wasted chatting it up, good luck talking to him unless to try and clear things up unless your and attractive young lady willing to go back to his “comped” motel room. I do not suggest bringing your family to this establishment.

The pool house was great for two thirds of our stay last weekend and the employees were great throughout our stay. But after we woke up in the morning with no running water life got brown. Like toilets not functioning and showers not working brown and dirty. It wouldn't have been so bad if we could have contacted someone in our hour of need or if the owners would have communicated with us. But they did not and isolated themselves with their employees. We're very disappointed in the lack of response and compensation from the owners.

What a gem in the Sullivan County Tusten township area! The completely renovated Blue Fox bar has a wonderful atmosphere. Great food! Excellent service. Very friendly crowd. If the motel renovations are as good as the bar I am positive that a stay would be fantastic. Bruno will come out to greet you and make sure everything is good. So glad my sister lives so close so we can return again and again.

As a motorcyclist, I loved staying at this place prior to starting the Cross PA Adventure Trail the next day. The room was clean and comfortable and set back from the main road enough that it was quiet at night. Especially handy was the Blue Fox restaurant, which was quite good! It's always nice to park the bike for the night and eat at the same location. Thumbs up!

Had an excellent experience this past September when Blue Fox Motel hosted our wedding festivities! My husband and I were looking for a place that would host a gay wedding that both of our families and friends would feel comfortable. Meg and Jorge and Chef Bruno and the rest of the staff helped facilitate a wonderful weekend experience of memories to last a lifetime. Comfy lodging, outdoor space for a lovely ceremony, poolside cocktails and a perfect long table with delectable food, and an excellent DJ and makeshift dance floor to round out the fun. Highly recommended.

Eleven (11) of us from a Long Island trike (3-wheel motorcycle) riding group selected the Blue Fox Motel for our Columbus Day Weekend adventure. Jorge, Meg and Jane could not have made our stay any better. We were treated like special guests and made to feel like family. They continuously made sure we were comfortable and happy. We used the Blue Fox as our base of operations as we rode the "twisties" at Hawks Nest, visited the High Point Monument, the Tri-State Marker and the Bethel Woods Art Center. Although we had a day of rain we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Blue Fox. We had our final dinner at the Motel and we give it rave reviews. The appetizers (especially the shrimp ceviche) whetted our appetites for the main courses to follow. Served family style our meal was delicious, well plated and more than enough to satisfy our taste buds as well as our hunger from a day of riding. As a group we highly recommend the Blue Fox Motel and will return.

Our favorite dinner spot! The food is always cooked to perfection, no matter what we order, and the service is top-notch—fast, friendly, and welcoming every time. The atmosphere is the perfect blend of cozy and vibrant, making it our go-to for a night out. Whether it’s a casual dinner or something special, this place never misses!!!

Always a good meal. I remember the location as a Landers Canoe watering hole from over 50 years ago. How things have changed....

First and foremost I have never written a review for an establishment in my life. I'm a very easy going person and do not expect much from a restaurant(especially one in upstate ny ). I have eaten here numerous times and typically always have small problems related to service. However given the area and the limited choices in and around narrowsburg, I often let small mistakes and problems go with this establishment. The last time I was there I had ordered the pork belly. When the food finally came 2 hours later, the server brought out a pork chop special. I said nothing and tried to eat it, it was horrible salty and overcooked. When I talked to the server (younger kid with the septum ring ), he immediately apologized and said he had screwed up the order. He then politely asked if he could make me a new entree I agreed and I thought everything was resolved. I have never sent food back in my life, however being that it wasn't what I ordered I went for it. All was good till the server came back 30 minutes later saying he couldn't make me a new entree but would happily give me a free desert. For a split second I thought he was joking, mind you I haven't even touched my disgusting pork chop entree that I didn't order in the first place. This place is very hit or miss but really the only "fancy" game in town that's reasonably priced. If you go please set aside a minimum of 3 hours and prepare to have some sort of service problem. The owner George will probably be sitting at the bar wasted chatting it up, good luck talking to him to try and clear things up unless your an attractive young lady willing to go back to his "comped" motel room. I do not suggest bringing your family to this establishment.

This place was absolutely amazing. The ambiance is beautiful & dimly lit to create the coziest vibe. The wine was excellent and paired well with the fish special red snapper. I have never had such a delightful and flavorful dish. My boyfriend and I cannot give this place any higher praise. He did order the salmon but I think there was a mix up but he got the snapper as well but he was not disappointed!! The service was great as well as they all work together servicing the tables! If you're in the neighborhood make sure this is on your list of places to go to!

Authentic, rustic road side inn. Great food, charm, and amazing bar. The atmosphere is like a rustic version of white lotus. Pull up a chair and stay a while

Excellent on all the things. Service, ambiance, food. We had local charcuterie board w/ salad to start... Roasted chicken w/ sous served w/ steamed spinach and mash... also sea bass special w/ saffron potatoes & green beans. We finished everything/ seasoned perfectly.

I have eaten there a number of times and the food has always been very tasty and prepared perfectly. The atmosphere is rustic and charming, if you're in the area you should try it.

Everything about the Blue Fox Motel should welcome you. A charming country Inn and restaurant in the middle of nowhere, original warm wood and a full bar, a piano and stone fireplace. The menu while not super exciting is what could be described as comfort food. Comfort done well does the job, but this was not that. A cod cakes starter (delivered almost 1 hour in) was served on an oversized plate with a sprinkle of tasteless parsley and little visual interest or condiment of any kind. A single glass of red wine (a sparse choice of 2 listed) was served 30 minutes post order. By contrast, the shell steak arrived in a puddle of what I think was a mushroomy béchamel. A simple turkey burger was the biggest disappointment. Delivered on an Un-toasted English muffin (huh?) with a limp leaf of iceberg, and a sliver of red onion, a side of fries and the meat which were both undercooked. How do you screw that up? Sent it back for a second try. I have to give this diamond in the rough a '2''. It's all in the details so pay attention. While they did comp the burger (thank you), the experience made the 30 mile drive an unfortunate waste of time. We hope they do better.

We booked at Blue Fox pretty last minute while we were house hunting in the area. We were so pleased with the motel, the food, and the service, that we plan on making it a regular stop when we buy. The restaurant had terrific food (try the chocolate salami!) and a roaring fireplace for ambiance. Was definitely one of the best decisions we've made.

This review is solely for the restaurant. Wanted to love this place but ultimately it was a letdown. The burger was awesome, but unfortunately that was the only highlight. First, they sat us at the table directly in front of the door, and it was freezing out. Anytime someone came through the door, we were blasted by air. We all wore our parkas throughout the meal... would have preferred to just wait to be seated at an inner table. Service was generally slow and certain items (like cocktails) took forever. I know everyone's short-staffed at the moment, so that's not a huge deal as long as the food is great. Other than the burger, I tried the cod cakes, octopus, charcuterie, honey citrus salmon and catch of the day (snapper), which was so dry and inedible that we sent it back. Finally, the apple pie was way too cinnamony. All in all, felt like the staff didn't really have it together the night we visited. The manager George made it right at the end, but I don't know if I'd return now that there's so much competition in the county.

We just got back from a wonderful stay at the Blue Fox Motel! We live a little under two and a half hours away in Connecticut, so coming up to the Catskills was a perfect overnight getaway for us. We stayed in one of the three cabins on the property here, and despite the weather being rainy the whole time, we were so cozy and made the best out of our trip. The cabin felt rustic and original from when it was built in the 50s, but also had the modern comforts that we're used to, so we felt right at home. We met Meg, the owner, who made us feel so welcome. Dinner was fantastic at the restaurant, and with my fiancé being Portuguese, we really liked the Portuguese flair on the menu! The flaming chorizo was so fun, and we absolutely loved the cheese from Calkins Creamery on our charcuterie board. The lamb was so tender and fell right off the bone! We had never heard of chocolate salami until last night, but it's quickly become a new favorite dessert of ours! This was truly a memorable little vacation for my fiancé and I, and we'll be highly recommending the Blue Fox Motel to all of our friends and family!

The Cuban sandwich was so delicious, and Peter the bartender was very friendly. Will definitely visit Blue Fox again.

We stayed 2 nights. We wish it was 3. Maybe more. Our 20th wedding anniversary along with visiting the Woodstock site. My wife's parents joined us. We felt so at home. The pool is great. The restaurant/bar incredible vibe and the best food and drink. John served us both nights and Bruno was a great help. Really fun place. Owners totally into it. My favorite was the pay phone next to our room that didn't work. Sue's mom filmed me calling home and explaining to my parents I was at Woodstock! It was awesome! Lot's of stars on clear nights. We will never forget our stay here.

Step back in time in this roadside motel. Clean and updated rooms with comfortable bed. The throwback pink bathroom is bound to be nostalgic for those who remember their grandparents' home of yesteryear. The bar is lovely place to rest after local day hikes in area. And the food will provided the perfect substance while sitting by the crackling fire.

Such a funky gem in the middle of nowhere right off the Delaware River corridor. Food was outstanding (roasted chicken, pork belly entrees). Started with the charcuterie board. Very young and new server John was so polite and attentive as he was learning the ropes. Cocktails wonderful with a nice list of specials. The beauty of the place are the ecclectic people who come and go. Some were regulars who recieved warm hugs from the owners.

Very cool place! Came for a 30th birthday celebration which started with a Murder Mystery Dinner. So much fun and the food was excellent. Our suite was spacious, very clean and had charming vintage touches but did include all the modern amenities free Wi-Fi, safe, fridge, coffee maker, flat screen TV, etc. Can't wait to return and experience the summer at the Blue Fox!

Great food, great service and that I have a big meal.love the people that work there and the owner is absolutely fantastic man very polite. The staff is very polite and very happy all the time and I just love the place.

We came here often, and the food was consistent and tasty. The drinks were uneven depending on the bartender ( one served me a cosmo with ice/enough said). We stopped going to Blue Fox because the food/service and management needed to be more balanced. We did not bother to complain. As the other reviewers mentioned, there are many other places to explore. As regular customers at the establishment, we felt we were not treated with care and concern and that the food quality had become "meh." We decided to move on. We passed by once and were told we would need reservations to be seated. I walked away from the restaurant, annoyed that they did not attempt to accommodate steady customers, and YELPed and found "Back to Backers." The food /staff and service have been more consistent over the last year we have been going there.

What a great find. Warm and cozy cabin dining. We enjoyed a dinner of small plates. Our server, Luke guided us through the menu and help us put together a dinner of several small plates. Octopus, broccoli salad, cod cakes, and soup. Perfect combination!

Such a lovely spot. Everything was very good. Luke is an awesome bartender and helped us pick some great options.

Big blazing fire with cute chairs and tables in front waiting for you to sit and have a cocktail! Charcuterie and flaming sausage fun to eat while waiting for dinner! I like the appetizers! Fun to share! Red snapper overcooked and rubbery but flavors good! Shrimp empanadas good! Soup yummy! Enjoy the atmosphere!

Common !!!!!! What's not to love !?!?!? The food is amazing and the cottages are cozy!!! Quick drive from the city and close to Delaware river to get some kayaking and tubing . . I plan on making the Blue fox my go to city get away ! Looking forward to visiting SOON !!

Nice, clean & cozy motel with a friendly, accommodating staff and a great restaurant on site. Pool looks nice, tho we visited in October so didn't get to swim. Suites have nice sized bed and pull out couch, beds a little on the firm side but still comfortable. A lot of nice little shops and eateries in nearby towns Newport & Milford.

Great spot to relax and get away in the Catskills. The rooms are cozy cabins with fun retro artwork, there is a nice swimming pool and a restaurant on-site. The staff is lovely and made our visit really special. The food at the restaurant is excellent - we loved everything we ordered - my favorites were the burger and the radicchio salad. They also have a full bar with a fun vibe. We are definitely looking forward to visiting again this fall.

If you come in the summer or anytime when the pool is open, make sure you ask if the owners are hosting any kind of pool party FIRST. If they are, don't book unless you are really into whatever the theme of the party they are hosting is going to be - it may be louche, loud and very drunk. These parties are for VERY VERY specific groups of people and you may not be into having disco and house music blasting into your room from 8AM-6PM on a Sunday to the tune of $300. Otherwise it's great - service is very good and food is also good. Rooms are clean and beds are comfy. Location is great.

Cozy and relaxing environment to enjoy an evening catching up with friends post-COVID. Fireplace with surrounding sofas to sit and chat. Full bar. Owner made a stop at our table to ensure we were happy. Tuna a smidge overdone but enjoyable. In an area where restaurants are far and few between, this place was rocking and service was exceptional!

Just stick to basics when ordering. Nothing fancy. Burgers, paninis etc. it was super warm. They turned on the air which the unit was directly above us and cold air blew on us the rest of our dinner. Lighting in restaurant was poor.

Had an amazing experience with our server Sylvester who steered us to an amazing wine and incredible Cod dish that all 4 of us enjoyed. Really well prepared meal and incredible service thanks to Sylvester.

Blue Fox Motel made it hard to cancel my reservation by failing to respond to my phone calls and finally told me after trying to reach them for weeks, sorry no refund, it's too late now. I sunk $800 on a weekend wedding reservation made 5 weeks in advance. Had to cancel shortly after for an unfolding family member medical situation. I called the hotel 3 times and each time was told that it was not a good time with a different excuse -- the restauraunt was busy, the girl who handles that stuff is not there right now can they call me back tomorrow, etc. No one ever called back. When I told the groom my regrets I wouldn't make it, he said he would take care of cancelling my reservation and get me a refund because he has a relationship with the hotel. It slips my radar as life gets busy (remember the difficult family medical situation?) until my phone tells me it's the wedding weekend. I check -- no refund, no emails, no phone calls from Blue Fox. I'm not going to bother the groom on his wedding weekend. I call again a little testy this time and the guy says sorry, no refunds within 3 months for a wedding block. I was hoping for a full refund or partial refund based on the policy stated on my reservation confirmation pasted here: Cancellation & guarantee policies A full refund is available if the reservation is cancelled a month prior to arrival. 50% refund is available if cancellation is received two weeks prior to arrival. No refund is available thereafter. Polices can vary for specials, packages and group reservations. I guess I didn't realize my rez was part of the "policies can vary" category. Shame on me for not expecting the worst of a business and not clarifying an ambiguous policy beforehand, but they showed no compassion for a difficult family medical situation and wouldn't even discuss my reservation with me untill I started to get angry on my fourth phone call. Poor customer communication. Poor service. A cynical business. They couldn't be bothered to appropriately recieve or return my phone calls. Politeness got me nowhere. They needed to be harrassed into communication by me the guy with a family crisis or the groom of the wedding to have a conversation with me about my concern.

Such a wonderful gem in the middle of nowhere! Food was amazing and service was top notch! So happy I tried this place, will definitely be returning

This place is awesome! Rooms are renovated and beds are so comfortable. The restaurant is really nice and the food and cocktails are good. Staff is great.

Before booking our stay, we did a little research. We wanted to stay somewhere quiet and peaceful. When we called and emailed Blue Fox, we were told the cabins were cozy and quiet. They cost much more than the rooms, but we thought it would be worth the extra expense for a quiet vibe. Our stay was completely ruined when the hotel set up speakers for a party right near our cabin -- literally 20 or 30 feet away in the pool area. The owner of the hotel threw a pool party. The noise was deafening. The walls of our cabin were vibrating from the noise. I called the front desk and was told nothing could be done about the noise because the owner was throwing a party. My husband then went to the front desk to complain, and it turned into an argument which ended up with the music being played louder later in the evening. We saved our money to take this long relaxing weekend. We were so disappointed that we wasted our money here. I would avoid booking a stay here. We called and emailed ahead of time, saying somewhere quiet was our goal. We feel ripped off. At least they could have moved us to a quieter spot away from the speakers. And turning up the music is just fucked up. Check out the picture with the sign that says no music or glass in the pool area -- apparently, only guests are not allowed to play music and bring in glass bottles. But the owner can. Additionally, we wished the hotel was more transparent with its business practices. First, we were the only guests in the motel that night, and the next day, the motel was closed. We were literally left alone on the property along with the huge mess in the pool area, which made using the pool comfortably impossible. Check out the photos. Also, they don't post information about refunds on their site; they do not offer housekeeping services (and there is nothing posted in the rooms about it), beverages like drinkable water are not available for purchase during the day, only when the restaurant is opened on weekends in the evening. Lastly, if the motel just told us before our stay or at least the day of the party that there would be an event in the evening -- and asked about our comfort level, that would have been nice. We could have been moved to the guest house for a night away from the noise. But nope. To add insult to injury, after 9 pm, the motel stopped picking up our calls to the front desk. What happened to the idea of hospitality???? They are in the hospitality business! How can you treat paying guests so terribly? Be honest with people in the future! One last bit worth mentioning, even if we were down with the music, which we weren't we couldn't enjoy it from the cabin's porch. One of the guests at the party parked a huge white SUV in front of the cabin on the grass spoiling our view. Again, totally fucked up.

The food was great, the bed was comfy and the bathroom was spot on clean! Really charming and a great place to relax. The food is superb too!

This place is not your average motel. We decided to stay last minute. The owner, Jorge, was amazing and able to accommodate us. Our suite was great. It was super spacious. The decor was antiques and original art work. The suite came with a mini kitchenette and necessary equipment. The property includes a pool with tons of seating. The restaurant was great. I had cod cakes and they were delicious. My husband had lollipop chicken and loved it. It was a simple menu with fresh foods. The property is located so close to Ten Mile River, which is gorgeous. The staff was so kind, definitely not your typical motel atmosphere. We will definitely be back. If you're in the Upper Delaware area this is a must.

This place is amazing. Jorge the owner and his staff are really fun and accommodating. They made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. I loved playing with the goats and lounging in the hammock by the pool. Very peaceful and relaxing. The rooms are large and the bed is so comfortable. There is a refrigerator and coffee machine and the meals served on the premises were delicious. I will def come back. Great for groups of people wanting to stay at the at the same location. Tons of activities nearby as well.

We had a fabulous time staying at the Blue Fox. It's in a gorgeous setting and has been restored and updated in many amazing ways. It's unique and boutique but unfussy.There is so much attention to detail with simple but valued luxuries, great amenities, and a very friendly and relaxed vibe. We will be returning again for sure and only regretted we didn't have enough time to hang out with the goats, swim in the pool, and eat at the restaurant. I loved the room decor, the sumptuous linens, the fresh ground coffee, the Beekman's toiletries, the books in the room, the posters, the porch benches, the poolside loungers and more.

What a gem! Great food, good prices, diverse menu, nice cocktail suggestions we all loved this place!

I truly enjoyed my stay at the Blue Fox. Very picturesque property and the accommodations are very quaint & cozy. Perfect for a quick getaway to enjoy nature and the surrounding area. The restaurant is amazing as well, with many different options for food and drinks. My favorites were the cod cakes and the honey citrus salmon. The ambiance is great... fireplace is a nice touch that makes it feel like home. Hope to come back in the summertime to enjoy the pool!

I really wanted to love this place. We got there a little early and our room was ready so we were able to go right in. Amazing! The decor is great, and loved the pool. We had a nice relaxing afternoon. The bar had a smaller menu because of COVID but we were all happy with dinner. Not the best, but certainly delicious and the service was attentive and very friendly. We got a suite for 3 people. 2 in the bedroom and 1 in the living room pullout. After dinner, we called down to the office for bedding to make out the pullout. Mind you, we paid extra for a 3rd guest so they were expecting this. We checked in early, so we initially gave the benefit of the doubt, but typically if a hotel is expecting an extra guest, they will prepare the pullout or cot for you. Long story short- it took almost 2 hours and 4 phone calls to the office before any bedding was brought in for us to make the bed. The person who brought it by was very very clearly intoxicated and going on and on about how the bedding is fresh and clean, they just had to get it from another room. Very uncomfortable. As an apology, we were offered to "come have some food and drink on me in the morning." We were leaving early, and our group was sober, so we never tried to take them up on it. We couldn't even find someone to turn the room keys in to in the morning, so even if we tried, we wouldn't have received this "apology". This may be a one-off situation, but it was enough to turn me off to the place. Fine for one stay, but I wouldn't return again.

Gross amenities! Avoid at all cost. I will sleep in my car next time and be much more comfortable. I saw mice droppings and dead bugs in the room. Wondering when was the last time it was vacuumed?! The pool is unappealing even in 80 degree temps. Make sure you are up to date on all of your vaccines if you dare enter the water.

I must admit, I haven't stayed overnight here in one of their super cute rooms or cottages, but I have stopped in a couple of times for a drink and a light meal. This is a little gem of a place and it was a welcome addition to our list of nice establishments to come to especially during the pandemic as we were looking for outdoor venues to visit. They make great cocktails and have a limited menu of food items which are all really good. I tried my husbands Cubano sandwich which was outstanding. I really feel they need to find a way to expand their menu as I would come here far more often if there were more food choices. Service is friendly and attentive and the outdoor seating is very pleasant. I will be returning

This place is awesome! Old converted summer camp on a pretty hillside with a pool and a couple of friendly goats. The rooms are very comfy and have been updated with new furniture and AC by the current owners, who are extremely nice. The staff are excellent and extremely accommodating, the restaurant has great food with some veggie options, and the area is as quiet and peaceful as you could ask for. Located very close to a bunch of cool little towns and the Delaware River. Will absolutely stay here again. Thanks so much Blue Fox!

We recently dined at the Blue Fox for a large family gathering. We were all pleased with the attentive service. Also, the food was not only plentiful and varied for such a large group, but it was excellent. We all agreed that we would definitely return the next time we were in the area.

Don't waste your money or time. Food is horrible, service is worse. Ordered steak rare, it was well done. Forgot our drinks and apps, after 15 minutes waiting before the server brought a menu. Really wanted to love it, as there aren't many places in the area. But yuck. It's like the people running it have never even eaten at a restaurant, much less owned one.

Welcome to ALL!!! I cannot believe it's my first time here. The ambiance, elegance, fire pits... you had me at HELLO! The owners, staff and guests are all warm and most welcoming. It's the MUCH more boujee version of #Schittscreek. The FOOD Do not walk, RUN here. Especially if you need a place to get away during covid. 2 hours out of NYC. They follow the Social distancing guidelines to a T. Everyone wears masks and they are never over 25% capacitated. I found another new home. Thank you

We planned on staying for a night - stayed for three. We were enchanted. Cozy, comfortable and well renovated rooms that have a timeless "woodsy" appeal. Restaurant was a genuine surprise. Great food for reasonable price. Menu is brief but each and every item we sampled hit the mark...three nights in a row. Staff and owner Jeorge: awesome. We will return - spring and fall, to and fro FL.