SAX Seafood and Steaks

Food and service were excellent. We got the strip steaks which I’d highly recommend. Also nice that it comes with two sides. Good bourbon selection as well.

Saturday evening dinner. The food was very good as was the service. The environment was the worst experience I have ever had. There was a wedding reception in progress when we arrived. The DJ was located on the wall by thei restaurant. When the music started part way through our meal, it was so loud you could only lip read what others at our table were saying!! The bass was so loud that you could feel the vibrations in the chairs and the table. I did speak to a manager following dinner. She was polite and apologized but said there was nothing she could do. I appreciate that the Reeds is designed for various simultaneous functions but we all pay to go there and it was outrageous! It was an auditory assault and we will not be back any time soon and will remember to ask if there is a wedding planned for the night we would like to dine.

Came here for dinner with my fiancé. Wasn’t informed dinner was a prefixed menu or we would’ve ordered more for the insane price we paid. The service was not great and we were very disappointed.

Great cocktails, outstanding music [with football in the background] and friendly service; the Sax was memorable, and on a Sunday evening in November!

Scared to go back management didn’t help ! Five star atmosphere, five star food, Zero (0) star service. I have been there quite a few times the food and the atmosphere is absolutely positively wonderful. I am assuming I caught one of those BAD ! male waiters. On a bad day… I totally understand. I get it sometimes people have a bad day. And they don’t feel like going to work, but they need to. I was there with a group of friends and my Pastor , and my attorney. We had a terrible expensive. ! Experience because of one rude male, waiter, who witty and rude underlining remarks every time he came back it was a total nightmare the food was great. The atmosphere was even better so I told the attorney and the Pastor I would like to take you guys back again I’m going to call management and simply ask for a female waitress because I don’t want to get anyone fired and have anyone lose their job that being said, I spoke to a lady and I said “I’m very embarrassed. Would you please let me speak to the manager of the restaurant “ she replied no you cannot speak to the manager of the Restaurant. He’s a little busy I said OK when can I call back? I need to speak to the manager she said well he doesn’t take any calls. Maybe I could help you I insisted on not telling her she was persuasive, and I said “ OK I had a very embarrassing situation. I would like to come in the restaurant I don’t wanna give anyone’s names, but would you please be so kind? I just want to have a female waitress. She said well shame on the situation. I’ll be glad to help let you speak to the manager. After one minute on the phone she picked up the phone and said hello and I said I’m waiting for the manager. She said well the manager said I should handle the phone call. I said OK what is your name? She said my name is Italia “I said beautiful name“ Miss Italian would you please be so kind I would love to come in tonight sit at the deck but I just want a female waitress we’re going to have a large party She said well no problem, but could you please tell me the name of the person that was the waiter. I told her Miss Italia I already told you I don’t wanna get anybody fired. I’m not giving you the name of the waiter. I just want to come in and I just need a female waitress , she insisted so much and embarrassed me so much that I hung up the phone because again I don’t want to get anyone fired or for them to lose their job. I understand it was a bad waiter on a bad day I’m sure he’s a very nice person, but I could not take the chance and spend $500 to take my Attorney and my Pasture, out for brunch/lunch and catch the exact same waiter . Anyway, I hope someone at the management reads this. I would love to come back, but I am simply scared of catching the crazy waiter. So my suggestion to you is definitely Go! but stay away from any male waiter.

I was a little hesitant to come here based on some of the Google reviews, but I was not disappointed one bit. The service, the drinks, and the food were top notch. Every part of our meal from start to finish was delicious, and worth the price we paid. The only downfall is that there was a wedding in the room next door and a lot of the noise trickled into the restaurant; but that definitely wouldn't stop me from coming back again!

We’re staying at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor this Thanksgiving week and after checking in we decided to have a late lunch at SAX, the hotel’s restaurant. Boy was that the BEST choice we could have made. We were greeted by server extraordinaire, Patrick, who went above and beyond to make our dining experience SO relaxing and enjoyable! He was genuine and personable and his service throughout our meal was exceptional! We will be back specifically because of Patrick. As for the food well that was exceptional as well. Our garden salad topped with a perfectly cooked center cut salmon filet was out of this world fresh and delicious. Our SAX burger was scrumptious and extra crispy fries (as requested) were prepared to perfection…burger rare and fries were hot and crunchy! Most restaurants over cook the burger and serve limp cold fries…not SAX. Our compliments again to the chef, another reason we will be returning often this week to SAX. Last but not least was manager, Mike, who came around, as most managers do, to check on our experience, but you could honestly tell he genuinely cared, so we gladly expressed to him everything we’ve stated above. Kudos to SAX and THANK YOU VERY MUCH for starting our week’s stay off on the right foot!

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!

We stopped in a drink but also ended up staying for a mid afternoon lunch/dinner. Bartender was very pleasant and she was very helpful. Met some others visiting and some returning. I'd say if there try the Gail drink. Pleasantly decorated and a quick stop for good conversation

We went to the Reeds for the Mother's Day Brunch last Sunday. This was the 3rd year we have gone there. We will not be going again. On the brunch menu, they list a carving station with roast beef, ham, pork and turkey. There was no roast beef. I guess they are saving money. The pork and turkey were dry and overcooked. No more chocolate mousse. No complimentary mimosa or anything else for mothers. The food was mediocre at best. However, the price per person is almost $70 for anyone over 12.

We had a great dinner at SAX! First of all, Patrick was an amazing waiter. We started with delicious, roasted brussels sprouts and fresh bread. Then we had salmon, halibut, and chicken-all were delicious. The side order of cornbread prepared with cream corn was amazing. we shared a delicious Mexican brownie with caramel ice cream and caramel sauce. The setting was nice (except for loud wedding music next-door). All in all, a great evening. Thank you!

Amazing food and service...you have to ask for Patrick our server.... He will educate on anything from wines to desserts... well worth it !! We will be back sooooo amazing

I went here for a Mother's Day brunch ($48) they were having. This was part of a resort building that was right on the water. It was a buffet style brunch with lots of different items to choose from. The whole presentation of everything was nicely done. Besides the traditional chafing dishes with food, they had an omelet and pancake station as well as a carving station with prime rib and a glazed ham. There was also a whole table of pastries, muffins, cakes, cookies, etc. I did not try any of those unfortunately. Regarding the breakfast, I had an omelet that consisted of bacon, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. It was made quickly while the chef was friendly and sociable. The omelet was on the smaller side but was tasty. I also had some fresh fruit and bacon from the breakfast side of the buffet, no complaints. I also had the shrimp cocktail bar as well as some lox, which were fresh and tasty. The shrimp seemed to be seasoned with some Old Bay. My favorite item of the day was probably the glazed ham. The mustard and apricot sauce really complimented the pieces of ham. My piece of prime rib was a little tough unfortunately, but it did have lots of flavor. Overall, it was a well-presented buffet with lots of intriguing options and I enjoyed mostly everything I had. Will I go back? Yes.

We stayed at The Reeds, the hotel The Sax restaurant is located. They offered an upgraded room and breakfast package, and since in was January (2021) not much if open. The breakfast was delicious, we ate here both mornings of our stay, the service was fast and friendly as well. Due to Covid The Sax had tables spread apart, and a QR scan for the menu. I would suggest if you are in the area to give them a try, I will be back to try dinner!

Ambiance and location are the best thing this restaurant has to offer. Food and service were a disappointment. I ordered a salad with no dressing and cheese. Sadly, my salad came with cheese which I tried to eat around. We were a group of 4 and none of the entrees we ordered were outstanding, especially at this price point. We may be in the minority, but I am sending this precaution. Do not order the calamari. The two from our group who ate it had severe stomach issues afterwards. Stone Harbor has so many restaurant options so I would try another restaurant.

Over priced mediocre food. I was completely disappointed in the food we received for the price. I've eaten at much better places with comparable pricing all over the shore points. Our waitress was pleasant as was the hostess and that's the only positive. I got the Amish chicken with the overcooked pirogies and my husband got the dried out halibut. He did say the shrimp was good but they aren't cooking that. This was a one and done unfortunately.

Nice servers - front of the house was nice - Drink's delicious! Food was sub par and took forever . We had a large group and our food took hours and came out so staggered that people finished before others didn't get their salads . Wedge salad ( which has literally 3 ingredients) was missing blue cheese and came out after 2.5 hours of sitting . Got most of the food Togo because it took so long . Wouldn't go back

Hidden gem in a hotel.....classy ambiance outstanding servers, first class bartenders and wine list plus top notch menu with new versions of traditional favorite dishes. Unlike most shore restaurants tables are far enough apart that you can actually carry on a conversation.

We had the best time tonighy at the reeds ! Our bartender Tommy was so kind and amazing at making our drinks we had espresso martinis and they were delightful!!! He was so friendly and funny I would recommend this place to anyone ! Especially when Tommy is working!

This restaurant is outrageously expensive. I'm sure some people are willing to pay the prices, but objectively the prices are way out of line. $79 for a NY strip steak, $149 for a lobster. Unless they are proving exceptional service - it was good, don't get me wrong - but they would have to be kissing your toes and giving back massages and more for these prices. Someone is willing to pay these prices but I'm not. I've eaten at many,many restaurants and I can afford a very good meal, but the value here is just incredibly out of line.

Worst service ever. The entire hotel, especially the restaurants... I've had too many bad experiences, including biting into GLASS IN MY RISOTTO (!!! -- they didn't even remove that order from my bill), to keep count. I have heard the same from friends. For the prices that they demand, they really need to increase their standards. They are rude on the phone, their phone operating system sucks, if you ask for help they hang up on you, etc etc etc. I do not recommend. Send your staff to quality control camp!!

Food was decent, views lovely. Service was terrible. Took 25 minutes to be greeted at our table, appetizers hit before our drinks and 3 of the 5 entrees came 15 min before the other 2. Overall, not a great night.

Great seafood pasta and filet. The ambience and service was a great touch to the experience

Visited on our last night in Stone Harbor for dinner. We had a reservation for 6:30 and we promptly seated in the small dining room. Service overall was quick, efficient, and generally pleasant. As one of the only restaurants in the area with a full bar, we appreciated starting with a cocktail and wine, SAX has a great wine list! The food was outstanding, huge portions. We started with salads, the iceberg and also the beet salad, but the difference in size was comical. There were about four beets on my plate, and the iceberg was literally a full head of lettuce. The server offered fresh rolls which were warm and well seasoned with an herbaceous seasoning. Our mains were also fantastic, plated beautifully and full of unique flavors. I enjoyed the branzino stuffed with crab and over a succotash. The fish itself was perfectly cooked with a crispy skin, paired with a tomato sauce that I would have licked off the plate of there were more! My party enjoyed the chicken, a surprising underdog that was likewise tender and perfectly cooked. We left with plenty to enjoy after a quick trip to Springers, including nearly half a head of lettuce

My husband and I spent our anniversary weekend at the shore, and celebrated at Sax on Friday night. We've both only ever been to the Reeds during the summer, so we were excited to experience the venue in the "off season." When we arrived for our 6:30 reservation, there was a wedding party getting ready for their entrances, so we scooted past them to get to Sax. We were the second couple to be seated around that time, but it filled up shortly after. Our (fabulous) server asked us if we were celebrating anything and we mentioned it was our anniversary. Shortly after, she came out with two glasses of Prosecco to kick off a fantastic celebratory dinner - a gesture that really warmed our hearts. Later we both ordered another drink - my husband a scotch, and the Lavender Blueberry Collins off of the cocktail menu for me. As a starter, we had Narragansette Bay Mussels, which we were surprised (in a good way) to see that they were served out of the shell in a flavorful broth. I definitely recommend asking for/keeping the focaccia bread served at your table if you order the mussels - it was great to dip into the broth. For our mains, my husband ordered the grilled salmon and for myself, the Sax Cioppino. I'm so happy I asked for our servers recommendation when I was between the cioppino and the tuna. The cioppino was phenomenal, with poached monkfish, scallops, jumbo shrimp and large mussels in a tomato confit and saffron crema. I'd never had a cioppino as I'm often not a fan of combining seafoods in one meal, but decided to try something new and this one the perfect introduction. All of the seafood was cooked perfectly and the crema was incredible. My husband also enjoyed his salmon, but was jealous of my dish. To cap off our evening, we ordered coffee and shared a warm bread pudding, which our server brought out with a candle on top - so sweet! The bread pudding was so perfect for the crisp fall evening, but would've been even better if it had been like 5-10 degrees warmer. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we felt very much taken care of here, making our special evening all the more special. Thank you Sax!

This review is solely based on room service. My boyfriend and I stayed at The Reeds and decided to order breakfast from SAX to eat in our room. We called in the order and our food arrived about 45 minutes later. It was delivered on a large tray, which was perfect since we were able to eat it in bed. It was covered in plastic wrap which kept the food warm as well. I was so glad that they didn't deliver the food on a rolling cart. Those take up way too much space. My boyfriend ordered the Huevos Rancheros. It looked better than expected. The base of the dish was black beans with chorizo mixed in, then topped with two sunny side up eggs, avocado slices, tomatoes, red onions and came with a few corn tortillas. The only complaint my boyfriend had was that there were way too many beans and wish there was more chorizo. He estimated that it was close to two cans of beans. I ordered the Three Egg Omelette. I was able to pick three fillings so I selected mushrooms, spinach and cheddar cheese. The omelette was huge, perfectly salted and THANKFULLY wasn't a watery texture. Toast and home fries come with it, but I decided to substitute the home fries with fruit instead. Other than there being too much beans in my boyfriend's dish, the breakfast was fantastic. It came in a timely manner and was fresh.

My NY strip was so damn good! Cooked perfectly!! Natasha was our server and she was spectacular!!! Fantastic meal fantastic time!! Thank you!!!!

We started outside at the bar. The bartender was a little rude when he complained that my friend was ordering the drinks for the group as people arrived. Once a seat opened up, and we staked out our territory. The waitress service was great out there: the waitresses are easy to spot in their flattering orange uniform. If you can have your pre-dinner cocktail before sunset, that is the way to do it. Very beautiful. This bar should be enjoyed by every local and tourist. We pushed our dinner reservation for 9 of us back 15 min and they accommodated us. Unfortunately there was a wedding going on, and as another reviewer stated, we heard the reverberations in the dining room. The noise level is loud in the dining room. Lighting is flattering. Service ok. Our waitress didn't mention the specials but John came by our table and told them to us. I ordered the razor clams appetizer which was a special. There were 5 to an order. I took one of the big ones and It was gritty and sandy. My friend had two and said they were not. I took a small one and it was good. She took the last one and said it was sandy. I tasted my friend 's crab cake and it was good. Another friend had the green salad and he said there was only one beet. A few people got the tuna. I had the Branzino which was good. The wines were reasonably priced. Although we were a large party, they did not add the tip to our check which was nice.

I had high hopes but it as a let down. I ordered miso salmon which was over cooked and had absolutely tasteless rice. Hubs got Halibut Puttanesca which had no capers and lost flavor, as well as tasteless but fluffy polenta. Stars for ambiance and music.

Second time visiting Food was excellent. Scallops perfectly seared over risotto. Creamy. Sweet. Salty. Perfect. Dessert was great. Last time I had the filet which was excellent - so was the short rib. Lots of shore places have so much turnover that they can't consistently deliver. Not this one. It's very good - better than it has to be. The kitchen really knows what they're soj Only reason it's 4/5 is because service was slow getting rolling. Bar seemed short staffed - waited forever to try to get an order in. Gave up and just ordered from our table. But that can be fixed and everything else was 5 star.

What a great evening we had dining at Sax. Everything was superb from the time we walked in. My girlfriend had the grilled calamari salad as her starter and I had the fluke ceviche, it was out of this world yummy. Our entrees came out in a quick manner I had 22oz Cowboy Ribeye grilled to perfection and she had Branzino such a light beautiful fish. Our server Justin was a wonderful addition to the night explaining all the dishes and specials. Sax has a great wine list as well as awesome speciality cocktails. Enjoyed every moment of the night!

Busy holiday weekend - expected things to be crazy. A lot of tables outside were Empty, but were told 20-30 minutes. Lots of tables but not a lot of servers. Very poor with reservations And Follow up. Beautiful location but moved to indoor bar. Two servers cared and were great, nobody else Seemed to care. Food was very good. We finally received our text message that our table was ready - after we ate our full meal inside at bar. This is a missed opportunity- great everything with majority of staff either untrained or not caring.

I came here with two others one night and was initially concerned that we were the only ones in the restaurant, however, the service was great. It's often difficult to balance attentive with overbearing when there is only one party, but our waiter was great. I had the hangar steak, which was 5 stars - it was cooked perfectly and the quality of meat was excellent. My husband had the tuna and it said it was good, not great. My mother had the appetizer mac and cheese as a dinner (it's huge) and it was really bland and flavorless. We had two sizes, mushrooms (not too much flavor) and sweet potato fries, which were good. Wine and beer selections were good, can't speak to mixed drinks. The restaurant was decorated beautifully for Christmas and there were people in the bar area with a singer who sounded great. A little pricy for what it is, but I think you are paying for the venue, which is beautiful. I wish it had a water view in lieu of the street.

Had Thanksgiving dinner at the Reeds Very disappointing Took a while to get a drink order Once drinks came we went to buffet Food on buffet was not refilled like it should have been most pans were fairly empty Food lacked flavor and was very salty and in most cases cold Stuffing was very wet and over seasoned cranberry sauce running and very bitter pasta very dry Carving station but not carving to order meat in chafers cut very thick and was very dry attendants at carving station just leaning up against the wall Desserts just so so I was expecting much more from this place but I don't think I will be back Watching other customers plate pretty full Also as the waitstaff cleared the tables

Nice ambiance with solid food and drinks. We've been dining here a decent amount during the pandemic. The Reeds follows all safety protocols and has made us feel very comfortable. You'll likely need reservations for the dining room, but the bar area is first come, first serve and offers the same menu. In the winter we prefer to sit in the bar area near the TV for a more casual environment. During the summer, the outdoor space is definitely worth going to for both lunch and dinner. The service is sometimes slow when it gets busy, but overall we love this place. A great and reliable go-to spot for great food and cocktails all times of the year.

A wonderful 50th birthday dinner celebration with family! Steve Mannino from the Reeds helped my husband plan the most wonderful night! Food and service were excellent! Several of us ordered raw oysters, flatbread, lobster risotto (special), cioppino, NY strip steak and short ribs. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the ambiance. A lovely night all the way around!

This place isn't bad but not as good as it should be for the price. I had the duck breast which was good but the side that came with it were these potatoes that honestly were horrible, they didn't seemed cooked and no taste. My girlfriend got the short rib which wasn't bad either but came out cold. Everything on her dish was cold and I hate sending back food but we just had to. Drinks were great. Overall good place but prices need to be lowered. If prices aren't lowered then food needs to be better

1 star for ambiance only service slow w/only 3tbls total of 7 ppl in restaurant order hanger steak MR came out med well at best ordered oyster rockafeller to go n what I got I still have no clue being an exec chef for over 25 years have to say this place needs to rethink whom they got running the place ......

This is a review for SAX Restaurant portion only. We didn't use the valet parking, although there is a sign that says it is "complimentary". If they still have that in the winter time extra star. I called on a friday night at 5:30 to make a reservation. Was told they had 5:30 or 7:30. We were already hungry and our babysitters wanted to turn in early, so we took the 5:30. (not a kid-place) This place had quite a buildup, and my expectations were high given the high-class facility and prices. The dining room was nearly empty when we arrived and gradually filled halfway. I was a little surprised that the high-end dining from was along 3rd ave with a view of the shops across the street. Although I was expecting a water view, after I walked around to the water side and felt the blazing 99 degree sun at the water grill I had more appreciation of that street view. I didn't notice any ambient music. With a name like SAX at The Reeds, I expected a high-end sound system playing some kind of jazz (not kenny G) or maybe Billie Joel. The staff was great and each knew their role and performed it well. We may have been the first customers of the shift. We took their offer of a bottle of sparkling water, which could have been colder. The bread was good. The second one they brought was even better--warm. Started with the oven roasted local tomato, sugar cured berkshire bacon crisp, baby arugula greens, saffron white balsamic garlic vinegar. This would be good if executed well. The tomato and bacon were cold, please refry the bacon in a pan and toss immediately before serving. No grizzly pieces of bacon, please. In addition to being out-of-the-fridge cold the tomato had some broiled cheese on top and was not having that roasted-concentrated tomato flavor. Please do not refrigerate your local organic tomatoes. The baby arugula greens were good. I ordered the pan seared grouper- sesame charred baby bok choy, udon noodles,red curry saffron broth. The grouper was nicely seared of and moist. The two baby bok choy were good, but I detected no sesame or charring. The broth was mild and delicate yet flavorful, and there was enough but not too much. My wife order the cornmeal-fried long island oysters & farm raised shrimp, white truffle buttermilk mashed potatoes, wilted kale & organic spinach, moroccan harissa, sweet chile aioli The shrimp and oysters were tasty, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful with just a slight kick. The kale/spinach conveniently balanced out the fried. Nice balance with this dish. We got to see a cool presentation with the crawfish & roasted cauliflower bisque as they pour it our of mini tureens into a bowl in front of you. We looked at the dessert menu, and it looked good, but that is all for now. This place should get better as they work out the execution and the menu will make more sense as the weather gets colder.

We're staying at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor this Thanksgiving week and after checking in we decided to have a late lunch at SAX, the hotel's restaurant. Boy was that the BEST choice we could have made. We were greeted by server extraordinaire, Patrick, who went above and beyond to make our dining experience SO relaxing and enjoyable! He was genuine and personable and his service throughout our meal was exceptional! We will be back specifically because of Patrick. As for the food well that was exceptional as well. Our garden salad topped with a perfectly cooked center cut salmon filet was out of this world fresh and delicious. Our SAX burger was scrumptious and extra crispy fries (as requested) were prepared to perfection...burger rare and fries were hot and crunchy! Most restaurants over cook the burger and serve limp cold fries...not SAX. Our compliments again to the chef, another reason we will be returning often this week to SAX. Last but not least was manager, Mike, who came around, as most managers do, to check on our experience, but you could honestly tell he genuinely cared, so we gladly expressed to him everything we've stated above. Kudos to SAX and THANK YOU VERY MUCH for starting our week's stay off on the right foot!

I stayed here because I had a business meeting not too far away, and typically this place is very busy/expensive during peak season. We are at the hotel Resturant and it was a great experience. I was a little concerned we were the only folks in the Resturant, but the food was delicious. I highly recommend this place.

This is a chic alternative to the normal 7 mile restaurant options. And it's open all year! Corn bread to die for, excellent cocktails, well constructed menu with varied price points. The service is fine - remember you are in a beach community, not a city. Try the pastas and burger you will not be disappointed. I love a good byo but sometimes it's nice to splurge!

We had a very enjoyable experience at Sax. The burgers we ordered were delicious, juicy and promptly served. Our waiter Tim was exceptional and friendly. He even went out to our car to feed the meter! We look forward to returning in the future

Very good food for breakfast. Eggs here are perfect. They have very good pancakes too. Not a huge fan of the French toast though. Other than that this place gets a 10/10!

I'm sorry. I wanted this to be good. The place is very nice looking, although I think the dining room is too bright. It's brighter than the bar area. Tone it down just a bit. How about a little romance? Let me start by saying we were one of five tables in the entire restaurant. Two tables left before we got out entrees. When we left there was only one table left. They were not in the weeds. We ordered a bottle of wine. It came out relatively quickly but not immediately. Fine. The appetizers came out maybe 20 minutes later. Far too long for a soup and salad. My wife had the Asian Chicken salad which she really enjoyed but was entree size. Too big for a starter. I had the Roasted Butternut Squash soup. It was good but more like a dessert than a soup. Still, decent. Then we waited. And waited. Our reservations were for 7pm. At a little after 8pm, we got out entrees. My wife got the seafood stew. She really enjoyed it. I got a vegan risotto (lord knows why) and it was inedible. They explained they were trying something new. I get that. I didn't even complain but my wife did. The manager came over and asked about it. He truly wanted feedback. He also took it off the bill. They're trying. The server was very nice. So was the manager. So was the bartender. But I can't imagine why it would take so long for a barely occupied restaurant. They have to do better if they want to stay in business. I hadn't heard great things but figured it was worth a try. I won't be back soon but hope to hear they improve things. It could be such a jewel.

Good food. I had chicken and my wife and daughter each had short ribs. All very excellent. Service was great Jazzmen was our waitress. All fine dining. The smoked grits were especially yummy. Come and eat here and don't be disappointed. We weren't.

Excellent! Great short rib, great calamari, great brussel sprouts, ambiance is def there. Drink menu has some solid solid options. I'm a big fan of the Kentucky Buck: Clove & cinnamon infused bourbon with ginger beer and lemon. There's plenty of room in the dining room and the bar and lounge is a pleasant and lively scene with little booths and big couches. They have a few tv's as well. Sax is part of the Reeds hotel which in itself is very pretty and upscale, but Sax is just one of the Reeds business eateries. They have new Wafflewich/ PizzaPub/ Buckets cantina bar/ and a beautiful outdoor bar and Grille in "Water Star" which has outdoor waterfront seating. Back to SAX. They have an eclectic menu with casual and upscale fare. Everything I had was cooked to perfection and both the waiter in the dining room and the waitress in the lounge were knowledgeable and attentive. I've had friends already tell me they'd like to have their weddings here. Good choice. At the time of this review (mid-February) I am calling it that this place will be mobbed and popping all summer long.

I am actually surprised I'm not writing a glowing review. I am so in love with Stone Harbor and felt like this was a great addition for upscale dining. However, absolutely do not (DO NOT) eat dinner here when a wedding is happening. It felt like you were in the middle of a club- super loud music that you could feel vibrating through the wall. Nothing remotely romantic, quaint beach town, fine dining about it. In top of that, the food was spaced really far apart and my fish ended up being really dry and overall jut salty. Not impressed. The overall service was great - friendly and attentive. Great decor and very happy with our cocktails. I'd go back for drinks and appetizers, but never again for dinner on the weekend if part of their main business is hosting events that share a wall with the dining room.

Second time dining at the Sax, the first time was when it first opened and it was average. Today, my wife and I walked in , spur of the moment and got seated. The place was fairly empty at the time with one large table and one other table seated. Service was extremely slow. The server seemed a bit overwhelmed. We ordered a drink and it was quite a while before they were served. Drinks are pricey and just ok. The place started crowding up and is extremely loud, more of a bar ambiance that a dining room, you had to speak loudly to be heard. My wife's meal arrived and was incorrect, she returned it. Mine arrived as well and was quite good, I finished my meal by the time her reorder arrived, her meal, a flatbread was simply awful and for $30 you would expect it to be excellent. She should have returned it again but picked off the good parts so we could get out of there. We dine out frequently but $115 for a botched meal where one entree was awful was a bad experience. Too many very good restaurants in Stone Harbor to go there again. My wife reviewed this post and said I'm being much too nice

The good new is that SAX, in The Reed's Hotel, is a lovely restaurant and the service is attentive.The bad news: dinner was fair. The Chicken spring roll was tasty, but my Branzino was over cooked and soggy. My wife's short rib was good, not great. In fairness, breakfast at SAX is fantastic. So be advised, you may be better off in the AM than PM?

The food was awful. Plain and simple. Service mediocre, our waitress was very sweet but BS'd her way through all our questions, so when the food came it was not was we expected. Should have stuck with a burger or something simple. Disappointing experience especially since it was a special occasion. Won't go back for sure

We popped in on a rainy Friday evening and were overall happy with our experience here. We were warned before we sat down that there was a wedding going on in the adjacent room and that it would get loud at points, but we didn't mind being a rowdy bunch ourselves :) The restaurant is more upscale and modern that has a very simple menu and an attentive wait staff. For starters, we tried the prince edward island mussels that were a bit overcooked and lacked flavor in the broth, the jumbo lump crab cake that packed some very good flavor with the gazpacho under it as well as the special pumpkin spiced gnocchi that were slightly overcooked but ok. Out of the apps, I would order the crab cake again but not the other items. For entrees, we did an assortment of fish and meats: seared tuna that was cooked perfectly, the branzino that was nothing special, the scallops that were prepared and cooked well for fish. On the meat side, we did the braised ribs that were excellent, the pork chop that was ok and the chicken that also was ok. The majority of the dishes came with some form of potatoes and green veggie that complimented each dish well and I don't think any dish really stuck out other than the ribs. To finish off the meal, we tried several desserts. We went with a couple of scoops of ice cream that were ok, the brownie sundae that was a bit on the skimpy side with only 3 small brownie bites and some ice cream and whipped cream and a hazelnut tart with chocolate ice cream. I would recommend skipping dessert. Overall, the experience was good. It was a bit on the expensive side but the wait staff was friendly and we enjoyed ourselves. The food is prepared in a way that it is presented nicer on the plate than it is prepared for flavor. Our wait staff was also friendly enough to bring over some cookies/desserts from the wedding next door that we indulged in. Buon appetito.

Ambiance was great, but unfortunately the food quantity and quality was subpar and tremendously overpriced. Two of us ordered the scallops, and they were extremely tiny. Not worth eating dinner there but go out back and have drinks.

Waited 15 minutes after we had been seated to be offered water and a drink. Thanksgiving at The Reeds was a huge diappointment!! The turkey salty, thick sliced and dry. Stuffing wet, salty and over seasoned and very unappetizing!! Whipped potatoes were good. Nothing was hot, Pasta dry, green bean casserole cold. Just a bad dining experience!!! Left a have eaten plate. Very disappointed local.

The food is amazing and the venue is beautiful!! Prettiest restaurant in Stone Harbor. We also had an awesome server who was very attentive.

We've been to Reeds on multiple occasions, including last night when we celebrated NYE at Sax's. I have mixed feelings about Reeds. While I enjoy the outside dining and bar area, the wait staff is inconsistent. Perhaps, part of this is the fact that the place is constantly slammed with people and probably overwhelmed. Additionally, the prices are high for very tiny portions. They say that the outdoor menu is to be shared, but for what they charge, you should get more bang for the buck. As for drinks, they are tremendous, but priced thru the roof relative to other places. We have eaten in Sax's 3 or 4 times now. Last nights meal was just OK. One of the meal options was filet and lobster. My wife and I both ordered this medium rare and both were overdone. That said, each of the other times, our meals were very good. The prices are fairly in-line with what a higher end restaurant charges on 7 MI. Stone Harbor needs a place like Reeds and a restaurant like Sax's. Though Reeds and Sax's have some issues, including wait staff, I am sure the place will continue to be hugely successful. If Oprah likes the place, who wouldn't?!

Our first time eating at Sax. I had the angus beef filet and mashed potatoes. The filet was cooked a perfect medium very tender and tasty. Mashed potatoes are creamy and very flavorful. The truffle oil comes through. Sax presents the Caesar salad beautifully and delicately. It was a terrific pair with the steak. My wife had the Alaskan Halibut Francese, which was a plate clearer. She couldn't stop raving about the taste. It was well cooked and very flavorful. It was accompanied with fresh sage garlic barley which was a nice accompaniment to the halibut. The castle rock Pinot noir was a nice antidote to our typical Cabernet for a meal such as this. An excellent place for dinner. Sax fills a void in the Stone Harbor dining scene with its American cuisine. We will definitely come back.