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reservations • 609•823•30037309 Ventnor Avenue •Ventnor, NJ
www.gertrudesventnor.comOpen Year Round
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Eclectic American CuisineOpen Daily from 5pm
Live Acoustic MusicThursdays 6 - 9 pm
featuring Rebecca Nell & Co.Your Chef/Host: Derek Paterno
formerly of The Water’s Edge
6105 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ609.272.8808
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Taste of South Jersey® is published by Atlantic City Weekly from 8025 Black Horse Pike, Suite 350, W. Atlantic City, NJ 08232. Advertising rates supplied upon request. Phone 609-646-4848 or fax 609-646-7338. All material in Taste of South Jersey® is copyright 2011 by Review Publishing, L.P. Reproduction of any of the contents in this publication is prohibited unless written permission is granted by management. Taste of South Jersey® and Atlantic City Weekly® are registered trademarks of Review Publishing, L.P. and are registered with the U.S. Patent Office. Send e-mail to [email protected]
W E L C O M E T O T A S T E O F S O U T H J E R S E Y , Atlantic City Weekly ’s 2011 Summer dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 19th edition of Atlantic City Weekly’s Taste of South Jersey. This dining publication is a convenient guide for local diners, as well as visitors, to keep handy for the next several months and beyond. Good for both social and casual outings, Taste of South Jersey caters to couples looking for a night out, businesses host-ing a special event or meeting, or a family looking for a friendly place to dine. Inside you will find some of southern New Jersey’s finest restaurants, including comprehensive listings of the many Atlantic City casino dining establishments.
As the greater Atlantic City region’s dining scene continues to expand, we’re certain that you will find this dining guide a helpful tool when deciding where to dine out this summer and beyond. You’ll also be able to access this guide, and our weekly dining listings and features, online at acweekly.com. Bon appetit!
On the cover: Zuppa di Pesce, prepared by Chef Jimmy Cordivari at Tre Figlio, located on the White Horse Pike in Pomona, Galloway Township. (Photo by Craig Billow)
Editor Jeff SchwachterAssociate Editors Lori Hoffman, Ray SchweibertListings Editor Mike PritchardArt Director Craig BillowProduction Manager Doug WipfGraphic Designers Eddy Dubell, LeTera Haynes, Drew Phillips, Travis TingeyProduction Coordinator Kathleen Holmes-Disbrow, ext. 14Advertising Account Executives Maria Deaver, ext 38; Kimberly Hayes, ext. 17; Rich Kohler, ext. 18; Madelon Woller, ext. 21Classified Advertising Rogena Mitchell, ext. 28Accounts Receivable Jean KellyCirculation Manager Bill Beck, ext. 24; [email protected] Lewis B. Steiner, ext. 11; [email protected]
ATLANTIC CITY WEEKLY’S SUMMER DINING GUIDE 2011 • TASTE 5
South Jersey’s Only RestaurantDirectly On The Beach
Zagat Rated Excellent 4 Years in a RowRated Excellent by Atlantic City Press
Fine Cuisine • Excellent Service • Unique Ambiance
Serving sushi from 4:00pm to 10:00pmSEASonAl HoUrS MAy Apply
open For Breakfast, lunch & Dinner Seven Days • reservations SuggestedSpecial occasion parties for up to 200
1400 Ocean Ave., Brigantine • 609-266-7731www.lagunagrill.com
Al Fresco Dining on the BeachWEAtHEr pErMitting
Tuscany House Hotel Renault Vineyard Golf
Renault Winery Fine Dining
72 North Bremen Avenue • Egg Harbor • NJ609-965-2111 • www.RenaultWinery.com
Golden Nugget Hotel & CasinoSenator Frank S Farley MarinaBrigantine Blvd and Huron Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 I 609.340.5030www.chart-house.com
Atlantic City is the home of the 30th location of the famous Chart House restaurant, known for breathtaking waterfront views and exquisite dining.
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NEW STYLE
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT!
Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi BarAuthentic Japanese
Cuisine Prepared ByOur Master Chef
Gift Certificates AvailableZagat Rated 2007
LunchMonday-Sunday (7 Days a week)
11:30AM-3:30pmAdults $14.95
Dinner3:30pm-10:30pm
Monday-Sunday (7 Days a week)Adults $22.95
Available 7 Days A Week!Made ToOrder!
(Dine in only)
3003 English Creek #E7English Creek Shopping Center
Next To ShopRiteEgg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234
609.383.3999
www.ginza-us.com
Sushi • Sashimi • Grill
6708 Black Horse PikeNext To TJ Maxx
Egg Harbor NJ, 08234
609.383.2588
NEW STYLE
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT!
Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi BarAuthentic Japanese
Cuisine Prepared ByOur Master Chef
Gift Certificates AvailableZagat Rated 2007
LunchMonday-Sunday (7 Days a week)
11:30AM-3:30pmAdults $14.95
Dinner3:30pm-10:30pm
Monday-Sunday (7 Days a week)Adults $22.95
Available 7 Days A Week!Made ToOrder!
(Dine in only)
3003 English Creek #E7English Creek Shopping Center
Next To ShopRiteEgg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234
609.383.3999
www.ginza-us.com
Sushi • Sashimi • Grill
6708 Black Horse PikeNext To TJ Maxx
Egg Harbor NJ, 08234
609.383.2588
Sushi • Sashimi • Hibachi Grill
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diningguideAtlAntic cityFor casino restaurants and independent es-tablishments located within casino properties, including more restau-rants located inside The Quarter at the Tropicana and at The Pier Shops at Caesars, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. For more listings, visit acweekly.com.
Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern2300 Fairmount Ave. 344-2439. angelosfairmount-
tavern.com. An Atlantic City institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three generations.
Café 28252825 Atlantic Ave. (at Brighton Ave.). 344-6913. cafe2825.com. Regional Italian fare with full bar. Upscale Italian dining. Tues.-Sat. 4:30p-close. Reservations accepted.
Chart HouseGolden Nugget, Atlantic City’s Marina district. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com. Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30am-3pm. Dinner is 3-10pm Mon.-Fri. and Sat.-Sun., noon-10pm. Happy Hour is Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. Reservations are recom-mended.
Chelsea Prime111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel).
thechelsea-ac.com. 348-2200. A steakhouse in the setting of a 1940s supper club with indoor and out-door seating, a cocktail lounge with a curvilinear bar and entertainment.
FINLocated at the Tropicana, 340-4000. tropicana.net.
Seafood restaurant, fea-
turing locally grown food
and wine under the direc-
tion of locally born and
trained Chef Demetrios
Haronis. Has a sushi and
raw bar. Hours: Wed.-
Sun. 6-11pm. Located
on the casino level in the
South Tower.
Old Waterway Inn1700 W. Riverside Dr.
347-1793. oldwater-
way.com. Specializing
in seafood and steaks.
Under new management.
Happy hour: Mon.-Fri.
5-7pm. Live music Sat.
& Sun. Waterfront deck.
Breakfast Mon.-Fri.
10am; brunch Sat. & Sun.
10am-2pm.
The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan
674-0100. Restaurant
includes twilight sky or
“opium den style” dining
nooks.
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ATLANTIC CITY WEEKLY’S SummEr DINING GuIDE 2011 • TASTE 7
Open 7 Days For Lunch & Dinner Reservations Suggested
9210 Ventnor Avenue, Margate(609) 822-4759
www.miyakomargate.com
Sushi
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Hibachi
Tempura
Teriyaki
LUNCH BOX SPECIALSoup, Salad, Harumaki,
4-piece California roll & white or brown rice
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Fine Indoor/Outdoor Dining in a Casual Atmosphere7801 Ventnor Ave. 609-823-6700
“At Dinner Time Matteo’s Creative Mind Comes To The Fore...Dinner Entrees to Rival To Those Offered By The Finest Dining Establishments.”
Fresh, Light & Tasty Salads, Sandwiches
WrapsBlack Angus Burgers
The Best MusselsFrench Fried Lobster Tails
Lump Crab CakeBBQ Ribs
A Sampling of Dinner...Pistacio Encrusted Salmon
Soft Shell Francaise on a Bed of Spinach w/Tomato FetaOur Famous Linguini & Clams (White)
Chicken Marsala, Picante & Parmesan
Banana Battered Challah French ToastBreakfast Sat. & Sun. - Lunch & Dinner 7 Days
The Entire Ocean SwimsThrough Matty’s Kitchen
Urban Spoons TOP RATED Restaurant in South Jersey
Fresh, Light & Tasty Salads,
PartyTrays &
Cateringfor All
Occasions
Early BirdsTues., Wed.,
Thurs.All Night
FreshBakedBreadsCakes
Cookies Babkas
& the like
· Early BirdsDaily 3:30 - 6pm
$1195
· Cold Cuts
· Cheeses
· Salads
· Prepared Foods
· Knishes
· Smoked Fish
The Only Good Jewish DelicatessenOn The Island
Eight South Essex Avenue, Margate, New JerseyPhone: 609-823-7310 Fax: 609-823-4005
www.DownbeachDeli.com
& More!Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner For 29 Years
NEW YORK STYLE DELI
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BALLY’s
340-2000
Arturo’sEnjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a con-temporary, New York fare in the sophisticated set-ting of this award-winning trattoria.
Bally’s BrunchBrunch every Sunday at the Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person.
Harry’s Oyster Bar & SeafoodRenowned Atlantic City restaurateurs Maureen Shay and Frank Dougherty have opened the doors to their new-est venture, located inside Bally’s Atlantic City. Harry’s Oyster Bar & Restaurant features extensive raw bar, sports bar, and fresh seafood.
Johnny Rockets340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restau-rant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11am-1am Sun.-Thurs., 11am-3am Fri. & Sat.
Pickles DeliNew York style deli, re-cently revamped.
The Reserve/Preview BarBally’s iconic culinary ex-perience.
6ix: A BistroAmerican bistro. Breakfast served anytime.
WILD WILD WEsT AT BALLY’s
340-2000
Gold Tooth GertiesBakery, bagel sandwich-es, & more.
Virginia City BuffetAll-you-can-eat, Western-style buffet. Hours: Mon.–Thurs. lunch noon–3pm, dinner 3–9pm.; Fri.–Sun. noon-10pm. $21.99 (plus tax) daily for dinner; $16.99 (plus tax) lunch Mon.-Thurs.
BORGATA
1-866-MYBORGATA
Bobby Flay SteakChoose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.
Borgata BuffetExtensive buffet menu. Breakfast, $14.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Sat. 8-11:15am; Lunch, $17.95 (plus tax), Mon.-Fri. noon-2pm; Sat. noon-3pm; Dinner $28.95 (plus tax) Mon.-Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. 8am-3p for brunch; 4p-9p for dinner.
FornellettoCelebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant of-fering traditional Southern Italian fare.
IzakayaA modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.
N.O.W. (Noodles of the World)Asian fusion.
Old Homestead Steak HouseDomestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse.
SeaBlueCelebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with his signature and acclaimed approach to seafood.
The CafeteriaFull of quick food options.
The MetropolitanFrench bistro-style cafe serves classic and con-temporary American dishes.
Wolfgang Puck American GrilleContemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.
CAEsARs
348-4411
Atlantic GrillNew seafood restaurant at Caesars features grilled fish, meats, raw bar and sushi.
Nero’s Sunday BrunchIncludes freshly carved prime meats, omelet arti-san designing your gour-met omelet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.
Kwi Restaurant and Noodle BarOffers a selection of tradi-tional and modern Asian cuisines.
La Piazza BuffetBuffet selections for all day dining. Breakfast, daily $14.99 plus tax, 8-11:30am. Lunch, $17.99, 11:30am-4pm; Dinner weekdays, $26.99, 4pm-closing; $29.99 weekends. Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 8am–9pm; Fri., 8am–10pm; Sat., 8am–11pm.
Mia 348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine.
Morton’s 449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a
la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.
Nero’s GrillSirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.
The Pier Shops at Caesars:
Buddakan674-0100. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.
The Continental674-8300, continentalac.com. An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge as well as the large flower-shaped central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.”
Game On!345-6800. State-of-the-art sports-bar and res-taurant.
Phillips Seafood348-2273. Serving au-thentic Maryland-style seafood and world-fa-mous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featur-ing an open, expedition kitchen. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.
Piazza di Giorgio345-3100. Food Court with A Taste of Tuscany, South of the Border, Salad Sensations, Hot Off the Grille, and Udon Creations. Also a fresh fruit smoothie bar.
Souzai Sushi & Sake348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate set-ting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.
The Trinity Pub and Carvery345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.
GOLDEn nuGGET
441-2000
The Bayside BuffetAn all you can eat International buffet has all your traditional favorites in a relaxing atmosphere lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs. ($16.99 plus tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 plus tax.). A Seafood buffet is featured every Fri., Sat., and Sun. during lunch and dinner ($25.99 plus tax.). Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.
Chart HouseLunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30am-3pm. Dinner is 3-10pm Mon.-Fri. and Sat.-Sun., noon-10pm. Happy Hour is Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. Reservations are recommended. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com.
The Deck Bayfront Bar & RestaurantSeasonal bayfront bar and restaurant. Your favorite drinks with a full menu featuring new items like Old Bay Crab Dip and Seafood Salad. Enjoy live bands nightly in the sum-mer.
Imperial CourtSuperb Chinese cuisine with exotic offerings and
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Restaurant | Lounge | Banquet FacilityFamily Owned & Operated Since 1981
609.646.1855www.touchofitaly.net
6629 Black Horse Pike • Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234Hours: Monday - Saturday 4pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 2pm - 10pmAdditional Hours Available For Private Parties
Live MusicTuesday
WednesdayThursday
“It’s Better By the Bay”
On & Off premises catering available • take–Out available
609-601-2212 • 450 bay ave, sOmers pOint
Early Bird Specials Everyday 4-6pm Dining Room Only
Authentic Italian Brick Oven Pizza & SandwichesVeal, Chicken, Hand Cut Steaks, Fresh Seafood,
Home Made Pasta & Desserts!
Casual Italian Continental Dining & Pub FareServing Lunch & Dinner & Late Night Snacks
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taste menu guide Continued from page 10
assortment of familiar items. Open for dinner for Fri.- Sun. 6pm.
The Poolside CaféLocated on the 5th Floor, with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic City skyline, is the seasonal Poolside Snack bar. Enjoy light fare by the pool.
Vic & Anthony’s SteakhouseA world-class steak-house, Vic & Anthony’s features an award-winning menu with the finest prime beef and fresh seafood, as well as an extensive wine collection, impeccable service, and an elegant, yet cozy at-mosphere. Opening Aug. 12, 2011.
HarraH’s resort
441-5000
Bill’s Bar and BurgerNow open, with classic burgers and more.
Bluepoint BarA raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties
Club CappuccinoCoffee bar. Fine gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso and teas ac-companied by home-made pastries, cookies and brownies.
Corner Grille & DeliTraditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.
Dos CaminosAuthentic Mexican de-lights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guacamole. Open Sun.-Thurs., 5pm-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 5pm-1am. Reservations: 441-5575.
Luke Palladino at Harrah’s ResortSeasonally-driven Italian-inspired restaurant offering savory Italian dishes using fresh, locally-
sourced produce and sought-after gourmet ingredients from native Italian regions. Executive chef Luke Palladino is making his return to the Atlantic City culinary scene with this new ven-ture. Open Mon.-Wed., 5-9pm; Fri. 5-10pm; Sat.-Sun., 5-11pm. Reservations: 441-5575.
McCormick & Schmick’sMore than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.
ReflectionsA 24-hour cafe offering steaks, seafood, sand-wiches and burgers. Breakfast is available any-time plus The Noodle Bar open Thurs.-Sun.
The SteakhouseGourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.
Taste of the ShoreFood emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.
Waterfront BuffetExtensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99(plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $23.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Mon. & Fri., 8:30am–noon brunch, 4–9pm dinner; Tues. & Wed., noon–9pm dinner; Thurs. 4–9pm dinner; Sat. 8:30am–noon brunch, 1–10pm dinner; Sun. 8:30am–1:30pm brunch, 2–9pm diner.
aCH (formerly tHe Hilton)
Cappuccino’sCoffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open 24 hrs. from Sun. at 7am-Close Fri. at 11pm. Sat. 7am-11pm.
Cornucopia BuffetLand and sea buffet fea-tures a variety of special-ties. Cost: $18.50 plus tax. Open Sun.-Thurs., noon-8pm; Fri.-Sat., noon-9pm.
Empress Gem Noodle BarAsian noodle bar open Sun.-Fri. 2pm-mid. Sat. 2pm-2am.
Nick’s Burger BarDesign your own gourmet burger from top to bottom. Exotic beers. Mon.-Thurs. noon-5pm (bar only), 5pm-mid. (dining); Fri. 5pm-1am; Sat. noon-am; Sun. noon-mid.
ONO Pan-Asian Bistro and BarFeatures exotic dishes from sushi to sashimi to rock lobster tail with Kaffir lime butter. For those with simpler tastes ONO also features a traditional surf & turf or New York strip steak.
Patsy’sSpecializing in Neapolitan cuisine, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favor-ite restaurant. Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10pm; Sun. 6-10pm. 340-7585.
Simon PrimeContemporary American steakhouse by famed, celebrity chef Kerry Simon. Simon Prime will quickly become famous for its amazing steaks, as well as its unique take on fish, seafood, chops and organic seasonal vegeta-bles. Thurs. 6-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10pm.
resorts
344-6000
Beachball Seafood HouseOpen to Labor Day week-end.
Boardwalk PerksCoffee shop with deli sandwiches. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am -5pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-11pm.
Breadsticks Cafe & GrillBreakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.
The International BuffetOffers an international menu, as well a full com-plement of all-American selections. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-7:30pm; Fri. 11:30am-9pm; Sat. 9am-9pm and Sun. 9am-7pm. Cost: $19.20 (plus tax) lunch and din-ner; $13.99 (plus tax) for breakfast Sat. & Sun.
CapriccioThis perennial Zagat Award-winning Italian res-taurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Sunday Brunch available for $44.95 per person. Open Mon., Tues., Fri. 6-11pm; Sat. 5-11pm and Sunday Brunch 9:30am -2pm.
Gallagher’s Burger BarBurger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burg-ers) and more. Fall hours: Mon.-Thurs. 4-9:30pm; Fri. noon-9:30pm; Sat. noon-11pm; Sun. noon-9:30pm.
Gallagher’s Steakhouse340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse is located on Resorts’ din-ing level and features tra-ditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on their famous open flame. Fall hours: Sun.-Fri. 5-9:30pm; Sat. 5-11pm.
sHowboat
343-4000
Casa Di NapoliBrick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes including pasta, veal and seafood, homemade salad and breads.
French Quarter BuffetSeafood Carnival
Weekends featuring filet and lobster on Saturday nights. Cost is Fri. $29.99; Sat., $35.99 and Sun. $29.99. Mon.-Thurs. 12-4pm lunch; $19.99 (plus tax) Mon.–Thurs. dinner 4-9pm, $25.99.
Johnny Rockets348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more. Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 8am-mid.; Fri.-Sat., 8am-2am.
Royal Noodle HouseLocated next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; au-thentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes.
Scarzudio’s Steak & Sushi LoungeOpened July 27. Certified USDA Prime steaks, plus sushi rolls, an extensive wine list, craft beers, sig-nature cocktails.
tropiCana
340-4000
il VerdiUpscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.
FINSeafood restaurant, fea-turing locally grown food and wine under the direc-tion of locally born and trained Chef Demetrios Haronis. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 6-11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.
Golden DynastyTraditional Chinese cui-sine, Cantonese special-ties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.
Seaside CafeThis 24-hour dining ex-perience offers updated casual fare.
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Tropicana’s The Marketplace: A Dam Good Deli“Mom and Pop”-style deli featuring a variety of over-stuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups.
Boardwalk FavoritesClassic Boardwalk treats including foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.
Corky’s Ribs & BBQCasual dining BBQ restaurant serving hick-ory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sand-wiches and salads.
Create-A-ConePatrons choose their favorite flavor and top-pings. Then the staff mixes them together on a marble slab. Dine-in or take-out.
Fiesta BuffetAbundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax)
for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. Nightly seafood buffet for $24.95 per person (compli-mentary lobster tail on Fridays). Hours: Mon.–Thurs. noon–8pm; Fri. noon–9pm; Sat. 2–10pm; Sun. 2–8pm.
The Quarter at the Tropicana: A Dam Good Sports Bar 347-7770. Catch your fa-vorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood.
Carmine’s572-9300. Renowned New York family-style Italian institution.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar 348-6700. cubalibreres-taurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.
The Palm344-7256. thepalm.com. Outstanding American and Italian dishes.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with in-novative contemporary creations.
Red Square344-9100. Famed restau-rateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant.
Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant348-8600. Pub fare and modern interpretations of classic Irish dishes.
Trump plaza
441-6000
Evo2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. evores-taurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass.
Max’sLocated on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features U.S.D.A. prime certified Angus beef and seafood selections. Open for din-ner.
Rainforest CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainforestcafe.com.
Roberto’sServing northern and southern Italian cuisine in a setting that overlooks the ocean.
Trump Taj mahal
449-1000
Hard Rock CaféOn the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007.
Il Mulino New YorkOffers two distinct, side-by-side dining ex-periences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New
York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino.
Royal Albert’s PalaceOn the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine.
Sultan’s FeastBuffet features black angus steaks grilled to order, gourmet pizza and dessert stations. $14.98 (plus tax) for breakfast daily 8–11:30am; $22.47 for lunch/dinner Mon.–Fri. noon–9pm; $26.75 Sat.–Sun. for lunch/dinner (open until 10pm Sat.).
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The Continental674-8300, continentalac.
com. An “outdoor” patio
bar with signature drinks
& sunken fire-pit lounge
as well as the large flower-
shaped central dining pod,
nicknamed the “Sammy
Davis Room.”
Phillips Seafood348-2273. Serving authen-
tic Maryland-style seafood
and world-famous crab
cakes. Lunch and dinner
served seven days a week,
featuring an open, expedi-
tion kitchen. Open Sun.-
Thurs. 11:30am-10pm;
Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.
Vic & Anthony’s
SteakhouseLocated at the Golden
Nugget (formerly Trump
Marina). 441-2000.
Opening Aug. 11. The
original Vic & Anthony’s in
Houston is routinely voted
one of America’s 10 best
steakhouses with suc-
culent beef, lobster and
unique appetizers.
West End GrilleWest End & Trenton aves.,
441-9100. westendgrilleac.
com. Serving french-fried
lobster tails, appetizers
and small plates, chops,
seafood and steaks, as well
as salads and sandwiches.
Full bar. Sunday-Friday:
50-percent off apps;
Sunday-Thursday: 20-per-
cent off all entrees.
Brigantine
Laguna Grill Martini Bar1400 Ocean Ave. 266-
7731. lagunagrill.com. Fine
cuisine, unique ambiance
on the beach with beautiful
view. Nightly specials and
live entertainment. Open
daily: breakfast starts at
8am, lunch at noon and
dinner at 4pm.
DownBeach
Ventnor, Margate & Longport
Downbeach Deli8 S. Essex Ave., Margate.
823-7310. Serving up a
huge selection of break-
fast, lunch and dinner.
Open daily, 8am-7:30pm.
Gertrude’s7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor.
823-3003. gertrudesventnor.
com. Under the direction of
Derek Paterno, formerly of the
Water’s Edge in Cape May,
Gertrude’s is a casual yet
sophisticated restaurant that
uses organic, locally grown
and harvested vegetables
along with herbs, meats,
cheeses and fish. Open every
evening for dinner.
Matteo’s Beach Bay Café7801 Ventnor Ave., Margate.
823-6700. Serving unique
sandwiches, burgers,
homemade soups, fresh
salads and specialty din-
ner entrees. Dine-in,
take out, catering. Open
daily. Breakfast Sat. & Sun.
Lunch and dinner daily.
Free delivery in Margate.
Miyako9210 Ventnor Ave.,
Margate. 822-4759.
Authentic Japanese cui-
sine.
Sofia 9314 Amherst Ave.,
Margate. 822-9111. so-
fiaofmargate.com. This
bayside treasure transports
you to the Mediterranean
with stylish decor and au-
thentic Mediterranean and
Continental cuisine.
MainlanD & region
A Touch of ItalyBlack Horse Pike, Cardiff/
EHT. 646-1855. tou-
chofitaly.net. Serving veal,
seafood, pasta, steaks and
brick-oven pizzas. Banquet
facilities. Happy hour
Mon.-Fri. 4-6:30pm.
Berkshire GrillBlack Horse Pike at English
Creek Ave., EHT. 272-
8808. berkshiregrill.net.
Great seafood and thick,
juicy, tender steaks. Mon.-
Thurs. 4-11pm. Fri. & Sat.
3p-midnight. Sun. 3-10pm.
Bruno’s Bistro by the Bay450 Bay Ave. Somers
Point. 601-2212. Serving
lunch, dinner and late-
night snacks. Casual Italian
continental dining and pub
fare, including autnentic
Italian brick-oven pizza and
sandwiches, home-made
pasta and desserts.
Ginza Japanese
Restaurant6708 Black Horse Pike,
EHT. 383-2588. (Ginza II
located in English Creek
Shopping Ctr., EHT. 383-
3999). ginza-us.com.
Hibachi steakhouse and
sushi bar. Sushi, sashimi,
grill. Zagat rated. Lunch
and dinner daily.
Ram’s Head Inn9 W. White Horse Pike,
Galloway. 652-1700. ram-
sheadinn.com. Fine dining.
Traditional American spe-
cialties with contemporary
flair.
Renault Winery72 N. Breman Ave, Egg
Harbor City. 965-2111.
renaultwinery.com. Sun.
brunch 10am-2pm.
Gourmet restaurant and
also Joseph’s Restaurant
serving breakfast, lunch
and dinner daily. Also golf
course, Tuscany House
Hotel and the historic win-
ery grounds and operation.
Private parties.
Smithville InnRt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd.,
Smithville. 652-7777.
smithvilleinn.com
Traditional area hotspot
witj fine-dining experience,
live music. Fri.-Sun. break-
fast from 7am. Sunday
brunch, 10am-2pm.
Tre Figlio500 W. White Horse Pike,
Pomona. 965-3303. tre-
figlio.com. Italian cuisine.
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