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Savor the holidays like never before. New York’s most acclaimed Italian restaurant is now open at the Taj, serving generous portions of celebrated, time-honored recipes. Indulge in an unforgettable holiday meal at Il Mulino New York or Trattoria Il Mulino. Or make someone’s season bright with a gift card, available at ilmulino.com. For reservations, call 609-449-6006 Il Mulino New York, 609-449-6004 Trattoria Il Mulino.

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Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this award-winning trattoria.

Spa Café

Located in the Spa at Bally’s, offering health-conscious meals.

The Bagel & Doughnut Connection Open daily.

WILD WILD WEST at Bally’s

(plus tax) Mon.-Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. 8am-3p for brunch; 4p-9p for dinner.

Bread + Butter

Caesars

Fornelletto

Nero’s Sunday Brunch

Brunch every Sunday at The Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person.

340-2000 Gold Tooth Gerties

Ben & Jerry’s

Bakery, bagel sandwiches, and more.

Gypsy Bar

Enjoy all your signature favorites; also the home of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory.

Johnny Rockets

340-0099. A retro ’50sstyle Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11am-1am Sun.-Thurs., 11am-3am Fri. & Sat.

Noodle Village

Offering an extensive selection of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods.

Pickles Deli

Lone Star Snack Bar Burgers, hot dogs.

Sports Bar

Snacks from the Lone Star Snack Bar are served.

Virginia City Buffet

All-you-can-eat, Westernstyle buffet. Hours: Mon.– Thurs. lunch noon–3pm, dinner 3–9pm.; Fri.–Sun. noon10pm. $21.99 (plus tax) daily for dinner; $16.99 (plus tax) lunch Mon.-Thurs.

BORGATA

Fun, relaxing dining experience.

Izakaya

A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.

N.O.W. (Noodles of the World) Asian fusion.

Old Homestead Steak House Domestically-raised, handmassaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse.

Roma

Casual cafe with pizza, pasta, panini, fresh salads.

SeaBlue

New York style deli.

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Bobby Flay Steak

Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.

Celebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with his signature and acclaimed approach to seafood.

Borgata Buffet

The Cafeteria

Bally’s iconic culinary experience.

6ix: A Bistro

American bistro. Breakfast served anytime.

Red Pearl

Modern Asian cuisine served up fresh in casual setting.

Extensive 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

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Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.

Griddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere beverages and desserts. Celebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare.

Bally’s Brunch

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

Full of quick food options.

The Metropolitan

French bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes.

348-4411 Includes freshly carved prime meats, omelet artisan designing your gourmet omelet. Price: $44.95; includes champagne and Bloody Marys.

Cafe Roma

Coffee shop w/take-out available.

Kwi Restaurant and Noodle Bar

Offers a selection of traditional and modern Asian cuisines.

La Piazza Buffet

Buffet selections for all day dining. Breakfast, daily $14.99 plus tax, 8-11:30am. Lunch, $17.99, 11:30am4pm; 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

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Il Mulino at the Taj

Nero’s Grill

Sirloin and porterhouse steak and New England lobster.

Primavera

Service is formal with traditional Italian favorites.

Venice Bar

Catch the latest game or just relax with the most updated sports scores.

The Pier Shops at Caesars: Buddakan

674-0100. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks.

The Continental

674-8300, 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 restaurant.

Phillips Seafood

348-2273. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week, featuring an open, expedition kitchen. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am11pm.

Piazza di Giorgio

345-3100. 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 & Sake

348-4443. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails.

The Trinity Pub and Carvery

345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.

Harrah’s Resort 441-5000 Bluepoint Bar

A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.

Club Cappuccino

Coffee bar. Fine gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso and teas accompanied by homemade pastries, cookies and brownies.

Corner Grille & Deli

Traditional deli favorites. Also has hot menu items.

D’Zio

Brazilian steakhouse with an all-you-can-eat $35 price that includes salad bar and eight different meats brought tableside. Also has a $7 tapas menu at the bar. Open Friday and Saturday.

McCormick & Schmick’s

More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.

Polistina’s Italian Ristorante

Enjoy family style, Italian favorites and a selection of homemade pastas and sauces.

Reflections

A 24-hour cafe offering steaks, seafood, sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast is available anytime.

The Steakhouse

Gourmet restaurant offers a raw bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.

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Taste of the Shore

Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.

Temptations Fine Chocolate & Coffee

Cornucopia Buffet

Land and sea buffet features a variety of specialties. Cost: $18.50 (includes tax). Hours are noon-9pm Sun. & Fri., noon–10pm Sat; Closed Mon.-Thurs.

Located on first level of Waterfront Tower. Open 7am-7pm Sun.-Thurs., until 2am on Fri. & Sat.

Empress Gem Noodle Bar

Waterfront Buffet

Nick’s Burger Bar

Extensive 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 dinner.

Hilton Cappuccino’s

Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open 24 hours from Sun. at 7am – close Fri. at 11pm. Sat. – 7am-11pm.

The Coffee Shop

Features a focus on comfort. From a unique spin on “allday” breakfast foods like Ricotta cheese pancakes, to their all day menu, Mon.Thurs., 7am-11pm, Fri. 7amclose on Sun. at 11pm.

Asian noodle bar open Sun.Fri. 2pm-mid., Sat. 2pm2am. Design your own gourmet burger from top to bottom. Exotic beer from around the world and adult style “Kicked Up” shakes. Mon.-Thurs. noon-mid.; Fri. 5pm-1am; Sat. noon-1am; Sun. noonmidnight.

ONO Pan-Asian Bistro and Bar

Features 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. Hours: Fri.Sat. 5:30-10pm, Sun. brunch 10am-2pm.

Patsy’s

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Simon Prime

Contemporary 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 vegetables. Hours: Thurs. 6-10pm, Fri.Sat. 5:30-10pm.

Resorts 344-6000 Asian Spice

Gourmet cuisine with a noodle bar and Chinese barbecue items. Noodle bar open Mon.-Thurs. noon-11pm; Fri.-Sat. noon-2am; Sun. 11am-11pm; Restaurant open Sat.-Sun. 6–11pm.

BeachBall Seafood House

Gallagher’s Burger Bar

Burger Bar located across from Gallagher’s offers dry-aged beef burgers, chili made with choice sirloin, sliders (mini burgers) and more. Fall hours: Mon.Thurs. 4-9:30pm; Fri. noon9:30pm; Sat. noon-11pm; Sun. noon-9:30pm.

Gallagher’s Steakhouse

340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse is located on Resorts’ dining level and features traditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on their famous open flame. Fall hours: Sun.-Fri. 5-9:30pm; Sat. 5-11pm.

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Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.

Coffee shop with deli sandwiches. Sun.–Thurs. 7am– 6pm; Fri.–Sat. 7am–10pm. Fall hours. Sun.-Thurs. 7am5pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-10pm.

Breadsticks Cafe & Grill

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.

The Buffet

Offers an international menu, as well a full complement of all-American selections. Cost: $14.99 (plus tax) lunch and dinner; $13.99 (plus tax) for breakfast Sat. & Sun. $3 discount for Resorts Casino Club members. Fall hours: Sat. 9am-9pm; Sun. 9am-8pm.

Capriccio

This perennial Zagat Awardwinning Italian restaurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Sunday Brunch available for $44.95 per person. Fall hours: Fri. 6pm-11pm;

il Verdi at the Tropicana

Sat. 5-11pm; Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2pm.

Soup, overstuffed sandwiches, made-to-order pizza and desserts, 24/7.

Casa Di Napoli

Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes including pasta, veal and seafood, homemade salad and breads.

French Quarter Buffet

Seafood, steaks, a Bayou salad bar and homemade desserts, self-serve cappuccino machine. Mon.-Thurs. 12-4pm lunch; $19.99 (plus tax) Mon.–Thurs. dinner 4-9pm, $25.99. Fri., 4-10pm, $29.99. Sat. noon-3pm lunch, $19.99; dinner, 4-10pm, $29.99. Sun. 10am-1pm, $21.99; 1-9pm, $27.99.

House of Blues Restaurant

236-BLUE. New Orleansstyle restaurant and bar.

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Johnny Rockets

348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more. Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 8am-mid.; Fri.Sat., 8am-2am.

Mansion Cafe

Hearth-baked biscuits, overstuffed sandwiches, hearty salads and more. Home of the $3 Big Easy Burger.

Oshi Sushi & Sake

343-4330. A 32-seat oasis for classic Japanese sushi and sake from chef Tony Fok, located in the Rib & Chophouse. Hours: Wed.Fri., 5-10pm; Sat., 5-11pm. Closed Sun.-Tues.

Rib & Chophouse

Steaks, chops, chicken and fresh seafood, char-grilled to specification. Raw bar plus the freshest catch.

Royal Noodle House

Located next to the Fortune Gaming Pavilion on the casino floor; authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes.

Starbucks Coffee

Open. Mon-Sun 7am-mid. Signature drinks, including lattes and other specialty coffee drinks and pastry selection.

Tropicana 340-4000 il Verdi

Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.

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New seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine under the direction 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 Dynasty

Traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known.

Seaside Cafe

This 24-hour dining experience offers updated casual fare.

Tropicana’s The Marketplace: A Dam Good Deli

“Mom and Pop”-style deli featuring a variety of overstuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups.

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Classic Boardwalk treats including footlong hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.

Corkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ribs & BBQ

Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickorysmoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and salads.

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

Create-A-Cone

Patrons choose their favorite flavor and toppings. Then the staff mixes them together on a marble slab. Dine-in or take-out.

348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.

Fiesta Buffet

The Palm

Hooters

Seafood, burgers and â&#x20AC;&#x153;nearly world-famousâ&#x20AC;? chicken wings served by the famous Hooters girls.

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347-7770. Catch your favorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood menu.

Carmineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

572-9300. The renowned New York family-style Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients in large portions.

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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11am; Sat. & Sun. 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm. Nightly seafood buffet for $24.95 per person (complimentary lobster tail on Fridays). Hours: Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thurs. noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Fri. noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm; Sat. 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm; Sun. 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm.

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344-7256. thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes.

P.F. Changâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s China Bistro

348-4600. Traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative contemporary creations that demonstrate modern influences on the modern Asian palette.

Red Square

344-9100. Famed restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant recreates centuries of Russian history. The dining room, flanked with two ice columns, gives way to an ice-topped 32-foot bar.

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Transportation Center: Stewart’s Root Beer

Famous for its root beer, ice cream floats, and hot dogs, Stewart’s is now located in Tropicana’s Transportation Center, serving all its popular snacks and goodies.

Trump Marina 1-800-777-8477; 441-2000 The Bayside Buffet

An all you can eat International buffet has all your traditional favorites in a relaxing atmosphere lunch and dinner Mon.Thurs. ($16.99 pls. tax.), or sample the lavish breakfast buffet from 8am -11:30am daily ($12.99 pls. 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.

Cosimo’s Pizza

Casual and classic Italian cuisine from pizza to Eggplant Parmigiana to Chicken Florentino.

DJ’s Steakhouse

Surround yourself with western charm while savoring gourmet steaks, chop, and seafood. Serving CAB prime meats and the freshest fish available. A Sunday through Thursday Three Course Chef Special Dinner menu is available for $35 per person. Open for dinner Fri.-Tue. 6pm.

Hooters

449-9300. Seafood, salad, “nearly world-famous” chicken wings and the “more than a mouthful burger” all served by the Hooters girls.

Harbor View

Elegant, intimate dining. Serving the finest gourmet seafood and Italian specialties. Best views of the Marina and Atlantic City skyline. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun 6pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm.

Imperial Court

lections. Open for dinner.

Rainforest Café

On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainforestcafe.com. Exotic salads, pastas, burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.

Superb Chinese cuisine with exotic offerings and assortment of familiar items. Open for dinner for Friday - Sunday 6pm.

Roberto’s

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Food Court

Full breakfast fare. Also serving deli-style lunch and casual dinners. Open 24 hours.

Trump Plaza 441-6000 24 Central Cafe

An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood and from Asian dishes to the latest martinis available.

China Cafe & Sushi Chef

Boardwalk Terrace (overlooking the ocean), 5720866. A fusion of unique Asian cuisine ranging from Cantonese to Japanese accompanied by an assortment of selections available at the Noodle and Sushi Bar.

Evo

2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. evorestaurant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brickoven pizzas.

Max’s

Located on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features U.S.D.A. prime certified Angus beef and seafood se-

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Serving northern and southern Italian cuisine in a setting that overlooks the ocean. With Starbucks, Sbarro, Nathan’s Famous, Arthur Treacher’s, Häagen-Dazs and Sarah’s Cookies.

Trump Taj Mahal 449-1000 Dynasty

Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.

Hard Rock Café

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a rock ’n’ roll ambiance.

Il Mulino New York

Offers two distinct, sideby-side dining experiences, the fine dining restaurant, Il Mulino New York and the more casual, newer concept, Trattoria Il Mulino.

Trattoria Il Mulino

Casual dining experience offers a lounge. Has an open kitchen with a pizza oven and a communal table.

Moon at Dynasty

Serving specialty cocktails, including the Sake-tini, along with sushi creations and fully cooked selections.

The Rim

A gourmet noodle bar right off the casino floor. Sit at the circular bar and watch chefs prepare your meal or dine at a private table.

Royal Albert’s Palace

On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine.

Safari Steak House

Decorated in a rustic jungle theme, the steakhouse received the Gold award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences.

Sultan’s Feast

Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order, a gourmet pizza station and dessert station. $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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Burger

Savor great burgers with an amazing choice of toppings.

The perfect place for a light breakfast, sandwiches, salads, paninis and gelato.

Plate American Cafe Breakfast anytime.

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Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern

2300 Fairmount Ave. 3442439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. institution. Italian fare.

Angeloni’s II Restaurant

2400 Arctic Ave. 344-7875. angelonis.com. Fine Italian cuisine and impressive wine selection.

Atlantic City Bar & Grill

1219 Pacific Ave. (Corner of S.Carolina & Pacific). 3488080. atlanticcitybar.com. Lobster, homemade pizza, BBQ ribs.

Chelsea Prime

111 S. Chelsea Ave. , inside Chelsea hotel. thechelsea-ac. com. 348-2200. A steakhouse in the setting of a 1940s supper club with indoor and outdoor seating, a cocktail lounge with a curvilinear bar, and entertainment.

Flying Cloud Café

800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Gardner’s Basin. 345-8222.Relaxed, waterfront dining specializing in seafood.

Girasole Ristorante

1100. meltingpotcom. Fondue restaurant offers unique and interactive dining experience.

first steakhouse and brewery, now serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks.

Mexico Restaurant

20 Pennsylvania Ave. 3453290. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner.

3108 Pacific Ave. 345-5554. girasoleac.com. Serving Mediterranean Italian cuisine daily. Holiday specials.

3810 Ventnor Ave. 3440366. mexicorestaurant. com. Cocktail lounge serving authentic Mexican food & beer.

Imperial Inn

Old Waterway Inn

3124 Atlantic Ave. 3478810. Serving exceptional Mandarin, Szechwan and Cantonese food.

Irish Pub

St. James Pl. at the Boardwalk. 344-9063. theirishpub.com. Open 24 hours.

Kelsey and Kim’s

201 Melrose Ave. 350-6800. Classic Southern soul food with a twist, including fried chicken and waffles. Open daily 7am-10pm; BYOB/cash only.

Knife & Fork

1700 W. Riverside Dr. 3471793. Specializing in seafood and steak. Open for dinner Wed. through Sun. 5-10pm.

Pic A Lilli Pub

229 S. Tennessee Ave. 3441113. Open 24/7. Full Menu. Serving lunch & dinner daily. Try their wings.

Redding’s

1545 Pacific Ave. 348-3270. Offering the ultimate in southern cuisine with bar specials every day from 4-7pm.

3600 Atlantic Ave. Corner of Atlantic and Pacific aves. knifeandforkinn.com. 3441133. Historic landmark restaurant with the finest seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

8 S. Morris Ave. 345-4916. Popular hangout is open 24 hours, daily. Mon.-Fri. Happy hour 11:30am-1pm, 4-6pm.

Little Saigon

Dock’s Oyster House

Los Amigos

111 S. Chelsea Ave., inside Chelsea hotel. thechelseaac.com.1-800-548-3030. Retro-style diner with hideaway cocktail lounge.

Chelsea Pub

2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood, classic seafood soups, bar and raw bar.

El Charro!

2430 Fairmount Ave. Authentic Mexican restaurant serving lunch & dinner.

2801 Arctic Ave. 347-9119. Authentic Vietnamese and vegetarian cuisine. 1926 Atlantic Ave. 344-2293. losamigosrest.com. Mexican.

Melaka Restaurant

28 S. Tennessee Ave. 3448928. Malaysian and Chinese cuisine.

The Melting Pot

2112 Atlantic Ave., 441-

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White House Sub Shop

2308 Arctic Ave. 345-8599. A.C.’s legendary sub shop.

Wine Down Restaurant

151 S. New York Ave. 3506349. Banquet facilities, weddings, birthdays, holiday parties, corporate meetings, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tues.-Thurs. 7-11pm; Fri.Sat., 7pm-mid.

Brigantine Andre’s Italian Restaurant

1312 W. Brigantine Ave. 2661124. Serving pizza, subs, steaks, Italian dinners, grilled seafood, cappuccino and desserts. Take-out, eat-in and delivery. Open 10:30am-10pm.

2020 Atlantic Ave. 344-5833. serioussteaks.com. Corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list.

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Teplitzky’s

1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view.

Tony Boloney’s Pizzeria

300 Oriental Ave. (Corner of Oriental and Vermont St.). 344-8669. tonybaloneys. com. Unique pizzas and award-winning subs.

Tun Tavern

Two Convention Way. 3477800. tuntavern.com. A.C.’s

32nd St. and Revere Blvd. Newly opened restaurant, bar and package goods store.

Laguna Grill Martini Bar

L’Aragosta Ristorante

3400 Brigantine Blvd. 2662808. Northern and Southern Italian cuisine.

Macedonian Grill

3015 Brigantine Blvd. at 31st St. 264-8801. macedoniangrill.com. Specializing in Mediterranean and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Yuki Hana

3628 Brigantine Blvd. 2667608. Japanese/Chinese restaurant with a full sushi bar.

Downbeach Ventnor, Margate & Longport Barrels

9 S. Granville Ave., Margate. 823-4400. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food. Also in Linwood.

China Dumpling Seafood Resaurant

5200 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor. 822-6888. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Specializing in Dim Sum.

Dino’s Subs & Pizza

8016 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-6602 or 822-0670. Open daily, 7-11:30am. Breakfast entrees, sandwiches and subs. Party trays for all occasions. Pick up, eat in and delivery.

Downbeach Deli

Jerusalem Glatt Kosher Restaurant

6410 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 600-822-2266. Casual family atmosphere. Large party reservations suggested.

9700 Amherst Ave., Margate. 823-1163. steveandcookies. com. Menu highlights fresh seafood and produce and prime cuts of meat.

La Fontana

Tomatoe’s

20 Douglas Ave., Margate. Gourmet Italian cuisine. Take out anytime.

Lamberti

9707 Amherst Ave., Margate. 487-6001. sunsetonthebay. com. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Happy hour daily 3-7pm with half-price appetizers and reduced drink prices at the bar only.

Liang House Imperial East

7800 Ventnor Avenue, Margate. 487-8052. Open daily 11:30am-9:30pm. Modern Chinese cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner specials. “We deliver, even to the beach.” Free parking lot.

Maynard’s Café

9306 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-8423. Lunch and dinner specials.

8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 823-7310. Serving up a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily, 8am-7:30pm.

Matteo’s Beach Bay Café

Dune

9210 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-4759. Authentic Japanese cuisine.

9510 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 487-7450. PrixFixe menu available. Reservations suggested.

Fedeli’s Italian Restaurant 9403 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 822-1293. Home of authentic home-cooked Italian cuisine and two-forone specials.

Gertrude’s

7309 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 823-3003. gertrudesventnor.com. Dinner from 5pm nightly. Under the direction of chef Neil Elsohn.

Hannah G’s

7310 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 823-1466. (Cafe located at 7303 Ventnor Ave. 822-6000).

Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay

7801 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 823-6700. Lunch and dinner specials.

Miyako

Red Room Café

141 N. Dorset Ave., Ventnor. 822-1067. Gourmet pizzas, Italian specialties.

Shore Club Crabhouse, Bar & Grill (Caffe Luciano) 303 Longport Blvd., Longport (in the Seaview Harbor Marina). 822-1002. shoreclubbar.com. Great views of Egg Harbor Bay. Lunch, dinner and bar.

Sofia

9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate. com. This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Greek/ Mediterranean cuisine.

9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535 or tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood entrees.

Ventura’s Greenhouse

106 Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. venturasgreenhouse.com. Lunch & dinner specials and late-night fare.

Yama Japanese Restaurant 5305 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 822-8105.

Mainland 800 Bay Restaurant & Bar

800 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 926-3500. 800bayrestaurant.com. Open daily from 11:30am.

Athenian Garden

619 New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway Twp. 748-1818. Authentic Greek cuisine.

Atlantic City Sub Shop

Heather Croft Sq., Northfield. 646-7799. atlanticcitysubshops.com. Eat-in, take-out, delivery and party trays.

A Touch of Italy

Black Horse Pike, Cardiff/ EHT. 646-1855. touchofitaly. net. Serving veal, seafood, pasta, steaks and brick-oven pizzas. Banquet facilities.

Barrels

Rt. 9, Central Square, Linwood. 926-9900. barrelsfoods.com. Italian food in intimate setting. Also in Margate.

Berkshire Grill

Black Horse Pike at English Creek Ave., EHT. 272-8808. berkshiregrill.net. Great seafood and thick, juicy, tender steaks.

Bombay Indian Restaurant

English Creek Shopping Ctr., Rt. 40 & English Creek Rd.,

EHT. 646-4445. Authentic Indian dining experience.

Cavallino Nero

4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. Lunch, dinner and latenight. Italian specialties.

Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant

800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-3663, charliesbar.com. Popular buffalo wings. No credit cards. Over 15 TVs for sporting events.

Chickie’s and Pete’s

6055 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 272-1930. chickiesandpetes.com. Sports-themed bar/restaurant.

Cousin Mario’s

5401 Harding Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 6252523. (Formerly the Epic Grille). Pizza and Italian specialties. Happy hour noon7pm weekdays.

Crab Trap

2 Broadway, Somers Pt. 927-7377, thecrabtrap. com Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, homemade breads, desserts and more.

East Bay Crab & Grill

Cardiff Plaza, EHT. 2727721. eastbaycrab.com. Specializing in All-U-Can Eat Crabs, early bird menu.12 entrees under $12 menu.

Kelsey & Kim’s Soul Food

52 N Main St, Pleasantville. 08232 484-8448. Classic Southern style Soul Food with a twist. Hours: daily 11am-10pm.

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Family restaurant, casual dining.

Fuji

210 New Rd., No. 4, Linwood Green Plaza, Linwood. 926-8861. Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi and steak. Continued on next page

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Gaspareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Harbor Village Square, EHT. Ocean Heights Ave. & Zion Road, Bargaintown. 6532112. gaspares.com. Quaint, cozy and casual serving lunch, dinner, take-out and delivery.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

6708 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 383-2588. (Ginza II located in English Creek Shopping Ctr., EHT. 383-3999) Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar.

Goodfellows, W.L.

310 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway; 652-1942. Home of the French Fried Lobster Tail.

Johnny Rockets

Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. johnnyrockets.com. 1960sthemed classic burger joint and more.

Jo-Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Grille

6106 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp. 641-8332. jojosi-

taliangrille.com. Homemade Italian specialties.

La Hacienda

265 S. New York Rd. (Route 9), Galloway, 652-6050. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine.

La Pizzatega

Linwood Greene, Rt. 9, Linwood. 653-8442. Serving seafood, veal pasta, steak, subs and salads.

Library III

6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655. libraryiii.com. Crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar.

Los Mangos

229 S Main Street, Pleasantville. 677-6868. letseat.at/losmangos. South American and Caribbean cuisine. Open Tues.-Sun. for lunch and dinner. BYOB.

Mangia by the Greens

3016 Ocean Heights Ave., EHT. 601-8369. Lunch, dinner, late-night snacks, pizza. Free delivery to EHT, Linwood, Northfield, and Somers Point.

Mount Fuji

136 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 383-8881. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi bar.

The Nizamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 677-8829. Northern and Southern Indian food.

Oyster Creek Inn

41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point. 652-8565.

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784 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 646-6555. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads.

Sakura

4215 Black Horse Pike (Hamilton Commons shopping center), Mays Landing. 485-0071. Japanese cuisine w/ Japanese steak, seafood house and sushi bar.

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February 27 - March 5, 2011

ONE JUIC Y JACKPOT! Restaurant Week Prix Fixe Menus LUNCH: $15.11

DINNER: $33.11

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