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intro W E L C O m E T O TA S T E O F S O u T H J E r S E Y, Atlantic City Weekly’s 2012 Summer/Fall dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this 21st 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 hosting 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 spring and summer. You’ll also be able to access this guide, and our weekly dining listings and features, online at acweekly.com. Bon appetit!
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 609-6464848 or fax 609-646-7338. All material in Taste of South Jersey® is copyright 2012 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 info@acweekly.com Editor Jeff Schwachter Associate Editors Lori Hoffman, Ray Schweibert Art Director Craig Billow Production Manager Holly Siemon Graphic Designers LeTera Haynes, Dionna Gary, Michael Porto, Julius D’Antonio Production Coordinator Kathleen Holmes-Disbrow, ext. 14 Advertising Account Executives Kimberly Hayes, ext. 17; Jordan Silberman, ext. 22; Amy Walsh, ext. 18; Madelon Woller, ext. 21 Classified Advertising Rogena Mitchell, ext. 28 Accounts Receivable Jean Kelly Circulation Manager Bill Beck, ext. 24; bbeck@acweekly.com Publisher Lewis B. Steiner, ext. 11; lsteiner@acweekly.com
On the cover: Chelsea Prime
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diningguide For casino restaurants and independent establishments located within casino properties, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. For more listings, visit acweekly.com.
AtlAntic city Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern
2300 Fairmount Ave. 3442439. angelosfairmounttavern.com. An A.C. institution, Angelo’s Italian fare has flourished for three generations.
Chelsea Prime
A Proud Founding Sponsor of the Atlantic City Airshow
111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel). thechelseaac.com. 428-4545. A steakhouse in the setting of a 1940s supper club. Indoor and outdoor seating and a cocktail lounge with bar and entertainment.
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Tropicana. 340-4000. tropicana.net. Seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine. Has a sushi and raw bar. Hours: Wed.Sun. 6-11pm. Located on the casino level in the South Tower.
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Teplitzky’s
111 S. Chelsea Ave. (Inside Chelsea hotel). 428-4550. thechelsea-ac.com. Retrostyle diner with cocktail lounge and coffee shop.
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.”
Hard Rock Café
On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Open 11am-mid. daily (till 1am Fri.Sat.).
Mussel Bar
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to culinary excellence to raise “eating at the bar” to a whole new level. A selection of over 150 Belgian and domestic beers will be perfect accompaniment.
Revel, revelresorts.com. 855-348-0500. Awardwinning chef and master of Belgian cuisine, Robert Wiedmaier, will blend the comfort of a pub, live rock and roll, the energy of a sports bar, and commitment
DownbeAch Ventnor, Margate & Longport
Sofia
9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. sofiaofmargate.com. Authentic Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.
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Where passion meets flavor “The Most Stylish Non-Casino Restaurant in South Jersey.” – Zagat
Hot & Cold Subs, Salads, Pizza
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Ocean City Asbury Ave.
Ventnor
609-525-0460
609-823-2552
Ocean City 55th St.
Absecon
609-525-0434
609-646-6555
Inside Harrah’s & Bally’s Atlantic City
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Come home to Cousin Mario’s
9314 Amherst Avenue • Margate 609.822.9111 • sofiaofmargate.com
Hibachi Grill
& Supreme Buffet 3940 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Located Across From The Hamilton Mall
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CASINOdining GUIDE Atlantic club (Formerly the Hilton)
Dino’s Subs of Northfield
Mainland Cousin Mario’s
5401 Hardin Hwy. (Route 40), Mays Landing. 625-2523. cousinmarios.com. Pizza and Italian specialties. Happyhour noon-7pm weekdays.
Dino’s of Northfield
1620 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 646-6602. dinosnorthfield. com. Subs, pizza. Pick-up, eat-in, delivery.
Cappuccino’s
Jo Jo’s Italian Grille
Pleasantville and Egg Harbor Twp (both on Black Horse Pike). jojositalianrestaurant. com. A family tradition since 1972. Homemade Italian specialties.
Ram’s Head Inn
9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 652-1700. ramsheadinn.com. Fine dining. Traditional American specialties with contemporary flair.
Sack O’ Subs Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern
Towne of Historic Smithville, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-0544. Family restaurant, casual dining.
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.
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
4450 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0888. hibachibuffetusa.com.
Johnny Rockets
Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing. johnnyrockets.com. 1960sthemed classic burger joint and more.
784 White Horse Pike, Absecon. 646-6555. sackosubs.com. Hot and cold subs, homemade soups and salads. Also in Ocean City.
Shore Diner
6710 Tilton Rd., Egg Harbor Twp. 641-3669. shorediner. com. Diner fare, specials and extraordinary beer and wine selection.
Smithville Inn
Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. smithvilleinn.com Traditional area hotspot.
A Touch of Italy
6629 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 646-1855. Fine Italian cuisine and lounge. 3-4-5 Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3:45-6pm, Sun. 2-5pm. $3 drafts, $4 house wines and well drinks, $5 tapas menu. Live music Tues.Sat. 6-10pm.
Coffee and espresso bar plus pastry shop, soups and sandwiches. Open Sun. through Thurs. from 7am to 11pm and Fri. and Sat. from 7am to 1am.
The Coffee Shop
Open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Cornucopia Buffet
BBQ Buffet with pork ribs, steamed mussels, Jersey corn-on-cob and more. Cost: $18.50 plus tax but currently available for $12.99 as a special cash promotion. Kids, $6.99 ($8.99 regular price). Hours: Wed., Thurs., Sun., noon8pm; Fri., Sat. noon-9pm.
BB’s Burgers & Beer
Open Sun. through Thurs. from noon to mid. and Fri. and Sat. from noon to 1am.
ONO Chinese Bistro and Bar
Open Sun. and Thurs. from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm; Happy Hour at bar 5-7pm.
Patsy’s Italian Trattoria
Patsy’s in New York was Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant. Hours: Open Sun., Mon., and Tues. from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. For reservations, call 340-7585.
Simon AC Steak & Seafood
Contemporary American steakhouse. Open Sun., Wed., and Thurs. from 5:30pm to 10pm and Fri. and Sat. from 5:30pm to 11pm. Happy Hour at bar 5-7pm.
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BALLY’s 340-2000 Arturo’s
Enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared with a contemporary, New York fare in the sophisticated setting of this awardwinning trattoria. Open daily Sat.-Thurs. Seating begins at 5:30pm.
Bally’s Brunch at The Reserve
Brunch every Sunday at the Reserve, 10am–2 pm. $39.99 per person. Features a meat carving and egg station, as well as a stunning dessert menu prepared by celebrated Executive Pastry Chef Deborah Pellegrino.
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy all your signature favorites; also the home of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory.
Corner Café
Serving fresh bagels baked on-site, sandwiches, salads, cupcakes and much more. Open daily and ideal for a quick bite to eat.
Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Renowned Atlantic City restaurateurs Maureen Shay and Frank Dougherty open the doors to their newest venture. Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood features extensive raw bar and fresh seafood.
Johnny Rockets
340-0099. A retro ’50sstyle Boardwalk restaurant. Breakfast served daily from 8-11am. Lunch and dinner Continued on page 10
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taste menu guide Continued from PAGE 8 served daily from 11am-1am Sun.-Thurs., 11am-3am Fri. & Sat.
Nanking Restaurant
Featuring Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuisines. Open daily with hours that extend late into the night.
Noodle Village
Offering an extensive selection of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese comfort foods.
Pickles Deli
New York style deli with oversized sandwiches. Hours:128pm Mon.-Thurs.; 12-9pm Fri-Sun. Outside seating on the Boardwalk will remain open till 10pm daily.
The Reserve/Preview Bar
Bally’s iconic culinary experience. Experience chef Joseph Muldoon’s flawless execution of both seafood and steaks. Open Wed.-Sat., with seating beginning at 5:30pm.
6ix: A Bistro
American bistro. Breakfast served anytime. American style bistro open 7 days-a-week and 24 hours on weekends. New Table-Side-Buffet offering features snow crab, steak, and pasta on select days from 5 to 10pm
Taste of the Shore
Featuring Primo Pizza, Sack O’Subs.
WILD WILD WEST at Bally’s 340-2000 Gold Tooth Gerties
Boasting fresh bagels and homemade pizza daily, this seasonal food-stop offers not only bottled beers, ice-cream and French fries, but also outside Boardwalk seating.
Wild About Wings
Deep fried southern chicken and wings. Choose sauces that range from “Mild” to “Smokin’ A$@ Hot”. Open till midnight on weekdays and till 6am on weekends.
BORGATA 1-866-MYBORGATA Bobby Flay Steak
Choose from a variety of regional steaks and seafood.
Borgata Buffet
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 (plus tax) Mon.Thurs. 4-8pm; Fri. 4-9pm; Sat. 4-10pm; Sun. 8am-3p for brunch; 4p-9p for dinner. The Continental
Bread + Butter
Griddled sandwiches served with an array of premiere beverages and desserts.
Fornelletto
Celebrated chef Stephan Kalt’s new restaurant offering traditional Southern Italian fare.
Gypsy Bar
Wolfgang Puck American Grille
Contemporary American cuisine in two distinctive dining areas.
Caesars
Fun, relaxing dining experience.
348-4411
Izakaya
Atlantic Grill
A modern Japanese pub from Michael Schulson.
N.O.W. (Noodles of the World) Asian fusion.
Old Homestead Steak House
Domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef is the signature dish of this steakhouse.
Roma
Casual cafe with pizza, pasta, panini, fresh salads.
Grilled fish, steaks, raw bar and exquisite sushi. Open Fri.Tues., with seatings beginning at 5:30pm.
Boardwalk Beer Garden
Now offers food, made-toorder, straight from Baltimore’s famous Crab Cake purveyor Philip’s Seafood.
Boardwalk Buffet
Mia
348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine from celebrated chefs Chris Scarduzio and George Perrier. Open for lunch, 11:30am to 5pm, and dinner, 5 to 10pm, Wed.-Sun. Happy Hour from 3pm till 5pm.
Morton’s
449-1044. mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads.
Nero’s Tuscan Steakhouse
Prime steaks and seafood, this restaurant serves up farm to table specials on a daily basis. Open Fri.-Sat. 5:30- 10:30pm. Caesars Brunch at Nero’s Tuscan Steak House for $49.99 (Total Rewards pricing) , open 10am till 2pm on Sun.
Celebrated chef Michael Mina combines cutting-edge technology and design elements with his signature and acclaimed approach to seafood.
Buffet features breakfast through the summer for $15.99, lunch $18.99, and dinner $29.99 (with Total Rewards card) Mon.-Fri.Sat.-Sun., dinner is $34.99, and features wine, filet mignon, and extensive seafood.
Sunroom
Cafe Roma
Buddakan
KWI
674-0100. buddakanac.com. Restaurant includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks. Happy hour Sun.-Fri., 2-6pm, discounted apps and cocktails in the bar area.
SeaBlue
Lobby of The Water Club featuring tapas and small bits.
The Cafeteria
Full of quick food options.
The Metropolitan
French bistro-style cafe serves classic and contemporary American dishes.
Open 24/7 with a breakfast buffet daily. Traditional noodle bar. Open Mon.-Thurs. Noon-1am, open even later Fri.-Sun. Happy (Lucky) Hour features $8 specials from 3 to 5pm.
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Tazza
Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
The Pier Shops at Caesars:
The Continental
674-8300, continentalac.com.
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TRADITIONAL TOUCH TRADITIONAL TOUCH
A FAMILY TRADITION 30 YEARS OF FINE ITALIAN DINING “Fresh Wild Fish”
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An “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge. $5 Happy hour includes apps and signature cocktails.
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. 11:30am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm.
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.
GOLDEN NUGGET The Bayside Buffet
Buffet has all your traditional favorites. 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. 8am8pm; Fri.-Sun. 8am-9pm.
Chart House
Classic seafood house. Open Tues-Thurs. 4-10pm; Fri. 4-11pm; Sat. 12:30-11pm; Sun. 12:3010pm; closed Monday. Reservations are recommended. Call 340-5030 or visit chart-house.com.
The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant
Live Music Tues. – Sat. Dinner Mon.-Sat 4-10:30pm Sunday 2-10pm
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Seasonal bayfront bar and restaurant.
Grotto
Classic Italian cuisine. Open Sun.-Wed. 11am-10pm; Thurs.-Sat. 11am-11pm (bar open to 2am).
Lillie’s Asian Cuisine
Located on the casino floor adjacent to the Asian gaming pit, offers Cantonese and Szechwan flavors with a Pan-Asian flair. Hours: Sun.Thurs. noon-mid. ; Fri.,-Sat. noon-2am.
SMITHVILLE INN The “Inn” Place to Be
Michael Patrick’s Brasserie Open 24/7. European style brasserie that serves an upscale menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, located directly off the atrium and casino.
The Poolside Café
Located on the 5th Floor, with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic City skyline. Enjoy light fare by the pool.
New American Cuisine 3 Nights of Live Music 33 Varieties of Beer | 150 bottles of Wine 1 North New York Road • Smithville, NJ 08205 (609) 652-7777 • www.SmithvilleInn.com
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taste menu guide Continued from preceding page
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
The original Vic & Anthony’s in Houston is routinely voted one of America’s 10 best steakhouses with succulent beef, lobster and unique appetizers.
Tazza
Cafe open 24 hours with salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
Waterfront Buffet
Classic burgers and more. Fri.: Noon - 7am; Sat.-Thurs. : Noon – 5am
Extensive buffet items. Cost: $29.99 (plus tax, $22.99 kids) for dinner daily; $23.99 (plus tax, $10.99, kids) for brunch. Hours: Sun. 9am2pm (brunch), 2-9pm (dinner). Mon. & Thurs. 1-9pm; Tues.-Wed.-Fri. 4-9pm. Sat. 9am-2pm (brunch), 2-10pm (dinner).
Bluepoint Bar
Resorts
Harrah’s Resort 441-5000 Bill’s Bar and Burger
A raw-bar experience where fresh seafood, shellfish and a variety of martinis are the house specialties.
Dos Caminos
Authentic Mexican delights including signature dishes like tacos, ceviche, and guacamole. Open Sun.-Thurs., 5pm11pm; Fri.-Sat., 5pm-1am. Reservations: 441-5575.
Luke Palladino at Harrah’s Resort
Italian restaurant using fresh, locally-sourced produce and gourmet ingredients from Italy. Open Mon.-Thurs., 5-9:30pm; Fri. 5-10pm; Sat. 5-10:30pm; Sun., 5-9pm. Reservations: 441-5576.
McCormick & Schmick’s
More than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood featured on a menu that changes twice daily.
Sammy D’s
A retro coffee shop that gives modern and casual American cuisine a unique twist. Bar offers daily drink specials. Open 24 hours Wed.-Sat., 7am10pm Sun.-Tues.
The Steakhouse
Gourmet restaurant offers a raw-bar, roast prime rib, shrimp Wellington and more.
Taste of the Shore
Food emporium features Primo Pizza, Sack O’ Subs, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory.
Buddakan
344-6000 Boardwalk Perks
Coffee shop with deli sandwiches. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am -5pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-11pm.
Breadsticks Cafe & Grill
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare. Open 24 hours daily.
The Buffet
Open Mon.-Thurs. 12pm8pm; Fri., Sat. 12pm-10pm; Sun. 12pm-9pm. Cost: $29.95 (all- you- can-eat crab legs and shrimp); $24.95 with Resorts Star Card.
American Cut
Iron Chef Marc Forgione pairs his award-winning, modern and signature take on fine dining with the comforts of the new American steakhouse.
Azure by Allegretti
Brings together the flavors of Chef Allegretti’s culinary experiences. He pairs the flavors of his Italian heritage with his own French culinary pedigree to create a modern take on Riviera classics.
Central Michel Richard
Zagat Award-winning Italian restaurant. Sunday Brunch 9:30am-2pm available for $44.95 per person. Closed Mon.-Tues. Open Wed.-Sat. 6pm-11pm.
Chef Richard’s latest version of his celebrated James Beard Award-winning restaurant, Central Michel Richard, offering such Central signature dishes as a lobster burger and 72-hour short rib. Open for lunch and dinner.
Eastwind Noodle Bar
Distrito Cantina
Capriccio
Noodle bar open Sun.-Thurs. 1pm-1am; Fri., Sat. 1pm-2am.
Gallagher’s Steakhouse
340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse located on Resorts’ dining level. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm. Gallagher’s Burger Bar located across the hall.
Revel Amada
Iron Chef Jose Garces presents an authentic Andalusian tapas bar.
From Chef Jose Garces, is a festive margarita bar with a selection of 100 tequilas and modern Mexican street food from the Guapos take-out window. It’s a street truck setup on the casino floor.
Lugo Caffé
An energetic brasserie offering a fresh take on modern Italian classics. Chef Stefano Chiaruga will serve up homemade pastas, Neapolitanstyle brick oven pizza, mozzarella made fresh on-site, and meatballs.
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Luke’s Kitchen and Marketplace
Featuring cuisine prepared by lauded chef Luke Palladino. An 80-seat eatery serving up eclectic fare using fresh, seasonal ingredients. A specialty gourmet market will also offer salumi, a variety of specialty olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, pasta, and beer and wine by the bottle. Open daily, 6am-2am.
Mussel Bar
Award-winning chef and master of Belgian cuisine, Robert Wiedmaier, will blend the comfort of a pub, live rock and roll, the energy of a sports bar, and commitment to culinary excellence to raise “eating at the bar” to a whole new level. A selection of over 150 Belgian and domestic beers will be perfect accompaniment.
O Bistro and Wine Bar
Chef Michel Richard’s second restaurant at Revel will feature small plates — sliders, wings, Richard’s trademark goat cheese Caesar salad — and a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
O Bistro Dining Room
Chef Michel Richard’s take on classic breakfast favorites. Open Sat.-Sun. 8-11pm.
One
Features American cuisine with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe.
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Village Whiskey
There is also a breakfast menu serving a choice of eight made-to-order hot breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and other offerings from 7-11am Mon.-Fri. and 10-11:30am on Saturday and Sunday.
From Chef Jose Garces, serves spirits and artfully crafted cocktails alongside classic American cuisine.
SHOWBOAT
Foundation Room Restaurant
343-4000 Casa Di Napoli
Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian dishes.
Tapas style menu. Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 6-10pm. Reservations recommended; dress code is business casual.
Crossroads
French Quarter Buffet
Food Network star Chef Aaron Sanchez purveys delicious appetizers like citrus marinated steak tacos with Cotija cheese and roasted tomatillo salsa, and American classics like lobster macaroni & cheese, slow cooked ribs and buttermilk fried chicken.
Earl of Sandwich
Popular restaurant chain featuring sandwiches, salads and desserts. Open 24-7.
Cost (all prices with Total Rewards card) : Mon.-Thurs. $31.99; Fri. $35.99; Saturday - All-You-Can-Eat Filet and Lobster, $37.99; Sun. $35.99. Hours: Fri.: 4-10pm; Sat. 12-10pm; Sun.-Thurs. 12–9pm.
Hibachi Steakhouse ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT! & Sushi Bar NEW STYLE
Lunch
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Available 7 Days A Week!
Monday-Sunday (7 Days a week) 11:30AM-3:30pm Adults $14.95
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3:30pm-10:30pm Monday-Sunday (7 Days a week) Adults $22.95
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Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
6708 Black HorseAuthentic Pike Japanese
3003 English Creek
Cuisine Prepared By Next to TJ Maxx
English Creek Shopping Ctr.
Master Chef Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 Egg Harbor Twp., NJOur 08234 Gift Certificates Available Zagat Rated 2007
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LUNCH 7 Days A Week
DINNER 7 Days A Week
Adults $14.95
Adults $22.95
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Johnny Rockets
348-0725. A retro ’50s-style restaurant featuring classic burgers and more. Hours:
Sushi • Sashimi • Grill
3:30 pm – 10:30 pm
www.ginza-us.com 3003 English Creek #E7
6708 Black Horse Pike
English Creek Shopping Center Next To ShopRite Egg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234
Next To TJ Maxx Egg Harbor NJ, 08234
609.383.2588
609.383.3999 www.ginza-us.com
Jo Jo's
Italian Grille
Since 1972
Southern Mediterranean Cuisine Featuring Homemade Italian Specialties Veal, Seafood, Chicken, Sandwiches, Salads & More! • Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
Early Birds $13.95 Black Horse Pike & Main St. Pleasanville, NJ 609-646-8332
Sun.-Thurs. 4-6pm • Fri. & Sat. 3-5pm Includes Complimentary Mussels Enjoy Cocktails at our Pleasantville Location
6106 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Township 609-641-8332
Dine-In, Take-Out, Delivery • Major Credit Card
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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.
Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | Lounge
Hours: 5:30pm-mid. Lounge: 5:30pm-2am. Restaurant open Wed.-Sun. Certified USDA Prime steaks, sushi rolls and an extensive list of craft beers, wines and signature cocktails. Scarduzio’s Brunch: Sun. 10am-2pm, $29.99.
turing a variety of overstuffed sandwiches along with homemade soups.
Boardwalk Favorites
Classic Boardwalk treats including foot-long hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies, soft pretzels, cotton candy, corn dogs, and pizza.
Create-A-Cone
Patrons choose their favorite flavor and toppings. Then the staff mixes them together on a marble slab. Dine-in or takeout.
Fiesta Buffet
Abundant selection. Cost: $18.95 (plus tax) for breakfast and brunch Mon.–Fri. 8–11am; Sat. & Sun. 8am–1pm. Dinner buffet for $24.95 per person. Hours: Sun.-Fri. 8am-3pm; dinner served 4-8pm; Sat. 8am-3pm; 4-9pm dinner.
Worship Surf Bar
Wings, tacos, sliders, sandwiches and salads. 609-3434088; Fri. 4pm-2am; Sat. noon-2am; Sun. noon-10pm.
Tropicana
Hooters
Seafood, burgers and “nearly world-famous” chicken wings served by the famous Hooters girls.
340-4000
The Quarter at the Tropicana:
il Verdi
A Dam Good Sports Bar
Upscale gourmet Italian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance.
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Seafood restaurant, featuring locally grown food and wine. 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 fea-
347-7770. Catch your favorite game while eating a meal with everything from beef to seafood menu.
Carmine’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.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant. com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.
The Palm
344-7256. thepalm.com. Known for its aged prime beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and outstanding American and Italian dishes.
Teplitzky’s
P.F. Chang’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 Chodorow’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.
Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
348-8600. Authentic pubs were imported from Ireland and reassembled here. Pub fare and modern interpretations of classic Irish dishes.
Transportation Center: Snack Shack
Quick stop for snacks and goodies.
Trump Plaza 441-6000 24 Central Cafe
An upscale dining experience in a casual atmosphere, features everything from steaks to seafood.
Evo
2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. evorestau-
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rant.com. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick-oven pizzas.
Max’s
Located on the sixth floor, this steakhouse features great steaks and seafood selections. Open for dinner Fri.-Sat. 5.3010pm, Sunday 5.30-9pm.
Rainforest Café
On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. rainforestcafe.com. Burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.
Roberto’s Italian Buffet Features antipasto bar, pizza, homemade meatballs, pastas, seafood, Caesars salad, Italian cookies. Thurs.-Sun. 5-9pm; $17.95 with Trump One card.
Food Court
With Starbucks, Sbarro, Nathan’s Famous, Arthur Treacher’s, Häagen-Dazs, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Sarah’s Cookies.
Trump Taj Mahal 449-1000 Dynasty Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including authentic sushi bar.
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Hard rock Café
Hard Rock Café
On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Casual American fare in a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. Open 11am-mid. daily (till 1am Fri.-Sat.).
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
the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences.
Sultan’s Feast Buffet features black angus steaks grilled to order and more.
Spice Road A selection of eateries and shops:
Decorated in a rustic jungle theme, the steakhouse received the Gold award from
(off of Parkway Exit 36, in front of Days Hotel)
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The perfect place for a light breakfast, sandwiches, salads, paninis and gelato.
Panda Express
Safari Steak House
6710 Tilton Road, Egg Harbor Township
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The Rim
On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 449-9200. Fine Indian cuisine.
Open 7 Days (7 AM - 11 PM) Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Early Birds 3-5:30 PM Banquet Facilities Available
Smoothies, pretzels, other snacks.
Plate American Cafe
Royal Albert’s Palace
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Beriyo/Pretzel Time
Serving specialty cocktails, including the Sake-tini, along with sushi creations and fully cooked selections. 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.
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Satisfy your cravings at this American café open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fast, casual Asian cuisine with a full menu.
Sbarro Italian dishes and pizza served cafeteria-style.
White House Sub Shop The legendary AC sub shop expands to a casino locale, with breakfast served from 9:30am.
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Rigatoni broccoli and sausage in a red sauce
Mamá Amelias Empanada of hand chopped chicken, corn, sweet peppers and Jack cheese
Cape May Clam Chowder
Cavatelli Alla Polpa Di Granchio
Chang’s Chicken and fried rice
Signature drink
Lobster Bisque & Vodka Infusion Shots Samples
Infamous Taco Bar
Chocolate Samples
Wine Tasting
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A variety of fresh baked cookies and brownies
Chocolate Fondue and an assortment of delicious desserts
The Girls will butler boneless wings
Offering Baked Goods, Candy, Dips, Salsas and Cheese Balls all made from mixes we carry in the store
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Beer Garden 25 Cent Draft Beer Specials with Purchase of Wristband
Beef and Guinness Stew
Jumbo Shrimp Bruno Franchised Shrimp sautéed in a Dijon mustard sauce
Coffee samples
Assorted Cookies
Salt Water Taffy samples
After Party Free Admission
Fashion Show at Boogie Nights featuring Cache, Chico’s, White House | Black Market, Signatures & More!
8:30pm – 9:30pm. Free admission with wristband.
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