Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort
Cappuccino's: Coffee and espresso bar with homemade gourmet desserts, pastries and more. Affordable. $
Caruso's: Traditional Italian fare with contemporary approach in countryside setting. Top-notch Sunday brunch. Pricey. $
Cornucopia Buffet: Island BBQ feast features steamed clams, fresh fish, shrimp and carving station. Standard. $$
Empress Gem Noodle Bar: Located right inside Asian pit, Treasure Palace, menu features traditional noodle dishes as well as more ample dinner options. Affordable. $
Horizons: 24-hour colorful café has a little bit of everything, including incorporation of former Empress Garden menu. Standard. $$
The Oaks Steakhouse: Traditional New York-style steakhouse features masculine setting with hickory woodwork and brass accents and specializes in steak and seafood. Try the chicken cordon bleu. Pricey. $$
The Oaks Bar: Matching Oaks setting, classy bar features large wines by the glass system, great menu, including sushi. Pricey. $$$
Peregrines': Very unique casino restaurant because of its true continental menu featuring regional and international cuisine. Elegant atmosphere, contemporary cuisine specializing in seafood. Perfect for romantic night out. Pricey. $$$
Bally's Atlantic City
Animations Coffee Shop: Large menu offers 24-hour options in relaxed setting. Menu strays from traditional café with upscale dinner options. Standard. $$
Arturo's: New York-style gourmet Italian restaurant with ocean view. Vibrant Italian mosaics, beautiful atmosphere make for romantic experience. Pricey. $$$
The Bagel and Doughnut Connection: Quick stop, for bagels, bagel sandwiches, soup, muffins, pastries and donuts, plus coffees and frozen drinks. Affordable. $
Ben & Jerry's: Everyone's favorite ice cream stop offers Chunky Monkey, Rainforest Crunch to cool down. Affordable. $
Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory: Soft, fresh, great Philadelphia-style pretzels found in Ben & Jerry's store. Watch the pretzels come fresh right off the conveyour belt! Affordable. $
Fulu Noodle Bar: Small noodle bar inside Claridge offers traditional noodle dishes. Affordable. $
Gatsby's Grill & Oyster Bar: Casual place to grab a quick snack, whether it's oyster shooters, homemade chowders or a hamburger. Affordable. $
Gold Tooth Gertie's Buns and Bagels: Follow your nose to one of the best donuts on the Boardwalk, made fresh daily in Wild Wild West. Watch them created before your eyes, plus muffins, bagel sandwiches, coffees. Affordable. $
Johnny Rockets: Chain offers tasty burgers served in '50s setting, complete with fountain stools. Fresh-baked apple pie, frosty milkshakes a must.Tell them it's your first time and the staff will do a dance and lights show. Affordable. $
Lone Star Snack Bar: Wild Wild West's options for a quick bite, including burgers, hot dogs. Affordable. $
Mr. Ming's: Classical Cantonese, Szechwan, Mandarin and Hunan served in upscale Asian setting. Try the Maine lobster with scallion sauce. Standard. $$
Noodle Village: Conveniently located to Baccarat Palace, this stylish noodle bar features authentic Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Affordable. $
Pickles: One of city's best delis, Pickles piles up New York-style sandwiches in laid-back atmosphere. Affordable. $
Prime Place: Elegant steakhouse known as much for its prime steaks as its superb salad bar and ocean view. Sunday brunch offered. Pricey. $$$
Sidewalk Buffet: Small buffet emphasizes seafood, including shrimp, steamed clams, scallops, snow crabs. Breakfast served, too. Affordable. $
Spa Café: Health-conscious offerings served near world-class health spa. Affordable. $
Virginia City Buffet: Wild Wild West's well-designed buffet features different food stations to please everyone, including deli, Asian, Italian, and Chuck Wagon, where steaks are prepared to your liking. Affordable. $
Wok N Roll: Claridge's quick-stop Asian menu reads like your neighborhood take-out eatery. Affordable. $
Borgata Hotel
Casino & Spa
Ben & Jerry's: Everyone's favorite ice cream stop offers Chunky Monkey, Rainforest Crunch to cool down. Located in The Cafeteria. Affordable. $
Bobby Flay Steak: Celebrity chef Bobby Flay's Southwestern style comes to Atlantic City for his first steakhouse, which features an avant-garde menu including steaks and seafood from the Lobster Bar in a sleek, modern room. Pricey. $$$
Borgata Buffet: Indulge yourself in one of the city's best buffet. It's the most expensive buffet in the city but it's worth it, offering a mix of gourmet dishes and typical buffet fare with scrumptious desserts. Standard. $$
Bread + Butter: American café featuring warm, crusty sandwiches, gourmet coffees, organic teas and signature "frozen hot chocolate." Affordable. $
Fatburger: West Coast chain comes to Atlantic City with 100 percent all-beef fresh burgers smothered in toppings. Located in The Cafeteria. Affordable. $
Gypsy Bar: Cool bar specializing in tequilas offers small menu featuring sliders, wings and bar munchies. Affordable. $
Hibachi-San: Mouth-watering Japanese favorites prepared hibachi style. Located in The Cafeteria. Affordable. $
Lettuce Head: All salads made to order with finest, fresh-cut ingredients. Located in The Cafeteria. Affordable. $
The Metropolitan: 24-hour café feels like an upscale diner with classic and contemporary American cuisine along with an oyster bar and the must-try homemade gelato bar. Affordable. $
Minibar: Mini cocktails, New Orleans-style frozen daiquiris, non-alcoholic drinks served at quick-service bar. Located in The Cafeteria. Affordable. $
Noodles of the World: One of city's best noodle bars, NOW also features authentic Asian beers and hearty offerings from around the world in masculine, contemporary setting right on casino floor. Affordable. $
Ombra: Walk down cavernous stairs into Luke Palladino's wine cellar-like restaurant and bar featuring rustic Italian dishes plus cheese and wine bar featuring 14,000 bottles. Standard. $$
Old Homestead Steak House: New York's legendary meat-packing district steakhouse comes to Atlantic City with an upscale, modern attitude but the same great steaks, including hand-massaged Kobe beef. One of the most impressive decors in the city. Pricey. $$$
Panda Express: Mandarin, Szechuan, Cantonese specialties served from this chain restaurant, including Americanized cuisine like beef and broccoli, Kung Pao chicken. Located in The Cafeteria. Affordable. $
Risi Bisi: Casual patio-style Italian dining featuring pizza, panini, salads. Affordable. $
Seablue: Acclaimed West Coast chef Michael Mina's first East Coast offering features modern approaches to classic seafood dishes and fish from all over the world cooked over a wood-burning grill in a warm, dramatic dining room. Pricey. $$$
Specchio: Chef Luke Palladino's modern Italian cuisine with a classical twist served in romantic modern ambiance. Pricey. $$$
Tony Luke's: Philly's popular cheesesteak joint comes to Atlantic City, also offering famous chicken cutlets, roast pork and roast beef on fresh-baked bread. Located in The Cafeteria. Affordable. $
Villa Pizza: Fresh pizza, stromboli, salads and authentic Italian entrees. Located in The Cafeteria. Affordable. $
Wolfgang Puck American Grille: Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck's first East Coast restaurant explores American cuisine with international influences. Restaurant features more casual, more affordable tavern area as well as upscale dining room. Tavern area: Standard. $$. Dining room: Pricey. $$$
Caesars Atlantic City
Bacchanal: A Roman celebration of Baccanalia with a five-course dinner served at an affordable fixed price that includes wine, music, massages and an experience unlike any other in Atlantic City. Great for romantic night out or a group celebration. Standard. $$
Buddakan: Stephen Starr's Asian fusion cuisine finds a home at The Pier at Caesars and immediately becomes one of the most attractive and best restaurants in the city. Large golden Buddha a must-see. Layers and layers of flavor. Pricey. $$$
Café Roma: Typical 24-hour café serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Standard. $$
Continental: Stephen Starr's first Philadelphia restaurant gets its second location at The Pier at Caesars. Featuring trendy, upscale cuisine in a chic diner-like setting, Starr's greatness in confirmed. Pricey. $$$
Game On!: Sports bar with too many large-screen and plasma televisions to count features scrumptious bar food. Late-night club scene, including mechanical bull, a blast. Standard. $$
Gladiator Grille: Grab a sandwich or entrée in a casual, comfortable setting. Standard. $$
Kwi Restaurant & Noodle Bar: The most ornate Asian restaurant in the city also features some of the finest Asian cuisine you'll find in southern New Jersey, whether you're looking for noodles or entrees. Check out the chopstick art wall. Standard. $$
La Piazza: Caesars' buffet specializes in quality rather than quantity, but there's enough here for everyone. Standard. $$
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Mia: Philadelphia restaurateur Georges Perrier and acclaimed chef Chris Scarduzio team for this high-end restaurant in the former and still gorgeous Temple Bar location, specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Pricey. $$$
Morton's The Steakhouse: Gourmet steakhouse known around the country features one of its finest locations right here in Atlantic City. Lavish setting complements fine meats and seafood. Terrific bar area and accompanying food. Fine wines. Prciey. $$$
Nero's Grill: Top-notch steakhouse also specializes in fine meats, particularly veal, as well as lobster and seafood. Sunday brunch overlooks ocean, maybe the best in city. Pricey. $$$
Phillips Seafood: Famous Maryland seafood chain comes north with authentic, fresh seafood restaurant good for couples, families and groups. Standard. $$
Primavera: Gourmet Italian restaurants specializes in northern and southern cuisine in Old World atmosphere. Great sauces, fine meats and wine. Located in Pier at Caesars. Pricey. $$$
Sonsie: Boston's famous upscale café comes to the Pier at Caesars. European-style food pleases all palates, particularly seafood and meat lovers. Great bar. Pricey. $$$
Souzai Sushi & Sake: The name says it all. Phillips Seafood's first premiere sushi restaurant features a diverse sushi menu plus a wide array of sake and cocktails served overlooking the ocean, beach and Boardwalk. Pricey. $$$
Trinity Irish Pub & Carvery: This authentic Irish Pub features above-average Pub food in a setting constructed from former Irish pubs and businesses from Ireland. Plenty of Irish beer on tap. Located inside Pier at Caesars. Standard. $$
Harrah's Atlantic City
Bluepoint: Located inside The Steakhouse, this fresh raw bar features your favorites on the half shell as fresh as you can get them, plus an impressive selection of martinis. Standard. $$
Club Cappuccino: As you might expect, a casual café with desserts, coffee, cappuccino, overstuffed sandwiches, ice cream and more. Affordable. $$
The Deli: A quick place to grab a deli-sized sandwich, including all your favorites like sweet and sour cabbage soup, corned beef, brisket and even cheesesteaks. Affordable. $
Waterfront Buffet: Atlantic City's newest buffet is extremely impressive not just for its array of food but for its sheer size and number of interactive stations. One of best in city. Standard. $$
Polistina's Italian Ristorante: Gourmet Italian cuisine served in single servings or family style, featuring veal, seafood, steak, pasta and more. Pricey. $$$
Reflections Café: This 24-hour café is a good place to come for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Standard. $$
The Steakhouse: Angus roast prime rib, pork porterhouse and shrimp Wellington are favorites in this classy, upscale steakhouse. Pricey. $$$
Resorts Atlantic City
Asian Spice: Experience authentic cuisine from the Far East at this restaurant, which features and upscale dining room as well as a quick-bite noodle bar. Great view overlooking ocean. Affordable to Pricey. $- $$- $$$
Boardwalk Perks: A quick place to grab fine coffee. Affordable. $
The Buffet: Specializing in seafood on Fridays, this buffet offers something for everyone in an old-school buffet atmosphere. Affordable. $
Breadsticks Café & Grill: This 24-hour café features everything from breakfast to hearty entrees, brick-oven pizza, sandwiches and desserts. Standard. $$
Capriccio: Overlooking the ocean, this Italian restaurant is one of the classiest atmospheres in town. Fresh pasta, seafood and veal, Capriccio is always rated among Zagat's top restaurants. Pricey. $$$
Gallagher's: Famous New York steakhouse comes to Atlantic City with signature dry-aged beef, plus seafood in classic yet modern atmosphere. Beautiful bar area. Pricey. $$$
Gallagher's Burger Bar: Gallagher's operates this fantastic burger bar that features an array of fine burgers as well as innovative appetizers and sandwiches in a trendy bar setting. Standard. $$
Showboat Casino-Hotel
Canal Street Bread & Sandwich Co.: Quick stop for gourmet crepes, sandwiches, pan pizza, salads, desserts in casual setting. Affordable. $
Casa Di Napoli: Signature Italian dishes and brick-oven breads and pizza served in this upscale atmosphere. Pricey. $$$
French Quarter Buffet: One of the largest buffets in town is also one of the best. American, seafood, Asian, Italian and other ethnic dishes offer plenty of choices. Standard. $$
Mansion Café: One of nicest 24-hour cafes in town, the Mansion serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a Southern plantation setting. Standard. $$
Rib & Chophouse: A meat lover's dream, this gourmet steakhouse specializes in fine meats and seafood grilled to order. Raw bar a plus. Pricey. $$$
House of Blues: Southern-inspired and traditional American favorites in a fun, lively setting. Standard. $$
North Sea Village: Upscale Asian cuisine served inside the Rib & Chophouse specializes in fresh fish flown in daily. Standard. $$
Royal Noodle House: Located next to Fortune Gaming Pavilion, this is an authentic noodle bar offering Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese noodle, rice and dim-sum dishes. Standard. $$
Starbucks Coffee: America's favorite coffeehouse. Affordable. $
Tropicana Casino
and Resort
A Dam Good Deli: Mom-and-pop-style deli offers overstuffed sandwiches piled high with brand-name meats and cheeses, homemade soups and salads. Affordable. $
A Dam Good Sports Bar: Plenty of TVs, beer on tap, pool tables and bar munchies to please most finicky sports fan. Affordable. $
Boardwalk Favorites: Classic Boardwalk treats like foot-long hot dogs, smoothies, soft pretzels and pizza. Affordable. $
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Carmine's: The New York City institution's first venture out of the Big Apple; the portions of this family-style Italian restaurant are sure to please. Standard. $$
Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret: Grab a bite before the laughs begin at the Comedy Stop's café, which features light fare. Afforable. $
Corky's Ribs & BBQ: One of the best casino barbecues you'll find. This legendary BBQ joint has been featured in major publications around the country for a good reason: the food is hearty and delicious. Casual, fun setting. Standard. $$
Create A Cone: Patrons choose favorite flavors, toppings, and staff mixes them together on marble slab. Affordable. $
Cuba Libre: Popular Philadelphia Cuban restaurant recreates 1940s Havana street scene with lively atmosphere, cool bar, savory dishes and dance shows. Club at night. Standard. $$
Fiesta Buffet: Havana-themed buffet features attractive dining room, all-you-can-eat crab legs, prime rib, carving and grill stations, international cuisine and desserts. Standard. $$
Golden Dynasty Restaurant: Beautiful gourmet asian restaurant features moon gate entrances and Buddha garden with traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies. Pricey. $$$
Hooters: Famous restaurant famous for the hot chicks as much as hot wings. Fun place to hang for wings, sandwiches, munchies. Affordable. $
Il Verdi: Award-winning chefs prepare northern Italian dishes in a romantic setting. Osso Bucco, seared red snapper, fantastic appetizers signature items. Pricey. $$$
P.F. Chang's China Bistro: Asian chain knows how to prepare Chinese cuisine with a contemporary twist in classy, modern setting. Standard. $$
Red Square: Hip, cutting-edge restaurant with a pseudo-Soviet atmosphere highlighted by a 60-foot ice bar, ice columns, 160-plus rare vodkas and tremendous food. Pricey. $$$
Ri-Ra Irish Pub: Authentic Irish dishes in pub constructed out of former pubs from Ireland. Raucous place at night. Standard. $$
Seaside Café: Typical 24-hour café offering breakfast, lunch, dinner. Pizza's great. Standard. $$
Starbucks Coffee: America's favorite coffeehouse. Affordable. $
Wellington's Steak & Seafood: Stunning ocean view from every elegant table featuring classic seafood dishes with a modern flair. Sunday brunch fantastic. Pricey. $$$
The Palm: Known as much for it's a-list celebrity regulars and caricatures as for its Prime steaks, lobsters and traditional Italian dishes. Pricey. $$$
Trump Marina Hotel Casino
Bayside Buffet: Casual dining features all-you-can eat prime rib and shrimp Monday to Thursday, plus seafood buffet Friday. Standard. $$
The Café: No matter when you're hungry, this 24-hour café will satisfy with large menu including breakfast, lunch and dinner in recently renovated setting. Standard. $$
Cosimo's Pizza: Grab a slice or Italian entrée at quick-stop eatery. Affordable. $
DJ's Steakhouse: Prime certified Angus beef and seafood specialties, chilled shellfish and great desserts served in new modern steakhouse. Pricey. $$$
Hooters: Famous restaurant famous for the hot chicks as much as hot wings. Fun place to hang for wings, sandwiches, munchies. Affordable. $
Imperial Court: Always rated as one of finest Asian restaurants in town served in cozy atmosphere. Asian delicacies prepared in Hunan, Cantonese and Szechuan styles. Standard. $$
The Poolside Cafe: Located on the 5th floor with a beautiful view of A.C. skyline, enjoy light fare, cool drinks next to pool. Affordable. $
Harborview: Name says it all: each table boasts magnificent view of bay and marina as you indulge in seafood specialties. Standard. $$
Trump Plaza Hotel
and Casino
24 Central Café: One of A.C.'s top casino cafes offers typical café food but raises the bar if you want to be treated to something special. Grilled steaks, seafood and Asian dishes found here unlike most cafes. Standard. $$
Broadway Buffet: Small buffet offers typical buffet fare. Affordable. $
Café Sbarro: Casual Italian cuisine featuring slices, pasta, salads. Affordable. $
China Café: Fusion of Asian cuisines including Cantonese and Japanese as well as Americanized Asian dishes. Affordable. $
Evo: Traditional and modern Italian cuisine served in trendy setting or right on the Boardwalk. Standard. $
Fortunes: Mandarin, Cantonese and Szechuan delights served in authentic Chinese atmosphere. Pricey. $$$
Max's Steak House: Classic steakhouse lets the food do the talking. Fresh meats and seafood with creative flair. Pricey. $$$
Roberto's Ristorante: Specializing in nothern Italy's finest cuisine, the food is complemented by the ocean view. Superb brunch Sundays.Standard. $$
Rainforest Café: Chain restaurant with environmental, jungle theme great for families. Sandwiches, entrees, fun place overall. Standard. $$
Starbucks Coffee: America's favorite coffeehouse. Affordable. $
Trump Taj Mahal
Casino Resort
Burger: Awesome burger bar featuring fresh-made shakes, fries, onion rings. Affordable. $
Dynasty: Far East cuisine - Cantonese and Chinese - plus sushi offered in authentic Asian pavilion. Pricey. $$$
Go: Grab a quick bite with homemade paninis, salads, sandwiches, breakfast items. Affordable. $
Hard Rock Café: National chain with music memorabilia features above-average burgers, sandwiches, American entrees. Cool bar. Standard. $$
Mark Anthony's: Beautiful Old World Italian restaurant overlooking ocean featuring upscale cuisine, desserts, brick-oven pizza, fine Sunday brunch. Pricey. $$$
Moon at Dynasty: Bar in front entrance of Dynasty Asian restaurant features sushi, upscale cocktails like the Sake-tini. Standard. $$
Plate: Perhaps the nicest 24-hour café in town. Plate is a cool spot that features a bar in the center of the room, entrees that stand a foot off the plate. Standard. $$
Poker Snack Bar: Quick-service outlet for burgers, cheesesteaks, soups, sandwiches for quick break from cards. Affordable. $
The Rim: Authentic noodle bar great for quick bite. Affordable. $
Safari Steakhouse: Rustic jungle theme with large tree growing through middle of dining room, animal-skin carpeting, furniture, fireplace. Specilizing in Prime aged beef, lamb chops, veal chops and over-the-top desserts. Pricey. $$$
Sbarro: Casual Italian cuisine featuring slices, pasta, salads. Affordable. $
Stage Deli of New York: Legendary New York deli in Atlantic City features same stacked sandwiches, deli favorites. Standard. $$
Starbucks Coffee: America's favorite coffeehouse. Affordable. $
Sultan's Feast Buffet: Rotisserie, fresh pizza, international cuisine at relatively small buffet. Standard. $$
Longport/Margate
Barrels, 9 South Granville Ave. (609) 823-4400. Hearty portions of flavorful Italian favorites. Try the antipasta and the potato gnocchi. Standard. $$
Fai's of Longport, 2401 Atlantic Ave. (609) 823-4500. Typical Chinese menu. Standard. $$
FishStixx, 212 N. Washington Ave. (609) 822-4228. Seafood with a Mexican twist. Affordable. $
El Sabor Paisa Restaurant, 6412 Ventnor Ave., (609) 822-1873. Homestyle Colombian food. Try something different. Most likely your meal will come with fried plantains. Standard. $$
Steve & Cookie's By The Bay, 9700 Amherst Ave. (609) 823-1163. Famous for great food and hospitality, deservedly so. Try the oyster bar. Standard. $$
Steamer's, 7805 Ventnor Ave. (609) 487-2323. Steamers is all about seafood. It's not four-star restaurant fare, but it's filling, tasty and served in a relaxed setting. Great bar to watch sports. Standard. $$
Tomatoes, 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. (609) 822-7535. Well known for fresh seafood dishes, great sushi and inventive menu. Busy bar area. Standard. $$
Ventura's Greenhouse, 106 S. Benson Ave. (609) 822-0140. The upstair's restaurant is first class food and atmosphere. Order the clams casino with crab meat and veal chop Milanese. Standard. $$
Mays Landing Area
Careme's Gourmet Restaurant, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Atlantic Cape Community College- Academy of Culinary Arts. (609) 343-4940. Student operated restaurant offers interesting food from chefs-in-training and service from students yearning to please. Standard. $$
Cavallino Nero, 4760 Black Horse Pike, (609) 625-0144. Great food in worn surroundings. Don't let that keep you away. Standard. $$
Crabby's, 1413 Route 50. (609) 625-2722. Fun atmosphere, seafood served any and all ways. All-you-can-eat crab nights can't be beat. Dare to try deep-fried smelts? Standard. $$
Inn At Sugar Hill, Routes 40 and 559, on the waterfront. (609) 625-2226. Sit on the porch for river views. Standard. $$
Joe Italiano's Maplewood II, 6126 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. (609) 625-1181. Get in line and wait with everyone else. Large portions and family style feel = great meals. Standard. $$
Moe's Southwest Grill, 4215 Black Horse Pike. (609) 569-1114. Great Tex-Mex served fast and friendly and made exactly as you like it. Portions are huge and price is right. Overstuffed burritos are worth the trip. Affordable.$
Shiro Japanese Hibachi Restaurant, 3990 Black Horse Pike. (609) 625-8206. Wonderful sushi beautifully prepared. Worth the wait. Standard.$$
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Testa's Good Guys Pub, 5698 Somers Point/Mays Landing Road. (609) 625-1926. With large menu and daily specials, Testa's offers everything from wings to steaks. Eat like a king for under $20 in pub-like atmosphere. Affordable.$
Mullica Township
Sweetwater Casino, 2780 Seventh Ave. (on the Mullica River). (609) 965-3285. A pleasant surprise in a quiet area. All things good- staff, food, and service. Standard. $$
Northfield
Antonino's Jo-Jo's, 2405 New Road. (609) 646-7565. Our go to spot for broccoli di rabe. Italian specialities like stuffed manicotti with red sauce. Affordable. $$
Giovanni's Best of Italy, 801 Tilton Road. (609) 383-1155. Family owned and operated. Dishes ranging from traditional Italian to exotic treats you've never had anywhere else. Standard. $$
Ventura's Offshore Cafe, 2015 Shore Road. (609) 641-5158. Best bar food in the area. Everything is above average. Affordable.$$
Ocean City
Arlene's On Asbury, 624 Asbury Ave.. 399-3639. Cozy family-run breakfast and lunch spot. Great omelettes. Healthy selections a hit. Affordable. $.
Chatterbox, 500 9th St.. (609) 399-0113. An Ocean City institution for more than 70 years, this family-friendly, retro restaurant offers everything from homemade milkshakes and burgers to steak and seafood. Affordable. $.
Emily's Ocean Room Cafe, inside the Historic Flander's Hotel, 719 E. 11 Street. 398-5700. American cuisine, homemade soups and desserts from scratch. Exotic entrees ranging from fish to steaks. Vegetable ravioli for those vegetarians- truly delicious. Standard. $$
Luigi's, Ninth St. and West Ave., 399-4937. Simple, wholesome Italian fare that's been in Ocean City for 35 years. Never changed the recipes or ingredients. Now, that's REAL Italian. Affordable. $
Nag's Head Fine Foods, 801 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. (609) 391-9080. High quality, fresh ingredients at a reasonable price. Affordable. $
Periwinkles, 9th and Atlantic Ave. (609) 814-9500. Seashore casual atmosphere, very family friendly with an extensive kid's menu. Crab & lobster bisque is a must try. Excellent service, famous early bird special and patio dining. Caters to everyone, sure to please! Standard. $$
Piccini Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza, 13th St. and West Ave. 525-0767. Specialty, wood-fired pizzas, Italian dinners and seafood. Family, casual dining. Affordable. $
Spadafora's, Ninth Street and Atlantic Ave., 398-6154. Over 25 years old and never out of style. Casual, patio dining serving the freshest seafood and steaks. Seafood comes from their very own own seafood market. Standard. $$
Ocean County Area
Allen's Clam Bar, 5650 Route 9, New Gretna. 296-4106. Go for the food, not the ambiance. Famous for oyster stew and clam chowder. Affordable.$
Carroll's Restaurant, Route 9 off Route 72, Manahawkin. 597-7522.Relaxing joint. Great for friendly gatherings and delicious meals. Cranberry Bog also a must-see. Standard. $$
The Grapevine, Route 9, Tuckerton. 296-7799. Friendly people, casual atmosphere and great eats. Kid friendly. Standard. $$
II Giardino Sul Mare, Route 9 and Hollywood Blvd., Forked River. 971-7699. You're favorite Italian dishes, made to order just the way you like it. great wine! Standard. $$
Thirsty Mallard Bar and Grille, 510 Route 9, North Waretown. 971-1800. Neighborhood staple with new and innovative menu. Exceeds expectations of guests with professional and friendly service. Largest wine bar on the Jersey shore! Standard. $$.
Pleasantville
JoJo's, Black Horse Pike and Main St. 646-8332. Above average Italian American fare. Baked manicotti is our favorite. Affordable. $
Pistol Pete's Beef 'N Beer, Black Horse Pike and Noah's Rd. 484-1000.Waitresses in costume and a country flare that's hard to come by anywhere else. Good food in an outrageous setting. Affordable. $
Somers Point
Anchorage Tavern, 823 Bay Ave. (609) 926-1776. Renovated after major fire. Great bar food and cold beer. New/old surroundings. Somers Point institution that wonderfully straddles culinary fence of bar food and quality cuisine. Affordable.$
The Clam Bar, 910 Bay Avenue, at Smith's Pier. (609) 927-8783. No credit cards, no air conditioning. Basic seafood dishes perfectly prepared at a fine price. Affordable.$
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Crab Trap, Somers Point Circle. (609) 927-7377. Restaurants only survive this long for a reason. Fresh seafood done well. Standard. $$
Doc's Place, 646 Bay Ave. (609) 926-0404. Above average dinners, great brunch menu. Known for its fabulous martinis. Standard. $$.
Gregory's Restaurant & Bar, 900 Shore Road. (609) 927-6665. Well known for great, daily specials like Taco Tuesday. A great place for good food and fun. Standard. $$
The Grilled Cheese & Crab Cake Co., 55 Laurel Drive. (609) 601-7533. The restaurant's name tells it all: great grilled cheese and crab cakes. What it doesn't tell you is that everything on this American menu is fresh, homemade and scrumptious. Try the cream of crab bisque and fresh baked goodies. Affordable.$
Joe's Restaurant, 131 Jordan Rd. (609) 927-4637. Very good Greek and Italian cuisine. Demand a bowl of chicken pastina soup. Affordable. $
Mac's Restaurant & Lounge, 908 Shore Rd. (609) 927-2759 New surroundings with food reminiscent of an earlier era. Standard. $$
Stumpo's Italian Grill & Bar, 101 E. Maryland Ave. (609) 926-9400. Popular happy hour with bar food. American Italian menu mostly. Standard.$$
Taco Bill's Gringo Grill, 718 Bay Ave. (609) 601-1061. "Gringo Mexican" featuring fish tacos as specialty, plus salads, quesadillas, more. Affordable.$
Up the Creek Clam Bar, 97 Somers Point/Mays Landing Road. (609) 927-5030. New place, eager to please. Seaside views and delicious seafood. Standard. $$
Ventnor
Manna, 8409 Ventnor Ave. (609) 822-7722. BYO restaurant offers New American cuisine from former mojo and Sails executive chef John Merlino. Pricey. $$$
Nostalgia Room, 5214 Atlantic Ave. (609) 822-7899. Ambitious gourmet fare, great service and pleasant, understated surroundings. Pricey. $$$
Rosauri's Pasta & Pizza House, 5012 Wellington Ave. (609) 822-9522. Naples style, homemade and fresh Italian food in an upscale setting. BYOB, beautiful entrees and nightly specials. Voted 2005 Best of Philly. Standard. $$
Sage, 5206 Atlantic Ave. (609) 823-2110 . An inventive Italian menu in a fine-dining arena makes Sage just as good, if not superior, to Lisa Savage's former Savaradio's in Linwood. High-quality, imported delicacies, a stunning ambiance and a friendly wait staff is reason enough to come experience Sage. Standard. $$
Yama Japanese Restaurant, 5305 Atlantic Ave. (609) 822-8007. Lovely food and service. Everything is as fresh as can be! Standard.$$
Avalon
Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair Restaurant, 2409 Dune Drive. (609) 967-3300. Eclectic menu and great wine list. Good shore bet! Affordable. $
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Golden Inn Fish Co., 78th St. and Dune Drive. 368-5155. Luxurious atmosphere with a sophisticated menu. Standard. $$
Kipper'z Restaurant, 2109 Dune Drive. (609) 967-5779. Enjoyable atmosphere and hospitable staff. A safe bet- never fails.Pricey. $$$
Princeton Bar and Grill, 2008 Dune Drive. (609) 967-3456. Great live music with fine American cuisine. Tons of fun comes free with every meal! Affordable. $
The Sea Grill, 225 21st St. (609) 967-5511. Darling location with inventive and unique meals. Truly one of a kind! Standard. $$
Sylvester's Fish Market, 503 21st Ave. (609) 967-7553. A reputation for out of this world crabcakes. Small place with a homey feel but don't let that think they aren't big on food. Great family establishment. Affordable. $
Windrift Restaurant, 79th St. and the Beach. (609) 368-5761. Great place to see live music and dance. A hoppin' place to go on weekends with classic bar food. Standard. $$
Whitebrier, 260 20th St. (609) 967-5225. Long-time, professional chef serves up delicious, traditional Italian and American dishes. Vintage-like atmosphere, cool and unique. Affordable.$
Bridgeton Area
Coach Room, 59 W. Broad Street, Bridgeton. (856) 451-0041. Large dining area with extensive menu including salad bar. Very cozy setting. Standard. $$
Newport House Restaurant, Husted Lane, Newport. (856) 447-3597. Quaint and elegant in style and food. Standard. $$
S.R. Riley Musical Cafe, 101 E. Commerce St. (856) 459-1109. Beatles-themed eatery offering American cuisine from steaks to pasta to seafood to sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Try the grilled crab cakes or the Beatle burgers. Standard. $$
Cape May
410 Bank Street, 410 Bank St., Cape May. (609) 884-2127. Cajun, Creole, French fusion. Standard. $$
A Ca Mia, 524 Washington Mall, Cape May. (609) 884-6661. Perfect for dining and people watching along the mall. Trattoria-style soups and salads. Standard.$$
Aleathea's, 7 Ocean St., The Inn of Cape May, Cape May. (609) 884-5555. Ocean views from the porch seating area. Full bar with American style food. Standard.$$
Alexander's, 653 Washington St. Cape May. (609) 884-2555. Quaint, colonial setting. Great for romantic weekends. Pricey. $$$
Axelsson's Blue Claw Restaurant, 991 Ocean Drive, Cape May. (609) 884-5878. Tucked back near the fishing docks, seafood doesn't get much fresher. A wide variety of seafood prepared your way. Standard. $$
Ballyhoo's, 1045 Beach Dr., in the Grand Hotel, Cape May. (609) 884-5611. Food's fair, but it's a fun after-hours gathering place, especially for dancing. Inexpensive bar drinks. Standard. $$
Blue Pig Tavern, 251 Beach Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-8422. American fare with a classic and fresh ambiance. Different dining rooms offer different atmospheres, very chic. Standard. $$
Copper Fish, 1246 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-0354. Smoked selections from crab cakes to mozzarella. Bouilliabaise is always a great choice. Standard.$$
Cucina Rosa, 301 Washington St., Cape May. (609) 898-9800.Homemade Italian favorites with fresh coffees and desserts. Zagat rated - one of the best! Standard. $$
Ebbitt Room at The Virginia Hotel, 25 Jackson St., Cape May. (609) 884-5700 or 800-732-4236. Definitely Cape May's best. Ask for a tasting menu when available. Pricey. $$$
Elaine's Haunted Mansion Restaurant, 513 Lafayette St., Cape May. (609) 884-4358. Menu changes daily but always something for everyone. A barrel of laughs with dinner shows. One of the most entertaining places to eat. Standard.$$
Freda's Cafe, 210 Ocean St., Cape May. (609) 884-7887. European bistro feel with interesting menu. Standard. $$
Henry's On the Beach, 702 Beach Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-8826. American comfort food in a casual, oceanside setting. Standard. $$
Lobster House, Fisherman's Wharf, Cape May. (609) 884-8296. Still "the" place for seafood in South Jersey. Schooner dinner showcases local seafood at its best. Standard. $$
Lucky Bones, 1200 Route 109, Cape May. (609) 884-1919. Full bar and light menu with good Cuban pork sandwiches and soups. Standard.$$
Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St., Cape May. (609) 884-5970. The mother of all Cape May gourmet restaurants. Still quirky after all these years. Standard. $$
Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St., Cape May. (609) 884-8363. Have a drink at the piano bar. Creative cuisine makes for a fun evening. Standard.$$
Oyster Bay Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 615 Lafayette St., Cape May. (609) 884-2111. Surf and turf with a twist. A brand new bar with excellent drinks to match. Standard. $$
Peter Shields Inn, 1301 Beach Drive, Cape May. (609) 884-9090. Elegant food and surroundings. Up there with the best of Cape May. Pricey. $$$
Union Park Dining Room, 727 Beach Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-8811. Thought by many to be one of the best restaurants in Cape May. Contemporary cuisine and it's BYOB. Pricey. $$$
Washington Inn, 801 Washington Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-5697. The Cape May standard bearer of luxury cuisine. Everything is always perfect. Pricey.$$$
Dennis Township
Karen and Rei's, Route 9, Clermont. (609) 967-4488. Interesting food from a creative chef. Service is heavily orchestrated. Pricey.$$$
Lower Township
The Bayview, 8100 Bayview Dr., Lower Twp. (609) 522-1287. Unpretentious atmosphere and may be the most family friendly you can find. Standard. $$
Bellanangiata, 1891 Bayshore Rd., Villas. (609) 889-6800. Standard. $$
Harpoon Henry's, 801 Washington Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-5697. Tropical food, drinks and setting. A fun place to dine. Standard. $$
Middle Township
Atkinson's Restaurant and Tavern, 1010 Route 9 South, Cape May Court House. (609) 465-5641. A favorite. Great food and an exciting bar scene. Standard. $$
Bellevue Tavern, 7 S. Main St., Cape May Court House. (609) 463-1738. Great lunches are served. Bar food menu done well. Affordable. $
Doctor's Inn, 2 N. Main St., Cape May Court House. (609) 463-9330. A 19th century masion turned into a cozy B&B. Beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings. Pricey. $$$
Rio Grande
Menz Restaurant, Route 47 and Fulling Mill Road. (609) 886-9500. Goofy, nautical decorations make Menz's memorable. Happening bar scene on Friday nights. Standard. $$
Rio Station, Route 9 and 47. (609) 889-2000. All aboard! Great railroad decor and standard, hearty fare. Standard. $$
Sea Isle City
Basilico's, 27 43rd St. (609) 263-1010. Ethnic cuisine down by the shore. Delicious! Standard. $$
Braca Cafe, Kennedy Blvd. and the Beach. (609) 263-4271. Friendly bar/restaurant located on beach block. Solid food and drink. Standard. $$
Busch's Seafood Restaurant, 8700 Landis Ave. (609) 263-8626. When is the last time you had she-crab soup? Have it at Busch's, a family restaurant forever. Standard. $$
Fai's, Route 9. (609) 263-2632. Typical Chinese soups, egg rolls and stir-fry. Good and basic recognizable Asian offerings. Affordable. $
Lobster Loft, 42nd St. and the Bay. (609) 263-3000. Fun and entertaining restaurant with large menu that specializes in steak and seafood. Great bar with live entertainment. Standard. $$
O'Donnell's Pour House, 3907 Landis Ave. (609) 263-5600. Pub atmosphere attracts a young crowd. Varied menu. Extensive beer and scotch selections. Standard. $$
Stone Harbor
Deauville Inn, 201 Willard Rd. (609) 263-2080. Friendly staff with gorgeous sunset views. Pricey. $$$
Henny's, 9628 Third Ave., (609) 368-2929. Lost the "Driftwood Dining" suffix of the name, but didn't lose any of the quality. Henny's is sure to be a pleasant dining experience. Standard. $$
Kuishimbo, 330 96th St. (609) 967-7007. Typical Japanese done right. Always enjoyable. Standard. $$
Mildred's, Ocean Dr. and Prescott Rd. (609) 263-8209. A weekenders paradise. Lovely food in a beachy setting. Standard. $$
Upper Township
Mama Mia Ristorante, Cedar Square Shopping Center, Seaville. (609) 624-9322. Mix of American-Italian standards and upscale specials. Always crowded, because the food is always good. Standard. $$
Red Sky Cafe, 3054 Route 9, Seaville. (609) 624-2550. Southwestern and Tex-Mex offerings. One of those little gems along Route 9. Order the cowboy steak, any style, pardner. Standard. $$
Tuckahoe Inn, 1 Harbor Rd. and Route 9, Beesley's Point. (609) 390-3322. Standard continental menu fare with beautiful views. Crabcakes are a specialty of the chef. Standard. $$
Yesterday's Restaurant, 316 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora. (609) 390-1757. The name echoes its old-timey feel and the food is just as classic. Great service. Standard. $$
Vineland
Continental Room, West Landis Ave. and Route 55., in the Ramada Inn, (856) 692-8600. Fine continental cuisine in ana upscale setting. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Pricey. $$$
The Garden Room, 3722 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. (856) 691-3303. Drab exterior, fine-dining interior. Huge banquet room for large groups, parties, etc. Exotic and artistic decor with a creative menu to match. Standard. $$
Lucia's, 785 W. Sherman Ave. (856) 692-0300. Visit Italy. Dine in an indoor courtyard. The atmosphere is a theme; the food is very good. Standard. $$
Maplewood III, 200 N. Delsea Dr. (856) 692-2011. Daily dinner and early bird specials and a strong focus on hospitality.Standard. $$
Neptune Seafood House and Cocktail Lounge, 1554 S. Delsea Drive. (856) 692-2800. Affordable seafood that's big on taste. Standard. $$
Red Lobster, 3849 S. Delsea Drive. (856) 825-9600. The classic chain you've come to know and love. Standard. $$
The Wildwoods
The Bayview, 8100 Bayview Drive, Wildwood Crest. (609) 522-1287. Classic food, classic taste. Something for everyone- from the fancy to the standard. Standard. $$
Cafe Jon Paul, 2501 New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood (609) 729-4600. For some California cuisine in southern New Jersey, there's no better place than Cafe Jon Paul. You get the best of both worlds here - a trendy environment with a casual and laid-back feel with creative salads, sandwiches and upscale entrees. Standard. $$
Gia, 3001 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. (609) 729-5959. Everyone's favorite veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Upscale food and surroundings. Standard. $$
Groff's Restaurant, 423 Magnolia Ave., Wildwood. (609) 522-5474. Outdated ambiance but amazing prices with excellent food. Family friendly beyond belief. Affordable. $
Juan Pablo's, Garfield and Pacific Ave., Wildwood. (609) 729-6500. A corner bar that doubles as a Mexican restaurant with delicious entrees and crayons for the kids. Covered in festive accents, makes for a fun dining experience. Hot spot after hours, as well. Standard. $$
La Piazza Cucina Italiano, 4600 Pacific Ave., Wildwood. (609) 522-8300. Hot Italian food,live music, family atmosphere. Standard. $$
Marie Nicole's, 9510 Pacific Ave., Wildwood Crest. (609) 522-5425. One of the first "gourmet" restaurants to succeed in Wildwood area. Order the ancho-chili crisp fried calamari and the horseradish crusted swordfish. Standard. $$
Nino's Family Restaurant, 201 West Walnut Ave., North Wildwood. (609) 729-9314. Homey pasta house with gigantic portions. Standard. $$
Red Sky, Schellenger and Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood. (609) 522-7747. Excellent Southwestern cuisine. Beautiful, ornate interior gives it a trendy vibe. Standard. $$
Tucker's, Wildwood and Atlantic Ave., Wildwood. (609) 846-1110. Happy Hour and daily specials a must. One of a kind Irish pub! Standard. $$ ...
