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A photo of Stella Restaurant restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1128)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Ventnor City
Booked 17 times today
Generally Stella is reliable and outstanding. Fresh ingredients, flavorful preparations and nicely presented. Especially enjoy the salmon, veal and eggplant and mussels. Generally have been pleased on all visits. Small dining area can become loud.
A photo of The Queen Bean Bistro restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(167)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Ventnor City
Booked 13 times today
Food and service were excellent. Good variety of dishes to choose from.
A photo of Rustico Ventnor restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(274)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Ventnor City
Booked 4 times today
Another wonderful dinner!! Pear and prosciutto appetizer was absolutely delicious so glad our server recommended it. We will be back soon!
A photo of Park Place Prime - Bally's Atlantic City restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(283)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Atlantic City
Booked 10 times today
Service and food was very good will be back again.
A photo of The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3922)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Cape May
Booked 46 times today
The entire experience is worth going there. The Food is outstanding along with the presentation. The service was outstanding The decor is very nice. Overall a great night out
A photo of The Blue Pig Tavern restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4381)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Cape May
Booked 116 times today
It was a wonderful experience. Our table was right near the fireplace... and the fire was on.... so it was a little hot. All else was great. Thanks,
A photo of Atlantic City Country Club - Taproom Bar & Grille restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1373)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Northfield
Booked 2 times today
Went with a friend and had a fabulous time. The chef the staff were all very helpful. The wines were very good. The pizza toppings eating what we had there plus to take home. Met quite a few people people socialize to the very end. I can’t wait. Wait for the next event event. I would like to see more cooking events at the Atlantic City country club. Years ago I participated in the Harris’s Viking cooking school events that they had periodically and thoroughly enjoyed them. Thank you.
A photo of Smithville Inn restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5002)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Galloway
Booked 53 times today
We had an excellent experience at Smithville Inn! Everything was wonderful from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect place to enjoy a lovely meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back again. Highly recommend!
A photo of Tisha's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8997)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Cape May
Booked 66 times today
The food was delicious. Our server Cat was wonderful. Cat was the best and her recommendations were on the money. She was sweet and took very good care of us. The food was fabulous and so was Cat. Everything was just fantastic!
A photo of SeaSalt restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1297)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Cape May
Booked 11 times today
Was welcomed from the moment we walked in the door. Food was amazing and drinks were delicious. Very Accommodating and friendly staff. They made my 50th Birthday dinner memorable.

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  • Paul
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Service and food was very good will be back again.
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    Park Place Prime - Bally's Atlantic City$$$$• Steakhouse• Atlantic City
    •
    4.6
  • Virginia
    New Jersey •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had an excellent experience at Smithville Inn! Everything was wonderful from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect place to enjoy a lovely meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back again. Highly recommend!
    More info
    Smithville Inn$$$$• American• Galloway
    •
    4.7
  • DianeGold
    Philadelphia County •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 25, 2026
    Went with a friend and had a fabulous time. The chef the staff were all very helpful. The wines were very good. The pizza toppings eating what we had there plus to take home. Met quite a few people people socialize to the very end. I can’t wait. Wait for the next event event. I would like to see more cooking events at the Atlantic City country club. Years ago I participated in the Harris’s Viking cooking school events that they had periodically and thoroughly enjoyed them. Thank you.
    More info
    Atlantic City Country Club - Taproom Bar & Grille$$$$• American• Northfield
    •
    4.8
  • Raymond
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Oct 23, 2026
    Generally Stella is reliable and outstanding. Fresh ingredients, flavorful preparations and nicely presented. Especially enjoy the salmon, veal and eggplant and mussels. Generally have been pleased on all visits. Small dining area can become loud.
    More info
    Stella Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary American• Ventnor City
    •
    4.9
  • GinaGold
    7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 16, 2026
    Another wonderful dinner!! Pear and prosciutto appetizer was absolutely delicious so glad our server recommended it. We will be back soon!
    More info
    Rustico Ventnor$$$$• Contemporary American• Ventnor City
    •
    4.6
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