Steve & Cookie's By the Bay
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Years ago we went here during the AC Restaurant Week, and enjoyed it back then. So after a long while trying to get a reservation, we finally got one online. My daughter and I had already looked over the menu before we arrived so we knew what we wanted. We were sad to see that the restaurant had lost most of its bay view due to condo looking structure being built across the street. We ordered for an appetizer to be shared by all three of us: Lamb Lollichops, Eggplant Rollitini and the Beet & Goat Cheese Salad. All were excellent in flavor. My SIL ordered the double apple cheddar stuffed pork chop and a side baked potato with butter. It comes with mashed sweet potatoes however he had them place it on a separate plate for my daughter and I to share. We felt it was too sweet with the added sweetness. My daughter ordered the filet and mashed potatoes. I ordered the duck with creamed corn, cornbread stuffing and blueberry sauce. My daughter and I shared our meals so we were able to enjoy both meals. The filet was cooked perfectly however it was still on the dry side. The duck had a crispy skin and the it went well with the blueberry sauce. My daughter and I both enjoyed everything that came with the duck. Service was very slow, however, the waiter had a lot of tables he was taking care of. We were seated in the back of the restaurant under a painting of Frank Sinatra. For dessert my SIL ordered the Creme Brûlée which I could see he enjoyed very much. Both my daughter and I ordered the chocolate peanut butter pie. The pie was creamy and rich. All three desserts came with whipped cream on the side. This restaurant had a more refined clientele, as it wasn’t boisterously loud like one I reviewed last week. The food was great for the most part. We will be back in the future.
DEBBY KAPLANDEBBY KAPLAN
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Let me begin by saying that I was very wary of the hype this place has gotten over the past few years. It was virtually impossible to get a reservation, which is why visited on a Sunday. However, I am pleased to report that this place definitely lived up to my expectations. We started by splitting a wedge salad (they split it for us and did not charge) which was great and came with a wonderful slice of pear. I believe this item was a special. We also decided to get the Crispy Tuna Roll, kind of like Spicy Tuna lasagna that may have been the best thing we ate. We also split the Lobster Mac & Cheese, which they gave to us as a side with our entrees. For the main course, I got the pistachio crusted Halibut with a delicious tomato and squash ragout. The fish was cooked perfectly and the portion was sizable. My girlfriend got the Kobe Meatloaf that was just crispy enough. It also came with smashed potatoes that were AMAZING. We were too full for desert but the options looked delicious. I would definitely save some room if you visit. My main complaint about this place (past the difficulty getting reservations) was the noise. Our table was somewhat near the bar but generally there is just no sound deadening in the place. If you live in the area, it is probably worth scouring Open Table for an opening. Maybe setup a few notifications. If you are visiting, this place is probably not worth the effort (or the money). PRO TIP: This place does have an outdoor seating area with a bar. You can stop by for drinks with no reservation!
David LazarDavid Lazar
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We really wanted to like this place, and it came highly recommended by several friends and family. Our server was nice enough, but we barely saw her. The 2 martinis we ordered were just bad. Tasted like rubbing alcohol, and we usually love a good, strong martini. Our appetizer, the Crunchy Tuna Sushi roll, was delicious, so we let the drink issue go (plus we had only asked for one appetizer and she brought 2, so we already felt bad pointing out that mistake). Then our meals came out and were just terrible. My crab pasta had zero flavor. I poured a gallon of salt, pepper, and Parmesan and tried to eat as much as possible, because I was starving. My husband’s stuffed pork chop was hard and dry. We honestly couldn’t believe it! I was shocked that we weren’t offered bread at the start of our meal, but realized later it was not a complimentary item. We weren’t asked if we needed more drinks, or anything honestly. When we finally asked for different drinks, we were brought the wrong menu, so we just gave up and chatted with the manager. He was generous enough to comp the meal, but seemed surprised about our experience. Overall this place is bland, over priced, and really disappointing.
Amanda BertholdAmanda Berthold
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My wife and I are travelers, here in the Atlantic City area for 6 months. We are staying in Ventnor City. I was gonna write this whole piece, but to be plain and simple... This place is probably the best restaurant I have visited in the area, from location, to decore, to customer service, to the quality of the food, to the dessert there was not on thing that wasn't amazing about this place. They had a awesome piano man playing so great tunes. We got there about a half hour early, so we sat at the bar..Bruce the Bartender made my wife a fantastic Manhattan, we also tried some of their Date Infused Maker's Mark (Please, if you go you must try it). We sat down and Joanne was super friendly and ready to answer any questions about the menu. My wife had their Sunday Special Sauce and I had the Sea Bass special (shown in photo). For dessert my wife had a Biscotti and I had the Pecan Pie (This Pecan pie did not come of a truck, real deal). Honestly there isn't anything negative I can say about this place, we will definitely come back. Thank you for making our 10 year Anniversary so special. PS. We were pretty drunkie, so please forgive us. Lol
David R RamirezDavid R Ramirez
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I couldn’t recommend this place enough! We came here while vacationing in nearby Ocean City (no alcohol in OC and it’s hard to find decent dine-in seafood places) and it was well worth the drive. The entire staff was great from the hostesses to the bussers to our lovely waitress, Kelly. The food was to die for! We had the ugly tomato salad to start (special), fried jumbo shrimp, the mahi mahi (special), and the seafood pan roast (also a special, $49 MP). The portions were very fair for the price and quality and everything was cooked perfectly, which is not an easy task with seafood. We had the brownie pie and crème brûlée for dessert. The crème brûlée was airy, loaded with vanilla bean, and the whipped cream that accompanied both desserts was freshly whipped. In general, it was a really great menu that I’m sure anyone could find something on. Our reservation was pretty late, 9:15pm, so we were finishing up our meal as they were closing up, but we were not rushed out by anyone. It was a very positive experience overall and I look forward to coming back someday.
Haley GuimHaley Guim
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My wife and I came here for my birthday and had a terrific time. We booked a reservation and was able to get seated immediately. It was both our first time at Steve & Cookie's. The place was packed. Despite that, our waiter was able to get us our drinks pretty quickly. The wait for each course was perfect as well. They would check to make sure you're done with a certain course before bringing you your next dish. They would also ask you which order you want things to come out if you happen to order multiple appetizers. As for the food itself, we were blown away by how good everything was. This is definitely a great place for celebrations. I counted three other birthday celebrations other than my own that night and everyone seemed to be in good spirits. Definitely recommend and can see myself making another visit in the near future.
Andrew ChenAndrew Chen
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9700 Amherst Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
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Acclaimed New American spot serving upscale fare in buzzy environs, plus a raw bar & live jazz.
attractions: Lucy the Elephant, Lucy the Elephant, Margate Beach: Jefferson Avenue, Jalapeños & Salads Inc., Jamaican Me Crazy, Island Aqua Park, Christina's Boutique, Margate Gardens Wine & Spirits, Margate Community Church, Groomers Helper, restaurants: Sofia Restaurant, Tomatoes, Ventura's Greenhouse Restaurant, Maynard's Cafe, Margate Dairy Bar & Burger, Johnny's Cafe & Lounge, Gilchrist Downbeach Restaurant, Miyako Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse, Shucker's Bar & Grille, Saltwater
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