JerseyJanice
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A general commentthe restaurants we visited this trip were all very good. We really think theyve polished up their acts because of the new condo business theyre hoping to get (which would be more repeat business than from the folks who stay in motels).
On the other hand, whatever Boardwalk food we attempted to sample was atrocious (except for the funnel cakes and Dairy Queen). The prices charged up there are outrageous and the quality of the food is mostly poor.
So here are the restaurants we went to:
Neils Steak and Chowder House We go to Neils almost every time were in Wildwood. The food is very good there. Prime rib is their specialty, and they do it right. Be sure to order the potato cup. Youll have a choice of the usual fries or baked potato with your entrée as well as this potato cup thing, which is really a twice-baked potato with cheese. Its yummy! They also serve a wonderful fresh-baked bread and salad with your meal.
The Lobster Shack -- This place has a great atmosphere, and it's close to the Boardwalk, so it's convenient. The clams casino were awesome here! Our meals were pretty good; would have been better if our waiter remembered to give us the rolls and cole slaw we were supposed to get. How he forgot, I can't imagine. We were starving when we got there and went through three bowls of oyster crackers in no time.
The Lobster House in Cape May This place is more than a restaurant. Its a whole dining and shopping experience. We met some of our family who were in Long Beach Island for the week and had a delightful meal. The service here is very professional, the food polished, and the atmosphere cant be beat. Its not inexpensive (well, it was for us because my BIL treated), but this is one of those places you have to visit at least once.
Little Italy Excellent! We liked it so much, we ate here twice. The first visit, I ordered a rigatoni, eggplant, fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella pasta dish that was to-die-for! The veal is outstanding here also, and the atmosphere is fantastic. Theyve redecorated it recently to look like an outdoor marketplace in Italy. Its so pretty! Because its in the Crest, this is a bring-your-own-wine or beer place. Second visit, we also brought a couple of tiny bottles of Sambuca to put in our espressos.
Michaels Restaurant and Bar Dont let the simple name fool you! This is no hole in the wall. We went on a Saturday night for that nights special prime rib and seafood buffet. They offer the same special on Wednesdays. It costs $21.95 per adult and is worth it, although dessert is not included. A raw bar consisting of clams and oysters on the half-shell, cold snow crab legs and peel-and-eat shrimp IS included, though. Both the crab legs and shrimp were above average in quality compared to other buffets weve been. This place also offers live entertainment later in the night. A band was tuning up while we were there, and from the looks of the crowd at the bar, it seems like one rocking and fun place to hang. (If only we had a sitter that night!)
Rusty Rudder, Breakfast Buffet Very good! Best breakfast buffet weve been to in the Wildwoods since the Anchor Inn closed. Coffee and juice are extra, but the food choices are plentiful and the quality of the food is quite decent. I loved the fresh fruit bar offered in addition to all the breads and hot foods.
Hawaiian Rumble Pancake House Went here for breakfast and a game of miniature golf (a free game is included for each person who orders breakfast). The food is both delicious and plentiful herebe careful not to over order. The pancakes are huge! The atmosphere is loads of fun, the arcade quite large, and the golf course is very cute. This is a great place for a family to spend a cool weather morning.
Russos Market This mini-market has a grill and serves hot sandwiches and some entrees. It also has a nice deli and sells fine butcher meats. I took Max (the dog) here three different mornings to buy bacon-and-egg sandwiches. They actually have a post outside labeled Dog Parking. Another day, I picked up a couple of hero sandwiches (called hoagies in WW) to bring to our beach picnic.
Munchies This place is on Surf Avenue across the street from our motel. A great place to buy cheesesteaks, and my husband was crazy for their buffalo wings.
Sorrentos Pizza (Boardwalk) I am sad to report that this chain of boardwalk pizzerias has undergone huge changes. It used to sell very good pizza; now the pizza is horrible. Yuck!
Dairy Queen and Kohrs Hurray for soft ice cream! Both these places have a few locations on the boards and I love them. With all the walking, biking and swimming I did, I treated myself to a cone or sundae almost every night of the trip. I just wish Dairy Queen was a little closer to our motel so we could have brought Max back a kiddie cone. (He gets one whenever we go to DQ at home.)
On the other hand, whatever Boardwalk food we attempted to sample was atrocious (except for the funnel cakes and Dairy Queen). The prices charged up there are outrageous and the quality of the food is mostly poor.
So here are the restaurants we went to:
Neils Steak and Chowder House We go to Neils almost every time were in Wildwood. The food is very good there. Prime rib is their specialty, and they do it right. Be sure to order the potato cup. Youll have a choice of the usual fries or baked potato with your entrée as well as this potato cup thing, which is really a twice-baked potato with cheese. Its yummy! They also serve a wonderful fresh-baked bread and salad with your meal.
The Lobster Shack -- This place has a great atmosphere, and it's close to the Boardwalk, so it's convenient. The clams casino were awesome here! Our meals were pretty good; would have been better if our waiter remembered to give us the rolls and cole slaw we were supposed to get. How he forgot, I can't imagine. We were starving when we got there and went through three bowls of oyster crackers in no time.
The Lobster House in Cape May This place is more than a restaurant. Its a whole dining and shopping experience. We met some of our family who were in Long Beach Island for the week and had a delightful meal. The service here is very professional, the food polished, and the atmosphere cant be beat. Its not inexpensive (well, it was for us because my BIL treated), but this is one of those places you have to visit at least once.
Little Italy Excellent! We liked it so much, we ate here twice. The first visit, I ordered a rigatoni, eggplant, fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella pasta dish that was to-die-for! The veal is outstanding here also, and the atmosphere is fantastic. Theyve redecorated it recently to look like an outdoor marketplace in Italy. Its so pretty! Because its in the Crest, this is a bring-your-own-wine or beer place. Second visit, we also brought a couple of tiny bottles of Sambuca to put in our espressos.
Michaels Restaurant and Bar Dont let the simple name fool you! This is no hole in the wall. We went on a Saturday night for that nights special prime rib and seafood buffet. They offer the same special on Wednesdays. It costs $21.95 per adult and is worth it, although dessert is not included. A raw bar consisting of clams and oysters on the half-shell, cold snow crab legs and peel-and-eat shrimp IS included, though. Both the crab legs and shrimp were above average in quality compared to other buffets weve been. This place also offers live entertainment later in the night. A band was tuning up while we were there, and from the looks of the crowd at the bar, it seems like one rocking and fun place to hang. (If only we had a sitter that night!)
Rusty Rudder, Breakfast Buffet Very good! Best breakfast buffet weve been to in the Wildwoods since the Anchor Inn closed. Coffee and juice are extra, but the food choices are plentiful and the quality of the food is quite decent. I loved the fresh fruit bar offered in addition to all the breads and hot foods.
Hawaiian Rumble Pancake House Went here for breakfast and a game of miniature golf (a free game is included for each person who orders breakfast). The food is both delicious and plentiful herebe careful not to over order. The pancakes are huge! The atmosphere is loads of fun, the arcade quite large, and the golf course is very cute. This is a great place for a family to spend a cool weather morning.
Russos Market This mini-market has a grill and serves hot sandwiches and some entrees. It also has a nice deli and sells fine butcher meats. I took Max (the dog) here three different mornings to buy bacon-and-egg sandwiches. They actually have a post outside labeled Dog Parking. Another day, I picked up a couple of hero sandwiches (called hoagies in WW) to bring to our beach picnic.
Munchies This place is on Surf Avenue across the street from our motel. A great place to buy cheesesteaks, and my husband was crazy for their buffalo wings.
Sorrentos Pizza (Boardwalk) I am sad to report that this chain of boardwalk pizzerias has undergone huge changes. It used to sell very good pizza; now the pizza is horrible. Yuck!
Dairy Queen and Kohrs Hurray for soft ice cream! Both these places have a few locations on the boards and I love them. With all the walking, biking and swimming I did, I treated myself to a cone or sundae almost every night of the trip. I just wish Dairy Queen was a little closer to our motel so we could have brought Max back a kiddie cone. (He gets one whenever we go to DQ at home.)
Mack's still has the best pizza on the boards. That is all they do- pizza. DH and I have been known to drive down just for pizza- about 4 hours round trip!
. I just remember being able to buy carrots to feed to the llamas.
