Favorite Appetizers In The Atlantic City, New Jersey Area

We have turned to our listeners, readers, family and friend foodies to share their favorite appetizers that are available in the Atlantic City, New Jersey Area.

As always, they never disappoint and we have assembled a nice list of wonderful and creative appetizers designed by amazing chefs and served at outstanding restaurants, both casino and non-casino throughout the Atlantic City Region.

We are listing the selected appetizers in the order that they were submitted to us:

HELL’S KITCHEN - CAESARS HOTEL & CASINO

Jeannie Medinger Tate submitted the Lobster Risotto. It looks fabulous (see directly below):

THE CRAB TRAP - SOMERS POINT

Mary Alice McCloskey submitted the Clams Medley, consisting of 2 Clams Casino, 2 Barbecue and 2 Oysters Rockefeller. (No photo available).

SOPHIA’S - MARGATE CITY

Keith Gallagher submitted the Greek Spiced Chicken Wings. Mom photo is available.

STEVE AND COOKIES BY THE BAY - MARGATE CITY

Lauren Hurley Lauriello submitted several items. Below is the first.

VIC & ANTHONY’S STEAKHOUSE - THE GOLDEN NUGGET HOTEL & CASINO

Lauren Hurley Lauriello submitted the Shrimp & Filet Skewers.

AMADA - OCEAN CASINO RESORT

Garlic Shrimp. Submitted by Lauren Hurley Lauriello, who noted that she loves the “Gambas appetizer,” pictured directly below.

DOCK’S OYSTER HOUSE - ATLANTIC CITY

Margie Hurley submitted the Seafood Tower, which I love and it’s a real favorite with Visit Atlantic City clients.

Below, is a photo of Harry & Margie Hurley, posing behind the fabulous Seafood Tower.

VIC & ANTHONY’S STEAKHOUSE - THE GOLDEN NUGGET HOTEL & CASINO

MaryAnn Moscato Butler submitted the Shrimp Cocktail. I have had this and it is wonderful.

THE CRAB TRAP - SOMERS POINT

Susan Rich submitted the Deviled Clams, sorry, no photo was available.

CORDIVARI’S RESTAURANT - BRIGANTINE

The incredible food connoisseur, Peter Caporilli submitted the Long Hots, advising that he didn’t have a photograph, “because they don’t last long.”

I’m happy to report that Dean Cordivari, Brother of owner Jimmy Cordivari saw this and sent us this wonderful photograph (see below).

OYSTER CREEK RESTAURANT & BOAT BAR - GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP

Terri Bruenning Hudson made it easy and said to “try any of Chef Scott's signature starters at Oyster Creek.”

THE CRAB TRAP - SOMERS POINT

This is my own submission. I love the crab bisque soup, my favorite version of all time and the mini crab bites. Both are perfect every time.

Below, is my photo.

KNIFE & FORK INN - ATLANTIC CITY

Christopher Michael Hammer has submitted the Crispy Duck Leg Confit, with Wilted Spinach and Pancetta Vinaigrette (see below):

CAPRICCIO ITALIAN RESTAURANT- RESORTS CASINO HOTEL - ATLANTIC CITY

Mark Giannantonio is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.

Capriccio is the # 1 casino restaurant in America by USA Today 10Best Readers Choice for the past three years and four out of the past five years.

Mark’s favorite appetizer is called “Fritto Misto,” which consists of a variety of fried seafood and calamari, red cherry peppers, with Clams Oreganata.

Below are some wonderful examples from Capriccio:

THE CRAB TRAP - SOMERS POINT

Jennifer Kelly Williams submitted the stuffed onion ring, describing it as a “Giant onion ring stuffed with crab yumminess and a tomato based cream sauce.”

Here it is below:

VAGABOND KITCHEN & TAP HOUSE - ATLANTIC CITY

Julie Catherine submitted the Tequila Shrimp Bangers at Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House (featured on FoodNetwork's Diners, Drive ins and Dives and Triple D Nation).

Here it is below:

KNIFE & FORK INN - ATLANTIC CITY

Don Hurley has submitted the Lobster Spring Roll, with Dijon drizzle. See below.

I hope that our list of appetizers gives you some suggestions to try now and in the future.

Bon appétit.