Shore Thing Guidebook
Food scene
Great neighborhood Italian BYOB. Make a reservation for summer evenings and sit outside! Literally right around the corner.
15 locals recommend
Red Room Cafe
141 N Dorset AveGreat neighborhood Italian BYOB. Make a reservation for summer evenings and sit outside! Literally right around the corner.
PJ Buckets
115 North Dorset AvenueWonderful fresh seafood boils and cornbread, just around the corner!
Ice cream right around the corner! Line moves pretty quickly…
20 locals recommend
Custard's Last Stand
107 N Dorset AveIce cream right around the corner! Line moves pretty quickly…
Ventnor Coffee
108 N Dorset AveLocal coffee spot
Velo Cafe
6525 Ventnor AveThe best breakfast (Orale Benedict) and great dinner too!
Great upstairs outdoor bar/restaurant within walking distance. Good pizza too!
16 locals recommend
Caruso's Pizza LLC
6708 Ventnor AveGreat upstairs outdoor bar/restaurant within walking distance. Good pizza too!
Isabella's Ventnor Cafe
4 S Portland AveGreat brunch and BYOT(equila) margaritas!
Peace Pie
7307 Ventnor AveFun ice cream sandwiches!
Dinner before the movie at Ventnor Square… ask to sit on the balcony upstairs!
15 locals recommend
Nuckys Kitchen & Speakeasy
5211 Ventnor AvenueDinner before the movie at Ventnor Square… ask to sit on the balcony upstairs!
ISLAND MEAT MARKET
6407 Ventnor AvenueLocal market and butcher…
My favorite dinner spot! The best Mediterranean menu and atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
Sofia Restaurant
9314 Amherst AveMy favorite dinner spot! The best Mediterranean menu and atmosphere.
Great place for breakfast and lunch in the neighborhood. Grab a bite to eat on the way to the beach, they do takeout too!
The Dorset
106 North Dorset AvenueGreat place for breakfast and lunch in the neighborhood. Grab a bite to eat on the way to the beach, they do takeout too!
Betty's Seafood Shack
Great casual seafood and a nice place to watch the sunset.
TacocaT Margate
Mmmm, tacos!
Sasscer's Cheesecakes
307 N Dorset AveDelicious cheesecake and desserts right around the corner!
Shucker's Bar & Grille
9403 Ventnor AveGreat spot for outdoor seating and a nice seafood dinner.
A little history and the BEST happy hour menu in town. Go early, the bar fills up quick!
65 locals recommend
Knife and Fork Inn
3600 Atlantic AveA little history and the BEST happy hour menu in town. Go early, the bar fills up quick!
Great place for a nice family meal and great happy hour too! Free valet parking in the side lot.
69 locals recommend
Docks Oyster House
2405 Atlantic AveGreat place for a nice family meal and great happy hour too! Free valet parking in the side lot.
Favorite spot for an intimate dinner. Hard to get a reservation here but if your lucky you might get a seat at the tiny bar or a last minute cancellation slot!
19 locals recommend
Cafe 2825
2825 Atlantic AveFavorite spot for an intimate dinner. Hard to get a reservation here but if your lucky you might get a seat at the tiny bar or a last minute cancellation slot!
Sightseeing
Ski Beach
Burk AvenueWatch the sunset or launch your kayak here! Lots of summertime concerts too…
Longport Dog Beach
Take your pup here for some off-leash fun in the sun!
Things to do
Dinner and a movie at this historic renovated theater and “speakeasy” bar/restaurant will not disappoint. Ask to sit on the balcony overlooking Ventnor Ave!
16 locals recommend
Ventnor Square Theatre
5211 Ventnor AveDinner and a movie at this historic renovated theater and “speakeasy” bar/restaurant will not disappoint. Ask to sit on the balcony overlooking Ventnor Ave!
Lucy the Elephant
9200 Atlantic AveTake a tour of the inside of this giant historic elephant!
Congo Falls Adventure Golf
9312 Ventnor AveMini golf is a must-do beach activity!
405 N Brunswick Dr
405 North Brunswick DriveTake your pup to the Margate City Dog Park for some fun with other dogs!
ACME Markets
4236 Harbor Beach BlvdGet your groceries on the island at Acme!
Rent bikes for the family daily, overnight or weekly! Baby bike gear available too.
21 locals recommend
AAAA Bike Shop
5300 Ventnor AveRent bikes for the family daily, overnight or weekly! Baby bike gear available too.
Visit the pier for amazing views and maybe a little fishing too! Also, if you go to the beach on Dorset or Cambridge Ave, you have easy access to the free clean restrooms on the pier (built in 2020).
19 locals recommend
Ventnor City Fishing Pier
Visit the pier for amazing views and maybe a little fishing too! Also, if you go to the beach on Dorset or Cambridge Ave, you have easy access to the free clean restrooms on the pier (built in 2020).
Ride your bike for +5 miles on the boardwalk from the bottom of Ventnor to the top of AC!
9 locals recommend
Boardwalk
BoardwalkRide your bike for +5 miles on the boardwalk from the bottom of Ventnor to the top of AC!
Ray Scott's Dock
9211 Amherst AveRent a boat or kayaks for a day on the bay!
Jet ski rentals nearby, reservations recommended!
12 locals recommend
WaveRunner JetSki Rentals Atlantic City
1501 N Albany AveJet ski rentals nearby, reservations recommended!
Staceys Surf & Paddle
9511 Amherst AveRent paddle boards or take a surfing lesson!
Play a round of mini golf or rent a Surrey to ride down the AC boardwalk.
North Beach Mini Golf & Bike Rentals
Play a round of mini golf or rent a Surrey to ride down the AC boardwalk.
Island Aqua Park
9501 Amherst AvePlay around on a giant inflatable obstacle course in the bay!
Borgata Casino
1 Borgata WayFavorite casino with the best restaurants.
Nice casino, good restaurants and a super fun lobby bar with live music!
65 locals recommend
Hard Rock Casino
1000 BoardwalkNice casino, good restaurants and a super fun lobby bar with live music!
The newest and most luxurious casino in AC. Great for a pool/cabana day if you think ahead to reserve!
45 locals recommend
Ocean Resort Casino
500 BoardwalkThe newest and most luxurious casino in AC. Great for a pool/cabana day if you think ahead to reserve!