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Steve & Cookie's By the Bay Margate City Reviews
Get in line at the side entrance 4:30 or so for the 5pm
Get in line at the side entrance 4:30 or so for the 5pm opening with no reservations. Then head to the bar. Excellent barmen mix great drinks. Try the Negroni made with Faccia Brutta. Sit at the bar and enjoy great meals in a pleasant atmosphere. We have been there 5-6x, always great.
Best restaurant in margate.
Great ambiance and wonderful service. I love the duck and seared tuna. Delicious.
The good was ok.
I haven't been in a few year do I would be open to trying it again. It's hard to get a reservation so I am sure the food is great.
Crowded in summer but great food.
Went here with my work friends and really enjoyed the fun people hanging at the
Average at best
Let’s start off with the good first…the busboy was very attentive and polite. Definitely he gets a 5! Our waitress was adequate….pleasant but not helpful with the menu and would disappear for long stretches of time. Now the bad…GOOD LORD IT WAS COLD!! We weren’t the only ones who were shivering. My old fashioned was mediocre at best, definitely not the drink of a high end establishment. The Caesar salad….meh! No real taste, never offered pepper, and a minimum amount of cheese (which was Parmesan from a can at best!). Now I know a filet is best medium, but when it’s ordered medium well, it shouldn’t come out medium RARE!! Moooo!! 🐄!! The mashed potatoes…a travesty! They harkened back to OreIda potato flakes in a tin can….absolutely NOT homemade. My Branzino was average at best as well. This restaurant is tough to get into, and maybe they’re coasting on past glories, but there are SO many better restaurants in the area…
This place is a local favorite and for good reason.
Typically, the environment is a bit noisy which doesn't bother me. Why? A packed full restraunt of people enjoying themselves. Seafood, chicken, steak, even a cauliflower entre. S&Cs has a dish for just about everyone. The salads are great, the steaks are better. My favorite item on the menu is the porcini crusted NY strip steak. I've ordered it many times and it's cooked a perfect medium rare every time, my favorite steak around and it's not particularly close. Extensive wine list, various cocktails, multiple bars etc. The front menu page is a rotating menu which I love. The majority of the time I try something on this menu it's as good as the rest of the menu. Service is great, prices are beyond reasonable for the food and experience. The only downside of this entire place is how hard it is to get a reservation during the summer. However, in the off season, the happy hour menu is also great. I would and do reccomend Steve and Cookie's to everyone.
I cannot sing the praises of this place enough.
I heard mixed reviews but I am so glad we gave this place a shot. It was absolutely delicious! In fact we made a reservation for the next night but unfortunately I had to head back home before our reservation was called. Which is something I will add on! If you want to eat a timely matter, you absolutely need to make a reservation here. Otherwise, you can expect to be waiting anywhere from 2 to 4 hours for a seat. Even at the bar. Now for the food. The halibut was the special and it was cooked perfectly. Melted in your mouth. It came with shrimp, broccoli rabe and mashed potatoes. It was divine. The mac and cheese was also delicious. Not too rich. The desserts were very good but you could probably skip them. The peach pie was good but there was nothing making it different from any other peach pie I've had. Now I'm not a fan of chocolate and peanut butter but that dessert was amazing. My mouth is watering just thinking about it haha. It is very pricey here, so save it for a romantic date night, or a treat for yourself! I cannot wait to go back :)
Service is excellent, and if I have ever had a better
Service is excellent, and if I have ever had a better dinner than the Seafood Pan Roast in my life I do not remember. Just absolutely wonderful.
We went here for drinks at their outdoor bar when we were
We went here for drinks at their outdoor bar when we were vacationing in Ocean City (no bars). The drinks were good, but bartender was pretty slow. The space was nice and right across the street from a very pretty walkway near docks. The view there was great, but all docks were private and locked. Still a nice spot!
We live in Va.
Beach and visited relatives in NJ and ate at Steve and Cookies one evening. I had the jumbo crab cake with fries and slaw and I've been unable to find any crab cakes as delicious as I had there. If you're a seafood lover that's the place. The fresh crab cake was full lump crab and was the sweetest most delicious I've ever had. Nothing here even starts to compare the slaw was a wonderful accompaniment to the plate with a distinct variety of vegetables for the palate. All I can say is Wow I loved it. I wish I knew where there crab came from I'd certainly order some for us here. Wonderful dining experience. James and Helen Ryan
The tomato salad was out of this world - have never had
The tomato salad was out of this world - have never had anything like it. The tuna roll was "ok". The $52 seafood entree (shrimp, lobster, crab, scallops on rice) was tasteless and a complete disappointment. Salt would have helped, but should have been so much more than was it was. The blueberry pie was also to die for. Just disappointed that the most expensive thing on the menu was such a let down. Will not be returning, when there are plenty of other restaurants in the area...
Bad experience.
After hearing so many people rave about this place we had to try it. I was there with friends, and we excited. Unfortunately, we had to wait some time to get in even though we had a reservation. We were told their veal chop was the best in the state. NOT TRUE. as a matter of fact, it was very thin and almost tasteless. The wine list was extensive but very expensive. The place is noisy and difficult to hold a conversation. The food was almost devoid of flavor. Not nearly worth cost of the meal. If you are willing to drive into Atlantic City, try Chef Vola's or Cafe 2825.
Awesome dinner at the bar!!!
We went to Steve's and Cookie's by the Bay with no reservations and the wait will be about an hour for a table and it's not even the season yet. So we walked over to the bar and scored on two great center seats in the middle of the bar near the piano where he was playing easy listening dinner music. We were happy!!! The last time we were here was about 11 years ago. At the bar was Frank who is a 22 year veteran of pouring and making drinks behind the bar. A true staple, with great service, and always on the move, and happy to serve. We ordered a Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay from the Russian River region to start our night. Followed by the Ugly Tomato Salad for my wife, her Favorite, and I had the pea soup. Her app was huge, tasty, and filling. It was the correct combo with all the great flavors blended together. Definitely a unique name for a great salad. The pea soup had rich, super flavor, nice and thick and perfect with the bacon and garlic croutons!!! For the main course, my wife ordered the crab cakes with the mashed potatoes and Cole slaw, and I ordered the Kobe Beef Meatloaf with mash potatoes and peas and carrots. Both entrees were out of control delish!!! Great tasting, superb flavor, and hitting the palate with happiness. If you love meatloaf, like I do, I highly recommend this dish and ask for extra gravy!!! I love it drowned in the rich thick brown gravy!!! We were thinking about dessert but there was no room since we were so full. Overall, a landmark of fine dining on the bay in Margate. Food is excellent, drinks were nice and cold, and the service is awesome!!! Free parking in their lot, wheelchair friendly. And dress to impress!!! We will be back!!!🍷🍷🍷🍽️🍽️🍽️🦀🦀🦀
The BEST 12 ounce Strip Steak and Pork Chop in Margate City!!
Top shelf food and drinks are on the menu at Steve and Cookie's in Margate City, NJ. We enjoyed two perfectly prepared and delicious dinners that included the pork chop and the 12 ounce Strip Steak. Both were of the highest quality, and the Bulleit Rye and Chemise wine were spot on. This was a once in a lifetime moment as we were able to walk in and get a table. Normally there's a wait so you should really get reservations as early as possible. Finally, the decor changes based on the room you're in, so take a look ahead of time to see what works best for you.
You have to try this place!
Can't say enough good things! Start to finish everything was amazing! Our waitress, Colleen was helpful, knowledgeable and attentive. I highly recommend their creme brulee, its the best anywhere!
Lobster Mac and Cheese appetizer at $28 was flavorless, my wife had to ask for salt and pepper, was not on the table.
After a $21 lobster Mac and cheese app that was flavorless, my wife ordered the seafood pan special that consisted of lobster, crab, shrimp and scallops at $45. Completely flavorless, how can that many decadent ingredients turn out bland? While my panco crusted halibut was ok, it also lacked flavor at $38. Combine that with a watered down margarita and a couple of other sub par cocktails and you get a $200 bill… never again
Finally
Well, we finally made it to the restaurant “Steve and Cookies” in Margate NJ for dinner. I was able to get a reservation on a beautiful Saturday evening before the weather turned cold at the bay. The setting is typical nice shore town restaurant, old charm and great food. Our drinks were good (old fashion, lemon-drop martini), our food was delicious (seafood medley, filet), and the service was truly wonderful. We will return.
Fantastic food, service needs improvement
PROS: The food was phenomenal. I ordered the salmon special, and the salmon was done perfectly, so that it melted in my mouth. The flavors and textures were a great mix. Unique dish, great presentation. I really loved it. CONS: The server was nice but not very attentive. Someone other than our server brought our bread, and then another runner brought us a second order of bread. We told him was a mistake, but we were charged for two orders of bread. The server didn’t return to refill waters or check to see if we wanted to order a second drink until after our entrees were served. Because the food was so good, I feel it was an appropriate price point, but I expected to have better service. The quality of the service does not match the pricing and the food quality. Another quick note: I had been told that Steve & Cookie’s is known for its ambiance (as well as the quality of its food), but we were seated in a booth in the bar, and it was like sitting in a cocoon. If you’re on a romantic date it might be great, but we didn’t really get to experience the ambiance of the restaurant where we were seated. Despite the cons, the food was so good that I would go back.
Excellent food and drinks.
We had the ugly tomato salad and halibut, and it was exceptional. Service and ambience is really good.
Just a great place to eat well and be treated nicely.
No pressure summer love! Good wine special too ;)
Great food in painfully noisy restaurant
This lively restaurant has great food but is super noisy. The uggly tomato salad is a favorite along with the blueberry pie and crab cakes. They used to have a cold seafood platter but it is a la carte now. Avoid the fried shrimp - overcooked and tough. Great cocktails!
Always a must do, but plan ahead.
Very popular, great food, great service. It's the place on the shore. So much better than the Crab Trap.
Have eaten at Steve's and cookies many times.
Excellent food. Cookie is a doll. Tonight for the first time ever we had neglectful service. Waited and waited for server. No pepper or salt offered for salad, apps or dinner. No drink refills offered. Irish coffee with no whipped cream, said he'd come back with it but did not. Not very busy, Just too busy chatting to pay attention to us. Embarrassing as we had guests with us from out of town. Food was excellent as always.
A Margate staple and a terrific experience.
The service and staff were great and the quality of the food outstanding!! I'll be back.
Gem in Margate
Large and extremely busy place that lived up to its reputation. Best Manhattan clam chowder I've ever had, likewise the signature blueberry pie. Everything else shared with several couples was very good or better. A little chaotic getting to our table (and this was on the late side on a Tuesday night! After checking in, we went to order a drink at one of the several bars only to be sternly told by a hostess that the bar seats were reserved! She suggested we wait outside (thankfully it was a cool evening but I would have been pretty angry if was a hot and humid night). Doesn't detract too much from the great food.
Expensive, but worth what you pay for.
Got the Lobster Mac and Cheese as an appetizer, which had insane flavor and remains some of the best Mac and cheese I've ever had (with or without lobster). For dinner, I got the halibut special and my girlfriend got the filet mignon with crab imperial. My dish was definitely a lighter meal, but tasted great. As for the filet dish, we ordered it medium rare. It did come out more like medium, but that was quickly glanced over with how great it was. It truly was the first time I've tried a steak that melts in your mouth. The crab on top really sealed the deal. It also comes with mashed potatoes, which were the best I've ever had. For dessert, we got the crème brûlée, which was a solid finish to the night. If you are going to get alcohol, we wish we knew earlier that the dessert menu also offered some drinks that are more sweet and dessert-like I suppose, so make sure to ask if you like those! We got the lavender lemon-drop martini, which to us wasn't anything special. Service was professional, but that's to be expected since it is a more classy restaurant. Definitely a good spot for an anniversary or other special occasion. They don't typically do change since most people don't pay in cash, so be aware of that before going.
Delectable specials and excellent wine selection-- I have
Delectable specials and excellent wine selection-- I have frequented this establishment countless times during off season when the shoobies have fled! However my girlfriends and I decided to go for a Saturday night cocktail hour this past weekend and were able to get a nice table with great service on a busy summer night. The salad variety is truly extensive and impressive. The nightly specials, among a delicious grilled halibut and sesame ginger salmon dish, included a negro rosado Spanish rosé that was a phenomenal pairing with each refreshing seafood entree.
Everytime I go, the martinis are unbelievable and the food
Everytime I go, the martinis are unbelievable and the food is somehow even better than that. Highly recommend for a celebration dinner or even just a friendly happy hour in the oyster bar!
Fun time, good dinner and good vibe.
Waitress and bus boy were absolutely fabulous. They make sure you felt special and enjoyed your dining experience.
Food is fresh and delicious.
Best bartenders and drinks. Did I forget desserts? Six stars!!
Ghost crab(meat)
Have been coming here for many years and has always been terrific. I ordered the pasta with crabmeat and tomatoes. Very disappointing-should have been called tomatoes with pasta and a touch of crab. My bowl was covered in tomatoes. I searched under the pasta for the crabmeat- only a little and for $39 there should have been much more. My friends’ meals, Hal it special and seafood pan roast was great. Yummy brussel sprout appetizer. Dessert, apple crisp with ice cream was ok. Our server was very good.
Amazing dining experience! From start to finish great
Amazing dining experience! From start to finish great service and the food was excellent! The bone in veal milanese was delicious! Loved the lemon vinaigrette cascading over the arugula salad. My guy had the double cut stuffed pork chop. The fontina, bacon and apple stuffing was so flavorful. It was served over mashed sweet potatoes which were like dessert! Both dishes had a wonderful presentation and tasted phenomenal! We sat at a high top in the bar area and the service was spectacular! Loved the vibe. Never did I have to ask our waitress for anything. The entire wait staff were very attentive. This was our first time having dinner here. We usually have happy hour which is also very good. The only negative would be the banana cream pie. The flavor was good, not too sweet, but the bananas were layered on the crust then the custard. It would have held together better if the custard was on top of crust. The crust fell apart with each bite. The crust is the best part. lol. Easy fix. Other than that we had an outstanding dining experience and can't wait to return.
One of the top meals in my life.
All that you hear is true. Top notch ingredients, skillfully prepared, served professionally. My only hitch was the servers' hair - long and unwrapped, untied, unscarfed or hatted. Here's some science: "On average, the average male loses approximately 50 to 100 hairs per day. This amount of hair loss is considered within the normal range and is part of the natural hair growth cycle1. Hair shedding is a natural process, and it occurs as part of the body's renewal cycle." What are the chances of a hair or two finding its way to your palate? I'd say pretty good!
100% perfecto in every way! Home away from home.
.. service is beyond compare! Food is clean and fresh with impeccable presentation.
We've been coming to Steve & Cookie's for over 25 years.
It had been a while since my last visit, and unfortunately it's not anywhere as good as it used to be. It certainly is busy - very noisy! -- and hopefully many people are still pleased with their experience. However, we felt the food and the service both left something to be desired. Re: the food, they no longer provide complimentary bread - you have to pay for it, and it's not the variety it used to be. The bouillabaisse was salty, and the halibut/shrimp special had 1 shrimp on it. Compared to some of the other restaurants on the scene now, this just isn't worth $40-$50/entrée. Re: the service, the team supporting us (party of 6) did not serve appetizers and entrees to the right members of our party - for both courses, they served incorrectly and we needed to switch around. It also took 3 asks to get more water. Small things, but it's an expensive place and you can't help but expect smooth service. This used to be a special occasion go-to for me, but I don't feel that way anymore. :-(
Great ambience inside the restaurant and amazing drinks.
The brussel sprouts were to die for, and I don't even like them. Service was excellent and prompt. I will definitely be returning.
service was bad.
forgot about my drink order and completely ignored me when i asked again. the hostess came to my table and told my family of 15 to stop talking. you do not understand. we haven't socialized in YEARS as a family and we get told we can't talk? seriousl?
Great food and nice dining experience
Visited here in the Summer. Really lovely place and good service. Had the lamb lollichops and bouillabaisse with lobster tail. All very nice. Will definitely be back next Summer.
I've never had a bad experience at Steve and Cookies! The
I've never had a bad experience at Steve and Cookies! The Crab Imperial is just soooo good.
absolutely fabulous! Your favorite is about to make a New
absolutely fabulous! Your favorite is about to make a New appearance; the chefs are understated & elegant here & the desert, the crunch is worth saving a reasonable drop of room, from the beginning which is ridiculous !
Amazing, high quality food.
The service is always fantastic. My husband and I go here on our anniversary every year. We've never had a poor experience or bad food. Obviously the food is pricey, but you're paying for quality.
By far the best restaurant and bar! Excellent service from
By far the best restaurant and bar! Excellent service from bartenders, hostess and waitress. All of our food and drinks were delicious!! Highly recommend!! A cozy latex back atmosphere
TERRIBLE Experience
My sister and my husband and her husband went to Steve and cookies on Sunday November 12 th for dinner first of all they made all of us stand outside till 5 because they didn’t open till then it was 4:45 and cold outside. Then during our dinner my husband started choking on something and it was pretty bad we went through at least 12 napkins during his choking. No one in the place of business came over to see if he was alright not one our server not the hostess no one! The only people that acknowledged him choking were a couple at a table and by the way my brother in law bought their dinner they were so nice. He was choking for quite a while. I think this is disgraceful that not one employee there came over to see if he was ok .we won’t be going there again and I will tell people about this experience. AWEFUL customer service.
A BIT ABOVE AVEEAGE
Gave Steve and Cookie's a 3 out of 5 because we had high expectations based on the reviews and the difficulty securing a reservation . The dining room feels a bit dated , the specialty cocktails and service were excellent , the wine by bottle a bit pricey . We started with the lobster Mac and cheese and the ugly tomato salad , both apps very good , for entrees we had the halibut which was good and the stuffed pork chop which was dry and a stretch to say it was stuffed , we were looking forward to the blueberry pie for dessert but they had stopped serving that in the fall . We wouldn't travel just to eat here but if we were in the area and could get in , we would return .
Wonderful night out in Margate
Excellent all around experience! Atmosphere, service and food were all top notch. Our table had 4 different entrees and everyone raved about their meal. Will definitely come back next time visiting the Jersey shore.
Disappointed
Steve and cookies was always our go to for a fabulous meal and amazing service. Our dining experience tonight was terrible. Our waiter was completely preoccupied with other tables. I was brought he wrong meal which honestly is not a big deal but the waiter barely acknowledged the mistake. When the halibut came out it was completely dried out. Forgot my wine after I sat and watched my husband eat his meal. Then I am almost done my meal and he asks if we need pepper😬. All of the mishaps are not worth the $200 we paid for dinner… for 2 people. Back in the day Steve and cookies was not comparable to any restaurant down the shore but things have definitely changed.. not for the better.
Disappointed
We have always enjoyed dinner at the bar with music …we’re so disappointed with the bartenders… absolutely no personality and almost rude… cookie should be ashamed as she has always made your experience special…
Frustrating and inefficient reservation system
For 20 years my family and I have dined at S&C as the culmination of our family vacation. This will be the first year that we will not be customers. Your reservation system is inefficient and frustrating. I followed all the rules: reserved online 30 days prior to desired dining date at the 9PM time slot( only time available). I left credit card info agreeing to your cancellation policy. I then realized that I needed to make a change in the reservation which I could not do online. No one answers the phone and no one returns phone calls. I give up. You have lost our business. We will dine elsewhere.
In my 55 years, I can count on one finger the number of
In my 55 years, I can count on one finger the number of times I've been told 'a six top is waiting for your table'. That one time was last night, at our second visit to Steve & Cookies. We were so impressed by this popular eatery, that we brought friends from North Jersey, to celebrate a 50th birthday. We were on time for our reservation and less that two hours into our meal, when the young waiter gave us this nudge. There was no line at the host stand, so this party of six was enjoying a drink at the bar. This comment, and the two undercooked salmon entrees we sent back, have taken some of the sheen from my original review. I was actively seeking the owner, to communicate this to her, but I couldn't find her. Still a great restaurant, but obviously too busy.
Decided to come try Steve & Cookies based on the reviews
Decided to come try Steve & Cookies based on the reviews prior, I was in the ocean city area for the night. Unable to get a reservation, we walked in around 6pm Saturday (off season for the shore) and were luckily able to grab seats at one of the bars! Ambiance was great, the restaurant really feels upscale. Our bar tenders were absolutely fabulous and truly made our dining experience! I had one of the best espresso martinis. The food was okay, and felt pricey for what it was. We started with the tuna sushi, it was fried and felt very diy I wouldn't get again. Burrata was great with the peppers, but lacking a balsamic/evoo topping. The breaded clams were delicious, definitely recommend. Ended up ordering the lobster Mac for an entree and it was disappointing, lobster was very much over cooked and Mac and cheese was very oily. Show stopper was our last minute addition, the brussel sprouts, they were amazing. Would love to come back to this place just to sit at the bar and try some other menu items.
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