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Smithville Inn, Absecon, NJ

Smithville Inn

4.8 (4626)
$31 to $50
American
1 North New York Road, Absecon, NJ 08205

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Old world charm meets new world hospitality in this lovely lakeside landmark. A longtime locals favorite serving award winning classic continental cuisine with a modern flair. The restaurant, resurrected from an uncertain future in 1997 by the combined efforts of the Coppola & Bushar families, has since reclaimed its spot among the favorite dining locations in the Atlantic City area.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Phillip Gormley
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining rooms available to accommodate your group from 10 to 200 guests. Custom menus. Free Consultation. Call today. 1-609-652-7777
  • Neighborhood
    Galloway
  • Cross street
    Route 9 & Moss Mill Road
  • Parking details
    Smithville Inn is located in Historic Towne of Smithville - Ample free parking & complimentary valet service for all functions.
  • Public transit
    New Jersey Transit bus stop located directly across from the Smithville Inn.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Music every Wednesday night in the Baremore tavern 7:00 PM-Close. Enjoy the music of Lenny Mitchel performing live on our grand piano every Friday & Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,626 people are saying

Smithville Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic

    Best Service

  • Atlantic

    Best Ambiance

  • Atlantic

    Best Value

  • Atlantic

    Great for brunch

  • Atlantic

    Great for scenic views

  • Atlantic

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smithville Inn offers an enchanting dining experience with "excellent food," "friendly staff," and "beautiful views of the lake." Guests rave about its "cozy, warm atmosphere" and "consistently excellent" service. Signature dishes like the "chicken pot pie" and "French onion soup" delight patrons. A perfect spot for special occasions and memorable meals.

4,626 Reviews
  1. paul

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food had a nice first date the staff were awesome too

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  2. Karen

    Charleston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderfully historic restaurant with fantastic food and service. I remember lovely dinners shared with family over 40 years ago and it is still as wonderful as I remember!

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  3. Cryssi

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious full portions. We share a meal & still had food to bring back to our room for the next day.

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  4. kathy VIP

    Atlantic City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Laura our waitress could not have been more attentive and personable! The food was fantastic! Owner Tony always does a fantastic job. Kudos to entire staff

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  5. Cynthia VIP

    New York City68 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Short rib pot roast with root vegetables is excellent.

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  6. Peter VIP

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can not go wrong ordering the strip steak. Our favorite. House made Sangria is also our favorite.

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  7. Michael

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every aspect of the meal from beginning to end was good. All of the servings were generous and everything was tasty. We started with the cheese plate, which offered different bites and textures with the combination of cheeses, dried fruit, and nuts. There were many options that sounded inviting for our main but we both chose the stuffed pork chop. It was well made and came with sides that complemented the main dish. We got the peanut butter bomb for dessert and had the lightest but super flavorful mousse I have ever tasted. Our server was attentive and was always available to answer any questions. Our water glass was never empty. The view of the lake was also pretty and provided a nice environment to enjoy our meal.

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  8. Jim

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience (as usual) last night!

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  9. Dana

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience here! Brought my right back to my childhood…..which was the last time I dined here.

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  10. Karl VIP

    Atlantic City55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We look forward to having lunch here when we want to take a drive. The food is very good, the staff is friendly and the view of the lake is pretty. We have never had a bad experience here.

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Smithville Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 4626 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Smithville Inn

1 North New York Road, Absecon, NJ 08205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 9 & Moss Mill Road
  • Neighborhood
    Galloway
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Smithville Inn is located in Historic Towne of Smithville - Ample free parking & complimentary valet service for all functions.
  • Public transit
    New Jersey Transit bus stop located directly across from the Smithville Inn.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Phillip Gormley
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Music every Wednesday night in the Baremore tavern 7:00 PM-Close. Enjoy the music of Lenny Mitchel performing live on our grand piano every Friday & Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining rooms available to accommodate your group from 10 to 200 guests. Custom menus. Free Consultation. Call today. 1-609-652-7777
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