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Smithville Inn, Absecon, NJ

Smithville Inn

4.8
4.8
4597 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • 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 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (609) 652-7777
  • Website
    http://www.smithvilleinn.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    1 North New York Road, Absecon, NJ 08205
  • Area
    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 4,597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Atlantic

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Atlantic

    Best Service

  • Atlantic

    Best Ambience

  • Atlantic

    Best Value

  • Atlantic

    Good for groups

  • Atlantic

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smithville Inn offers a charming and historic dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for special occasions, it boasts a cozy ambiance with live piano music and seasonal decor. While some dishes were inconsistent, favorites include the chicken pot pie and lobster dinners. Reservations are recommended.

4,597 Reviews

  1. Clifford

    New Jersey68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Smithville Inn is an icon of Atlantic County! The best restaurant in Historic Smithville, you can wonder through the shops, watch the ducks and swans on the lake and finish the day with an excellent meal at the Inn. We went for dinner to celebrate a birthday. The cocktails were excellent, the shrimp cocktail had the most delicious cocktail sauce, the corn chowder was thick and creamy, the french onion soup was very good, the steak and chicken limon were wonderful. Of course, their signature chicken pot pie was to die for! Our only, very slight disappointment was the crab cakes had a little too much filler and not enough crab. Our server was professional, friendly and attentive. The entire staff was excellent! Their rewards program is a big help, too! I definitely recommend!

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  2. Jill

    Atlantic City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never had a bad meal here. The servers are outstanding and the whole atmosphere is terrific. Love, love, love coming here whether it's for lunch or dinner!!

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  3. Don

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Make sure you reserve early, as the tables get filled quickly.

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  4. John

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got married at Smithville, had our reception at the Inn, and go atleast annually for nearly 20 years. Always an excellent experience, friendly staff, and the food is always second to none!

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  5. BillC

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We like going by and eating at the bar Chi Chi enjoyed her steak and I, my burger and the bartender was great

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  6. Carole

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a delicious lunch or dinner. The atmosphere and ambiance have a quiet elegance.

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  7. Gobo

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came for their prime rib special and were not disappointed! The prime rib was tasty, accompanied by a baked potato and string beans. Their take on French Onion Soup covered in frizzled onions ( a favorite of ours) was our starter. We closed the meal with their Peanut Butter Bomb which was to die for. Service was excellent! The staff was friendly and efficient. This is one of the few restaurants I’ve been to recently that rather than offering you boxes for leftovers, actually packed it up for you. The Smithville Inn is too far from home to go to regularly, but if we lived closer, we would be regulars!

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  8. Corey

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, service and food. Waitress was attentive to the table. Tasted the chicken pot pie and the pesto chicken pasta which both were cooked to perfection and flavors were married together well. Will be back for sure!

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  9. Joe

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The brussel sprouts and calamari were absolutely delicious. The cocktails were very good. Our server Dom was fantastic. Unfortunately the prime rib was only ok. So for me the meal missed the mark slightly but I think it was just a 1 time thing because their food is always awesome. A 4 this time but you can usually count on a 5 experience

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  10. Jennifer VIP

    Atlantic City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner. Prime rib was a little bland. Dessert was really good.

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2 people
19:00
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
  • Area
    Galloway
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:30–20:00
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.smithvilleinn.com/
  • Phone number
    (609) 652-7777
  • 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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