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Smithville Inn, Absecon, NJ

Smithville Inn

4.7
4.7
4539 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
    (609) 652-7777
  • 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

What 4,539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smithville Inn offers a "charming" atmosphere with a "welcoming" ambiance and "attentive" staff. Known for its "delicious" chicken pot pie and prime rib, this historic venue is perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the excellent food, friendly service, and beautiful lake views, making it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

4,539 Reviews
  1. Glenn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good service, Smithville Inn is a great place to visit

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  2. Betsy

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took my MIL out for a holiday lunch with 3 other family members. I was looking for a holiday decorated and classic seasonal feel and Smithville Inn did not disappoint. Meals were prime rib sandwiches, crabcake sandwhich and turkey platters, all on insert lunch menu. Excellent attention provided by Ryan our server (who to my surprise had a tie bar on his tie), checked back and took very good care of us. My MIL uses a wheelchair and easily accessed the table and restroom.

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  3. Jen

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have an annual dinner between Christmas and New Year and we always look forward to it. The restaurant and village are just so beautiful, decorations are amazing. Sadly we opted for a Friday night this year and I would not do that again. There was a wedding going on so the noise was a bit much and detracted from our experience. While the food was delicious, they offered no specials, we couldn’t even choose our own salad dressing, which was disappointing. We still enjoyed our evening out at Smithville and will return or course.

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  4. Peggy

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were many options on the menu. We enjoyed our visit.

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  5. Heather

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding! My party of 6 all got the chicken pot pie and we were not disappointed. Portion size is so large that we all took some home. Delicious cocktails from the seasonal menu and yummy desserts. Service was great.

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  6. Pam and Jack

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy going to the Smithville Inn every Christmas season for our traditional holiday dinner. We arrive on the premises about 2 hours before the dinner reservation. We enjoy wandering through the quaint shops located around the village and watching the dancing Christmas trees located on the lake. We then head into the Inn for a wonderful meal. The Inn is so inviting and this year to our surprise they had violinists playing holiday songs. It was so nice, it added an even more special feeling to the festivities of the season. We truly love this place and are so proud to make it a tradition for our family.

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  7. Kim

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Smithville Inn during the holidays! Good food, nice friendly service and very festive atmosphere! We love it there all times of the year but especially at Christmas! 🎄

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  8. Michele

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We look forward to a holiday dinner at the Inn every year. Nostalgic and lovely place to dine. The food is very good but we know there are challenges when the dishes vary in cooking times. Overall we love it.

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  9. Carol

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to celebrate the Holidays. Our server Laura was wonderful and the food was fabulous. Our best tradition bar none.

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  10. Dante

    Atlantic City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch sandwiches came out tepid and not warm, as the French fries. While the food was very good - the sandwiches could have been a bit warmer. While we understand this is the busy season of the year, a little bit of quality control and attention can go a long way and make the customer truly enjoy the lunch experience. We look forward going back for dinner.

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Smithville Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 4539 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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
    (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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