436592 Thu Aug 30 10:54:59 -0700 2007 11 16 Mid-Atlantic 0 2896863 Meeting some friends for a couple of days in Atlanntic City. They will be celebrating their 25th while we're there. Want to take them someplace good - not gourmet. Their tastes are simplier. Would like some chowhound recs. I know one night will be at Angelo's Fairmount Tavern - and White House subs will be going home. The places I'm looking at are Girasole, Knife and Fork, The Dock - local places - BYOB is OK. We'll have a car. I've heard a lot about Chef Vola but don't travel with a lot of cash so credit cards are a must. Also casual - none of us do dress-up - especially on vacation. Chowhounds always steers me in the right direction - my New England trip a couple of weeks ago was almost all chowhound recs - and we ate well! Thanks Sue Thu Aug 30 10:54:59 -0700 2007 16403 joeysmom220 1 2897188 The Dock is a very good choice for a special dinner. If you find yourselves at the Borgata at lunchtime one day, they have decent, cheap food in the downstairs foodcourt, including a Tony Luke's (roast pork sandwich with provolone and greens). If you are on the boardwalk and want to eat well at a non-casino-affiliated place, the Opa Grill is right on the boardwalk in between the hotels. They have good saganaki and excellent lamb chops. But I wouldn't miss the White House for either one. Enjoy. Thu Aug 30 12:04:42 -0700 2007 2896863 16028 seal 2 2901347 Thanks Seal, I could do the White House every day. I know I've passed Opa Grill - may be a lunch stop between casino - we're staying at Showboat but I really enjoy gambling at Tropicano - so we get the walks in and always need some rest! Sue Fri Aug 31 14:13:21 -0700 2007 2897188 16403 joeysmom220 3 2912760 Chef Vola. Best Italian you will ever eat. BYO, and amazing. Wed Sep 05 11:10:24 -0700 2007 2901347 49232 aacharya 4 2930005 If the OP is really worried about carrying cash, there are at least four different ATMs within three blocks of Chef Vola's. You are depriving yourself of one of the truly great dining experiences over a relatively trivial matter. Tue Sep 11 07:29:33 -0700 2007 2912760 12051 tubman 5 2981277 Can someone explain the abbreviation "OP"? Sorry, I'm new to the boards here. Thu Sep 27 06:58:20 -0700 2007 2930005 87521 rommelwood 6 2981300 Original Poster Thu Sep 27 07:06:31 -0700 2007 2981277 116267 Rocket88 1 2915804 From what you've described it sounds like you might like Carmine's at the Tropicana Quarter. Italian cuisine, family style service, large portions, a lot of people like it. Chef Vola's is OK, like going to someone's house for dinner. They don't advertise or even have a sign on the restaurant. I think they are cash only, though Thu Sep 06 08:12:31 -0700 2007 2896863 116267 Rocket88 2 2934500 I find it hard to believe that you think Chef Vola is "okay". Have you eaten there? Wed Sep 12 10:20:41 -0700 2007 2915804 49232 aacharya 3 2940656 Yes, of course I've eaten there or I wouldn't have said it was OK. I don't think the food is all that special. I 'd say the charm is in the atmosphere and decor. I'm not knocking it, and I think for the OP it would be a nice choice. It's good, not gourmet, and is definately a unique place, although she specified Credit Cards a must. Actually I find it hard to believe you think it's the "Best Italian you will ever eat", although I see you recommend it regularly. You're not Chef Vola, are you? ;> Fri Sep 14 06:13:46 -0700 2007 2934500 116267 Rocket88 1 2919805 What can anyone tell me about Old Waterway Inn? Found some good reviews but wanted to know 1st hand. Sue Fri Sep 07 10:16:52 -0700 2007 2896863 16403 joeysmom220 1 2929067 Dock's Oyster House (http://www.docksoysterhouse.com/) is a go to place for classic seafood, fish, and steaks. Definitely appropriate for a special occasion. Mon Sep 10 19:50:12 -0700 2007 2896863 111995 rfried