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AC area offers fine Valentine's Day dining off the Boards

If you'd like to dine in and around AC for Valentine's Day, but not on the Boards, the AC area offers a rich variety of restaurants offering many different styles of cuisine.  All towns listed are a short drive from Atlantic City.  Please consult Mapquest, Google Maps or your favorite GPS device for directions.  (Listing alphabetical by town)

Atlantic City, New Jersey (non-casino)

Chelsea Prime, 111 South Chelsea Ave., Atlantic City.  Prix-fixe menu for $50 with a la carte menu also available.  Sparkline wine or champagne available at extra cost.  Available Feb. 9 through Feb. 14.  Call 800-548-3030 for info and menu.

Avalon, New Jersey

Golden Inn Hotel and Resort, 7849 Dune Dr., Avalon.  4-course dinner, $40 per person or dinner, room and breakfast for $99 plus tax and gratuities.  Surf & turf cuisine and reknowned New York-style cheesecake.  Call 609-368-5155 for info, dinner and room reservation if desired. (Continues below)

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Cape May, New Jersey

Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant, 1301 Beach Ave., Cape May.  4-course tasting menu, includes complimentary champagne and rose.  Surf & turf menu.  $80 per person.  Valentine menu available Feb. 14 through Feb. 19.  Call 609-884-9090 for info and menu.

Congress Hall , 251 Beach Ave., Cape May.  My Blue Valentine package including credit for Valentine's Day dinner at the Blue Pig Tavern plus breakfast in bed credit and lots of other goodies.  Call 888-944-1816 for all the details and to make your reservation.

The Ebbitt Room, 25 Jackson St., Cape May.  4-course tasting menu, $75 per person.  Classic cuisine with an Italian accent.  Vegetarian options available.  Includes complimentary glass of champagne; wine pairing $45.  Available Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Call 609-884-5700 for info and menu.

The Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., Cape May.  Prix-fixe menu, $39 per person, featuring seafood, meat and pasta dishes. Menu available all day Sunday, Feb. 12 and Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Regular menu also available.  Call 609-884-5697 for info and menu.

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Gaspare's Gourmet Italian Bistro, Harbor Village Square, 501 Zion Rd., Egg Harbor Township.  4-course dinners starting at $20.12 per person.  Also available for takeout or delivery.  Available through President's Day weekend.  Please call 609-653-2112 for info and menu.

Renault Winery Resort & Golf, 72 North Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor Township.  Valentine package including overnight stay and dinner for two at either of Renault's two fine restaurants, Feb. 14, $189 plus tax.  Choice of Renault Gourmet Restaurant (7-course dinner) or Joseph's Restaurant (a la carte menu).  Lodging is at the Tuscany House Hotel.  Call 609-965-2111 for info, menu and to make your reservation.

Margate, New Jersey

Tomatoe's, 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate.  A la carte menu featuring surf & turf with Valentine's Day specialties.  Valentine's Day menu available Sunday, feb. 12 through Wednesday, Feb. 15.  Call 609-822-7535 for info and menu.

Steve & Cookie's, 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate.  A la carte menu of Classic American cuisine featuring fine seafood and luscious desserts.  Valentine's menu available from Friday, Feb. 10 through Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Call 609-823-1163 for info and menu.

Lucy the Elephant, 9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate.  Lucy is a major tourist attraction in the AC area (see photo to your left).  For Valentine's Day, Lucy the Elephant is featuring a 4-course gourmet dinner inside Lucy.  Limited to 20 couples, $250 plus tax and gratuity per couple.  Steak, seafood and many other dishes available.  Reservations definitely required.  Music by harpist Stephanie Sussmeier.  Call 609-823-6473 for info, menu and to make your confirmed reservation.

Mays Landing, New Jersey

The Inn At Sugar Hill, 5704 Mays Landing Road-Somers Point Rd., Mays Landing.  A la carte menu featuring seafood and wine with love-themed desserts.  The evening includes chocolate kisses and free hugs from staff (optional).  Valentine's Day specials available Feb. 11 through Feb. 18.  Call 609-625-2226 for info and menu.

Northfield, New Jersey

Atlantic City Country Club, One Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield.  Sweetheart's Brunch, Sunday, Feb. 12, $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for children 12 and under (under 4 years free).  4-course Sweethearts dinner, $60 per person.  Surf & turf including Maine lobster.  Reservations required.  Valentine's Day menu Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Call 609-236-4465 for info and menu.

Somers Point, New Jersey

Latz's by the Bay, 801 Bay Ave., Somers Point.  Prix-fixe menu, $90 per couple, featuring surf & turf.  Valentine's Day menu Friday, Feb. 10, Saturday, Feb. 11 and Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Sunday brunch, Feb. 12, offering specialty items added for the day.  Call 609-788-8838 for info and menu.

Enjoy!

, Atlantic City Pop Media Examiner

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