- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Seafood Pan Roast Tops Favorite Meal List in Atlantic City Area
Columnist Harry Hurley shares his top restaurant picks, including a signature dish at Steve & Cookies By The Bay in Margate, NJ.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
In a recent article, columnist Harry Hurley revealed his absolute favorite restaurant meal in the Atlantic City, New Jersey area - the Seafood Pan Roast from Steve & Cookies By The Bay in Margate. The dish features a lobster tail, 2 large shrimp, 2 scallops, and a generous portion of colossal crab meat, all prepared to perfection. Hurley was introduced to this meal by his wife Kristin Hurley Baker and calls it the finest entrée on the restaurant's menu. Hurley also highlighted two signature dishes from Capriccio Italian Restaurant at Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City - the Seafood Zuppetta Fra Diavlo and the Veal Romero.
Why it matters
Atlantic City and the surrounding New Jersey shore area are known for their abundance of high-quality seafood and Italian cuisine. Hurley's recommendations showcase some of the top restaurant offerings in the region, highlighting the culinary expertise and unique signature dishes that draw locals and visitors alike.
The details
The Seafood Pan Roast from Steve & Cookies By The Bay in Margate features a lobster tail, 2 large shrimp, 2 scallops, and a generous portion of colossal crab meat. Hurley calls it his "absolute seafood favorites all at one time" and says it is "always prepared to perfection" with "very generous" portions. The two signature dishes from Capriccio Italian Restaurant at Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City include the Seafood Zuppetta Fra Diavlo, a dish of lobster, scallops, shrimp, and crabmeat simmered in olive oil with red onion, capers, and garlic over linguini, and the Veal Romero, tender veal with crab meat and garlic over linguini with broccoli rabe.
- Hurley's article was published on March 4, 2026.
The players
Steve & Cookies By The Bay
A restaurant in Margate, New Jersey known for its high-quality seafood dishes, including the Seafood Pan Roast that Hurley calls his favorite.
Capriccio Italian Restaurant
A restaurant located at Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City that is known for its signature Italian dishes, including the Seafood Zuppetta Fra Diavlo and Veal Romero.
Robert Levenson
The executive chef at Capriccio Italian Restaurant who is credited with creating the Seafood Zuppetta Fra Diavlo dish.
David Wong
The executive sous chef at Capriccio Italian Restaurant who is credited with creating the Seafood Zuppetta Fra Diavlo dish.
George Romero
The late, great manager of Capriccio Italian Restaurant, for whom the Veal Romero dish is named.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
Hurley's recommendations showcase the exceptional seafood and Italian cuisine offerings in the Atlantic City area, highlighting signature dishes that have earned loyal followings from locals and visitors alike. These restaurants' commitment to quality ingredients, expert preparation, and unique menu items make them standout dining destinations in the region.
