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Best Restaurants in Historic Smithville

6 hand-picked restaurants in this atlantic County beach town

Looking for the best restaurants in smithville? We've curated the top spots based on quality, value, and local reputation. From budget-friendly options to upscale experiences, here are our top picks for restaurants in Historic Smithville.

Top 6 Restaurants

1

Historic Smithville Inn

$$$

Fine dining since 1787 in a historic colonial building. Voted "Best Off-Shore Restaurant." Elegant American cuisine with seasonal menus.

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historic buildingfine diningcolonial atmosphereseasonal menu
2

Costello's Italian Ristorante

$$

Traditional Italian cuisine in the heart of the village. Family-friendly atmosphere with classic dishes.

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Italianfamily-friendlytraditional
3

Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern

$$

Named after Smithville's founders. Casual bar and grill with indoor/outdoor seating, live weekend entertainment, and 8 TVs for sports.

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live musicoutdoor seatingsports TVscasual
4

Colonial Coffee Cafe

$

Coffee shop serving specialty drinks, pastries, and light fare. Perfect for a break between shopping.

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coffeepastriescasual
5

Greek Bites

$

Quick-service Greek favorites including gyros, souvlaki, and Mediterranean salads.

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quick serviceGreekcasual
6

Smithville Bakery

$

Famous for homemade doughnuts, custom pies and cakes, and full breakfast menu starting at 7:00 a.m.

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fresh bakedcafedoughnutspies

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About Historic Smithville

Historic Smithville began as a 1787 stagecoach stop on the road between Atlantic City and Philadelphia—a place where travelers stopped for food and rest before the final leg of their journey. The building still stands, now operating as the Historic Smithville Inn, anchoring a village that has transf...

Why Visit Historic Smithville?

  • charming atmosphere
  • shopping atmosphere
  • family friendly atmosphere
  • events atmosphere
  • historic atmosphere

Getting to Historic Smithville

  • From NYC: 2hr
  • From Philadelphia: 1hr 10min
  • From Newark: 1hr 45min