Vol. 4, No. 11, November 2007
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Steamers
Steamers Seafood Bar and Grille, 7805 Ventnor Ave., Margate, 609-487-2323
“Everybody that comes in here says this is exactly what they have been waiting for,” says general manager Marc McKinney. “This is what they want, and the locals have been great.”
Steamers opened on June 21, and while it still has a slight resemblance to the former occupant, the décor has been changed to create a more seafood-oriented feel. Oversized crabs, fish and tropical shirts adorn the walls of the dining area, but it is the amusing signs scattered throughout the bar area that provide personality.
Signs reading, “Don’t talk about yourself. We’ll do that after you leave,” and, “We don’t serve women here; bring your own,” add the sarcastic humor that every bar patron adores.
The humor is free at Steamers, and food and drink are cheap, which brings the regular crowd back week after week. A special football menu offers discounted finger foods and drinks while patrons take in the games on 14 televisions.
“The prices are what separates us from everyone else,” says McKinney. “With food and beer specials during the games, we get a big football crowd here.”
Off the Steamers Football Menu, the pitcher and (pizza) pie combination for only $12 is a favorite, but the newest addition of pork wild wings is an unusual and delicious choice. Both NFL and college ticket broadcasts provide all the games, and the musical entertainment is state-of-the-art.
Steamers is the one bar in the area with a video jukebox. Patrons are able to pick their favorite songs for free on the oversized jukebox, then enjoy the music videos as they play over all the televisions. Beginning at 8 p.m. every Friday, Gordon Carmen takes musical requests and performs favorites for the audience. And keeping the musical theme, Steamers’ back room, called the Music Box, houses a stage for live entertainment. With authentic guitars and gold records adorning the walls, the Music Box is an ideal spot to bring a group to watch the games.
Whether catching a game at the bar or chowing down mussels during halftime, Steamers is a great new addition to the Margate lineup. And, in case you forget when pulling up the bar stool, a sign over the bar reminds, “The more you tip, the nicer we are.”
Steamers is open from 11 a.m. until “the last person leaves” (3 a.m.), serving lunch, dinner and late-night choices. Happy hour runs 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily with $1-off drinks. Reservations and large-party room rentals are available.
