Fare: American/Seafood
Price: Moderate - Expensive
Food Quality: Well executed, artfully presented, prepared with local, farm-to-table produce, with a commitment to wild caught seafood.
Service: Friendly, attentive, though during peak times apt to be slower.
Ambiance/Decor: 1920s & 30s nostalgia with contemporary rustic, upscale touches
Overall Rating: 3 Stars --- Classified as Chef-Inspired Casual Dining (* Note - See below restaurant classification for details)
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 star = poor to 4 stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate - High
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a large family friendly restaurant complex with scenic waterfront and sunset views, and a good variety of well executed, fresh seafood dishes
Not Recommended For: "Old World" fine dining enthusiasts, or for diners who prefer a traditional menu served with huge portions.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Sautéed Jumbo Lump Crabmeat; The Deviled Crab, family recipe with the freshest ingredients, and The Filet Mignon 8oz Center Cut Angus Beef Tenderloin.
Liquor: Full Service, multiple bars
Located on the bay side of Corson's
Inlet with scenic waterfront and sunset views, the Deauville Inn is destined to
becoming a premier dining/resort themed destination
The Deauville Inn is a casual yet upscale restaurant with 1920s and '30s
nostalgia and a good choice for diners to enjoy a bite to eat with friends and
family, soak up some sun on the beach, or enjoy a sunset with your significant
other over a glass of champagne.
Under new ownership by Strathmere resident Dr. Tim Fox, and partner Dr. Robyn
Kjar, together they have teamed up to restore the Deauville Inn with a
multi-million dollar renovation. After having made major improvements to the
buildings, decor, and a revamped menu, they launched their new improvements
during the summer of 2020 in the midst of the pandemic.
The makeover includes both the exterior and interior of the building, including
recreating parts of the Deauville Inn's storied past, back to the 1920s &
30s, as well as adding upgrades to create a more contemporary upscale vibe.
The Deauville was popular during the 1920s and '30s, operating as a speakeasy
and illicit casino during Prohibition. It attracted many the era's famous
entertainers including Eddie Cantor, Sophie Tucker, and Jimmy Durante.
During its peak summer season, the restaurant can accommodate
seating for 450 when all of their dining areas are in operation including The
Pub, The Main Dining Room, The Sunset Deck/Outdoor Patio, The Sand Bar, and The
Lawn.
The interior has a casual rustic vibe with dark distressed wood flooring, dark
brown 1930's era tin ceilings, ceiling fans, dark wood tables, a stone
fireplace, and an attractive bar area renamed "The Pub" has rustic
walls with stone and mahogany trimmings, and large screen TVs. It is a great
place to watch Philly sports.
The outdoor patio with an overhead canopy, and tented walls overlooks the bay.
It includes a new 40-foot-long bar where customers will be seated for drinks
and meals. A recently installed over head heating system will extend
"outdoor style" dining year-round, weather permitting.
The Sand Bar will be open during the summer months with a bar and a casual
style menu that will cater to beach goers. Their adjacent Lawn area is ideal for functions such as
weddings and private parties
The weather-beaten boat docks will
be replaced this winter with a massive upgrade to EZ Docks to accommodate
seasonal docking with a marina style ambiance.
The expansion and renovations continue with the goal to become an upscale,
family-oriented dining destination with a resort style vibe during the summer
months.
As of the date of this review, the Deauville Inn offers a variety of dining
options. The main dining area features a menu with more high-end selections,
while the outdoor dining area and the summer operated Sand Bar offers an a more
affordable menu with more comfort food selections.
The ownership has recently brought in an operations team with impressive credentials,
beginning with the hiring of Adam Modder, Vice President of Operations.
Adam
comes to the Deauville Inn with extensive hospitality operations
management experience. Prior to coming to the Deauville Inn, Adam was the Vice President of
Operations at Taffer Dynamics, a consulting firm under the direction of Jon
Taffer, the Executive Producer & Host of Paramount Network’s “Bar Rescue.” Adam’s
previous experience also includes several operations management positions in Las
Vegas; the Blush Boutique Nightclub in the Wynn, the Hyde Bellagio Nightclub, and the Hakkasan Nightclub.
Adam has just recently teamed up with Executive
Chef Anthony Ricciardi, who in the weeks before this review, joined The
Deauville Inn to run the kitchen.
Executive Chef Anthony Ricciardi also comes with excellent credentials. Chef
Ricciardi received his formal culinary education at Atlantic Cape Community
College. He later honed his culinary skills rising as the Executive Sous Chef
at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City working with Chef Luke
Palladino, and later at The Love Restaurant in Philadelphia. Prior to coming to
the Deauville Inn, Chef Ricciardi served as Executive Chef at the luxurious
Sinatra in the Encore Casino in Boston.
Chef Ricciardi features a well-executed, artfully presented menu prepared with
local, farm-to-table produce, and wild caught seafood. You will not find farm
raised dishes such as fried tilapia on the menu. The seafood menu is
supplemented with shipped in products including scallops from Boston that are
known for their superior quality
In addition to their seafood menu, they offer a large variety of well-prepared
meats, pastas, salads, sandwiches, and other comfort food items.
While still in the early stages of upgrading the menu, Chef Ricciardi will be
introducing additional, high end dishes as he becomes more firmly implanted
with the kitchen and the staff.
They are child friendly with a kids menu.
The Deauville Inn has live music on Friday & Saturday evenings.
The Deauville Inn is open year-round, seven/days/ week 11am-10pm. During the
seasonal summer months, the hours are extended to 7am - 10pm, to include
breakfast.
Happy Hour - Monday - Friday 4pm - 6pm
They are open Thanksgiving, serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Reservations
can be made at their website.
With the addition of Chef Ricciardi, our classification of this upscale
restaurant has been upgraded to " Chef-Inspired Casual Dining"
*Description of Restaurant Classification - Chef-Inspired Casual Dining:
The most popular upscale restaurants in New Jersey, classified into three categories, include Chef-Inspired Fine Dining, Chef-Inspired Casual Dining, and Contemporary Casual.
learn more about the three types of casual upscale restaurants and how reviews are created.
(updated: November, 2020)