Johnny's Cafe

4.2

1163 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Johnny’s Cafe and Martini Bar brings the finest Italian Cuisine and creative seafood dishes to Margate, NJ. Over the last few years Johnny’s has evolved from a small cafe to being one of the most sought out restaurants and martini bars on the Jersey Shore The atmosphere is warm and friendly and the seasoned service staff will make you know that you belong. Johnny’s is known for his dessert creations as well as his family recipe homemade Meatballs, which are the finest you can have. Johnny’s is open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Take Out

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Breakfast, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 822-1789
Website
http://www.johnnyscafemargate.squarespace.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
John W. Liccio
Catering
Please contact our catering manager would be happy to discuss your options via email reservations.johnnyscafe@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Plan your next special event at Johnnys Cafe. We have a beautiful back room which includes a bar and fireplace. Perfect for your next birthday, Wedding, or Reception. Call for more details. Catered Events, Funeral Luncheons, Dinner Rehearsals, Baby Shower, Bridal Showers, Birthday Party, Cocktail Reception, Office Parties, Business Meetings, to Inquire email reservations.johnnyscafe@gmail.com
Private party contact
Joanne Liccio: (609) 822-1789

Location
9407 Ventnor Ave, Margate, NJ 08402
Neighborhood
Margate
Cross street
Adams & Jefferson
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
NJ Transit Bus 505 Stops at the corner of Washington Ave and Ventnor Ave.
Entertainment
Weekly Entertainment Schedule Dancing to the Music with the Area's Best DJ's -Entertainment Schedule: Monday Nights: (Every Other) Paint Night www.paintnite.comWednesday & Sunday NightsFrank Sinatra Vocalist, the Amazing Benny Marsella 5 pm-CloseFriday Nights: Bob PantanoSaturday Nights: Guest DJ
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cheese$8.95
Choice Of: American, Swiss, Feta, Mozzarella, Provolone, Cheddar
Meat$11.95
Choice Of: Bacon, Ham, Sausage, or Pork Roll
Veg Out$11.95
Spinach, Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomatoes & Onions
Cafe$11.95
Spinach, Tomato & Provolone
Italian$11.95
Italian Sausage, Pepper, Onions & Provolone
Western$11.95
Ham, Tomatoes, Pepper, Onions
Ventnor$11.95
Basil & Fresh Mozzarella
Margate$11.95
Lox & Onions
Greek$12.95
Turkey, Spinach & Feta
Crabby Nunzio$16.95
Lump Crab, Swiss & Hollandaise Sauce

Breakfast Sandwiches

Served with Hand-Cut Roasted Potatoes

Mcsnitch$6.95
English Muffin, Egg & Canadian Bacon
Bagel Egg & Cheese$6.95
Egg & Cheese Wrap$6.95
Bagel & Cream Cheese$4.50
Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel$12.95

Johnny's Signature Dishes

Homemade Cream Chipped Beef$12.95
Served over Toast with Roasted Potatoes
Avocado Toast$13.95
Avocado, Arugula, Tomato, Two over Easy Eggs & Toasted Multi-Grain Served with Roasted Potatoes
Homemade Banana Bread$13.95
Topped with Sliced Bananas & Walnuts
Snap, Krackle, Pop French Toast$13.95
Texas Toast Dipped In Cinnamon Sugar & Rice Krispies

Pancakes / French Toast / Waffles

Topped with Powdered Sugar

Original$7.95
Ice Cream$12.95
Topped with 3 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
Fresh Fruit$10.95
Choice Of: Strawberry, Blueberry or Banana
Chocolate Chip$10.95
Cinnamon Bun$13.95
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl & Cream Cheese Filling
Strawberry Cheesecake$13.95
Fresh Strawberries & Cream Cheese Filling
Chunky Monkey$13.95
Sliced Bananas, Walnuts & Cream Cheese Filling

Platters

Fresh Fruit Platter$12.95
Fresh Cut Pineapple, Blueberries, Strawberries, Bananas & Melon with a Side of Yogurt & Granola
Shore Bet$12.95
Two Slices of French Toast or Two Pancakes, Two Eggs any Style, Bacon or Sausage & Roasted Potatoes
Steak and Eggs$13.95
New York Strip, Roasted Potatoes & Toast
Smoked Salmon Platter$17.95
Smoked Nova Salmon, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Capers, EVOO Drizzle, Cream Cheese & One Toasted Bagel
Fish Platter Deluxe for Two$22.95
Smoked Salmon, White Fish Salad, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Capers, Cream Cheese & Two Toasted Bagels

Beverages

Coffee$2.50
Espresso$3.00
Cappuccino$3.50
Double Espresso$5.00
Hot Tea$2.50
Hot Chocolate$2.50
Juice$2.50
Milk$2.50
Chocolate Milk$2.50
Fountain Soda$2.50

Adult Beverages

Bloody Mary
Mimosa
House Wine
Mixed Drink

Sides

Toast$0.95
White, Wheat, Rye, Multi-Grain, or English Muffin
Bagel$1.50
Plain, Poppyseed, Sesame, or Everything
Roasted Potatoes$3.00
Sliced Tomatoes$1.50
Fresh Fruit$3.00
Cream Cheese$3.00
Meat$3.00
Ham, Bacon, Turkey Bacon, Scrapple, Pork Roll, Or Sausage
French Fries$3.00
Sweet Potato Fries$3.00
White Fish$8.95
Smoked Salmon$11.95

Lunch

11AM-3PM

Big Healthy Salads

Add chicken $5 / shrimp $10 / grilled salmon $10 / jumbo crab $15

Classic Caesar$13.95
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Homemade Croutons & Grated Parmigiano Cheese
Classic Wedge$13.95
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Chopped Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg & Blue Cheese Dressing
Nina$13.95
Mixed Greens, Sliced Granny Smith Apples, Walnuts, Red Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles & Raspberry Vinaigrette
Trio Platter$13.95
Egg Salad, Tuna Salad & Chicken Salad in Lettuce Wraps with Tomato, Cucumber, Olives & Side of Balsamic Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad$13.95
Hand Carved Roasted Turkey, Hard Boiled Egg, Cran-Raisins, Walnuts & Lemon Evoo Dressing
Nonna's Meatball Salad$14.95
Marinara Sauce, Ricotta Cheese, Long Hot Pepper & a Chopped Salad Drizzled with Evoo & Red Wine Vinegar
Island Steak$15.95
Mixed Greens, Medallioned Ny Strip, Tomato, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken Milanese$15.95
Breaded Pan Fried Chicken Cutlet, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, & Fresh Mozzarella Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze & Evoo
Oriental$17.95
Mixed Greens, Seared Tuna Steak, Crispy Noodles, Cran-Raisins, Soy Ginger Vinaigrette & Side of Wasabi
Grilled Salmon Salad$17.95
Mixed Greens, 8oz Atlantic Salmon, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion & Lemon Evoo

House Specialties

Rigatoni Bolognese$14.95
Veal Pork & Beef Marinara
Chicken Parmigiano$15.95
Over Spaghetti Marinara
Flouder Franchaise$17.95
Over Mashed Potato & Roasted Vegetable
Grilled Salmon$17.95
Over Sauteed Spinach
Nonnas Meatballs$13.95
One Meatball, Long Hot Pepper & Ricotta
Buffalo Wings$13.95
Crispy Calamari$12.95
Bowl of Mussels$13.95
Red, White, or Fra Diavolo
Sesame Crusted Tuna$13.95
Seseme Crusted & Seared Rare

Sandwiches

Choice Of: House Salad, French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries. Choice Of: Potato Bun, White, Wheat, Rye, Multi-Grain

Grilled Cheese$7.95
Choice Of: American, Swiss, Feta, Mozzarella, Provolone, Cheddar
Turkey & Swiss$12.95
Oven Roasted Turkey, Sliced Apples, Cranberry Sauce & Dijon Mustard
Pepper & Eggs Sub$11.95
Roasted Peppers, Scrambled Eggs & American / Hoagie Roll
BLT Club$12.95
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, & Light Mayo
Turkey BLT Club$13.95
Oven Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, & Light Mayo
Hot Vegetarian Sub$12.95
Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Peppers, Mushrooms / Hoagie Roll
Cheesesteak$13.95
Choice of Cheese: American, Provolone, Swiss, Mozzarella
Sausage Peppers & Onions$13.95
Mild Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers & Onions / Hoagie Roll
Buffalo Chicken$13.95
Chicken Cutlet, Blue Cheese, Hot Sauce, Lettuce & Tomato
"Prime" Burgers Deluxe$12.95
Choice of Cheese: American, Provolone, Swiss, Mozzarella
Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich$13.95
Blackened Ahi Tuna Steak Seared Rare Tomato, Lettuce & Wasabi Mayo
Chicken Florentine$13.95
Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Spinach & Provolone
South Philly Sub$13.95
Chicken Cutlet, Broccoli Rabe & Provolone / Hoagie Roll
Hot Roast Pork Sub$14.95
Roast Pork, Broccoli Rabe, Provolone & AU Jus / Hoagie Roll
Lobster B.L.T$15.95
5oz Lobster Tail, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Spicy Mayo
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Sub$14.95
Tomato, Basil, Prosciutto, Balsamic Vinegar & EVOO / Hoagie Roll
Hot Meatball Sub$14.95
Marinara, Long Hot Pepper & Provolone / Hoagie Roll

What 1,163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
2.6Value

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1,163 Reviews

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BKris
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Thanksgiving dinner was a delicious experience at Johnny’s. Rolls w long hots, escarole soup, crisp salad, & a bountiful serving of turkey w all the trimmings. We went home with a large doggie bag and pieces of coconut crème & pumpkin pie. Delish!
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KathyF
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bowties Rosemarie with crab and blush sauce and gnocchi were delicious!
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risan
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious, waiters were great. The girls that take the dishes away should be taught to ask before taking g the dishes. Soon after we sat down down she tried to take the butter, sweet peppers and bread away. We hadn’t even gotten our meal. Then tried to take my bread plate where half of my roll was still on there. Again I finished my meal, so e of my food still there and she grabbed the plate without asking if I wanted to box it. My husband barely out his fork down and she was taking away the plate. It wasn’t for business either the place was fairly empty. They also never answer their phone. The food however was really good.
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JerseyGirlDowntheShore
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going. Highly recommend. Food and service were both great! Menu had lots of options. Will definitely return.
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EllLiv13Nana
Baltimore
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire staff was warm & welcoming. Our servers Ron & Marco took great care of us. The rack of lamb was cooked perfectly & the generous portion of the salmon had great flavor.
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CherCher
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great little place with a band on Friday nights (maybe other nights too), great drinks, staff, good is very good well above bar food. More like home cooked food. We love the atmosphere and the crowd.
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MarkM
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love the relaxed feel of this place –I definitely would return to try more dishes. The Pasta special with black truffle sauce was amazing and the chop salad was refreshing. The Service was excellent and friendly.
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Kasha1
Baltimore
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service and food comfortable booth hard to park
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louis
Philadelphia
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waiter, Anthony very good. Chicken pic was just ok, nothing special. Meatball salad very good
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BarbaraR
Philadelphia
146 reviews
vip
4.0
146 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. We were there for the restaurant week special. Seafood pappardelle and branzino entrees were delicious! The dessert was basic, vanilla or chocolate cake.
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Johnny's Cafe is rated 4.2 stars by 1163 OpenTable diners.

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9407 Ventnor Ave, Margate, NJ 08402

Additional information

Cross street
Adams & Jefferson
Neighborhood
Margate
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Breakfast, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
NJ Transit Bus 505 Stops at the corner of Washington Ave and Ventnor Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John W. Liccio
Entertainment
Weekly Entertainment Schedule Dancing to the Music with the Area's Best DJ's -Entertainment Schedule: Monday Nights: (Every Other) Paint Night www.paintnite.comWednesday & Sunday NightsFrank Sinatra Vocalist, the Amazing Benny Marsella 5 pm-CloseFriday Nights: Bob PantanoSaturday Nights: Guest DJ
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.johnnyscafemargate.squarespace.com/
Phone number
(609) 822-1789
Catering
Please contact our catering manager would be happy to discuss your options via email reservations.johnnyscafe@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Plan your next special event at Johnnys Cafe. We have a beautiful back room which includes a bar and fireplace. Perfect for your next birthday, Wedding, or Reception. Call for more details. Catered Events, Funeral Luncheons, Dinner Rehearsals, Baby Shower, Bridal Showers, Birthday Party, Cocktail Reception, Office Parties, Business Meetings, to Inquire email reservations.johnnyscafe@gmail.com
Private party contact
Joanne Liccio: (609) 822-1789

Johnny's Cafe

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Breakfast

Eggs Bennidicts

Classic$12.95

Salmon$14.95

Florentine$16.95

Omelets

Cheese$8.95

Meat$11.95

Veg Out$11.95

Cafe$11.95

Italian$11.95

Western$11.95

Ventnor$11.95

Margate$11.95

Greek$12.95

Crabby Nunzio$16.95

Breakfast Sandwiches

Mcsnitch$6.95

Bagel Egg & Cheese$6.95

Egg & Cheese Wrap$6.95

Bagel & Cream Cheese$4.50

Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel$12.95

Johnny's Signature Dishes

Homemade Cream Chipped Beef$12.95

Avocado Toast$13.95

Homemade Banana Bread$13.95

Snap, Krackle, Pop French Toast$13.95

Pancakes / French Toast / Waffles

Original$7.95

Ice Cream$12.95

Fresh Fruit$10.95

Chocolate Chip$10.95

Cinnamon Bun$13.95

Strawberry Cheesecake$13.95

Chunky Monkey$13.95

Platters

Fresh Fruit Platter$12.95

Shore Bet$12.95

Steak and Eggs$13.95

Smoked Salmon Platter$17.95

Fish Platter Deluxe for Two$22.95

Beverages

Coffee$2.50

Espresso$3.00

Cappuccino$3.50

Double Espresso$5.00

Hot Tea$2.50

Hot Chocolate$2.50

Juice$2.50

Milk$2.50

Chocolate Milk$2.50

Fountain Soda$2.50

Adult Beverages

Bloody Mary

Mimosa

House Wine

Mixed Drink

Featured Items

Parfait Goblet$9.95

Oatmeal$4.50

Sides

Toast$0.95

Bagel$1.50

Roasted Potatoes$3.00

Sliced Tomatoes$1.50

Fresh Fruit$3.00

Cream Cheese$3.00

Meat$3.00

French Fries$3.00

Sweet Potato Fries$3.00

White Fish$8.95

Smoked Salmon$11.95

Lunch

Big Healthy Salads

Classic Caesar$13.95