Knife and Fork Inn
Located At:
3600 Atlantic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
P. (609) 344-1133
Visit the Knife and Fork Inn webpage at:
http://www.knifeandforkinn.com
The 2005 renovation of this legendary Atlantic City steak and seafood restaurant was designed to recapture the look and feel of the Knife & Fork’s Prohibition era roots, including rich mahogany millwork, hand-painted ceilings, a sweeping staircase, and lushly appointed dining rooms. The Knife & Fork’s famous red roof tiles were removed and replaced to allow for the repair of the roof. Gone is the peeling exterior, replaced with a fresh white stucco surface, just like the original. The distinctive crossed knife and fork emblems, many of which were broken or decaying, were reproduced in a more durable material and continue to adorn the façade.
The original solid brass door was refurbished and now welcomes guests to the reception area, featuring a sweeping staircase leading guests to the dining rooms upstairs and a custom built wine storage display. The dramatic new entry also opens into the expanded bar area, which has once again become the place to see and be seen in Atlantic City.
The vaulted ceiling of the Main Dining Room, marred by water damage and years of cigar and cigarette smoke, has been restored to its former elegance. A prohibition-era mural replaces an old service station and dumbwaiter, removed in the renovation. The small downstairs bar, which had to be removed to make way for a handicapped-accessible restroom, was refurbished and moved to the main dining room to service the guests seated upstairs. Dramatic new chandeliers also grace the ceiling.
The Ladies’ Dining Lounge, while open to all, is a nod to the Knife & Fork’s early years as a private men’s club when ladies were required remain in a side room adjoining the Main Dining Room. Stained glass windows were replaced with clear glass to take advantage of the magnificent ocean views, which are also visible from the Main Dining Room.
The third floor, formerly part of the Latz family’s apartment, has been transformed into their Wine Room. One section of the room is devoted to their glass enclosed, temperature and humidity controlled wine “cellar,” where the bottles on their award winning wine list are impressively displayed on floor to ceiling racks. The Wine Room features ocean views, wood floors, and exposed brick and is a perfect location for private parties and special events.
The only aspect of the renovation that was not a nod to the past was the kitchen. The Knife & Fork’s kitchen has been completely redesigned and now features all new, state-of-the-art stainless steel equipment, including a large grill on which the finest steaks and seafood are meticulously prepared. Experience the Knife & Fork for yourself, and discover the restaurant that again has everyone talking. Tell ‘em Nucky sent you.
3600 Atlantic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
P. (609) 344-1133
Visit the Knife and Fork Inn webpage at:
http://www.knifeandforkinn.com
The 2005 renovation of this legendary Atlantic City steak and seafood restaurant was designed to recapture the look and feel of the Knife & Fork’s Prohibition era roots, including rich mahogany millwork, hand-painted ceilings, a sweeping staircase, and lushly appointed dining rooms. The Knife & Fork’s famous red roof tiles were removed and replaced to allow for the repair of the roof. Gone is the peeling exterior, replaced with a fresh white stucco surface, just like the original. The distinctive crossed knife and fork emblems, many of which were broken or decaying, were reproduced in a more durable material and continue to adorn the façade.
The original solid brass door was refurbished and now welcomes guests to the reception area, featuring a sweeping staircase leading guests to the dining rooms upstairs and a custom built wine storage display. The dramatic new entry also opens into the expanded bar area, which has once again become the place to see and be seen in Atlantic City.
The vaulted ceiling of the Main Dining Room, marred by water damage and years of cigar and cigarette smoke, has been restored to its former elegance. A prohibition-era mural replaces an old service station and dumbwaiter, removed in the renovation. The small downstairs bar, which had to be removed to make way for a handicapped-accessible restroom, was refurbished and moved to the main dining room to service the guests seated upstairs. Dramatic new chandeliers also grace the ceiling.
The Ladies’ Dining Lounge, while open to all, is a nod to the Knife & Fork’s early years as a private men’s club when ladies were required remain in a side room adjoining the Main Dining Room. Stained glass windows were replaced with clear glass to take advantage of the magnificent ocean views, which are also visible from the Main Dining Room.
The third floor, formerly part of the Latz family’s apartment, has been transformed into their Wine Room. One section of the room is devoted to their glass enclosed, temperature and humidity controlled wine “cellar,” where the bottles on their award winning wine list are impressively displayed on floor to ceiling racks. The Wine Room features ocean views, wood floors, and exposed brick and is a perfect location for private parties and special events.
The only aspect of the renovation that was not a nod to the past was the kitchen. The Knife & Fork’s kitchen has been completely redesigned and now features all new, state-of-the-art stainless steel equipment, including a large grill on which the finest steaks and seafood are meticulously prepared. Experience the Knife & Fork for yourself, and discover the restaurant that again has everyone talking. Tell ‘em Nucky sent you.