ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 29, 2021) – On Monday, June 28th, leadership with Resorts Casino Hotel, alongside the legendary restaurateurs, the Dougherty family, cut the ribbon to the all-new Raw Bar as part of the recently opened Dougherty’s Steakhouse and Raw Bar. The Raw Bar is located directly across from the Steakhouse, and features a double-sided bar that can seat 36 and a menu that serves a range of fresh seafood daily, along with burgers, sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards and more.
Dougherty’s Steakhouse and Raw Bar, featuring mouthwatering Porterhouse Steak, Filet Mignon and other select cuts, is one of the latest and most exciting restaurant openings in Atlantic City, NJ. Launched in late May at Resorts Casino Hotel, the Raw Bar now adds an array of fresh seafood options including six different oysters shucked fresh right in front of guests. Other highlights at the Raw Bar include Clams on the Half Shell, Shrimp Cocktail, Colossal Crab Cocktail, Chilled 1 LB. Lobster and a Seafood Tower option that combines many of these offerings, and then some. The Raw Bar will also serve a seared Ahi Sandwich, Lobster Rolls, a Crab Cake BLT, delicious Meatball or Kobe Beef Sliders, Charcuterie & Cheese Boards, Marcona Almonds, Soups, Salads and more that can be viewed at the Raw Bar menu located HERE. The Raw Bar also offers a full drink menu and live music on select evenings. The drink menu offers specialty cocktails, draft and bottled beer and a selection of wines by the glass to complement the menu.
In addition to the double-sided bar, the Raw Bar is home to a set of high top tables that can accommodate 32 guests, with two high tops dedicated to parties of 8-12 people. The Raw Bar also has herringbone tile details and original arched windows, creating a fresh indoor / outdoor feel.
At the Ribbon Cutting ceremony yesterday, Mark Giannantonio, President & CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel and Mark Sachias, VP of Hotel Operations of Resorts Casino Hotel, alongside Frank Dougherty and wife Maureen Shay of the Dougherty family, mentioned how impressed they were with the new space, as well as how thrilled they were about this new partnership among two of Atlantic City’s most famous organizations. “The dining level of our property has been completely transformed with the latest addition of the Raw Bar,” –said Mark Giannantonio. “We could not be more pleased with this partnership and look forward to sharing this new experience with our guests.
The Raw Bar opens just as Resorts Casino Hotel rolls out Hot Summer Fun events and promotions where all summer long guests can enjoy daily live entertainment, advantageous casino promos, giveaways, drink specials and much more.
Dougherty’s Steakhouse and Raw Bar is located on the dining level of Resorts Casino Hotel. Hours of operation are 4:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday through Thursday and 4:00pm to 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday. The Raw Bar is open nightly from 4:00pm – 10:00pm, and beginning July 8th, will be open for lunch Thursday – Sunday, starting at Noon. Guests can book reservations via Resy.com, via doughertyssteak.com or by calling 609-340-6555.
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The resort that brought gaming to Atlantic City in 1978, Resorts Casino Hotel, a Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Property, is at the top of its game today, offering world-class casino action in a relaxed environment that keeps the focus on fun. Resorts Casino Hotel made history as the first American casino outside of Nevada and recently celebrated a major milestone – their 40th anniversary in May 2018. Winner of 18 Casino Player Magazine 2020 “Best of Gaming Awards,” Resorts Casino Hotel has undergone $125 million in renovations, including the all new state-of-the-art Resorts Conference Center, a large $25 million room renovation project, and the $35 million Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – themed entertainment complex with the only beach bar, Landshark Bar and Grill, on the Atlantic City sand open year – round. In 2018, Resorts also welcomed Draftkings Sportsbook at Resorts, an on-property retail space where guests can enjoy live, in-game and general sports betting around the world.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment assumed management of Resorts Casino Hotel in 2012, a move that has set the stage for its return as the most exciting gaming destination in Atlantic City. Boasting a prime location spanning 21 acres at the northern end of the gamed Atlantic City Boardwalk, the resort features 942 guest rooms and suites in two hotel towers, an 80,000 square-foot casino, two theaters, 10 restaurants, a food court featuring six eateries, two VIP slot and table player lounges, a casino bar, indoor-outdoor swimming pool, health club and spa, salon, and retail shops. Its 64,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting space includes 24 meeting and function rooms, most featuring natural light and ocean views, and a 13,000 square-foot ballroom. For more information, visit our website or call 1.690.340.6300. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram and view us on Youtube.
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