Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

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The Borgata Casino Resort and Spa is located in the heart of the East Coast’s casino community, Atlantic City, New Jersey.  It's actually one of the nicer and more deluxe places to stay in town, with its 43-floor, 2,000-room and suite hotel. And just next door is the 43-story non-gaming MGM Tower, formerly The Water Club before MGM's $55 million upgrade to the 800 guest rooms and suites completed in May 2023, with its two-story spa on the 32nd floor, 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space and more in a more tranquil setting. 

There are four fine dining establishments at the Borgata, including James Beard award-winning chef Michael Symon’s Italian restaurant Angeline, one of the country’s oldest steakhouses, Old Homestead, and Izakaya by Michael Schulson, the premiere Japanese restaurant destination in Atlantic City. In addition, there are several casual dining experiences, including the Food hall Eatery, which is a combination wine bar, restaurant, and specialty shop that includes a food court with nine quick eats restaurants and one very popular Ben & Jerry's. The market is interactive and in addition to a variety of specialized treats offers tasting classes and wine dinners.

The Borgata Beer Garden is open daily to the public and serves more than 15 domestic and craft brews, live entertainment and lawn games. A new addition, Level One Cocktail Bar & Lounge joins Borgata's diverse nightlife roster as an intimate venue for high-end gaming, curated entertainment, and innovative cocktails.

The Borgata Outdoor Pool is right next to the Beer Garden and exclusive to Borgata and The Water Club hotel guests 21 years and older. The 3,200-square-foot Roman-style pool is surrounded by 300 chaise lounges, daybeds, and cabanas where guests can choose from a variety of specialty drinks and small plates created by Executive Chef Tom Biglan.

In addition to the wide selection of dining venues, high-end shops, and 13 bars and nightclubs, the Borgata is also home to the luxurious 54,000 square foot Spa Toccare including salon, barbershop and fitness center, a 20,000 square foot indoor/outdoor pool and garden, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center, and 100,000 square feet of function space, which includes the 2,400-seat Event Center

In addition to meeting and event space, the MGM Tower has a 36,000 square foot, six designer retail boutiques and five heated indoor and outdoor pools.

The Borgata casino features 161,000 square feet of gaming space that is host to more than 2,500 slot machines and video poker games. In addition to the gaming machines, there are nearly 180 table games. Other gambling amenities include a full-service poker room with over 50 tables, as well as the BetMGM Race & Sportsbook for sports and horseracing wagering and the 8,000-square-foot BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar complete with 6 betting windows, interactive sports betting kiosks and much more.

With top-notch restaurants, ranging from ranging from fine dining to casual eats, spa and entertainment, all within 2 hours from New York City, this property is much more than just a casino. 

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Poker at Borgata Casino

Borgata Poker

During regular operation, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa's poker room has more than 50 tables featuring a multitude of games for players at low, mid, and high-stakes poker. Card players will find a broad mix of games, ranging from $1/$3 no-limit hold'em, up to $10/$25, and sometimes higher if there is interest to spread a game. A number of pot-limit Omaha, spread limit, limit, and mixed-limit games are also available most days, especially on the weekends. The poker room features regularly scheduled tournaments ranging from low stakes up to major World Poker Tour-sponsored events.

Dining & Restaurants

Starbucks at Borgata Resort Casino

• Serving: American, Coffee House

Located just inside the entrance from the self-park garage, adjacent to Borgata Baking Company, Starbucks at Borgata Resort Casino is open 7 days a week from 7am. You can expect pretty much the same freshly brewed coffee, espresso beverages, hot chocolate, chai tea, pastries, muffins, etc. as you'll find at any of the other multinational chain of coffeehouses, except that this particular one sits on the marble floor of the Borgata. 

Angeline by Michael Symon

• Serving: Italian

Iron Chef and James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Symon’s Angeline features classic Italian cuisine including red-sauce style favorites perfected from family recipes, including mother Angeline’s Sunday Sauce. From handmade pastas such as Paccheri and Tortelloni, classics like lamb Chop Milanese and Mom's Meatballs to wood-fired fare including Grilled Swordfish and Grilled Veal Chop....and don't forget dessert....Vanilla Panna Cotta, Tiramisu and of course Italian cocktails and an impressive wine menu!

Additionally, a thoughtful wine program and bold mixology bring spirit to an inspired dining experience where guests can savor la bella vita.

Located across from Bread and Butter.

American Bar & Grille

• Serving: American

Located next to the Poker Room and across from Level One Cocktail Bar & Lounge, American Bar & Grille offers a sophisticated yet casual dining experience featuring American cuisine and classic grill favorites influenced by the Northeast. Guests choose from dishes such as Tomato Bruschetta, Fried Shrimp Ipswich Clams and other appetizers along with house specialties such as the Prime Burger and Rigatoni Bolognese, as well as steaks, chops, seafood and more. 

 

Izakaya by Michael Schulson

• Serving: Japanese

Located between the Long Bar and the Old Homestead Steak House, Izakaya by Michael Schulson at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is a 200-seat modern Japanese restaurant like none other. Enjoy fireside cooking, or robatayaki, sushi and sashimi, the world's finest sake served at the proper temperature are just the tip of the mystery that awaits you in the contemporary, one-of-a-kind Japanese dining experience. Stop in and share plates with friends or enjoy a full late-night meal in the intimate 9,000 sq ft space that pleases all the senses. 

Borgata Buffet

• Serving: American

Located between the Metropolitan and the Music Box, Borgata Buffet has hours and pricing options for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Mon & Fri and Sat & Sun. Guests will choose from assorted pasta selections, fresh seafood, comfort foods, carving stations, Asian cuisine, dessert stations and more to satisfy all your cravings any time of day. 

The Food Hall Eatery

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

Open 24 hours, The Food Hall Eatery is the newest edition to the dining experience at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and is located downstairs from the Poker Room. It’s casual dining at its best in a unique setting where guests are encouraged to sample fine cheeses, Italian cookies and Lavazza Coffee from the coffee bar. In addition to the market, the Eatery’s dining selections include several quick eats restaurants that offer everything from sandwiches, wraps and salads, to Mexican, Italian, and Philly-style fare. In addition to Lavazza Coffee Bar, choose from The grab & Go Market, Chop & Toss, Burgers & Fries, Casa Taco Express, Asian Fusion, Pizata: Pizza & Pasta, Philly Steak & Subs, Häagen-Dazs and The Green Bar, and The Daiquiri Bar.*Offerings subject to change.

 

 

Old Homestead Steak House

• Serving: Steakhouse

New York diners with a tooth for the finest beef already know the Homestead name. It'ss one of the country's oldest steakhouses and has been serving its fine steaks in NYC for nearly 150 years! The Kobe beef served here is domestically raised, hand massaged, and rumor even has it the pampered cows enjoy beer from a baby bottle sometime between their three straw rub-downs each day. Choose something from an impressive wine list and cocktail menu to complement succulent steaks, chops and more. 

*Group dining for parties of 15 or more is also available.

*Proper attire required.

BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar

• Serving: Bar/Pub, American

Formerly Moneyline Bar & Book, BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar is located by the entrance from the surface parking lot where you'll find a well-stocked, full-service bar and a menu with specialty bar bites. Sports fans choose from a wide variety of appetizers/starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, desserts and more, as well as over 20 craft beers, draft and bottle, buckets, cocktails and wines. The 8,000-square-foot multi-purpose venue also features a 35 ft long bar with bar-top video poker machines, individual flat-screen monitors, a 40-foot wide LED video wall, 6 betting windows, interactive sports betting kiosks, and more. Be sure to check out the Happy Hour specials Mon-Fri from 4-7pm. *Reserve your table for the best seats, especially during football season. 

B-Prime Steakhouse

• Serving: Steakhouse

Located on the casino floor, next to the BetMGM Sportsbook, B-Prime Steakhouse offers a chic and contemporary alternative to the classic steakhouse. The culinary experience here is said to be first-class and in a dinner party atmosphere, featuring high-quality steak cuts sourced from Texas, Idaho, New Jersey and Japan complemented by local produce. Guests choose from a 42-ounce B Prime Tomahawk for two, an 18-ounce Wagyu Chateaubriand and a “Taste of Japan” steak flight, which includes A5 Kobe beef, along with steak tartare, crab cake and wagyu cheesesteak bites and more. Those who are off red meat are still accommodated here, with seafood faves like Dayboat Scallops served with sweet Jersey corn and an herb pistou; Miso-Glazed Chilean Seabass with bok choy and lotus root; and both Maine Lobster Tail and Whole Maine Lobster (MP) dishes. Cauliflower Steak and a Half Roasted Chicken round out the non-beef options.

Casual Dining

• Serving: Various

The are a handful of casual dining establishments at the Borgata, not including the quick eats at The Food Hall Eatery. Guests enjoy a casual dining experience and a variety of options including tastes of Italy, Asia, America and Europe. Each eatery offers convenient hours to accommodate most schedules, some are even open 24/7.

They include:

The Wine Bar - located inside The Food Hall Eatery, serving Italian bites, tapas and tasting plates and beverages, including vintage wines and craft beers. 

Borgata Baking Company - bakeshop - an array of sweet treats, sandwiches, coffee

The Metropolitan - breakfast to dinner - American & Oyster bar -  Oyster and Raw Bar, featuring oysters, clams on the half shell, and jumbo shrimp, steamed clams, mussels and more. Located at the base of the Event Center entrance, across from Gypsy Bar.

Bread + Butter - American cafe - breakfast staples, sandwich classics like corned beef, grilled cheese, and egg, tuna, and chicken salad, and gourmet beverages, etc. Located across from Angeline & Borgata & Co.

N.O.W. - Serving Pan Asian - Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean - noodles, small plates, and wok options, including stir fry, pho, and classic favorites like spring rolls, pad thai, and fried rice. Located at the base of the Event Center entrance, across from Gypsy Bar.

The Borgata Beer Garden, Bet MGM Sportsbook & Bar, Longbar, and Sunroom also offer everything from full-meal casual dining to pub fare.

Borgata Casino Venues & Hotspots

The Music Box

Borgata offers guests and visitors a cozy little theatre featuring all sorts of artists, ranging from jazz to metal to country western to blues. Enjoy the shows at The Music Box in plush stadium seating. Accommodates up to 1,000 guests and includes a reception bar area.

Borgata Beer Garden

Open seasonally - Borgata Beer Garden welcomes the public and serves up more than 15 domestic and craft brews, as well as some tasty snacks – all under a canopied full-service bar. Listen to live bands around fire pits, while lawn games and happy hour round out the activities. You can find the entrance to the Borgata Beer Garden by the entrance closest to The Racebook and B Prime. 

 

Premier Nightclub

Premier Nightclub is the ultimate clubbing experience, complete with 18,000 square feet of tiered booths, a stage, and digital proscenium, as well as a horseshoe-shaped mezzanine. The nightclub's lineup boasts some of the most sought-after DJs in the world. Located between Bread + Butter and Amphora Lounge. *Dress code - fashionable attire. Open Fri & Sat from 10pm to 4am. 

Meeting & Event Space

Borgata Casino Resort and Spa has 88,000 square feet of meeting rooms and event space including:

• Central Conference Center - Just steps from the casino floor, features two stories (18,000 sq ft) of customizable event space including five meeting rooms, a boardroom and an office on the lower level; as well as a 6,500-square-foot clear span ballroom on the upper level.
• Meeting Rooms & Boardrooms -  Borgata - 24 venues with a total of 48,600 sq feet of meeting space / The Water Club - (total of 18,000sq ft) 13 venues inc. 9 meeting rooms and 4 boardrooms.
• The Ballroom Event Space - 30,000 sq feet, will accommodate theatre-style gatherings for 3,200 and themed banquet events to accommodate 1,700. Twenty-four venues to accommodate 10 to 3,500 people.
• Premier - 11,200 sq ft venue inc. two floors with three full-service bars that can accommodate events ranging from 250 up to 1400 people.
• Gypsy Bar - casual bar can cater to parties from 15 to 215 for all occasions.

Bars/Lounges

At Borgata Casino Resort and Spa there are a variety of bars and lounges to choose from and they all have their own unique appeal. 

Level One Cocktail Bar & Lounge - Connected to BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar through an escalated corridor, this 3,600-square-foot bar and lounge is the perfect spot to watch your favorite team on game day. The contemporary James Bond-esque bar features high-end gaming, including more than four blackjack tables, entertainment, and innovative cocktails. 

Gypsy Bar - In addition to catering to parties from 15 to 215 for all occasions, the Gypsy Bar at Borgata offers tequila tasting in the form of flights as well as margaritas and non-tequila cocktails. The casual tequila bar is the perfect place to enjoy drinks with friends a live music every night.

B Bar - Located right on Borgata’s casino floor, B Bar is open 24 hours and features 8 flat screens and bar-top video poker machines.

Long Bar - The ideal place to get the night started, the Long Bar offers a menu of specialty drinks, beers, wines and bar upscale bar food including lobster tacos, clams, pizzas and more. Be sure to check out the Beef Sliders!

Lobby Bar - Located next to the Borgata front desk, the Lobby Bar is the perfect place to sip on a hand-crafted cocktail and relax in mid-century style while live piano music completes the esthetic. 

Sunroom Lounge

The Water Club’s lobby lounge, The Sunroom features both a drink and food menu with breakfast choices, snacks, small bites, light entrees, salads, cheese and Charcuterie, hot & cold sandwiches, sweets etc. It's the perfect place to start your day with freshly squeezed juices or a brunch cocktail or meet friends in the evening for a glass of wine and tapas.