Atlantic City’s Borgata bets on steakhouses with Old Homestead revamp and B-Prime opening
One Atlantic City hotel is out to stake its claim in the steak market.
After unveiling a brand new steakhouse earlier this summer called B-Prime, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa now plans to remodel its longstanding Old Homestead Steak House.
Old Homestead will shut its doors after dinner is served this Sunday so that renovations can take place, with the revamped space set to open at the end of the year. But fear not, fans. A pop-up version of the swanky restaurant that will serve select menu items will fill in starting in early October.
Reservations can be made at Borgata.com and dining slots will be open Tuesday through Friday, and Sunday, from 5 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m.
Carnivores who can’t snag a spot are in luck, as the Borgata has another meat-focused high-end eatery.
B-Prime, sizzling with modern flare, debuted in June. The contemporary steakhouse prides itself on top tier steak cuts from Japan, New Jersey, Idaho and Texas as well as inventive cocktails and sides.
Highlights include a B Prime Tomahawk for two; and the Flight of Three from the “Taste of Japan” section of the menu. The flight, priced at $100 per person, includes three different 10-ounce cuts: A5 Kobe Beef, Saga Beef and Olive Beef.
Appetizers at B-Prime include the Tuna Tartare ($19), made with lemongrass aioli, yuzu and crispy shallots; and the Steak Tartare ($20), topped with quail egg, house-made pickles and served with toasted sourdough.
There are several other starters, like the Cacio E Pepe ($19), spaghetti made with black pepper, Pecorino Romano and onsen egg; and the Wagyu Cheesesteak Bites ($24), which consist of two buttered Parker House rolls loaded with caramelized onions, aged provolone, truffle and, of course, the fancy meat.
Those who aren’t into steak can still feast at B-Prime, with seafood options like the Prime Plateau ($165), a seafood tower loaded with Maine lobster, shrimp, oysters, clams and tuna tartare.
And even vegans can stay satisfied with mains like the Cauliflower Steak ($28), dressed with pistachio vinaigrette, radish and crispy shallots.
Local flavors like the Jersey Tomato Salad — $16 and served with burrata, serrano ham, balsamic and olive oil — also light up the menu.
In addition to beer and an extensive wine list, cocktails include the Borgata Signature Old Fashioned, made with bourbon or rye, Demerara gomme syrup, Angostura bitters and an orange twist.
B-Prime, located on the casino floor, took over the space that Bobby Flay Steak occupied before closing last summer.
The new steakhouse is the latest restaurant to open at Borgata, following the arrival of American Bar & Grille last summer.
Beyond all the steakhouse options, Borgata also boasts upscale Japanese and Italian eateries in Izakaya by Michael Schulson, and Angeline by Michael Symon, respectively.
The hotel isn’t the only Atlantic City property to roll out new restaurants this season.
Ocean Casino Resort opened up Serendipity3 in the spring, an offshoot of the Upper East Side eatery of the same name. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served along with extravagant desserts like the mini-chain’s famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate.
And August saw the grand openings of two new eateries at Harrah’s Resort, Bobby’s Burgers, from celebrity chef Bobby Flay, and Chicken Guy, Guy Fieri’s poultry-focused joint.
Beyond the trendy food additions, other non-gaming newbies have also launched at Atlantic City this year.
Showboat Atlantic City, whose main floor has a massive arcade instead of a casino, unveiled an indoor go-kart in June and the hotel also has an indoor water park in the works for next year.
And for those looking for laughs before or after dinner, Borgata’s upcoming entertainment lineup includes comedians Sebastian Maniscalco on several dates in November, Jim Gaffigan on Nov. 25 and Jerry Seinfeld on Dec. 10.
