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    Black Cat Bar & Grill

    3.3 (69 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Christopher C.

    We've been spending a lot of time in the Absecon area so far this year and have been trying some local hangouts. So far, this is the most interesting one. Let me start by saying that the Black Cat definitely has what you could call..."character". As soon as you walk in, you're immediately "Hun", "Babe" or "Dear" by the staff. I mean what the hell, it's 1145am on a weekday and the large bar area is 2/3 full of people on their 2nd round and you've got some modern country blaring on the juke box. It's an F-ing trip. The menu here is basic but it's large. Everything from some all-day breakfast favorites, Italian, pizza, fried seafood, sandwiches, salad, soups, wings, etc. Lack of choices is not a problem. Cheesesteak and Hot Open-Faced Turkey The food is the food. It's not going to wow you with Michelin star prowess but if you're coming here, you shouldn't be expecting that either. It's simple salt of the earth favorites served up quick and easy. Everything we ordered hit the table in about ten minutes and it was as expected, good. Apparently, they also regularly do special events here like Car Cruises, Bingo, Trivia & Live Music. Nice. Overall places like this are a throwback to another era. This is where your parents and grandparents went for a Saturday night highball or to get tanked after a good night at the tables or maybe a tough shift working the tables. No BS or pretentious food served up fast and fresh. Good Enough.

    Brielle P.

    The best pizza around! No one seems to think of black cat when it comes to pizza but trust me.. try it!! The perfect south Jersey pizza pie. The tomato sauce is like your mom made it and it is the perfect amount of cheese versus sauce. Dough is delicious! Highly recommend. The pizza is a bit oily but dap it with a paper towel and it's perfect. They were out of wings so we got the chicken tenders for the first time and they were great. White meat and lightly breaded. They were served with carrots celery and blue cheese. Employees are so friendly and attentive. We always call ahead and order pick up. It is quick and there's lots of parking next to the restaurant.

    Cool cat on roof catches your eye when driving by!
    Pat G.

    We'd driven by several times and commented we should stop and take a photo since we are cat lovers. There is a huge black cat sign on the roof. We finally decided to stop in and give it a try. Nice atmosphere, warm wood interior. Bar was not crowded at all, therefore not rowdy. Comfortable booth by window. Menu is not huge, no real fancy foods, but still a good menu, great for casual dining out. I ordered the Philly cheese steak wrap with fries and it was quite good. My friend ordered fish and chips and was very pleased. Prices are very reasonable. We'll definitely be stopping in again when we are in the area.

    Their fried appetizer combo! Probably cooked in year-old grease, because the little that we ate all tasted the same!

    And the award goes to...THE BLACK CAT BAR & GRILL for serving the greasiest, brown plate of inedible food in NJ! I regret that it's taken me a couple of weeks to write a review, partly because if I had done it sooner, I might have saved some people from going there! Their fried appetizer mess was disgusting...plain and simple. Our server was nice, but was unable to provide a fly swatter or newspaper that we could've fended off the fly that didn't care that the "food" he was trying to taste was really something that should've attracted flies! Please...please...go elsewhere! We visited at the end of August 2023.

    Trevor D.

    I'm appalled. I spent time in the slammer and the slop they served me there was way better than the caccitorie. I've been 6 years sober and and this food made me indulge in some xanax and wine on this night. My name is Kevin Fitzhenry

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    Good stop for a drink and food.. The Pizza is great along with a very good menu and delicious desertes...

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    Food & prices were excellent. Drinks unlike many other places. Had liquor in them. Servers were friendly.

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    The food was good and was ready when they said. I like that the pizza is thin crust and everything was hot when we got it

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    Had an event yesterday. Great food. Pizza is delicious. Service was top notch! Thank you all

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    Fantastic puzza , great place , friendly food is good and atmosphere is very friendly

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    My first time in Absecon for business. We stopped here for dinner. It was okay, not disgusting, but not the best that I have had.

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