The Library III: A Unique Steakhouse in Egg Harbor TWP, New Jersey

The Library III seafood and chop house located on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Twp NJ is a real quality establishment. Being from N.Y.C. I find myself to be very picky when it comes to steak and prepared foods in general. With the choice and quality available on almost every block in Manhattan, one becomes used to quality cuts of meat and food prepared perfectly to order. These kind of cooked to order meals are not a dime a dozen in the rest of the world. I must say I was quite impressed with The Library III. The Library is a chain of steak houses in south Jersey and is synonymous for good food.

This restaurant is very unique in many ways. Not only does The Library III offer whatever cut you like by the pound, but you order your food directly with the chef so you get exactly what you want the way you want it. The first time I went to The Library III I was apprehensive. A steakhouse called The Library ? When you walk in you see what looks like a library. Walls lined with law books of all types, many related especially to N.J. law and some with titles like "Dead Bodies", "Probate matters", "Divorce by Death". Other than the quiet dark atmosphere and large rooms, the bar area is host to what looks like a large table laden tavern out of an old English town where "The Beatles" might have played once. You can enjoy bar fare and a large selection of your favorite beers on tap while listening to live music many nights a week. If you are in the mood for a more traditional dinner. Then ask for a table from the matre'd and make sure you are hungry. After finding your seat and ordering your beverage of choice, head to the chef's window off the kitchen and order something off the blackboard. Your choices range from my favorite prime rib, to many cuts of steak, seafood and chicken dishes. Also on the blackboard are your favorite appetizers if you have room after you indulge in the large all you can eat salad bar. After ordering and fixing yourself a salad, sit down and wait for your food to be brought to you .

If you love steak and want it made to order this is the place. Go in and pick your cut of meat with the chef thats cooking it ! Grab a bite in the tavern and catch a live performance. The Library serves till Midnight or later every night and is always a good choice to bring friends. Consistency is key in a good restaurant in my opinion and The Library is sure to please. Don't pass up this Jersey shore favorite. The fast friendly service is just the icing on the cake. You really can't go wrong with this one. The price for a meal per person is an average of $28 for sit down dinner or less than half of that for pub fare and a beer.