You don’t really get Margate until you’ve tried to book a table at Steve & Cookie’s in the summer.
Reservations stacked. Bar packed. The hum of a room that feels like everyone knows each other, or is about to.
This isn’t just one of the best restaurants in Margate City. It’s part of the town’s identity.
It’s where new homeowners celebrate closing day, toasting to a fresh start in their new community. Summer regulars return like clockwork, keeping the rhythm of the season. Locals inevitably run into three people they know before even reaching their table, reminding everyone how tightly knit this town is.
There’s something about it. The energy. The consistency. The fact that it’s been the go-to for years and somehow still feels special every single time.
And that’s the thing about Margate.
The places that make this town what it is aren’t trendy pop-ups. They’re staples. They’re woven into everyday life. When a restaurant becomes part of your routine, part of your memories, that’s when you know a town has staying power. People ask all the time why the Margate market stays strong.
It’s not just inventory, location, or close proximity to the beach. It’s lifestyle.
It’s not just about inventory, location, or proximity to the beach. It’s about lifestyle. It’s the joy of walking to dinner on a summer night. It’s the chance encounters when you run into neighbors. It’s the comfort of knowing your “usual.” It’s the feeling of having a place that already feels like yours, even before you own a home here.
Steve & Cookie’s isn’t selling real estate, but it’s absolutely selling the feeling people move here for. Once you feel it, you understand why so many people decide they don’t just want a reservation, they want a key.
