Barrels of Margate in Margate, NJ
8409 Ventnor Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
Italian Restaurant in Margate, NJ
Google Rating: 4.2/5.0
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http://www.barrelsmargate.com/
Phone: (609) 823-4400
Barrels of Margate is a local listing in Margate, NJ. Google categorizes it as Italian Restaurant. Google lists the address as 8409 Ventnor Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402, USA. Google shows a 4.2 rating from 199 user ratings. The business is currently marked operational. This page is using verified details from Google for quick reference.
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