The Sunroom

The Sun Room is a casual dining experience in an oasis-like environment. It is located in the Water Club, which is the GF and my favorite place to stay. On a Sunday at 11AM, it was packed with people getting ready to check out and grab one last meal before heading out. In typical lounge fashion, there are a bunch of elevated coffee tables with individual sofas around then. Amidst some well-trimmed shrubs, the Sun Room emanates hip, cool, yet relaxed. The GF and I didn't have time to wait around, so we parked ourselves at the bar.

The Classic ($12)
Absolut, fresh tomato, celery salt

To cap off a particularly great weekend at the blackjack tables, I started off with the Iron Chef's take on the bloody mary. This was definitely one of my favorite iterations of this classic drink. Enemies of spice and heat - stay away! The tipple had a nice searing kick induced by the pepper flakes interspersed throughout the drink. The tomato juice and vodka blended nicely, with the latter being mostly indiscernible until the end of the meal - the mark of a well made drink for me.

Scrambled egg sandwich ($14)
English muffin, herb salad, cheese, rosemary homefries

The GF went with the breakfast sandwich, which came with the option of several cheeses including provolone, American, and mozzarella. She went with the latter, which came out smothering the entirety of the perfectly creamy eggs, all atop a buttery English muffin. The peppery, bitter arugula salad was a nice countervailing element to the dish. The home fries were perfectly crisp, with a creamy center that helped to make this dish homey.

Lobster & bacon omelette ($20)
Maine lobster, smoked bacon, rosemary homefries

I opted for a perfectly made omelette, filled with smoked bacon and perfectly cooked lobster chunks. The tender lobster shone through and the occasional bite of salty, smoked bacon was a winner in my book. On top of the home fries and salad, the dish also came with grilled sourdough and a saucer of creamy sauce, which was reminiscent of a lobster bisque even (hollandaise infused with lobster essence perhaps?).

Cheddar and pork grits ($6)

However, my favorite was actual a side that I couldn't help but order! These perfectly made grits were buttery and creamy, yet maintained the texture of the grain itself. The pulled pork was infused with a sweet, tangy BBQ sauce - a nice way to jazz up this oft made classic. And the layer of cheddar on top? The salamander grill definitely did its thing - almost crunchy on the outside, the layer of cheddar was a perfect element to blend into the grits.

Overall, if you want elevated comforts in a casual, yet elegant atmosphere - you need to check out Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian's Sun Room. His take on these simple dishes made me salivate for the opportunity to try his fine dining restaurants (which unfortunately are not at the Borgata). In fact, (spoiler alert!) out of all the places we've tried at the Borgata (Bobby Flay Steak, Wolfgang Puck American Grille, N.O.W.), Iron Chef Zakarian easily laid the smack down on these other establishments.

the ambiance is nice, especially if you are sitting by the fire place... and the service was great.

I was not impressed with the food however.  The chicken sandwich i ordered was very dry, and for the price... even if it wasn't dry, it would not have been worth it.

Probably best to go here for a few drinks, and just relax, away from the casino and crowds.

Quiet and peaceful...water, it is the Water Club, makes for pretty sound...bamboo and other greens...waitresses topple on high heels....and the food comes from some distant place...makes for long waits. I had the same arugula, avocado and tomato salad/sandwich and it is very good. Newspapers to read, and comfortable seats...it would be just a little more comfortable not seeing  the wait staff clunking along on Those shoes...speedy flats would be better.