East Rutherford, NJ – Horse racing continues through the end of summer and throughout the fall at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Sept. 12 and 13 is the close of summer harness racing with the usual 6:20 p.m. post time.
The nine-day all-turf Monmouth at Meadowlands meet kicks off Friday, Sept. 19, with a 7 p.m. post time.
Ala carte dining is available every live race night in the 2nd-floor Lounge, which overlooks both the track and FanDuel Sportsbook. The Lounge features a mix of bar, high-top, and table seating, perfect for watching both live horse racing and sports action. Diners have a wide selection of delicious fare, including burgers, nachos, salads, sandwiches, and more, with waitress service.
Buffet dining is also available every live racing night for $49.95 (plus tax and gratuity). Every buffet features appetizers, soup, main courses, side dishes, and dessert. The upcoming buffet menus include:
- Friday, Sept. 12 & Saturday, Sept. 13: Korean beef meatballs, ginger soy Cod, Balsamic chicken, and strawberry cheesecake
- Friday, Sept. 19 & Saturday, Sept. 20: Porcini-rubbed strip steak, chicken Madeira, and baked Salmon with herb gremolata
- Friday, Sept. 26 & Saturday, Sept. 27: Moroccan-spiced strip steak, orange Teriyaki Salmon, Asian calamari
- Friday, Oct. 3 & Saturday, Oct. 4: Cajun garlic buttered Salmon, beef satay with hoisin sauce, Alfredo Cavatappi with spinach
- Friday, Oct. 10 & Saturday, Oct. 11: Korean BBQ wings, Sirloin with mushroom gravy, chicken Piccata, stuffed shells, garlic Parm flounder
- Friday, Oct. 17 & Saturday, Oct. 18: Roasted Prime Rib, Moroccan chicken, Buffalo chicken meatballs
- Friday, Oct. 24 & Saturday, Oct. 25: grilled beef tenderloin, Balsamic roasted chicken, Tilapia with lemon-herb sauce, Cavatelli with spinach & Pecorino
Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling (201) THE-BIGM, and the complete menus can be viewed at https://playmeadowlands.com/dine/pink/
Dining areas also have featured fall cocktails:
- Pumpkin Pie Martini – pumpkin puree/vanilla vodka/Irish cream/graham cracker rim
- The Fall Spritz – Aperol/Prosecco/apple cider
- Pear Collins – Gin/pear puree/thyme garnish
- Cider & Maple Old Fashion – Bourbon/apple cider/maple syrup/bitters/cinnamon
Visit Playmeadowlands.com for information on dining, racing, and events.