Fall Dining Options at the Meadowlands Racetrack

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Horse racing continues through the end of summer and throughout the fall at the Meadowlands Racetrack. September 12 and 13^th is the close of summer harness racing with the usual 6:20 pm post time.

The 9-day all-turf Monmouth at Meadowlands meet kicks off Friday, September 19, with a 7:00 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, September 12 & Saturday, September 13:  Korean beef meatballs, ginger soy Cod, Balsamic chicken, and strawberry cheesecake
• Friday, September 19 & Saturday, September 20:  Porcini-rubbed strip steak, chicken Madeira, and baked Salmon with herb gremolata
• Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27:  Moroccan-spiced strip steak, orange Teriyaki Salmon, Asian calamari
• Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4:  Cajun garlic buttered Salmon, beef satay with hoisin sauce, Alfredo Cavatappi with spinach
• Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11:  Korean BBQ wings, Sirloin with mushroom gravy, chicken Piccata, stuffed shells, garlic Parm flounder
• Friday, October 17 & Saturday, October 18:  Roasted Prime Rib, Moroccan chicken, Buffalo chicken meatballs
• Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 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.