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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-07-009793
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20071012
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
FILED AS OF DATE:		20071012
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20071012

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ARK RESTAURANTS CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000779544
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
		IRS NUMBER:				133156768
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09453
		FILM NUMBER:		071168915

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		85 FIFTH AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10003-3019
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2122068800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		85 FIFTH AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10003-3019
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<DESCRIPTION>ARK RESTAURANTS CORP. 8-K
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington, DC 20549


                                    Form 8-K


                                 Current Report

     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 12, 2007

                              ARK RESTAURANTS CORP.
                              ---------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                         Commission file number 1-09453



            New York                                        13-3156768
- ---------------------------------                     -----------------------
 (State or other jurisdiction of                         (I.R.S. Employer
  incorporation or organization)                         Identification No.)


                                 85 Fifth Avenue
                               New York, NY 10003
             (Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)


                                 (212) 206-8800
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


                                       N/A
          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


<PAGE>


Item 8.01 - Other Events.

       The information in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not
be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act,
except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

       On October 12, 2007, Ark Restaurants Corp. issued a press release
entitled "Ark Restaurants Announces Declaration of Dividend" a copy of which is
furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.





<PAGE>


                                   SIGNATURES

       Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                               ARK RESTAURANT CORP.


                                               By: /s/ Michael Weinstein
                                                   ---------------------
                                                   Chief Executive Officer



Date: October 12, 2007



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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit    Description
- -------    -----------
  99.1     Press Release dated October 12, 2007 entitled "Ark Restaurants
           Announces Declaration of Dividend."
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<TEXT>
                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

               Ark Restaurants Announces Declaration of Dividend

     NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2007--Ark Restaurants Corp.
(NASDAQ:ARKR) announced today that the Board of Directors declared its regular
quarterly dividend of 44 cents per share on the Company's common stock to be
paid on November 1, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
October 22, 2007.

     Ark Restaurants owns and operates 24 restaurants and bars, 25 fast food
concepts, catering operations and wholesale and retail bakeries. Eight
restaurants are located in New York City, four are located in Washington, D.C.,
eight are located in Las Vegas, Nevada, two are located in Atlantic City, New
Jersey, three are located at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut
and one is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The Las Vegas operations include
three restaurants within the New York-New York Hotel & Casino Resort and
operation of the hotel's room service, banquet facilities, employee dining room
and nine food court concepts; one bar within the Venetian Casino Resort as well
as three food court concepts. In Las Vegas, the Company also owns and operates
one restaurant within the Forum Shops at Caesar's Shopping Center. The Florida
operations under management include five fast food facilities in Tampa, Florida
and eight fast food facilities in Hollywood, Florida, each at a Hard Rock Hotel
and Casino operated by the Seminole Indian Tribe at these locations. In Atlantic
City, New Jersey, the Company operates a restaurant and a bar in the Resorts
Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. In Boston, Massachusetts, the Company operates a
restaurant in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

     Except for historical information, this news release contains
forward-looking statements, which involve unknown risks, and uncertainties that
may cause the Company's actual results or outcomes to be materially different
from those anticipated and discussed herein. Important factors that might cause
such differences are discussed in the Company's fillings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.


     CONTACT: Ark Restaurants Corp.
              Robert Towers, 212-206-8800
              bob@arkrestaurants.com
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