Best Restaurants in Atlantic City
10 hand-picked restaurants in this atlantic County beach town
Looking for the best restaurants in Atlantic City? We've curated the top spots based on quality, value, and local reputation. From budget-friendly options to upscale experiences, here are our top picks for restaurants in Atlantic City.
Top 10 Restaurants
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
$$$$"One of the Shore's best raw bars" with 2,700+ bottle wine list and ocean views.
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen
$$$$First East Coast location of the famous TV restaurant. 300-seat three-level space with Boardwalk access. Beef Wellington and Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Knife & Fork Inn
$$$$4.6/5 from 4,466+ OpenTable reviews. 1912 building frequented during Prohibition by Nucky Johnson. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. $22.50 Friday lunch prix fixe.
Angeline by Michael Symon
$$$"One of the best elevated dining experiences" with Mom's Lasagna using the James Beard Award winner's family recipe.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
$$$Upscale Cuban restaurant and rum bar on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
Dock's Oyster House
$$$Classic seafood house on Atlantic Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.
Dock's Oyster House
$$$"Atlantic City institution" serving seafood since 1897. 10+ oyster varieties nightly, half-priced happy hour oysters, live piano. 4+ stars. Request main dining room over annex.
Dolce Mare
$$$Italian restaurant on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
Dougherty's Steak Hse-Raw Bar
$$$Steakhouse and raw bar on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
Guy Fieri's Chophouse
$$$Bold steakhouse flavors from the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host.
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Atlantic City needs no introduction—but it's changed dramatically since your parents' generation. The 4.8-mile boardwalk that invented the American seaside vacation (built in 1870) still anchors the experience, but today's AC mixes casino gaming with celebrity chef restaurants, world-class nightclub...
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