🍔 American Restaurants
in Atlantic City
Looking for american in Atlantic City? The shore town has 61 spots serving classic american comfort food and contemporary dishes. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen is a local favorite.
Price Range
2 upscale, 4 mid-high, 52 moderate, 3 budget-friendly
Dining Tip
Many American restaurants in Atlantic City offer happy hour specials. Check for early bird dinner deals.
61 American Restaurants in Atlantic City
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.
Must Try: Beef Wellington
- ✓celebrity chef
- ✓TV famous
- ✓boardwalk access
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.
Must Try: Braised short ribs
- ✓historic
- ✓Prohibition era
- ✓award-winning wine
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Upscale Cuban restaurant and rum bar on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
Dougherty's Steak Hse-Raw Bar
Steakhouse and raw bar on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
- ✓boardwalk
- ✓raw bar
Wolfgang Puck American Grille
"Always excellent" contemporary American with NJ-sourced ingredients.
Must Try: Seasonal specials
- ✓celebrity chef
- ✓local ingredients
- ✓upscale
Guy Fieri's Chophouse
Bold steakhouse flavors from the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host.
Must Try: Signature steaks
- ✓celebrity chef
- ✓fine-dining
- ✓bold flavors
Sixty Cafe Lobby Bar & Lounge
Lobby bar and cafe combo serving American plates and drinks.
Sirens Bar & Grill
Bar and grill with American standards in Atlantic City.
Shoe Bar
Compact Atlantic City bar pouring drinks with American pub fare.
Sandpiper Coastal Bar & Grill
Coastal-themed bar and grill serving American fare.
Rush Lounge At Golden Nugget
Classic diner plates — burgers, shakes, and breakfast.
Ruby's Diner
Classic diner plates — burgers, shakes, and breakfast.
Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar
Daiquiri bar with frozen drinks and American bites.
Proud Mary's Sports Bar-Grill
Sports bar and grill serving pub fare in Atlantic City.
Plum Lounge
Cocktail lounge with an American menu in Atlantic City.
Planet Rose Karaoke Bar
Karaoke bar where drinks come with a side of singing.
Ossu Asian Tavern
Asian tavern pairing drinks with pan-Asian plates.
Noodle Bar At Tropicana
Noodle bar tucked inside the Tropicana.
Nola's Bar & Lounge
Bar and lounge mixing drinks with American bites.
Nel Taquate Mexixan Restaurant
Casual restaurant serving Mexican-style plates.
My Friend Diner
Diner turning out comfort-food basics.
Mountain Bar At Wild Wild West
Bar at the Wild Wild West with drinks and pub fare.
Morton's The Steakhouse
Steakhouse chain outpost serving steaks and American classics.
Mexico Restaurant
No-frills spot for Mexican-style cooking.
Marketplace Eatery
Casual American eatery in Atlantic City.
Margaritaville Restaurant
Island-themed chain restaurant with tropical drinks.
Mango Tropical Restaurant
Tropical-leaning restaurant with casual plates.
Makashi Sushi Bar
Sushi bar with Japanese rolls and American twists.
Lucky Snake Arcd & Sports Bar
Arcade-and-sports-bar combo with games and pub food.
Los Compadres Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant and bar plating Latin-style dishes.
Long Bar
The aptly named Long Bar serves drinks and American bites.
Lobby Bar At Ocean Casino Rsrt
Lobby bar at Ocean Casino Resort for cocktails.
Lobby Bar At Hard Rock Hotel
Lobby bar inside the Hard Rock Hotel.
Lobby Bar
Cocktail bar and lounge at Harrah's, 777 Harrahs Blvd.
Level One Cocktail Bar-Lounge
Cocktail bar and lounge at Harrah's, 777 Harrahs Blvd.
Legends Lounge
Lounge pouring drinks with American snacks.
Lefty's AC Pub & Grub
Pub-and-grub spot for beers and bar food.
Lavazza Coffee Bar
Lavazza-brand coffee bar for espresso drinks.
Landshark Bar-Grill-Atlantic
Beach-bar chain outpost with American grill fare.
Irish Pub
Irish pub pouring pints alongside pub grub.
Imperial Asian Restaurant
Asian restaurant with a broad casual menu.
Horse Dive Bar
Dive bar pouring no-frills drinks.
H2O Pool & Bar
Poolside bar serving drinks and light fare.
Gypsy Bar
Bar pouring cocktails with American snacks.
Guy's Bar-B-Que Joint
Barbecue joint smoking American BBQ plates.
10 North Lounge
Boardwalk lounge offering cocktails and casual dining. Located at 2831 Boardwalk.
- ✓boardwalk
Cielo Wine Bar
Wine bar on the Boardwalk with ocean views and small plates.
- ✓boardwalk
- ✓wine bar
Dave & Buster's
Entertainment and dining venue with arcade games. Located in Atlantic City.
Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant
Bayfront dining with outdoor deck. Located in Atlantic City.
District Grille
American grill on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
Ducktown Tavern & Liquor
Tavern and bar on Atlantic Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.
- ✓bar
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill
Ale-Battered Fish & Chips and Bangers & Mash with 26 beers on tap. Some reviews call it "overpriced for quality."
Must Try: Fish & Chips
- ✓celebrity chef
- ✓pub fare
- ✓beer selection
El Chaln Restaurant
El Patron Restaurant
Famous Famiglia Pizzeria
Gilchrist Restaurant
Gilchrist Restaurant
Cup & Saucer
Casual cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Located in Atlantic City.
Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay
Fast-casual celebrity chef burgers at accessible prices. Bobby Blue burger with blue cheese sauce.
Must Try: Bobby Blue Burger
- ✓celebrity chef
- ✓casual
- ✓casual
- ✓affordable
White House Sub Shop
"One of the best sandwich shops in America" operating 70+ years. The White House Special ($20) loaded with salami, provolone, ham, capicola. Celebrity visitors, nationwide shipping, long weekend lines.
Must Try: White House Special
- ✓legendary
- ✓subs
- ✓celebrity visitors
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Tips for American Dining in Atlantic City
Summer reservations: Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend dinners, especially July-August.
BYOB advantage: Many Atlantic City restaurants are BYOB—bring your own wine and save.
Off-peak savings: Early bird specials (5-6pm) often include price breaks.
Dress code: Most american spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.
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