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🍔 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

$$$$Reservations

First East Coast location of the famous TV restaurant. 300-seat three-level space with Boardwalk access. Beef Wellington and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

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Must Try: Beef Wellington

  • celebrity chef
  • TV famous
  • boardwalk access
Caesars Atlantic City

Knife & Fork Inn

$$$$Reservations

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.

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Must Try: Braised short ribs

  • historic
  • Prohibition era
  • award-winning wine
3600 Atlantic Avenue

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

$$$Reservations

Upscale Cuban restaurant and rum bar on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.

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Dougherty's Steak Hse-Raw Bar

$$$Reservations

Steakhouse and raw bar on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.

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  • boardwalk
  • raw bar

Wolfgang Puck American Grille

$$$Reservations

"Always excellent" contemporary American with NJ-sourced ingredients.

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Must Try: Seasonal specials

  • celebrity chef
  • local ingredients
  • upscale
Borgata Hotel

Guy Fieri's Chophouse

$$$Reservations

Bold steakhouse flavors from the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host.

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Must Try: Signature steaks

  • celebrity chef
  • fine-dining
  • bold flavors
Bally's Atlantic City

Sixty Cafe Lobby Bar & Lounge

$$

Lobby bar and cafe combo serving American plates and drinks.

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Sirens Bar & Grill

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Bar and grill with American standards in Atlantic City.

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Shoe Bar

$$

Compact Atlantic City bar pouring drinks with American pub fare.

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Sandpiper Coastal Bar & Grill

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Coastal-themed bar and grill serving American fare.

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Rush Lounge At Golden Nugget

$$

Classic diner plates — burgers, shakes, and breakfast.

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Ruby's Diner

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Classic diner plates — burgers, shakes, and breakfast.

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Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar

$$

Daiquiri bar with frozen drinks and American bites.

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Proud Mary's Sports Bar-Grill

$$

Sports bar and grill serving pub fare in Atlantic City.

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Plum Lounge

$$

Cocktail lounge with an American menu in Atlantic City.

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Planet Rose Karaoke Bar

$$

Karaoke bar where drinks come with a side of singing.

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Ossu Asian Tavern

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Asian tavern pairing drinks with pan-Asian plates.

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Noodle Bar At Tropicana

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Noodle bar tucked inside the Tropicana.

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Nola's Bar & Lounge

$$

Bar and lounge mixing drinks with American bites.

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Nel Taquate Mexixan Restaurant

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Casual restaurant serving Mexican-style plates.

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My Friend Diner

$$

Diner turning out comfort-food basics.

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Mountain Bar At Wild Wild West

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Bar at the Wild Wild West with drinks and pub fare.

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Morton's The Steakhouse

$$

Steakhouse chain outpost serving steaks and American classics.

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Mexico Restaurant

$$

No-frills spot for Mexican-style cooking.

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Marketplace Eatery

$$

Casual American eatery in Atlantic City.

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Margaritaville Restaurant

$$

Island-themed chain restaurant with tropical drinks.

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Mango Tropical Restaurant

$$

Tropical-leaning restaurant with casual plates.

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Makashi Sushi Bar

$$

Sushi bar with Japanese rolls and American twists.

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Lucky Snake Arcd & Sports Bar

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Arcade-and-sports-bar combo with games and pub food.

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Los Compadres Restaurant & Bar

$$

Restaurant and bar plating Latin-style dishes.

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Long Bar

$$

The aptly named Long Bar serves drinks and American bites.

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Lobby Bar At Ocean Casino Rsrt

$$

Lobby bar at Ocean Casino Resort for cocktails.

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Lobby Bar At Hard Rock Hotel

$$

Lobby bar inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

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Lobby Bar

$$

Cocktail bar and lounge at Harrah's, 777 Harrahs Blvd.

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777 Harrahs Blvd(609) 441-5000

Level One Cocktail Bar-Lounge

$$

Cocktail bar and lounge at Harrah's, 777 Harrahs Blvd.

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Legends Lounge

$$

Lounge pouring drinks with American snacks.

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Lefty's AC Pub & Grub

$$

Pub-and-grub spot for beers and bar food.

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Lavazza Coffee Bar

$$

Lavazza-brand coffee bar for espresso drinks.

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Landshark Bar-Grill-Atlantic

$$

Beach-bar chain outpost with American grill fare.

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Irish Pub

$$

Irish pub pouring pints alongside pub grub.

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Imperial Asian Restaurant

$$

Asian restaurant with a broad casual menu.

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Horse Dive Bar

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Dive bar pouring no-frills drinks.

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H2O Pool & Bar

$$

Poolside bar serving drinks and light fare.

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Gypsy Bar

$$

Bar pouring cocktails with American snacks.

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Guy's Bar-B-Que Joint

$$

Barbecue joint smoking American BBQ plates.

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Green Bar

$$

Lounge at 1000 Boardwalk with drinks and grill fare.

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1000 Boardwalk(609) 449-1000

10 North Lounge

$$

Boardwalk lounge offering cocktails and casual dining. Located at 2831 Boardwalk.

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  • boardwalk

Cielo Wine Bar

$$

Wine bar on the Boardwalk with ocean views and small plates.

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  • boardwalk
  • wine bar

Dave & Buster's

$$

Entertainment and dining venue with arcade games. Located in Atlantic City.

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Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant

$$

Bayfront dining with outdoor deck. Located in Atlantic City.

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District Grille

$$

American grill on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.

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Ducktown Tavern & Liquor

$$

Tavern and bar on Atlantic Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.

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  • bar

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill

$$

Ale-Battered Fish & Chips and Bangers & Mash with 26 beers on tap. Some reviews call it "overpriced for quality."

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Must Try: Fish & Chips

  • celebrity chef
  • pub fare
  • beer selection
Caesars Atlantic City

El Chaln Restaurant

$$

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El Patron Restaurant

$$

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Famous Famiglia Pizzeria

$$

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Gilchrist Restaurant

$$

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Gilchrist Restaurant

$$

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Cup & Saucer

$

Casual cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Located in Atlantic City.

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Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay

$

Fast-casual celebrity chef burgers at accessible prices. Bobby Blue burger with blue cheese sauce.

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Must Try: Bobby Blue Burger

  • celebrity chef
  • casual
  • casual
  • affordable
Harrah's Resort

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.

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Must Try: White House Special

  • legendary
  • subs
  • celebrity visitors
2301 Arctic Avenue

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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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