🍽️ Fine Dining Restaurants
in Atlantic City
Looking for fine dining in Atlantic City? The shore town has 7 spots serving upscale dining experiences and chef-driven menus. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen is a local favorite.
Price Range
3 upscale, 4 mid-high
Dining Tip
Make reservations early, especially for summer weekends. Many fine dining spots require reservations weeks ahead.
7 Fine Dining 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
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
"One of the Shore's best raw bars" with 2,700+ bottle wine list and ocean views.
Must Try: Raw bar platter
- ✓raw bar
- ✓extensive wine list
- ✓ocean views
- ✓upscale
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
Angeline by Michael Symon
"One of the best elevated dining experiences" with Mom's Lasagna using the James Beard Award winner's family recipe.
Must Try: Mom's Lasagna
- ✓celebrity chef
- ✓Italian
- ✓family recipes
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
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.
Must Try: Oysters at happy hour
- ✓historic
- ✓oysters
- ✓live piano
- ✓happy hour
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Tips for Fine Dining 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 fine dining spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.
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