Dining in Atlantic City

Casual Atlantic City cafe for coffee and quick bites.

Rainforest-themed chain restaurant and cafe.

Cafe building poke bowls with tropical flavors.

Cafe covering coffee, breakfast, and lunch.

Margaritaville's coffee-shop counterpart for a quick cup.

Neighborhood cafe for coffee and light meals.

Southern cafe dishing soul-food breakfasts and lunches.

Espresso and drip coffee in a quick-stop shop.

Music-themed chain cafe with American plates.

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

Formica's Bakery & Cafe located in Atlantic City.

Sushi and Japanese fare in Atlantic City.

Sushi bar with Japanese rolls and American twists.

Lobby bar and cafe combo serving American plates and drinks.

Bar and grill with American standards in Atlantic City.

Compact Atlantic City bar pouring drinks with American pub fare.

Coastal-themed bar and grill serving American fare.

Classic diner plates — burgers, shakes, and breakfast.

Classic diner plates — burgers, shakes, and breakfast.

Daiquiri bar with frozen drinks and American bites.

Sports bar and grill serving pub fare in Atlantic City.

Cocktail lounge with an American menu in Atlantic City.

Karaoke bar where drinks come with a side of singing.

Asian tavern pairing drinks with pan-Asian plates.

Noodle bar tucked inside the Tropicana.

Bar and lounge mixing drinks with American bites.

Casual restaurant serving Mexican-style plates.

Diner turning out comfort-food basics.

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

Steakhouse chain outpost serving steaks and American classics.

No-frills spot for Mexican-style cooking.

Casual American eatery in Atlantic City.

Island-themed chain restaurant with tropical drinks.

Tropical-leaning restaurant with casual plates.

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

Restaurant and bar plating Latin-style dishes.

The aptly named Long Bar serves drinks and American bites.

Lobby bar at Ocean Casino Resort for cocktails.

Lobby bar inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

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

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

Lounge pouring drinks with American snacks.

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

Lavazza-brand coffee bar for espresso drinks.

Beach-bar chain outpost with American grill fare.

Irish pub pouring pints alongside pub grub.

Asian restaurant with a broad casual menu.

Dive bar pouring no-frills drinks.

Poolside bar serving drinks and light fare.

Bar pouring cocktails with American snacks.

Barbecue joint smoking American BBQ plates.

Lounge at 1000 Boardwalk with drinks and grill fare.

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

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

American grill on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.

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

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

Must try: Fish & Chips

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

Must try: Seasonal specials

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

Must try: Bobby Blue Burger

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

Must try: Signature steaks

"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

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

El Chaln Restaurant located in Atlantic City.

El Patron Restaurant located in Atlantic City.

Famous Famiglia Pizzeria located in Atlantic City.

Gilchrist Restaurant located in Atlantic City.

Gilchrist Restaurant located in Atlantic City.

Deli counter for sandwiches and quick lunches.

Deli-cafe hybrid for sandwiches, coffee, and breakfast.

Italian kitchen and market combo for pasta, sandwiches, and groceries.

Chain stand for Italian ice and frozen custard.

Pizzeria slinging slices and pies in Atlantic City.

Slice shop for pizza and Italian basics.

National pizza chain outpost in Atlantic City.

Pizzeria serving pies and Italian plates.

Counter-serve pizzeria with slices and whole pies.

Pizza-and-pasta spot for casual Italian meals.

Pizza counter for a fast slice in Atlantic City.

Neighborhood pizzeria baking pies and slices.

Pizza-and-grill menu under the original Lopresti name.

Pizzeria baking pies, slices, and Italian sides.

Southside pizzeria for pies and slices.

Small pizzeria turning out slices and pies.

Italian ristorante plating pastas and classics.

Italian restaurant on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.

"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

Taqueria plating tacos and Mexican staples.

Mexican bar and grill serving traditional favorites and margaritas.

Mexican restaurant on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.

Mexican restaurant on Huron Ave. Located in Atlantic City.

El Charro Mexican Rstrnt & Bar located in Atlantic City.

Pizza restaurant serving Italian favorites in Atlantic City.

Pizza chain on Atlantic Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.

Vintage atmosphere, 24-hour bar, Anthony Bourdain feature on Parts Unknown. Divides opinions on pizza quality but unites around atmosphere.

Must try: Late-night pizza

Fiesta Pizza located in Atlantic City.

Forno Roman Pizza located in Atlantic City.

Gino's Pizza located in Atlantic City.

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

Tropical cocktail bar at the Borgata. Located in Atlantic City.

Gallery Bar located in Atlantic City.

Good Dog Bar located in Atlantic City.

Authentic Vietnamese restaurant on Atlantic Avenue.

Fast casual fried chicken spot. Located in Atlantic City.

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

Bayfront dining with outdoor deck. Located in Atlantic City.

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

Classic seafood house on Atlantic Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.

"One of the Shore's best raw bars" with 2,700+ bottle wine list and ocean views.

Must try: Raw bar platter

"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

Coffee and breakfast chain at Resorts Casino. Located in Atlantic City.

Coffee and breakfast chain on Atlantic Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.

Coffee and breakfast chain at Bally's. Located in Atlantic City.

Coffee and breakfast chain on Pacific Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.

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

Eastwind Chinese Restaurant located in Atlantic City.