Dining in Atlantic City
Restaurants, seafood, and local favorites in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
cafe
Stiletto At Sporty S Cafe
$$Casual Atlantic City cafe for coffee and quick bites.
Rainforest Cafe
$$Rainforest-themed chain restaurant and cafe.
Poke Bowl Tropical Cafe
$$Cafe building poke bowls with tropical flavors.
Mike B's Cafe
$$Cafe covering coffee, breakfast, and lunch.
Margaritaville Coffee Shop
$$Margaritaville's coffee-shop counterpart for a quick cup.
Lenox Cafe
$$Neighborhood cafe for coffee and light meals.
Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe
$$Southern cafe dishing soul-food breakfasts and lunches.
Hayday Coffee
$$Espresso and drip coffee in a quick-stop shop.
Hard Rock Cafe
$$Music-themed chain cafe with American plates.
Cup & Saucer
$Casual cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Located in Atlantic City.
Formica's Bakery & Cafe
$$Formica's Bakery & Cafe located in Atlantic City.
japanese
Souzai Sushi
$$Sushi and Japanese fare in Atlantic City.
Mukashi Sushi Bar
$$Sushi bar with Japanese rolls and American twists.
american
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
$$Tropical-leaning restaurant with casual plates.
Lucky Snake Arcd & Sports Bar
$$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.
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
$$Poolside bar serving drinks and light fare.
Guy's Bar-B-Que Joint
$$Barbecue joint smoking American BBQ plates.
10 North Lounge
$$Boardwalk lounge offering cocktails and casual dining. Located at 2831 Boardwalk.
Dave & Buster's
$$Entertainment and dining venue with arcade games. 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.
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill
$$Ale-Battered Fish & Chips and Bangers & Mash with 26 beers on tap. Some reviews call it "overpriced for quality."
Must try: Fish & Chips
Wolfgang Puck American Grille
$$$"Always excellent" contemporary American with NJ-sourced ingredients.
Must try: Seasonal specials
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
White House Sub Shop
$Sandwich shop 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
1912 building frequented during Prohibition by Nucky Johnson.
Must try: Braised short ribs
El Chaln Restaurant
$$El Patron Restaurant
$$Famous Famiglia Pizzeria
$$Gilchrist Restaurant
$$Gilchrist Restaurant
$$deli
Seaside Deli
$$Deli counter for sandwiches and quick lunches.
Perry's Cafe & Deli
$$Deli-cafe hybrid for sandwiches, coffee, and breakfast.
italian
Rocco's Italian Kitchen & Mkt
$$Italian kitchen and market combo for pasta, sandwiches, and groceries.
Rita's Italian Ice-Frozen
$$Chain stand for Italian ice and frozen custard.
Queens Pizza Palace LLC
$$Pizzeria slinging slices and pies in Atlantic City.
Pizza Party 3 LLC
$$Slice shop for pizza and Italian basics.
Pizza Hut
$$National pizza chain outpost in Atlantic City.
Pizza Di Roma
$$Pizzeria serving pies and Italian plates.
Pizza De Roma IV Corp
$$Counter-serve pizzeria with slices and whole pies.
Pizata Pizza & Pasta
$$Pizza-and-pasta spot for casual Italian meals.
Pin-Up Pizza
$$Pizza counter for a fast slice in Atlantic City.
Perry's Pizza
$$Neighborhood pizzeria baking pies and slices.
Original Lopresti's Pizza-Grll
$$Pizza-and-grill menu under the original Lopresti name.
Mario's 2 Pizzaria
$$Pizzeria baking pies, slices, and Italian sides.
Jonuzi Southside Pizza
$$Southside pizzeria for pies and slices.
Jeni's Pizza
$$Small pizzeria turning out slices and pies.
Grotto Italian Ristorante
$$Italian ristorante plating pastas and classics.
Dolce Mare
$$$Italian restaurant on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
Angeline by Michael Symon
$$$Known for Mom's Lasagna.
Must try: Mom's Lasagna
mexican
Pancho's Mexican Taqueria
$$Taqueria plating tacos and Mexican staples.
Cinco De Mayo Bar Family
$$Mexican bar and grill serving traditional favorites and margaritas.
Distrito
$$Mexican restaurant on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
Dos Caminos
$$Mexican restaurant on Huron Ave. Located in Atlantic City.
El Charro Mexican Restaurant & Bar
$$pizza
Alfredo's Pizza King Rstrnt
$$Pizza restaurant serving Italian favorites in Atlantic City.
Domino's
$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
$$Forno Roman Pizza
$$Gino's Pizza
$$Gino's Pizza located in Atlantic City.
bar grill
Cielo Wine Bar
$$Wine bar on the Boardwalk with ocean views and small plates.
Daiquiri Bar
$$Tropical cocktail bar at the Borgata. Located in Atlantic City.
Gallery Bar
$$asian
Com GA Ninh Kieu
$$Authentic Vietnamese restaurant on Atlantic Avenue.
casual
Crown Fried Chicken
$Fast casual fried chicken spot. Located in Atlantic City.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
$$$Upscale Cuban restaurant and rum bar on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
seafood
Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant
$$Bayfront dining with outdoor deck. Located in Atlantic City.
Dougherty's Steak Hse-Raw Bar
$$$Steakhouse and raw bar on the boardwalk. Located in Atlantic City.
Classic seafood house on Atlantic Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
$$$$Raw bar with 2,700+ bottle wine list and ocean views.
Must try: Raw bar platter
"Atlantic City institution" serving seafood since 1897. 10+ oyster varieties nightly, half-priced happy hour oysters, live piano. 4+ stars. Request main dining room over annex.
Must try: Oysters at happy hour
breakfast
Dunkin'
$Coffee and breakfast chain at Resorts Casino. Located in Atlantic City.
Dunkin'
$Coffee and breakfast chain on Atlantic Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.
Dunkin'
$Coffee and breakfast chain at Bally's. Located in Atlantic City.
Dunkin'
$Coffee and breakfast chain on Pacific Avenue. Located in Atlantic City.
fine dining
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen
$$$$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
chinese
Eastwind Chinese Restaurant
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