The best restaurants in Atlantic City
41 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Carmine's - Atlantic City
RestaurantsWhen cooking feels like a side quest, Carmine's - Atlantic City comes through with giant, family-style Southern Italian platters built for…
Carmine's - Atlantic City
RestaurantsMargaritaville - Atlantic City
RestaurantsMargaritaville - Atlantic City is your built-in tropical timeout, serving seafood, stacked burgers, and of course big margaritas in a…
Margaritaville - Atlantic City
RestaurantsAC Island Pizza
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving pizzas and other comfort fare for dine-in or takeout.
AC Island Pizza
RestaurantsMi Pueblito
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery for Mexican staples, such as burritos, quesadillas and tacos, as well as American-style breakfast fare.
Mi Pueblito
RestaurantsCareme's Gourmet Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed fine-dining experience where students whip up gourmet fare and their tips go toward scholarships.
Careme's Gourmet Restaurant
RestaurantsTony's Baltimore Grill
RestaurantsTrendy, late-night pizzeria dishes up classic pies & Italian comfort eats in an old-school interior.
Tony's Baltimore Grill
RestaurantsVentura's Offshore Cafe
RestaurantsSpacious, family-friendly eatery with a wide-ranging American & Italian menu & a lively bar.
Ventura's Offshore Cafe
RestaurantsThe Palm Grill @ The Sea Shell Resort
RestaurantsOpen-air, palm-lined venue at the Sea Shell Resort offering seafood, cocktails, and ocean views.
The Palm Grill @ The Sea Shell Resort
RestaurantsKnife and Fork Inn
RestaurantsA 1912 landmark, this upscale eatery features steaks, chops & seafood, plus an extensive wine list.
Knife and Fork Inn
RestaurantsWahlburgers
RestaurantsCasual joint serving burgers, plus chicken sandwiches and milkshakes in a family-friendly environment.
Wahlburgers
RestaurantsSugar Factory - Atlantic City
RestaurantsUpmarket bakery-cafe serving pancakes, pizzas and salads, plus milkshakes and sundaes.
Sugar Factory - Atlantic City
RestaurantsHard Rock Cafe
RestaurantsRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
Hard Rock Cafe
RestaurantsJohnny Rockets
RestaurantsBurgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.
Johnny Rockets
RestaurantsChelsea Pizza atlantic city
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria serving pies, wings, subs, and pizza slices for takeout and delivery.
Chelsea Pizza atlantic city
RestaurantsAngelo's Fairmount Tavern
RestaurantsOld-school Italian eatery established in 1935 offering generous servings of classics & a wine list.
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern
RestaurantsWild Honey Smokehouse and Tavern
RestaurantsSouthern-inspired BBQ joint dishing up ribs, brisket, pulled pork, honey wings and burgers.
Wild Honey Smokehouse and Tavern
RestaurantsMegu Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese fare, including inventive rolls, sashimi & teriyaki plates, in a casual, BYOB restaurant.
Megu Sushi
RestaurantsCuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
RestaurantsCuban cuisine & a vast rum bar accented by Caribbean decor & late-night salsa dancing.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
RestaurantsMukashi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSushi restaurant inside Resorts Casino Hotel offering Japanese fare, small plates, and cocktails.
Mukashi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsNaruto Hibachi Japanese & Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual eatery with a wide-ranging menu of Japanese fare, including sushi and bento boxes.
Naruto Hibachi Japanese & Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsChef Vola's
RestaurantsLongtime BYOB hideaway supplying traditional, homestyle Italian fare in charming surrounds.
Chef Vola's
RestaurantsThe Yard at Bally's Atlantic City
RestaurantsBally's fixture featuring beer, cocktails and live bands in a casual setting.
The Yard at Bally's Atlantic City
RestaurantsCafe 2825
RestaurantsClassy eatery featuring from-scratch Italian cuisine, a full bar & ample wines in an intimate space.
Cafe 2825
RestaurantsCardinal
RestaurantsContemporary American meals and craft cocktails served in a casual space with garden seating.
Cardinal
RestaurantsMcCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
RestaurantsUpscale steak & seafood chain known for its clubby environs & happy hour.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
RestaurantsRainforest Cafe
RestaurantsRainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
Rainforest Cafe
RestaurantsKelsey's Atlantic city
RestaurantsClassy soul-food restaurant featuring elevated versions of traditional comfort-food dishes.
Kelsey's Atlantic city
RestaurantsKuro
RestaurantsJapanese spot offering sushi, grilled dishes and tasting menus with a lively vibe.
Kuro
RestaurantsDock's Oyster House
RestaurantsUpscale seafood outfit since 1897 featuring a cozy & elegant dining room with nightly piano music.
Dock's Oyster House
RestaurantsGilchrist Restaurant
RestaurantsLong-running eatery on the dock with a large patio & American breakfast & lunch since 1946.
Gilchrist Restaurant
RestaurantsHooters
RestaurantsSports bar & grill chain famous for hot wings served by scantily clad waitresses.
Hooters
RestaurantsGilchrist at Tropicana Atlantic City
RestaurantsModern-retro, wood-paneled outpost serving classic breakfast & lunch diner-style staples.
Gilchrist at Tropicana Atlantic City
RestaurantsCapriccio
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant with an ocean view in Resorts Casino, offering classic Italian cuisine.
Capriccio
RestaurantsYama Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsEatery serving a variety of sushi & sashimi, plus teriyaki entrees along with noodle & rice dishes.
Yama Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsChart House
RestaurantsHigh-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
Chart House
RestaurantsAngeloni's Club Madrid
RestaurantsLong-standing choice for upmarket pastas & Italian entrees boosted by a massive global wine list.
Angeloni's Club Madrid
RestaurantsBill's Bar & Burger
RestaurantsCasual spot serving burgers, chicken wings and craft beer in kid-friendly surroundings.
Bill's Bar & Burger
RestaurantsCuisine on the Green
RestaurantsAmerican comfort food, craft beer, and wine served in a casual atmosphere with golf course views.
Cuisine on the Green
RestaurantsAC Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet
RestaurantsCasual option for an all-you-can-eat selection of sushi and other Pan-Asian dishes, including hot pot.
AC Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet
RestaurantsMoments at Scannicchio’s
RestaurantsClassic Italian eats including calamari, veal parmigiana, and escargot are offered in a casual space.
Moments at Scannicchio’s
RestaurantsCarluccio's Coal Fired Pizza
RestaurantsRustic-modern spot with a patio serving a wide variety of coal-fired pizzas & other Italian fare.
Carluccio's Coal Fired Pizza
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