Location: Atlantic City
Top Restaurants in Atlantic City
Top 10 American food in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. It's the East Coast's answer to Las Vegas. Atlantic City's casinos draw tourists by the car- and bus-load, but even if your main objective is to play some blackjack, you'll want to save time for sightseeing. Stroll along the famous boardwalk with its numerous amusements and eateries or visit the historic, recently restored Absecon Lighthouse. Several fine courses attract golf enthusiasts, and in summer, local beaches are popular with families. Water-based activities include parasailing, charter fishing and tall ship cruises. Casino hoppers have 12 establishments to choose from, which run the gamut from elegance to a Wild West theme, so there's something for everyone's taste. Those who remember Atlantic City in its pre-gambling days can wax nostalgic with a taste of saltwater taffy, which has been an Atlantic City specialty for over 100 years.
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10. Kelsey's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 435 reviews
Atlantic City's premiere Supper Club, located on the historic street of Club Harlem's own Kentucky Avenue. Come enjoy an evening of live music, flavorful fare and soulful spirits. At Kelsey's you'll find the area's best Southern Cuisine. One block away fr
Reviewed By DeeDeelove4
I love Kelsey's. I make this stop a priority whenever I am in Atlantic City. The brunch is fantastic. EVERYTHING is delicious! The service is great. Our waiter was Steve and he was so polite and patient. Whatever we needed, he was right there to give it to us. The atmosphere is lively. You should really make this one of your 1st stops when you are in Atlantic City.
9. Perry's Cafe & Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By janemG9026XI
We had a lovely breakfast this morning. It was 7 in the morning so was quite. The turkey rashers and turkey sausage are lovely. Service was fantastic regular coffee top ups . Fantastic value
8. Gilchrist Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 538 reviews
Reviewed By Bianca M
As frequent visitors to Atlantic City, we were delighted to find this hidden gem. We will never eat breakfast or brunch anywhere else again. The coffee is excellent, the omelets amazing, the pancakes the best since my grandmother's (and that is really saying something!) and the service friendly and efficient. Love dining outside overlooking the waters of Gardner's Basin, and the rustic nature provides the perfect contrast to cold casino blandness. Way to go Gilchrist! Keep up the EXCELLENT work!
7. Morton's The Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 551 reviews
What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak⦠Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton
Reviewed By billyandbobthedog
Morton's in Atlantic City used to be an automatic very good meal. And recently it is slipping and slipping to the point where it is awful. The manager is very nice but must be overwhelmed in the sea of mediocrity. The whole restaurant is dingy the waitstaff is boring and the food is subpar. After 600 dollars I have nothing nice to say about this place
6. Knife & Fork Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 734 reviews
Reviewed By Dianne C
The Knife & Fork, which I last visited about 50 years ago, continues to have a wonderful ambience as well as remarkable longevity in a tough business. However, our meal was disappointing. It could have been excellent but missed the mark in important ways. The highlight was a wonderful lobster bisque with deep flavor and color and generous bits of lobster. Couldn't have been better. The low point was the generic supermarket quality bread. In between was our entrees. The lamb lollipop chops and halibut seemed to be of excellent quality and were very ample in their portions (indeed too ample for us). However, both were sadly overlooked to the degree that we ate relatively little of them. We did not want to send them back and have to wait for a second try, but I was surprised that our waiter carried away half full plates without asking whether something was wrong in a restaurant of this stature. Let this be a warning to emphasize how you want your food cooked.
5. Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 655 reviews
Southern inspired cuisine with a touch of Soul. If your looking for a home cooked meal look no further Kelsey & Kim's is the place.
Reviewed By 913candyg
As soon as we got to Atlantic City, we asked about restaurants. The first thing anyone said was, "Kelsey and Kim's." The first time there, Farris was our waiter. Great service, and he made sure we had everything we needed. The fried catfish was perfect, and the collard greens were great. We went back, and had Brandon as our waiter. Again, stellar service. The brisket was tender and flavorful, and the fried chicken was the best I've ever had. Breakfast our last day, and we were lucky enough to have Brandon again. He remembered we use hot sauce, didn't have to ask, and kept the coffee mugs full while we were there. The grits were awesome, and the chicken and waffles was enough to feed a family! Great place. Great atmosphere. Stellar service. Recommend it highly.
4. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 377 reviews
Atlantic Cityâs newest dining experience, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, introduces a legend to the people of New Jersey. With the right recipe for both comfort and class, Vic & Anthony's features a blend of distinguished cuisine and a one-of-a-kind atmosphe
Reviewed By Donnajean5880
Vic and Anthonys will never let us down. The quality of product that they put out is unbelievable. My family and I will never be dissappointed by them.. Dave is the best. Keep up the excellent work.Thank you so much for your golden review. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon. -GN
3. White House Sub Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1645 reviews
Reviewed By David G
We live in Pittsburgh but when we drive to Atlantic City the White House is always our first stop and we usually stop there on the way out to get one for the road. I'm not big on cold sandwiches but there Italian sub is the best. Delicious meat and cheese and the fresh bread, fantastic! And now that they have a location in The Hard Rock makes them even more accessible. You will not leave hungry.
2. Dock's Oyster House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1566 reviews
Reviewed By ABPhilly
When you pull into the parking lot, a valet will take your vehicle and you can simply head for the door. On a weeknight off season (October) there was no line. We were seated immediately without having made reservations. I would not advise just dropping in during the summer, it'll be quite busy.Lovely rooms, table settings, and decor. Excellent wait staff and a menu mostly concentrated on seafood. We judge a restaurant by its calamari, and Dock's is excellent: lightly battered, tender, and served hot. The Maine clam chowder is creamy with mussels and clams served in the shell. The seafood risotto was a special and off-the-chart delicious.Most people were dressed in "nice casual" style.
1. Chart House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 518 reviews
Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to t
Reviewed By frequent_NJ_diner
Dinner for 4 on a Tuesday night was great. We had a reservation for 7pm, arrived about 530p, figured we would have a drink at the bar for a while before sitting for dinner but the bar was jammed, no seats available so we went to front desk and they graciously arranged a beautiful water view table for us. When we said we weren't in a hurry and wanted to just enjoy our drinks for a while before ordering dinner, our server (Brianna) was very accommodating and made a great suggestion for ordering an appetizer platter which we could nibble while we sipped our drinks. We got a delightful, tasty bruschetta combo with numerous tidbits and quantity sufficient for the 4 of us, a real treat. Our dinners (3 steaks and a salmon) were great, quite pricey, but well prepared and very tasty. Terrific experience overall.Thank you so much for your golden review. We really appreciate your feedback and we hope to see you again soon. -GN
Where to Eat in Atlantic City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
