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    American Bar & Grille

    3.9 (107 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Best American bacon cheeseburger with fresh cut fries.
    Robbin S.

    We arrived late and wanted to eat here. Of course it was full, so we sat at the bar. Best decision ever! Kai took excellent care of us even while he was busy. He may be sure we had everything we needed and didn't miss a beat. Kai is a total team player and breath of fresh air.

    Mango Sorbet with fresh blueberries
    Lucia M.

    American Bar and Grille, Borgata Hotel, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 We were celebrating my birthday in AC. Right inside connected to the Borgata Casino. We got there for our 615pm reservations and even though the place was packed, we were seated right away. Our server Paola was friendly and energetic. We almost didn't have a good experience eating here until we explained our dietary needs and Paola helped us with the right menu items. :) I would recommend the Pei Mussels - Frites $19.00 with Garlic white wine, butter beans, fries, béarnaise, the sourdough crusted Italian bread loaf and the Apple Cider Glazed Salmon $38.00 with Smoked shallots, shishito peppers. Some of the classic specialties. I then received a birthday song with a candle in my Mango Sorbet with added blueberries. If I'm in AC again, I would go back to get the mussels and salmon dishes again :)

    Maria B.

    What a delightful meal! The service was excellent! Our server Patrick was hilarious. We laughed all night with him. I had the best pear martini in the world. Please get one of you go there! Hubby and friend had markham merlot and thoroughly enjoyed them. My friend and I had the burger which was super yummy and the fries were crispy and delish. Hubby got the pork chop and friend the half chicken. They shared a side of cauliflower. Coffee was fresh and because we were celebrating 3 birthdays, they gave us a free slice of chocolate cheesecake which was so freaking amazing!

    Pear Martini
    Katie P.

    Service was very attentive. I tried the NJ Fluke which I really enjoyed. The sauce was perfect for it! The pear martini was good, but somewhat thick. Bread service as well as skillet cornbread were very good! Other orders at our table included swordfish, salmon, lamb shank, pork chop, and appetizer ribs - all were good! My favorite side was the Parmesan polenta.

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    Winny L.

    Definitely one of my fave restaurants to dine at when in Borgata!!! Great service and friendly staff! Always get a table without any wait thought we do come early to eat. Food is delish! So much to choose from the menu. Complimentary bread to start with. Love the decor, atmosphere, comfortable cushioned seats, restrooms in the back. They have a full bar and sports games going on. Margherita pizza - one of the best pizzas hands down the first time dining here and crispy brussel sprouts and the special just happened to be chilean seabass! Grilled pork chop was also good. Second time here... better seats with view of the MLB playoffs. Happened to be here when it Atlantic City Restaurant week so took advantage of it. Had the New England Clam Chowder... was ok a bit salty. Apple Glazed Cider Atlantic Salmon was good. Dessert: Chocolate Hazelnut cake - OMG heaven!!! I am not a carrot cake person so we had one dessert to eat and one to take to eat later...delish! If you have your Borgata MGM cards, get points when you dine :) Will be back again soon! :)

    Bianca D.

    Visited with a party of three on a packed night, and the staff went out of their way to make space for us at the bar--huge thanks for that. From the bar, we had a great view of the wood-fired pizza oven, which added to the warm, lively vibe. I had the special hand-cut tagliatelle--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made in-house. My only wish is that there had been just a little more of it. The bartenders were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The bartender went above and beyond, even bringing us fresh bread, which was warm, crusty, and absolutely delicious--such a nice touch. Next time, I'm definitely trying the wood-fired pizza--it looked and smelled incredible coming out of the oven. Great food, great energy, and solid service. I'll be back!

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    Simply L.

    Weekend getaway and stayed at the Borgata. This restaurant has beautiful decor. Staff seated us immediately and was very attentive. The service was excellent. The food was delicious and the drinks were decent. We were very pleased with our entire dining experience.

    Celery Root soup, Tuna Crudo, and bread
    Marie F.

    5 stars!!! I had a 45 min break from a poker tournament, told the waiter that, and he was soooo fast and efficient! Not to mention super knowledgeable about the menu AND player's credit/paying the bill, etc. Thought I'd go "lite " and ordered the Celery Root Soup and Tuna Crudo. And the meal came with perfect hot and crusty bread. Fantastic in every way - highly recommend!

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    Luisa B.

    After our Christmas in Concert show, The American Bar & Grille was the spot to cap off the evening. Intimate, trendy, beautifully designed, and perfectly lit, this restaurant practically whispered, "Yes, here... this is it," as we strolled past others. And it absolutely was. We kicked things off with drinks. My partner ordered the Heineken Zero--the only non-alcoholic beer option on the menu. He's easy to please and had no complaints, but a little more variety for the sober crowd wouldn't hurt. I, on the other hand, ordered a New Mexico Sparkling Brut wine , Beautiful to photograph? Absolutely. But the taste wasn't for me--it was either too refined or too bitter for my palate. That's a me problem, though, not the restaurant's fault. The team execution? Impeccable. It felt choreographed--like watching a perfectly synchronized ballet. The table concierge and managers clearly take pride in what they do, and it shows. Every step was thoughtful, smooth, and left me so impressed I could clap for them right at the table (but I settled for an internal standing ovation). Hospitality artistry like this is what draws me to dine out, and American Bar & Grille went above and beyond in this category. For appetizers, we chose the White Bean Bruschetta and PEI Mussels-Frites. While both were delicious, the mussels stole the spotlight. Picture this: tender mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, paired with cannellini beans and served over a luscious béarnaise sauce, complete with truffle fries. It was a culinary masterpiece, crafted so intentionally it forced us to put down our phones and savor every bite. For the main course, we shared the evening's special: Wild Atlantic Cod in a brown butter sauce with radishes and green beans. Pushing myself out of my comfort zone with this dish was the best decision of the night. The cod was cooked perfectly--light, flaky, and melting in your mouth with no trace of "fishiness." Each element on the plate complemented the others seamlessly, and before we knew it, the plate was wiped clean. Bravo to the kitchen for such a standout entrée. We ended with dessert: Cheesecake Crème Brûlée. Delicious, though admittedly a bit heavy for me. If I were an award-winning chef (and I assure you, I am not), I might scale it back--maybe 75% smaller, round it out, and give it a more "less is more" look. But hey, this is American Bar & Grille, not a tapas bar, and indulgence is the name of the game. Still, the taste was undeniably on point. The Final Word: For $125 (including apps, drinks , entrées, dessert, and coffees), we enjoyed a flawless dining experience in a stunning atmosphere. The food was exceptional, the service was unmatched, and the ambiance was exactly what we needed to end our night. If you're looking for a restaurant that doesn't just serve food but elevates the entire experience, look no further than American Bar & Grille .

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    Carla O.

    Didn't make reservations ahead of time so my husband and I sat at the bar but thank goodness the same menu was served at the bar . Make sure to make reservations! We started with the wild mushroom pizza which was made to order from their wood burning oven - so delicious. Next we shared a 16oz prime NY strip and added the crispy garlic potatoes- wow the steak was so tender and juicy , the chimichurri sauce was so good and the portion was enough to get us both full . Lastly we shared their trio ice cream sundae which had brownie bites and came with vanilla , strawberry and chocolate flavors - yummy! The bar was packed but rightfully so , the food here is incredible! I'd love to come back next time I'm in AC! Come check them out!

    Debbie K.

    I've been here a few times. I don't think it bad but I also don't think there's anything special to this place. For example. Tonight's dinner we ordered 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 3 sides. The only thing that stood out to me was the complementary sour dough bread. It's a shame because I wanted to like this place. The menu keeps changing so before you dine in make sure the menu suits you.

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    Last time I was here I had the roast duck! They only serve it on Sundays. I will come back again and hopefully they still serve it.

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    VooDoo Lounge

    VooDoo Lounge

    4.0(4 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Well, the bar looks like it was designed by someone who once saw a cocktail lounge in a dream and…read morethen forgot the dream halfway through. Booths line the edges like polite sentries and the bar itself is lined with slot/video poker machines in case you feel like doubling your disappointment. I arrived with a party of four just 45 minutes before last call on a Tuesday. You would think that would be enough time for a few drinks and a few laughs. You would be wrong. There was a man in a suit behind the bar doing what I can only assume was performance art meant to mimic sabotage. There was a bar back who had the dazed expression of a man recently asked to name all the moons of Jupiter in alphabetical order. The bartender moved with the speed and confidence of a tortoise delivering bad news to a hungry bobcat. Service was a game of drink-by-drink roulette. He took our orders one at a time in the most literal sense. One person would speak. He would leave. He would return eventually with something resembling said dink. Another person would speak. He would leave again. Rinse. Repeat. We might have been speaking in code and he was off deciphering it at the opposite corner of the bar. The drinks were okay. Not good. Not bad. Okay. The menu was fun to look at though. They called them potions. In the VooDoo Lounge. How clever. It was the highlight of the visit and the only reason I gave them a second star. That and the fact that I did not actually die there. Oh and the prices. Nineteen dollars to sip Instragramable mediocrity from a glass shaped like regret.

    Awesome bar/ music venue inside of Harrah's resort! They had live music playing Friday and Saturday…read morenight with a DJ mixing things up between sets. The dance floor was lively and the wait staff made good on keeping everyone's drinks topped off!!

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    King’s Pub

    King’s Pub

    4.7(72 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$

    whoever made my food needs a raise i'm not even playing around. the wings are the best around and…read morethe quesadilla was delicious order takeout, sit outside and bow at the feet of the line cook not to mention we got four drinks and all this food for $65 love yall

    Wow! Stellar meal at this unassuming dive bar. Very rustic wood walls and bar, this place oozes…read moreauthenticity. The air conditioning is freezing so bring a sweater! Bartender, mature guy with a good attitude, waits tables too, and is pretty good at it. No nonsense service, we ordered a paloma and a beer with him right away. When he came back with drinks, we had our choices ready. I had an arugula salad with added grilled shrimp, split an order of buffalo wings and drooled over my husband's burger. The food here is excellent! It took awhile to get waters, but our dude got around to it eventually. The salad was cool and fresh but the olive oil and lemon dressing was pure oil. No worries, I used the ranch from the wings and all was good. I liked the shaved Parmesan and the fact that someone took the time to slice the tiny grape tomatoes, precious. Wings were crunchy and spicy in all the right places. The Squire Burger had huge pieces of maple bacon sticking out from two patties cheese and iceberg. The fries were perfect. The bun was fluffy and glistening on top. Beautiful. We were surprised at the small bill, but left very satisfied. Highly recommend!

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    The Irish Pub

    The Irish Pub

    3.7(477 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    So I thought to myself, how best to introduce you to a tried and true staple of an area in what is…read morenow called "The Orange Loop"? Well, the "Irish Pub" you know from the Monopoly game is actually this real property, "The Irish Pub and Inn", here on St. James Place in Atlantic City. Also, the game's iconic red hotel design inspired the game's red hotels, making it a real-life landmark for Monopoly fans. During most of the year, this legendary, 24/7 pub is famous for its unique, memorabilia-filled atmosphere and historical ties to AC, the Monopoly game, prohibition, etc., attracting visitors who enjoy its authentic, home-style vibe. But during Christmas, its decorations are on a whole other level of amazingness. Photos will not permit you to understand just how fantastic the volume and scope of lights, ornaments and figurines abound all around the restaurant and bar areas. The owner starts decorating weeks before Christmas adding new items each day through Christmas. You can't miss catching the Christmas spirit here, while taking in some spirits! It is a cash only venue. Make sure to come prepared. But if not? They do have an ATM onsite to help pay for the classic fish and chips or / AND the St James Potatoes. Those fries are like a poutine for those who know. The service is no frills but provided with pride and a smile, always. You can never go wrong here for a quick, basic, and satisfying meal and drink at reasonable prices in good company.

    Fantastic find! Only stayed for 1 beer, but we will be back today! Bartender wasn't engaging, but…read moremay have had a bad day. Cool t shirts, great history, local crowd off the beaten path. It may lack curb appeal, but so worth checking out!! Stay tuned for round 2 later today! Haha ** dropped to 4 stars b/c the crabby bartender was there again yesterday! Crazy cool stain glass pieces!

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    The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant - Crab legs!

    The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant

    3.3(33 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We absolutely loved the live music here each night ( except for the god awful DJ on Tuesday's)…read more It's a nice spot and the food is identical to what is served pool side but with some surprises like the $25 crab legs served with a huge portion of old bay fries. The food was great for bar food

    We've been coming here since it opened and it has been steadily declining…read more Today was disappointing in both food and service. We sat at a table for awhile but finally asked the bartender to request our server. A server came over and said she would let our server know we were waiting. After 20 minutes we decided to move to seats at the bar. The bartenders are the reason for two stars. They were so nice and were constantly checking on their customers. The confusing part is that you can't order food from the bartenders. So we had to wait for a server....ugghhhh! The funny (well, not so funny) part is the server comes over and asks if we were sitting at a table for awhile....when we said yes she said was busy eating her chicken tenders and didn't know that was her section. Just completely laughed it off. So now we were stuck sitting at the bar and still had her as a server. It turned out ok though. Just a confusing process having to pay two separate checks. Then we couldn't use our casino coupons or comps for the drinks. We had to pay with our credit card. The food was ok. The peel n eat shrimp were the best in taste and value. Mozzarella sticks and wings were good. I didn't care for the coconut shrimp tacos. And the funniest thing? We casually asked if the sushi on the menu was any good and both bartenders and the server all said NO. Their expressions said it all. Ha!

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    Jumbo Pretzel...they weren't kidding when they said "Jumbo"! (28 ounces).

    Coastal Craft Kitchen & Bar - Coastal Craft Kitchen Restaurant & Bar at Harrah's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino

    Coastal Craft Kitchen & Bar

    3.0(141 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Went there for breakfast, was immediately seated. Serving staff was pleasant. Ordered pancakes,…read moresausage, breakfast potatoes, and eggs. Pancakes, eggs, and bacon were good. Sausages were not! Couldn't get past first bite, wouldn't order them again. Steak was bland but if you use some A1 sauce and a little salt it's decent and a lot more tolerable. Overall, nice family vibe, service was decent as well as the food. I'd visit again.

    Some restaurants make humans feel welcome. Others make them wonder if they have made a grave…read moremistake in search of sustenance. Coastal Craft Kitchen & Bar, located inside Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, managed to accomplish the latter before our breakfast had even arrived. A group of ten educators arrived on a Saturday morning to consume calories before walking around the corner to the convention center. We were greeted promptly and seated without delay. Initially, this felt like a triumph. Then the drama began. While we were waiting to order, a spectacular shouting match erupted between a customer and a food runner. The argument spread quickly, drawing in a server and the hostess. The customer appeared to be the primary author of the hostility. Nevertheless, watching uniformed staff members engage in a loud, public shouting match is an uncomfortable way to begin a morning. It is disconcerting to sit at a table wondering if you have accidentally wandered into the climax of a workplace dispute. Order was eventually restored and the food arrived. In my home state of New Jersey, pork roll is treated with near-religious reverence. I ordered the Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese, which cost eighteen dollars. What arrived was a small, sad slab of meat and egg resting on a roll of questionable freshness, accompanied by a modest pile of uninspired breakfast potatoes. A neighborhood bagel shop five minutes away routinely prepares a far superior version of this exact sandwich for less than half the price. My nine companions were similarly uninspired by their plates. People understand that casino establishments charge extra for proximity and convenience. However, paying a high premium for mediocre food served alongside screaming matches feels like a poor trade agreement. We were seated quickly, which was nice. But an eighteen-dollar disappointing sandwich and a front-row seat to verbal combat do not equal a pleasant morning. Next time, I will seek my morning pork roll elsewhere.

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    Coastal Craft Kitchen Restaurant & Bar at Harrah's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino

    Coastal Craft Kitchen & Bar - Coastal Craft Kitchen Restaurant & Bar at Harrah's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino

    Coastal Craft Kitchen Restaurant & Bar at Harrah's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino

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    1927 Lounge

    1927 Lounge

    4.0(7 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    4 stars for the holiday lounge, but 3 stars otherwise…read more The 1927 Lounge is located just off to the side of the casino in the Ocean Resort and offers a mix of slop machine noise/excitement, paired against a quiet corner nook of coziness. The bar occasionally offers live music, but my favorite time to visit is during the holidays, when they turn it into a festive Christmas spot with holiday beverages. There are fun decorations, strands of lights, Home Alone 2 playing on the televisions, and much more to really get you in the holiday spirit. I most recently tried the Pomegranate Margarita on their seasonal menu and thought it was excellent; it was not too sweet or too weak. I should note that there are rarely servers in the lounge area, so you typically need to go up to the bar to place an order, which can disrupt the flow of fun you might be having. Overall, I think the 1927 Lounge is decent on a normal day, but much better when they have a themed takeover happening.

    If you have the pleasure of making your way to Ocean Casino, you HAVE to go to Nineteen27 Lounge…read moreSpeakeasy. It's is an unlike anything you will experience at any other Casino in Atlantic City. The DJ is incredible and plays music for everyone's taste. The bartenders are fun, full of personality and make cocktails quickly. And then you have the speakeasy. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but as soon as I walked in I noticed a male dancer up in the cage, followed by about 8 women in costume. The choreography was sexy yet very tasteful. They have acts that incorporate thrilling tricks that keep everyone on their toes. I could not help but take videos so I could show all of my friends and family back at home just how incredible it actually is. You will not be disappointed!

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