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    Gilchrist Restaurant

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    GILCHRIST RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Maria B.

    This breakfast and lunch place in Chelsea section of the Tropicana is a little hidden jem. You can access it from outside or through the Tropicana. The prices are reasonable, the service friendly and the food comes out really fresh and fast. Good coffee and they even give you to go cups full if you want it. I got the short stack of French toast, my friend picked up scrambled eggs w/ bacon and a pancake with whipped butter. My hubby got a Taylor ham, egg and cheese omelet w/ rye toast, then made it a sandwich. My other friend ordered a western omelet w/ hash browns and rye toast. All that for $60. Good eats and prices.

    Blueberry pancakes
    Chelsea T.

    Pretty long wait but you had the option to wait underneath heaters outside or go back to your car and they can call you! The hostess was fantastic. She handled the madness with a smile and grace. She took names, called parties, cleaned tables, etc. The entire staff was friendly and efficient despite being really busy. It is very small inside but felt comfortable. The food was super yummy! It came out hot and fast. The home fries were pretty plain but were cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed them. The omelette tasty pretty healthy but had a healthy amount of cheese. The sausage was good. The hot cakes were also very good- we tried the blueberry and cinnamon apple special. I would love to try it again!!!!

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    Camille B.

    We loved this restaurant. The people were so friendly and after 3 days going there we knew the crew. Our servers were Derrick and Amanda . They were very efficient. The breakfast was delicious. We got eggs over easy , we tried the omelets and we had pancakes for the table. One day we tried French toast for the table but preferred the pancakes. The restaurant was decorated from the 70s look. It was cute. I took a picture. One thing you should know if you are staying at the Tropicana you don't have to go outside to get to it, ask someone

    Lily F.

    Great food, one of the best breakfast spots in Atlantic City. The views are great and the service was good

    Food was Swiss cheese omelet was good, potatoes weren't that good (personal taste), I found the chunky and tough. The rye bread too well done on one side and good on the opposite side (wah?). Service us always perfect here and atmosphere as well.

    Hungry Man Combo 2
    Matthew U.

    I have to give a big shoutout to this place. The service here was amazing. I do apologize to the staff for the time of my arrival. I had no idea that I had arrived so close to close, I didn't do my research before coming here. I walked in and took a seat outside. Menu in hand, drink order place, and I already spotted what I was going to have. I went with the Hungry Man Combo #2. This is basically a full breakfast, two eggs (cooked to your liking), two hot cakes (pancakes for the common folk), choice of meat (bologna for me), and your choice between home fries or grits (home fries for me). With order placed, I took in the place. Being able to eat outdoors, but still in a covered area was peaceful. To be able to hear the water and birds, kind of amazing and pure. Then my food arrived. Lord, this is a lot of food. Everything was cooked to perfection. The eggs were nice and fluffy, the bologna had the pinwheel look so that it would evenly cook on the gridle. Home fries were nice. The hot cakes though, they stole the show. Almost bigger than the plate, nice and fluffy, comes with a nice dollop of butter and you have the option to put as much syrup on as you want. I scarfed this down as quickly as I could, keeping in my the time I showed up. The staff here are amazing, not only did they serve me quickly and not make me feel small because of how out of it I was with the timing, but they were amazing with all the other customers. I was nearing the end of my meal and another customer had realized they left their form of payment in their vehicle. He informed them of this and wanted to leave something as collateral until he came back with the payment. They knew he would be back and didn't want any of that. Thank you again for accommodating me, and one of the tastiest meals while in the area.

    Eboni F.

    Solid breakfast spot. The food and customer service is A1. Sunday around 10:45am, the place was packed but they were a revolving door! We got seated rather quickly, considering all the people there. The food was pretty great, especially their special of the day: crab, spinach & Cheese omelette! The pancakes were fire too! The prices were more than reasonable.

    Blueberry Hot Cakes, Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries and Grits
    Steve R.

    Every once in a while you stumble on a spot that is the true definition of a hidden gem and Gilchrist Restaurant is one of them. Tucked away on a marina dock in the shadow of Atlantic City's casinos this breakfast place is not fancy by any means but the food is spot on. Everything tasted delicious, especially their Blueberry Hot Cakes which they are famous for and we could see why. Big, flavorful and loaded with blueberries. Everything else was excellent as well, including the eggs, bacon, home fries and grits. Coffee was delicious too. Can't wait to come back here when the weather is nice so we could sit outside and enjoy the water views.

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    Colleen P.

    Good food every time. Always a wait but it moves fast and they accommodate whatever size party without reservations. Super cozy and on the water - perfect for a breakfast or lunch with family and right on the water. Also happens to be next to the aquarium

    Blueberry and strawberry waffle
    Elizabeth C.

    What a great find. We came down for the teachers convention and stayed at the Tropicana. Our room ended up at the Chelsea Tower and this place is conveniently downstairs from it. I ordered the special waffle which was loaded with berries. Sooo good. Everyone else's order was great as well. Definitely will be back when we come to The Trop. It's way better than the place we usually eat at in The Quarter.

    Steve J.

    Gilchrist - Atlantic City - Never a bad meal and the best hot cakes around! Great brunch spot after a night of gambling, drinking, or if you just want a greatbreakfast or brunch. Super fantastic service always, and great affordable meals. All the comforts of home. #breakfast #hotcakes #brunch #grits #hashtagstevej

    Pork roll sandwich
    Robyn H.

    This spot is a definite find! I was searching for diners but found this little treasure. They have a parking lot and bay side indoor and outdoor seating.The view is fantastic and we lucked out getting one of the best tables. Food portions were large. There is a nice condiment basket on the table with the basics plus hot sauce and honey which i appreciated. I feel like there was an entire brick of scrapple in my omelette. Food came quick. Servers are attentive! You do need to pay inside. We did not know this and sat for a while waiting for to go boxes and to pay our bill, look forward to coming back soon.

    Breakfast
    Helen L.

    This place was awesome we were in AC for my birthday and then went back the next day. Highly recommend to anyone who is visiting Atlantic City.

    Must order spinach crab omelette (daily special, not on menu)

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    Came here after always hearing about their reputation and it did not dissapoint! First I tried…read moretheir italian which was packed full of meat and held together well. The following day I went with the cheesesteak which was one of the best I've had! I loved that they didnt use cheese wiz and went with a cheese that pulls and melts nicely! Service was also excellent in there. Definitely make this a place to stop at if you visit AC! Pro tip: Be careful when you walk around the area, AC isn't known for being safe. Park near the Bass Pro Shop!

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