PRIDE, PORK CHOPS & PURE JOY AT BYRDCAGE ATLANTIC CITY…read more Atlantic City was absolutely glowing this weekend during the Atlantic City Great Pride Festival at O'Donnell Park near Stockton University. More than 1,000 people were expected to attend, and the energy was incredible--music, dancing, laughter, and love everywhere you looked. Just two short blocks from the festival at 3426 Atlantic Avenue sits one of Atlantic City's true gems: Byrdcage Atlantic City. I stopped in throughout the day to cool off, enjoy some mimosas and other refreshing low-alcohol beverages, hydrate, and eventually have dinner. From the moment I walked in, I immediately got why this place has such a loyal following. First, the cleanliness deserves its own paragraph. I have visited restaurants all over the country, and I honestly don't remember seeing an establishment this spotless. The interior and exterior were immaculate. Not a spot of dust. Even during one of the busiest days of the year, the restrooms remained roomy, pristine, and exceptionally clean. The atmosphere is equally impressive. The décor is whimsical, fun, and carefully curated with fascinating photos and memorabilia everywhere you look. Outside, colorful murals create the perfect backdrop for photos and add even more personality to an already vibrant space. And then there was dinner. My server, Isabella, was friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient. She even arranged for a dinner entrée to be served before dinner service had officially begun, and I was so grateful she did. I ordered the Seoul Mate Sizzle Pork Chop Platter, and wow. A beautifully grilled bone-in pork chop glazed in a sweet and savory sauce and served over fresh pineapple salsa, alongside creamy herb rice and perfectly cooked vegetables including broccoli, zucchini, onions, mushrooms, and carrots. The pork chop was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the pineapple salsa took it to another level. It was one of those meals where you intentionally slow down because you don't want it to end. And the music? The music made me dance almost all day and well into the night. There was something happening everywhere--at the Pride Festival, downstairs, and upstairs on the dance floor. The DJs absolutely nailed it. Great music, great energy, and great people. I honestly lost track of time because I was having so much fun. Management was everywhere--engaged, attentive, and laser-focused on every detail of the operation. The entire team worked together seamlessly to create something special. More than anything, Byrdcage felt like what every establishment should aspire to be: a safe space filled with kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and pure joy. It was family-friendly, welcoming to everyone, and simply fun. I even bought a Byrdcage shirt at the festival because this is exactly the kind of local business I enjoy supporting. If you're visiting Atlantic City, don't just come for the casinos. Come for experiences like this. Come for the people. Come for the music. Come hungry. Come ready to dance. And absolutely make time for Byrdcage Atlantic City. I'll be back. #ByrdcageAtlanticCity #AtlanticCity #AtlanticCityNJ #AtlanticCityPride #GreatPrideFestival #Pride #LGBTQIA #LoveIsLove #InclusiveSpaces #SafeSpace #YelpElite #Foodie #PorkChopPerfection #Mimosas #DanceAllDay #DanceAllNight #SupportLocal #FamilyFriendly #RestaurantReview #AtlanticCityEats #VisitAtlanticCity #JerseyShore #StocktonUniversity #ODonnellPark #OrangeLoop #EatLocal #ACNJ #PrideCelebration #GoodVibesOnly #PureJoy #AtlanticCityBoardwalk #BeachVibes

Stopped in after Pride festival I. The park across the street. To say I love a theme would be an…read moreunderstatement but this place leaned all the way in to the bird cage with feather plumes, taxidermied birds, bird wall paper and a birdcage for performers. I only had drinks but the staff were friendly and helpful with multiple places to experience the space. The outdoor patio was great for dancing. I would defiinitely go again for the vibes alone.

Food-no comment; have never eaten there. Hats TOTALLY off to…read moreLori and Robert:)) Outstanding service; see ya soon! When I feel as though the casino has gotten the upper hand (as they usually do), it's a great place to go and decompress. Especially when you feel like licking your wounds after a loss Oh, do ask for the bar nuts. One of the few, "free things" at the Tropicana!!

The bartenders are not friendly nor quick. You wait a very long time to order drinks and get them…read more The prices could be better as the service is so bad. The websites say it has a happy hour but the bartenders said they don't. Ambience is okay. We were not impressed. There is no food to discuss as it is only a bar.

One of the rare gems in AC. Great food, great prices, and friendly bartenders. A little dive-y…read morebut to be expected. Will definitely return

I found Kings Pub on Yelp while in Atlantic City. The establishment was easy to find and had a…read moredecent amount of parking. I entered and made a beeline straight for the restroom because I had to gooo . I quickly discovered the bathroom doors were locked and required a key code. Next thing I know, the bartender, Domingo, starts yelling from behind the bar and then comes around questioning why I was in the establishment. He made it very clear that the restrooms were for paying customers only. I firmly replied, "I plan to dine in, but need to use the restroom first. Is that a problem?" He didn't seem too happy with that response and walked away. As intended, I sat at the bar and ordered wings and truffle fries. The food wasn't particularly memorable, but the wings were a decent size. The truffle fries were fine, but nothing that stood out. Antonio clocked in about halfway through my meal and was a breath of fresh air. He was friendly, attentive, and completely changed the tone of the experience. Overall, it was a good visit with decent food and great service from Antonio. Unfortunately, my first interaction with Domingo left a poor impression and took away from what otherwise would have been a positive experience.

New updated review. The manager Dylan dd reach out to me to correct the experience we had. His…read moreprofessionalism and concern did go a long way as I didnt expect any follow up. I was given a refund and was asked to return to make things right in the future.

Went to Nucky's on Wednesday with my girlfriends for a fun dinner and then a movie. I've been here…read moremany times before, and I've had great experiences, but this time that was not the case. We sat upstairs as the bar was very crowded and waited a while for service. We did finally order and as soon as we did that, we saw a mouse run across the dining room and into the kitchen. The server did not seem too concerned when we told him, but understood when we got up to leave. The waiter downstairs was much more apologetic, but we were all grossed out and will not be going back.

Absolutely love the Borgata's newest edition. Really classy feel and the live Sinatra era…read moreentertainment is outstanding. The drinks are incredibly unique and the service really tops off the experience

New bar in the Borgata! The ambiance is chill and nice open floor plan. Blackjack tables…read moreincluded! The waitresses are super sweet and the bartenders are serious mixologist! Drinks that smoke, edible flowers and my favorite of the night the pink cashmere!! Who doesn't like pink cotton candy!

This was my favorite meal after two full weeks of dining out in Atlantic City! After several…read morefailed attempts to go to a very popular and packed happy hour nearby, we ventured a few blocks further and were so glad we found RYFE. I started with a delightful lemon berry spritz, $4.99 on happy hour, very light and refreshing in a sneaky boozy way. Spouse ordered a draft Hidden Sands beer, also $4.99 on happy hour. Staff was unobtrusive but readily available as we dined at the bar. Only a few other patrons were there on a Sunday at 430pm. I saw one order of tacos at the end of the bar and confirmed the tortillas were indeed corn, hooray! The appetizers are impressive in variety, portion and quality. We shared them, but spouse gravitated towards the shellfish. The red sauce mussels were made spicy on request, and they were a good sized portion with a simple toasted sliced bread. A little grated parm and parsley graced the mussels. The Tres Tacos were filled with a nice carne asada. Big chunks of perfect steak, pico, avocado and melty cheese inside on corn tortillas (rare in the East). I could eat these every day! I think the tortillas needed a little more time on the flat grill, but that's my preference. Finally the calamari. I dream about finding a grilled calamari like this back home in Phoenix. No breading, just pure grilled squid rings and tentacles all tossed with garlic, seared poblanos, lemon and some greens. LOVE LOVE LOVED this dish!!! It's about time we found a meal that wasn't pub food and was yet still affordably priced. RYFE has a very talented chef, we loved the menu and preparations. These happy hour appetizers are $10 and get this, they are available for take out! Why are you only in Atlantic City RYFE? Please come to Phoenix!!

Stopped in this restaurant for dinner. When we arrived we parked in their lot. We walked in and…read moredecided to sit outdoors. Tessa was our server and she was nice. We ordered: Cold Brew Martini Vodka Martini Lobster Fried Rice Linguini Boil Bowl Shrimp Scampi The food and drinks were delicious! My favorite was the Linguini Boil Bowl! All in all had a great experience!

Not enough people are talking about Angeloni's Club Madrid for happy hour and that needs to change…read more The vibe alone is worth the visit. Think 70s bar energy, cushioned bar stools, retro TVs, the whole thing. It felt like stepping into a different era in the best way possible. We started with drinks and they did not disappoint. The $7 mini martinis are a steal, we got the dirty with blue cheese olives and The Garrison 17 which is alibi gin, herb infused vanilla and rhubarb shrub, egg white and lemon. Both were made right in front of us which was a nice touch, and they were genuinely well crafted, not just cheap happy hour drinks. Food is where it really shined though. The whipped ricotta was unreal, we got both the EVOO with Maldon sea salt and the fig, hot honey and hazelnut. The EVOO one especially was one of those things you keep going back to. For pasta we hit the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, the Crab Orecchiette with chili shrimp and basil, and the Spicy Vodka Rigatoni with calabrian chili. The cacio e pepe stole the show honestly, simple but executed perfectly. Everything was half off which makes it even more ridiculous value. Service was fun and easy going, matched the whole vibe of the place perfectly. This one is going in the regular rotation next time we're in AC.

Atmosphere is lovely , like something out of the 70's . Fried Calamari was great and the meatballs…read morewere fabulous

Awesome energy from the worker at this location. They made us the best drink and were super helpful…read morewith all of our questions. At this point this wet Willie's needs to be land marked within this place. Everytime I come in here it's a good time. Clean, nicely decorated and just an adult blast to come into. Can't wait until next time.

I give this 4 stars because the server in July 31st around 1pm was personable. The drink, however,…read morecontained three of highest alcohol content slushies and barely gave me a buzz. I hope they were not watered down.

Amazing place with amazing drinks. I compared them to wet Willie's and while I like both places I…read morewould say this place has harder drinks. They belong on the boardwalk for sure. I don't think it would be as cool if it were an indoor location but the drinks certainly do their job. I recommend asking them what liquor is in what juice and it'll give you a better idea of what to order. The service was 100/10 they always explained everything to us and even gave us samples on what to try. The bottles are super cute and overall the whole business is full of good energy on a good beach day! So happy I tried this place.

Came to get a frozen alcoholic slushy. Boardwalk Billy's is similar to Wet Willy's: an assortment…read moreof flavored frozen daiquiri drinks churning away in slushy machines. We sampled a few before we settled on a watermelon/fruit punch mix. The alcohol to slushy ratio was decent: not too strong, but enough to taste it in the mixtures. The staff were pleasant and engaging. They had a few size options for the drinks but we settled on the $18 insulated refillable bottle where you could get refills for a discount price ($13). They also sold beer and hard seltzers. The ambiance was high-energy with music pumping in the background and folks being loud (in a good way) enjoying their purchases. There are a few Boardwalk Billy's lining the Atlantic City boardwalk (I believe I counted 3 or 4...). All in all a great place to stop and grab a cold, adult slushy on a hot day/evening.

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!