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.

Just off the Boardwalk. A welcoming dive bar with excellent service and great bar food. People were…read morefriendly. Drinks were flowing and the food Wings were on we asked about the off menú emanadas and were lucky they had some. They were so light and crispy. Great chill vibe!

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.

We went for happy hour so started with the happy hour menu and happy hour cocktails. Get the…read moreprocesso cocktail , honestly SOOO GOOD! The martinis were okay , they came with ice still crushed. We ordered a few things from the regular menu which was also delicious! Food was really good and service was on point with checking in. Truffle fries so good we ordered them twice

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!

Food was amazing. The cook Marvin was fantastic and super accommodating . We will absolutely be backread more

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!

Angeloni's Club Madrid feels like a hidden, retro time-capsule that transforms from a cozy tavern…read morebar, on a corner in Ducktown AC, into a funky, cool lounge with romantic, couch seating and 1980's Atlantic City charm. The small plates shine--especially the dips, apertivos and the unexpected standout - burnt carrots. Sweet and delicious with savory notes. Great service, greater cocktails (side of gummy worms) and music ; a fun, retro, return-worthy experience.

Ian is the best server ever! everything was wonderful for a cutesy galentines night out :)read more

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.

Wet Willie's is always a staple for me when hanging in Atlantic City. The drinks are heavy, sweet…read moreand completely unhealthy and I love every minute of it! An easy drink to walk around with. At this point, I even have several of the reusable/refillable cups to take advantage of the discount you got when having them. I always recommend friends to try it out if they haven't before and I'll continue visiting whenever in the area.

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.

Booze, beaches, and boardwalks... what more can you ask for in the summer? This is a seasonal…read morefrozen daiquiri & cocktail bar located on Atlantic City's boardwalk near Tropicana. No seating available. You walk up to the bar and order. No frills type of vibe. They have 10 different flavors for you to choose from with 3 different cup sizes. The cups are reusable! All flavors include a premium liquor (tequila, rum, vodka, hennessy) and organic fruit juice (vegan & non-GMO). They don't use high fructose corn syrup or cheap alcohol. I know... "healthy" cocktails? It exists! They also sell canned and bottled beer. The employees were super friendly. They let us sample as many drinks as we wanted to. I went with the Mango Margarita in a medium cup ($18). I was sipping and sipping away and let me tell you... the alcohol was definitely flowing in my veins LOL. The mango juice wasn't too sweet and tasted so refreshing with the tequila. It didn't taste like one of those disgustingly sweet cocktails filled with sugar and artificial syrups. The mango flavor was pretty subtle, but hey... we're paying for the alcohol, right?! Skip the fancy cocktail bars and just come to Boardwalk Billys for some good booze!

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!