The same owners of Knife and Fork and it shows! Such amazing seafood and I got to try a bunch of…read morenew things! The place was beautiful but it does get crazy right at open for happy hour at the bar so make sure youre there early if you want that. There's literally a line waiting... We started off with the Shrimp Ceviche. It was super flavorful and tasted very fresh. Then we got the Grilled Octopus and it was FABULOUS! The flavor just encased your mouth when you take a bite. Its not overly chewy and the beans underneath made a great addition to each bite you took. I had NEVER tried oysters before and I finally mustered up the courage and tried one and im glad i did. It was delicious and im so glad they allow you to try just one so you don't waste money if its not your thing. The server was so nice to offer because I told her id never tried one. After that we tried the Maine and Manhattan Chowders. Both were super yummy and had a great taste and a good amount of clams.... another thing I had never tried before... WORTH IT. Then came the main course. I got the Flounder and Crab while my boyfriend got the Brazino. Both were so delicious and so light and yummy. I honestly can't say one thing i did not like about the food at this place. It was all so good. To finish off dinner, we got the Creme Brulee and an English Coffee to share. Again AMAZING. If you're ever down in Atlantic City, this place is a MUST GO!

Happy Hour Review…read more Preface: My wife and I were visiting AC to celebrate her birthday. As frequent visitors to AC, I'm a bit embarrassed that we've never been before but here we are. Before I get into the details, I'll simply say this place is SPECTACULAR!!! I was thoroughly impressed by the ambience, food, relative affordability (for seafood), and customer service. Additionally, we were so impressed that we came back the next day for another Happy Hour! This will be a long winded review because Dock's deserves the accolades and future potential diners! Oyster on the Half Shell ($1.50 each): Incredible, clean tasting oysters. I prefer a brinier oyster but I can't ignore the quality and freshness.. It was served with lemon, horseradish, and a homemade vinegar mixture. I asked for tabasco on the side. As mentioned earlier, I do prefer a brinier oyster but these oysters were a clean palate for you to customize as you please. Regardless of your oyster preference, order a few to start off your experience. Broiled Oysters ($1.75 each): There were two options: Rockefeller or Champagne Leak. We only ordered 2 (Champagne Leak) because we wanted to explore more of the Happy Hour Menu. The broiled oysters were presented on the half shell with what looked like a creamy leek infused sauce. Beautiful flavor! Fried Oysters ($1.75 each): They offered 4 different types: plain, buffalo, parmesan, and wasabi encrusted. I loved them all. We ordered 2 of each and it was served with tartar sauce. All 4 offered different flavor profiles. The Plain sounds boring but it's the perfect vessel for you to dress it as you please. The Parm was one of my favorite bites here. It was breaded, fried, and topped off with cheese and red sauce. It was fabulous. I can't give an honest review of the Wasabi and Buffalo fried oyster as my palate was bombarded with multiple plates, condiments, and drinks at the same time. Fried Calamari ($7.25): Simple, fresh, delicious. Although fried, it didn't come out greasy. Simple breading or flour dusted and fried served with lemon and cocktail sauce. No curve balls with this fried calamari. Lobster Mac and Cheese ($11): Beautifully presented Mac and Cheese served on top of a half split lobster. Great traditional casserole style Mac and Cheese (in taste, not presentation). Bits of lobster incorporated as well. It's a nice change of pace from oysters galore.I understand it's lobster but for the most expensive item on the Happy Hour Menu, I expected a little bit more meat. Tuna Tacos ($7.75): Star of the Show! Raw tuna chunks are diced and served in crispy wonton tacos. The crispy wonton had an incredible crunch. Wonderful upfront flavor but it doesn't stop there. There are back notes of something I can't pinpoint...a touch of wasabi and/or sesame oil??? I honestly can't tell you but it brings such a complexity to the dish. This is a must order. Even if you don't like raw fish, please do yourself a favor and try it! My favorite bite of 2026!! Ambience: old school but upgraded and grand design. Beautifully stocked upstairs and downstairs bar. The pianist played classic music. Customer Service: although we weren't seated. The bartender accommodated us to stand on the side of the bar, he told us it was against policy to serve food to standing customers (understandable) but he obliged. The bartender's name was Joe. Excellent bartender/server. Overall: we were so impressed we told ourselves that we had to come back the next day and we did. Day 2 food reviews below. TOTAL: $141.58 + $30 tip, 4 alcoholic drinks ordered. Day 2 Food Review House made Meatballs ($6.25): Great choice if you want to switch up away from seafood. Great presentation with 3 meatballs drenched in red sauce and topped with a Parmesan crisp. Overall it was tasty but I prefer a slightly sweeter red sauce. Deviled Eggs ($6.25): The Deviled Eggs here are topped off with a fried oyster. I'm a huge texture guy and traditionally deviled eggs are a mushy hot mess but here the crispy fried oyster is the perfect contrast. Served with a honey drizzle. Will order again! Clams Casino ($6.50): Clams topped off with charred red and green bell peppers and bacon. Aesthetically beautiful and colorful. More importantly, it was delicious. Notes of bacon are felt but surprisingly the charred peppers come through with a slight sweet profile. Mini Crab Cakes ($7.75): Traditional crab cake with a red pepper sauce. Good serving size, good amount of crab, and very little filler inside. No frills, must order. Steam Mussels Marinara ($8.75): Mussels served over a red sauce. Served with garlic bread on the side. The garlic bread was the unsung hero of this dish. Great garlic and butter flavor. The bread stands tall against the flavorful mussels and red sauce. Customer Service: Harry was our barbartender and looked like he was enjoying his time. All the staff truly provided great service. Total: $181.17 + $40 tip, 6 alcoholic drinks ordered.

The food, atmosphere and entertainment were right on point!…read moreWe went on a Wednesday and they had comedy and sing along karaoke. It was really nice...

The atmosphere is nice and warm. The waiters and waitresses are very polite. And the food is…read moredelicious

The nicest owner! Food was amazing and the service was great. Will definitely be coming back.read more

This tiny little restaurant worth a try. We are visiting from California and were here this…read moreafternoon and were so pleased with the food. Amazing flavors. New England clam chowder 5, one of the best I've had in recent months. Corn bread 5 super moist and flavorful Mussles in Cajun sauce 5 Seafood boil jersey flavor 5 Chocolate cake , super moist and just the right amount of sweetness 5 If anything service could be a little better. We didn't get our gloves and the bucket for the shells. It' was just 3 ladies and they had a ton of orders keeping them busy, so I'll not hold it against them. Definitely visit this place and try their food. You won't regret.

The food was great & fresh. They accidentally put an unwanted ingredient on my sandwich, and…read morewithout even bringing it out, they prepared a new one. It was a nice sized bar with a bunch of seating. Service was good too! Attentive and quick.

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.

Food, service, it was all great! We had a lovely evening and will definitely come back when in ACread more

Found in the Hard Rock casino on the second floor. We joined them for happy hour with $1.50/each,…read moreChef's choice oysters, and some pretty tasty crafted cocktails. Oysters were amazing, coconut shrimp, perfect. Had a fabulous time! Would have loved to try them for dinner, but we had reservations elsewhere.

I've been to Cardinal before and had an amazing experience. Food, Staff, Ambiance. A+…read more My partner went to visit this time and brought me home the Wagyu Truffle Burrata Burger. This burger traveled quite a ways to get to me. I must say, this was the most delicious burger, that I EVER and I mean EVER, had in my life! Simply amazing. I'm no food critic, but chef deserves a Michelin Star!!!

We went here for our anniversary and everything was fantastic from the cocktails ,appetizers (duck…read morewings and Brussels spouts amazing) main course (scallops and linguine and clams delish) and dessert (carrot cake and espresso martini ) was a perfect ending The ambiance was very cool and the service by Michelle excellent !!! Her suggestions were spot on and made a memorable evening

So I feel like I had a Keith Lee moment with this restaurant (which is located in the Claridge…read moreHotel) and here's why: - Friends and I were in AC and wanted a yummy brunch on Sunday and we stumbled upon this restaurant. - Reviews were great and the pictures of the food on both Yelp, their website and their IG page looked SLAMMING! - Their Sunday hours were limited - closing at 3pm - according to Yelp and their website. - I took an Uber and my friends paid to park at a nearby garage - Once we arrived at the hotel we needed to ask reception which floor the restaurant was on since there was no signage - To our surprise and disappointment we were informed that the restaurant wasn't open because it's out of peak season So we wasted money on both Ubers and parking and now needed to find somewhere else to eat all because this establishment can't keep their business hours up to date, when this is a 101 basic in business ownership. So BEWARE when / if you decide to pay them all visit and call the phone number or the Claridge directly to ensure they are open so you won't find yourself in the same situation we were in.

The food was torch, there was a speaker present playing all the R&B slow jamz, and it was so…read moreintimate/romantic. (*Oh, and NO WAIT - we were running behind on time) It was truly a hidden gem because it was tucked away inside of the same hotel that hosted a comedy show. The seafood pot pie was so good! I would describe my meal as seafood chowder with a puff pastry on top. The Shepherds Pie (which I had never experienced) was . And the CORNBREAD!!!! BABY,,, that CORNBREAD *chef kiss*. Yes, we did ask for a second basket and Yes, we DID finish it! I wasn't a huge fan of the Mac and cheese (something about the cheese sauce didn't sit right with me), but everything else was awesome! Find more reviews on IG @__imjusthungry

No complaints here...the Guinness 1/2 Pound Burger with carmelized onions and bbq sauce was not big…read morebut flavorful. Maybe it shrunk because I ordered it Med - Well. The bun was soft and the potato chips were crispy with a nice crunchy pickle. This was a Key West style eatery on the historic Gardner's Basin with lots of picnic tables on the outside patio. The server was very attentive and kind. The food came out within ten minutes.

This is my 4th visit to Back Bay Ale House and it has yet to disappoint - truly one of Atlantic…read moreCity's hidden gems, and one I'm selfishly hoping stays that way. I opted for outdoor seating on a perfect late evening, and it set the tone beautifully. There's something special about this spot - it sits away from the boardwalk's noise and chaos, offering a much more relaxed, genuine dining experience. I tend to gravitate toward the same order here, and for good reason. The crab cakes are outstanding - generous with the crab meat, full of flavor, and absolutely worth the price. I paired them with a Caesar salad, a solid combination. I also ordered the fried shrimp platter - the batter was spot-on, the portion was generous enough that we couldn't finish it, and, impressively, it held up well into the next morning. That's always a good sign. Don't skip the jar drinks. I went with the cucumber basil, and it was wonderfully refreshing - the kind of drink that just fits the vibe of the place perfectly. The service was prompt and on point. If you're in Atlantic City and looking for a break from the loud, touristy strip, Back Bay Ale House is where you want to be. One of my absolute favorites in AC - I'll keep coming back.