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!

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.

Came here with my husband for dinner to celebrate our anniversary and had such a great experience…read more The space is really eclectic and beautiful. Our waiter and the whole staff were super nice, and even the chef came out to check on us, which was a really thoughtful touch. Drinks were delicious--my husband had a spicy margarita called the Pool Boys, and mine was a sweet cocktail that was also really good. For dinner, I had the shrimp polenta, which was excellent, and my husband got the chicken parmesan. The chicken was tasty, though we were expecting it to come with pasta. For dessert, we shared a lime cheesecake and a creamy peanut butter-style dessert--both were fantastic. Overall, a really fun spot with great service. We'd definitely come back.

To say this place is a dream in decor is an understatement. I was traveling with a group that had…read moresetup a buffet food order so I cannot comment on the larger menu. That said, everything I ate was tasty from the pizza to the lemon oil mozzarella, veggies, dips and arancini. The servers wet attentie at keeping the drinks flowing and remembering what each of us were drinking.

Such a beautiful place inside and out! Its a cute old building that really makes you feel like…read moreyou've stepped in time. The food is amazing and the service is very friendly and efficient. They had a great special you get a Corn Chowder but they allowed us to switch to French Onion Soup without the croutons. This was so sweet of them and the soup was AMAZING! The cheese was so goey and the perfect amount of cheese to soup ratio! It also came with a Tomatoe and Mozzarella Salad eith Balsalmic which was so fresh and delicious! The main course was Lobster Thermadour and a Filet. I had never had lobster thermadour before and it was AMAZING AND SO YUMMY! If youre ever in the Atlantic City area I HIGHLY recommend trying them!

I'm torn between a three and a four star review. In the past, I would've given them a 4 to 5 review…read moreand I honestly can't believe I haven't posted a review before at this restaurant as it had been one of our favorites for years and a place we frequent when at the shore. I recognize menus change, but I'm guessing the chef changed as well. So many items are called the same name as they were on the previous menu yet they are not same, like a shadow of its predecessor. I will say the cowboy steak was amazingly prepared and delicious. If I was reviewing that alone it'd be a 5 star review. Our waitress was nice but I definitely got the feeling of disappointment when we didn't order appetizers, we prefer to order extra sides and drinks which more than make up that in the end. Just some people don't and it sucks to feel like you're not a table worth waiting on. The saddest experience was the dessert. The sticky toffee dessert was my favorite thing in the world. It was fabulous. It's still on the menu, but it is not the same dessert by any stretch of the imagination. It now tastes like someone cut the bran muffin in half and poured some sugary sweetness on it and then served it with clotted cream that was not tasty. It used to be a tiny dessert that came with ice cream. It was so rich and was beyond delicious. It is actually a challenging dessert to make, so I'm guessing they've changed to this new version to save time but honestly they should just take it off the menu if you're not going to do it properly. If that plate was served on Top Chef and they would've crucified the chef as it looked and tasted horrible. I'm sure we will go again in the future but I left with a tinge of sadness that they changed a historic restaurant so much.

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.

Absolutely disgusting stairwells in the parking garage. Pools close at 6pm which is annoying when…read moretrying to fit it in after daytime activities. Rooms were clean but room service was not great, though i got a $50 food and beverage credit for the inconvenience. The number one issue I had with this hotel was accessibility and ADA compliance. We requested the havana tower, which is much closer to the parking garage. Instead we were given the chelsea tower clear on the opposite side of the hotel from the parking garage. As a result, my disabled partner and I had to carry our several bags 10 minutes one way to our rooms. There are parking spaces outside of chelsea but they are not owned by the hotel and rely on regular street parking prices. Parking is $15 every time you take the car out, they want you to stay in the hotel. If you never leave the hotel you'll only pay the $15. You can get a voucher from the casino for signing up for rewards that gives you free parking for one exit.

This review is solely from my perspective of the businesses and casinos. I have not stayed…read moreovernight here unfortunately due to the high number of people that were here during the weekend I arrived. This is one of those casinos in AC that brings the energy. All casinos are the same here but Tropicana for some reason seems to bring in a fun crowd, people with less disputes and better energy overall. This weekend I lost money but I had so much fun that I didn't think too much about the loss. Tropicana has great food, a great view of the beach, perfectly centered on the boardwalk. Even if you're not gambling this is the perfect place to be entertained with your family or on a solo trip. I recommend looking around the entire place because I've been here many times but this time around was my first time really exploring. I enjoyed their Hagen daz, they have a cool sandwich shop around there too and lastly we went to a comedy show in the building. The comedy show was $50 and it was 1/10 but it was so bad that it became a staple memory for us so we are still thankful that we sat through those "jokes". It was still laughable which is the point. 10/10 casino experience. Highly recommend the Tropicana if you're in the area.

Took my husband here for his birthday as I read many reviews about this place. The decor is dark…read moreand eccentric. The manager greeted us and offered my husband a birthday drink which he gladly accepted. We sat inside, but there is outdoor seating. We had several questions about the menu and accommodations which our server patiently assisted us with. The drink I requested from the menu was no longer available so our server worked with our bartender to create a drink just for me. We started our meal with the bacon appetizer which comes with two Thick slices of bacon. It was salty, sweet, smoky, and absolutely DELICIOUS! My husband got a modified version of there chicken parm. He was more interested in the southern fried chicken than the parm. They graciously prepared his entree to his liking. He said that it was a bit salty, but overall, very tasty. I ordered the pork chop which comes with loaded mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. The balsamic reduction, the mashed potatoes, the pork chops... O M G. Absolutely delicious! We finished dinner with another round of cocktails and a complimentary shot. We were too full for dessert at Rhythm and Spirits or their sister store, Chocolate 32! We will definitely be back. I can wait to try the brunch and Chocolate 32! Amazing experience.

As other reviewers have stated, this restaurant has an interesting decor theme, but I can't deny…read morethat the food was great. We showed up 15 minutes early for our reservation and they allowed us to be seated. I'd like to point out that the service was impeccable. The first employee we interacted with gave us a full run down of the dinner menu and explained how they make all the syrups for their cocktails in house. Our waitress also came over shortly thereafter to ask if we had been helped and if we had any questions. They were both so attentive the entire night and we couldn't have been more grateful. My friend and I both got the Endless Summer cocktail. It was okay. I was expecting it to be sweeter but it was still refreshing. I got used to the taste. My friend didn't enjoy it as much and our waitress offered to add simple syrup to it to sweeten it a tad. For dinner, I ordered the Cacio e Pepe. I've never tried this dish until that day so I'm not sure what the consistency is supposed to be like but it was kind of dry. It was an excellent blend of cheeses and pepper. The portion was big enough to feed five small children! I ended up having to take rest home with me. No dessert for us this visit but we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. The bathroom was really cool and the music selection was top notch!

Boys trips to AC always includes Tony's, if you want cheap good food and cheap drinks this is your…read moreplace. It's great for lunch or a late night after the casino there open 24 hours. The food is good not great but good, the pizza is good. Love stopping here during lunch and grabbing some food to leave in the room for late night. It's located right behind the Tropicana hotel and casino. Service is always good, tons of seating pretty big bar as well. It's a very old school vibe and chill bar. It's a local spot so everyone pretty much knows everyone in there. Pizza 7/10 BLT wrap 8/10 French fries 7/10 Turkey wrap 8/10

The wife and I ordered the Clams Casino Pizza and Chicken Parm Sandwich. We ordered via DoorDash…read moreand had no problems with the delivery. The food came piping hot and smelt delicious. The pizza had a white pizza base with bits of clam and strong garlic smells. It was great. Elite crappy pizza. I mean this in the nicest way possible. If you know you know. I'd give this place 3 stars if it wasn't for my abysmal Chicken Parm Sandwich. The Chicken Parm Sandwich was a joke. It was a flour dusted chicken breast with a slice melted cheese on 2 pieces of soggy white bread. No red sauce, not toasted. I expected a roll for a chicken parm sandwich, not a huge issue but no sauce is unacceptable. I hate complaining but that sandwich was sad.