Atlantic City · Atlantic County, NJ
Food & Drink in Atlantic City
Scout analyzed 81 Atlantic City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
81
Matches
23
Typical spend
$75
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Ventnor Coffee
Ventnor Coffee is a casual spot for a solo stop or quick meet-up, easily paired with a walk or local errands. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for about an hour.
Food & Drink
Gilchrist Restaurant
Long-running eatery on the dock with a large patio & American breakfast & lunch since 1946.
Food & Drink
The Queen Bean Bistro
The Queen Bean Bistro offers a relaxed meal on the boardwalk, suitable for a casual date night or a family lunch. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$35 per person for a meal with a view.
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Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is a themed spot for American food, good for a family meal or a stop during a boardwalk visit. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for a meal and some browsing.
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Knife and Fork Inn
This upscale steakhouse is ideal for a celebratory dinner, offering a historic setting for classic American fare. Plan for a 1.5-hour experience, with a typical cost of $100-$200 per person.
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Carmine's - Atlantic City
Carmine's is suitable for a large group or family dinner, often requiring reservations. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $50-100 per person on a meal of shared Southern Italian dishes.
Food & Drink
Margaritaville - Atlantic City
Margaritaville is a casual American restaurant on the Boardwalk, good for a family meal or drinks. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for a 90-minute visit.
Food & Drink
Morton's The Steakhouse
Morton's is a prime steakhouse ideal for a celebratory dinner or an upscale date night, typically lasting two hours. Expect to spend $100-250 per person for a full meal and drinks.
Food & Drink
Moments at Scannicchio’s
This Italian restaurant is suitable for an evening meal out, particularly for dates or celebrations. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for a 1.5-hour dining experience.
Food & Drink
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Cuba Libre is good for an evening out, combining dinner with drinks and dancing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-100 per person.
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Brewberry Cafe
Brewberry Cafe is a casual stop for coffee and a light bite, suitable for a quick solo outing or a relaxed start to the day. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and a pastry.
Food & Drink
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
This upscale seafood and steak restaurant is suitable for a dinner outing, especially for special occasions or a casino date night. Expect a meal lasting around 90 minutes, with a per-person spend typically ranging from $50 to $150.
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Cafe 2825
This upscale Italian restaurant is best for a dinner outing, perhaps after a show or for a significant celebration. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $75-150 per person for an intimate meal.
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Hayday Coffee
Hayday Coffee is a solid spot for a quick coffee break or a casual work session, typically taking 30 minutes and costing $5-$15 per person. It pairs well with an early morning walk or as a quick stop before starting your day's activities.
Food & Drink
Chart House
Chart House is a high-end seafood and steakhouse ideal for a special occasion or romantic dinner. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $70-$150 per person on a meal with drinks, possibly paired with a show or casino visit.
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Beat The Daily Grind Café
This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick solo coffee or a casual breakfast, costing around $5-15 per person. It could be a relaxed start to an Atlantic City day or a brief pit stop.
Food & Drink
Rainforest Cafe
Rainforest Cafe is a themed restaurant offering a lively meal for families, especially those with young children, lasting around 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $20-$40 per person on American fare amidst animatronic jungle animals.
Ducktown
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern
Angelo's Fairmount Tavern is an old-school Italian spot perfect for a relaxed dinner with family or a date. Expect generous portions and a classic restaurant experience that typically lasts about 1.5 hours and costs $30-$70 per person.
Ducktown
Dock's Oyster House
Dock's Oyster House is ideal for an elegant dinner with live piano music, suitable for a date night or special celebration. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and roughly $75-$150 per person.
Food & Drink
Sugar Factory - Atlantic City
Sugar Factory is good for a celebratory meal or dessert, often paired with a boardwalk stroll or casino visit. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $30-75 per person.
Food & Drink
Cardinal
Cardinal is a dinner spot suitable for an evening meal or drinks before or after another activity, likely costing $30-70 per person. Reservations are a good idea, especially on weekends.
Food & Drink
Hell's Kitchen
This upscale restaurant is suitable for a special occasion dinner, likely followed by casino entertainment. Expect a 1.5-2 hour meal and a high per-person cost.
Food & Drink
Caesars Atlantic City - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Caesars Atlantic City is a destination for a full evening or weekend of gambling, dining, and entertainment, often combined with a hotel stay. Expect a per-person spend starting around $75 for a meal and drinks, easily increasing with gambling.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 23 of the 81 analyzed Atlantic City places fit food & drink.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 14% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Romantic, Upscale, Playful, Quiet.
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