Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Atlantic

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Atlantic? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ossu Asian Tavern - Tropicana Atlantic City

4.7

4.7 (648)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Ossu Asian Tavern provides a modernized take on traditional Japanese food, offering a selection of Japanese dishes including yakitori, sushi, small plates, in addition to Chinese, Cantonese, Korean and Thai specialty dishes. Located in a dimly lit, Japanese back alley-inspired space, Ossu transports you to Japan for an experience promising flavor and fun. Step inside and the aroma of various dishes will ignite all your senses. Immediately surrounded by graphic murals and illuminated street signs, you’ll feel all the chaos and beauty of Tokyo. Our dining room transforms into a vibrant and exciting nightlife spot.

Top review

Ronad

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Loved the restaurant, ambience, food and prices.. Great find in a busy casino

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Hell's Kitchen - Caesars Atlantic City

4.7

4.7 (3752)

$50 and over

American

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Hell’s Kitchen Atlantic City pulls themes from all of Gordon Ramsay’s ventures incorporating the Hell’s Kitchen show, his signature items, his fiery personality, and his overall brand to deliver a unique new restaurant. Open for dinner and drinks, Hell’s Kitchen is a bustling, large, and breathtaking space with a stunning mix of Hell’s Kitchen experiences, and modern décor. Its stunning interior will offer guests a premium experience with a stunning pitchfork chandelier feature that ties both levels of the restaurant together. Talented Chef’s hand selected from the Gordon Ramsay team will offer culinary delights. The menu will be a culmination of all things Gordon serving his signature dishes, memorable show items, and nationally trending food items. Kitchen take overs will be held and you’ll never know which celebrity Chef or previous Hell’s Kitchen contestant may stop by and prepare the meal of your life.

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Jen

Dined 6 days ago

The food was delicious, presentation pretty and service excellent. Our waiter Blaze was very helpful with menu selection.

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Beef Wellington

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Lobster Risotto

Nobu - Caesars Atlantic City

4.7

4.7 (1401)

$50 and over

Japanese

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Experience Chef Nobu Matsushisa's world renowned cuisine in Atlantic City at the Caesars Hotel & Casino.
Designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell, guests can enjoy intimate ambience with stunning views overlooking the beach and boardwalk. Nobu is a truly unique dining experience and follows the "Kaiseki" style of dining, which is a traditional Japanese tasting meal consisting of multiple courses. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. Sushi bar experiences, lounge tables and bar seating are available to guests first come first serve. Please call or email us at nobureservationsac@caesars.com for large party requests and private dining options.

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DestinyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food is always great prices and slightly high ambiance is amazing.

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Chelsea 5 - Tropicana Atlantic City

4.4

4.4 (2966)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Tropicana’s Chelsea 5 in The Chelsea Tower offers guests an eclectic dining experience paired with panoramic ocean views and an adjacent outdoor terrace lounge where guests can choose from an extensive beer list, cocktails and small bites menu. Menu highlights include Blue Crab Mac N’ Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Curds and Honey Sriracha Shrimp for starters, the infamous Chelsea Burger, and entrees such as Double Cut Pork Chop, Grilled 8 ounce Filet Mignon, Cauliflower Steak, and Lobster Stuffed Salmon. Located 5th floor, Chelsea Tower.

Chelsea Five Terrace Lounge offers rooftop outdoor dining. Take in the views, vibes and chose from an extensive beer list, cocktails and small bites menu!

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Maria

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely restaurant with great view Food is exceptional!!

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Ryfe Restaurant and Bar

4.4

4.4 (833)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Familiar but re-imagined, classic but elevated, socially accepting, energetic and forever optimistic. It's how Ryfe approaches everything we do. We're Ryfe about food, Ryfe about friends and family, and believe everyone deserves respect and acceptance. At Ryfe we offer a classic bar environment, a swanky lounge area, a 50+ person dining room, outdoor dining, and a 200+ person event venue. Acoustic Night, Comedy Shows, Dueling Pianos, Wine and Cheese Ladies Night, Ryfe-After-Dark DJs and Menu, all in a family-friendly setting.

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Carolyn

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Very good food and we had a great server. We sat outside because of a big party that had booked the entire restaurant. The music was a bit too loud and slightly inappropriate for dinner music. Overall good experience.

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Popular dish

Grilled Calamari

Wild Honey - Smokehouse & Tavern

4.3

4.3 (483)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Danielle

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

As always it was great. Service was wonderful. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. The food was amazing. The brisket was unreal. And the waffle dessert was incredible.

Dos Caminos - Atlantic City

4.3

4.3 (117)

$30 and under

Mexican

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Join the fiesta at Dos Caminos Atlantic City! Serving a menu of authentic Mexican dishes as well as an extensive selection of premium tequilas and delicious, innovative cocktails. Experience the multi-regional modern cuisine for dinner.

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BobVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and service. The Golden Nugget also had a nice vibe. Would recommend.

Rainforest Cafe - Atlantic City

4.2

4.2 (994)

$30 and under

American

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert.
Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village.

CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

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Juwan

Dined 3 days ago

It was what we expected in terms of being an experience for a family with a toddler, but the food was surprisingly great and our server was on point! Recommend the Mojo Bones.

SUPERFRICO - Caesars Atlantic City

4.1

4.1 (133)

$31 to $50

Italian

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Italian American Restaurant dining set in the back stage of the only residency show in Atlantic City, the award winning show The Hook. This restaurant brings beverage, entertainment, art and food together in a super fun and immersive environment! If you are going to The Hook, allow yourself 1.5 hours of dining time to ensure you experience isn't rushed.

For any inquiries, please email us at SuperfricoAC@Caesars.com

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Meghan

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Great food atmosphere and amazing over all experience.

Sugar Factory - Atlantic City

4.0

4 (4854)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Sugar Factory has joined the collective of suburb brands at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ!

Accessible from the boardwalk and inside of the casino, Sugar Factory’s 1,500-square-foot confectionary will feature the signature floor-to-ceiling candy wall with more than 500 types of candy including a selection of novelty and bulk candy like the world-famous Couture Pops. Completing the confectionary, the café will offer coffees, hot chocolate, frozen hot chocolate, homemade specialty rainbow doughnuts and pastries in addition to homemade gelato and ice cream.
Sugar Factory’s menu features signature items such as savory crepes, salads, monster burgers, insane milkshakes and specialty pizzas. The legendary desserts will top the menu with the famous King Kong Sundae, serving up to 12 people with 24 scoops of ice cream topped with sprinkles, gummy bears, caramel sauce, fudge sauce and giant swirly pops, to name a few.

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Dominica

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was great especially the food. My server, Cire was awesome! The only thing...please update the outdoor seating on the first level.

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