Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Atlantic City by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Atlantic City by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Atlantic City using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Morton's The Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#28. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
- Rating: 3.5/5 (473 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 777 Harrah's Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Seafood, American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Zhen Bang Noodle & Sushi
- Rating: 3.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Noodles, Sushi Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pho Sydney
- Rating: 3.8/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2323 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pancho's Mexican Taqueria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2303 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Girasole Ristorante
- Rating: 3.6/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3108 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Palm - Atlantic City
- Rating: 3.7/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2801 Pacific Ave. 102 Ste 102 Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Old Homestead Steak House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (734 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Steakhouses, Beer, Wine & Spirits, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Chart House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 644 Huron Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Atlantic City
- Rating: 3.7/5 (816 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2801 Pacific Ave. The Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Latin American, Cuban, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
- Rating: 3.8/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Capriccio
- Rating: 3.8/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1133 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Atlantic City
- Rating: 3.8/5 (1155 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2801 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Gordon Ramsay Steak
- Rating: 3.8/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 777 Harrah's Blvd. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Angeloni's II Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 3.8/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 672 North Trenton Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Amada
- Rating: 3.9/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: Amada Restaurant Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Morton's The Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.9/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Setaara Afghan and French Cuisine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2322 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Afghan, French, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Hell's Kitchen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2100 Pacific Ave. Level 2 Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Il Mulino New York - Atlantic City
- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1000 Boardwalk At Virginia Ave. Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Kelsey's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1574 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1545 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Il Verdi
- Rating: 4.1/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 600 Huron Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Knife & Fork Inn
- Rating: 4.2/5 (665 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3600 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Dock's Oyster House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1518 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2405 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Kuro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Japanese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Cafe 2825
- Rating: 4.4/5 (582 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2825 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Chef Vola's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (897 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 111 South Albion Place Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
