Guidebook for Atlantic City
Food Scene
This southern food café is within walking distance and never disappoints. If you are getting take-out from there, their wait time can be long, so we recommend you call ahead to place your orders in advance as we’ve had 30-45 minute wait times for take-out orders which are no fun when you’re starving after a long beach day!
30 locals recommend
Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe
201 Melrose AveThis southern food café is within walking distance and never disappoints. If you are getting take-out from there, their wait time can be long, so we recommend you call ahead to place your orders in advance as we’ve had 30-45 minute wait times for take-out orders which are no fun when you’re starving after a long beach day!
One of our favorite restaurant’s in Gardner’s Basin and right next to the marina, so such fun views. Quick walk to this casual beachy restaurant and we love sitting outside for lunch or dinner on their picnic tables with some of their giant mason jar cocktails!
54 locals recommend
Back Bay Ale House
800 N New Hampshire AveOne of our favorite restaurant’s in Gardner’s Basin and right next to the marina, so such fun views. Quick walk to this casual beachy restaurant and we love sitting outside for lunch or dinner on their picnic tables with some of their giant mason jar cocktails!
Fun restaurant to try with great beach views. Can be a little pricey, so we recommend going for happy hour!
The Continental
1 Atlantic OceanFun restaurant to try with great beach views. Can be a little pricey, so we recommend going for happy hour!
Another favorite of ours for some outdoor dining. Usually has live music playing, lots of cornhole sets, and great cocktails. Fun lunch or dinner spot with views of the ocean.
8 locals recommend
Harry's Oyster Bar
1900 Pacific AveAnother favorite of ours for some outdoor dining. Usually has live music playing, lots of cornhole sets, and great cocktails. Fun lunch or dinner spot with views of the ocean.
Shopping
How else will you spend all of your newly-won gambling money? But seriously, you can’t miss a shopping spree at the outlets. Also a great option for rainy or too-cold-for-the-beach days.
149 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Atlantic City
2014 Baltic AveHow else will you spend all of your newly-won gambling money? But seriously, you can’t miss a shopping spree at the outlets. Also a great option for rainy or too-cold-for-the-beach days.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brand new biergarden right on the boardwalk next to Tropicana. Chill vibe, great beer, and live music – such a fun night out!
15 locals recommend
The Biergarten AC
2701 BoardwalkBrand new biergarden right on the boardwalk next to Tropicana. Chill vibe, great beer, and live music – such a fun night out!
Great beach bar right on the boardwalk and within walking distance! They have beach cornhole, cabanas, indoor and outdoor bar/sitting areas and fun music. We like to bring our friends here during the day on nicer weather days!
14 locals recommend
LandShark Bar & Grill Atlantic City
1133 BoardwalkGreat beach bar right on the boardwalk and within walking distance! They have beach cornhole, cabanas, indoor and outdoor bar/sitting areas and fun music. We like to bring our friends here during the day on nicer weather days!
This is our favorite place if your group likes to try different bars. They have clubby-type bars, live music-type bars, and a sports bar all on the same floor. Great when appealing to a larger group.
78 locals recommend
Tropicana Atlantic City
2831 BoardwalkThis is our favorite place if your group likes to try different bars. They have clubby-type bars, live music-type bars, and a sports bar all on the same floor. Great when appealing to a larger group.
Essentials
it’s about a 15 minute drive away, but for some of your big grocery runs, this Shoprite is the best for grocery shopping in the area. Giant selection, never too crowded, and not overpriced.
11 locals recommend
ShopRite of Absecon
616 White Horse Pikeit’s about a 15 minute drive away, but for some of your big grocery runs, this Shoprite is the best for grocery shopping in the area. Giant selection, never too crowded, and not overpriced.
Think gas station-type convenience store. Overpriced, but only two blocks away in case you forgot to your your toothpaste or want a quick ice cream fix.
Cedar Food Market XII
213 Melrose AveThink gas station-type convenience store. Overpriced, but only two blocks away in case you forgot to your your toothpaste or want a quick ice cream fix.
Allstar Liquors
132 Atlantic AveClosest liquor store. Need I say more?
Entertainment & Activities
World’s largest Topgolf just opened in the Ocean Resort! Indoor putting putting, eat, drink, gamble, and enjoy the views. Tons of fun for any group.
45 locals recommend
Ocean Resort Casino
500 BoardwalkWorld’s largest Topgolf just opened in the Ocean Resort! Indoor putting putting, eat, drink, gamble, and enjoy the views. Tons of fun for any group.
The only mini golf course in AC located right on the boardwalk. At only $10 a person, such a fun family-friendly event!
10 locals recommend
Atlantic City Mini Golf
The only mini golf course in AC located right on the boardwalk. At only $10 a person, such a fun family-friendly event!
We’ve used Twrecks Charters for a boat rental and Captain Tom was great! Located right in Gardner’s Basin, the marina is only a 10 minute walk from the hose. They offer fishing trips, party boats, tours, and custom parties. Recommend for any occasion you may be visiting AC!
8 locals recommend
Twrecks Charters
Huron AvenueWe’ve used Twrecks Charters for a boat rental and Captain Tom was great! Located right in Gardner’s Basin, the marina is only a 10 minute walk from the hose. They offer fishing trips, party boats, tours, and custom parties. Recommend for any occasion you may be visiting AC!