By Filonia LeChat
While Atlantic City is often associated with its monstrous
resorts and Vegas-style gaming, it is also a destination for
beach-goers, with miles of Atlantic Ocean, Broadway-caliber shows, shopping and high-quality restaurants. With nearly every casino and
resort on the boardwalk offering restaurant choices, there is no shortage of eateries. From casual pub-style taverns to ethnic specialties, Atlantic City has something for nearly every traveler's tastebuds.
Dock's Oyster House
Dock's Oyster House serves dinner seven days a week, specializing in steaks and, of course, seafood. Try from-the-ocean entrees such as seared sea scallops, potato crusted flounder, crab meat saute and fried oysters. Lobsters are available from 2 lbs. to 6.5 lbs. and a selection of raw bar oysters may be ordered individually. Steak enthusiasts may opt for filet mignon, New York strip steak, rack of lamb or a combination of the two with the beef and reef, filet mignon and lobster tail. Hungry travelers may wish to start with an appetizer such as clams casino, oysters Rockefeller or fried calamari, or for travelers in groups, the chilled shellfish sampler for two or four. Beer and wine are available by the glass. Dress is casual.
Dock's Oyster House
2405 Atlantic Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-0092
docksoysterhouse.com
Tun Tavern
After a day of high rolling (or beach strolling), visit the Tun Tavern for casual pub-style beer and food. Tun Tavern is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and late-night drinks/snacks. It's the only brewery in Atlantic City so make sure to try one of their specialty beers. Entrees on the menu include mushroom ravioli, pasta primavera, boardwalk crab cakes, teriyaki chicken and filet mignon. Burgers, sandwiches and salads are available. Appetizers such as shrimp cocktail, calamari and chicken tenders, and desserts including warm apple cobbler, root beer float and peanut butter brownie cake round out the menu. Vegetarian travelers will be pleased to know that the chefs are happy to turn any dish (where possible) into a meat-free entree by request. Sample some of the Tun Tavern's signature creations, ranging from fruity beer to the thickest lagers. The tavern also has nightly specials, such as two-for-one dinner entrees on Mondays and live music Fridays and Saturdays.
Tun Tavern
2 Convention Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 347-7800
tuntavern.com
Cuba Libre
For a taste of something foreign, try Cuba Libre's nightly dinner. Entrees include churrasco a la Cubana (grilled skirt steak), camarones con cana (pan-seared sugarcaned jumbo shrimp) and suntanned salmon. Or, start with an appetizer, including guava BBQ rib, empanada, havana ceviche misto (shrimp cocktail with bay scallops) and mariquitas Latin America (black bean hummus and salsa). Traditional Cuban side dishes such as maduros (fried plantains) and verdura en enchilado (mustard greens and tomatoes) round out the menu. Save room for a Cuban dessert such as tocino del cielo (flan with berries), arroz con lecho (rice pudding) and torta de chocolate y dulce de leche (chocolate souffle). Enjoy entertainment with your meal every Friday and Saturday night with Latin floor shows, featuring salsa, merengue and other traditional dancing. Cuba Libre offers a full bar, including Cuban specialties; try their happy hour Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for specials on rum cocktails. Dress is casual.
Cuba Libre
The Quarter at Tropicana Casino and Resort
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-6700
cubalibrerestaurant.com
About the Author:
Fionia LeChat is a technical writer whose major skill sets include the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher), Photoshop, Paint, desktop publishing, design and graphics. LeChat has a Master of Science in technical writing, a Master of Arts in public relations and communications and a Bachelor of Arts in writing/English.
