50 Best American Restaurants near Absecon

“bad experience at Vicks yesterday. The cheesesteak looked nothing like the pictures on their site. The meat was not flavorful. not chopped up enough. The cheese was just laid on top of the cheesesteak and came off when I took off the paper. they forgot my mushrooms and they didn't even cut it in half. I'm really surprised that the reviews are so high. I even paid the money for the extra meat?“

“I had been going to this diner for almost 11 years. Started in 2006 until 2016. Going and returning from Atlantic City. Spoke to the hostess in 2017 and said I promise to be back. I haven't been recently, because my husband passed away in 2017. This diner has the "best breakfast, lunch & dinner." Omelettes and pancakes are very, very good!! I almost forgot the name recently and looked up locations. So glad I found it. This will always be my favorite diner to go to in New Jersey. Desserts are great by the way. Enjoy their cookies for Christmas, too. See you soon. Ms. Ro“

“First time here. Awesome. Excellent food and service. Special accolades to Amanda and Kate at the bar. Had a ball!!.“

“Awesome bagels abs great staff!“

“I cannot express how awesome our Memorial Day Sunday was at Renault Winery. From the planning with Meredith, to the incredibly informative tour with Jessica Zelinka, to the charcuterie class with Tatiana and Sebastian, to the firepit and dinner with Ben. All top notch A1! Highly recommend large friends gatherings here. We were all treated like VIP rock stars. Thank you Renault. We will certainly be back!“

“Great food from appetizers through dessert. Cocktails yummy , service outstanding.“

“Service With a Smile! My husband and I dined today at Molly’s. We enjoyed everything we ordered. I had the California Burger on their famous homemade Buns with delicious crispy Onion Rings. My husband enjoyed the Rueben with Fries. Perfect amount of sauce on his sandwich. Planning on returning when we’re in the area again!“

“My wife & I had a fantastic dinner tonight. She had the chicken I had the ribs. Fairly priced a perfectly served. A must try. We eat so fast sorry no pictures.“

“On a recommendation from friends, we tried Stella's for the first time to celebrate my birthday and were delighted with the experience. The ambiance is warm and cozy. Our servers were polite and gracious. The food was outstanding. My husband loved the bread, date appetizer and his veal and eggplant dish. There was so much that half went home with us. My chopped house salad was excellent and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Our evening was exceptional and we look forward to returning.“

“Steve and Cookies is our go-to for special occasions! We just had my husband’s 40th birthday dinner and it was delicious as always with a kind and efficient waitstaff. Will always recommend!“

“Good food and service! Beautiful view“

“I just love everything about this place.“

“The meal was delish. Everyone was super nice and wished me a happy birthday. We got to try the main things and here's what I recommend: wagyu meatballs were fantastic (nice acidity, good mix of flavors, cheese complimented the savory aspect), beef Wellington (it melted in my mouth and I dont normally like the taste of mushrooms however I didnt mind it at all), sticky toffee pudding (I'm diabetic and had to remind myself to stop eating after 3 bites - it wasnt too sweet, nor sticky but perfect blend and fulfilling)“

“Last night we dined here and everything was excellent, from the service to the food, only thing we didn’t care for and was disappointed in was the crème brûlée, it’s not your typical traditional crème brûlée but everything else was wonderful. Will be back for sure!“

“The BEST cheesesteak omelet around. We go there every time we're in AC. The staff is very friendly“

“We went last Wed June 12th we have been going there for years! I have to say for Lunch Time and not really busy the service was very slow! the Food was good but took a while to get it and the waitress was slow to the point where someone walked out and didn't pay while she was checking us out! Hoping it gets better with these new owners!“

“Food is great ! The people are all Nice and accommodating . Will be here when we have time 👍🏻“

“I’ve been in this area for years and never once considered going here for vegan brunch. I’m so happy I did! They had tons of options and include all the vegan cheeses and sauces that other restaurants neglect to stock. Will definitely be going back. Strongly recommend the quesadilla from their breakfast menu.“

“Ate there today for the first time. Lunch was delicious and the coffee was great. Definitely will be going back.“

“First of all, we love ALL of our customers and I can tell you that we serve a variety of ethnicities. I can also tell you that our chefs cannot hear a thing back in our kitchen, so if you did say something, I can guarantee he didn’t hear you. But to put a bad review without even knowing the circumstances and trying to give us a bad name is irresponsible and immature. Maybe next time you can stop and ask instead of ASSUMING. Have the day you deserve ?“

“Whole wheat pancakes are so good!“

“We just had Romanelli’s food truck cater our daughter’s wedding with 130 guests, and we could not have been more thrilled with the experience! We opted to go with their BBQ as it was a backyard wedding. Where do I begin? The brisket was tender and flavorful, and the ribs literally fell off the bone—everyone raved about how delicious the food was. The service was professional, seamless, and everything was delivered on time and with a smile. The crew was so helpful and thorough even in to their cleanup. All the leftovers were neatly wrapped for us for easy reheating!

Drew, the owner, was such a pleasure to work with. He was responsive, accommodating, and made the entire process stress-free. On top of all this, the pricing was incredibly reasonable for the quality and service provided. We honestly highly recommend Romanelli’s for any event—5 stars all the way! Thank you guys!!!!“

“A great place to go at the Jersey shore. The staff and customer service is excellent not to mention the food. Highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Even though we live close by, this was our first time to Docs. Fabulous dining experience from start to finish. Food and staff were both exceptional. We will definitely be back !“

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“always good food and friendly staff“

“Chef Niko is always creating something new that we have never had before. His ability to combine flavors in his dishes is second to none!“

“Was a great dining experience. Tuna very fresh . mussels and frites perfectly cooked there’s lil rocks needed to maybe cleaned more . . fluke w citrus truffle beurre blanc was delicious very nice and attentive bartenders . Great service overall . Affogato to end the meal was pretty on point.“

“Went for an early dinner with friends. We were greeted and seated quickly, had a tough time deciding from all the yummy possibilities. One of our party had the tuna wrap, one had the falafel salad, one had grilled cheese, and I had “The Stu”. We were all very pleased with our choices and the service. We will definitely be back again!“

“Great spot in the Fall to watch the Eagles Games outside!!“

“I was in atlantic city . I have walk past this truck a million times when I visit atlantic city. So yesterday i was hungry i didn't want to eat food i could get in New York. The guys that work at this truck are nice. They are willing to listen. When i tell you that Chicago cheesesteak was lit. The fries and the mozzarella sticks. Awesome. I would come back ago. Great service. Worth the money and I would spend it again. Just mad i couldn't get it this morning before I left. I will be back“

“Went for the wings after seeing a viral tiktok video looking for places in wildwood. The wings were good! They have homemade blue cheese that everyone loved - it is a little thin and I prefer thick with lots of chunks but it's still a great homemade sauce!

I got the cheese fries which were fantastic! Crispy and well seasoned. I also got the honey garlic wings which were also very good. My husband got the mild - they had a zing but not too hot.

The only downside is there is only 4 flavors. A mild , a bbq, a honey garlic and a hot. So if you like different flavors just a heads up. Also it's cash only but ATM is on premise and only charges 2.99. They also serve coke products - good to know if you are a pepsi lover like myself ?“

“My bestie and I met for our monthly brunch… best coffee and grilled cheese I ever had. The server was amazing! I’ll be back for sure“

“What a wonderful lunch we had dining at this amazing establishment.
Tim who seated us and greeted us was wonderful with his friendly and accommodating demeanor and we had a very sweet waitress named Hailee. She was very friendly and awesome.“

“Sat at the bar with Christina what an asset to your restaurant!Very pleasant and personable.our dinner was delicious!“

“Great experience with live band. Menu felt incomplete but is probably in line with other outside beach bars in the area. Prices seemed a bit high but service was excellent. I would definitely return. Parking is completely free in the casino garage.“

“Recently came in on a Tuesday night around 10ish and tried the mango habanero wings which were absolutely delicious as well as the fish tacos which I would highly recommend (add extra sauce) ! Got great service from the bartender and waitress who was super cool and friendly. Definitely will be coming back!“

“I’ve been dying to try this place since seeing it featured on Triple D and it did not disappoint. Great atmosphere and the food was off the charts. Definitely try the snapper turtle soup. I also had the chipotle shrimp salad sandwich which is a home run.“

“great drinks“

“Cheesesteak place and Chinese food place are both great options. Cheesesteak place is open late but the Chinese food place does not have bad hours. Both the chicken teriyaki and general tso's chicken at the Chinese place are good and I usually order a regular cheesesteak. The food is far cheaper than anything else you can find in the hotel so its a good move and filling.“

“In my humble opinion, I must state that my total experience at this “Exceptional Restaurant “ was 10 STARS! The staff greeted when I arrived with a smile and I must admit that the CRAP TRAP has a philosophy of making sure you will have an individual who is a Professional who will advise you and answer any questions about their “SUPERIOR” menu! Our waitress never missed a beat when it came to advising me the in her opinion, I should choose their famous Crab Cake that was stuffed with crab and no fillers! One thing that you will observe, their salad was so fresh and the rolls & muffins were homemade & hot! You have several choices of side dishes & I selected the apple sauce that had to be prepared in house, and the frech fries were crispy and also seasoned perfectly! Our table was spotless, and the whole restaurant had a staff who never rushed you, but was always there to refill you water! I have dined in 5 Star Restaurants on my vacations & business trips, and all I must state is for being my 1ST Visit to the CRAP TRAP, I plan to make it a weekly location and a priority on my “Schedule”! I have wanted to dine there before, but I can add there parking lot suggested that there was a long wait, When I entered, I was so impressed by the size of the inside accommodation! I must apologize for my velours review, but I truly feel that this restaurant is a “GEM”“

“Take off 6/16. I enjoyed two espresso martinis and an egg platter. The two running the show are so incredibly funny and entertaining. I debated missing my flight just to hang out with them. Make sure you sit at the bar or if you’re at a table - please wait to be seated ;)“

“Read in facebook about a shrimp and grits special! I ran right over I used to go to ac New York av for what was my fav dish. But little goats is definitely my all time fav shrimp and grits ever! Tender lg shrimp seasoned grits and a minuet of crispy bacon and cheddar cheese in the middle what a wonderful surprise! I highly recommend little goat diner on Delilah rd you’ll never be disappointed ❤️ jersey girl“

“This place is terrific. Since our first visit when we moved to town 2 1/2 years ago, Rose’s has been a favorite. Everyone is always friendly & the whole menu is great. The tuna hoagies & salads are our favorites. Great food & customer service!“

“I love all Applebee's restaurants, this one was no exception. They were busy so the food took a little longer than normal/the waitstaff was a little less attentive, but it wasn't too bad. Food was decent but not hot by the time I got it because of the delays. Would go back but mostly because it's so close to the convention center and I'm a sucker for a triple chocolate meltdown.

Vegetarian options: Decent amount of dishes that are either vegetarian or easily modified to be vegetarian without compromising the dish itself. Less options for vegans.“

“I tried this morning the breakfast. I had a perfect service from Maria. Very professional and always in good mood. The food I will classify 4 out of 5. The restaurant is absolutely clean and fresh. Dont even smell like a restaurant. It's really hard to find a place like this to eat and have a great time. Will be back.“

“Amazing food, excellent staff. Comfortable inside and outside seating.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Darnell is one of the BEST servers I have ever had. I used to be a server/ bartender so I understand how difficult the job is. He really handles all of it so well and does not make any of his customers feel like they are forgotten, even when he is SWAMPED. It was some of the best service we could have received. Hes also extremely personable and was just a pleasure to have as our server. I would definitely recommend coming here especially with him as our server!“

“Great food and great customer service!“