50 Best American Restaurants near Absecon

“We've been going to the Phoenix for decades. we've gotten to know the staff and owner. Good service and fresh, hot, delicious comfort food.“

“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?“

“Came by here two days in a row and the food was exceptional each time. Had the bacon cheeseburger and wife had the beer battered fish and chips. She loved it and my burger was cooked perfectly. Kaitlyn was our server and was very attentive and oh so nice. She answered questions we had and was very efficient. She is a great asset to your restaurant and the place was very clean and had a great atmosphere. Hang Time does a super job and very inviting“

“Awesome bagels abs great staff!“

“This was our 1st time here, wasn't sure what to expect. Place was wonderful, exceeded our expectations. Reserved a cabana and fire pit due to unpredictable nj weather. Didn't disappoint. Large enough for our party of 6. Fire pit was cozy. Dominic our waiter was spot on, very attentive, met all our needs. Other staff we encountered were all friendly, helpful.
I would order food when you get there. Boozy hot chocolate delicious, adequate drink options, hot drinks.
Plenty of things for kids to do.
Can't wait to go back next year.“

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

“Always excellent! Seafood at its best. Service is tops.“

“This was an outstanding dinner experience! Everything was so fresh and uniquely prepared. I had shrimp and crab over a squid ink pasta- the sauce was delicious !!! The labne salad was excellent. The cacia de Pepe was perfect! My husbands halibut was cooked perfectly and generous portions.“

“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!“

“Absolutely love it here❤️“

“We had a great experience. The food was excellent, the service was great! We had drinks at the main bar up stairs they had good flavor and the right amount of alcohol. The drink in the main dining room wasn't as good but still not bad enough to complain about. Overall we had a great experience.“

“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.“

“Good food and service! Beautiful view“

“2/8/2026 hubby & I’s first time today came with a friend & his daughter that’s been before hubby and I enjoyed our food and the home feeling from the owner and his brother very pleased thank you for making us comfortable ❤️“

“I left JJ's Diner after receiving poor service and decided to check this place. I'm glad I did! I have no complaints. They welcomed me and my service dog. I'll be back for sure. I think I might have found my go to spot for lunch.“

“Muy buena ubicación y magnífica atención“

“Whole wheat pancakes are so good!“

“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 ?“

“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!“

“We come in often for bite eat and we’re local my husband has commented numerous times how dirty bathroom are but shame because everything else is nice.“

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

“always good food and friendly staff“

“We ate there last night. It is an upscale restaurant with white table clothes. You should eat on the patio facing the marina. Two of our dishes were very good- the flounder and the lobster ravioli. They had Slacktide Pale Ale on draft, which is great. You need reservations here, even during the week (in-season.)“

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

“Friendly staff, solid service. Didn’t give it 5 stars because the margherita pizza had no chair on the bottom and a good amount of flop (asked for it well done), Detroit style was solid, better than the margherita. $14 for the cheesesteak egg rolls was a bit much for what you get.“

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

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“I must say I am very impressed with how well this restaurant handles themselves during busy times during the holidays. The wait was 2 hours but when I got in and ate the service was phenomenal and food came out quickly. Highly recommend this restaurant when heading down south.“

“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!“

“I always come to Applebees and today Chelsea was so sweet and nice . I was so undecided on my drink and without even questioning she changed it for to make sure I am satisfied. She was busy but everytime she came to our table she left us with laughter. So sweet“

“Shug’s has the best soul food in South Jersey hands down! It’s hidden off on the campus, but it’s the first thing you see as you walk in. Hard to miss. The food is delicious!!! and the owners are friendly and give you enough food to put you to sleep! I would say what my favorite dish is, but they make it impossible to choose.“

“Lovely time at Sirens! We went on a busy summer weekend and the location and atmosphere are beautiful. There was a killer band outside playing - father/daughter duo who were amazing and a sax player too! Got the garlic shrimp which were great , as well as a blueberry cocktail with fresh blueberries. 10/10 recommend!“

“great drinks“

“Great place, great food, great service. My waitress Heather (So sorry if I didn't spell your name right) was more than amazing. Our food came fast and the feeling and vibe was like chilling on the beach eating fro yo. Food was well priced and it was delicious. IN LOVED THIS PLACE too bad I was just on vacation. COME TO THIS PLACE!“

“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!“

“Food was wonderful but the menu keeps changing and not enough variety for people with food restrictions! The Tuna melt is gone from the menu I just found out today! And the Delicious Carrot Cake 🍰 🥕is no longer available! I hope they bring BOTH these items back in the future! Our cashier Saba was wonderful and understanding. She helped us pay our bill with no confusion. Can’t wait to come back!! Whenever you come to Resorts Casino come to Breadsticks and have SABA check you in and do your transaction!!“

“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“

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

“First time visiting we did the Halloween flights n Halloween frozen hot chocolate it was delicious!! Can’t wait to make another road trip back. Staff is excellent even when it was busy always checking on us making sure we were good!“

“We’ve visited Ventnor Social twice now, and both times have been fantastic. Going out to eat with our 14-month-old usually makes us a little nervous, but that wasn’t the case here at all.

Shane, who was bartending and serving, was incredibly kind, polite, and attentive. He really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and accommodated, which we truly appreciated as parents. He was genuinely warm and patient, and you can tell he truly cares about giving guests a great experience.

The food was delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the games make it a great spot for families. We’ve had such positive experiences each time and will definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!“

“I have never had a bad experience at this restaurant. The food, along with the staff are the best. Enjoy.“

“Parent Perspective Review

I LOVE a table for two and splitting a meatball parm and onion rings with my 6-year-old daughter at Roses’s.

It’s super cozy, everyone is friendly and you can have a delicious lunch and scoot out for under $30 bucks.

Service is fast, too, when you’re running a million errands you can get in and out in under 20 minutes.

Great spot to get your kid to branch out to new sandwiches, too - they have the kiddie staples but this is the spot to introduce ‘em to the wonders of prosciutto without a doubt!

Thanks guys we had a great time!“

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

“Dinner at the American Bar & Grille located in the Borgata Hotel & Casino was a very nice meal. There are multiple sections to the restaurant, so the commotion of the casino does not affect the ambiance. The clam chowder and salmon off of the pre fix menu were 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.“

“I love the Little Goat! They have actual hash browns. The staff is lovely. The food overall is fresh, tasty, comforting and the menu has lots of creative specials and then there are the cinnamon rolls. Homemade cinnamon rolls that are just extraordinary. Also brownies.“

“Invited my friend for her Bday treat and was not disappointed 🤩 steak was melting in my mouth and my friend said that fillet mignon was super tender !! potatoes and veggies simply delicious 😋 very good service and atmosphere 🥰 highly recommended 5⭐️👌“

“I held a tasting for Bella promotions and events / alliedbeveragenj and they were amazing host! They treated with me w amazing hospitality and selling ghost tequila went off like a hit during their Halloween / Phillies World Series 1st game! Very memorable night plus they have two of the BEST BOUNCERS !“

“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.“