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Atlantic City Bar & Grill

Restaurant Cafe Bar Bar and grill Seafood restaurant Steak house Crab dish restaurant

Landmark American bar & grill featuring seafood, steak, pizza & pasta in lively, photo-lined digs. People often mention good, charge, service, restaurant, card, great, staff, credit, seafood, added,


Address

1219 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States

Website

www.acbarandgrill.com

Contact

+1 609-348-8080

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 3:30 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 3:30 to 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 3:30 to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 3:30 to 9:30 pm
  • Friday: 3:30 to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 3:30 to 9:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) charge (12) service (11) restaurant (9) card (8) great (8) staff (8) credit (7) seafood (7) added (6)
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  • 2/5 Katelyn T. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent. Everyone at my table seemed to really love theirs. The food seemed overpriced, but it was to be expected, I guess. The environment was odd. The problem we had with this restaurant revolved around the “hidden rules” to paying for dinners. No separate tabs. 4% credit card usage fee. $2 fee for paying with a $50 bill. If you want to take out cash, there’s a $4 restaurant fee IN ADDITION to the bank ATM surcharge.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kelsie E. 1 year ago on Google
    The filet and New York strip were cooked how we asked and tasted good. the crabs tasted old and watery. It was just my husband and I and our bill was $177. We each got a steak and water. They added a 19% service charge without saying anything prior!! It was additional $34 added to our bill. The server wasn’t that great. As soon as we mentioned the crabs tasting old and no good, she stopped checking on us. She only worried about her 1 other table. And then they charged me for using my card to pay! Never ever again. We have been to multiple high end high priced restaurants and never have been charged a “service fee” or for using my card. No wonder the place wasn’t busy.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    Really amazing food. Very good. Nice staff. At least when we went (during COVID-19) we had to call and leave a message for the reservation so I suggest doing so a day in advance. They accommodated us no problem on short notice. Mussels appetizer is huge! I highly recommend this place. Be aware though, at least for us (2 people) they added a 19% service charge, which appeared to be the tip. Not sure why they did this. I would have given more honestly, but that bothered me slightly since nobody pointed it out.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David Jihoon C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to enjoy some fresh seafood! We went on a Sunday evening, around 5pm and wasn’t busy. The restaurant opens at 4pm. There are plenty of free parking at the restaurant. The waitress was really nice and helpful. We ordered King crabs, Fried seafood platter and whole lobster. Market prices may vary for lobster and king crab. The seafood were extremely fresh and the food were excellent. They informed us that if you pay with credit card, there is a 4% fee charge so it would be better paying with cash. Overall, great place to have seafood and enjoy your time here.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Samuel B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was good, expensive as expected but they charge a service charge depending on how many in your party plus will do a charge if you use a credit card. All in all not bad though.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bryon B. 1 year ago on Google
    The good-The food was great.My two friends and I were all satisfied with that.The busboy was quick to take any empty dishes out of the way.The waitress checked on us multiple times during our meal. The bad-If you want a refill on your drink,you're charged the full price of the drink.A 4% service charge if you want to use your credit card.A 19% "service charge" that is a tip for your server.We found that out when we received our bill.If you use the men's room there isn't a lot of personal space at the two urinals and you get smacked by the door on the stall by the person leaving it.It's an odd set up in there.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alesia P. 1 year ago on Google
    Our food was delicious. We were a party of 4 which automatically adds a 19% tip. We purposely paid cash to not incur the credit card fee. We didn’t realize refills weren’t included with the initial purchase. If it’s on the menu, we didn’t read that either. After leaving my positive review last night and reading reviews the owner included a “menu image” showing exactly where the 19% is shared. We tipped our waitress an additional $36.00 which was on top of the 19%. We couldn’t understand why our bill was $180.00 but it now makes sense. Highly disappointed that our waitress didn’t mention the 19% - if they charge it why not be transparent & let people know. If we go back, I will definitely review our check. Double tipping is not cool.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 L C. 8 months ago on Google
    The front desk staff at our hotel recommended this restaurant. I looked up the reviews on line and booked it. Overall it was the most disappointing meal we've had in a long time. I do have to say that the staff was wonderful. They were very friendly and served us quickly. The restaurant was also clean, which is always a big plus. Aside from the lobster bisque soup, which was wonderful, the rest of the meal was pretty awful. The fried calamari was soggy. The soft shell crab was mainly bread crumbs, and, again, it was soggy. The NY Strip steak and the baked potato were so overly seasoned and salty that I couldn't even eat them. How do you mess up a steak and potato? I really wanted to like this restaurant, but the only positives were the staff, cleanliness and the lobster bisque. It wasn't super crowded when we got there, so I really don't think it's because they were overwhelmed with customers. Maybe they had a substitute cook or the cook was having a bad night?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rafael Morales J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Started with lobster bisque soup, then had the snow crab dinner with fries and added a side crabcake. Everything was delicious but I felt the crab cake had a heavy mayonnaise flavor which I can do without. Also, make sure you are aware that they don't have free refills and charge 4% for credit or debit card use. I wasnt told that till I questioned it at the end of the night. Nonetheless I'll be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is not a fancy restaurant. It is an old school AC restaurant with dated decor but the food is great and the cocktails are great. Our meal was pricey but it was well worth it. Lobster, fried shrimp and clams were all delicious. The bread basket that came with the meal had garlic bread that was tpo notch and delicious also. Service was good. Overall this is a very good alternative to the casino restaurants. we will go here again when we return to AC.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike W. 5 years ago on Google
    A solid steak and seafood place! The food is quite delicious. However, it's a bit pricey for the level of food in my opinion (makes sense bc it's a tourist city) and the service can be slow, albeit friendly, sometimes. Overall, I would still recommend this place if you're looking for a good seafood meal in a welcoming environment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark A. 7 months ago on Google
    Food was delicious. The Strip steak was cooked to perfection and it was so big that it took all 4 us to finish. The service was outstanding.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rachel L. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a SCAM! The food was not good. And the service was awful. When they hand you the menu they point out that there is an extra charge for using credit/debit. But don't dare mention that there is an automatic mandatory 20% service charge added to your final check. This is obviously in small print all the way at the bottom of the menu. I just don't understand...why point out 1, but not the other. Why points out the one that can be avoided by paying cash...but that the one that will be charged no matter what... it's sneaky and unethical. I felt so played. I will never return to this place and I hope other people will learn from my mistake.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Janet L. 1 year ago on Google
    My second visit was horrible. Maybe it’s best to go in the summer. I ordered shrimp scampi over linguine, I swear I had cocktail shrimp and store bought scampi sauce. I had one bite and it taste like lemon sauce. They sliced up some fresh garlic. Too expensive for the quality of food. I won’t be going back! The garlic bread was good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shannon R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was such a great choice. A little expensive but the food quality and quantity justifies the cost. Our waitress, Samantha, was awesome. Definitely a treat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kat T. 1 year ago on Google
    Came to enjoy time with family. Ordered the stuffed shrimp and seasoned potato with drawn butter and cocktail sauce along with a side salad and garlic bread. Could not finish it...simply delish!! Staff warm, friendly..allowed us extra time to visit with no pressure to leave. Definitely would recommend and come back🤗

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food as always. Great staff plenty of room

  • 5/5 R W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lobster bis was ok not really no lobster in it, evetythimg fried except the oysters, i wosh u could steam or fye the oysters too ...cool place tho

  • 5/5 Bali B. 11 months ago on Google
    Everything was great! My waitresses Sam And Marissa were amazing, almost psychic, lol. They knew what I wanted and exactly when I wanted it without me even asking. The fried calamari were so good, I ordered a second plate. Crispy, hot and a large portion. Everything on the menu sounded so good so it was hard to decide, but I went with the fried scallops and boy oh boy they were the best I ever had! Again, a large portion and huge! Lightly breaded and very flavorful. I'm definitely going back as soon as I can afford it and yes, it's expensive but you get what you pay for. Want to mention the very attentive bartender, an older gentleman who I think his name is Clyde? He was very kind, patient and described the drinks to me because there were so many I couldn't make up my mind. He also let me sample a beer I wasn't sure about ordering. I have to say the entire establishment, from the waiters, bus people, bartender, hosts and parking attendants, right down to the customers gave off such a warm, happy joyful vibe. It's just a wonderful atmosphere. You should definitely go there.

  • 4/5 Kathleen M. 2 years ago on Google
    We went on Sunday evening around 645 pm. Doors were locked, so we thought it was closed, but someone came to open the door for us. (We found that a bit strange). Maybe they do that for security reasons? Not sure. We were seated quickly and a server came immediately to take a drink order. Not a very big menu, but there is a variety of foods..appetizers, salads, pizza, burgers, seafood, and a few entrees. A bit pricey in my opinion, but the service was good and my husband enjoyed his burger and oven roasted chicken wings.

  • 4/5 Zach A. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was decent and the wait staff was pleasant but the ambiance was kind of strange. Doors were locked when we arrived and we were waiting on the street for a little wondering if we made a mistake or not. The tip added on up front was also strange because I feel like I would tip more if it wasn’t forced. Overall a decent experience

  • 5/5 SToddG 2 years ago on Google
    Met the owner..Cool guy. Came right over and talked to us. The staff were super friendly and fast. It was quiet during our visit, would like to be there on a weekend. Calamari was really 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie J. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing and our server was top notch. We had Lobster Ravioli with shrimp on top Spinach Ravioli with shrimp on top and one with Spaghetti with all the shell fish just can't remember the name of it, each dinner came with a house salad and bread..

  • 4/5 Ryan S. 6 months ago on Google
    Average food, nothing special. Nice selection. Fast and friendly, especially considering how busy they were. Chicken francaise was acceptable. Sauce a little thin. Noodles cooked well.

  • 5/5 Steve O. 4 months ago on Google
    The only complaint is they serve too much food. OMG 😲 🤣🤣 Please stop by if you get a chance. Nice place to dine.

  • 4/5 Ekaterina H. 6 months ago on Google
    Good enough place for lunch or dinner, just make sure not to walk the streets at night as the area isn't the safest.

  • 5/5 Charles D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food, Super friendly Staff, Never a bad time at the AC bar an Grill. Run and Staffed by True Professionals. A Special Shout out to our waitress Samantha who along with rest of staff made us feel special and took great care of us even though the Place was Busy. A+

  • 4/5 Lee B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot to eat. Everything was solid. Great experience. We really enjoyed it.


Call +1 609-348-8080 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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