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Amada

Restaurant Bar Fine dining restaurant Spanish restaurant Tapas restaurant

Upmarket Spanish restaurant & tapas bar featuring dishes from famed TV chef Jose Garces. People often mention delicious, great, dinner, good, menu, birthday, reservation, amazing, service, tapas,


Address

Amada Restaurant, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Website

www.theoceanac.com

Contact

(609) 783-8000

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (822 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (11) great (10) dinner (7) good (7) menu (7) birthday (6) reservation (6) amazing (6) service (6) tapas (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Hazel E. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a dinner there Saturday for my mom’s birthday and we had a blast! The ambiance is so nice especially our view was the beach then their staffs were super nice, friendly and accommodating. Their food were one of the best! These pictures below were my favorites! We really enjoyed our dinner so much! Thank you all and keep up the good work. It makes a difference when they make you feel so comfortable❤️🤗
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Breighanna M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here our first night in AC. Had a reservation but didn’t need it. Sat in the “bird cage” very cute little private table. Food was AMAZING. Would definitely order all of them again. Tried both the red and white sangria and liked the red more. Service was amazing and the hosts were so incredibly nice. Would definitely recommend!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ozgur O. 2 years ago on Google
    I cannot be happier for our visit. It was our anniversary and when i made the online reservation, i asked them to give the best table possible and they honored it. Our server, Roger was a great guy. He was very friendly and the overall service was excellent. The foods were amazing, per Roger advice, we went with Chef Selection and everything was amazing. I will definitely visit again!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best meals I’ve had in my entire life. We chose the chefs selection and was a little nervous not knowing what we were going to get. Well, from the cheese to the tapas to the steak. 100/10. The Brussels sprouts tapas were to die for. I cannot wait to bring more people to eat here! Plus how much more convenient could it be if you are already staying at The Ocean.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eduardo T. 2 years ago on Google
    Upscale Spain cuisine. Tapas and paella 🥘 are delicious but the service is outstanding knowing what drinks to pair with the food. The restaurant has great views of the ocean as you dine and they will make you feel important. Everything is delicious here you can't go wrong. I thought I was in Barcelona Spain
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 uliana b. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my first time there and I will definitely visit again. The design nice those tables has ocean view I love it! Menu was good each meal that we try was tasty!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rokone01 1 year ago on Google
    I need another star to rate this place. Excellent !!!! The food was delicious and so was that a$$ kicking sangria! Atmosphere was superb and the employees treated you like royalty! This is my new go to spot in AC. The sea bass was mouthwatering and so was the rice and vegetables. My fiance and I are hooked.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nancy C. 1 year ago on Google
    We came to spend July 4th weekend at the a Ocean Casino Resort and tried some of the restaurants, one of them was Amada. Our waiter was super friendly and a chatter! We started with the octopus and a couple of drinks as we waited for our paella. The paellas was pretty tasty, as we saw other tables doing tapas, we wished we went tapas style instead but we were not disappointed with the paella. The place has great views if you get to sit by the windows.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel N. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here many times, they never disappoint. The menu is big and you can randomly point at things to order and you’d be more than satisfied with what you get. Servers are also happy to recommend what they like, what the chef suggests, or what most people are ordering. We over ordered and we’re drinking heavily for my bday so the bill was over $100 each, but you can go for less if you don’t order 15 glasses of bourbon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine G. 2 years ago on Google
    We were looking for something different and Amada definitely did it for us! We had a reservation and ended up being 7 minutes late because we were lost inside the hotel/ casino but they took us right in with no problem. When I made the reservation, I asked for the ocean view (bird cage) seating and they fulfilled our request. Service was excellent. Super friendly staff. If you can, please request to have Rodger as your waiter. He made our experience even better. Made us feel right at home. Very knowledgeable about the menu. We ended up getting “La Mesa de Jose”, which is there chef inspired, 4 course dinner… EXQUISITE!! I’m so glad we decided to go this route and I 100% recommend this meal. It’s worth every penny and some. Cocktails were tasty and quite boozy. Also worth every penny.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 eduardoj40 (. 2 years ago on Google
    I had positive and negative experiences last night. Pos: got seated at reservation time of 6pm, attentive waitess Grace, the lamb chop (my entree) was delicious. Neg: bean stew was cold(eat it as is as I was hungry), my wife entree 1/2 lobster was not fully cooked (sent it back, & replacement was served after 25 min), desserts took about 50 minutes to be served (were told of a dessert backlog). My wife and me ordered from a fixed menu for Restaurant Week in AC. We left at 8:30pm
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tiffany D. 2 years ago on Google
    Amada was prompt with our reservation. The restaurant was packed. we requested a table with an ocean view which was great except our table was so dark it made it difficult to see the food when it came out. My boyfriend loved the chefs tasting menu I thought some of the items were a bit salty like the brussel sprouts and chorizo. We were not a fan of the flatbread.The chickpeas didnt have much flavor just tasted like smoked paprika, but overall it was a good meal and the service is 5 star. We were constantly being checked on by multiple people in the restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DAN S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best most delicious food and cocktails! Mori our waiter was awesome and made excellent recommendations. Will definitely go back. We did the chef's choice sample for $90 a person and it was way worth it!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zoee W. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great. Tapas were fantastic. Paella was wonderful and substantial. That being said - do go and indulge. (Being in the service industry, I would be far too harsh regarding my experience with the service) just recognize the 'great resignation' should never have an effect on 'great service' of the staff you have retained.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kenny M. 5 months ago on Google
    My wife and I recently had dinner here for our first time for her birthday. From the moment from the host stand, the hostess initiated with a kind remark and best wishes for my wife’s birthday. Our server Andrew was also fantastic. He was polite, tentative, and well informed as he guided us in how much and what to have for dinner. And the recommendations were fantastic from the lobster, flatbread, and salads. Not only the food will bring us back but more importantly the service will.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim B. 8 months ago on Google
    Went to Amada for the first time last night for my husband's birthday. My son and I have celiac....ironically so did our server. Our server was so helpful and knew exactly what we should eat and not eat. The fryer is not a dedicated fryer so we avoided anything fried. The food was beautifully presented and so scrumptious. There were lots of gluten free options including a dessert. Zero stomach issues and would definitely return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very enjoyable restaurant. Almost all the tables have great ocean views which add to the upscale quality. The menu is tapas style, and there are a lot of great options from small items to larger table pleasers. We had 4 people in the party and everyone was very satisfied with the quality of the food and the portion sizes. The Wagyu NY strip and the Brussel Sprouts were my favorite, and the charcuterie options were great as well.

  • 5/5 Paul P. 2 years ago on Google
    Dessert was creme brulee and an almond crusted pear torte, enjoyed with a tawny port🍷 & ☕ cappuccino. The meats were wagyu NY strip and lamb chops... Perfectly prepared and the sauces on the side delicious and a great accompaniment to the dishes... Asparagus and mushroom risotto with manchego cheese...Tapas plates of serrano jamon, served with caper berries and cornichons...clams with chorizo in wine sauce, crabmeat & manchego cheese stuffed peppers, and pork belly....all perfect. Service was great... We were greeted with two glasses of Sparkling Brut compliments of the chef (we'd let them know it was my birthday when making reservations). Nice wine selection, sangria & cocktail choices varied as well. The only complaint we had was that there are too many interesting things on the menu to try it once lol. #findelicious #food #delicious #eats #goodfood ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 5 months ago on Google
    Me and the lady had a fantastic dinner here! Had the stuffed peppers, sea bass, and some red spiced sangria. Everything was excellent! I am sure the view is much better earlier, but since we had a late dinner you could not see the ocean. Very nice atmosphere. Keep in mind the portions are smaller but the flavor makes up for it.

  • 5/5 C 5 months ago on Google
    10/10! Highly recommended! Absolutely gorgeous restaurant, amazing staff, and the menu is so worth it. The ambiance overall was simply incredible. I loved loved the bird cage dining tables. So unique. Our waiter was amazing. The shared tapas were all delicious. The garlic shrimp absolutely delicious. The sauce is so good with the bread. The clams were so fresh and tasty. The Brussel sprouts so good and crunchy. The lobster is a must. It was worth every penny. Everything was tasty, mouth watering, appealing and delectable. Only suggestion is they need to add rainbow sprinkles to the birthday martini it’s only right lol

  • 3/5 Kimberlee S. 8 months ago on Google
    My overall experience wasn't bad. Service wasn't bad. My Brussel Sprouts were delicious. Garlic shrimp lacked flavor. My deviled eggs were pretty good, but I'm curious as to what they did with the other half of the second egg, since they only served 3 halves instead of the full 2 eggs (4 halves) My lambchops were super tender and juicy, but were not seasoned well at all. They did come with 3 dipping sauces, so maybe that's why. The sauces were good, but I like for my meat to have flavor without me having to dip it, though. (That's just my preference).

  • 5/5 Ginger J. 5 months ago on Google
    This place was fantastic, the food was delicious and amazing, the staff was awesome. Beautiful set up. The drinks were fantastic also. Definitely going back.

  • 5/5 Bridget S. 4 months ago on Google
    We loved everything! Got the octopus, lamb, chicken, scallops, tuna, deviled eggs, Brussels and mushroom rice. Can't way to come back for pork!

  • 2/5 Judy W. 6 months ago on Google
    Hostess should probably work at Applebees. Food was only ok. Nothing special or exceptional. Seafood Paella seemed like the rice was baked and the seafood was grilled separately and then it was assembled rather than cooked together. Don't bother dressing up. Gym clothes are fine. This place had more hype..than it deserved.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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