41 Best Bars near Absecon

“I came here on a Saturday night with some friends to grab a few drinks and eat some appetizers. We were definitely expecting a larger crowd, as mentioned by their other customers. Unfortunately we didn't get to experience the "hangtime" that is word of mouth in this area, but their service was phenomenal regardless. They have a large bar, centered around a few tables. Their menu is exactly what you'd expect from a pub, with sandwiches, burgers, salads, flatbreads, pizza, etc. They have a more upscale twist to their food selection, and my favorite item was the meat and cheese board. Definitely not something I would've guessed came served to our table (outside of wine tasting lol). The waitress, I believe her name was Nicole, was sweet, quick, and made lovely suggestions. This place is great! I only took a star off because I wish they had more weekly specials, but it's still a wonderful place to visit.“

“So far so goodwe went for lunch, decent midday specials. It’s your basic bar no fancy drinks/alcohol but it’s what you need when you’re looking to chill after work or for a daydrinking session!Crab bisque is pretty good. A bit reminiscent of the prior establishments version so you shouldn’t b disappointed if that’s what you looking for.Lorraine the bartender fits right in she should be a pleasant addition to your good time!“

“I went here for a birthday party. The food was pretty good. The only problem I had was I thought it was an open bar but there was a mix up. It was only the first round of drinks that were covered. The crab chowder was great. The crab cakes were okay. The key lime pie was great. I will come back again.“

“The atmosphere was elegant and old school sexy. The waiter Omar was so very respectful and engaging/ this restaurant will be first on my list every time I come this way.Clean, family, friends, great memories. I see why this place knife & Fork has stood the test of time. I thank the staff the Chef's and management...“

“Had a fantastic wrap up to the week at Morton's! Sat at a table in the bar area and had Jack as our server. He was fantastic, the perfect combination of professional and friendly, he was available exactly when you needed him, anticipated needs as courses came out and made the dining experience a joy. Our food was fantastic and their tag line of "the best steak anywhere" is true. The filet mignon we had was exceptionally flavorful and tender as was the lobster tail. The manager JoJo would stop to insure that everything was excellent and that our needs were being met which they were on all levels. Outstanding dining experience - great prelude to kick off the weekend. Thank you Morton's!“

“Due to a bad experience we had at a different Outback location several years ago, we stopped going to Outback restaurants.But we decided to give this location a try while on vacation in Atlantic City and we were not disappointed.Location was great, restaurant was clean, waitress was attentive and friendly. The food was great.The only thing that I didn’t like was the buffalo chicken wings. They use wings that are very large in size. Blue cheese tasted like an artificial flavor not real blue cheese. Wings were also very greasy.Overall a good experience and would definitely go back.Parking: Plenty of parking“

“This place is amazing every time. Great food, great drinks, and an amazing staff. The food is always perfect and great appetizers as well. The spring drink menu was great, the lavender martini is a must try! Staff is always friendly and attentive. The piano player is always a great touch as well. I come to this restaurant as often I can.“

“This is THE place to be. I am so so so happy something like this has opened up in Moorestown. It is truly a fun place to hang out. Good community, joy, great food, fun atmosphere. Thank you truly for the incredible humans of Ryfe for bringing this light and play to our community. I can't wait to see what unfolds!“

“Had the Cape May Always Ready on draft. They serve it in a frosted glass, my god that was good. To eat I had the gochujang chicken sandwich, which was great. The fries are the best fries I’ve ever had. The bar tenders are very friendly as well.“

“Meet up with some friends while we were in town. Absolutely fantastic food. Service was excellent. The atmosphere is very cozy yet eloquent. Highly recommend. We had the grilled lamb lolichops and Brussel sprouts as an appetizer. Phenomenal. First time I've had Brussel sprouts and actually enjoyed them. I had the veal milanese. Which was also delicious. My wife had Warner's bouillabaisse which was loaded with shrimp, scallops, fish, and clams. Absolutely fantastic. We are very likely to return the next time we are in town.“

“My wife and I went there for dinner the other day and it was absolutely fantastic. Ella was our server and she was just wonderful as is the rest of the staff. We had the Vaca Fritta, Pollo Asado, and for dessert the Flan. All amazing dishes!“

“Everything was absolutely amazing! In our parry thete was 2 adults and 2 children under 8. The server was great with the kids, talking with them and being super understanding when they switched their food wants.There were a lot of specials to pick from. The 2 we picked out were amazing (flounder and salmon).The atmosphere is always welcoming and I can't wait to go back!In the pictures are chocolate moose, key like pie, and carrot cake. They were all SOO good.“

“Hands down best French onion soup in Atlantic County. I'm a long time customer and this is my neighborhood bar. The drinks are cold. The bartenders are feisty. There's not a bad meal on the menu. The hardest part about going is deciding what to eat, because it's all great!“

“I don't even know where to start. One of the best comfort foods ever! Chicken n Waffles, Double O onion Burger, and my favorite the chicken sandwich with pepper jack cheese! OH! And they have amazing award-winning burgers! It's a win-win place! You will not be disappointed!This is a good as home and fills a hole when the craving strikes. The atmosphere is great and the staff is very friendly. I will definitely go back again!“

“We just stumbled on this place after spending a small fortune in Carmine's next door. Well the food was delicious and well seasoned. The service was great as well. Definitely enjoyed and I will stop by again whenever I'm in Atlantic City.“

“Stopped by Smitty's Clambar, a spot that's been on my radar given my globe-trotting palate. Ordered the fried clams, hoping for a standout experience. They were good, fresh with a non-greasy batter – exactly what you'd expect from a place known for seafood.However, considering the other local joints I've tried, Smitty's clams didn't necessarily stand head and shoulders above. Given the reputation of the place, I was expecting a bit more of a wow factor.The ambiance is nostalgic, and there's a lively buzz that speaks of its popularity. But be prepared: the wait was longer than I'd have liked.If I had to rate my experience, I'd hover around a 3.5 to 4. Not mind-blowing, but certainly not bad. I appreciate the quality, but for a place with Smitty's renown, I was hoping for that extra punch. Still, worth a visit if you're in the area, but manage your expectations.All said and done, every place has its charm, and my journey's far from over. Hey, if you've got that wanderlust itch like me, follow my trail on Google! I'll be serving up more travel tales, dishing out the deets on must-visit spots, and even giving you the scoop on places to sidestep. Buckle up for a fun ride, and here's to more adventures and awesome eats! Cheers to the road less traveled and the stories it unfolds! ?✈️?? (And yes, even to the clams that keep us guessing!) Catch you on the flip side!“

“I was a bit disappointed with our dining experience. To start, the bartender never acknowledged me, even getting a tonic water immediately for a server who said, "when you get a chance." I found the branzino to be lacking in flavor and the chocolate molten cake particularly dry with no molten filling to be found. The service wasn't bad but not great either- dinner took over two hours. Just not the best experience I've had there. They definitely need to upgrade their desserts. I tried two and neither were great.“

“This is a nice little place to stop and have a drink. I am fairly certain it is the first location on the boardwalk that serves alcohol, they have sports on the Televisions, some music playing outside as well as some outdoor seating...it's a family business and they're making improvements steadily.“

“It was recently renovated so everything inside is clean and fairly new. The service is fantastic, even though a few guys have a bit of Jersey attitude, and while they occasionally sound snarky they are always on point. You never wait for a thing. The food, well it's not Bobby Flay, but it's consistently great for the price. We nearly always get the filet. We picked broccoli this time to go with and didn't get mashed potatoes since the steak comes on a huge hash brown soaked in all the steak goodness and sauce, and found it (the broccoli) a bit below par comparatively. {Broccoli Rant} (It's just "sautéed" broccoli, so if the broccoli isn't great you can't do much with it. I would have at least trimmed off the brownish stalk ends,) and when I asked for butter on it when I ordered, I got the "it's on the table" aforementioned attitude, even though he went ahead and asked the chef to put it on there anyway. You had to cut it with the steak knife and had no seasoning on it at all. It came plain or garlic/oil and that often means olive which the hubby doesn't tolerate well in large amounts.... Anyway at $16 I was disappointed since I love broccoli. {/end broccoli rant} Everything else was fantastic. The steak was cooked perfectly, the bread they serve is phenomenal, and I always get the crème brûlée, which is pretty great here.“

“Great spot to grab some food and drinks! We were visiting family who live in the area and we stopped in for dinner and drinks. We got lucky and were seated right away near the second bar in the back. Our server was very friendly and attentive. They had a good selection of beers, I had a Mango Cart. They also had some fun mixed drinks on the menu that I hope to try next time. My Buffalo chicken wrap was yummy! It came with a bag of chips but you can upgrade to fries. They had a kids menu, which was appreciated since my son was with us. I know it says it everywhere but just another reminder, it's CASH ONLY. They do have an ATM machine inside.“

“Loved the food and the service was expeditiously fast! The reason I am giving the atmosphere 3 stars is because the live music was amazing I just wish I could’ve vibed out and relax after I had eaten, just sip a drink and watch the live music show. But their policy states you can only stay for 90 mins so it makes you feel somewhat rushed. I do understand it gets busy and they have to accommodate everyone and make their money but it can make you feel rushed out.Parking: Parking is very hard to find on the weekend“

“WOWSIE!! This place is a gem. Staying at the nearby Marriott and in need of an authentic Italian meal - superior pizza and antipasto combo in an aesthetic ambience did not disappoint- coming from picky relatives of the famous Julia Child. Please visit if in Galloway - and the waitresses were super sweet too. Overhead music could and should be switched to jazz - Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, etc . music but won’t lower rating because of it.“

“I'm beyond impressed with this incredible hotel. From start to finish, top to bottom, this resort is sublime. The service from the moment we pulled up to the valet was superb. We highly recommend valet which was only $40 for the whole weekend. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Friday night in December. No line to check in. I had booked the super saver option- I booked early so I saved tons. I figured with such savings we'd be in a low floor, no view room. Boy was I wrong. 30th floor, second room from the end overlooking the beautiful Atlantic ocean! The rooms are huge! And clean! And so well-appointed. While there, we not only had a great time but won over $100 on the penny slots!Not only will we be back but I plan on checking out more Hard Rock hotels and resorts due to this awesome stay!“

“Checked out Sunrise after work and had a fantastic experience. They had a wide range of flavors on their drink menu. The manager, Jasmine, helped guide us through some specialty drinks. The bartender did a great job balancing the drink. While there I learned they host special events like a sushi night and live music. Will definitely be coming back.“

“Everything we had was delicious. The resurrection by chocolate was my favorite dessert there. The death by chocolate cocktail was amazing as well. The service was great! The workers were very sociable and welcoming. I definitely recommend Bar 32.“

“Food was DELICIOUS had the hot honey mixed with garlic Parm wings and fries was great! Service was great! Drinks were straight sugar water was supposed to be long island iced tea maybe they thought we wanted Virgin drinks because there wasn't an oz of alcohol in any of our drinks. My friends french dip sandwich roast beef taste spoiled“

“Unsere Kellnerin und somit der Service waren fantastisch. Leider mussten wir etwas länger auf die Getränke und das Essen warten, aber es war sehr lecker und mehr aus ausreichend. Wir haben uns einmal durch die Karte bestellt: Salat, Sandwich, Jamabalaya und Chicken Terriyaki. Hier kann man gut essen gehen, die Portionsgrössen machen die Preise realistisch.“

“Quality steaks and sides and cocktails!! Was already a few drinks in so it all went down smoother haha! Our server was great, the old fashioneds were delish with Bulleit, filet mignon were fresh and tender, even the bread and butter delighted! Thank you for the experience!“

“Best alcohol slushies you will ever have! These have a high amount of alcohol, which is worth the price. They come in so many flavors and different combinations that are great for anyone's taste buds! The drinks were huge and I love that we could take it around with us! I highly recommend this place, it is a 10/10.“

“Went at lunch time. Definitely a local dive bar. Food prices were pretty reasonable for a shore town bar. Beer selection was pretty good with 15 beers on tap. Parking looks like it could be an issue later at night. Has pool tables and a number of tV’s. Food is basic bar food. Bartender was courteous and efficient.“

“A special place in AC made way more special by Pam. She made our experience so great we were back 3 times in under 24 hrs. Thank you Pam (her presence actually somehow made the food taste even better), we can’t wait to come back and eat roast beef (hot with cheese and jus) and pizza!“

“Traveled to the area for a special event & the night before I found this gem. Their wings are their specialty & I tried their Mild/BBQ sauce, which was amazing!!! Since they're right near the water I then tried the Broiled Flounder, which was wonderful! I even dipped my fries in the extra wing sauce and just wow!! I also enjoyed talking with the Philly Sports fans, they were knowledgeable and very welcoming to this Boston guy. I would absolutely go back next time I'm here!!“

“I had the Cajun Grilled Octopus and Seafood Bisque both were delicious. The Bisque was hearty, more like a chowder, but absolutely delicious! My wife had the Cobb salad, the chicken was cubed, tasty, salad full of crumbled blue cheese and a really good blue cheese dressing . Add the view and drinks, winner winner Octopus dinner.“

“WOOF! WOOF! Hello everyone! I am Charli, the adorable mini labradoodle who has been a loyal patron of the biergarten since I was just a tiny 8 week old pup.From the moment I first spotted this oasis located right off the boardwalk I knew I was in for something special. The outdoor seating area is simply pawsome. It's spacious shaded with umbrellas and adorned with benches, tables, and outdoor games for humans. There's always a gentle ocean breeze that keeps my tail wagging. And the fairy lights strung up overhead create a magical ambiance at night.Now lets talk about the food and all those craft beers and fancy drinks my humans so enjoy. I never met a pup who didn't like the smell of freshly grilled sausages . The texas size hot pretzel and the cheese curds are my favorite. I sneak a few when no one is looking -- don't tell !But the best part? The staff here is five paws up!! A special bark out for Patty, Thomas, Grace, Maria, Madison,Tim and Michael just to name a few. They treat me like the royalty I am. I get head pats, belly rubs, and a nice cup of fresh cold water ----even the other patrons love dogs as much as I love them.I can honetsly bark - this outdoor biergarten is my happy place.So if you are a pup or a human looking for a tail-wagging good time, this is the spot to be. WOOF - Love Charli.“

“Decent place. Out of a lot of beers but there was an unseasonably nice weekend so they got smoked. Understandable. I've had much better Manhattans. Stick with the beers. We didn't eat there but the menu looked amazing so I gave a 5“

“It was a little loud to a Phillies game at the bar. Our server went above and beyond . I don't usually get gravy,but asked for it on the side. It came in a dish and I was able to bounce utensils on it. The consistency was a thick jello.Kid-friendliness: From the hostess to the server excellent“

“It is located in the Ocean Casino. We walked in when it had just opened. Staff is super attentive and pleasant.Did some slots at the Ocean and sorry to report, no big jackpot for us. But we had a blast. Just wear comfortable footwear because the place is ginormous. Definitely will return.“

“Absolutely mind blowing NY STRIP ??Was sadden when Wolfgang’s left but definitely more happy tonight.Thank you ?? to head chef Aram Mardigian! Quite simply the best steak I’ve had in Atlantic City since Borgata opened! WOW ? ???You deserve the best, give this venue a try ??“

“Amazingly underrated spot that I always always visit when in AC! Kirsten takes such good care of you no matter what kind of cocktail you’re looking for. Decor is amazing and I always notice something different every time I’m there. Go for the show(which is also incredible) stay for the atmosphere and incredible service and cocktails.“

“A truly wonderful & relaxing venue to enjoy a glass of wine. ??The piano man is playing some amazing notes ? this Friday evening. Songs by request ??Just completed an 80 miles ride in stormy conditions toward Cape May. Very pleased that I made it back safely without UBER.The Lobby bar is a great spot to grab a drink while you are contemplating the game plan for the evening!“

“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.“