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    A starting point for exploring Atlantic City

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

    Restaurant

    Moments at Scannicchio’s

    Restaurant · 2647 Fairmount Ave

    Moments at Scannicchio’s in Atlantic City serves classic Italian cuisine with live music on select nights, creating a traditional and charming atmosphere, while also providing a vibrant bar experience with live DJs and…

    Restaurant

    Cardinal

    Restaurant · 201 S New York Ave

    Cardinal is a New American restaurant located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the Orange Loop neighborhood. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes, including small plates, mid plates, and burgers. Some of the small…

    Restaurant

    ByrdCage

    Restaurant · 3426 Atlantic Avenue

    ByrdCage is in Atlantic City's University District and offers a gluten-free menu and cocktails. Street parking and a parking lot on Boston Avenue are listed.

    Restaurant

    Dock's Oyster House

    Restaurant · 2405 Atlantic Avenue

    Dock's Oyster House is a restaurant located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, offering seafood and steak in a cozy and elegant dining room with nightly piano music and a bustling happy hour. The restaurant has been owned…

    Restaurant

    Knife and Fork Inn

    Restaurant · 3600 Atlantic Ave

    The Knife & Fork Inn has been in operation for over a century and is one of the oldest establishments in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This steak and seafood restaurant has a long history, dating back to its origins as an…

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Sporting goods shop

    adidas Outlet Store Atlantic City

    Sporting goods shop · 101 North Arkansas Avenue

    adidas Outlet Store Atlantic City is a sporting-goods shop on 101 North Arkansas Avenue in Atlantic City.

    Thrift shop

    Alcove Thrift Shop

    Thrift shop · 319 E Jimmie Leeds Rd Suite 205

    Alcove Thrift Shop is a thrift shop on 319 E Jimmie Leeds Rd Suite 205 in Atlantic City.

    Florist

    Atlantic City Flower Shop

    Florist · 2329 Atlantic Ave

    Atlantic City Flower Shop is a florist on 2329 Atlantic Ave in Atlantic City.

    (609) 345-5951

    Sporting goods shop

    Bass Pro Shops

    Sporting goods shop · 30 Christopher Columbus Boulevard

    Bass Pro Shops is a sporting-goods shop on 30 Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Atlantic City.

    Gift shop

    Boardwalk Gifts & Souvenirs

    Gift shop · 1327 Boardwalk

    Boardwalk Gifts & Souvenirs is a gift shop on 1327 Boardwalk in Atlantic City.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Art gallery

    Atlantic Galleries

    Art gallery · 1517 Boardwalk

    Atlantic Galleries is a art gallery on 1517 Boardwalk in Atlantic City.

    Art gallery

    The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University

    Art gallery · 2200 Fairmount Ave

    The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University houses artist studios, galleries, shops, and a flexible workshop/classroom. It also includes a 1,200-square-foot satellite gallery of The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton…

    Art gallery

    Wentworth Gallery

    Art gallery · Hard Rock Casino-Wentworth Gallery

    Wentworth Gallery is a art gallery on Hard Rock Casino-Wentworth Gallery in Atlantic City.

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