The sound was good; I'll give them that. Otherwise, the room feels like any other hotel or…read moreconvention center box that gets converted into a concert venue. Seating is not permanent theater seating. They were chairs I imagine are reconfigured around round tables for a wedding another time. It felt very spread out and like a convention keynote. But if you really like the performer, I suppose you can overlook that and enjoy the show. Free parking was nice! We skipped the valet and used self-park in the garage. They waived us all through after the show so there was no fee.

A slew of good things to say about the Music Box at Borgata. First, they have their own box office…read morefor 'Day of show' convenience. The Music Box is located alongside the casino near the Borgata buffet. The location makes it very easy to enter comfortably right before showtime. The Music Box is not Borgata's main showroom, but instead a medium size venue with about 1000 seats. There are floor seats and elevated seating to suit most people's needs. You'll get a great view and sound from just about anywhere. If you're seeing a rock band, the first few floor seat rows to the side of stage may be too close to the speakers. They do have a bar within the theater with basic drinks. The venue is well-staffed with experienced help to ensure a smooth show.

The only comedy club in town run by comedians. It's in the back of what appears to be an abandoned…read moreshopping mall. Brutal hilarious jokes.

I love cheesy things and just had to at least once check out the Legends in Concert Show while in…read moreAtlantic City recently. I did not know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised! This is actually a really good show with very talented performers. Great singing and dancing all around and goes by really quick for 90 minutes. By the end you kind of wish they would do a few more songs. Where else could you see the talents of Justin Timberlake, Liza Minelli, Michael Jackson, and Elvis all on the same stage? Each performer was terrific and kept in character the whole time. You could tell that each were professionally trained singers, and each did their personas spot-on in full costume. Plus, there was some interaction with the audience and a good amount of humor involved too. It was a lively and fast paced show that takes place in a small theater located at Bally's. Good view from any seat and the sound system is perfect. Sure, the audience had an older crowd feel to it, but it was mixed in with younger too, and all seemed to enjoy themselves here. You leave this show smiling and the price is right too. An added bonus is that I hit a $1000 payout on a slot machine before we headed out of Bally's! Elvis has left the building! Thank you! Thank you very much!

My sister and I caught the show at Harrahs last Saturday night . Just amazing and worth every $$…read more Our night had Sting , Whitney Houston, Cher and Elvis . Every one of those performers was like watching and hearing the real person . True professionals and truly entertaining!!

My wife and I settled into the Borgata Lobby Bar for a nightcap last night, the way one settles…read moreinto a thought that is not quite satisfying but will do in the moment. There was a live pianist taking requests, and he was good. Competent, even charming, although his frequent reminders that songs will be played in order of greatest tip to least made us think his salary was entirely gratuity based. He played what people wanted to hear across a wide spread of genres, which is a kind of small miracle. Still, it felt like a watered down substitute for something that once had a pulse. The ghost in the room was Gypsy Bar, which used to offer actual live music on weekends. Closing it was, in my opinion, a small but meaningful cultural error. Now, between B Bar, Long Bar, and this place, the Borgata has achieved a kind of perfectly acceptable sameness. Three bars, none of them offensive, none of them memorable. My wife ordered her usual gin and tonic, a drink that asks for very little and is satisfied when it receives it. I went with a Sazerac, motivated by the presence of absinthe, which I had somehow avoided my entire life. It turns out absinthe does not cause hallucinations, unless you count the fleeting belief that you are having a more interesting drink than everyone else. Still, it was well made and nicely presented, as was hers. Service was slow, which felt odd given that the bar was not especially crowded. Not neglectful, just unhurried in a way that made you aware of time passing. Prices were what one expects in a casino hotel lobby. High enough to remind you where you are. In the end, it is fine. Perfectly fine. You'll probably get a pretty good drink, you might hear a pleasant song, and except for your wallet, you'll leave no worse off than when you arrived. But you may also find yourself remembering something better that used to exist in the same building, and wondering why it doesn't anymore. Four stars, though at least half of one of them is doing a fair amount of emotional labor.

Delicious cocktails. I ordered the espresso martini and pisco sour and they were both so good and…read moreSTRONG! I enjoyed the live music they had and the service was exceptional. The waitress was on point! Before my glass was empty she was there asking if I wanted another. Highly recommend trying there drinks. Downside: no snacks available to order.

This club is very convenient, always something going on and a welcoming warm friendly vibe…read more The sound quality is good there has been limited lighting at the shows I've attended. The DJ's are placed awkwardly at the bar level not on the dance floor, they played excellent vinyl selections between sets. Upstairs has been closed, higher attendance would definitely elevate the vibe. Good time friendly staff.

Live music selections are hit and miss. Bar staff is…read moreinattentive, drinks are priced for Boardwalk location Excellent dance floor and light display Clean restrooms Convenient location Door Security is attentive and professional Given the right night and music? This place is an absolute riot of fun. Give a less than favorable performance at this location? And the audience will eat the performers' confidence alive.

Great newly-built concert venue. Can function as a full seated theater, standing room only, or…read moreboth. What I love most is the talent that the theater features. I have seen big names like Buddy Guy, Black Eyed Pease, and Lenny Kravitz. Definitely worth hopping on a flight to experience what the theater has to offer.

I visited Ovation Hall during my first-ever trip to Atlantic City. I was pleasantly surprised by…read morethe venue, and I'd definitely considering coming back for another show. I saw the Totally Tubular festival, which was a variety show of several 80s bands. (The original acts, not cover bands.) The venue is located inside the Ocean Casino Resort. Ovation Hall is medium sized--definitely not intimate, but also nothing like a true arena. Acoustics were pretty good, and there are giant TVs on each side of the stage to see closeups of the performers. Overall the show went smoothly, with only one or two minor technical glitches, which seemed pretty good for the first night of a showcase tour. A friend and I sat on the side of the venue and still had a clear view. I thought it was worth it for $50 tickets (per person). This was a winter show, so none of the summertime beach traffic. The casino was busy but not overwhelmingly so. It was pretty easy to find parking and locate the venue inside. (Also it's not very smoky inside.) There are drinks available in Ovation Hall itself as well as small snacks. You can get more substantial food outside in the casino. Overall, I had a good experience at Ovation Hall, and I'll keep it on my radar for future shows.

Miller light is $11.00, and it's not cold. The full foam bucket should have been a giveaway!…read more Save your time and money.

I've seen many casino bars in my lifetime and few have the versatility and space that Mountain Bar…read morebrings to the table (#1). Bally's may not rank high on the resort echelon in Atlantic City and it's not out of the question to consider Mountain Bar one of its greatest assets. (#2) For starters, Mountain Bar is no puny bar. Compared to many other casino bars, it is a true sprawl and quite spacious. It absolutely embodies the "wild west" theme of the casino and offers pretty extensive seating all throughout the bar and various tables. They also have a number of beer pong tables, a mechanical bull, a dedicated stage and dance floor, and a motorized toy train that rides atop the rocky wall decor at the top of the venue. They have dedicated DJs, mini concerts, and drink specials constantly, which brings in a serious crowd nightly. Drinks wise, it reminds me a lot of what a dive bar might serve. A lot of sweet cocktails and basic concoctions, but the pour is pretty serious. Many of the drinks can be hard to down given the harshness of bottom shelf liquor and limited stuff on tap. When in doubt, go for shots. I think the bartenders could be friendlier; something tells me they're jaded from the constant flow of drink tickets, lousy tippers, and general dbaggery. The patrons range from bridge and tunnel to sleazy and slimy, which makes for a rough mingling session if needs be. I always maintain that bringing one's own (good) company will triumph over everything. ___________ (#1) See what I did there? (#2) If the casino bar is the main attraction, something is wrong.

When I visit Atlantic City I always come to the Hard Rock as my friends get room stays there and…read moreI'm always guaranteed a few visits to the Icon VIP Lounge by my friends who get perks from gambling. VIP Lounge means it's a perk for Hard Rock Icon & X-Card holders only. The food is buffet style but when they serve the prime rib and their mashed potatoes you're in Heaven. It's one of the better nights of the buffet selections of food. The mashed potatoes are whipped up so much and perfect amount of butter that are out of this world. I lucked out with a medium rare piece of beef of my choose. They also always have shrimp cocktail, salads, sandwiches, soup and dessert. They offer you unlimited alcoholic beverages of your choice. You can help yourself and sit where you want as I like sitting at the bar area. The bartenders are so nice and make you feel right at home.

We've been coming to AC for years. We used to stay at Harrah's for their indoor pool, but now we…read morestay at Hard Rock for the beach. I recently went out with a couple of friends who play here often -- I believe they're high rollers -- and sometimes we get invited to Icon and enjoy their brunch. I'm usually not a buffet-style food person, but I love it here. They have all my favorites: made-to-order omelets, smoked salmon, crispy bacon -- all the protein I need. And for those who want fruit, salads, cakes, or sweets, you name it -- they probably have it. They also serve good coffee and pretty much any alcoholic drink you'd want. And they always have the same waitress -- she's great.