Disappointing Experience at Amada We will never return to Amada. There are simply too many other dining options available. It makes us wonder if the Ocean Resort intentionally hires the most incompetent servers. Upon being seated, our server, who introduced himself as Roger, approached us with an unusual demeanor reminiscent of a character from The Sopranos. While his personality was memorable, it felt out of place. He quickly rattled off the specials and took our drink orders before disappearing. When he returned with our drinks, we placed our food orders. Two of us chose the special Ceviche appetizer, one ordered "Prawns" (which were far from jumbo), and another opted for the Goat Cheese and Fig Jam. The "Prawns" and Goat Cheese arrived, but we were left waiting for the Ceviche. After about ten minutes, as we finished our other dishes, a food runner came to clear our plates and set down fresh utensils. We inquired about the missing Ceviche, but the runner had no idea what we were talking about. Where was our server? Nowhere to be found. The runner went back to the kitchen and returned to inform us that the Ceviche was still being prepared. Frustrated, we decided to cancel the appetizers. Three of us ordered the "special" Salmon over Risotto, while one person ordered a special 40oz steak cooked medium, as promised by Roger. When the food arrived, we received the salmon but no steak. Roger casually strolled by and asked how everything was. We informed him about the missing Ceviche, and he replied, "Oh, I'll get them now." We had to remind him that we had already canceled them, as they wanted to serve the appetizers alongside our entrees. Finally, the steak arrived, but it was already sliced and far from medium. It was practically mooing. We sent it back, and by this time, our salmon had gone cold. The second steak that came out was an improvement but still a hard medium rare. To top it off, the steak was so full of gristle that we ended up bagging it for our dog. When the check did arrive, this Server decided it was a good idea to tell us that the table next door kept ordering items which the kitchen "ran out on." This was NOT just 1 Special sold out, but a litany of Menu Items. It was awkward to hear this from an employee of the restaurant. And he was laughing about it. We're pretty sure the table next to us didn't find it amusing. No class for sure Rog. In summary, our experience at Amada was incredibly disappointing. The service was abysmal, and the food did not meet expectations. Roger might want to consider a different line of work. Just saying. read more

This review is specific towards the service from the hostess. The food itself is fine. Our experience: We had a reservation for 8:30 for 12 people on a Saturday night. We called ahead 3 weeks in advance to confirm this reservation, then followed up shortly before the dinner to reconfirm. This was a double birthday dinner so it was important to us that our reservation was confirmed. At around 8pm, we saw a large table that could seat up to 14 empty and available. We asked to be seated there, and the hostess was not interested in helping, just said no and refused to elaborate further. We did not push and simply asked to please let us know when a table was open so we could make our way back over. Come the time of dinner, we are told to wait another 45 minutes since the table wasn't ready. (What is the point of a reservation?) At this point, our group was getting hungry, so we just asked if the staff could push two bar tables together and we would just eat there. It was rather uncomfortable and dimly lit; these tables are for people eating at the bar and to watch the TV's, not for a proper birthday dinner. I have a strong suspicion it's because our entire group was Asian, and not a white-passing group. The empty table that could seat 14 was given to a group that just walked in and asked to be seated, instead of us, who called ahead, made reservations, and confirmed. A waitress even apologized to us during dinner that we weren't able to be seated at a proper table, and that she did not understand why the hostess didn't care to seat us at a proper table and instead gave away a suitable table to a group that walked in versus had a reservation. The fact that the waitress went out of her way to apologize to us shows us that we were valid in feeling mistreated by the hostess. Aside from the problems with just getting seated, the food itself took a while to come out (30-45 minutes). All in all, would not recommend. The food here isn't special enough to put up with vaguely racially-charged mistreatment. As a person of color and still a paying customer, I'm not surprised, just disappointed. read more

This is probably the best place to eat at if you are visiting Ocean. For dinner the table shared the tasting menu which included: The CHARCUTERÍA Y QUESOS - which was a super nice selection of options from the chef. COCA DE ALCACHOFAS Y SETAS ARTICHOKE & MUSHROOM Black Truffles, Manchego - This was one of the best small plates we got served. DÁTILES BACON-WRAPPED DATES Almonds, La Peral - Well, I take that back, maybe this was the best one! ENTRECÔTE 10 oz, Wagyu NY Strip, Snake River Farms - Amazingly, we actually could have passed on this one. There were a few others as well, including dessert. Overall, everything was very good to great and service was a bit on the "too quick" side, especially after being told things would take a while since they were busy. It was getting to the point where we were shuffling things on the table just to make room. Yes, it could have been better paced. Yet, in summary, like I started, this has been the best meal I have had at the Ocean. Is it a destination meal? Probably not, but if you are here then certainly make this your top choice. read more

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Came on a weekend night and it was busy. Recommend reservations here. The service was friendly and timely. The plates are on the smaller side. We had the Wagyu steak, garlic shrimp and clams con chorizo. All were very flavorful! The gin and tonic bar gives you a huge drink for the price. I would come back here and recommend trying at least once! read more

Amada - Wagyu Steak - Tapas Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Food was solid although nothing mind blowing. The service is horrendous though. Don't bother coming here for a special occasion like a birthday. Put in the notes that it was my fiancé's birthday thinking we would get a decent table by the water (nope) or the server would at the minimum acknowledge it and bring something out at the end (nope). Nothing. Why even have the option to put a special occasion when making the reservation if you're not going to acknowledge it? The type of stuff that separates just okay restaurants from good ones. read more

I wouldn't call it 'fine dining'. The presentation was good but taste is what matters... 2 stars at best. Many dishes were lukewarm or cold, crispy dishes were not crispy, and blend. There's not much to say about this place. Once is good enough. read more

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Came here to celebrate my girlfriends birthday, and the experience was so lovely and thoughtful. We were seated in this gorgeous carriage-like table, but our server, Raul was the standout, being extremely attentive throughout the dinner. Cherry on top was the dessert and champagne presented at the end of the dinner! read more

I want to preface this review by saying that I absolutely love Amada (in Philly) and it is one of my favorite restaurants. We've been to the AC location now for the third time and we have always had a pleasant time. Unfortunately this last time we left super dissatisfied. Our party of 11 spent over a grand on our meal. $350 of that was spent on partially burnt paella and $75 on burnt Wagyu. When I say burnt I don't mean nicely charred, like our other cuts of meat we ordered, such as our cowboy steak, shrimp, and pork. I mean so burnt that they were inediblely bitter and basically tasted like soot. We ended up asking them to remake the Wagyu, so the server took it back to the kitchen, but came out and said the chef recommended that we just order a different plate because that's how it's supposed to be. Um, ok. I've had Wagyu many times and burnt beyond consumption is not how it is supposed to be served, but whatever. We decided not to order another plate since we had the giant paella anyway. But, they STILL charged us for the Wagyu! If they were going to charge us (which any reputable restaurant shouldn't) then they should've at the very least given us our steak back! How can they charge us for food that they didn't even give us? This last meal put a bitter taste in our mouths, figuratively and literally. ETA: After contacting them 3 times, they finally offered to refund us ALMOST the full amount of the steak, which doesn't really "resolve" the issue as the manager below responded. read more

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Amada still has its ambiance intact. The food continues to be good and offers a nice dining experience overall. read more

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My review is SO LONG OVERDUE! This place was quite a wonderful experience, made memorable and personal thanks to a wonderful server we met named Andrew. Andrew was the prime example of upmost hospitality, high quality service, and the impressive knowledge of the Amada menu. He was able to make recommendations upon recommendations, plus, he was charming and very funny. My husband and I really enjoyed chatting and ordering different items from the menu throughout our dinner. We enjoyed the appetizer The CHARCUTERÍA Y QUESOS ( a mixed board of meats and cheese) the complimentary tuna and capers, the Brussel sprouts, octopus, the special cut of black pork, and the olive oil cake. We ordered champagne and their blood orange cocktail. They offer a full bar and top shelf selections. The ambiance is cosy, romantic and spacious. I came for a later reservation and I felt like I had plenty of space and comfort. read more

Sat for 20-30 minutes without ever being acknowledged, while watching three other tables that sat after us be helped.

Every dish is perfect. The only complain is the lobster seafood paella .the lobster has a ammonia smell and the meat is not firmed. I was a bit concern about the freshness. Service is great! read more

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This place never fails. The service is amazing, and eating here is always an experience. I love everything I've ordered and can't wait to come back. read more

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Stopped by while vacaying at Ocean's. The food was absolutely delicious, and excellent presentation too. Our server was very friendly and informative and was able to ask the chef to swap the couscous with risotto at my request. Thank you so much! However, there were a few things. The fireworks were cool at first but quickly got noisy making it harder to hear or speak to anyone. And even though we did make a reservation, we still had to wait a quiet while, which ultimately led to us having to cancel another event following dinner. Overall, I do recommend trying it out if you're staying at Ocean's. read more

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We come to AC often and it's not for gambling. Side note: our son plays semi-professional basketball and we come to support him. When we visit AD I try to find a different place to eat. Saw this place on our last visit and made a note to try it next time. Fast forward, we purchased tickets for a concert (AC Jazz Fest) held at the Ocean and I immediately made reservation at Amada This restaurant is perfect for a dinner party, date night or even just for drinks. The entire place has great ambiance, beautiful view of the ocean and delicious food. We would gladly come again. read more

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Went for dinner Friday night to celebrate our anniversary. Great atmosphere a great menu. Great service great drinks. Food was delicious. We had clams for appetizer and then we ordered the seafood paella. Finished it off with some yummy mini donuts with dipping sauce. read more

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Went to Amada for the hundredth time last night and the food like always was delicious. We had the octopus, mushroom flatbread, Brussels and my favorite dish the garlic shrimp . Everything was awesome! More impressive is the service which is out of the top fantastic every time we go. It's not only the waitress but the asst waitress busboys and managers who go out of their way to make sure we had an excellent experience. Bravo! read more

Nice restaurant in the casinos for tapas. The portions are fairly small and the server recommended 3-4 per person. The food is okay. We tried a few different things - flatbread with truffle and cheese was good. Wagyu was okay. The lamb chops were a bit gamely but served with 3 different sauces to pair with. Shrimp with garlic were disappointing. Scallops were the highlight of the meal. Full bar and drink options. The servers were somewhat attentive but accommodating. read more

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If you want to Kick it up a notch from your fast casual taco spot !! Come here !! Resturant right next to the Ocean read more

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One of the best dining experiences of my life. We tried quite the selection of dishes and absolutely each one was phenomenal. The staff was so friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. This is a must try restaurant for a fabulous meal. read more

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Really awesome dinner! Great views of the ocean from the window! Came for my dads bday with a party of 4 and we shared a bunch of things including the paella, the Brussels, the short rib, flatbread, the octopus, and a and a steak. We also had some drinks, which really stood out! The margaritas are on point! Definitely worth visiting while in AC! read more

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Went again for my husband's birthday and our anniversary. We went the first day of a new menu. They still had some of our favorite dishes, the dates and garlic shrimp, but no longer have the steak he would normally get, which forced him to try something new. He tried the scallops and enjoyed them. I opted for the special, which was a ribeye. It was delicious. Once again, I saved some to share with my son in his room, and he enjoyed it. The cocktail I wanted was also no longer available, but I enjoyed the replacement. The server was great, and the manager stopped by, and she was equally wonderful. We had asked for a table with a view when placing the reservation, and they accommodated us, but due to the weather, we asked if we could sit in 1 of the bird cage tables and the obliged. read more

Our annual visit to Garces' Amada in AC. It never disappoints. The view from our table. Papayas Braves, herbed and seared tuna, Manchego cheese with truffled lavender honey, bacon wrapped dates, huevos relleno, pernil asado, all washed down with a grapefruit/rosemary G&T for Alice and an old fashioned for me. I would crawl through broken glass to get to the dates. Nice recovery from the minor glitches on our last visit. Good job staff. read more

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2 stars. Well the food is decent overall. Some great. Some just ok. However, it is an unpleasant rushed experience. Plus the portions are tiny for the price. We were a Party of 6, we spent about $225 on just food no drinks. 6 or 7 different items. We gave our food and food just comes out. We finished dinner in under 30 minutes. Not an experience I will ever repeat. I thought the octopus had great crust and flavor. The garlic shrimp ok, the patasa bravas were ok, the cheese board is a RIP OFF of unbelievable proportions. The flatbreads were good. The clams were good. read more

First time here. Good experience at bar with excellent charcuteria, knowlegable bartender and nice ambiance. Came here for the panaramic views of Atlantic ocean, which did not disappoint. Eventually seated at table which was some sort of round table in a black birdcage like apparatus. Weird & obstructed the ocean view. What in the world? Why? Also, overall food too salty & I tend to oversalt myself. Probably will not return, unless to the bar only. read more

Amada - Incarcerated during dinner. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

I'm probably being generous with the 4 stars based on the food but here's my summary and review. We were seated right by the window which was super nice with the view (would be amazing during the day but not sure if they do lunch). We ordered things to share. They didn't have the salmon or the lobster we wanted so that was a little disappointing. We had the garlic shrimp which was bland. I didn't enjoy it at all. The goat cheese gratin which was more like a salad (see pic) wasn't expecting that but it was good. The deviled eggs were delish. And the pernil was good with the crispy skin but not a lot of meat. It was mostly skin and fat. Also not what I expected. Had the flourless cake for dessert. Just ok. Nothing special. Our waiter was super nice and helpful. He was great. I would come back but I would have to try different things to see if any other food items would be more worth the expensive price tag. read more

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Dining at Amanda was horrible. Waited for over an hour for entree and then was charged for it when we said we had to catch a show. The waiter said he could not remove the charge - so we asked for the manager- who came out and yelled at us saying we did t wait that long. Won't go back. Ever. read more

First time dining in this establishment and it was sooooo worth it. I had a seat by the window the view of the water and boardwalk are beautiful at night. It's a straight vibe for all my foodies. I love tapas and eating family style so this was pure enjoyment. We had the Shrimp and Clam Tapas the Lobster from the grill and king crab legs. Wait staff are so knowledgeable and definitely know there craft. For dessert we shared a crème brûlée it was so freaken delicious. read more

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Amazing, Outstanding Service, Delicious Tapas, THE BEST 5 years later highly recommended. Thank you Chef! JG read more

Pleasant experience, beautiful views of the ocean and the Ferris wheel. Came here for dinner one night because we were staying at the ocean resort, this place looks like it had good reviews so we made a reservation. We got a table with very nice views of the Ferris wheel and the amusement park. We ordered several small plates to share. The grill trees it was good but it was a bit too salty. The olives was a good appetizer to snack on. We really like the crab stuffed peppers and the grilled octopus. The prices are kind a high but considering it's part of a resort, you'd be prepared to fork out some greens. Service was nice and friendly, overall a pleasant experience. read more

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Excellent food, outstanding service, with the most amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean in all of Atlantic City. The ambiance is unique and well thought out. read more

The food was fantastic. The service was ok. The wait time to get served and to sit, even after reserving a table, was not good. We were at the hotel and casino to see a show and had a limited amount of time to get to it, hence the reservation. It was stressful because it took a really long time. Having that out of the way though, the food was fantastic. I would go back but not if I had a limited amount of time to enjoy it. The ambiance was what you would expect from a nice steak house type restaurant. read more

Fantastic food, super friendly service, made me absolutely comfortable with their knowledge of what was GF and what was not. We were essentially a walk in and I asked about sitting in the birdcages along the window. They were all reserved but as we were putting in a drink order they had a cancellation and asked if we wanted to move to the window. Awesome! So we wound up with a really awesome waitress & guy who was bussing the table. Everyone was super competent and friendly. Such a cool space, I forgot I was inside a casino. read more

Amada - Gin and tonic salmon. So tasty - Tapas Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Excellent visit to Amada while in AC. Great food, drinks and service. Make sure you at this to your list when in town.

My husband and I had a fabulous Saturday date night at Amada. We had reservations and our table was ready upon arriving at the host stand. We were sat in the corner of the restaurant where the open kitchen meets the casino floor and we loved the table/location. It was a round table with curved booth seating, perfect for a date. We ordered 10 or so tapas and we loved everything we ate. We also shared a pitcher of white sangria. The sangria was also fantastic. All of the service was wonderful. Everyone was helpful. We were in and out pretty quickly. And the restaurant itself is pretty and spacious. We will likely return here one day and are likely to try another location as well. read more

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Out waiter Roger was amiable and well versed on the food choices. He made the wagyu beef skewers sound so delicious that we both got one. The restaurant has a wonderful view of the ocean and the ambience was great. Spanish guitar playing in the background. My wife and I enjoyed trying the smaller plates of the tapas. The mojitos were awesome (I had three). I can't say enough good things about this place. I would definitely go back to eat and I highly recommend it to others. read more

Amada - Wagyu beef skewers - Tapas Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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The ambiance of this place was incredible. Went with a work friend but wish I had my husband with me. I sat in one of the booth style seats overlooking the ocean. We enjoy the brussel sprouts they were INCREDIBLE! The sea bass was perfect! I do plan to return next year. read more

Amada - Tapas Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

The food was different from your usual and exquisitely delicious. We had the Chef's Tasting Special with 9-10 plates course and every single one of them were delicious. I think we sent back one mushroom dish and our kind waitress was able to accommodate us. Ambiance was sleek, rustic, dark and sexy night in Spain Bacon Wrapped Dates / Wagyu / Patatas Bravas / Chefs Tasting read more

I loveee the scallops here! My friends order me a separate order just so I don't have to share, the wagyu is delicious also. The tapas are decent and sangria is good and not watered down, while paella is most of everyone's favorite, I think the rice is a bit soggy for me. I enjoy the tapas more than the actual entrees. Ambience is nice, service is good, one of the better restaurants in Ocean or a casino in general. read more

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It's always amazing we eat here! Came here for our late anniversary dinner and the food was on point!! I highly recommend the chef tasting menu. They honor requests for any foods you may not eat. We were able to try a little bit of everything, and there isn't one thing that we didn't like. All the food was absolutely amazing and we would do the tasting menu again and again! Highly recommend if you enjoy small plates and a little taste of everything. read more

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