My family loved our experience at Sitar! It was peaceful and the service was excellent. The food was delightful and for dessert we enjoyed the Gardinia Falooda. The presentation was quite unique! (The other desserts were wonderful too!) read more

Sitar - Gardinia Falooda - Indian Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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One of two Indian restaurants inside of a casino in the USA and a must visit when you are in Atlantic City. Tucked away in the Hard Cafe Hotel & Casino, near the boardwalk, you can find delicious Indian classics, some new iterations of your favorite Indian food and great cocktails. We went on a night where an Indian comedian was performing inside of the hotel so this place was packed, but the service was still top tier. I wish they dimmed the lights a little more, it's too bright currently. Happy Munchies, @JaeGreens read more

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I was thrilled to see an Indian restaurant open in Atlantic City, especially one as nice and centrally located as Sitar in the Hard Rock Hotel. The upscale dining room was modern, spacious, and offered views of the boardwalk. The staff was also fantastic. Our waiter was very friendly, and the full team was genuinely focused on making sure the diners enjoyed their experience by checking in and asking for feedback. It was very refreshing to see them take an interest in our opinions and value our input. The restaurant offered a full bar, but I passed on the drinks that night. My companion, however, opted for a Spicy Mango Margarita, which included spicy tequila, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, mango puree, jalapeno, and a tajin rim. In fact, going back to my earlier comment, one of the bussers asked for his thoughts on the drink and wanted to ensure it was not too spicy. He replied that he was enjoying it and that it was not over the top in terms of its heat level. I took a sip and concurred that it was very tasty; it was less sweet than I had expected, given that I had seen them include a sugary mango mixer, and I adored that they diced fresh jalapenos to sprinkle throughout the drink, rather than just placing a single dried slice as a garnish. From a food perspective, I ordered the Amristari Chicken Tikka from the tandoori , which included large pieces (like mini filets) of white meat chicken that were well-seasoned with tandoori spices, hung yogurt, and kassori methi. The tender, oven-roasted poultry was served with a refreshing mango mint chutney. I enjoyed the dish with a side of rice, which was at an extra cost, and the Naan E Sitar, which was similar to a peshwari naan. It was billed as being stuffed with almonds, cashews, raisins, coconut, cherries, and honey. While I did pick up on a lot of honey flavor, I did not taste or see any cherries, which was a bummer, though it was still a tasty sweet vessel to dip into the sauce of my dining partner's Shatabadi Express Chicken Curry, which was spicy, hearty, and packed with various peppers and caramelized onions. I also had a bite of his Onion Kulcha, which was similarly flavorful. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner a Sitar. The service, atmosphere, and food were all top-notch. It was a great addition to the Atlantic City dining scene. read more

Sitar - Amristari Chicken Tikka from Tandoori Kabab Chicken, Naan E Sitar, Shatabadi Express Chicken Curry, Onion Kulcha Onion, Spicy Mango Marg - Indian Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

This restaurant recently opened in the Hard Rock casino. As a frequent visitor to this casino, I'm excited for a new restaurant option! The location is not the easiest or most convenient spot in the casino. You'll never just walk by and decide to stop in. I hope that doesn't hurt the restaurant. Hard Rock really needs to make sure guests know this place exists. We went on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm and there were several full tables. The server said they've been busy so that's good to hear! Walking in, we were greeted right away. We did have several staff wait on us throughout the meal so you may not get a designated server but that's not very clear. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The place was very clean and I like the simplistic design. There's a lot of seating and even the ability to shut off a private room for party space. We had the lamb tacos appetizer. The description says mild spices. The meat was very spicy. It wasn't unbearable but if you can't handle spice then these aren't for you. You get 3 small tacos packed with meat. Ground lamb and spices. The tortilla was nothing special. There was onion on top of the meat. The tacos were served with two sauces. The green one was really tasty and complimented the meat well. I couldn't do the red one. It was too spicy. For entrees, we had the Wazwan Kashmiri Mutton and the Truckstop Kahari chicken. We asked for medium spice for both. I think the goat was too mild compared to the chicken. The goat was really tender and not gamey tasting. I thought the sauce had a nice flavor. My only complaint is that there were a couple pieces that were all bone and gristle. However, overall a good dish but was wanting more meat for the price. I enjoyed this sauce but medium wasn't spicy enough. The chicken was cooked perfectly and juicy. Not dry at all. The sauce was more of a tomato flavor. Not as balanced. Very good spice level for medium. I think both dishes had too much sauce compared to the amount of meat. Even with bread and rice. We had the garlic naan and jeera rice. The naan was good. I was excited to try the rice but it was disappointing compared to others I've had. This one didn't have fresh cilantro or much cumin. It lacked seasoning and was clumpy. For the price, I'd skip it and get extra bread. We didn't order from the bar but they had a really unique cocktail menu with mocktails. I'm looking forward to trying them on our next visit! read more

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Located in the Hard Rock Casino. Make a reservation. They are halal. Decor is modern meets Indian fusion. Staff is attentive and accommodating. They explain items very well and in detail. They offer mocktails, and regular drinks. read more

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Service was spectacular. We were a party of ten and well attended to. Food is outstanding. Don't sleep on this one!

Love it all food was delicious The service lady was really good7 stars The look of restaurant is very much appreciated and staff is well dressed read more

Lip-smacking food with a view! We visited Sitar over Labor Day weekend, and it hit all the right notes--pun absolutely intended! The interiors are soothing, modern, and thoughtfully decorated with photographs of renowned sitarists. Add the fantastic Boardwalk view, and the setting is just as memorable as the food. The staff was attentive and genuinely helpful, recommending dishes that worked perfectly with our dietary preferences and restrictions. The Raj Kachori was a delightful surprise--beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and almost too pretty to eat. The paneer and kofta dishes were equally delicious. The strongest endorsement came from our notoriously picky kids, who happily ate them without negotiations, bribes, or dramatic speeches! The fresh garlic naan was perfectly prepared and paired beautifully with the entrées. And then came dessert--the undisputed star of the show! We also had the pleasure of meeting the owners, a warm and passionate family whose love for their restaurant truly shows. We'll absolutely be back--and next time, we're bringing our parents! read more

The food was just ok, the atmosphere was kind of generic, the deal breaker here was that none of the entrees come with rice, you will have to pay for something that in most places come with it. You can go to Absecon and get the same food or better at half the price, also be ready to pay $30 for parking here to dine, as they do not validate parking here, I dont think this place will last long in the winter when its slows down by the shore. Its a great idea to have this kind of food in a casino, it's just not thought out well. Good luck to them. I hope it works. I won't be back. read more

great indian food! new spot in hard rock. everyone was super friendly and the food is good. we will be back! read more

Sitar - butter chicken, rice and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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One of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I've had in Atlantic City I am a lifelong New Yorker who has spent summers in South Jersey since the late 1980s. I eat Indian food regularly, have traveled to India, and have visited many of New York's best-known Indian restaurants, including Adda at both its original Queens location and its newer Manhattan location. After seeing Sitar advertised throughout Atlantic City and reading so many glowing reviews, I was genuinely excited to try it. Unfortunately, our Saturday-night dinner was disappointing from beginning to end. The restaurant was only about half full, yet there seemed to be an enormous number of staff members who were confused about their responsibilities. Multiple people asked for the same water order, no one seemed certain who our server was, and the overall service felt chaotic rather than attentive. We started with the lamb tacos and a samosa. The lamb tacos were fine but unremarkable, essentially small tortillas filled with seasoned lamb. The samosa itself was good, but it was buried under so many cold sauces and competing sweet and spicy flavors that everything became muddled. Before we had properly finished the appetizers or had the plates cleared, the main courses arrived. There was no room on the table, leading to an awkward plate-juggling exercise between us and the staff. The real problem was that both main dishes were cold. I ordered the butter chicken, and my partner ordered a paneer dish. The tops of both sauces had darkened and formed a visible skin, as though they had been sitting for some time. We almost never send food back, but these dishes were not acceptable. We were initially told they would be microwaved. When they returned, we were told they had been remade. I cannot say what happened in the kitchen, but the replacement dishes were still only unevenly warm. Worse than the temperature was the flavor. The butter chicken was excessively creamy and had an unpleasant taste that reminded me of dish soap mixed with cream. It had none of the balance, tomato, spice, smoke, or depth that good butter chicken should have. I have honestly had jarred supermarket sauces that tasted better. My partner's paneer dish was also lukewarm and tasted off. The rice was bland. The cheese-garlic naan contained so much cheese that it resembled a greasy pizza, while the onion kulcha was overwhelmed by onion. Both breads were saturated with grease and nearly inedible. After trying only a spoonful or two of each dish, we decided to stop eating and ask for the check. Despite the number of staff members in the restaurant, it took multiple requests to find our server. When she arrived, she repeatedly questioned why we had eaten so little and pushed us to explain what was wrong. We initially tried to be polite, but because she continued asking, we eventually answered honestly. The bill came to just under $200 with tip. At that price, cold food, disorganized service, greasy breads, bland rice, and poorly executed curries are unacceptable. Even the laminated menu simply listed dish names without descriptions, forcing us to use the restaurant's website at the table to understand some of the offerings. I truly wanted Sitar to succeed. Atlantic City and South Jersey deserve an excellent Indian restaurant, and the positive reviews made me believe this might finally be one. Based on our experience, however, Sitar did not come remotely close to Adda or the better Indian restaurants in New York. I cannot reconcile the meal we received with the overwhelmingly positive reviews that brought us there. One star. I would give zero if Yelp allowed it. read more

Very nice Indian restaurant! The taste is unique, and not the usual butter, tomato flavors, and food was excellent. It's a newly open (1 week) so the staff, speed etc. is getting sorted out but they have the bones to make it nicely. TIP: don't put your order in stages, don't call bar once to save time. We ordered the prawns appetizer, mutton curry, palak dish and Peshawar's naan and all were great. Having to order rice separately with gravy dishes is unusual and I hope they change that. Drinks with Indian flavors were unique and we enjoyed them. Ruby at the front has her game on and so don't try to trip her up as a couple tried in front of us. read more

This is a difficult review to write because I genuinely wanted to love this newest restaurant in Hard Rock. I'm very familiar with Indian cuisine from different regions and was looking forward to a great meal even though I already knew that their prices were high. Unfortunately, Sitar has joined my list of places to which I won't be going back because I simply cannot justify paying too much for food that I didn't enjoy. The service here was excellent. Our server Gundeep was experienced and knowledgeable and helpful in choosing our meal; however, the Mutton was cut in small pieces in a whole lot of sauce filling up the dish. Bread or rice are an extra charge which is unheard of in my experience. The goat Biryani was a huge disappointment with bits of meat that was mostly bone and gristle under a large amount of very dry rice that was heavily spiced with yellow curry seasoning that was not pleasant at all. The only part of our meal that we did enjoy were the blackberry and coconut mocktails as well as the potato croquettes appetizer. Overall, the combination of disappointing food in a rather uninteresting generic dining room was not the experience I expected. read more

To start, the wait staff seem to be new and seem confused. our drinks and food arrived a little longer then should be expected. the interior decor was design beautifully, and the food was Wonderfull with all the spices popping with flavor. "Beautifully cook. Hire some experience wait staff. read more

Great food! One of the best Indian restaurants I've EVER tried. The chicken curry and the garlic cheese nan... THE BEST STUFF! Service was delightful. Ambiance felt like I was in India!! read more

Expensive to have a full meal and dessert but it was excellent, and the service was wonderful. Ambience was reasonable but the restaurant was nearly empty and the music was on and off. read more

Sitar is an all around experience for the senses. The presentation was beautiful. Friendly yet professional atmosphere. The menu was fun, and the depth of flavor was perfect. Sitar is a diamond in the rough in A. C. read more