Dear Yelp, While…read morestaying at the hotel, we Decided to pop in for a drink. Every time we looked in the place was packed. After dinner, we were able to find a spot on the side of the room. Within a minute, two seats opened up at the bar. We sat there for an hour. The female bartender was amazing. We enjoyed our drinks and the piano player. Great experience! Love, Nicole

The three of us came here for a pre-dinner cocktail. Loved the ambiance. Low lighting, cool…read morehistoric photos, music- it had it all. Service was perfect; we did not wait long for our drink. Wishes the bar faced thee I her way- better for people watching.

I went to the Boiler room recently, and I had a wonderful experience. Michele was my server. I had…read morean espresso martini and the truffle wedges and a truffle brick oven pizza. Michele was so fun and cool and friendly. The food was great. The atmosphere was really lovely. I would recommend this place for a chill night for drinks and a quick bite. I was very happy with my service. It made all the difference! Thanks!

Horrible, Bad customer service, We were seated, told us…read morethey were closing soon, but they could fit us in. Then completely ignored us. Actualy looked right at us, and acted like we weren't there. If they couldn't wait on us at least tell us. We would have understood. We waited about 10-15 minutes Then got up and left. We actualy felt like we did something wrong This will probably make us never come to the Congress Hall Hotel again.

4 stars for the holiday lounge, but 3 stars otherwise…read more The 1927 Lounge is located just off to the side of the casino in the Ocean Resort and offers a mix of slop machine noise/excitement, paired against a quiet corner nook of coziness. The bar occasionally offers live music, but my favorite time to visit is during the holidays, when they turn it into a festive Christmas spot with holiday beverages. There are fun decorations, strands of lights, Home Alone 2 playing on the televisions, and much more to really get you in the holiday spirit. I most recently tried the Pomegranate Margarita on their seasonal menu and thought it was excellent; it was not too sweet or too weak. I should note that there are rarely servers in the lounge area, so you typically need to go up to the bar to place an order, which can disrupt the flow of fun you might be having. Overall, I think the 1927 Lounge is decent on a normal day, but much better when they have a themed takeover happening.

If you have the pleasure of making your way to Ocean Casino, you HAVE to go to Nineteen27 Lounge…read moreSpeakeasy. It's is an unlike anything you will experience at any other Casino in Atlantic City. The DJ is incredible and plays music for everyone's taste. The bartenders are fun, full of personality and make cocktails quickly. And then you have the speakeasy. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but as soon as I walked in I noticed a male dancer up in the cage, followed by about 8 women in costume. The choreography was sexy yet very tasteful. They have acts that incorporate thrilling tricks that keep everyone on their toes. I could not help but take videos so I could show all of my friends and family back at home just how incredible it actually is. You will not be disappointed!

So I thought to myself, how best to introduce you to a tried and true staple of an area in what is…read morenow called "The Orange Loop"? Well, the "Irish Pub" you know from the Monopoly game is actually this real property, "The Irish Pub and Inn", here on St. James Place in Atlantic City. Also, the game's iconic red hotel design inspired the game's red hotels, making it a real-life landmark for Monopoly fans. During most of the year, this legendary, 24/7 pub is famous for its unique, memorabilia-filled atmosphere and historical ties to AC, the Monopoly game, prohibition, etc., attracting visitors who enjoy its authentic, home-style vibe. But during Christmas, its decorations are on a whole other level of amazingness. Photos will not permit you to understand just how fantastic the volume and scope of lights, ornaments and figurines abound all around the restaurant and bar areas. The owner starts decorating weeks before Christmas adding new items each day through Christmas. You can't miss catching the Christmas spirit here, while taking in some spirits! It is a cash only venue. Make sure to come prepared. But if not? They do have an ATM onsite to help pay for the classic fish and chips or / AND the St James Potatoes. Those fries are like a poutine for those who know. The service is no frills but provided with pride and a smile, always. You can never go wrong here for a quick, basic, and satisfying meal and drink at reasonable prices in good company.

My favorite AC watering hole. Love the place. The staff are…read moreon point. Food is very reasonable and the pints are pulled perfectly. John has been my bar a for decades. Kathy/Cathy the owner is usually around and has fantastic stories about the heritage of the building, Atlantic City History and I have been blessed to have some private stories the connection to and about Jumping Joe DiMaggio. A great place for a few pints or an all night session. Cheers.

BYOB AND CASH ONLY. I really enjoyed the experience. It was a fun evening. The lights are dim…read moreand music is loud. Bathroom is dark and music from twilight zone. This is a small bite/plate tasting. They totally take care of their customers who are gluten free. My husband is not GF. We both had a delightful dinner. They change the menu every few weeks. Shout out to James the best concierge.

BYOB and cash only!…read more We scored a last-minute reservation for 4 people, presumably due to a cancellation. We were especially excited to visit Shamone's new location. Bigger space and same great vibe/experience. We love the eclectic décor and the fun music! One seating per evening at 7:00 PM sharp. No menus necessary...sit back and allow the chefs to wow you with their creations. It's a 14 course dinner, but I find we're not stuffed into oblivion when leaving. Perfect portion sizes with bites small enough to enjoy the works without tapping-out. This is truly a highly enjoyable dining experience. The lights are dim, but you can still see what you're eating. Dining by candlelight is the best! I even love the toilet paper display in the bathroom (extra rolls all up the wall). So unique! A Cape May must-try!

Its been a minute eh? Haven't gone out to dinner in a while but damned if I don't have a good one…read morefor ya. The Libation Room, a little speakeasy situated within summer house. Lets begin with the atmosphere because it was delightful. Its a small, intimate space where the spirit of a speakeasy shines through easily. The exposed ductwork, the classy yet eclectic decor, it is a delightful little space. Service was great. Fast, funny, and polite through the entire meal. We went for drinks and apps and I gotta say we will be coming back for dinner for sure me and my wife. How about the food and drink? Well, any of y'all who follow me know I'm not a huge drinker, but I did try the Oolong Hot Toddy and was extremely happy! Warm, the sochu and tea mix so well together, a nice garnish of candied ginger and lemon makes the presentation of this delightful little libation. (Ha, a pun!) Now, the food. Cheese board was great but, thats cheese anyone can assemble a cheese board. No, my credit goes to the crab dip and the calamari. Both dishes were done perfectly, not too greasy, beautifully crunchy calamari and supremely flavorful crab dip. Overall an easy 5, I'd rate 6 if I could.

A speakeasy done right. Nice elusive space with quintessential speakeasy vibes all around. This…read moreplace is literally tucked away inside of The Summer House along Rehoboth Ave. There's metered parking (free off season), but it's also walkable if staying in the Main Street area. Make reservations as this is a small space. Very comfortable seating. Lots of decor that again fits the space. Great music playing as well. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and then escorted back into the speakeasy which has its own door. Once inside, we were greeted and introduced to the two servers who worked together all evening. They were very attentive and friendly. They made the visit enjoyable. The menu lights up... literally. Super fun to pick from the numerous drink and food options. For a speakeasy, you will be surprised at how many different options there are. The prices are beyond reasonable for the craft cocktails and amazing food. Started off with cocktails (first round) - Veruca Salt (highly recommend due to its spicy foam & deliciousness), Purple Butterfly (yum), The Ultimate Dirty Martini (very pungent), and The Smoked Cherry (nice presentation/event - also tasty). All of these were delicious and made well. Second round was The Night Shift and a Brown Butter Old Fashioned and again, both delightful. Dessert round was Creme Brûlée Espresso Martini (highly recommend - great presentation with a small mallet that cracks the brûlée on top & absolutely amazing - this is a sweet drink so loom as a dessert option), Espresso Martini (hazelnut flavor and good), and a Carijilo. All items from the bar were super tasty and well made. This is a craft drink place and the quality and attention to details are spot on for the speakeasy vibe. Not only are the drinks superb, but the food is also very well made and very affordable. We started with the cheese tower which is a great option for a group to enjoy. We also ordered the calamari which came with the most delicious horseradish dipping sauce, and lamb lollipops (4 per order). All of this was delicious. Then, tried the seafood bisque, French onion soup, Pumpkin/Crab/Mushroom Soup, and Seared Sea Scallops. The soups were super filling and all had a terrific flavor profile. The scallops were served on risotto and this was great. Seriously, the food is amazing. Not what you normally would find in a speakeasy. They even had dessert options (we had drinks instead). This was a lovely experience. Just overall fantastic and a great surprise hidden in a beach town. For sure make reservations. If visiting for the week, just go ahead and pick two nights to visit so you can try all of the things. Well done. Looking forward to another visit.

Overall had a great experience here and would suggest people stop in for themselves…read more We walked in a few nights before Christmas and it appeared to be just finishing a huge rush. Sat relatively fast and our server (forget his name) gave us a heads up that the kitchen was behind. We ordered then expecting to wait but the food came out very fast. Everyones meals were excellent, from the pork belly appetizer, burgers, seared fish sandwich, huuge hot dog, and nachos. Our server was very attentive and got us everything we needed quickly. Overall a very good experience and would go again when in town.

This is a very cool speakeasy place near the outlets. The interior is very cozy and the bar looks…read morenice. They have the outside dressed up with a vintage car. It is behind the Iron Hill Brewery (which recently closed), so that is the building in front you see from the highway. The Local has a varied menu with smash burgers, gourmet hot dogs, starters, and libations.

Great service. Mellow, inviting staff and atmosphere…read more Excellent food. Great unique cocktails. Pricey though. Charcuterie was excellent but pricey for what you got.

"This place is different," my neighbor told me. So, finally getting a complicated reservation, we…read morewere on our way. we had to share a password to get in. ( silly.) The place is so tiny my walk in closet is bigger. The sented candles were so overwhelming you probably thought thats what you were dining on the whole time. The table was so small it was laughable. The food has a mix of fruit in almost everything. Not for me thanks. And at $20.00 a pop for a drink , you would expect at least a normal size cocktail glass. I felt like my martini was a sampler rather than a cocktail. My wife didn't dare finish her tuna. It was chewy and actually smelled, "fishy!" So, hard pass for me but, if you like living on the edge, go for it. But remember, you've been warned! So, you didn't have sented candles, you had SOMETHING in there that was overwhelming! IT WASN'T FOOD. Sorry if I was rough but I call it like it is. And whats with the fancy water bottles with the city water in them? My fam grew up in the resturant industry. Best of the best. Guess I was to hungry by the time I got there. And your own weighter said to me that you had reservation problems that you just resolved. I tried for a MONTH to figure out how to get through, only to find out I had a choice of where to sit. Yikes. Best of luck.

Omg best pot pie ever! And a fantastic happy hour :)…read more My husband and I stopped in for a quick Christmas lunch while shopping in Rehoboth. He ordered the lobster pot pie and I had chicken white chili and a salad. Everything was amazing! We were super impressed with the chili and were trying to reconstruct the recipe as we ate. But then the pot pie arrived. And holy cow! From the presentation to the chunks of lobster ... best ever! Oh - and half price martinis ... great way to start the season!

Tonight I decided to try the new Sunday Special which is a $20 Steak Frites that comes with a…read morechoice of 3 different sauces; I choose the peppercorn sauce! Yum! The 12 oz steak was cooked to a medium rare perfection and fries were crispy! Sundays are ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR too! 25% off all appetizers (did not order) and drink specials including 50% off all Specialty Martinis! Chose a pumpkin espresso! When I asked for my bill, Matt (bartender) asked if I wanted vanilla or chocolate sundae! I told him I didn't order one. He responded that it's part of the $20 Sunday Special. I asked to see the menu to add one or two toppings and he said you GET THEM ALL on the side! Ugh! I received it just to be polite and ate a little, not all. Hated to waste all those toppings but that's how it is served (see picture). Great food and service! Great to watch the games too at the long bar!

Knife & Fork Inn, a true Atlantic City treasure since 1912, greets you like a time capsule--ornate…read morewoods gleaming, historic photos whispering tales of old glamour, and every detail preserved with loving care. The moment you step inside, the charm envelops you. Our waiter (Tim) was the best we've had in years: attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate. The kitchen elevates classics with creative flair--shaved cilantro mignonette to enhance the pristine oysters and seafood tower, house-made sauces adding depth to the steak. The fresh seafood shone, but the crab cake stole the show: an exorbitant bounty of sweet lump crab, barely bound, golden and flawless. Save room for dessert. The crème brûlée indulges with a crispy peanut tuile, and the berries with cream are far more thrilling than its name suggests. A notch above--history, heart, and exceptional plates. Return visits guaranteed.

This restaurant establishment is a favorite of ours when we want to celebrate a special occasion or…read morewant to enjoy a more chic or refined happy hour. They have a nice selection of steaks and seafood on their menu. Their happy hour usually consists less surf and more turf dishes, compared to their sister restaurants. We've enjoyed items, such as, duck confit and a seafood sampler, and these items never disappointed us. Their happy hour deals are usually for the food, but we still like the enjoy a few cocktails with our meal. I've had a bees knee and an old fashion and they were very enjoyable. We've been there for dinner and I love their Lobster Thermidor. It's so delicious, creamy and so unique. A little pricy but a must try. The restaurant gives off a romantic dining experience. They have a decent amount seating, however, spacing and seats are very limited for happy hour. It's available only by the bar and it doesn't hold a lot of people. I also recommend getting there a little early to line up for the happy hour. It can fill up fast. They used to allow people to sit on the high top tables, but they may have stopped that. The staff have always been friendly. They have a parking lot available for patrons. Definitely check this place out!