The 10 Best Atlantic City, NJ, Casino Restaurants [Opinion]

With the direct assistance of Southern New Jersey food connoisseur Peter Caporilli, we’re revisiting our list of The 10 Best Casino Restaurants in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

First, a disclaimer. Our list is a thoughtful one, but, we readily acknowledge that our list is a subjective one. No doubt, there are amazing casino restaurants that we have unintentionally overlooked.

1. CAPRICCIO ITALIAN RESTAURANT - RESORTS CASINO HOTEL ATLANTIC CITY

Let's start with the fact that USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice has selected Capriccio as the # 1 Casino restaurant in America many times over the years.

Capriccio is a staple of the long culinary tradition in Atlantic City that began more than 45 years ago with the opening of Resorts Casino Hotel.

The Italian creations, especially the painstakingly long processes to make dishes like Osso Bucco, are authentic to their core.

2. BETTY'S BACK ROOM - CAESAR'S HOTEL & CASINO

Caporilli rates Betty's as having the best chefs working in Atlantic City today. Caporilli refers to Betty as the best front of the house person in the business,

3. IL MULINO - HARD ROCK CASINO HOTEL

Caporilli says that Il Mulino is the most elegant casino restaurant, maybe the most elegant period, with amazing pasta, fish and impeccable service.

4. VIC & ANTHONY'S - GOLDEN NUGGET HOTEL & CASINO

Vic & Anthony's reimagines the steak dinner. With an outstanding commitment to fine wine. Caporilli says to “drop everything and go there tonight.”

5. IL VERDE - TROPICANA CASINO RESORT

If Tropicana Executive Chef Demetrios Haronis puts his massive hands on it, it's going to be creative, fresh, well managed and beyond expectations. Ask them to bring out whatever they are suggesting and next prepare to be blown away.

6. THE PALM RESTAURANT - TROPICANA CASINO RESORT - THE QUARTER

This great restaurant has been so steady, for so long … that it’s easy to just take it for granted. At the Palm, you are family without the "irritating drunk uncle." The perfect blend of top-shelf steaks and chops and old-World Italian dishes. Caporilli enjoys the clams and and said it was better than his mother's. Wow!

7. AMADA - OCEAN RESORT CASINO

Caporilli, and, for that matter, most all of us love food that has an abundance of flavor. That's why Caporilli loves going to Amada. The small plates allows you to try everything on the menu.

8. KURO - HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO

For some, this is an acquired taste. When you want to chow down on some ridiculously beautiful and delicious sushi … don't walk, run to Kuro. The room is gorgeous and it will remind you of Tao in New York City.

9. GORDON RAMSEY STEAK - HARRAH'S HOTEL & CASINO

Gordon Ramsey Steak at Harrah's ”is so good from start to finish that you will feel like there should be several intermissions to allow proper enjoyment and digestion of the unparalleled cuisine. Save room for dessert and the magnificent toffee pudding,” said Caporilli.

10. IZAKAYA - BORGATA CASINO RESORT & SPA

Finally, rounding out our coveted Top 10 … it's Izakaya.

Caporilli describes it as the best date restaurant in town. There's plenty of anonymity with sublime sushi.

“Ask for the better wine list and pair with some Billecart-Salmon champagne, said Caporilli.

We hope that you have enjoyed our Top 10 Best Atlantic City Casino Restaurants.

Again, we recognize that our selection efforts are subjective in nature and that your favorite restaurant may not have made our list.

The Atlantic City casino industry is synonymous with fine dining accommodations. The above list represents 10 shining examples.

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