Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic City

4.1

1223 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

21 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 08:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–01:00
Phone number
(609) 441-0007
Website
https://cafe.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/#utm_source=rest_of_network&utm_medium=Yext&utm_campaign=Listings
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Host your next special event at Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City. Our full-service event facility can accommodate up to 500 people for a wide variety of events, from corporate meetings to Rehearsal dinners and 50th Anniversary Parties. For more information, email Atlantic_City_Social@HardRock.com
Private party contact
Jessica Terruso: (609) 449-5194

Location
1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Area
Atlantic City
Cross Street
Boardwalk & Pennsylvania Ave.
Parking details
Self Parking Garage & Valet available at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.<br />Park at adjacent casinos, hotels or rated parking lots. <br />
Public transit
Boardwalk Tram, AC Boardwalk Rolling Chairs, Jitney stops on Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue.
Entertainment
Check the Entertainment Schedule www.hardrock.com
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

International Women's Month
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
Celebrate International Women's History Month with a Menu inspired by global Latin icon, Shakira. Feel empowered and feel the strength of the "she wolf" Book your experience now. ENTREES:
IT'S BRITNEY … Drag Brunch!
US$65.00 per person
22 Mar 2025 only
IT'S BRITNEY … Brunch Honoring the iconic Queen of Pop! 🎤Get ready for a dazzling, high-energy drag brunch celebrating the Queen of Pop, Britney, Princess of Pop, and The Iconic B! Step into a world where the greatest hits and unforgettable moments of this legendary star come to life in a way you've never seen before. Guests will enjoy electrifying performances by talented drag queens channeling the magic of Britney’s iconic music videos, concert tours, and classic fashion. Expect to see renditions of "Toxic," "Hit Me Baby One More Time," and "Circus," along with over-the-top lip sync battles, jaw-dropping costumes, and a whole lot of glitter. Join us for delicious brunch bites, signature drinks, and non-stop fun as we toast to the woman who shaped a generation of pop culture. You won’t want to miss this epic tribute to Britney and her reign as one of the biggest pop divas ever! Saturday | 11 AM - 2 PM Grab your glitter, your sass, and your appetite — it’s time for a brunch like no other! Join us at Backstage Hard Rock Cafe for an unforgettable Drag Brunch filled with fabulous performances, delicious bites, and 1 Complimentary Dragilicious Cocktail to get the party started! 🍹🍳 Get your Backstage Pass to the hottest brunch in town — happening every other Saturday! 🏳️‍🌈 Don’t miss out — reserve your spot today! Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/its-britney-brunch-hard-rock-cafe-tickets/13727954
Work Hard, Happy Hour Harder!
Multiple dates available
Join us for the ultimate "Work Hard, Happy Hour Harder" Party Hour Backstage at Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City! 🍔🥂 Unwind with amazing specials on food and beverages every Monday through Thursday from 3-6pm. Elevate your evenings with Rockin' Flavors and Legendary Vibes. Cheers to making your hard work payoff! 🎸🌇

Popular dishes

LEGENDARY NACHOS
Crispy tortilla chips layered with black beans and queso, topped with fresh pico de gallo, spicy jalapeños, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, pickled red onions, scallions and topped with lime crema
FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS
Three fried chicken sliders topped with jalapeño coleslaw, crunchy pickles and spicy honey.
LITTLE LEGENDS SLIDERS
Three mini-burgers with cheddar cheese, pork belly, pickles and dijonnaise on toasted artisan buns.
MARGHERITA FLATBREAD
A blend of mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses, topped with Roma tomatoes and fresh basil, drizzled with cilantro pesto
PEPPERONI FLATBREAD
Melted mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses, layered with sliced pepperoni and traditional pizza sauce, topped with a sprinkle of grated Romano cheese.
JUMBO PRETZEL
Jumbo pretzel served with beer cheese and whole grain mustard.
LOADED TOTS
Golden tater tots layered with pulled pork, cilantro, pickled onions, lime crema and beer cheese sauce.
WINGS
Your choice of our signature slow-roasted JUMBO WINGS or our crispy BONELESS WINGS tossed in your choice of sauce and served with celery and blue cheese dressing. SAUCES: Classic Buffalo Sweet & Spicy Tangy House-made Barbecue

EXPERIENCE THE TASTE OF VICTORY

Made for you by Leo Messi

MESSI BURGER
A double stack of the finest beef, with provolone cheese, sliced chorizo, caramelized red onion, and our signature spicy, smoky sauce. Served with seasoned fries.
MESSI CHICKEN SANDWICH
Our Milanese style crispy Chicken Sandwich served on a toasted artisan bun with provolone cheese, herb aioli, tomato, arugula. Served with seasoned fries.

SPECIALTY ENTREES

BABY BACK RIBS
Seasoned with our signature spice blend, then glazed with our house-made barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection, served with seasoned fries, coleslaw and smokehouse beans.
COWBOY RIBEYE
USDA Choice 16oz bone-in ribeye grilled and topped with herb butter, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
USDA Choice 12oz New York strip steak, grilled and topped with herb butter, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
FAMOUS FAJITAS
Classic Tex-Mex-style fajitas, served with fresh pico de gallo, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, house-made guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas. Grilled Chicken Grilled Steak* Duo Combo* Veggie Fajitas
GRILLED SALMON
Grilled Norwegian salmon, served with sweet & spicy mustard glaze, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
TWISTED MAC, CHICKEN & CHEESE
100% all-natural grilled chicken breast, sliced and served on cavatappi pasta tossed in a cheese sauce with diced red peppers.
SMOKEHOUSE BBQ COMBO
Slow-cooked Baby Back Ribs and hand-pulled smoked pork served with our house-made barbecue sauce. The perfect combinations of our smokehouse specialties, served with seasoned fries, coleslaw and smokehouse beans.
TUPELO CHICKEN TENDERS
Crispy fresh chicken tenders served with seasoned fries, honey mustard and our house-made barbecue sauce.

PREMIUM SIDES SERVED A LA CARTE

Seasoned Fries
Twisted Mac & Cheese
Golden Onion Ring Tower
Caesar Salad
House Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Smokehouse Beans

LEGENDARY STEAK BURGERS

We've been serving burgers to legends who love great taste and rock n' roll. We're proud to serve premium, fresh steak burgers. Just like the strings of a guitar must be perfectly tuned to play a great melody, every detail matters for Hard Rock's Legendary® Steak Burgers.

BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER
Fresh steak burger, seasoned and seared with a signature spice blend, topped with house-made barbecue sauce, crispy shoestring onions, Tillamook® cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato.
THE BIG CHEESEBURGER
Two slices of Tillamook® cheddar cheese melted on our fresh steak burger with leaf lettuce, griddled white onion and Legendary sauce.
THE IMPOSSIBLETM BURGER
100% plant-based vegan patty, topped with Tillamook® cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato
SURF & TURF BURGER
Our signature steak burger topped with One Night in Bangkok Spicy ShrimpTM on a bed of spicy slaw
THE CLASSIC BURGER
Two smashed & stacked burgers seared with shaved white onion to medium-well, with American cheese, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, pickles and Legendary sauce.
SWISS MUSHROOM BURGER
Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared medium-well, with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and dijonnaise.
SPICY DIABLO BURGER
Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared to medium-well, with pepper jack cheese, chipotle onions, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and spicy mayonnaise.

SANDWICHES

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Hand-pulled smoked pork with our house-made barbecue sauce, served on a fresh toasted bun with coleslaw, pickles and shoestring onions.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken breast with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and ranch dressing, served on a fresh toasted bun.
BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH
Buttermilk-marinated fried chicken tossed with our classic buffalo sauce with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and ranch dressing, served on a fresh toasted bun.
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled fresh chicken with melted Monterey Jack cheese, applewood bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served on a fresh toasted bun with honey mustard sauce.

SALADS & BOWLS

STEAK COBB SALAD
Grilled steak on a bed of fresh mixed greens tossed in ranch dressing with charred corn, cucumber, hard boiled egg, applewood bacon, grilled onions, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and diced tomatoes.
GRILLED SALMON NOODLE BOWL
Ramen noodles tossed in a sesame-soy dressing over a bed of mixed greens topped with edamame, julienned carrots, red peppers, cabbage, and scallions, served with grilled Norwegian salmon. Substitute Grilled Chicken Substitute Grilled Steak*
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BOWL
Fajita-spiced chicken, quinoa corn salad, pico de gallo, seasoned black beans and red cabbage served on mixed greens tossed in guacamole ranch dressing.
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Fresh chicken breast grilled and sliced, with fresh romaine tossed in a classic Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan crisps, croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese.

DESSERTS

HOT FUDGE BROWNIE
Warm chocolate brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge, chocolate sprinkles, fresh whipped cream and a cherry.
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
Rich and creamy NY-style cheesecake served with a fresh strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream.
HOME-MADE APPLE COBBLER
Old-fashioned apple cobbler with warm Granny Smith apples, baked until golden brown and topped with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce.
ICE CREAM
Choose from vanilla bean or rich chocolate.
DINER-STYLE MILKSHAKE
Your choice of vanilla bean or rich chocolate ice cream blended thick and finished with fresh whipped cream.

What 1,223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic
Good for groups
Atlantic
Hot spot
Atlantic
Lively

Review summary

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Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic City offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and service." It's praised for its "fun atmosphere," attentive staff, and delicious burgers. While some diners note occasional delays, the overall experience is positive with standout service from staff like Kasey and Nicole. Reservations recommended for peak times.

1,223 Reviews

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Jill
Atlantic City3 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Burger was not medium rare as ordered and pulled port was cold. Everything else was good.
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Kathleen
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
French fries and onion rings were served cold. Wings were great and hot
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Charles
Atlantic City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My significant other and myself had dinner on Tuesday evening. We ordered two appetizers and two nonalcoholic beverages. Devin was our server. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and suggested many different options for us. The food was excellent and Devin made it a point of returning several times to ask if we needed anything additional. Devin is a valued employee and should be commended for his job performance. We have reservations for dinner again later this week and plan on asking to be served by Devin again.
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Marylou VIP
New Jersey37 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brielle was our server, she was perfect. Prompt, and caring, she checked on us numerous times.
Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic CityResponded 4 days ago
Thank you Marylou for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope that you will join us again soon! We will shout out Brielle for a job well done!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas10 reviews
1.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Food was terrible, cold and tasteless. At least the waiter and manager were extremely nice. They gave us the food for free it was so bad. Shame on hard rock hotel for having the worst restaurant with their name attached to it.
Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic CityResponded 4 days ago
Hello Anonymous! We would love to hear about your visit so that we may improve. Would you please direct message us so that we may reach out to make it right.
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Mike
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The CAL had a wonderful time. The seating at the boardwalk bar area - was perfect. Less noise, more intimate for our 18-20 guests.
Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic CityResponded 4 days ago
Thank you Mike for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope that you will join us again soon! We hope you will chose us with your group again!
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Dawn
Philadelphia5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lively, fun place overlooking all of the casino action! Our food was delicious and delivered as ordered, as were our beverages. We appreciated our server Brittany's attention to detail and perfectly timed visits to our table to check in with us. She elevated the overall experience, and since we were celebrating a 21st birthday, it was important to us to feel well cared for.
Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic CityResponded 4 days ago
Thank you Dawn for taking the time to leave us a review! We are pleased that your "kids" were impressed! We will shout out Brittany during our Soundcheck for a great job!
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Kristy
Philadelphia2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Our waiter Eric was phenomenal. Very attentive and thorough. Made sure everything was done as requested. We had two kids with us (11YO) and they loved the music videos and decor.
Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic CityResponded on 11 March 2025
Thank you Kristy for taking the time to leave us a review! We will shout out Eric for a great job he did by taking care of you and your family. We would love to know how we may earn a five star review on your next visit! We hope to see you back with us soon!
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Edward
Philadelphia11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We made the reservation at the Hard Rock to eat what they are known for burgers and other bar foods. But even though it was an 1145 reservation the only meal offered was breakfast. So with that said , for the price the portions were small and not filling. The flavor was good but it’s an omelette so not difficult to prepare. The home fries were tasty but only a few forks fulls made up the portion. The server and ambiance were nice.
Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic CityResponded on 11 March 2025
Thank you Edward for leaving us a review. As we always want to take care of our guests over the weekends, our breakfast is extended to noon instead of 11am on weekdays for our checking out guests. We would love to have you back with us to enjoy one of our juicy burgers and other bar food that are Rocking! We cannot wait to rock with you again soon!
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todds
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The nachos without meat are more than adequate. We stopped getting meat because it always came out raw. Shroom burger is pretty good too. Fries have a weird coating we don't like at all but someone must
Hard Rock Cafe - Atlantic CityResponded on 8 March 2025
Thanks Todd for taking the time to leave us a review! Our Swiss Mushroom burger is great with loaded mashed potatoes! We hope that we will see you soon and try some of our other sides!
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