Top 6 spots in Atlantic City: Guitar-shaped chocolate, famous subs, new live show

From spas and the theater to fine dining and greasy spoons, Jessica Boyington shows us all that Atlantic City has to offer.

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Friday, July 14, 2023
Popular Japanese restaurant, birthday bar: Check out these AC hotspots
Jessica Boyington managed to reserve a table at an exclusive hot spot as her tour of Atlantic City continues in this week's Top 6.

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- In this week's Top 6, you don't have to be a gambler to make the most of a trip to Atlantic City.

From spas and the theater to fine dining and greasy spoons, AC has a lot to offer!

Jessica Boyington visits the top spots in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

ROCK SPA & SALON AT HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO

If you want to dance all night long to live music, then the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is the perfect place for you!

And when you prefer a glass of bubbly and a luxurious spa day, then the hotel's Rock Spa & Salon is the perfect place for you, too!

You can sip champagne and snack on guitar-shaped chocolate with beautiful views of the beach after a relaxing massage.

What are you waiting for? Tranquility is an appointment away.

WHITE HOUSE SUB SHOP

White House Subs has been stacking gigantic submarines off Artic Ave for 77 years! The rolls are delivered daily right out of the oven of the bakery up the street!

These sandwiches are legendary, and have been eaten by tons of famous mouths, including George Clooney and Frank Sinatra!

What I loved:

-Their spin on a cheesesteak with mushrooms peppers and onions

-The warm meatball sub

-The classic Italian with spicy pepper spread

THE HOOK BY SPIEGELWORLD AT CEASAR'S ATLANTIC CITY

THE HOOK by Spiegelworld is a brand new comedic theatrical production at Caesar's Atlantic City and the city's first permanent entertainment residency.

After the show, you can dine at the restaurant attached called Superfrico by Spiegelworld. Las Vegas is the only other place in the world that's home to a Superfrico! Inside is a quirky and exclusive vibe meant to feel like the 'behind the scenes' of a big production. The food is Italian with a twist.

What I loved:

-The crunchiest 40-ounce pork tomahawk Milanese with miso dipping sauce

-The "crab dip" pizza - no matter what piece you get, you'll have a crispy edge

NOBU AT CAESAR'S ATLANTIC CITY

If you didn't know already, Nobu has made a home at Caesar's Atlantic City!

With 40 locations around the world, this restaurant has become a number one choice for celebrities and now you can soak up views of the Jersey Shore while chowing on a menu of Japanese Tapas with Peruvian infusion.

What I loved:

-Lychee Martini

-Mango Passion Fruit Martini

-Yellowtail Jalapeño

-Rock Shrimp Tempura

-Cod Miso

BIRTHDAY BAR AT OCEAN CASINO RESORT

There's a new pop-up in town, and it's right inside the Ocean Casino Resort. It may be called Birthday Bar, but you can celebrate anything you want!

This 'Instagrammable' space is also a piano bar, with live music to dance and sing to all night long. Birthday Bar is open through September 4.

What I loved:

-Birthday Cake Martini

-Unicorn Cocktail

LOUNGE 78 AT RESORTS CASINO

Lounge 78 is a brand summer new pop-up retro themed cocktail bar running now through September 4 at Resorts Casino and it's sure to make all your Saturday night fever dreams come true! With a DJ pumping all the songs you know and love, you might not make it back to 2023!

Since dancing works up my appetite, they ordered me the most popular dishes from all of the restaurants around the casino.

What I Loved:

- Mukashi Sushi Bar - The Resorts Roll (shrimp tempura and sirloin steak, covered in avocado)

- Breadsticks Cafe and Grill - The award-winning Atlantic Seafood Chowder

- Capriccio Italian - The Veal Romero

- Eastwind Restaurant - Crispy Pork Belly