Cardinal

We stopped in here for brunch on Sunday in April after spending the night in AC. I found it on Google maps when looking for a brunch or lunch spot and their menu looked good. We sat at one of the bars. We waited a few minutes for a bartender to greet us and provide menus. There is a dining section behind this bar and they must have been busy because he was cranking out drinks. We ordered a couple drinks and our meals - an omelet and a salad with a side of biscuits. The food was served pretty quickly. The taste and flavor was good. Someone else at the bar ordered chicken and waffles and it looked like enough food for 3-4 people to share. The atmosphere was casual and easy going. Prices were comparable to similar places we have been but lower than I was expecting being in AC anyway. They have a nice outdoor space but it was crazy windy the day we were here so we didn’t sit outside. We had an overall enjoyable experience.

The best privately owned restaurant in Atlantic City with something for everyone. The atmosphere is wonderful - it is simultaneously family friendly and perfect for a chic date night. The cocktails are meticulously crafted by expert bartenders - Brian and Manny are a dynamic duo, both knowledgeable mixologists and excellent conversationalists. Meredith is not only also an expert bartender, but a certified sommelier and her Wednesday Wine nights are not to be missed. Our server, Seth, was quick to greet us, take orders, and make us feel right at home. He is thorough and efficient, answering questions and guiding us to the perfect selections based on our needs and tastes. He made us feel right at home. Now the important part: the food! I highly recommend the brussels - best I’ve had anywhere. The raw seafood is also to die for! My go to meals usually involve the steak or salmon options - but I am always sure to try the special of the night. Chef Michael Brennan is a culinary genius. An added nice touch is that he comes out frequently to chat with guests and get feedback. Brunch is also always a good idea at Cardinal. This is one of the few spots in Atlantic City that checks all of the boxes consistently.

The salmon was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The duck was tasty but a bit on the chewy side. The chicken sandwich and burger were decent. We also enjoyed the drinks but they are a bit pricey when not on happy hour.

Cardinal Restaurant in Atlantic City is a culinary gem that delights with exceptional food and inviting ambiance. The stylish interior sets the perfect tone for any occasion, complemented by attentive and friendly staff. The diverse menu features standout dishes like the renowned seafood pasta and perfectly cooked steaks, showcasing high-quality ingredients. Their impressive selection of wines and desserts adds to the experience. With a sense of community and connection, Cardinal is a must-visit for memorable dining in the city!

Just a random birthday dinner while in Atlantic City. It seemed a bit pricey, but after eating that meal I understood why. It was AMAZING! Would recommend the pork chop meal and Brussels sprout appetizer. Love from Kentucky

Came over this weekend for a bachelorette party so brunch was the ending of the weekend. We came over here right before we left to go home. The place is absolutely beautiful, i love the artwork and lights everywhere. That and the music really set the tone. The food was delicious! Our waiter Seth was amazing. He absolutely took over every table, did an amazing job, joked with us, and was nonstop serving awesome energy at every table. Keep up the good work!

Businesses should not falsely advertise. Businesses should not double down on their false advertising when called out on it by a customer. Their website says they have $1 oysters at happy hour. They do not. Their staff member shrugged when I told them this and said that the new price is the new price. Cool. Everything else about my experience is tainted by this. It does not really matter that the rest of the meal was decent or that the employee with the huge mustache and the d20 pin seemed very sociable and knowledgeable about his craft. But I won't remember that. I'll remember a three dollar overcharge instead.

Pretentious. The food was mediocre, and had very few choices. Dishes were more expensive than other places in the area, and the affordable choices were fried chicken sandwiches. Basic fries and a $35 cauliflower steak seemed excessive.

We were looking for a place to eat outside of the typical commercialized casino restaurants, which led us to Cardinal due to the fabulous reviews! The ambience was a mood -- cozy, dimly lit, and artwork done by a local artist (im assuming) ... our server was fantastic, educating us on the restaurant and the chef ... she was completely attentive, and guided us through some of the GF options we needed for my husband. Our food was beyond delicious (get the Crispy Broccoli & the Smashburger!), and we already plan on returning our next trip down!

Get away from the casinos. Get off the boardwalk. This is a gem of a restaurant that hits every note. From the moment you walk in, the host is inviting and friendly. The bar area is hip and cool. The restaurant is cool and industrial. The service was excellent. All this and I haven't mentioned the food. Started with crispy broccoli and it was perfect. Then came the halibut with crab and the salmon. Some of the best fish I've ever had. We didn't have any drinks but they looked amazing as well. There's also a very cool outside area. We'll be back.

Brian mixed some excellent drinks and our food was delicious. They offer upscale flavors and ingredients that worked to make us happy! Glad we found this place.

I'm obsessed with this late night happy hour!! Every time I'm in AC I stop by. The food is fantastic and very reasonably priced. I forget his name, but one of the bartenders is the best. He made me the best Vodka Punch i have ever had. I love it here, and I'm looking forward to the next time I can go. PS: I'd literally start a petition to bring back the fish and chips lol. They were my favorite!!

Wasn't crazy about the goat cheese grilled cheese. The bread was too thick. However this place is pretty cool, and I might like another dish better. Would go back.

I just moved nearby and wanted to try this place, the property is unique graffiti covered storage trailers for outdoor restrooms and elevated unique decor. The website showed the lunch menu, it appeared very casual, so I strolled in off the beach and was met at the entrance with "Do you have reservations?" It was about 6 pm and there were many empty tables inside and out. It took two females consulting and scurrying about the dining room and they had to bring a guy to the host desk wearing a t-shirt and baseball cap to find me an available table, the process was not welcoming and cumbersome. The interior decor is plain, and simple, there is lots of fake plants and flowers and a couple poinsettia plants. There is a couple rogue string of holiday lights, most burned out. Other guests were also commenting on the seating difficulties with so many empty tables and many employees. The place is clean and employees were observed utilizing proper food service sanitary techniques at all times. The Fried Brussel sprouts were very flavorful, the tofu hummus and glaze made them unique and special. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich was flavorful but varied from the menu description, it had lettuce and tomato not listed in its detailed description. It came with a generous portion of fries but they had no seasoning, yet tno salt & pepper on the table. I requested salt it was all clumped up and mostly empty, someone didn't do their side work or there is no oversight. The crispy chicken was cooked perfectly, moist and flavorful . My server was Victoria, she was friendly and helpful.

AMAZING staff... Amazing food... Amazing atmosphere. My daughter and I started with the fried brussels sprouts and they were out of this world! Then I got the brussels sprouts salad with grilled chicken, which was to die for, and she got the smash burger with truffle fries. Victoria, our server, was friendly, accommodating, and very professional Next time we're coming for happy hour!

My favorite in AC right now! I shamefully went twice this week. The duck wings... I could eat them at least once a week. The Brussels sprouts are in a similar sauce and just as tasty. I sat at the bar the first time this week and it is my preferred dining option for 1-2 people. The bartender is on top of everything. We sat in the dining room area the 2nd time because it was better for my family group. It was not echoing so it was a perfect sound level for conversation. The outside dining options are high tops, picnic tables and a fire pit. There are grass and sand areas. You can find everything here. They also have festivals and events often! Great vibe & great food every time I visit!

I had such high hopes too. Really friendly staff. Risotto was kind of hard with the scallops. Scallops were ok, so was the caesar salad. The Shrimp cocktail had no cocktail sauce. Maybe it was kind of an off night. Had some kind of a weird disney themed dinner on a random wednesday night. Eh maybe next time.

If you're looking for a place in Atlantic City that offers a DAILY happy hour at 2 different times of the day, then look no further because Cardinal is that place! it's from 4-6 & 9-11pm each day they're open. They're located in the Orange Loop which is one of the areas I've been visiting on the regular because it shares a parking lot with MPX, so IYKYK! Shoutout to Meredith for providing on point service at the bar & my compliments to the chef for feeding me & my babe! I'll definitely be back for those $1 oysters & to try some cocktails! Raw Oysters were very fresh & I liked the vinaigrette that came with them, but the dressed oysters were just okay. Still worth trying though! Fried Brussels Sprouts - extremely flavorful, but very tasty and $6. Korean Fried Chicken Wings - not as crispy as other KFC wings I've had, & a smaller portion than I expected for $7 but were still tasty. Croquette - some of the whipped ricotta was a little funky for me but the croquettes themselves were very nice for $6. Crispy Chicken Sandwich - very tasty with the red onion jam & pickles & the chicken was perfectly crispy but juicy inside! For $14 it also came with fries that were a great addition to the dish.

Have been back twice since my initial review. The first time was during lunch when we spent time in the outdoor area. That had a really good performer that day so it added to the experience. I had the Curried Chickpea Salad Wrap which was very good. Loved the flavor combination. The last time was this past week for dinner. I had the Cauliflower Steak which was delicious. The Cauliflower was great and the puree with the sunflower seeds and raisins made for a great bite. My wife had the Ricotta Gnocchi with crab. She really enjoyed it and I had the rest of the sauce the next day on my eggs and it was really good. The service still continues to be great and the staff is awesome. They also completed the decor on the private room and I must say it looked great from what I could see.

I'm obsessed! Our group was supposed to go to another restaurant, but because that one was full we decided to go to Cardinal instead and this place blew me out of the water. Truly these "finer" dining places outside in New York City are equally as good with better prices as well. We were seated immediately and glad they were open later into the night. - Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad - After days of eating "brown" food, this was a much appreciated meal. The salad was fairly standard although I did appreciate the craisins in there. The portion sizes were huge and I could eat it in 2 meals. - Chef's Seasonal Soup (Butternut Squash) - I thought the soup was okay, but I really appreciate the once again huge portions of Cardinal. Honestly, this soup could just be my dinner and I would be happy and full. - Flourless Chocolate Cake - I was obsessed with this cake. I feel like this is one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had! Even though it is on the sweeter side, I really appreciated the truffle like flavors and texture as well as the refreshing strawberries sitting on the side. Because of its richness, two people could comfortably share this cake. Overall, fantastic flavors and portions and Cardinals. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Atlantic City.

New spot, less than a year old. It's a nice addition to the AC landscape. I describe it as a gastropub due to the inspired menu, and the artisanal craft cocktails. I loved the late night Happy Hour from 9 PM to 11 PM. I was happy to leave our resort to head over for a late night nosh to try it out. The croquettes, duck wings, fried chicken sandwich & dressed oysters were yummy. My wife had beer & I had the cocktail seen picture and I can't remember the name of it right now, lol. But it's all there in the picture. The bartender makes his own bitters and syrups and things like that, you see it's very artistic and beautiful. And delicious! saving the best for last, Brian the fantastic & creative bartender is a legit artist! He has artwork on the wall, and I bought one, lol. My only con - the $$ for "HH." It was a Sunday night & the place was completely dead. No more than 5 people at the bar at a time. It's not convenient/nearby anything, thus you have to intentionally desire to patronize it. Brian said earlier in the day it was completely packed for happy hour and brunch, etc. But if you're going to be open at night, (and I appreciate being open at night for the late night Happy Hour, PLEASE keep it!) WE who ventured out should be rewarded with bigger, discounted deals, lol. The late night Happy Hour should be even better discount than earlier happy hour. For example, the chicken sandwich with the fries came to be the same amount as it would be on the regular menu. The Happy Hour price for the chicken sandwich is two dollars less than the regular menu item, which right there is NOT a big enough discount to start with. But if you want french fries, they charge you two dollars therefore bringing it up to the original $16 price point. That's a happy hour bummer situation! For late night HH, that chicken sandwich should've been $10. & what are you doing with those leftover dressed oysters? Not much! You should make those Buck-a shuck for late night! (they were out of raw oysters, my preference, which is totally understandable by that time of night.) Overall, we would've ordered more things & lingered longer if I felt a bigger value. The cocktails are handcrafted, so I can't argue about those price points, but I used to manage a wine bar in Rittenouse Square in Philadelphia, I know the markup... The glasses of wine don't have to be that high. :) especially since this was a Sunday night and they don't reopen till Wednesday, what a great opportunity to have legit specials on open bottles. Call it Sip'n Sundays and at late night Happy Hour, ANY glass of wine from bottles that are already open, $6 a glass. That HH would be hopping on Sunday nights! YOU'RE WELCOME!

An absolutely beautiful restaurant, cocktails were fantastic. Croquettes were great, the lamb burger and gnocchi were also excellent. Vicky was attentive and absolutely lovely. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of their menu.

Businesses should not falsely advertise. Businesses should not double down on their false advertising when called out on it by a customer. Their website says they have $1 oysters at happy hour. They do not. Their staff member shrugged when I told them this and said that the new price is the new price. Cool. Everything else about my experience is tainted by this. It does not really matter that the rest of the meal was decent or that the employee with the huge mustache and the d20 pin seemed very sociable and knowledgeable about his craft. But I won't remember that. I'll remember a three dollar overcharge instead.

This place rules. The service was fantastic. The duck wings were delicious. The oysters were excellent. The halibut was phenomenal. Perfect ambiance. A gem in Atlantic City.

This place was great!! Drinks were good, the appetizers were amazing. I had a cardinal burger as well and it was one of the best burgers I've had. I would go again. It was calm inside and the server was attentive.

Cardinal is a delightful modern bar & restaurant steps away from the AC boardwalk and a welcome aesthetic if you're looking for something far more satisfying and healthy than fried oreos and pizza. After being here three weeks I've frequented Cardinal as often as possible, enjoying the brussels, broccoli and crispy chicken sandwich. Service is excellent, food is delicious and the ambience is calm and classy. Definitely feel like I'm back in Brooklyn while in the establishment. Loved the Bait & Switch mezcal concoction and espresso martinis are perfection. Thank you! Will keep returning until we leave!

Happy hour 7 days a week. Not many places offer that. Oysters for a buck. Raw was better than cooked. Truffle fries could have used some more truffle flavor. Wings were tasty. The crispy broccoli was fabulous. Drinks were good. Service was friendly and quick. Cute place with outside seating - fire pits and games We will be back.

We were thrilled to locate this restaurant given that its vegetarian options were most appealing of all nearby places offering such options. All our selections were delicious, fresh, well-prepared, and made with quality ingredients. We were very pleasantly surprised that the ambiance, vibe, and service also were fantastic. Highly recommend this place as a refuge from the busy-ness and noise of other local spots surrounding Atlantic City. It's not a typical overpriced fancy joint but rather a sweet addition that stands out from the others.

What a great little place! Spent a few nights with a buddy down in AC for a little winter break without the family. We had dinner reservations but decided to get there real early and check out the happy hour. Happy hour (4-6pm) was wonderful. It wasn't crowded at all at 4 and they had a nice selection of food and alcohol at discounted prices. So nice a selection we cancelled our reservation and just tried a bunch of happy hour dishes and some classic cocktails. All the food was great. I ordered a small salad with chicken off of the regular menu as my last item and it was large and delicious. Bartenders were friendly and the place just had a nice, local non-casino vibe. Looking forward to going back.

What a delightful place. A hidden gem. The food was great. We went for happy hour We had smashed burger. Very good. And charcuterie. Different but good. Loved it. The drinks were great n the bartender. Fantastic. Highly recommend it.

I went with a group for happy hour and birthday dinner. It's one of the best bang for your buck places I have been to. The happy hour was excellent, generous portion and fantastic cocktails. The ambiance can be romantic for date night and casual enough for group outings. And the service was fantastic. Definitely recommend this fabulous place.

This is an amazing place, with friendly amazing staff and delicious food. Chef Michael and his family have put a lot of love in creating this place and it is seen throughout. From plants, to decorations, to seating and even the creation of dishes, this is a place that you often do not see around. I love those duck wings, enjoy the croquette and super fan of the wedge salad. Love the crafted drinks and the love that are put into them when making. Whether for winter or summer, the vibe is amazing and some nights there is a solo performer that makes for an even incredible night. Well done!

Dinner here twice in 1-week, Wednesday and Saturday nights. I'm a seafood lover, and loved that all the seafood items I've tried so far, were stellar. The Dressed Oysters with a blush pink Champagne Cream and Caviar on top, by far my favorite appetizer! I ordered them on both visits, however the oysters were on the smaller side, on my second visit. The presentation on a bed of rock salt was gorgeous and dreamy. The Halibut entree is the star for me. Perfectly pan seared meaty white fish and I even loved the carrots! It was a very fulfilling entree. Also tried the Roasted Chicken entree which was another home run. The skin was slightly on the salty side for me, but you could remove the skin. On Saturday night I had the special, Salmon with Clams and Risotto. This dish looked and tasted amazing and again -- the fish was cooked to perfection. The skin on the salmon was very crispy! I think it's safe to say AC knows their seafood -- no surprise there. Though I was bummed that the risotto was al-dente. I wish the risotto cooked longer so it could reduce to a softer texture, and absorb more flavor. Definitely needed more time on the stove. Next time, I would skip the Fried Brussel Sprouts appetizer. It was on the mushy side and heavy on the hoisin sauce, which made it overpowering and salty. My friend agreed. My friend said the Blueberry Pie dessert was one of the best pies she's ever had. I did wish that the Lemon Tart dessert had more sour tartness to it. I didn't get a lot of the lemony-ness. That said this is certainly one of the best new restaurants in AC! Don't leave without having lunch and/or dinner here. There's a separate menu for the outdoor Garden area which I'm excited to try this summer! Love that there's Kid Friendly options on the Garden menu, and games to play! Two bars (three if the Garden is open), and a free parking lot!

Truly one of top 5 restaurants in AC. Chef is fantastic and the bartenders are top notch (with some amazing cocktails). Take an Uber and try it out!

Great service, friendly servers, spacious. Crispy chicken sandwich was excellent. Crispy/crunchy exterior, but juicy and delicious chicken. Burger had good bacon, but was average. The fries that came with both were not appetizing at all. I loved the brussels sprouts. The korean fried chicken wings tasted as expected, but wasn't a standout as someone who eats it fairly often. The gnocchi was well balanced and tasty, but was softer than expected. I liked the bread that they served in advance. Would come back again.

I can say enough about the wait staff and the food. Everything was phenomenal. Farm to table kind of place. Love the decor love the atmosphere love the vibe five stars My husband and I can here for our 16 years anniversary dinner. Off the boardwalk restaurant. Highly recommended the Brussel sprouts appetizer. Really everything was delicious.

The lunch menu here is so good!! Beautiful atmosphere and decor, great service!! I would happily come back

I was looking for a dinner spot and didn't check out their menu because I associated it with a local restaurant near me with the same name who serves breakfast and brunch food. I finally clicked on the link and I was very surprised. Not only did they have vegan options but gluten free as well. I needed a place that was reasonably priced as well, which this was. I also needed a place that served meat and could accommodate a party of 10 people at 8 pm. They had a table for us with only about a fifteen minute wait. This place is located just off the boardwalk. We loved the cute decor and the furniture as well. We all loved our food! They don't have too many vegan options but I got Fried Brussels Sprouts. I had the red chili flakes taken off and it was a good sized portion. This dish was really very tasty because of the sweet flavoring mixed with the creamy tofu hummus. I also got the fries and this was a huge portion of skinny fries that resembled fast food fries however they were delicious. My friends got chicken wings, burgers, and carrot cake and they all loved their dishes. We all said we would definitely come back to eat here in the future.

What an awesome place! My boyfriend and I were in AC for 2 nights and came here twice because it was so good. The happy hour deals are great and the bartender (Brian) has created a great cocktail menu. The two guys behind the bar were friendly, quick, and attentive and they had a woman helping out as well. My partner and I are into cocktails so it's fun to be able to chat with the mixologist. We tried a lot of food on the happy hour menu- crispy broccoli, fried Brussels sprouts, baked oysters, charcuterie, duck and chicken wings, shrimp cocktail. Most of it was great but some of it just had too many flavors going on. I love when chefs try new things but think some recipes may need just a hint of tweaking for my palate. It didn't stop us from coming back though!

The food is PHENOMENAL and the beverages are worth raving about! Who could ask for anything more? Happy Hour from 4-6 AND 9-11?! It's worth the double stop for your evening. The Pork Belly appetizer is something that dreams are made of. And you HAVE to try the Scallops! So much good food, why not STAY for dinner too?! Orange Loop is definitely where it's AT these days!

Great fresh food and service. Good range of choices. Nice craft cocktails. Would dine again.

Good is really good, good portions. Delicious oysters. We tried outside in the summer and inside in the fall, great options.

I visited the cardinal for happy hour. Let's get to it! *The food: -The Croquette- A nice crisp on the outside and whipped ricotta texture in the middle. This was one of the dishes I enjoyed the most when I visited. -Duck Wings- A sweet and spicy dish. The side of creama was a unique dipping sauce. A nice twist on a classic ranch dipping sauce that's typically paired with a classic wing dish. If you're looking for wing with more meat, I wouldn't opt for this wing but it is unique! -Dressed oysters: The bacon flavor wasn't very prevalent. The spinach flavor was more prevalent. I can't say I like this dish. The dressing was a bit soupy. The dish was served lukewarm, and the breadcrumbs weren't entirely crisp on top. - Truffle Fries- I liked the truffle fries, as they had a good balance truffle flavor (not all truffle fries do). The truffle flavor wasn't too strong and over powering but the dish was still flavorful. -Cardinal Smash Burger: The smash burger was a bit greasy. It felt a hit thrown together. I wish it would have had a stronger Siracusa aioli flavor. Parking: A neighboring parking lot is available for guest parking. Neighboring street parking is also available if the lot is full. Aesthetics: I love the aesthetics of this place. The lighting and style were very nice! If you're an instagrammer and love the angles, there is some unique decor within this place, you can acquire a lot of cool shots!

Wonderful place for dinner. Food was really good, and service was great. We brought our pup and sat outside on the patio. There's also a private lot in the back that you can park in.

Delicious food just off the Boardwalk. More affordable than restaurants in Casinos. Large seating indoor areas with outdoor tables as well. Beautiful decorations. Pleasant and quick service.

Let me tell y'all about this place. First off, the ambiance is amazing. Industrial garden vibes and it was so cool. Everyone we spoke to from the staff was nothing but helpful and polite. I wish I remembered our servers name because she was lovely! They didn't have blackberries for the cocktail I ordered and she quickly let me know and gave me alternatives. I ended up getting it with strawberries and it was so yummy! It was a silver tequila cocktail. My boyfriend tried two different cocktails and he loved both. The bartender gave us a fun fact about it being called "ladder 8" because of the ghost busters. Everything we ate was TASTY. I got the mushroom and goat cheese grilled cheese and you'll see the picture only has half of it because I couldn't stop eating the first half. My boyfriend got the lamb burger and didn't leave a crumb of it left. The ingredients were obviously fresh and everything seemed like it was created with a culinary intention. When I think of a "farm to table" restaurant this is what I imagine. I would 100% recommend this to anyone. My ONLY complaint was the French fries. I asked for extra crispy and they were still on the soggy side but that's okay because it left room for me to try their cheesecake which also was so well cooked.

Six stars! Went here for happy hour, four of us at the bar. Awesome cocktails, really well designed and mixed with many homemade ingredients. Food menu pricing was very good. Everything tasted great. Brussels, broccoli were a big hit. duck wings falling off the bone. Highly recommend a visit here. I can't wait to come back in the summer.

Very friendly bartenders...great vibe!!! Would return on the next trip to Atlantic City.

Every time we go, we are impressed. The food is consistently delicious. All fresh ingredients. The brunch Southern Benedict and the smash burger are high on the list! And the service is great as well. We love the ambiance. You can tell that the owner takes pride in his restaurant. We look forward to many more visits .

Same level of quality as before. Great new space at former Bouree. I didn't give it 5 stars because it was a soft opening with a limited menu, and they were still working out kinks. Great bars. This should really enhance the orange loop. Food highlight was duck wings in hoisin sauce. They were excellent, and everything you might expect them to be (although I'd never tried them before). Sweet, tender, crisp on the outside. The brussels sprouts were good, but also sweet. I would choose a different appetizer if I were getting the wings. Also, be prepared for a lot of heat on the Thai chili hummus base. Liked the smoked chicken a lot, although I was hoping for the fried smoked chicken on the new menu, which sounded even better. It was moist, and just the right amount of smokiness, complimented but the celery root puree and tarragon cream sauce. Will be back.

Love the atmosphere, smiling servers, the real grown-up beverage creations, but I'm hear to state: ORDER THE SCALLOPS!! (Giant sea scallops, seared perfectly, flanked by quinoa and parsnips and persimmon in a vermouth sauce). Unique, incredible. A showstopper! Sorry. They were gone before I could snap a pic.

It was chilly out so we didn't get to experience the outside but it looked super cute. Inside was very cute tho as well and cozy too! Our server was very personable and helpful. Food was great! Brussels sprouts were really delicious. Duck wings had a great flavoring, lacked a little meat and were a little too crunchy but they really weren't bad! French fries were awesome too! Also get the flourless chocolate cake!! In a great location if you want to grab dinner and then bar hop over to the Beer Hall, Irish Pub, Rhythm & Spirits, Kings or head back up on the boardwalk. Would go back!

Great service. Went for happy hour on Sunday, the cocktail was delicious, so was the cheeseboard and Brussels sprouts. I love the decor and ambiance! Great place for a date!

Cool industrial-looking spot with a different menu for the area. Had croquettes and Caesar salad for apps - the small size was HUGE. And for mains between the halibut and the salmon - get the salmon. Besides it being a tad cheaper it also has such an amazing taste. Halibut was ok but Miso salmon taste was outstanding. Also had Brussels sprouts salad (not the app, the salad) which was good with the pecans and craisins. Blueberry pie dessert was pretty good. Server was very sweet and fun. Place is literally next door to iconic Irish Pub!

Excellent food, cool vibe. Good drinks, excellent service! Loved the salmon rillettes!

A hidden gem! Fantastic food, from the oysters to the avocado salad to the roasted chicken (which exceed every expectation and made others at the table jealous which says a lot for chicken) to the pork loin. Beyond the food and drink, the service sets this place apart. We will be back!

Atlantic City has a gem on its hands! This place is just superb in terms of executing a thought out end-to-end experience. You can appreciate the ambiance, the respect the kitchen and staff has for each ingredient in every dish and drink, the intention and execution of each item that arrives to your table, and the care everyone has for delivering on every moment at Cardinal. From the moment I called to make a reservation to the second my partner and I finished our meal, we were both awed and grateful having had a unique experience as the one we had. The ambiance was great - combined with the interior design, overall aesthetic, and the aforementioned items made for an unforgettable experience. For starters, we ordered the shrimp cocktail and fried Brussel sprouts, which was absolutely stellar. Next, we ordered the beef tenderloin. It hit all the high notes I expect out of a well executed dish, which it was. The depth of flavor, texture, and technique to execute the dish was clearly evident to my partner and I. Lastly, we ordered a couple of cocktails: The Bourdain and Cardinal in Paradise. You can definitely taste the cachaça in The Bourdain (side note: appreciative of the nod to Tony). And the flavors really came through and blended well in the Cardinal in Paradise. Overall, if Cardinal isn't awarded Michelin stars I'm going to riot. It executes on every level, without a doubt. Already planning my next trip back to Atlantic City - and we look forward to returning more than a few times.