The rustic atmosphere of the Atlantic City outpost of Chef Jose Garces's tapas-style restaurant is the perfect accompaniment to a night out at the Ocean Casino Resort. The Spanish-inspired menu includes dishes like bacon-wrapped dates, Spanish omelet, crab-stuffed peppers, and seafood paella, but if you're feeling really hungry opt for the chef’s tasting menu or the suckling pig.

Amada Iron Chef Jose Garces opened Amada as his first Atlantic City restaurant inside the former Revel casino when it first opened in 2012. The space was forced to shutter when Revel went under, but it came back better than ever with the opening of Ocean Casino Resort in 2018. An absolutely perfect spot to dine on a romantic evening, the setting is beautiful – contemporary décor in dramatic hues of black, tan and blue are complemented by sweeping ocean views, and a creative menu of Spanish and Mediterranean tapas-style dishes are joined by house specialties, including a lobster paella that is out of this world.

Jose Garces’ flagship restaurant went dormant when Revel closed its doors a few years back, but we were thrilled to learn that it survived the resort’s transformation to Ocean. The approachable menu has many highlights from the extraordinary charcuterie selection to the grilled meats and seafood. But there are few dining experiences as special as partaking in the chef’s tasting menu, where a handpicked selection of small plates can be paired with the robust wine selection for a truly memorable evening.

Amada at Ocean Casino Resort offers a distinctive dining adventure with Spanish-inspired cuisine and breathtaking oceanfront views. Whether you're marking a special occasion with colleagues or arranging a corporate event, Amada's tapas-style menu brings the flavors of Spain to Atlantic City. With special offerings like chef's tasting menus and delectable seafood paella, Amada provides a culinary journey that’ll elevate any group experience.

Buckley first joined Tropicana as a sous chef in 2017, following a successful three years with the Garces Group in both Atlantic City and Philadelphia, where he worked his way from line cook to sous chef at notable restaurants such as Amada, The Olde Bar, and Distrito. Upon joining the Tropicana team as sous chef, he was responsible for Garces restaurants, Olón and Okatshe, and other dining outlets and banquets on the property.

Amada is a higher-end restaurant trendy and chic, with a menu that offers a blending of Spanish and Mediterranean inspired plates. The trendy interior with floor-to-ceiling windows paired with comfortable seating, make this a great place for an enjoyable date night or evening out as a group. Specialty paellas, delicious flatbreads, unique vegetable dishes, charcuterie plates, and traditional tapas can all be found on the menu.

A cornerstone of the Ocean Resort, Amada restaurant from chef Jose Garces features all the tapas you could want to replenish your energy from a hard day of playing the slots or relaxing on the beach. With wrap-around windows, it has an airy feel that’s often missing from casino-based restaurants. Long a staple in Old City Philly, Amada is Spanish restaurant with classics like tortilla Espanola (Spanish omelette) and ceviche.

Amada – Soak up the ocean views while you dive into a romantic tapas-style meal at this chic establishment. Brought to you by Chef Garces, Amada combines the tastes of Andalucía with the rustic charm of Mediterranean decor. Cut into suckling pig, take a bite of crispy patatas bravas, or treat yourself to the chef’s tasting menu, all while sipping on top-notch Spanish wines.

**The addition of summer specials at two of Ocean’s (theoceanac.com) best fine dining locations is cause for summer celebration. On Sundays from 5-7 p.m. Amada offers $5 wines by the glass and $7 margarita and paloma cocktails as part of their “Sangria Sundays” promotion, which also includes a fun new menu of bar bites and snacks.

At Ocean Resort Casino, Chef Garces presents Amada, a celebration of Spanish cuisine in Atlantic City. Here, you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a rustic-chic tapas bar while taking in ocean views. The restaurant brings the essence of Andalucía to life with dishes that reflect the rich traditions of Spanish cooking.

The first of two of Chef Jose Garces’ restaurants in Atlantic City, Amada is a down-to-earth (but still gourmet) take on Spanish tapas in a Mediterranean setting. Even better, because the food is created by an Iron Chef, you know it has to be good. Still, being a tapas place, it’s hard to recommend just a few dishes.

Chef Jose Garces culinary masterpiece, Amada will have you soaking in the ocean views while dining in a Spanish ambiance with authentic Mediterranean details. This rustic-chic, tapas style restaurant and bar has embraced the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine, showcasing the authentic taste of Andalucía.

Amada is one of the best fine dining experiences in Atlantic City. It has incredible ocean views, too, so you can create the perfect date night watching the sunset as you dine. Amada is located within the Ocean Casino Resort and specializes in Spanish cuisine, thanks to its Chef Garces.

This summer, the Ocean Resort Casino opened its doors, bringing with it José Garces Spanish tapas concept Amada and the coastal Italian restaurant Dolce Mare, which offers some of the best beach views on the boardwalk.

But how did this coffee drink come to be causing such a big stir?. And how has it become such a popular item at Amada?. It all stems from server Frank “Cheech” DeJesus – and his desire to share his cultural traditions.

Chef Garces is proud to offer his culinary masterpiece, Amada in Atlantic City at Ocean Casino Resort. Soak in the ocean views while dining in a Spanish ambiance with authentic Mediterranean details.

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.

- Rating: 3.9/5 (285 reviews)- Price level: $$$- Address: Amada Restaurant Atlantic City, New Jersey - Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars, Steakhouses- Read more on Yelp