Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Steak house. Wine strengths: California.
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- Address
- 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
- Phone
- (609) 449-1000
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 5–10 PMFri 5 PM–12 AMSat 4 PM–12 AMSun 5–10 PM
- Directions
- Get directions

The menu
What to order
- USDA dry-aged prime steaks
- Maryland crab cake
- Council Oak bacon
- Lobster dishes
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Steak house. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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The wine
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Exceptional wine program
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Sommelier-led
- Craft cocktails
Details
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Romantic
- Energetic
- Intimate
- Well Known
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Live Music
- Wine Cellar
- Open Kitchen
- Hotel Restaurant
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Sommelier Led
- Sustainable Seafood
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Pescatarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Sophisticated classic-American steakhouse inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, with an open kitchen, wood-fired grills, an intimate lounge offering nightly live music, extensive wine program, and upscale yet welcoming atmosphere.











