Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Japanese. Wine strengths: California.
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- Address
- Kuro, 1000, Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
- Phone
- (609) 449-1000
- Hours
- Mon–Tue ClosedWed–Thu 5–9 PMFri–Sat 5–11 PMSun 5–10 PM
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Fresh sushi, sashimi and hand rolls
- Premium A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef
- Robata Charcoal Grill skewers
- Gluten-free and vegan Japanese dishes
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Japanese. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Kuro
The wine
Kuro 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
- Sake program
- Craft cocktails
- Beer program
Details
- Modern
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Energetic
- Romantic
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Late Night
- Hotel Restaurant
- Design Destination
- Wine Cellar
- Craft Cocktails
- Sake Program
- Extensive Wine List
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Cocktails
- Sake
- Wine
- Beer
- Vegan Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Upscale modern Japanese restaurant inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with sleek contemporary design, polished finishes, and a lively casino-adjacent energy balanced by refined lighting and attentive fine-dining service.