Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is marking November with special benefits for military veterans, Thanksgiving dining options, concerts and restaurant promotions.
Benefits for veterans and military families
The resort’s veterans program provides eligible active-duty personnel, veterans and military spouses with an automatic upgrade to Unity Legend status, including complimentary self-parking. Other benefits include free car washes at Rocktane, a limited-edition Hard Rock veterans pin, buy-one-get-one admission to Fresh Harvest Buffet, 15% off at Hard Rock Cafe and 20% off regularly priced Rock Spa & Salon services.
Eligible participants include active-duty military personnel, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and active-duty military and veteran spouses. Enrollment requires qualifying military identification, a DD-214 or a state-issued identification card bearing a veteran designation.
Thanksgiving dining and holiday pies
Several resort restaurants will offer Thanksgiving specials, with reservations encouraged through Hard Rock Atlantic City’s website.
Gourmet pies: Executive pastry chef Thaddeus DuBois, a former White House pastry chef during President George W. Bush’s administration, will prepare pumpkin, pecan, chocolate cream, cherry vanilla nutmeg and cinnamon-apple pies, along with cheesecake topped with sour cream glaze.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood: A seasonal turkey thigh confit will be served with smoked turkey sausage cassoulet and turkey jus gras.
Kuro: The restaurant will offer an Asian pear chai-spiced martini for Thanksgiving.
Fresh Harvest Buffet: A Thanksgiving buffet will be served Thursday, Nov. 26, from noon to 9 p.m. for $42.99 per person. Selections include butternut squash bisque, autumn salad, roast turkey with cranberry-orange relish, glazed ham, prime rib, stuffing, potatoes, green beans, roasted vegetables, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie, apple crumble and pecan tartlets.
November concert lineup
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.: Freestyle Free for All, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
- Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.: Jefferson Starship, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
- Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.: Pooh, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
- Wednesday, Nov. 25, 10 p.m.: Jonathan Lee, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
- Friday, Nov. 27, 9 p.m.: The Temptations and The Four Tops, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
- Saturday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m.: Jubin Nautiyal, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena.
- Saturday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m.: Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, Sound Waves Theater.
Dining events and weekly specials
Sushi School at Kuro
Executive sushi chef Desmond Chow will lead a hands-on sushi-making class Saturday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn to prepare rolls, hand rolls and nigiri, with a sake sample included. Tickets are $85. Ticket information.
Kuro weekly offers
On Thursdays, diners who spend $45 receive a complimentary Zensai menu item, with selections such as crispy tuna rice, lobster dumplings and Wagyu tacos. Kuro also offers a four-course Taste of Kuro prix fixe dinner on Thursdays for $65, with choices of soup or salad, tempura, an entrée and dessert.
On Sundays, hospitality workers receive happy hour pricing throughout the evening, including $12 cocktails and discounted food. All guests can receive 50% off large bottles of sake on Sundays.
Council Oak happy hour
Happy hour runs Monday through Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring oysters, beef tartare crostini, cheesesteak sliders, wine and cocktails. Live music is offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
YOUYU happy hour
Daily from 4 to 6 p.m., YOUYU offers specials on beer, wine, sake, cocktails and appetizers, including dumplings and Korean fried chicken wings.
Sitar
Hard Rock’s newer Indian restaurant, Sitar, is located near Sound Waves. The approximately 2,600-square-foot restaurant features contemporary Indian dining, live music and Boardwalk views.
Backstage Cafe
Located at Hard Rock Cafe, Backstage Cafe offers game-day viewing on 23 high-definition televisions, Boardwalk views and food and beverage specials. Its happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., with domestic beers for $5, select beers for $6, wines and cocktails for $7, and appetizers priced from $8 to $10.
Federal Donuts and Chicken
The Philadelphia-based restaurant serves doughnuts, fried chicken and coffee around the clock on the second floor near the hotel elevators.
Fresh Harvest seafood buffet
On Saturdays from 3 to 9 p.m., Fresh Harvest offers a seafood buffet for $59.99, featuring a seafood boil, crab clusters, shrimp dishes, roasted salmon and additional buffet selections.
Sugar Factory brunch
Weekend brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with omelets, French toast, pancakes and other breakfast dishes.
For additional information about entertainment, dining and the veterans program, visit hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
