I spent $320 on dinner for 2 at Gordon Ramsay Steak. It was worth the splurge, apart from one dish.

My friend and I had dinner at Gordon Ramsay's steakhouse.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderI dined with a friend at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Atlantic City, New Jersey.The ambiance and tasty appetizers made us feel like we were in a high-end steakhouse.However, I wasn't convinced that the steak I ordered was worth the high price.I grew up watching marathons of Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares," so when I got the chance to finally dine at one of the famed chef's restaurants, I anticipated nothing but greatness.On a July 2025 girls' trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey, a friend and I stopped by Ramsay's steakhouse chain — aptly named Gordon Ramsay Steak — inside Harrah's Resort.This was my first time truly exploring Atlantic City and dining at one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants. Gordon Ramsay Steak has seven locations: Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Vancouver, Baltimore, and Kansas City, plus Westlake, Louisiana, and Elizabeth, Indiana.With a big celebrity name comes high expectations, and we left feeling overall impressed — though a little drained monetarily.Here's what our experience was like dining at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Atlantic City.We arrived right on time for our dinner reservation.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderWe booked a reservation about a week in advance for 7 p.m. on a Wednesday night. Since it was midweek and decently in advance, we had no issue getting a reservation at prime dinner time for two people.We found the restaurant up one flight from the casino floor,  instantly spotting a lot of neon signs — one with the restaurant's name, one with an illustration of Gordon Ramsay sharpening knives, and one with a diagram of beef cuts.If the neon signs weren't enough to tip us off, there was also a video of Ramsay inviting guests into the restaurant.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderThe screen played a video of Gordon Ramsay discussing the restaurant and special items like the prix fixe menu.As big fans of Ramsay, we thought this was a fun touch to our dining experience and made the restaurant feel more connected to the celebrity chef.After waiting a few minutes for our table to be ready, a hostess escorted us into the dining room.Inside, we were greeted by an accent wall painted with a Union Jack that led to the main dining room.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderRamsay was born in Scotland but raised in England, and many of his restaurants have a distinctly British flair.We liked that the main dining room was completely separate from the rest of the resort, creating a more private and immersive dining experience compared to other restaurants we dined at during the week, which were right on the casino floor.The dining room had a mix of regular chairs, high-backed chairs, and booths.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderWe were seated at a booth, meaning our party of two had plenty of room to spread out.The dining room's overall aesthetic was cozy yet modern. Its muted color scheme was earth greens and blues, with pops of red throughout. It felt romantic, with luxe leather seating and candles placed on each table. Still, it was well-lit; no one would struggle to read the menu thanks to the overhead lighting.The place settings had a touch of elegance.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderWe were each given a cloth napkin, two forks, and a butter knife. I was given a steak knife when I ordered my entrée.We both ordered drinks from the specialty cocktail menu.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderI ordered the Supersonic G&T ($17.99), which is Ramsay's version of a classic gin and tonic.It contained yuzu, grapefruit syrup, and grapefruit juice, which made the drink slightly sweeter and more flavorful than the standard cocktail. I thought it was light and refreshing, and paired well with all of the dishes we tried.My friend ordered the British Culprit ($18), which is unfortunately no longer on the cocktail menu. It was the restaurant's take on an espresso martini made with rum instead of vodka. It was sweet but not creamy, and the "perfect pick-me-up" after a day of travel from New York to Atlantic City.Our server started us off with two house rolls and butter.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderThe rolls were warm and sprinkled with salt, and the butter was just soft enough to spread onto the bread.The bread was slightly sweet, and while the butter didn't have much flavor on its own, we were thankful for a small bite to curb our appetites before the rest of our food arrived.We consulted with our waiter on the most popular appetizers. He recommended the smoked wagyu beef tartare.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderHe explained that the beef tartare ($29.99) was smoked to add even more flavor to the dish. I'm a huge fan of this French dish, so I simply had to try it and compare it to other ones I've had in the past.The egg yolk was creamy, and the beef tartare itself was packed with flavor.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderThe tartare, made with lemon zest, red onion, capers, and a quail egg yolk, was served with Yukon Gold potato chips.This was by far one of th

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