Aside from fun in the sun, a good tan, some much needed relaxation and copious amounts of libations, a trip to the beach is its own reward. We normally vacation in North Myrtle Beach every year, sans this year for me and my bestie. Nothing could make that any better, unless you're talking about dropping by Atlantic City Sliders and copping a flight of mini burgers, fries and an ice cold beverage.
Atlantic City Sliders has a simple and comprehensive menu containing something for all tastes. My Bestie and I went with a varied selection of sliders, including cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, steak and cheese, hamburger and barbeque, plus chicken sliders and cheese balls to go. Each and every slider was as good as the next , fresh, hot and juicy, with pillowy, soft bread and complimentary sides of pickles, house made slaw and an atmosphere that will call you back for another round.
The décor is an exciting and nostalgic collection of pop culture favorites, 50's diner setting, complete with neon, checkerboard and license plates, photos, records, you name it. It is situated directly beside the liquor store by the Food Lion, so it's right on track with two very important stops. The staff was amiable and diverse, immediately creating an I've been here before vibe! The owner was on site and right there, in on the grill action. He was pleasant and interesting, he even came out into the dining room and chatted with my bestie and me for a bit. He was intrigued by our obvious chemistry (or hysterical laughter ) and he was amazed at how well we interacted. He wondered how we managed to still to smile, as some of the couples he's seen, are together but distant, stone faces and grumps. Part of it is that we are outgoing and bubbly, a dynamic duo, with years and years of experience, when it comes to friendship. We met in college with no pretense or expectations, then blossomed into soul mates. The rest is living history, love and understanding. Our dads actually share the same name and we are from a similar demographic. Things just worked out and we are incredibly supportive of one another. He is my biggest literary and culinary fan and I am his friend to the end, confidant and homie.
The prices are reasonable and encourage extra ordering.
The fries were hot and crispy, fluffy and flaky on the inside.
I was delighted that the barbeque was made on site as well. I am a bit skeptical usually, because all barbeque sandwiches are not created equal, but these sliders proved their worth, with the right amount of zing and zang, subtle smoked porkiness, especially accompanied by a dab of the house made slaw. The steak and cheese sliders provided an ample ratio of meat/peppers and onions/cheese, melty and seasoned.
The classic cheeseburger held its own with properly cooked beef, not over cooked and cardboardy, like some dine and dash burger joints.
The breaded chicken sliders were simple and delicious, nice and crispy on the outside, supple in the middle, not limp and sogged out in places.
The cheeseballs were good too. They had a crunchy outer coating and a molten center.
We tried to order as many items as possible, amassing a critique for our fellow vacationers and my readers alike. Atlantic City Sliders was new to us, but it felt like home, and we wondered how we had made it through so many vacations without it, up until then. We can't wait to go back, for the atmosphere, the food and the owner, he has top notch passion, and it shows in the sliders!
Atlantic City Sliders
1000 Hwy 17 N
North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582
