Restaurants in Cape May

“We had an absolute perfect dining experience. Each course was outstanding. Peach & Burrata salad, delicious. Scallops perfectly done and chocolate panna cotta so good. Loved every thing about Grana BYOB.”

“Always go when in Cape May…fabulous food”

“Great Food and Awesome Location. Love it!”

“Excellent service from Athena. Really good food. Still BYOB but now have Meadowcroft wines. Very nice wine very reasonably priced.”

“Amazing food! Quality, flavor and presentation were all beyond top notch! Definitely will be back soon”

“I have used Lucky Bones’s Eric three times in the last five years for catering parties at my home/in my yard. Twice I also booked waitresses with my party. The food is always delicious, the service reliable. We ran out of chicken tenders for the kids once and they brought over a new batch! Everything is set up as ordered and arrives on time. You can’t go wrong with them for your party. My father’s small after-funeral reception was in their back room and my husband and I eat at the restaurant at least once a month. Highly recommend.”

“Food, service and view excellent”

“Delicious hidden gem in Cape May!”

“I had a great experience at The Lobster House. The place was pretty busy when I went, but it had a nice atmosphere and was worth the visit. I ordered the crab cakes with fries and coleslaw, and everything was really good and fresh. The bread they brought to the table was amazing too!

I also had a drink that I really enjoyed. The service was good, and I liked the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. There are also some interesting displays and things to see around the property.

If you’re in the Cape May area and looking for good seafood, I definitely recommend checking out The Lobster House. I would come back again!”

“First time in cricket club. Bar has nice vibe they were busy and the bartender was attentive. We all enjoyed our meals and desserts. Service was excellent never waited for our next dish. Will definitely be eating here again.”

“Robbie was the best server. Great experience and good food!”

“This was our second time here, and it was just as good as the first. We got to have Sandy as our server. She always makes the experience great with her attention and charisma. We love the ambiance and fine dining here. We will gladly make the hour long trip just to come here!”

“Always a fun time at CView! Great, casual atmosphere with good food. Brianna is a fantastic bartender!”

“Very amazing experience here . Right off the beach . The two guys in charge of the show , will and Cole were super nice ! Best lobster roll I’ve had since I been to Maine”

“the iced vanilla bean latte is amazing!!”

“We love James at the front of the house and the super talented chefs - such a unique and fun experience. Three of us had the vegetarian tasting menu and it was amazing! I wish there were more restaurants like this! Thank you!”

“We dined on Friday, 10.31.25 supporting the Cape May Restaurant Weekend. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Red Snapper Alla Plancha that was impeccably simmered in a tomato-saffron cream sauce along with the delectable additions of mussels, rock shrimp, creamer potatoes and confit fennel. I had the wonderful opportunity to sample the Grilled Duroc Pork Chop with aged gouda potato purée, ginger glazed vegetables, sherry wine cream sauce and seasonal mostarda that was done to absolute perfection. I haven't cleaned my plate like that for years! My wife echoed that it was one of the top three dinners that we have ever had as a couple....Our service was second to none from the expediters, bussers and our very warm and personable server, Anna, who just added to the overall dining experience. A five star event for sure!”

“GREAT FOOD and great service!”

“our server, jennifer, was so friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, efficient and one of the best servers i ever had. Sean, the manager and sommelier was so knowledgeable about wine and gave us great a recommendation on an exquisite bottle of wine, which paired perfectly with our dinner. this restaurant surpassed our expectations”

“Relaxing Dinner on a Summer Evening Delicious dining outside or inside. At our table, we enjoyed the escargots, duck à l'orange, the halibut special, crème brûlée and the fruit tarte. All were wonderful. Service was impeccable. We will definitely be back!”

“Great service, tasty food and nicely crafted cocktails.”

“EXCELLENT FROM SOUP TO NUTS !!!!”

“the calzones are fantastic!!”

“Always good!!They do a great job!! The best!!”

“To be honest and fair, French fusion just is not my favorite. The food was good, but I wouldn’t say it was amazing or particularly memorable. That said, the waitstaff was attentive, polite, and professional throughout the meal.

The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and has an upscale atmosphere that attracts a high-end crowd. Overall, I’m glad I experienced it, but for me, it’s more of a one-and-done attraction than somewhere I would rush back to.”

“Probably one of the most beautiful cocktail bars in Cape May! And I can see why they get mixed reviews due the bartenders interaction with consumers… they feel very NYC like … and missing the Cape May hospitality!

With that said, the old fashion was insanely well done and the atmosphere super on-point with live music and interesting people watching!!!

Overall, how can you go wrong… inside the beautiful Congress Hall filled with memorabilia and stories … I think you should stop by !!

Enjoy and hopefully you have the opportunity to stay there as well !”

“We had a wonderful meal tonight. Staff was friendly & the food was fantastic. We left telling our waiter we'd be back later this week. Highly recommend this fun bar & grill! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Great food and atmosphere”

“Fresh and interesting menu. Everything we had was perfect. Smoked salmon and noodle aps were both great starters to share. Scallops, crab cakes, swordfish entrees were delicious. The desserts were lovely and generous portions. Not surprised to hear that this is a perennial favorite for many regulars.”

“If you can’t decide if you want Mexican food or lots of seafood like you would expect from a shore town restaurant, eat at 5 De Mayo. You can get both. Great salsa. Good scallops and shrimp. Great fajitas. Great enchiladas.”

“I have now been to Behr Brewing on several occasions, I like it's quaint and relaxed atmosphere...but mostly I like the beer, I'm not sure how I would describe my pallet but my visits to numerous other breweries I often taste beers that just aren't for me. I can honestly say every time I have visited Behr all of the beers I have tried are very drinkable and I have enjoyed every single batch. very satisfying for sure.”

“Amazing food. Super friendly staff. And Tommy is awesome. Took time to talk to us and made us feel like part of the family. We will definitely be back!”

“This place has the best grilled cheese and fantastic customer service! My boyfriend goes every year and I finally got the chance to this year. His favorite is the chicken bacon ranch grilled cheese and the day we went they had a smash burger grilled cheese as a special that I got. Absolutely delicious! I highly recommend for anyone in town!”

“We mostly go for the ice cream!! Large portions And lots of toppings, friendly staff And most of all yummy”

“Great food, and fast! Had a single bun and my only regret was not getting three! My first time, definitely not my last - it’s now going to be a regular Cape May stop. Great eats!”

“This is our favorite place for breakfast!”

“These are the best things ever!! In the summer you can’t get near the place because it’s so busy. The like is worth the wait! They have mail order and we have ordered three times! The more u order the better the price. This last time we ordered 24! The owner of this store is super nice and treats his employees so good! Def MUST HAVE!!”

“Had pizza and the Smashburger Both were really good. The service was excellent too. I will go back there again before I go to other restaurants in the area”

“Servers were very nice! It’s byob and surprisingly good for dinner! Only a surprise because I’ve always been gor breakfast.”

“Yesterday we went to Cape May Winery with a bachelorette party group. We had a great experience from booking, too ordering our wine and enjoying our time in the lower cellar room. Special shout out to the amazing table of guests next to us that included 3 married couples that each had been married for over 25 years. They stopped at our table to give our bride-to-be some amazing wedding and successful marriage advice. It was a really special visit and I am so glad we chose to come here! 💜”

“Delicious freshly made custard, just a bit thicker than standard ice cream. Also doesn’t melt quite as quickly, which is nice in Summer. Just the plain chocolate is all I need, though they also have lots of sprinkles and stuff for those who wish.”

“We had a great time at Stowaways. Pat was the best!”

“Five star food and five star service, very cozy and offer outside seating. One of Cape May's premier restaurant.”

“Been Going for more than 25 years”

“I could not leave the store without buying multiple flavors! The purchase was definitely worth it! THEY'RE SO GOOD!!!!!”

“Awesome coffee! Great chocolate croissant, awesome scones everything is fresh!!”

“It was delicious and a beautiful experience but I didn’t appreciate the jimmy falon staring me down on the ice cream wall with his tonight dough ice cream😂”

“i really love this place with the exception of that one cashier in the retail section not the bakery. she is absolutely miserable, belligerent, and nasty. It's almost like she's jealous of the people spending their hard earned dollars. She needs to retire.”

“Great food and a beautiful setting to enjoy it!!!”

“Don’t miss this great addition to your morning walk on the beach..before or after. Really good coffee, friendly staff, bright, cheery atmosphere. My new go to coffee shop when I am in town!”

“Me and my coworker stopped in for sandwiches and had a great conversation with the owner. The sandwiches were excellent and the conversation, even better! Next time I’m in town, I will be back!”

“Dario is the best. Love your White Russian friends”

“A friendly bartended is a good find; a friendly bartender who can make an expert cocktail is a great find. King Edward Bar delivers.”

“Great food, great time, and great service! Shannon is an awesome hostess. Definitely will be coming back!”

“We arrived at this place when it was supposed to be open but really it was closed. It made me want to jump into the ocean without a life vest. It should be open all times of the year. This ruined my day completely. Goodbye.”

“Always a great time! Love the Atmosphere!!”

“Great location, super friendly staff, amazing iced coffee. Was the half way point of a long ride and a welcomed stop.

There is another location close by that has major lines in the morning… this location had zero wait.”

“We visited today first day of the 2025 season. The atmosphere is awesome beach sand with tables and umbrellas, Large fire pits and a large outdoor bar. The weather was 65 and partly cloudy . The host was friendly and welcoming made us feel right at home. Our waiter Jamie was friendly, accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us. He made us laugh and we never felt rushed his personality is on par! We had fried shrimp with sauces, and fried Mac and cheese balls with remoulade sauce and some cocktails. Everything was delicious. Can’t wait to come back later in the summer!”

“Yummy smoothie bowls! 😋 Perfect on a hot day. I ordered the green bowl called 'Lola', topped with granola, pineapple, coconut, mango and honey. Waited a little bit for it to be made, but it was worth the wait. It had more granola than I was expecting, but it hit the spot. The fruit was fresh and sweet. It's a short walk from the beach, so I got to take it back to my beach chair to eat. Otherwise, there's some tables with umbrellas clustered together in front of the eatery. Plenty of other food options (think food trucks) in the circle in case you have a group with different tastes.”

“Great coffee and atmosphere!!”

“A staple of my Cape May summer trips. Love Uncle Charleys. Even when there is a line, the line moves fast. Always worth the wait. My favorite ice cream in Cape May.”

“Our favorite place to get ice cream! Great staff, great vibes and great ice cream💖”

“The owner is a local teacher during the year and a crepe maker in the summer. The crepes are made before your eyes and the fruit is freshly cut. The smoothies and drinks are also delicious. He puts a lot of topping in one crepe. This is our go to for breakfast, brunch or breakfast for linner. Consistently delicious and made by a really nice guy. We are usually first on line Opening Day and make many crepe stops throughout the season. We’ve been in Cape May more than 30 years and recommend CHILL as among the best in Cape May. Not a tourist trap. ; )”

“Got 8 beers in two flights, didn't even spend thirty bucks and there were absolutely no misses. I highly recommend their saspirilla beer. And the homemade snack mix was great. I highly recommend this place, and I will be back.

And for the non-alcoholics their root beer is kickass.”

“Are first time very good now I can see why you are so busy will be planting on my social media and tell everyone to go n get breakfast there”

“"Cafe Nutella" , 713 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204, across the Convention Hall. Excellent Mediterranean Food you will not find anywhere in Cape May. Maybe you don't know that Cafe Nutella has a new owner and a new Restaurant. Master Chef Ahmed is an excellent cook, his specialty is Mediterranean Cuisine. I ate Oax Tail Tajine, Moroccan Specialty: Giant beef Oax Tail simmered for hours in house made j*** sauce, dried apricot topped with crispy onions. I also ate an Avocado Salad: Rich, creamy avocados, vibrant tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onions, and a fresh herb dressing. I can strongly recommend this Restaurant with all my heart; Ahmed, the Master Chef prepared the food with passion and a lot of knowledge. Very tasty, I had a great time., Ali”

“I ordered a veggie burger & sweet potato fries, pretty much my go-to at a pizza place. It was tasty but better than anywhere else because of the experience. I saw you give away food to someone in need, I saw you show compassion & kindness. I will support this business in the future! “On the way to Cape May” ❤️”

“The staff gave my niece extra sprinkles knowing she’s the type to scrape it off the top and ignore the Italian ice on the bottom. They saw a 4 year old and just knew, and I have to give them props.

Plus I went in three times for a lid, new spoon, and napkins, each time they helped me while helping others winning like 30 seconds. That’s everything I can ask for!
My gelati was on point too.”

“Delicious gelato! It made me feel as if I were visiting Italy again!”

“1st time here! Loved it & the avocado toast was to die for!! ♥️”

“7 family members had crepes and we all enjoyed them !”

“Stunning decoration that transport you to the vibes of a 1950s ice cream parlor. The ice cream was fantastic! I tried the matcha infused soft serve with honey and it was perfectly sweetened! They have a variety of flavors and ice cream options. They also had vegan and GF options! The parking was tricky so its probably easier to walk, but would be the perfect way to end a fantastic day at the beach!”

“Staying in Cape May for 5 weeks had my first cheese steak & I picked up a good one had it tonite ( 7/7/2025 being a Philly guy I know my steaks very good I highly recommend their sandwiches.”

“Stop in every morning I'm in Cape May. Coffee is always very good and the staff are always smiling and friendly.”

“Great food and the best coffee made by Chis. Can’t wait to come back and visit”

“This is our favorite place for breakfast!”

“Five star food and five star service, very cozy and offer outside seating. One of Cape May's premier restaurant.”

“We celebrated our 53rd anniversary there tonight. They could not have been nicer to us. They treated us to a very special evening. Balloons at the table and complimentary champagne. They also treated us to a dessert of our choice. The food was delicious. I think we found our new favorite restaurant.”

“I will come back because I like the place but I just want to say that is has downgraded over the renovation.”

“Food, service and view excellent”

“Staying in Cape May for 5 weeks had my first cheese steak & I picked up a good one had it tonite ( 7/7/2025 being a Philly guy I know my steaks very good I highly recommend their sandwiches.”

“We love James at the front of the house and the super talented chefs - such a unique and fun experience. Three of us had the vegetarian tasting menu and it was amazing! I wish there were more restaurants like this! Thank you!”

“My sister and I stopped by Port Marina for a quick late lunch, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our day! The atmosphere is beautiful, with stunning marina views and a relaxing coastal vibe. The food was fresh and delicious, the drinks were excellent, and everything was presented beautifully. A special thank you to Ava, who provided attentive, friendly service from start to finish. She made us feel welcome and checked on us just the right amount, making for a wonderful dining experience. If you’re looking for a great waterfront spot in Cape May with delicious food, great cocktails, and exceptional service, Port Marina is definitely worth a visit. We’ll absolutely be back!”

“Robbie was the best server. Great experience and good food!”

“First time in cricket club. Bar has nice vibe they were busy and the bartender was attentive. We all enjoyed our meals and desserts. Service was excellent never waited for our next dish. Will definitely be eating here again.”

“"Cafe Nutella" , 713 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204, across the Convention Hall. Excellent Mediterranean Food you will not find anywhere in Cape May. Maybe you don't know that Cafe Nutella has a new owner and a new Restaurant. Master Chef Ahmed is an excellent cook, his specialty is Mediterranean Cuisine. I ate Oax Tail Tajine, Moroccan Specialty: Giant beef Oax Tail simmered for hours in house made j*** sauce, dried apricot topped with crispy onions. I also ate an Avocado Salad: Rich, creamy avocados, vibrant tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onions, and a fresh herb dressing. I can strongly recommend this Restaurant with all my heart; Ahmed, the Master Chef prepared the food with passion and a lot of knowledge. Very tasty, I had a great time., Ali”

“Excellent food and service”

“Some of the nicest people running the best snack bar location in Cape May. Reminds me of when I was a kid.”

“Had pizza and the Smashburger Both were really good. The service was excellent too. I will go back there again before I go to other restaurants in the area”

“We were there the moment they opened! Such a fun experience and the food was delicious. Great staff. This is sure to be a hit in Cape May!!. Keep up the good work. Five star all the way.”

“Always a fun time at CView! Great, casual atmosphere with good food. Brianna is a fantastic bartender!”

“Our first time at Secondo, but it won’t be our last. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. The bar area was fun. Such a hidden gem!!! Looking forward to returning soon.”

“My husband and I come to Cape May every year for our anniversary we have our favorite places that we love to visit this was our first visit to Pacino's bistro and we went back the night after to pick up again!!! The food was phenomenal and the wait staff were very hard working and friendly!!! I am server myself and this not an easy job but they were excellent. The ambiance in restaurant made the experience that much better. Cannot say enough good things about this establishment!”

“My husband and I come down every summer...you are always our first stop when we hit town. Absolutely love your food and atmosphere! Nick took care of us and he was phenomenal! He was so kind, accommodating and truly just a great person. We stopped on our way out to let the manager Erik know how great Nick was. It wasn't just a thank you and move on...Erick, despite the place hopping took the time to ask us what we had...did we enjoy the menu...customer service all around was 150%. Highly recommend the rooftop, Crab Dip with homemade pita chips, Brisket Bites, Fish tacos and the very best Blood Orange margarita on the island!”

“Great Food and Awesome Location. Love it!”

“Terrific food. And when we had a little problem with our table Manager Jackie went above and beyond to make it more than right. She did this with grace and professionalism. We’ll be back.”

“My sister and I stopped by Port Marina for a quick late lunch, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our day! The atmosphere is beautiful, with stunning marina views and a relaxing coastal vibe. The food was fresh and delicious, the drinks were excellent, and everything was presented beautifully. A special thank you to Ava, who provided attentive, friendly service from start to finish. She made us feel welcome and checked on us just the right amount, making for a wonderful dining experience. If you’re looking for a great waterfront spot in Cape May with delicious food, great cocktails, and exceptional service, Port Marina is definitely worth a visit. We’ll absolutely be back!”

“Been Going for more than 25 years”

“Food was very Good, Waiters and Waitress were very attentive. Small issue with the special, waiter said it was ravioli, but when to came out it was Tortellini. Yes they are both, pasta with cheese, but different textures.”

“I am someone who loves a really good burger and THIS is one of the best burgers I have ever had in my life. It was bursting with flavor and the crunchy onions were *chefs kiss*. It does come with a side of chips instead of french fries but honestly I prefer the chips because it's not too much that you feel too full when you're finished eating everything. 100000000/10 would definitely recommend to stop in here!”

“Quick service and great fresh food.”

“I will come back because I like the place but I just want to say that is has downgraded over the renovation.”

“the calzones are fantastic!!”

“Always good!!They do a great job!! The best!!”

“I went for lunch and dinner on Sunday. Billy and Irina were the servers. They were so nice and attentive. I will definitely go back my next trip.”

“Not to be skipped! We stopped after seeing Mister Softee waving people in as we drove by. All the ice cream was great, the water ice delicious and they even have Dole Whip! Definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area!!”

“the chicken was pretty good. the one problem I had was I ordered a four-piece. usually when you order a 4-Piece chicken somewhere you get a wing a thigh a breast and a leg. what they gave me was two legs a wing and a thigh. the extra leg is not equal to a breast. it's much less food. so I kind of feel like they ripped me off. it doesn't specify what four pieces you get but there is a standard.”