15 Best Cocktail Bars near Rio Grande

“We love coming here for our weekly night out. Matt (bartender) always knows what we want to drink and is always asking how things are going. It’s our friendly neighborhood place that we need our weekly dose of if not more.“

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

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

“the soup is outrageous price $9 for a cup of soup i will not order soup from there“

“It was a girls night out and Agave Christmas theme was amazing. We can't wait to celebrate there again.“

“Service was good. Was not a fan of the seating. I sat facing the kitchen and our table was right up against it. I understand it's a small spot, but terrible place for a table. Food was amazing! We will absolutely be back!“

“Good food good bartenders great service“

“We visited Joey M's La Piazza this evening for the first time. We had the chicken parm w/spaghetti and the calamari w/white garlic sauce over spaghetti. Hot bread came out first, and both the entree's were excellent. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The venue was adorned with many celebrity photos and had good Italian music playing in the background. We can recommend Joey's for a good dining experience.“

“This place is perfect! Decor is amazing down to every detail. Connor our server was awesome! So attentive, knowledgeable and just overall very friendly! Stephanie also came over and spoke with us and was just lovely! We toured the restaurant upstairs which was very nice as well. The ambience is just perfect outside too. Would highly recommend!“

“My wife and I went to Stowaways for the first time on Friday night for their reopening. The new menu was great, options for everyone from seafood to steak, sandwiches and options for the kids as well. We met Marisa, she was very welcoming and attentive and stopped at our table several times to make sure everything was going well. After dinner, Gloria took us to their private event space and needless to say it was very impressive. We will definitely be back!“

“My husband and I have been visiting Cape May for years now, and we cannot understand how we waited this long to stop in the Oyster Bay Bar & Restaurant for dinner. We spent a few weeks in the area this year and had meals at the Oyster Bay Bar three times!! From our first visit, we felt so incredibly welcomed beginning with a nice chat with the hostess as we waited for our table. Just from that brief chat during our first visit, the same hostess greeted me by my name on our 2nd visit. I’m embarrassed to say that I cannot remember her name, but I will say that she was incredibly lovely and personable. Our server, Bobby, who took care of us on both our first and last visits, had a wonderful personality, sharing some tidbits with us of the history of the restaurant and with being local to the area, answered some of our questions about the holiday season in Cape May. Now, about the food…with each visit we tried something new and found each meal to be delicious and satisfying. Our favorite appetizer, which we had on all three visits, was the charbroiled oysters. Absolutely delightful!! The mix of the Parmesan cheese in the garlic butter….so very good!! My husband and I always like to do something special on our last night of vacation…and you guessed it, the Oyster Bay Bar was our choice for dinner! The lovely hostess greeted us once again and mentioned to the owner, Gary, that this was our third visit and that we chose this restaurant as our last dinner on vacation. Gary stopped by our table, after sending a complementary round of drinks to us, and spent time speaking with us. Knowing we were tossing the idea of a return visit during the holidays, he gave us his personal cell phone number to reach out to him for not only restaurant reservations but also if we had any other questions regarding the holiday visit. Never before, have I encountered such genuine kindness and graciousness in a visit to a restaurant establishment. I cannot stress to all who take the time to read this review that you most definitely must stop in the Oyster Bay Bar & Restaurant for a meal. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Gary, Bobby and the most loveliest hostess for adding to our vacation memories and experiences.“

“Tried this place for dinner on a whim and thought it was great. Importantly there was lots of seating out back and with a beautiful bay view my girlfriend and I enjoyed our wings, meatballs, and Caesar salad. Prices are fair and think this is worth a dinner send on a nice evening here.“

“Good food and good service and amazing staff“

“it was our first visit here and I have to say, everything was spot on! Not only was our service outstanding but our food was excellent!!! I thought the portions were huge and everything was so good. we will definitely be back!“

“Elaine’s Cape May totally nailed it! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was cozy and welcoming, with a cool beachy feel that set the tone perfectly.

Tracy, our waitress, was awesome. She was super friendly and made us feel right at home. She knew the menu inside out and gave us great recommendations. Her service was spot on—attentive but not overbearing.

And let's talk about the food—absolutely delicious. Each dish was bursting with flavor, and you could tell they use fresh, top-notch ingredients. From starters to desserts, we were blown away.

The overall atmosphere was laid-back and relaxed, but still classy. It’s the kind of place you can chill with friends or have a romantic dinner without feeling out of place.

Overall, Elaine’s Cape May delivered big time. Great service, amazing food, and a vibe that’s just right. Tracy and the team really know how to make you feel special. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and check it out. You won’t be disappointed!“