♦ The Lobster House
Iconic harbor-front seafood restaurant featuring a full bar, raw bar, dockside seating & a casual ambiance. For luncheon, dinner or cocktails, inside or dockside, The Lobster House experience is not to be missed when visiting Cape May.
Phone: (609) 884-8296
Address: 906 Schellengers Landing Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Yozu
Comfortable, contemporary Japanese restaurant offering a wide array of Japanese dishes, Hibachi Steak, Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Tempura, Harumaki, Seafood Udon, California Roll, Suquid Sashimi, and a wide range of sushi. Japanese Lunch Special & Winter Special –
buy one Sushi or Hibachi and get 2nd one at half price. See website for details.
Phone: (609) 898-8888
Hours: 11:30AM–10PM
Address: 3845 Bayshore Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar
Breakfast-to-dinner bistro offering American fare, a bar & frequent live music in cozy digs. Happy Hour Daily 3 – 6 PM daily. Live Music 7 – 10 nightly. Located in the Carroll Villa Hotel.
Phone: (609) 884-5970
Address: 19 Jackson St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant
Pub – Restaurant offering atmosphere with great food. Traditional decor includes mugs with stories covering the ceiling. Weekend live music.
Located in: Washington Street Mall
Hours: 11AM–2AM
Phone: (609) 884-3459
Address: 426 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Iron Pier Craft House
Stylish, relaxed restaurant & bar featuring New American tapas, seasonal sushi & ocean views.
Phone: (609) 884-1925
Address: 429 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Cabanas Beach Bar & Grill
Nightspot with beach views, serving seafood & bar bites in a festive, easygoing environment.
Phone: (609) 884-4800
Address: 429 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Backstreet Café
Open summer/fall, this casual stop serves American eats such as lamb chops, steak & seafood.
Phone: (609) 884-7660
Address: 600 Park Blvd, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Carney’s
A landmark restaurant in Cape May for over 5 decades. Lunch and dinner menu items boast large portions of the best quality food at moderate prices.
Phone: (609) 884-4424
Address: 411 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ C-View Inn
Great Food, Cold Beer, Cape May’s Oldest & Friendliest Local Bar!
Hours: 11AM–2AM
Phone: (609) 884-4712
Address: 1380 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Dry Dock Restaurant & Ice Cream Bar
Snug, low-key spot with Indoor/outdoor seating for seafood plates & other American staples, plus ice cream.
Hours: 11AM–10PM
Phone: (609) 884-3434
Address: 1440 Texas Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Barefoot Bar & Restaurant
Hotel lounge with happy hour (4-7pm) & all-you-can-eat specials offering bar bites such as tacos & wings.
Phone: (609) 884-3500
Address: 501 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Phinney’s Pub
Located on the ground floor of Elaine’s Cape May, Phinney’s Pub features great food and hand-crafted cocktails, seasonal drinks, an incredible selection of wines and a huge variety of craft beers.
Phone: (609) 884-1199
Address: 513 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Quincy’s Original Lobster Rolls
A place to take that few minutes out of your day to relax and enjoy some delicious lobster rolls. Kid’s Eat Free Wednesday Nights.
Monday thru Thursday 3 – 5pm Lobster Roll Happy Hour $11.00 Rolls.
Phone: (609) 600-3571
Address: 709 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Chen’s Garden
Chinese take out.
Phone: (609) 886-9088
Address: 3704 Bayshore Rd # 1, North Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Asian Palace Restaurant
Located in: Bayshore Mall. Open 7 Days A Week.
Phone: (609) 884-7977
Address: 3845 Bayshore Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Exit Zero Cookhouse
Just need to check this place out for yourself.
Hours: 10AM–9PM
Phone: (609) 305-5203
Address: 109 Sunset Blvd, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Delaney’s Irish Pub And Grill
Spacious neighborhood spot with Irish & American comfort fare, plus live music & TVs showing sports. See website for menu.
Located in: Washington Street Mall.
Phone: (609) 770-8559
Address: 400 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ A Ca Mia
European BYOB bistro with sidewalk seating, a bakery & modern Italian fare, including antipasti & pasta. Offers a kids menu.
Hours: 11:30AM–3PM, 4:30–9PM Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
Open April thru Dec.
Phone: (609) 884-6661
Address: 524 Washington Mall, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Good Earth Organic Eatery
ALL-ORGANIC restaurant offering homemade seasonal, Italian-inspired vegan & seafood dishes using local organic farmers seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally-caught fresh fish, and homemade breads. See website for menu.
Phone: (609) 898-6161
Address: 600 Park Blvd, West Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Gecko’s
Authentic Santa Fe cuisine served in a quaint bistro with a patio. Experience an eclectic mix of Mexican and Native American influenced dishes.
Phone: (609) 898-7750
Address: 479 W Perry St, West Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Key West Tacos
Mexican restaurant with Key West decor and breezy island music serving tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
Hours: 11AM–9PM; closed Wednesday.
Phone: (609) 898-8226
Address: 479 W Perry St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Big Wave Burritos
Good Vibes, Great Food & Amazing Rio Bowls! Eat-In or Take-Out Mexican. Fresh Burritos, Tacos & Smoothies. Vegan & Vegetarian options too!
Hours: Open 7 Days a week (even in the off-season) 11am-9pm Lunch & Dinner
Phone: (609) 898-8646
Address: 1400 Texas Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ La Doña Restaurante Mexicano
Relaxed BYOB Mexican restaurant serving Oaxacan-style Mexican dishes in a warm, relaxed space with a patio. See website for menu.
Seasonal – Open for the Summer season
Phone: (609) 884-5503
Address: 31 Perry St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ 5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant
Familiar Mexican fare like tacos, enchiladas & fajitas are served in modest, orange-hued environs.
Phone: (609) 884-5847
Address: 1246 NJ-109, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ On The Rocks Dockside Grill
Located in the Cape May Ferry Terminal. Festive atmosphere on the water.
Restaurant Hours: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Phone: (609) 889-7207
Address: 1200 Lincoln Blvd, North Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Fins Bar & Grille
Colorful modern grill specializing in seafood & cocktails, with outdoor dining & regular live music. See website for menu.
Located on Washington Street Mall.
Phone: (609) 884-3450
Address: 142 Decatur St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Lucky Bones Back Water Grille
Family-friendly outpost serves a range of seafood dishes & casual comfort food in a polished space.
Phone: (609) 884-2663
Address: 1200 Rt. 109 South, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Louisa’s Café
A cozy blue & yellow cottage houses this simple eatery offering seafood-centric farm-to-table fare.
Phone: (609) 884-5882
Address: 104 Jackson St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ The Carriage House Café & Tea Room
Located on the grounds of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Dine indoors in the original horse stalls of the Carriage House, or outdoors under the patio tent with the backdrop of the beautifully landscaped grounds.
Hours: 12–4PM
Phone: (609) 224-6064
Address: 1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Cape May Fish Market
Offers fresh seafood, seasonal availability & market priced. Local wine and take out.
Hours In-Season: Daily: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Hours Off-Season: Fri-Sun: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Phone: 609-770-3790
Address: 408 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
♦ Hemingway’s
Features a modern American cuisine with a variety of delectable culinary creations including mouth-watering steaks and fresh locally sourced seafood.
Located in the Grand Hotel of Cape May.
Phone: (609) 884-5611
Address: 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204