Bars & Lounges

Enjoy a cocktail with friends or a cold beer at Cape May’s selection of bars, taverns, and lounges. See our Outdoor Bars

5 West Pub

Enjoy fabulous food and cool cocktails in a casual pub atmosphere! Big screen TVs too!

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Open year-round. Please call or visit website for current hours

Dog-friendly patio on weekends
Beach Creek Oyster Bar and Grille

Award winning contemporary international cuisine intimately served inside amidst copper & wooden decor, or on our waterfront deck.

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Seasonal. Please call or link to our website for current hours
Boiler Room

Located underground at Congress Hall, this unique restaurant features fresh brick oven artisan pizza, cold draft beer and live music.

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Open Year-round. Please call or link to our website for current hours
Coastal Blue

Classic American plates with unique, local flavor that only the south Jersey shore can claim.

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Open Year-round. Please call or link to our website for current hours
The Virginia Hotel
The Ebbitt Room

The Ebbitt Room’s sophisticated, yet casual vibe, creates the perfect setting for a new Cape May dining tradition.

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Open Year-round. Please call or link to our website for current hours
Elaine’s

Get excited to dine in our restaurant, on the Porch, or in the newly expanded Phinney’s Pub, where our culinary staff works hard to deliver the freshest ingredients and finest cocktail options Cape May has to offer.

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Seasonal. Please call or link to our website for current hours
Fish House in early evening with exterior lights on
Fish House

Fish House enjoys a stunning natural setting overlooking the legendary Sunset Beach.

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8:30 am - 9 pm Daily.
Walk ins only.
Harpoons on the Bay

“Paradise Found!” Situated directly on the Delaware Bay with sunsets to die for, at Harpoons on the Bay, you’ll have to agree you’ve found paradise! A tropical delight awaits your arrival.

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Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille

The best spot to hang out after the beach is Cape May’s only oceanfront rooftop bar!

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Hemingway’s Prime Steaks & Seafood

Ocean Front on Beach Avenue. USDA Prime steak, succulent seafood, stylish surroundings and genuine hospitality

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Open year-round. Please call visit our website for current hours.
The Lobster House

Located overlooking Cape May Harbor, The Lobster House has proudly provided guests a variety of dining experiences for over four generations.

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Open year round. See our website for current hours.
Lucky Bones Backwater Grille

A casual restaurant where the food is made from scratch, the drinks are made well, and the service and atmosphere are warm and fun. This is Lucky Bones Backwater Grille.

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Open Year-round. Please call or link to our website for current hours
Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar
Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar

Start the morning with our award-winning breakfasts and come back for lunch and dinner! We are open year-round.

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Open year-round. Please call visit our website for current hours.
Magnolia Room & King Edward Bar

Featuring Dot and Lucille’s famous fried chicken, crab cakes, yeast risen rolls, corn pudding, spoon bread and delicious desserts such as blueberry cobbler and lemon meringue pie.

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Mayer’s Tavern

A lively bar & restaurant serving local seafood & fresh cocktails!

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Ocean 7 & The Porch

Fresh, seasonally sourced ingredients serve as inspiration for creative takes on timeless cuisine.

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Oyster Bay

Freshest local seafood, certified Angus beef and a newly designed intimate bar.

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The Pier House

Discover the Pier House, located in La Mer Beachfront Resort overlooking the water’s edge.

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Port Cape May

Located right on the waterfront, Port offers unbeatable views, craft cocktails, fresh sushi, and sharable plates packed with local flavor.

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11am - 9pm

Friday, Saturday: 11am - 10pm

Rusty Nail

“The Nail,” as it’s known by the locals, is the famed iconic surfer bar and restaurant that made a name for itself in the ‘70s.

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SeaSalt Restaurant

SeaSalt Restaurant offers a truly unique seafood fine dining experience featuring fresh indigenous ingredients paired with handcrafted cocktails and specialty wines in an unforgettable chic beach setting.

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Star Beach Bar

The iconic Star Beach Bar will “Light The Way” for beachgoers from Cape May to the Wildwoods to enjoy family fun, food, drinks, and live entertainment right on Diamond Beach.

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Stowaways

Located next to the bustling Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal, we offer a convenient and delightful escape for travelers and locals alike.

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Mon-Fri 3pm - 8pm
Sat & Sun 11am - 8pm

Happy Hour 4-6pm M-F
Taco Caballito

Discover Taco Caballito Tequileria’s unique take on Craft Tacos, Artisanal Tequila and Handcrafted Margaritas.

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Open year-round. Please call or visit our website for current hours
TikiTen35 at Ocean Club
Tiki Ten35

This poolside spot offers lighthearted bar menu and frosty cocktails day and night!

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Washington Inn

Built in 1840, this former Cape May plantation residence is now home to the acclaimed Washington Inn and Wine Bar.

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Open year-round. Please call or visit our website for current hours