Casual Dining

Cape May’s casual restaurants offer sit-down service and are usually family friendly. Takeout may be available by calling ahead. Although these restaurants might not have a formal dress code, we’d advise against beach wear. Many of these restaurants offer live entertainment during the summer.

5 West Pub

You’ll enjoy fabulous food and cool cocktails in a casual pub atmosphere! Happy Hour Daily 3-6pm (All Day Sunday) Big Screen TV’s too!

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Beach Creek Oyster Bar and Grille

Experience our award winning contemporary international cuisine. Intimately served inside amidst copper & wooden decor, or outside on our waterfront deck.

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Beach Plum Farm

Discover the old and open spaces of Beach Plum Farm, our 62-acre working farm tucked away in West Cape May.

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Outdoor seating at Bella Vida Garden Cafe
Bella Vida Garden Cafe

A charming family friendly neighborhood cafe with lots of home cooking. Soups, salads, fresh seafood & more.

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The Blue Pig Tavern at Congress Hall

Signature American fare – nostalgic, simple and fresh – featuring local seafood and produce in a warm, relaxing atmosphere.

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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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Coastal Blue

Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill serves up classic American plates with unique, local flavor that only the south Jersey shore can claim.

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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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Harbor View

The place to be if you like beautiful sunsets, great food and fun times. Arrive by car or arrive by boat and enjoy Cape May’s best view of the Harbor.

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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 hangout after the beach is Cape May’s only oceanfront rooftop bar, Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille!

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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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La Doña Restaurante Mexicano

Authentic Mexican and specifically Oaxacan cuisine specializing in light and fresh foods that one might find on a beautiful Mexican beach.

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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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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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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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Magnolia Room

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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Menz Restaurant

Our time-tested recipes treat our visitors daily. Fresh fish specials change daily!

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Ocean 7

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

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Oceanview Diner and Family Restaurant

A family owned and operated diner/family restaurant in beautiful Cape May. Oceanside setting, warm hospitality, and oversized portions. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Oyster Bay Restaurant
Oyster Bay

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

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Primal restaurant entrance
Primal

Welcome to Primal, an upscale open-fire steak house.

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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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Sapore Italiano

Sapore Italiano is a fine dining restaurant offering the best-quality traditional Italian dishes.

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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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TikiTen35 at Ocean Club
Tiki Ten35

Tiki Ten35 offers a lighthearted bar menu and serves up frosty cocktails day and night. Be sure to check in regularly for live entertainment calendar updates. The Tiki Ten35 bar/pool menu features food from our on-site restaurant SeaSalt. 

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Plated entree at Tisha's Restaurant
Tisha’s

Fine Italian, New-American and Seafood in a tradition of love and passion for food and people.

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Uncle Bill’s Pancake House

Breakfast is served all day with over 15 different types of pancakes, waffles, french toast, fabulous omelets, farm fresh eggs and meats. Uncle Bill’s has pet friendly outside dining and an extensive lunch menu too!

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Vincenzo’s Little Italy II

Looking for a place to go to enjoy great food and even better conversation? The restaurant at Vincenzo’s Little Italy II in North Cape May, NJ boasts of an atmosphere that is both inviting and friendly.

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