outdoor bar

These Cape May restaurants offer outdoor bars in-season! Some may extend into the fall depending on weather. Give them a call before you go to make sure the outdoor seating is available. We’ve included outdoor spaces with a sun/weather structure that is still open air, and those with a walk-up window for bar service from a porch.

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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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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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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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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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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