A disaster from start to finish! My friend called in advance and the hostess said "we're very busy". We walked down there and it was practically empty. I ordered the pear martini... It was disgusting. I had to ask for more simple syrup twice and I'm not wanting to ask for more sugar. A specialty cocktail should be just at that. As far as the food is concerned let's just say if you're looking for a lobster roll go to the ugly mug. The lobster roll in this establishment was so fucking disgusting I couldn't even eat it. That's it As far as the service is concerned the bartender spent most of the time chitchatting with other people and if we needed anything we had to call his attention. This is not the level of service I expect. I realize it's the off-season but for fucks sake it's Cape May they really isn't an off-season... And I come from Washington DC and have a higher standard of service. Step it up! read more

Whether you are stopping in for a pint or tradition Irish classic fare, you won't be disappointed. The staff is so attentive. We ordered appy's, then split rueben sandwiches. They put them on separate plates, and gave us pickles and chips without even being asked. I appreciate attention to detail like that. Truly a classic pub. read more

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Love the moody dark vibe with ambient lighting not bright lights. Great for date night. We had the coconut shrimp, lobster and prime rib and it was amazing! read more

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The food was ok but you can tell the fish was frozen and not fresh and for the price we paid i was better off going to burger king. I felt ripped off it didnt taste bad I just felt i was eating frozen fish and the food tasted like something that came out of a box. My wifes food looked like it was uniformed and like premade. I never experienced anything like this but no way in hell did i think this food was worth what i paid Im not a dam fool. Im not saying it tasted bad but it really didnt taste fresh. Might as Well serve tv dinner You cant fool a 30 year experienced chef read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Our service was great and fast for a shore tourist area. The place is a cute pub. The food was ok big portions of fish but very flat and kinda breaded like a pounded chicken cutlet. The shrimp didn't taste anything like Guinness just tasted like fried shrimp. The food is typical tourist bar food nothing bad. Our server from Russia was the kindest man! read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Flounder sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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September 24 2025 My friend suggested Delaneys as her family enjoys coming here. I hadn't been to Delaney's although I've been in this shopping district many times. The menu is extremely extensive! My friend said they had everything you could possibly desire and she was right. I chose a plain burger it was really delicious and cooked as I requested it, medium but more of a medium well- it was ok by me. The roll was fresh. The service was very attentive. Our server was present throughout the meal. Inside the restaurant it's very dark and the booths aren't padded. Overall I thought that the prices were on the high side but that is to be expected in this touristy shopping district. Cape May is so delightful! I think if you are hungry and in the area give this place a try but be prepared for sticker shock. Non alcoholic fountain drinks are the highest I've ever seen at 4.99! Regretfully I did not take photos this time. read more

Rating is for food- service was meh. Right on the corner of the main drag, this Irish pub has a long bar with bar seating and booths. There's constant 80s/90's rock playing. Jersey scallops (fried) were well seasoned and tender. Prime Burger was thick, juicy, and flavorful. It came with potato chips- not fries House salad with grilled chicken was fresh and crisp and chicken was tender and juicy. Even the baked potatoes were good. The server missed several small requests (no ice vs ice, no onions on sandwich), but was okay overall. There were only 3 of us, but we couldn't get separate checks. Also, there is a cash price (lower) and a credit price for your meal. read more

I always love a good Irish pub. We'd been down in Cape May for a three day weekend and were so over eating. Night one was Union Park, day 2 was at the Ebbit Room, so for our last night we went to Delaney's Irish pub. Started with a Guinness with a proper pour. We shared buffalo wings and burgers. Wings were nice and plumb, a bit too much sauce for my taste .the burgers and fries hit the spot. They're a thicker cut fry and I asked for them crispy and they were delicious. Loved the cheeseburger burger and it was huge. Service was good, and since it was middle September the place wasn't not to full Defiantly worth trying read more

When you are wondering around Cape May in need of a food Delaney's totally hits the spot! The neighborhood pub that has the large dark wood booths, the yummy assortment of food & excellent service. A perfect spot for a great meal! read more

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Came here for lunch! The place was packed but we still got seated right away. Our server was friendly and efficient. We just ordered Soups and appetizers cause we had a 7 pm dinner reservation! The food came out in a timely fashion and was delicious! I'd highly recommend Delaney's for food! read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Lobster dinner - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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A cold beer after a long hot walk. Great friendly service in a nice old fashioned pub. Bartender Kevin was excellent. A very nice guy with a great smile. The crab sandwich I had was excellent, nothing but large lumps of crab and delicious. It even was served with a bag of Wise potato chips which I haven't seen in years. Unfortunately the conch fritters weren't as good as they were mostly dough, but at least they were tasty! Even then I still give them 5 stars based on the service and the ambiance. read more

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I ordered some conch fritters a little too much breadcrumbs-my husband crabcake was delicious-my sister onions rings delicious-wings ok needed a little more seasoning-Kevin our bartender was amazing-ambiance nice good music- read more

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We come to Cape May once, maybe twice a year in the summer. We ALWAYS come here, service is excellent and the food is fantastic. Our server today was very friendly, and accurate with taking our order. We tried a few new things: Spinach, walnut, apple salad... lobster roll, and the veggie wrap. And we had some classics: burgers and chicken fingers. ALL the food was an easy 10. Burgers are good tasting, fries were hot and crispy. The roll of the lobster roll, was not some cheap roll! Overall, excellent visit! read more

First time eating lobster on the east coast and man oh man it was worth every bite! Buttery, toasty, fresh, you're not gonna be disappointed anytime soon here. The vibes are comfy, and it has classic Irish pub feels. The service is so so friendly and welcoming I felt at home even though it's my first time in Jersey. Fomo is real if you haven't hit up this spot yet ok? read more

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Huge bar menu in the middle of the "mall" of Cape May. We were a large party but they were able to accommodate us quickly which was excellent. A good variety of beers, wines, and cocktails. Very reasonable kids menu as the Mac n Cheese was under $6 and came with a juice. Food is good. I tried the steamers ($14.99) which was a nice portion and pretty good. We tried the crab cake sandwich ($23.99) and the lobster roll ($24.99) - both came with a bag of chips. Both decent, just nothing too special. read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Crab Cake Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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A solid Irish pub. Their food is good and consistent. Staff is friendly. Service is a good speed. And you usually don't have to wait if it's 2-4 people. read more

This is a classic old-school Irish pub that is located on Washington Street in Cape May. There is a lot of seating and the bar is very large and circular so it is easy to get a spot. The bartenders are very friendly. We come here and normally just sit at the bar and order a drink and get some appetizers. Their menu is very large that there is always something for everyone. read more

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I ordered the lobster special. Service was ok. Atmosphere was good. Food tasted ok. Lobster was a little rubbery. Later in that evening I got sick from it. read more

Had a really great turkey club when we stopped here for lunch. Large portion and really good! Sat outside and loved being able to see everyone walking around and shopping in the town center. read more

Stopped for a quick drink at the bar. The staff was very friendly in the dining area and the bar. We grabbed the last two seats. I was surprised at their afternoon crowd. IPA, Prosecco and crunchy onion rings. 4 drinks only Outdoor seating Popular tourist spot read more

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Decent spot for drinks and appetizers. Had a Mexican mule and pretzel bites and coconut shrimp. Service was friendly. Irish pub Ambon e but sat Al fresco read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Service was great. Food was delicious and the presentation was great. We sat outside, it was nice and clean and comfortable. read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Chicken salad platter, pretzel, cheese fries and buffalo wings. - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Love this pub in the middle of the mall area. Parking can be tricky but it's a fun area. The food is delicious and good size portions. We hung at the bar until our table was ready. I had a huge salad with grilled shrimp and my friends had a bunch of appetizers. read more

Irish pub style in the central shopping area. Extensive menu, lots of options. Had the crab cake melt, which is basically a tuna melt with crab instead. It was a solid, basic dish. Nothing fancy, but tasted good. Comes with a bag of chips, which I didn't expect. I thought it would be fresh chips or fries but it worked out because I took them with me to eat later. The other guests in my party tried the Irish nachos - which is nachos with tator tots instead of chips - and they all liked it. Solid, average tavern type of place where you can get a good beer, watch a game, and grab a bite. read more

Had the clam the chowder and a cold beer~perfect for a rainy day. I would recommend this place to anyone in the Cape May area! read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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It was easy to get a table for lunch on an off-season weekday. We had a great server who provided accurate recommendations for beer and food from a huge menu. We chose a burger and crab cake sandwich, both which met our expectations. Service was great and cost was resort reasonable. read more

Good well cooked hamburger. Generous proportions. Casual atmosphere. Reasonable prices.

Causal comfortable place - stopped for drinks while shopping but was shocked they charge $20 for a martini

Sitting at Delaney's for the second time in Cape May was a very enjoyable experience. Not only this place but the ambiance is great in this quaint area of Cape May. The Maryland Crab soup is one of the best soups. Full of crab meat. Outdoors eating is recommended weather permitting. The Reuben on rye was good but I had to ask for Russian dressing. The rolls for soup dipping were a day old. Friendly staff. A nice pub, period. read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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Had great service by Bella , I had lobster roll that was delicious ! I would definitely recommend this place and I'll be back. Thanks Bella

The service here was good but the food was lackluster. I wasn't a big fan of the California burger. Not sure what it was but the meat was dry even though it was cooked medium. The texture and taste were as if it was microwaved, which I'm sure it wasn't. Not really a big fan of the food; however, it was a cozy spot to stop by for a drink or two. Might come back for just the drinks next time. read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - California burger - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Great location, friendly staff and all the Irish faves. I had shepherd's pue, which was tasty, but a little small. My son had the Jersey scallops, which were really good and lots of them, with two sides (a little pricey, but then again, they served a lot of them). Wife had the salad with fish of the day, which was swordfish and it was also quite generous. read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Part of the menu - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Service was fine. Food- not good. Overcooked, fishy steamed clams, greasy underdone fish and chips, lazy Mahi-Mahi soft tacos. Portions are stingy. Booths along bar too small for adults. Prices outrageously high. $85 for a quick lunch is unconscionable. All of this is taking into account that it's off-season, and expensive to operate. Avoid. read more

My wife and I dined there last evening. I had a burger and to be fair it was okay. My wife had the fish and chips and that was a complete disappointment. There were four small fish stick like pieces of cod (?) on her plate that obviously came straight out of a box frozen. We felt that being at a shore town there should be fresh fish on the menu. And the price of $25 for the plate was out of bounds. We recently had fish and chips in Cape Cod (for the same price of about $25) and the meals were in a different stratosphere. Huge fresh pieces of delicious cod in Cape Cod but not our experience yesterday. I really don't like leaving bad reviews but I feel obliged to let potential customers know what to expect. Perhaps the owners might see this and consider making some changes. The staff (mostly young adults) were fine but the food was sadly not up to par. read more

Ate here with my family after shopping. We were seated right away and the server arrived soon after. We all had waters because we usually don't drink soda and I didn't get a beer. See pics of all the food we experienced. Pizza was decent. Fries seemed like they are fresh cut. I had Shepards Pie which was tasty. My daughter had a cheddar burger which I also tasted and it was really good. My son had chicken tenders which seemed average. We also had the nachos for app and they were also really good. They put the toppings on the side. See pics. My only bugaboo is the burgers and sandwich's do not come with fries, but rather a small bag of chips. That's said I would come here again. Table was a little small for five. read more

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Out of all the many food places to eat we decided to try Delaneys. The booths are kinda small but the food was definitely served fresh and it was very delicious. The service was fast and it's so nice seeing that there's a wide nationalities of people working. It's a really nice spot here in cape may and if you're ever around I do recomend this place to try. read more

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Went for Lunch and ordered the shrimp and chicken Alfredo, it came out first with a hair in it then the second time after they remade it it came out cold. The manager said they would give us a discount, it shows on the receipt there was money taken off but after looking further they didn't take off any money from the bill. read more

Wow. One good Ruben ($16) and a Smithwicks Red ale ($6) for lunch. What more could I ask for.... My first impression would be tourist trap, But, this is not the case. My Ruben taste great. Warm melted cheese, and a hearty portion of corned beef on rye... served with chips. And I complimented it with a Smithwicks Red. If your In Cape May, this would be a good stop for lunch or dinner. Service is friendly and attentive ! Covid precautions are being followed Sorry no photo of food, but trust me you'll love it too... read more

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill - Bar - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

I ate outside. I was served extremely quickly. Well, the food came out. It was came out in a very timely manner. I mean, actually really quick and it was hot. My waitress was wonderful. read more

Food and service were ok. I was very disappointed that an Irish pub couldn't pour a proper Guinness. only 12 oz and it didn't taste right. Another thing that made my wife and I laugh was the small bag of chips that came with our meal. A hand full of french-fries wouldn't of broken the bank for them. Its the little things that make or break a restaurant. read more