Fish House

This place has some of the best pizza in Cape May county. Thin crust and the tomato sauce is…read moreperfect. I hesitate to write this review out of fear that I won't get in again. Buffalo shrimp were tasty. Love this place.

Returned for Thursday night happy hour. Drink specials and Pizza was good but service was…read morehorrible. Best part of 5 West is happy hour but service (new waitress???) has taken a dive. Still like the place but it's lost its varnish.

Ambiance

Buffalo wings !!

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The Bee’s Knees

3.9(15 reviews)

2.8 mi

Food: great better then what I expected not sure what I was hope for…read more Service: such great service they do have one person doing everything but they now there stuff give a break Ambience: it's a speak easy place If you are looking for something different come here

Hotel comfort when you've been on the go. I liked this place although I had low expectations. The…read moredrinks were excellent. I had a La La lavender and my honey had martinis beautifully prepped. The shrimp cocktail, large and tender although the presentation was missing. Plastic cup for sauce??? Tsk tsk. I had a bowl of French onion that was satisfying. My husband had a crab cake sandwich that he enjoyed. The icing was our server Stephanie. She was so nice and efficient.

French Onion soup

Pumpkin Latte Martini

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Stowaways

3.5(20 reviews)

1.8 mi

The drinks were good . Ambience: was great views of the ferries and the parks are wonderful…read more Food a zero out of ten I got sick after I ate that Service: was so bad I want be back only for a drink that was

Food Service Ambiance all on point. I love Stowaways. I first came here four years ago and drank…read moreOrange Crushs until my friends mom had to walk me home. I came back this weekend with my boys and it was as good as I remembered. I got the same thing and it was fire. No frills bar by the ferry okay this is epic. Bartender was a chiller and even does Zyns. Thank you God for Stowaways. Amen.

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Mooncussers

4.4(25 reviews)

4.7 mi

Love this place the food is also great they make excellent drinks nice friendly people.read more

Gotta just live this place! Fun bar, music, orange crush!! Great place to come in Cape May, and so…read morewelcoming and friend to us strangers from Maine!

Braised Scallops yummy!

Frozen marg

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Red Brick Ale House & Grille

3.7(184 reviews)

2.8 mi

Upon entry, there is a sign that reads "see hostess on patio" which was not accurate, eventually…read morethe hostess walked up from the back and seated us. This is a little confusing for first time patrons, but the only issue we had. We did the cowboy and red brick burger, both medium, Caesar salad with chicken and buffalo wings. Everything was excellent, good portion sizes. Not a bad stop!

I want to give our server 5 stars because she was awesome…read more But the food was lacking big time Fish and chips - fries were soft with no texture to them. The fish had so much batter on them that the inside was gooey and not cooked completely and the outside was literally dripping with grease. Nachos were nasty Wing were small in size and they had a weird taste The drinks were great so I'll give them that Would I recommend this place ???? For drinks yes, for food? I guess it depends on if you like weird bar food

Bottle wall

Cowboy Burger

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Outside seating

The Brown Room

4.2(95 reviews)

2.6 mi

You won't be surrounded by flappers or busted by Elliot Ness on a prohibition witch-hunt but you…read morewill melt into the Speakeasy charm of The Brown Room at Cape May's surviving antiquity, The Congress Inn. The place is usually loud and packed so if you're looking for a summer idyll by the shore this may not be your speed. However, it does have the charm of being around before your great-great grandparents were born. Definitely worth a visit. Five Speakeasy stars

The look of disgust and the eye roll from the waitress when we ordered one drink instead of two…read morebecause I was driving... really? Not that it should matter, but it was a Tuesday night with plenty of empty tables. . We've been longtime customers of Congress Hall and The Virginia, and experiences like this are disappointing. Do better Curtis.....

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Boiler Room

4.0(163 reviews)

2.6 mi

We had a pizza with half sausage and caramelized onions on the side. The pizza was even better than…read morethe last time I tried it. I ask for it to be cooked light. It was really good. I like to say light on the cheese but I forgot. So flavorful and the sausage was nice and the caramelized onions is my favorite topping.

I absolutely love this gem of a place! The food is incredible. I've never had focaccia that good…read morebefore, and I wish I could eat it every day. Friendly quick service, and a kinda dark industrial vibe to the place

Inside the boiler room

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie.

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The Benjamin

4.3(4 reviews)

38.8 mi

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We came to visit the Benjamin on a Saturday early evening as they had a local DJ named DB Nyce…read moreputting on a Video Music Bingo event. While small the venue looks pretty nice and there was a fair crowd present. We had no problem getting a seat although most of the seating is high top tables and chairs. There is also bar seating. Drinks were priced about average for the area. They had a selection of draft beers, but it was not clearly marked or noted and the bartender had to look at a small handwritten list and then open the kegerators to see what beer was on what tap. I will say that they have some special cocktails and I tried the smoked maple old fashioned. Very nice presentation and a decent price for an interesting drink. All in all a solid venue.

A very laid back bar that provides an upscale feel. The drink options are good for a young bar and…read morethe bar itself is a nice change for Seaford. The people are great only make it better!

Entertainment area

Shots of Apple Whiskey

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Hudson House Bar

4.2(80 reviews)

58.6 mi

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Old school bar right out of the 1970s. Shuffleboard, darts, pool table, jukebox, Moderately priced…read morefor a resort town. Reminds me of my favorite hangout back in the 1970s and that is s compliment. I felt comfortable right off. It gets five stars for not trying to keep up with the times!

Bartenders are always great. Hudson House brings a sense of nostalgia every time I enter…read more Generations of my family have gone here. Cash only. Was recently there on a Saturday in the winter and was very impressed with a diverse crowd, great music for the jukebox.

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Mike's Bayshore Cafe

3.9(49 reviews)

2.6 mi

I usually get a salad with grilled chicken always fresh. Today I got the snow crabs & it didn't…read moredisappoint! Only $14!!!!! They have a small outdoor seating area, but I enjoyed these at home.

My sister and I stopped by while we were driving around the Cape May area. We decided to give this…read morea try since we were craving seafood. The restaurant is located in a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. The staff is friendly. The food was ok. The food was cooked, hot, but flavorless. We ordered fried calamari, chicken cheesesteak, and special #11 - fried clam strips with fries. My sister did not like her chicken cheesesteak. It was warm and freshly made, but flavorless. It almost seemed microwaved. Fried calamari had no flavor either. The breading was decent, but flavorless. My order of fried clam strips was not what I'm used to. I've had clam strips in Rhode Island that were actual clams, fried and flavored so well that it was the star dish. It could have been better. We ordered to go. The inside looked dingy so it's not meant to be a sit in restaurant. Overall, from this experience, I would say the food can definitely be improved, but I would look elsewhere.

Fried calamari - not flavorful

Clam strips -- could be wayyyy better

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Greg L.

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The Fish House is a fun, laid-back spot right on Sunset Beach and definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a casual meal with a great view. Just know that they don't take reservations. We arrived around 5:00 p.m. on a Thursday and still had about a 45-minute wait, so plan accordingly. We were seated at a table right in the sand, which adds to the beach atmosphere. Each table has an umbrella, but depending on the time of day, part of your group may be looking directly into the sun, so I'd recommend bringing sunglasses. Also, keep an eye on your food--the seagulls are bold and won't hesitate to swoop in if given the chance! I ordered the chicken sandwich, and it was very good. The sandwich was generously sized, so I ate the first half as-is and ended up ditching the bun for the second half because it was just a bit too much bread. The fries were crispy and tasty as well. The service was another highlight. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and quick with drink refills throughout the meal, which made for a very enjoyable dining experience. One of the biggest draws here is the location. If you can time your visit around sunset, I imagine it's an incredible place to have dinner while watching the sun go down over the water. We finished our meal about an hour before sunset this time, so we'll have to plan a little better on our next visit. We finished things off with dessert, trying the house-made ice cream (the flavors rotate, so your server will let you know what's available) and the cheesecake. The cheesecake was especially good--light, fluffy, and a perfect way to end the meal. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back. Between the beachfront setting, good food, attentive service, and the chance to catch a beautiful sunset, The Fish House is an easy place to recommend. read more

Bill K.

244

223

1 year ago

Food was amazing. View was amazing. Extremely friendly, quick, professional service.

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