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Fish House

4.0 (150 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Amara M.

This was our first time visiting The Fish House, and we had a great experience! We arrived around 4:45 PM hoping to beat the rush since we know it's a popular spot. We only waited about 15 minutes to be seated. The parking lot fills up quickly, so my husband parked on the street, which is pretty normal for Sunset Beach and something we expected. We sat outside with the tables right in the sand, which is a beautiful setting but something to consider if you're visiting with little kids. Our waiter Robbie was one of the sweetest people we've ever interacted with. He's truly a gem--so attentive and always one step ahead of what we needed. We ordered a few different entrées to share along with cocktails, and everything was delicious. The spicy margarita was one of the best I've ever had! Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing service. We'll definitely be back!

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Lor W.

This place screams "summer"! We stopped in for cocktails mid-afternoon on a June Saturday. We were fortunate enough to land 4 bar seats. The open-air environment was delightful! Ocean breezes and the fantastic smell of salty air. My friend and I ordered Aperol Spritz's while our guys ordered a Zest Lemonade and a Hugo's Garden. All cocktails were well-balanced and refreshing. Our bartender was SO SWEET! I wish I caught her name. She was an absolute doll and made our experience that much better. We didn't order any food, as we had dinner reservations elsewhere a couple of hours later. Their bathroom is one of those bougie porta-potties with running water and a true sink. No need to be frightened to use it! I would visit this place every day if I could.

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Thomas k.

Really enjoyed our lunch. There was a wait. We grabbed some cocktails at the bar and hung out. Got some good recs from the waitress. Had the lobster roll and the fish sandwich. Both were great. Beautiful place with great views of the beach and ocean. This was lunch. We actually tried to go the other night for dinner. There is no reservations and resulted in a 2 hr wait at around 9pm so we left.

Jessica P.

What a sweet gem! The bartender definitely knows how to make the best drinks, the views are incredible and I loved the vibe and ambiance of this place. I had the lobster roll a d it was absolutely delicious! Can't wait to be back

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Candace S.

Amazing breakfast right on the beach! The food was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was wonderful, we had no wait, and the beautiful beach setting made the experience even better. I've returned to this restaurant several times, and it never disappoints. Great food, great atmosphere, and always a wonderful experience. Definitely a favorite and highly recommend!

Day 3. Sigh. That coffee. That view.
Michelle G.

Returned for Day 2 breakfast. Didn't get Hailey as a waitress but Leo(?) was okay. Coffee (Lavazza) continues to fill me with joy. Breakfast sandwich was bread heavy and seasoning lite. View remains unmatched. Not as great a meal as Day 1 but still a lovely start to the day.

Shipwreck visible from the restaurant. Just a few steps onto the beach and you can take some stunning, waterfront photos.
Stephanie K.

Visited this spot in August 2025 for a bachelorette party and this was such a lovely spot to kick off the weekend. A friend recommended this location because it was on the water and supposedly had great views. Well, she was not wrong! We planned to enjoy dinner there at sunset, and it was absolutely stunning. You can even see a shipwreck in the water from the restaurant. The food was delicious and the outdoor bar overlooking the water was definitely popular! It was packed. I recall having a refreshing, bubbly, berry libation. So tasty and beautifully decorated with fruit and a pearl skewer on top. My only constructive criticism is that this place is very busy and the wait time can be quite long. You may consider sending one person from your party there a bit earlier to wait for a table, because it can be up to an hour wait during peak times. (Not a spot to head to if you are very hungry and need to eat ASAP!) Aside from having to wait about 45 minutes to be seated, this place is a gem. Would definitely come back for the relaxing, beach ambiance.

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Jamaal M.

The flounder sandwich was really good. The bar tenders were very welcoming and we came up without an appointment. The ambiance was amazing, go for the sunset!

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Cara M.

This is my second year coming back to fish house. If it wasn't for the atmosphere and yummy food this would be a skip for us. Both years we arrived on a week day before 6pm and the wait time was an hour and half for 4-5 people. Though there is a gift shop (which has a bathroom if you need to go) I recommend bringing a beach chair and relaxing. Or sending a member of your group to take one for the team and wait it out. They use the site Toast to see your spot in line. Now food wise could not recommend the cauliflower more. The crispy potatoes were good but could use more aioli and salt. The only food left on our plate was the lobster grilled cheese. Too soggy and wouldn't really call it a grilled cheese. The fries were utterly delicious and we ate them all. For drinks crowd favorite was Hugo's Garden and Sunset Spritz. Wear shoes you don't mind getting a little sandy cause some of the tables rest on a bed of sand. There is truly no bad view no matter where they sit you. There is a 90 min seating limit to accommodate all the guests but after waiting so long for a table you don't need more than that.

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Ronney D.

Great food and atmosphere - bring bug spray because those mosquitoes are no joke! Great views for sunrise, be mindful that tables are limited to 90 minutes - so plan accordingly!

Donna P.

I'd heard great things about The Fish House and was excited to try it, but overall it was just okay. The menu felt a bit limited, although they do offer some gluten-free options, including GF bread. Our server was amazing--truly the best part of the experience. We ordered espresso martinis, which were good but a little small for $16. For food, we had the burger, snapper sandwich, and lobster roll. Everything was fine, just nothing particularly memorable. The views and indoor fireplace were beautiful and made for a nice atmosphere, but the food and value didn't quite live up to the hype for me.

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Vanessa N.

To be honest I didn't even take enough photos of this place and the food because of how great of a time I was having! The place is beautiful and right along the beach so you get a breathtaking view of the sunset. This place is constantly busy and has a wait list, which makes sense because of how good the food and ambiance is, so get there early! It's worth the wait!!

Deb B.

We had a wonderful experience while eating at the fish House off-season and midweek. I imagine that, since it is small that it can get really crowded during busy times. Our wait staff was wonderful and I'm sorry, but I can't remember her name. What a wonderful setting, right on Sunset Beach. You're looking out of an open space that looks like you're in a painting. There are heating elements throughout on the ceiling which keep the restaurant fairly warm even though it is open air. I imagine in cooler weather they close all the flaps. I was disappointed that they didn't have soup of the day, but I did order a wonderful salad and added a crabcake. Fresh and delicious. Plenty of beers on tap as well as a full bar. Cape May IPA is a great selection.

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2 hour wait after sunset without reservations. I'll try again next time. Right on sunset beach.

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Drinks are good but a little weak. Food is ok. View is great. Staff is great but what's up with ALL of them having dirty shoes?

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Food was good! Great view of the Delaware Bay! Good service and decent drinks, friendly staff

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We had a fivesome and there were no complaints so that is impressive. I would go back for more.

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