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Harpoons on the Bay

3.3 (310 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Bars, American
Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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What's the vibe?
Loud
Live music
Casual
Good for kids

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Amy K.

We're back, baby! So glad we came back once the summer season started. The menu is huge again and everything on it is delish. I keep coming back for the lobster roll and beet salad. Both are so good. A new fav is the mermaid water. It's in a huge bucket and hits the spot.

Mel M.

CAPE MAY: Harpoons on the Bay is an awesome beach bar with stunning views of the Delaware Bay and leashed and friendly dogs are allowed in designated outdoor areas. We happened to visit on their last day of the 2024 season and it was a packed house with people watching football, taking in the ocean breeze, and savoring a meal and drink. With a menu of American-inspired food for lunch & dinner, and brunch on the weekends, a large cocktail menu, wine list, and an extensive beer list, there is something for everyone at this happening restaurant. Open from about March-October.

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Eric K.

Stopped in the first night we were in town looking for a chance to catch a sunset while having dinner. When we got there we put our name on the list ...about a 40 min wait. We took our pager and went across the street to catch some glimpses of the late day sun without the crowd. We did get to see the sunset a few minutes before our pager went off (about 40 minutes exactly). Place was packed & rather raucous - both inside & out. We were seated in a covered area near the room containing a band - pretty good but really loud. Our waiter came around fairly quickly to take our drink/app order....but took awhile to come. When somebody finally came around to take our food order (2 grilled chicken salads), we decided to get it to-go. Took awhile again and both orders came without dressing. Given that this place was extremely busy & the place was obviously understaffed on this Saturday night (on Memorial Day Weekend) I'm inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt. If we were here to drink & party, we'd've stayed, but instead we went back to our rental & relaxed and and devoured our food - was pretty good!

Ariana C.

Great margaritas, great shrimp, great bartenders. We saw a beautiful sunset from this bar and loved the access to the beach across the road after our visit

Janet C.

View and location are excellent. Enjoyed our chicken sandwich and crab cake. The pretzel was terrific too. Our rum buckets were perfect to enjoy watching the local bikers and traffic pass by with the beautiful Delaware bay backdrop.

Great view, right on the bay!

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We live right down the street from this place and it has great food, seafood, and the best view!

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Thanks Rico! Always a pleasure to see you!

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Dog friendly place in the water (well, across the street) good food, drinks. Several bars and seating areas

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Great meal, fun atmosphere and best view. Music every night. Deserts are outstanding and the coffee is great in their general store.

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Thanks for the feedback, Mary!

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Thanks for your review! You're quite a writer.

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Thanks Gary! Hope to see you again soon!

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Great atmosphere, newly redesigned, great food and drink, and great service. Can't wait to go back!

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Ask the Community - Harpoons on the Bay

Was this the whalers cove once upon a time?

Yes sir! It sure was! We are proud to follow in the footsteps of the Wallace family! We have now owned this jewel of Beach Drive for seven years. This year we will debut our all-new raw bar. It's gonna be great!

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