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McGlade's On the Pier

3.9 (204 reviews)
Closed 7:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Heather S.

Stopped by this hidden restaurant while visiting Cape May. The views here are great- prime view of the beach. Our server was nice and attentive. I got a tomato, egg and cheese on a croissant which was pretty good. Sandwiches come with fruit instead of potatoes or fries which was different. Overall I'd come back if I was in the area!

I have been coming to McGlades for 25 years. It never disappoints. It is a lovely,airy restaurant right on the beach with a wonderful view. The food is delicious and the wait staff is friendly. I recommend McGlades​ if you want a fun, unique experience with great food. It is a BYO which is nice because you can bring your favorite wine!

breakfast specials
Minaz M.

Right on the beach! In $9 got two French toasts with a side of fruits - a small slice of watermelon, musk melon, orange.

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Ashley G.

McGlades is the BEST place to get omelettes in Cape May in my opinion!!!! Getting breakfast and seeing the beach is the best way to start the day. The omelettes and clear glass cups of coffee are my favorite on an early morning.

Chuck O.

Tasty breakfast!!! Worth a visit while on vacation in Cape May. Big portions but very tasty. Service was attentive as well.

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Daniel J.

Small town feel to the place which I loved. Arrived closer to 8am and was seated immediately. Rode my bike rental and didn't have to worry about metered street parking. The sausage and home fries in the Uncle Pete omelette was delicious. Good: -Uncle Pete Omelette was GREAT -Bacon & Cheese Omelette -Fruit plate was mountainous and fresh -Great location right on the beach -8am-8:30am, there is plenty of seating -Food comes out very fast -Big portions Bad: -None

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Lisa V.

(Honestly more like a 3.5-average between 3 for meal and 4 for waitstaff/location.) My mother and I had dinner at this classic BYOB Cape May restaurant. We have been here quite a few times over the years. The hostess was very welcoming and the location is great! Our waiter Zach was very friendly and attentive, despite how many tables he was waiting on. Both the view and the waitstaff were the stars of this meal! We had one order of the Key Largo Grouper and one order of the Shrimp Scampi--both came with corn, mixed veggies, and mashed potatoes. (I requested the change to mashed potatoes instead of rice or pasta.) Both were fine enough, but lacked presentation and some flavor based on the price point. By this point during our week long trip, we had eaten out at numerous restaurants, including seafood, and this was the most expensive. We also ordered dessert to go--Blueberry Pie and Carrot Cake. Again, fine enough, but nothing to rave about.

home fries (cooked so well)  chocolate chip waffles  blueberry waffles  SO GOOD

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Food was great staff was awesome was off time of year but still great. We had great seafood and drinks

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Went for breakfast and seating and service were quick. Food came out quickly and met our expectations. Server was pleasant and attentive

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Beautiful combintion egg and sandwiched options for breakfast and such a fun spot right on the beach. We go everytime we're in Cape May.

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Decent place to grab a bite. Nothing fancy and not too expensive. Family friendly place

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The view is amazing and food is too! It is beach pricing so expect that. The service is better than it has been in previous visits here.

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0.4 mi
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Yelp Mad Batter…read morereally impressed me. There we were, in Cape May on Thanksgiving Saturday looking for parking nearby. After finally finding a space, we walked up to Mad Batter, where there were already a number of people standing outside. We were a party of seven, so this wasn't looking good for us. Well, we had a Thanksgiving miracle. They had a table ready for us in less that ten minutes! The food and service here were both very good. I had the crab cake sandwich. It was very mild in flavor but still good. I recommend it, but I'll try some of their other offerings before I get it again. My sister-in-law had one of the specials, the Fried Tomato & Cracked Black Pepper Bacon Sandwich. She and my brother agreed that it was messy but delicious. The lobster mayo set it off nicely. Our server was really friendly and accommodating. She made sure we were taken well care of. We pointed out an error in the check, and she was very kind in taking care of it, and gave no attitude. If you can find parking, this place is worth coming to!

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3.9(259 reviews)
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Service is super friendly. We arrived a bit before opening and chatted with them outside like old…read morefriends :) They are related to the owners of Georges so this is a restaurant family. They were really gracious and service was perfect. The byob element I personally love (bring what you want and pay normal rates for it) but I could see how this could be problematic for vacationers not prepared. The glassware was beautiful - one of my pics shows it. The atmosphere is very pleasant - a little romantic, a little modern but all in all perfect for an anniversary dinner - we had a corner table with bench seating so we could snuggle :) We chose three apps because it was early and we thought we'd hit another place late. These two are the duck wings and the crispy shrimp. Both delicious but the wings VERY good. We also had a swordfish crostini done on a crispy won ton and we both liked that very much. Pricing seemed reasonable. I'd recommend.

Killer food. Upscale American fare with some outstanding flavor. We had the pork belly appetizer…read moreand peanut butter cheesecake dessert with the lamb shank and pork chop dinners. The lamb was so tender the bone pulled right out and the meat cut with a fork. Excellent flavor as well. The pork was superb. Insanely tender and seasoned just right, paired with the cooked pear sauce on top and truffle mashed potatoes it made me smile with every bite. Appetizer with pork belly was incredibly tender and rich, they subbed a shrimp for the scallop and the shrimp was massive and meaty. Choc. Peanut butter cheesecake was so good. Rich but not too sweet and great flavor. Rich thick crust at the bottom was perfect balance. Quiet nice ambiance and again great service.

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4.0(436 reviews)
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Ebbitt Dining Room

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4.5(107 reviews)
0.8 mi

Nice roomy tables for two. Very classy white tablecloth atmosphere. Love the BYOB…read more Service by Laura was exceptional - helpful with a great personality. She made it a fun evening. Food had some definite highs, but unfortunately, a big low. There's a lot going on in the dishes. We ordered two appetizers to start. The Tuna Tartare unfortunately was pretty bland and my wife thought a tad fishy. The Foie Gras by itself was delicious but it was drowned in a sauce that overpowered it. I wouldn't order them again, but there are lots of other options. The pasta course took a really long time to come out. We almost thought they lost the order. When the Radiatori arrived, it was worth the wait. A little spicy but delicious! Definitely recommended but pretty pricey for a small portion at $25. The entrees were delicious! My wife had the filet mignon with broccolini and delicious mashed potatoes. I had the delicious duck breast with asparagus. They were 5 star entrees and we loved them. Highly recommend both. We tried the off menu special dessert; chocolate chip banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. The bread pudding was terrible; perhaps the worst dessert I have ever tried - dried out and strange taste we thought. It didn't pass the audition for the menu for us.

I visited GRANA BYOB with friends during restaurant week while staying in North Cape May. We made…read morereservations and started with the duo of tartare (salmon and tuna) which was excellent. For the entrée, I had the house-made rigatoni pasta topped with a scoop of ricotta. The pasta was fresh and delicious. For dessert, I enjoyed the strawberry panna cotta, which was a perfect sweet finish. Portions were good, and everything was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Service was very attentive, adding to the overall great experience. The ambiance was a little upscale and intimate, with not many tables, making it a cozy setting. We brought our own wine to pair with dinner. Prices were reasonable, and the restaurant week menu offered good value. I'd definitely recommend GRANA BYOB for a special night out.

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4.4(519 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Happy Valentine's Day to usWe figured 44 of em. So we treated ourselves to yhe washington inn top…read morenotch spot with atmosphere and service sean our server to match, glad we chose WI&WB I had Waygu Steak au poivre, potato au gratin, roasted wild mushrooms w green pepper corn and red currant sauce, delicious is an understatement i didnt know i liked that sauce bur cleaned the plate , Robyn got her favorite crab cakes with crisper creamer potatoes and Seasonal veggies, she loved it big hit. Split the best fried brussel sprouts i ve ever had, crispy but done just right. We both went in on dessert!!!! Creme brûlée and a chocolate mousse tower w berries,whip cream and coco vannila raspberry sauces. I can't remember a better dinner w better company. This love endures it allsorry didn't use my flash cause I didn't want to be "that guy."Can't wait to go back

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