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    Mermaids Restaurant

    3.5 (127 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Crab Cake Lunch
    Alicia W.

    I went here twice during my recent stay in Cape May, once for lunch and once for breakfast. Both meals were good, I had King Triton breakfast and the crab burger. I sat in the back by the dunes, the water is a little tough to see since it's behind the dunes but you can catch a glimpse of it, and the atmosphere is define still very beachy. The service was good, food came out quick both times.

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    Grace A.

    This review is a bit late but all the more reason to note, came to Cape May w friends this summer for the first time & after arriving & unpacking this was our very first dining spot. Randomly walking a few blocks & this spot ticked off all the boxes, right off the beach, huge space inside, tons of tables & super fast & friendly service. We loved everything, food was delicious & all were very attentive. Pretty big portions, highly recommend!

    Chicken Fingers
    Allison Z.

    Honestly, I was impressed with this place. All of the food was fresh, hot, and tasted pretty good! Was is the best quality ingredients? Not really, but it all tasted good! The waitress was very friendly as we did have a large party. The back patio seating was right on the beach, made a great atmosphere!

    Falafel sandwich
    Andrea C.

    Petfect waterfront restaurant in Cape May. They have a large selection of menu items and great ice cream. Fun casual spot for lunch or dinner on a beach day.

    Eddie D.

    Simple and filling along the promenade. Price is fair for the location. Servers are super nice! They are serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Definitely recommended for small and big groups.

    Chuck O.

    What would a vacation in Cape May be without breakfast at Mermaids! I actually went twice!! I had a western omelette my first visit and Eggs Benedict on the second. Honestly I would recommend either! Between the view and the like home meal it's just a good start to the day!! The staff was great even accommodating a large party like us!

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    Nicole F.

    Great, casual place to grab lunch on a beach day or rainy day. Brian was our server, he was polite and seated us right away. Seated promptly, friendly service and fresh food. My lettuce was fresh and crisp, chicken was crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Glad we made time this trip to give it a try.

    Jennifer S.

    Jelly was amazing, best customer service. Definitely recommend this place. We had a good experience.

    Fried Breaded Clam Strips
    Cat A.

    Loved this place so much I went twice last summer! Affordable, lots of options, friendly service and great views of the dunes. Fried clams were wonderful and the bathrooms very clean!!

    Lobster Roll
    Paul P.

    Service staff was friendly. I went after lunch busy time. Lobster roll was tasty yet it was pretty small for $20. I do realize it's a tourist town and priced as such.

    Miss P.

    Came to Mermaids for breakfast, service was quick and attentive. Our coffee cups were timely refilled. Yogurt parfait was okay, good amount of fresh fruits a bit of yogurt and granola. Omelette was good as well. Overall, good for breakfast.

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    The service and the welcoming staff are out of this world way to go I will return for sure

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    9 months ago

    Terrific breakfasts, awesome service, reasonable prices, great location. Thanks, team!

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    10 months ago

    Amazing service thank you for a great meal so good taste so good mmmmm sooooo goood great service thanks

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    Our meals were wonderful and our server, Patti was phenomenal! I highly recommend this restaurant!

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