My sister and I stopped by while we were driving around the Cape May area. We decided to give this a 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. read more

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

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Really good food. Meatloaf is delicious and so is the gyro. . .

We've owned a home here for eight years now. Kept driving by this place thinking we should stop. Well, we did today. Let's just say it was a first and a last. This place is filthy. Paid way too much money for "food" we literally could not eat. read more

We grabbed food for takeout, and the customer service was out of this world pleasant. They have a nice outside seating area under cover and a small area inside with tables to eat as well. The place is a little busy on the eye and can be overwhelming, but it also has a lot of options to offer depending on your craving. Our order was completed for us to take within ten minutes, and we enjoyed both the broiled and fried scallops. I highly recommend the roasted potatoes as a side and would skip the mashed potatoes next time around. Another in the group enjoyed the blackened chicken sandwich as well. I'm looking forward to venturing back to try some other options or, at the very least, grab some rice pudding - it looked delish! read more

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While in Cape May for a few days recently, we decided to give this place a try since it was close to the house we rented and we just wanted to stay in for the night. Plus, they had turkey dinners to go! Yes, fresh roasted turkey & all the fixings including cranberry sauce. We got two orders, but the portions were so generous, that one would have sufficed. Still, it was nice to have the other order the next night. And only $19.99 per order. Will definitely try this place again next time we're in town. read more

This place has the right idea to food prices being in business for over 20 years they aim to please. The food is good not to much but enough to eat. Prices are 1990's where are you getting a cheesesteak and fries for under $10 dollars?? Roasted ti whole chickens and seafood that don't break the bank at all ,a local go to place this place with good food , Definitely mikes delivers!! From Cheerful Smiles of the staff and food that hits the spot you can't beat this place a small eat in area take out or outdoor seating , Give Mike's bayshore café a try.. read more

The woman working the counter and the gentleman in the kitchen were absolute sweethearts. Amazing food, cheap, fast service. Get the fried calamari, Cajun shrimp and their lamb gyro. I regret not getting the rotisserie chicken... Would 100% come back if I'm in Cape May again. Very cute old school deli vibes. Egyptian owned. read more

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The fries were cold,the fish was not fresh, very small piece and tasteless, the roll was dry and days old...would never go the again

The food was fresh and hot. The best fried tomatoes I have ever had. Can't believe I have lived here my whole life and have not tried Mikes. You can't go wrong. read more

We are not sure why this place has great reviews. Went to order a rotisserie chicken and mashed potatoes. While waiting all we hear are microwaves going. The mash has to be from a box it tasted awful. The chicken had an odd taste. They are nice people but the food unfortunately not so much. read more

The best rotisserie chicken we can get around here. I call ahead and say: "Hey Mike, you got a bird for me ? Give me the biggest, juciest one !" 15 minutes later I drive around back and pick it up at the window. The garlic mashed potatoes and green beans are Yummy too ! Mike and his wife are very nice people. Been going since 2017. read more

Fabulous little take out spot. They care about the food and customers and are friendly. After reading the reviews I suggest that vacationers consider the following: this is a local favorite spot. A small, independently owned business. The kind that gives character to a place and makes a community stable and strong. Accept it for what it is and enjoy! If you're worried and you want to know exactly what to expect there's a McDonalds across the street. But if you want a meal prepared with care and with quality ingredients then go to Mike's. The food is solid and delicious and a good value too. We had prime rib sandies. Yum. The fries were perfect and the food still hot when I got home. Read the reviews. It's hilarious that someone dinged this place because THEY got dressed up and expected fine dining. Lighten up folks and enjoy your vacation. You're lucky to be here! read more

Reasonably priced fresh food with amazing customer service. We take out often as there is always something fresh to try!

My family and I just ate there. Saw so many great reviews. So we figured, let's go for it. My husband got a fried flounder sandwich and I got a chix parm sandwich. We shared two orders of mozzarella sticks. The mozz sticks were too overcooked. The chicken park sandwich was a huge piece of chicken on a tiny bun. Fries were cold. My husbands flounder was so bad that he couldn't eat it. We will not be returning there read more

Why did we come here? I have been wanting to try new places in the Cape May area and love seafood. We ¨dressed" for dinner and came here. Ordered two seafood platters and a greek salad as an appetizer. Was seated on an old picnic table with plastic chairs on a busy street. Waited a long time for food and was brought out three large plastic containers with hardly anything in them. Super environmentally unfriendly. We were told our Greek salad was still being made but that we could start on our entrees??? What? Who serves the entrees before the salad? The salmon was overcooked, flavorless and a small portion for $19. By the time our salad came out we were already done with our meal. This was one of the worst dining experiences I have had in quite sometime. Giving it two stars as people were polite and recognize that maybe this is just better as a sandwich place. If you are thinking about a date night or a nice sit down meal this is for sure not the place for that. read more

Great fresh food and service. I had the coconut grouper and green beans which were fresh and tasty. I will definitely come back.

Ordered take out shrimp scampi and calamari along with baked flounder. Pasta was definitely precooked and calamari with minimal flavor. Very nice people but mediocre food. read more

Reading some of these reviews made me feel as if I was entering Hell's Kitchen, being run by Doc and Mrs Hyde - but it was quite normal, and I'm glad we risked it. It is primarily a take out place, with a few indoor seats that appeared rather gloomy, and about 6 covered outdoor tables set in a parking lot. So carry out is def the fine dining option! This directly on the way to the Ferry, so is a convienent and easy stop. A huge menu, there is def something for everyone. We ordered a cheesesteak with fries, which was cooked to order. It was very good. Cheesy, high quality meat on a bun. It comes with onions and peppers, but we had them left off for dietary reason. It was a well stuffed hoagie. No complaints at all. The accompanying fries were hot and crisp and, as previously reported, completely unseasoned. Which, unlike the others, I prefer. I like to add my own, and I really only want salt and pepper. They gave us salt, pepper, and catsup - so not sure what 'seasonings' people are wanting and not getting. Service was pleasant and prompt. Utensils, etc were provided. Because we split the order, we got lunch for $5 - and both of us were full, with fries left over. Lovely dessert choices, but we passed on it. I can honestly say this was a very solid 4 for us. Check it out yourself --- read more

We had the cheesesteak, chicken parm sandwich, and Cesar salad. The quality of the meat in the cheesesteak as poor and the bread was soggy despite the fact that I asked for it to be toasted. Cesar was ok. Parm was good to start, but half way through eating it the bun started to deteriorate. The sandwich itself was mostly breading and sauce with an average size chicken breast. Would not return. read more

We wished we'd paid heed to the review that warned about the fried chicken. It truly was the worse we have ever eaten. The pieces were unidentifiable. Huge and unappetizing. The coating was thick with a floury mixture that pulled away from the chicken. The coleslaw was drenched in its dressing. Also unappealing. We threw most of it out. We strongly advise against eating here. read more

Got 3 Prime Rib Dinners Friday night for visiting friend. They were great. He said probably one of best he's ever had. Homemade baklava also

We ordered 3 shrimp dinners, 1 coconut shrimp, and a Chicken Parm. The Chicken Parm was literally the WORST thing I have ever out in my mouth. The chicken itself was shredded and the "breading" was complete gelatinous mush! The sauce was sweet. The whole dinner was literally inedible. The shrimp dinners lacked any flavor or seasoning- like... not even salt in the breading. It was as plain as plain could be. I would not recommend this place nor return. read more

I wanted to order dinner for my father for his birthday. I'm in FL, so I had to make arrangements for delivery. I was having difficulty with DoorDash. I called Mike's a few times over the course of the day. They were so friendly and helpful. Although Doordash didn't work out, my parents raved about the food! They thanked me for opening their eyes to somewhere new and said they would definitely go back. Dad had the seafood combo and said it was fantastic! They shared the carrot cake and said it was the best they've had. Thank you, Mike's! read more

I love that first bite of satisfaction..when you know your about to enjoy an amazing meal! I always try my best to not leave poor reviews, but when something is great, I have to leave a review! I had the seasoned broiled grouper with olive oil and garlic roasted potatoes..every bite was delightfully flavorful and fresh! Excited to be passing by this place again. The service there was also efficient, friendly, and convenient.. as they have a drive through window! read more

Terrific little eatery here in North Cape May! Individual meals or family size meats and seafood orders to go! I enjoyed the pork rib platter the last time we ordered here! Reasonable prices and tasty meals from here make it a great alternative to cooking at home! read more

Great food with a good menu. Everything is made from scratch. Also the owner also owns a bakery that produces the bread for other restaurants in the area! So you know your getting some good bread since your getting it at the source. Good for lunch and dinner. Love their steaks and burgers and fries are always amazing. Definitely would recommend. read more

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If u want a fresh,made to order meal, this is the place. I go in and ask Mike the owner, to make me whatever. Everything is that good. Sherry, his wife, is very welcoming and helpful. Favorite things on the menu are: -grilled chicken wrap -any grilled fish meal -homemade falafel -hummus and pita -prime rib -Mediterranean salad(like a Greek salad) read more

Mike's Bayshore is absolutely fabulous! Each time my family has ordered take-out from there we are more impressed than the last. If you don't get the fried lobster tails you are truly, truly missing out! Words. Cannot. Describe. I don't eat meat besides seafood, and the fried lobster tails remind me of one thing I do miss, which is some great fried chicken. The batter on them is divine. Mike's Bayshore Cafe will become your next favorite take-out joint for sure. read more

Went here with my son. I had a shrimp burger that was out of this World. My son had a shrimp salad wrap which was even better then my burger. Small, local, friendly owner with some yummy food read more

I have been going here-for a while, found it back when I used to work in Capemay and I can't say enough how much hospitality and smiles I get every time, I ALWAYSALWAYS get the baklava because it's too damn good! I love taking the almost hour trip just to eat good food with my family, who makes the food from loving people! read more

Stick with the roasted chicken which is excellent and well seasoned. The seafood on the other hand was a bit over cooked and slim pickings for what you pay. The fixings are good to too. Very friendly service. Simple and to the point. Go with the chicken for a quick filling meal for the fam. read more

Iown a famous restaurant in Cape May. Ido not believe there is any place that serves better blackened prime rib or fresh flounder for takeout. great people serving the best, freshest of food. Order the Bob"s special Mike's blackened prime rib , double mashed potatoes, fried veggies, serves two easily and melts in your mouth, I ordered for my daughters wedding . Bob read more

There aren't enough words to express how great this restaurant was. The people who ran the place were so pleasant and kind. And on topic it the food was phenomenal, try the scallops. It doesn't look like much, but good things come in small packages. I will definitely go back! It was a coup of 14 and not one of us had a bad thing to say about the food. read more

This place makes all of its own breads as well as home made deserts. Food is delicious and plentiful. It is an out parcel of a shopping center, not much to look at, but a great place for dinner when dinner must be good and you don't want to (or can't) do it yourself. In the summer months they have a live lobster tank. Salads and other sides are all scratch made. You gotta get there, it is good food prepared good people. read more

Restaurant with awesome food and run by the nicest people! We arrived just before they closed and they treated us like family. They even gave our kids authentic scallops shells. Highly recommended! read more

The prime rib was over the top delicious! The sides broccoli and mashed potatoes were perfect! The young lady who took my order was very polite and professional! Thank you Terry W. For the recommendation, we will be back! Bobby B read more

I ordered seafood chowder for lunch. It was boiling hot ( like a volcano ) and too hot to eat. A few tablespoons I did manage to swallow almost scolded my throat and the chowder had a sour taste. Seafood pieces were chewy and overcooked. I did not finish this delicacy. My friends soup was also scalding hot and not finished. If soups and stews are boiling HOT, watch out ! In fairness, the grilled cheese was ordinary ( no choice of cheese or bread ) and the fries were good. We both thought the service could have been better. If you are feeling adventurous, eat here. read more

Just ate here for the first time and loved it! We have been coming to the same spot in Cape May for 40 years and never knew about. I had blackened grouper and my husband had the broiled crab cakes and others were delicious! Our kids had a hot dog (biggest hot dog ever!) and a cheeseburger with awesome crispy fries. The service was great- they were super nice and helpful. I definitely recommend this hidden gem! read more

Absolutely spectacular linguini and clams. The restaurant itself is basic in appearance and the location is in stark contrast to the downtown fanciness, but the quality of the food and attitude of the proprietor are top notch. read more