The Pier House

We stepped into Fins for a weekday lunch in mid-May, just based on convenience (in the Washington…read moreStreet Mall area) and we were pleasantly surprised by the coastal cuisine (with a bit of an international flair), the prompt and courteous service and the atmosphere (a cool vibe with turquoise, lighted bars and an inoffensively tuneful modern pop playlist streaming in the background. We enjoyed our lunch orders (Thai egg rolls and a salad topped with salmon immensely - much more than anticipated for a weekday lunch at an unheralded restaurant (which clearly is mainly, a bar). Prices, a bit regrettably, are scaled for Cape May in tourist season. While we enjoyed our lunch, dropping over $50 for our lunches plus two soft drinks was a bit more than anticipated. Still, Fins deserves more business than it appears to get. Hopefully in season it attracts it.

Beautiful bar & saltwater fishtank. Inconsistent food…read morequality - Mediterranean salad - perfect Margherita flatbread"pizza" - put tomato paste on saltines then add cheese. Service - went from poor to disrespectful

Bar area

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Happy Hour House Margarita and Merlot

Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar

3.8(1.4k reviews)

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!

The worse possible service ever! TO THE OWNER: Please…read moreremind all waitstaff to ask customers about any allergies before serving food, to ensure their safety and prevent any potential harm. I ordered the harvest salad with candied walnuts. I have no idea what candied walnuts are, so I wish the waiter asked if I had any allergies because they can SOMETIMES contain cinnamon in it and I am allergic to cinnamon. When the salad came out I started to eat the salad and noticed my throat starting to feel funny. I didn't mix the salad well so I just ate the arugula with the sauce and the chicken. Half way through I noticed there were walnuts and I took a bite of it and my throat immediately started to swell and I can feel my face and tongue getting itchy. Thank god I have my allergy medications on me, but what if the next person this happens to doesn't... We immediately told the server about my cinnamon allergy and the waiter looked at me like I was joking because I ate half of it and then asked me "So you're done with that?" and I said, "Yes I can't eat it anymore, I'm allergic to it and it's contaminated with everything else. I felt my throat starting to close up, but I am okay because I have my allergy medicine. " He asked if I wanted anything else and I said no just a hot tea to help with inflammation. I appreciate that the server was trying to help us out, but he still came back with the bill and said the owner is still going to charge me because it says candied walnuts on the menu, implying that it's my fault...I really expected this place to have better service, but looking at past reviews I can see how this place has overpriced underrated food and terrible service. They don't care about their customers and certainly just focused on making money. Hopefully after today they include that their candied walnuts have cinnamon in it! Or at the very least ask the customers if they have any allergies beforehand

Inside area

Double pepperoni pizza; Chicken Caesar (1/3/26)

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Cricket Club

4.1(86 reviews)

Everything about this restaurant hits the mark! The food is unique and delicious. The bar area is…read morefull of character and the bartender was knowledgeable and so pleasant to be around. When we visit Cape May, we'll definitely be coming back here again!

The ambiance here is a 10/10. They have jazz music in the bar on the weekends that you can hear…read morefrom the dining room. We made a reservation for a Friday night so we had no wait but it was crowded even for off-season. Our server was welcoming and attentive. The portions were large and filling. The scallops could have been hotter but overall very good. The price point is a bit higher but for a special occasion we would come back again.

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The Ebbitt Room

4.0(437 reviews)

•$$$

We had dinner there last night . All dishes were phenomenal. Scallops , halibut , calamari, salads…read more, Brussels sprouts. The holiday ambience is unsurpassed. Service was great . Highly recommend

I recently dined at the Ebbitt Room, and I have never had such a conflicting experience. While the…read morekitchen and bar are clearly talented, the service and management decisions completely ruined the evening. The Positives: I have to give credit where it is due as the food and drinks were genuinely great. We ordered the calamari, celery root soup, scallops, and the chicken breast. Everything came out delicious and perfectly prepared. The drinks were also a highlight specifically the pomegranate margarita and the winter sangria. The bartender clearly knows what they are doing. The Service: Absent and Unprofessional. Unfortunately, the night took a sharp turn regarding the service. Our waitress was virtually non existent. She spent the entire night chatting with another couple, barely sparing a moment for our table outside of taking the initial order. It got to the point where the bartender had to do the waitresses job. Our drinks were sitting on the bar for quite a while until the bartender finally walked them over to us, saying, "I just wanted to drop these off so they wouldn't sit out." Later, we watched the bartender go into the back and run food to the other couple, the very table our waitress was busy socializing with, telling them he, "just wanted to bring this out so it would still be hot." The bartender was acting more like a waiter than our actual server was. Sketchy Billing & Atmosphere: Things got even stranger when the check arrived. We noticed a $24 charge for a "cheeseburger"--an item that isn't even on the menu. We flagged down the waitress, and before we could even explain the issue, she immediately said, "Oh yes, you are right, there is an error, sorry about that." It was an incredibly odd reaction; she knew there was an error before we even vocalized what was wrong. To top it off, the dining room was absolutely freezing. When we asked why, the waitress claimed the heat was broken. However, upon visiting the restroom, the heat was pumping just fine. It felt deliberate--like a corner cutting measure to save money during the off-season rather than a genuine mechanical failure. Overall: Despite the food being delicious, the terrible service, the suspicious billing "error," and the uncomfortable temperature make this a place I cannot recommend. For the price point, you expect a certain level of professionalism and comfort, and Ebbitt Room failed on both counts. I will not be returning.

Ebbitt Dining Room

Lobster Tail

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Blue Pig Tavern

3.5(851 reviews)

Blue Pig Tavern is located in a glassed-in patio area adjoining and contiguous to the Congress…read moreHotel. It is a bit hard to find as it seeming;y lacks its own outdoor signage. The odyssey to finding it was well worth the effort. We had dinner reservations but on a Monday in May, probably did not need them. We both loved our flounder almondine order, despite it being a Monday night (when one does not typically order fish and expect it to be fresh). This really was! Service was top-notch and super-friendly from Jared, who was deeply apologetic when the oyster appetizer we ordered failed to appear - he comped a beer without prompting (and insisted upon it). Even absent this gesture, his attitude and manner made our evening - the excellence of the entrees was a cherry on top. One note and not the fault of the restaurant at all - a number of families with small children were dining at other tables. This is not an especially well-suited restaurant for families with under-5 kids. Their collective noise and behavior was more akin to, well, a Chuck-E-Cheese or MacDonalds. There was nothing anyone could do, of course.

Dear Yelp, Made…read morereservations here a week before our stay. Arrived about 6 minutes before our reservation time and had to wait. Hostess seemed frazzled. Asked us if we minded sitting on the inside deck. We did mind and were then show to a table inside the restaurant. (If we had our kids with us, then I would have not minded eating on the deck). The table was an awesome tucked away corner table that faced the inner dining room. The decor and experience were top notch. I'm glad I said no to eating outside. The room is absolutely beautiful if you are into vintage looks. I said it looked like Gaston's Tavern. Food and waitress service was good. My sister had the short ribs and they were tasty. I had a burger well done (and it was!) with both fries and a side salad. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and felt it was a good value for the cost. Love, Nicole

Indoor patio

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Tisha's Cape May

4.2(638 reviews)

•$$$

We've gone to Tisha's many times and their food never disappoints! We love a BYOB too!read more

Service was fairly quick. Was with large party, so had a reservation. Restaurant is BYOB, but wine…read moreholders are provided. Menu is fairly small, heavily seafood and not many options for dietary restrictions and such. Was not a fan of the music, which was all AI covers of pop songs. That's a huge affront IMO. House Salad 3/5 mostly a bed of spinach doused in the raspberry vinaigrette and very sweet nuts. Shrimp putincana: 4.5/5 tails were still on the shrimp, not great for a pasta dish but otherwise good Halibut: 3/5, lot of sauce. Chicken Pasquale 3/5 was fine. Hard to mess up, rice was good

Thai salmon and shrimp over potatoes and green beans

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Front patio Seating

Ugly Mug

2.9(698 reviews)

We went for lunch at the Ugly Mug & wanted shelter & a little pick me up from the rain. The ugly…read moremug has been a fixture in Cape May for many years. It's like stepping back in time each time I go. A little history... it's an old tavern, The ugly mug hangs members mugs on the ceiling. When they pass away, the mug is turned around, I believe there's more to it, but that's the gist. The waitress, Allison, helped me, she gave me the book to look for my Angie and uncle Paul's mugs & I found them, they're not far from each other!! It was a bittersweet moment, I never expected the tears to come down with joy of fun memories & sad we lost my Uncle & my aunt is not in the best of health Allison our waitress was not only quick to serve us, pleasant, personable, and helped us choose what to eat from the amazing menu. She was so sweet & took time helping us. The food, was fresh, plentiful & delicious!! My friend had the South Philly Old Style Pork Sandwich & I had the French Dip Roast Beef Panini. We both enjoyed the food that day & the next!

Came here a few years ago and enjoyed our meal. This time was not good, food was overpriced and…read moremediocre. $42 mixed seafood platter was ok, fried hard but best things were the fried scallops. $29 fried shrimp platter was decent. The $26 fish and chips were terrible. Couldn't even cut into one of my fish which looked like fish fingers. Tempura batter was doughy. My tourist dollars will go elsewhere on my next visit

Ugly Mugs?

Frozen not fresh. Chipotle chicken panini

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The YB

3.9(259 reviews)

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.

Store front

Flatbread appetizer

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Pan seared Salmon

Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill

3.1(446 reviews)

Love the moody dark vibe with ambient lighting not bright lights. Great for date night. We had the…read morecoconut shrimp, lobster and prime rib and it was amazing!

Standard Irish Bar. With right weather, it's nice to enjoy…read morelunch outside. Guinness poured perfectly. It's a bar so order something that fits with that. One thing. When you get a sandwich or burger you get a tiny bag of WISE Potato Chips. They are basically greasy potato flakes. I know it's a likely a price thing for them but at least upgrade to Cape Cod brand or just make in house chips.

This WAS pretzels and tater tots, but we ate it before we got a photo

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Irish coffee

Lucky Bones Backwater Grille

4.0(1.1k reviews)

We loved it here and definitely would come back. We searched comprehensively for a special dinner…read moreexperience for our last night in Cape May, and initially we were taken aback because we could not get a reservation before 7pm on a pre-season Tuesday in May. So we went early (no problem being seated around 5:30 or so, but it did seem full an hour later) and were we ever rewarded. Everything was simply perfect, including Vicki, our veteran and down to earth waiter. When we are unsure of things, she provided expert guidance with kindness and wisdom. The mussels appetizer are an experience not to be missed - save the bread for lapping up its saucy juice. My wife loved the pork chop - its huge and she took half home for lunch. I devoured the blackened fish of the day over bok choy. Both simply were outstanding. If/when again in Cape May again, we'd certainly come back. With a reservation!

Dinner so nice, I ate there twice…read more Grab a seat near the fireplace and enjoy one of the most cozy spots in town. The first night I boldly chose the Croquet Madame pizza. I'm a sucker for a good thin crust, and this did not disappoint. Everything about the pizza was sublime. Even hours later when I heated up the remaining slices at the hotel, it continued to be a palate-pleaser. Second night, round two: I love a good turkey club but I would've willingly sold my right pinky for one this good. I nearly had to unhinge my jaw to bite into this beast. I again met my match and had to take half of it to-go. Did I have it later that night? No! I popped open that tray for a breakfast club the next morning and the flavour never missed a beat. Make this place a sure stop when you are in town!