SeaSalt

We stopped in this restaurant for some seafood while shopping in the Cape May Washington street…read moremall Our server Edwin was amazing. Very attentive with an infectious smile. He took great care of us. We loved all our food. The lobster roll was my favorite. I have some left over for dinner. Can't wait to return to try something else

I wasn't planning on reviews while on my vacation, but Hubs asked for this one. While there are…read moreseveral places in Cape May to get a Lobster Roll, we chose Cape May Fish Market because it had lots of seating indoors & out. It was quite chilly while we visited Cape May so we really wanted to sit inside. First, the positive: The place is clean and the staff is nice. The Lobster Roll is delicious and the Shrimp Cesar Salad tasted good, but this is also where it goes bad. It is a huge salad and only had 3 shrimp. The cost of the salad is the same as the Lobster Roll. There is no way a salad should cost 26.99 and only have 3 shrimp. A pound of shrimp market value is approximately $25.99 depending on size & location. When it was expressed to our server, she quoted market price increases and that we could order more shrimp at an upcharge. If market price for shrimp is that bad, take it off the menu or offer alternatives like adding chicken that won't result in an upcharge or advise your customers upon ordering that they'd only get 3 shrimp. Hubs probably would have ordered something else. It's Cape May Fish Market so they should be upfront about their seafood. I didn't really care for the fact that we asked about it and were brushed off. While we'll definitely return to Cape May, we may not return here. .

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Quincy’s Original Lobster Rolls - Cape May

4.4(86 reviews)

Wow the lobster roll was amazing. Such succulent chunks of…read moreLobster. We both had the California roll which was warmed lobster with butter on a Toasted roll with pickles On the side and a bag of chips. Fantastic. Definitely will be back to this one. I wish I had tried the clam Chowder. Next time.

Lobster roll was fine but nothing special, and not much meat for the $20 price tag. Definitely…read morefeels overpriced for what you get. Seating is limited, mostly outside, service was basic, and the space is cramped, but good for people watching. It's more of a quick grab-and-go spot than a sit-down meal. Not terrible, but I would rather get more for my money.

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Classic lobster roll with extra lobster

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Entrance

Tisha's Cape May

4.2(637 reviews)

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

We really enjoyed eating here the decor was nice and the food was wonderful. We wanted to try a…read morecouple dishes. I came here with my sister and cousin. They got the salmon with Thai sauce and I got the peppered crab cake and shrimp. Both dishes were delicious. Even though the crab cake had a little more breading than I like it was seasoned nicely and had a great flavor. The sauce was yummy and not peppered too much. Our server was Jersey. She did a great job, was efficient and friendly. We will definitely go back here .

Thai salmon and shrimp over potatoes and green beans

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Front patio Seating

Oyster Bay Restaurant & Bar

3.8(321 reviews)

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Had a really nice meal this evening. Oysters app were some of the best we've tasted and beautifully…read morepresented. The grouper was very tasty and while the shrimp jambalaya had all the right ingredient's the sauce was a little heavy for that dish. The bananas foster was something I'd always wanted to try and am glad I did. Ambiance was classic dining but nothing noteworthy. Our waiter was great. Overall 4.25 - worth a visit when in Cape May for sure

Visiting the area and picked this for our seafood day. We were honestly really disappointed as all…read morethe seafood was overcooked. My husband ordered a lobster tail, and I ordered shrimp. How do you over cook shrimp? Well the cook did. Hanger steak was ordered medium rare came out medium well. Needless to say not again on our next visit to Cape May.

Weekly specials- wednesday are burgers, thursday are pot pies, Friday are prime ribs

Happy hour oysters (a buck a shuck!)

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Fins Bar & Grille

3.5(499 reviews)

Desperate to find a spot during a holiday visit, Fin's always provides…read more we were seated promptly and politely, the place was hopping - everyone down to enjoy the christmas village and see the area lit up for the season. our server was new, but he was attentive, friendly and able to give us all the details we needed to figure dinner out fast. we always order a few of the oysters offered here and then turn to something substantial like a burger. like prior stops, everything was delicious. the specialty drinks for the holidays were great, my husband got something apple-y and it was like sipping pure christmas. great job Fin's, thank you and your team for always being a spot we can count on.

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

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Happy Hour House Margarita and Merlot

Louisa's

3.8(226 reviews)

10 stars. One of my favorite meals in recent memory, and will be a must any time I return to Cape…read moreMay. The menu is small, simple and fresh. Reservations are a must and don't forget to BYOB. The vibes are quaint with a very small indoor dining room and an outdoor patio that's a bit larger. I'm really glad we requested a table outside, because the patio was so nice on a warm summer evening. What we ate -- started things off with mozzarella and heirloom tomato salad (on special) and kale cesar. All produce is sourced locally from Beach Plum Farm and both dishes were fab. For our main we shared crab cakes and scallops. Both were so fresh and came with a large portion. Every entree comes with brown rice and house cabbage slaw. Reviews will mention that this is pretty plain, but with the fresh seafood and dipping sauces it's really the perfect accompaniment. The scallops came with a delicious sweet ginger sauce and the crab cakes came with a creamy lemony tartar sauce. The decor is fun and kitschy and the inflatable whale in the bathroom tub made me laugh. Don't forget to grab a chocolate bar at the Louisa's chocolate shop which is adjacent to the restaurant. I'll be thinking about this meal for a while.

The service is always the best love going there never rush you own management and wait staff n bus…read moreboy n girls are wonderful. The food wonderful a lot of of there food is farm to table n if they run of that one thing that is for the night they do have dealy specials too just ask them you have to bring own wine too it great indoors outdoors n they don't rush at all we been going for a long time now

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Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls

4.2(429 reviews)

0.4 mi

Cute little shop right across the street from the beach and attracts a lot of attention. Customer…read moreservice is quick, easy and nice enough. Lobster rolls here are cheap compared to ones in other states especially CA. $19 per roll is pretty good. Each roll is pretty small you can say like average size pretty much just like everywhere else with this economy (all lobster rolls shrunk after Covid). They are generous with the chunks of lobster though and it's so juicy and fresh! I also ordered the lobster bisque and that was great too. Bisque had lots of big chunks of lobster and it was creamy how I like it. The fries were big slices of fries and also fresh and yummy. The only thing I can say I wasn't happy about was no Tabasco no hot sauce of any kind! What???!!! I love my Tabasco with all my seafood and it was a disappointment to not be able to enjoy my seafood the way I always do.

You want really, really, really, really good lobster rolls???? Here it is!…read more Prior to visiting Cape May, I did a little research on the food scene and Quincy's immediately came up. At first, we were targeting their Washington Street Mall location, but we realized it wasn't their original spot as the original location was on Beach Ave, just a few blocks away. With Washington Street Mall being so busy and packed, we figured we'd give the original location a try instead since it was away from the buzz of the Mall area. This location was right across from the Cape May convention center, but the strip that the shop was part of was pretty dingy. The tables and chairs outside were all very dirty so make sure to give them a good wipe down first. When we arrived for an early dinner at 5PM on the Friday before Labor Day, we were surprised to see quite a few families sitting at the outdoor tables. How could that be???? It was ONLY 5PM! Luckily, they all finished quickly and we were able to snag a table outside. But there were other tables belonging to other establishments there that were free though. This location of Quincy's was as no frills as it got. It was slightly bigger than a hole in the wall with no indoor seating what so ever. All of the tables and seats were outside and there were only a few. After taking a gander at the menu, we ordered 1 Classic Roll, 1 Connecticut Roll, 1 Lobster Mac and Cheese and 1 Lobster Bisque. Let me just say, I haven't had a lobster roll in a longgggg time, but it was well worth the wait and more. All of the lobster in the rolls were so fresh and delicious. I easily could have eaten 3 of them by myself, but, unfortunately I only had 1. The Lobster Bisque and Lobster Mac & Cheese were very good too, but the Lobster rolls definitely had me wanting much, much more. One thing to note when dining outside is BEWARE OF THE SEAGULLS. Yes, they love lobster too (who or what doesn't????) and they will occasionally fly and land in the vicinity looking for food, so just keep a close eye on your food. As for parking, unfortunately, it's all street parking as Quincy's doesn't have a lot like so many of the Beach Ave establishments. However, if you decide to walk away from the Mall area, Quincy's is an excellent option.

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Classic Roll

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Lucky Bones Backwater Grille

4.0(1.1k reviews)

1.3 mi

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!

We ate here for lunch after my son's bootcamp graduation. We had a big party, 10 of us. The…read morewaitress was good and on top of it considering how busy the restaurant was. I got the carnitas tacos and they were excellent! So tender and delicious. My husband got a grilled chicken sandwich, I had a couple of bites and it was good. They comped my son and his friends meals which I thought was so nice (they both had just graduated Coast Guard bootcamp and were in uniform). There were a lot of options on the menu to choose from. I would try it again if in town.

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House Roasted Turkey

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

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

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Back seating area

ICCARA Italian Bistro

3.9(252 reviews)

0.6 mi

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Such a wonderful experience at this Restaurant..So cozy and the food was amazing. Our Waiter Sean…read moremade it even better very professional and friendly such a nice guy very thorough!!. We will be visiting again.

I know there are some mixed reviews on here, which honestly surprises me because I've been coming…read moreevery summer for the past five years and it has consistently been very good. For us, the biggest priority is finding truly good gluten-free food, so we can't always afford to be super picky...but this place really delivers. That said, yes... some of the front desk ladies can be a bit not-so-friendly, which isn't ideal. But beyond that, everything else has always been amazing. The food is incredible, and a huge win is that they can make certain dishes gluten-free...and actually safe for people with celiac. They're very careful about cross-contamination, and the GF dishes still taste amazing. It's BYOB (love that), and the liquor store is conveniently right down the block. Parking can be tough, so we always just park in the ACME lot next door. It's super convenient even though it costs around $10-$15 when you're there for over an hour. The servers are kind, the ambiance is lovely...not overly fancy, but absolutely nice enough for a quality "get dressed up a bit" date night. I usually wear a dress when we go. I believe there's a cancellation fee, so definitely make a reservation, but it's worth it. Also, I saw someone complain that the staff "knows nothing about wine." It's BYOB. They only serve one in-house wine. This isn't that ultra-posh, high-end wine-service kind of place, and that's totally fine. They do what they do extremely well!