Upon entry, there is a sign that reads "see hostess on patio" which was not accurate, eventually…read morethe hostess walked up from the back and seated us. This is a little confusing for first time patrons, but the only issue we had. We did the cowboy and red brick burger, both medium, Caesar salad with chicken and buffalo wings. Everything was excellent, good portion sizes. Not a bad stop!

I want to give our server 5 stars because she was awesome…read more But the food was lacking big time Fish and chips - fries were soft with no texture to them. The fish had so much batter on them that the inside was gooey and not cooked completely and the outside was literally dripping with grease. Nachos were nasty Wing were small in size and they had a weird taste The drinks were great so I'll give them that Would I recommend this place ???? For drinks yes, for food? I guess it depends on if you like weird bar food

We came here for Restaurant Week and loved our dinner. First impression was great, I loved all the…read morepatriotic decorations, this looked like a fun place that I would want to spend time in! There was also live music that day which made it even more of a blast. I'm not really a bar guy but the one here looks like a nice place to chill and watch a game. But enough about the looks, let's talk about the food. For our prix fixe meals, we got: friend mozzarella triangles, clams, steak in Marsala sauce, gnocchi with crab, bread pudding, and chocolate mousse. We loved everything that was served to us. Our favorites being the two entrees. The steak was cooked perfectly, it was very tender and I loved the Marsala sauce with the mushrooms. The gnocchi had a very nice creamy sauce. My only nitpicks for our experience are two very minor things. I know it's restaurant week but give us a 3rd mozzarella triangle. The timing of the meal was a bit off. There was also a very long wait in between each dish, with the whole dinner taking about 2 hours. That might not be a deal breaker for those who like slower paced meals. Especially if there's good live music playing like there was during our visit. Aside from that, everything else was great. I will definitely come back again for dinner. I'm dying to know how they'll decorate for Christmas too.

Was there for happy hour a few weeks ago. The food was not up to the standard that we are used to…read moreat Duffinettis. I am not sure we will be going back there if the quality of the food doesn't improve. Especially at the prices they are charging. I know there was a change in the chef...

Food was outstanding! We got the platter for 3 people, it's on special on Mondays. I have to say…read morethe food is enough for five or more. Full rack of ribs, pulled pork, brisket. Also had side of Cole slaw, baked beans, mac n cheese, and 8 rolls. All of it was delicious and we had plenty to bring home with four of us eating. It's at the end of the pier with a great view and there was a gentleman playing the guitar for entertainment. He was fantastic and does requests. If your down the shore stop on by the food is great, the service is fantastic, great place for the family to eat. Also, My son had the chicken strips with fries he couldn't even finish that.

Family of 10+ on vacation. This was our first sit down meal of the trip and it set a nice mood for…read moreus. Nice beach views and access, we were able to go down to the sand and take pics after the food. I ended up getting some type of burger which was pretty solid. It didn't come with fries - have to order those separate (I think chips are the default). Seems like the atmosphere is the winner here, I'd like to come back and try more food and see if there are any culinary wonders I missed out on.

Went there this past labor day weekend and while it was packed there was lots of seatings both…read moreindoors and out. There was live music indoors and lots of activities outdoors. We had a variety of food from loaded tater tots, eggs benedict, and steak and eggs. I can't complain about the food the presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better. I also got the bellini flight which is quite strong (i'm a lightweight though so take that with a grain of salt). Everything was delishhhh and perfect for a great day outside with friends and family.

Sunday breakfast that beats the traditional NJ diner. Very…read moregood breakfast. We really enjoyed our visit this morning. Tasty coffee, A small OJ served in a little bottle that reminded me of a Yuhoo. I got the combo platter with 2 pancakes and scrambled eggs. Very good. My wife got the yogurt with granola and fruit. Drizzle the honey on it! Yummy. The service was good. Quick. Food was hot and yummy. The acoustic guitar live music was a neat bonus for a Sunday morning. We can't wait to go back to Mudhen Brewery for dinner and music on Monday!

This place has some of the best pizza in Cape May county. Thin crust and the tomato sauce is…read moreperfect. I hesitate to write this review out of fear that I won't get in again. Buffalo shrimp were tasty. Love this place.

Order a bloody Mary and you get a limp olive with no pimento. Don't get me wrong I've been here…read morebefore and everything's been fine but today it just got on my nerves. I went midday. The bartender catered to the locals and had her little chitchat going. Do you restaurant owners not realize that there are people coming in and out of town at all times and on various days and we may work in service industries and maybe even the restaurants/hospitality industry I ordered whatever the burger is with the Gorgonzola cheese and it wasn't bad but it wasn't great. Between the burger the bun the tomato and the onion was hard to get your mouth around but it wasn't really worth it to stretch your mouth that far. You had a choice of fries or salad and I chose the fries. In all honesty I've been in Cape May for a week now and have eaten out nearly every day and had some outstanding fries and I would swear these were yesterday's fries if not yesterday's fries from somebody else's plate. I asked the bartender if these were the normal presentation of the fries she said "oh yes they're hand cut fries" my question would be hand cut when and fried when? They were overdone and mushy. . And after exchange the bartender adopted a pissy attitude. Here's my thing to the managers/owners of this establishment: I have worked in various forms in hospitality and customer service. I'm also an older person, consumer, frequent visitor of restaurants and bars. Take this however you will. It's a Tuesday afternoon... The servers and the service and the food should be exactly the fucking same as it is on Friday and Saturday night. Feel free to contact me if I said anything out of line. PS I'm an interim innkeeper in Cape May and I will definitely be steering people away from your restaurant even though I've had decent experiences in the past. There's too much competition out there for too few dollars. Smarten up

My family enjoyed two dinners here on a recent vacation to Wildwood Crest (we liked it enough to…read morecome back!). The restaurant is set apart from most of the other crowded areas near Wildwood which gives it a quieter, more homely feel. Lots of kid friendly options plus some nicer plates for the adults. Indoor table seating is pretty tight but they also have a nice patio and a bar area. We shared the shrimp from the raw menu (though it was cooked) both nights. Giant 1lb plate; not too hard to peel yourself. My wife really liked the crab cakes. They were very rich and came with a wonderful cooked vegetable medley side. I tried the shrimp gumbo bowl with a tomato sauce over rice. It was fine though a little more plain and the rice was a bit hard. My stepdad tried the reuben (giant) with an appetizer of potato leek soup (pretty creamy). He gave both a thumbs up. The kids' chicken tender platter was also huge. The tenders had a nice seasoning and were very thick. Tons of fries. My daughter tried the turkey sandwich one night; it came with a solid 3/4lb of deli turkey, so leftovers for like two days.

Disappointing dining experience and overhyped…read more Came here for dinner. Once seated on wet chairs, it took a long time for our server to appear. Cocktails were pure alcohol and tasted nothing like the description on the menu or remotely like how they're typically made. The drinks were left untouched after 1-2 small sips and the server didn't question it at all. Also found it very odd how they have separate drink menus for dining in and the outdoor bar - so if you didn't walk up to the signs near the outdoor bar, you wouldn't know about the other drink options. Once entrees were served, we didn't even take a bite yet and the server came by mere seconds later to ask how the food was in order to "check the box" and didn't return again until we flagged her down to request the check at the end. The entree portions were small and of note, the clam pasta came with the tiniest clams (about the size of a dime/penny) and no salt or seasoning. The service and kitchen need some work, wouldn't recommend.

My friend and I stopped in at the Rusty Nail yesterday after having spotted it from the beach. It…read moreis a cute little restaurant that offers indoor seating, outdoor seating on the patio, or outdoor seating in a sandpit. There is a bandstand with live music. All of this added up to very Island vibes, without having to leave New Jersey! For dinner I got the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. It was delicious! All the flavors and textures mixed well together. My friend got Mac n cheese balls and buffalo chicken dip. They were also great! Our only problem was we had to ask for utensils and napkins, probably a mistake by the waitress, but still strange. Overall, it was a great place!

We really wanted to like the Rusty Nail. The place has a great atmosphere and the kind of setting…read morethat makes you think you're in for a memorable meal, which is exactly why we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the potential. We started with the nachos, which were probably the biggest disappointment. They tasted more like something you'd find in a school cafeteria than an appetizer from a restaurant. The wings weren't much better. Instead of being crisp on the outside, they arrived soggy and lacked the texture you want from a good wing. The burgers were the real low point. More than one person in our party described them as a hockey puck placed between two pieces of bread, and honestly, that assessment felt pretty accurate. The patties were dry and lacked the flavor you'd normally expect from a good burger. It's a shame because the Rusty Nail has so much going for it from an atmosphere and setting perspective. Unfortunately, the food left us feeling like the experience didn't match the potential of the place. Maybe we caught it on an off night, but based on our meal, it's not somewhere we would running back to in the future.

This place is great! 5-star service, cute decor, and delicious food!…read more We started with calamari which was flavorful and I liked the fried veggies that came with it; I didn't want it with marinara so I switched for an aioli and it was really good. I got the crab cake sandwich, which was good, lots of crab and no filler BUT I wish it was broiled and not fried. The short rib tacos were also very well dressed and tasty,

Okay so I get there and we are separated because there are no reservations. We get in get our meals…read moreand it is the smallest salmon I have ever seen. For 20 bucks it is not worth it. Then I get some ketchup and it is empty. I ask for another and it is still empty. Then came my nephew's chicken tenders... He takes a bite of one and it is RAW! Pink right in the middle. He tells the waiter and she gives him another. This new plate is 3 tenders. We are pretty sure they just put the food on a new plate and got rid of the raw tender. Not to mention it sounded like glass was breaking every 10 minutes. Overall I would not recommend