Five stars for excellent service! Rita is fantastic--she is professional, attentive, and does her…read morejob exceptionally well. Her warm and welcoming personality makes you feel right at home. It's great service like hers that makes you want to keep coming back.

Lobster House for lunch first there's a couple of choices of where to , you could choose the raw…read morebar or the outside deck. All three locations have different menus. We chose inside the restaurant. It had a fuller menu, my husband had the seafood combination. I had the crab imperial and my granddaughter had the cheeseburger lol! Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the food. The only thing that went into the cooler to come home was a half a cheeseburger because the cheeseburger was as big as her head lol!! We had a very nice time. The atmosphere was perfect. It reminds you of the old-school restaurants when you were a kid that your parents would take you out to like once or twice a year, what a great afternoon we had there! Would definitely recommend it is historic and it is staple in Cape May a must go, taste and enjoy!

Went for lunch and had their famous muscles which were small but plentiful and had a pink sauce…read more Very good. Bartender was very nice.

The food has consistently been good, though in my opinion it's a bit overpriced--but that's become…read morepretty common since COVID. The beer selection is always impressive, with plenty of options to satisfy just about every taste. Service can be hit or miss depending on when you visit and who's working, but that's often the case at busy shore destinations. My family stops here on almost every trip to our home on the Cape May Bay, so we've experienced it at its best and busiest. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a popular shore restaurant. And yes, if you know about the bathroom situation, you know--it really deserves a permanent fix rather than another temporary patch. The menu offers something for everyone. The pizzas are consistently good, the bar food delivers exactly what you'd expect, and there are several signature dishes that are always reliable and full of flavor. When the restaurant gets crowded, you'll definitely notice it in both the service and the overall vibe, but that's just part of the shore experience. Overall, I'd recommend giving it a try. Go in with realistic expectations during peak times, and chances are you'll have a great meal. We almost always do, and I think you will too.

Robbie was the best! He was very quick with putting our orders in, drinks, and he was able to vibe…read morewith us both professionally and personally! Thank you so much Robbie!!

My son & I went this week and I have told everyone to go and make sure they sit at the bar and meet…read moreBriana! She made us feel very welcome, she was very efficient especially since it was very crowded. She handled the restaurant drinks & bar drinks and people waiting for tables and you never waited long for a drink. Briana was friendly, kind & efficient!

Grabbed one of the last reservations available on a Thursday in late April. Arrived early and…read moreenjoyed a first glass of our Merlot at their bar. They honored our reservation and seated us five minutes early. They started us off with two pieces of their excellent focaccia. The pesto dip was better than the chili oil. The calamari app was excellent - tender rings, chunks of pork belly, shrimp, and a spicy tomato sauce. The artichoke app comprised two long stem hearts, with stems, and a Parmigiano topping. Good but not at the level of the calamari. Next up a composed mixed green salad with generous shaved Parmigiano. Complimentary! The thick slice of halibut was on point. Moist, perfectly cooked. Not an afterthought by any means. The 20 oz. Cowboy cut rib steak was tender and perfectly seasoned but maybe a degree or two past medium rare. The side of grilled vegetables was splendid. And another freebie -- dessert for two -- butter cakes with cream and chocolate crunch. Sort of like a deconstructed tiramisu. Also delicious. Service managed to be friendly and professional. A great experience and a solid value. The ambiance was modern steakhouse. Would have preferred some jazz on the playlist, but no complaints. I would definitely return.

This was our second visit to Primal, and this time we brought our boys along so they could…read moreexperience one of our favorite restaurants at the shore. We were fortunate enough to snag a 6:30 p.m. reservation at the last minute. Normally reservations need to be made well in advance, so I'm guessing we benefited from a cancellation. We arrived around 6:00 p.m. and were told we'd be seated in a few minutes. There was a table for four right at the front that we assumed was ours. As it turned out, it was--but they wouldn't seat us until our actual reservation time. It wasn't a huge deal, but it was a little frustrating to see the table sitting empty while we waited another 30 minutes. Once we were seated, everything else reminded us why we enjoy coming here. The food was every bit as good as we remembered. One of the things that makes Primal unique is that the steaks are wood-grilled, giving them a nice char on the outside while staying perfectly cooked inside. My son and I both ordered the 8-ounce filet, my other son went with the impressive 22-ounce ribeye, and my wife chose the surf and turf with a 6-ounce filet and lobster. Every meal was cooked exactly as ordered and absolutely delicious. Another nice touch is that your meal includes complimentary fresh-baked bread, a salad, and dessert. On this visit, dessert was mini donuts filled with salted caramel, and they were outstanding--the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The service wasn't quite as polished as we remembered from our first visit, but it was still friendly and attentive enough that it didn't take away from the overall experience. A couple of tips for first-time visitors: Primal is BYOB, so don't forget to bring your favorite bottle. When making reservations, you can also choose between seating near the open kitchen, where you can watch the chefs at work, or the ocean-side dining area, which offers a beautiful view. We always look forward to dining at Primal whenever we're at the shore, and we're so glad we were able to grab a last-minute reservation. We'll definitely be back again.

Nothing beats seafood on the coast! Hooked Ip Seafood changes their offerings based on the fish…read morethat was caught. I bought a blackened John Dory fillet because the only other grilled option was swordfish and I wasn't in the food for swordfish. It was perfectly seasoned and cooked. It flaked the way it should when my fork went into it. The fries were fine and my kids hot dogs were large. Casual tables were setup outside overlooking the water. It was a great experience!

We stopped here on our way home from the shore. I did not do my research and since I don't eat…read moreseafood, had coleslaw and corn for lunch. The coleslaw wasn't my cup of tea - it had fennel or celery seed mixed in and I don't care for either. The corn cob however, was amazing. PA corn has been crap this year, so Jersey corn is where it's at! My wife got the crab and corn chowder, which she rates a 10/10 and said was "amazing". She also ordered the crab cake sandwich and said it was a 7/10. She thought the bun was too toasted and the crab cake was overdone. We would definitely give another try as they have a bunch of seafood she'd love to try, but at almost $45 dollars, it just didn't seem worth it for what we ordered.

We just had dinner there and were very pleased with the entire experience. Everything was excellent…read morefrom start to finish. For appetizers, we ordered the stuffed long hots with sausage, shrimp cocktail, and burrata--all of which were delicious. My wife and I both chose steak for our entrées. She had the New York strip, and I ordered the ribeye. Surprisingly, the ribeye had very little fat and was cooked to perfection. Our entrées were served with mashed potatoes and broccoli, which complemented the meal nicely. Our server, Sam, was prompt, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. We'll definitely be back.

Oyster Bay was a mixed experience…read more Our first impression wasn't especially welcoming--the hostess came across as rather unfriendly--but fortunately our waitress was quite the opposite: warm, attentive, and pleasant throughout the meal. The food was OK, though not especially memorable, and that becomes harder to overlook at these prices. Nothing was bad, but several dishes felt priced at a level that suggested something more refined or distinctive than what actually arrived. Good food is one thing; good food at great-food prices is another. The clear highlight, appropriately enough, was the oysters. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for in Cape May. They were easily the most satisfying part of the meal. Great choices, but alas, more than 2x the price of the same oysters at the fish market up the road. Oyster Bay certainly isn't a bad restaurant, and we enjoyed ourselves well enough once we were seated. But given the rather ambitious pricing, the experience didn't quite live up to the bill. We won't be back.

We loved last year's restaurant week experience so much we came back this year. Everything was top…read morenotch this year. We have no complaints whatsoever. The menu was even better this time around too. We went for the prix fixe meal. We got: seared crab cake, yellow fin tuna poke, grilled octopus appetizer, rigatoni, Berkshire porkchop, strawberry panacotta, and dark chocolate tart. Everything was extraordinary. That grilled octopus was cooked to perfection. It was the perfect amount of charred without making the inside chewy in the slightest. The meat inside was still very tender. The yellow fin poke was an authentic dish with great portions. The entrees did not disappoint either. That rigatoni and the porkchop were both great main courses. The porkchop was easily my favorite dish of the night. Everything was perfect. The service was speedy, the food was delicious and in great portions. I would highly recommend visiting Grana.

We visited Grana after a wine tasting at The Washington Inn. The restaurant is BYOB so we brought a…read morecouple of nice bottles with us. The dining room is bright and inviting. Lots of windows and natural light. The four of us decided to split everything: - Artisanal Cheese Plate - this paired beautifully with our wine! - Yellowfin Tuna Tartare - great seasoning and texture - Burrata and Apple Panzanella Salad - this was better than expected. I ate more than my fair share of this! - Cauliflower Bisque - so smooth and flavorful. The bacon added a nice salty touch - Rigatoni/Radiatore/Orecchiette - we ordered all three house-made pastas. Delicious! We should have gone with the smaller size, but I wasn't mad at leftovers - Broccoli Rabe and Roasted Peppers - healthy and delicious - Brussels Sprouts and Bacon - Brussels are never wrong! Our server was SO sweet! I can't recall her name (I was in a food coma) but she had such a fun personality. Solid Cape May choice!

Celebrating our 6th Anniversary this weekend, and having had an exceptional dining experience in…read moreCape May at The Washington Inn & Wine Bar. Having the opportunity to watch my wife enjoy caviar for the very first time was an experience I will soon not forget. The Wagyu Steak Tartare was simply a delight. One of the best I have ever had. CAPE MAY SEAFOOD CIOPPINO ® scallops, shrimp, mussels, little neck clams, white wine & tomato broth, roasted garlic aioli, grilled focaccia ~this dish was nothing less of extraordinary! The tomato broth was remarkable and delicious. MEDITERRANEAN SEABASS cherry tomato, caper & taggiasca olive relish, crispy creamer potatoes, salsa verde ~one of the best fish dishes for me in 2026 for sure! Every component on this dish was sensational and so balanced. We highly recommended The Washington Inn in Cape May. The wine list by the glass is very well done and not extremely expensive. The service was polished and executed at a high level and extremely personal & detailed to attention. We both agreed we felt we received good value on every component of the meal. We simply cannot wait to go back! #rushieeats

A truly elevated dining experience in one of the most historic towns in America. Old-school NJ…read morerestaurant with great food, great service, and elegant ambiance. We began with Oysters Rockefeller , Escargot and Burrata; all were uniquely prepared and delicious. I chose the Cioppino and it was scrumptious yet laced with subtle flavors and I loved it. Fabulous wine list, very knowledgeable sommelier and phenomenal Bananas Foster for desert. Just go.