I think Union Park may be one of the most underrated restaurants in Cape May. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The interior dining room and porch both offer wonderful seating options. The food is so good, it will amaze you with every bite. This was our second time here. Party of 6. Wagyu Carpaccios, Scallop Ceviche, and the BLT for appetizers. All just knocked our socks off. Then four filets, the lamb, and the sea bass. Each cooked perfectly. Finished off with some Lavazza cappuccino, a couple Crème Brûlée, cheesecake, and a chocolate torte. It's was a wonderful evening for us and our guests. Check it out for yourself, you'll be rewarded! read more

Union Park Dining Room - Chocolate Tart - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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We had a disappointing meal here. We came by for the early bird prix fixe and had the crab cake, burrata, salmon, lobster, tiramisu, and chocolate mousse. The tiramisu was great. Salmon and crab cake were both fine but nothing special. The burrata did not have a soft and creamy interior and was more like a ball of mozzarella - the flavor was fine, but the cheese itself was super cold and didn't really integrate with the other parts of the dish. The lobster tail meat was incredibly chewy and rubbery; this was the largest disappointment of the night, and in hindsight, we should have sent that dish back. The prix fixe portion size was larger than I expected and we left pretty content fullness-wise. Service and the atmosphere were both fine. For the prices, the food was super underwhelming (we both thought a 3 star review was generous). Maybe we caught Union Park on an off day, but based on our experience, I'd recommend checking out some of the other Cape May restaurants. read more

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Tasted fantastic, service was middle of the road, ambiance was fancy. I liked the bay scallops and the haricot verts.

Union Park's restaurant week special was a 3-course pre fixe menu. Choices were varied as our party had steak x 2 , salmon, and lobster for entrees. The steak was plentiful. The apps and desert were all excellent. BYOB is a great option which somewhat makes up for a pricey menu. We did enjoy a leisurely and tasty dinner and would return for special occasions. read more

3.5 stars. We came in for an early dinner to try the Prix Fixe dinner. It's located on the main entrance of the Macomber Hotel in Cape May. The restaurant and what little I saw of the hotel are beautiful with plenty of elegant furniture and decor. It definitely sets a nice atmosphere for the meal. For my prix fixe dinner, I had: crab cake, salmon, and fruit tart for dessert. My friend had: scallops, short rib, and chocolate mousse. I'm a little torn. The food wasn't bad but it didn't really wow me either. I'd definitely say the food errs more on the side of style over substance. The plating of the dishes are phenomenal and are extremely photogenic; but the flavors are not strong enough. The ingredients are definitely high quality ones, I'll give them that. The crab cake had no filler and had a nice lemon taste to it. We really enjoyed the scallops appetizer which was a Ceviche style. Definitely one of our favorite dishes there. Both of our main entrees were kind of a flop in my opinion. The portion was a little small, there wasn't enough sauce or seasoning to make it interesting, but both were cooked perfectly. The salmon skin was seared and the meat was that perfect almost raw style cook. The short rib was very tender and had no bone in it at all. The mashed potatoes and the green beans were delicious and went well with the short rib. The desserts were good. I think the fruit tart might've been my favorite part of the meal. The chocolate mousse was good and sits on top of a soft chocolate chip cookie. My friend ordered some coffee to go with the dessert. He says it was very fresh and delicious. One part of the meal I do need to rip them apart for though: the bread basket. It was $7 for four pieces of bread and butter. That's something I could've easily made myself at home for half of the price. I didn't taste or notice anything special about the bread or butter that made it any different than your typical ones either. The bread basket is a complete ripoff and I really think should just be complimentary. That brings me to my next point. Maybe I'm too much of a cheapskate but I can't say I got my money's worth here. This was not a cheap meal and depending on what you get with the prix fixe, there's a chance you could still leave hungry due to the portions. I think the portion sizes need to be increased. It's still a nice place to go for a special occasion or if you want to get away from rowdy crowds. I can't wholeheartedly recommend it though. One last suggestion I want to make is to maybe add some music. I acknowledge we came pretty early during the off season. But the restaurant was pretty quiet and some music could really bring it to life. That's likely not going to be an issue during the summer season, but it couldn't hurt either. I also wanted to note that the restaurant uses the Open Table app to make reservations. It was very easy to make a reservation for this place using it. I'll end on a good note. Service was outstanding. Shirley and Laurie were very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu offerings. They did great. The food came out in a very timely fashion, both steps of our meals came almost immediately after we finished the last part. read more

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Beautiful dining room, great service, byob lobster was incredible We really enjoyed our night read more

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The service was amazing, the food was well portioned, not mind blowing, but the stellar service totally elevated the experience; special shoutout to Eva, who was absolutely wonderful! We will definitely be back again! read more

Wow what a great place. Food was amazing and service was great. We went early and in October. Great local wine also. We will definitely be back here. read more

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This retreat dinner actually had foie gras--what an amazing experience! Hope there will be surprises next year too! read more

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Overall 1-star and that's benefiting from the curve of a way overpriced food scene where many restaurants are lazily coasting, otherwise maybe 1/2. The food was a solid 2-3 stars at their price point (average $50 entree). I get it, restaurants can change for bread. But if I'm charged $7 for "artisanal" bread I expect warm artisanal bread, not cold, slightly stale Acme quality bread. Our group had the foie, octopus and tartare. All ok. We each had a different entree and they were all just ok. Salting was a little off, mostly under. My lamb was tasty but not worthy of $50. It is described as sitting on patatas and romesco. Most diners with experience in Spain would have trouble identifying that as "romesco." I don't know if Chef Schatz was out for the night but the kitchen needs to pick up their game. The server provided a bad 1-star experience. His demeanor was rude. He reminded me of a retired middle school teacher that most students didn't like. Zero flexibility whatsoever. Did not introduce himself. He refused to take any food order until we ordered everything. No exceptions. Every interaction with him was cringe-worthy and unpleasant. Despite booking as a birthday celebration and being acknowledged on arrival as a birthday, dessert came and went, nothing happened. Other tables had a candle on a small tart. Ultimately, he said the "birthday woman" didn't order a dessert so she didn't get anything from the house. I addressed all with one of the owners on the way out. His response, "I'll address it with the server, we'll do better next time and make sure we don't have the same server." I dropped $500 last night (6 people, no alcohol), so feel some feedback is due. read more

Union Park Dining Room - Lamb - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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and a succulent lobster tail, was a culinary masterpiece. The evening culminated with a decadent Creme Brûlée, presented with a celebratory birthday candle. The dessert was a delightful conclusion to a truly memorable dining experience. Throughout our visit, we were graciously served by a kind and attentive waitress, further enhancing the overall enjoyment. read more

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We visited Union Park two days ago. It was very quiet, but they had just reopened for the season. We both did the prix fixe. We both started with the crab cake- delicious! I had the lobster over risotto and my friend had the chicken. We enjoyed both entrees. For dessert, we had the tiramisu and chocolate mousse. We also enjoyed our mocktails- the skinny and the paloma. Our server was amazing! She was so helpful and friendly. Such a great experience at Union Park! read more

The ambiance of this place fits the Victorian theme of Cape May. You felt like you are steppung back in time when you walk in here. We decided to go to Union Park for restaurant week and overall we were really impressed with every aspect of our meal! The burrata and the tuna tartare were amazing as were the lobster tails. The dining room was enormous - much larger than I had perceived it to be however despite the multitude of guests the restaurant felt cozy rather than loud and noisy. I had heard so many great things about Union Park and now I know why. My only regret is that we did not make it there sooner. read more

Excellent dinner at Union Park last night. Chef John is an amazing talent and such a genuine, nice person. Every detail on the plates were on point. Service was fast and extremely hospitable. Sitting on the patio on a very nice summer night in beautiful Cape May was the icing on the cake. read more

We went to 3 top restaurants in Cape May on our last visit, Union Park was top of the heap. It was restaurant week, so it was a 3 course meal. To start our server, Shirley, is a true read more

Restaurant week 2023. Great atmosphere and service. Prices are high for smaller portions but food is incredible. Overall a great experience read more

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Incredible experience! Lovely service, clean restaurant and bathrooms. delicious meal, one of the best we've had. Will definitely go back! read more

Union Park Dining Room - fillet mignon and Elk Chop - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

absolutely delicious, very classy place right across from the beach, great service and amazing food. It was pretty busy when I went read more

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Excellent dinner. We both had the fillet mignon which was perfectly cooked. Shirley our waitress was wonderful. We normally come in July, so November was very different, but excellent as always. read more

Union Park Dining Room - Mom & MaryJo taking a walk after dinner at Union Park. - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

So happy we selected Union Park after seeing their ad on the Cape May Ferry. Everything was wonderful. We were seated in a quiet corner of the restaurant, our server was terrific, and the 3-course dining option was a treat. We loved trying different appetizers such as the tuna tartare and beet salad. The twin 4 oz. lobster tails with saffron risotto was a delicious second course as was the filet. Plus, we absolutely love being able to bring our own wine. Enjoy! read more

Union Park Dining Room - Twin lobster tails with risotto - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Hmmm, so we picked this restaurant by process of elimination. Meaning, waits were too long every where else! BUT, we were ecstatic how good the food and especially, the service by our server, Liz. First course, crab cakes were spectacular! Second Course; I had the Shortribs, although tasty, it definitely needed the signature demi it's usually braised in. Creme Brulee finished out tasting and ot was very good. Thanks for a great dinner. Definitely coming back Chef Vince read more

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A true all around five star restaurant in Cape May!! Easy to make reservations (through OpenTable), service with a smile, delicious food and reasonably priced (being BYOB helps)! Our waitress was such a sweetheart that I wish I could remember her name to give a shout-out. They offer a $65 three course pre fixe dinner (which is a steal if you're used to North Jersey/NYC prices), with up-charges for certain dishes. My favorite appetizer was the tuna tartare. The pre fixe size was only one bite, but when we ordered a second helping a la cart (because it was that good), it came with two bites (#winning). The Petite Tender entrée with truffle fries and North American poached lobster tails were also A+. The flavors on each dish complimented each other perfectly. I enjoyed the food and the restaurant so much that I could have eaten here 4 out of the 4 nights I was visiting Cape May! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Food was good, service ok, The dining room is run down, but we sat outside. Over priced for the value you receive. Bob who claims to be the manager, is extremely rude! With the selection of fine dining in Cape May, cross this one off your list!! After paying at for 328.00 for 3 people, there is an extra charge even a $5.00 charge for anchovies in a Ceasar. Not a good experience read more

My wife and I went there for a date night. It was Memorial Day weekend and we're able secure a reservation through open table. The atmosphere, food and service was perfect. read more

We were there at end of the season and on a Sunday night. It was so quiet and not many people. Food was very good and service was very good. All went very fast. Not as expected but it was very nice and quiet. read more

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Just when I was growing accustomed to post-pandemic short menus and apologies for lousy service, Cape May's Victorian stalwart laid down the gauntlet for a superior experience. Choosing from an extensive $65 Prix Fixe menu (with substantial up-charges depending on the item.) the four of us were able to choose from an exceptional range of appetizers, main courses and desserts along with our own BYOB selections. In the current environment of postage stamp downsizing, the portion sizes were impressive. My Burrata and Salmon were more than ample and delicious to boot. And everyone at the table was interested in bogarting my sorbet. A quick note to my dinner companion savages... order your own. Service as anticipated was stellar with absolutely no hint of frustration as our conversation lingered. A five star evening that began and ended with an exceptional menu. Union Park Dining Room is a standout in Cape May. read more

This review is based off their prix fix menu. I'm just disappointed that their only vegetarian option was literally just vegetables, not filling at all and not even a pasta included and it cost THE SAME as filet mignon and salmon. They really put no effort into the only vegetarian option it had no sustenance... just sautéed vegetables. Not worth $79. The staff was great and the place had good ambiance. I thought it was a little weird that they were charging for bread baskets at such a nice place but I guess it's the economy. read more

Union Park Dining Room - Vegetable stir fry with sriracha aioli - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

We were celebrating a milestone and wanted to order something special for dinner, so we had identified this spot as an option. While they do offer gluten-free options and have a special menu for it, they don't post that menu online. Also, the only way to order takeout is through OpenTable. We tried calling to ask about gluten-free options, but nobody was answering the phone. I left a message on the OpenTable ordering page that we wanted our meal gluten-free and to call if anything we had ordered wasn't, but they didn't seem to take that into account, as I learned when I arrived to pick up my order. The server who helped me with my pickup order was good about showing me the gluten-free menu and letting me know what wasn't gluten-free, but it was a bit too late at that point, as we were hungry and wanted to take our food and go. Fortunately, we didn't need to change anything, but it would've been nice to have had the allergy acknowledged before I asked when picking up. Our meals tasted fine, cooked pretty well, and with the prix fixed menu, it included dessert, which was nice. The creme brulee was a little thicker than I'm used to, but pretty good flavor. read more

A really nice spot right off the beach, Union Park was a great place to grab dinner! It was a super windy night which I will not hold against them but it definitely made it a little difficult to eat (lol). We had 7:30 reservations but opt to wait a few more minutes to sit on the upper porch. Once sat we placed our three course prefix means; I went with the burrata app, salmon entree and fruit tart dessert while my boyfriend ordered the crab cake, short rib and creme brûlée. Everything was really yummy! We also purchased a bottle of Cape May wine as it's BYOB but they do sell that winery there which was a delicious Albariño - tad sweeter than my usual preference but very good none the less!! I recommend making reservation here if you can as the wait seemed to be pretty long when we left. All in all a really delicious dinner! read more

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Not your typical dinner but definitely a unique one! Love the fact that it was in an old hotel and the overall environment! FOOD: Was unaware of the fact that it was a prefixed price three course menu but made due with what was available. First course: Caesar salad, was not much going on with the dish. Entrée: Filet mignon--which was a $10 up charge, disappointing--the dish was looked appealing and was cooked perfectly, medium rare, with the right amount of pink. The only downside was the lack of seasoning. Third course(dessert): Cheesecake. Here is where I was upset due to the fact that it was horrible. While having a nice appearance it lacked flavor, was dry, and had poor crust. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Nice waitress, staff, and surprisingly fast food arrival. If you are willing to pay the price for this restaurant it is worth trying. read more

I really enjoyed my food. I will say they are pricey and the portions are small. I was still hungry but the prix fixe was good. I enjoyed the atmosphere. It is fancy. read more

Fine dining in the middle of Cape May. Union Park provides great execution on classic dishes and some new ones, right on the beachfront on CapeMay. Restaurant is decorated in a classical way - white tablecloth and chandeliers, but allows for casual dining (jeans and polo fits right in). Food is prepared very well. While dishes are on pricy side, the portion size and execution leaves one satisfied. They have a nice wine list, but also allow BYO. So we had few good bottles from visit to Willow Creek Winery earlier in the day, that they put on ice and opened for us (no cork fee - great). Meal was excellent throughout - from appetizers to mains to desert. Classic apps enjoyed by our party - scallops, tuna tartare, foiegras- all got high marks. Mains - filet + lobster tail, scallops, Short Rib and Duck Duet - were all excellent. I had Short Rib and it melted in the mouth. Deserts were quite good too. Price tag is high and check can be big for a larger party. But at the same time - you walk out satisfied. read more

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This restaurant is awesome. It's a little pricey but otherwise amazing. All the servers are wearing face shields and gloves. Food is delecious and on top of that, we had a beautiful view of the sunset and rainbow. Next vacation-definitely coming back read more

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Ambiance is was not good. Was like an old persons home. Food was extremely overpriced- $85 for ribeye, $75 for veal chop. This is not NYC! Food was good, however just overpriced. I would avoid and if you want a fancier dinner try Washington Inn. read more

We have dined here many times and it's always a MUST visit for our Cape May trips. The dining room is really beautiful and it has carpet so it's nice and quiet. (One of our other favorite restaurants has hardwood floors and the volume level is ridiculous.) The food is always great and the service has been outstanding. We're really looking forward to having dinner there in 2 weeks. Made my reservation today! read more

If you're looking for a more upscale evening, I'd highly suggest giving Union Park a shot. This place has great staff and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The diversified menu offers something for everyone to enjoy. read more

Union Park Dining Room - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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Absolutely excellent food. Price fixe menu left us full and content, i.e., not bloated. Filet mignon was a perfect medium (per my request) married with blue cheese and sweet bourbon caramelized onions; perfect. Scallops were good, but not seared enough. Crab cake was very good with the lemon crema. My beet salad was ok, a but unwieldy on the fork with such finely diced beets, but great taste. Creme brulee very good. Caramelized cheesecake with blueberry bourbon sauce, was extremely complex in flavors and a delight. Old world charm to the restaurant. Service was quick and attentive and I fully appreciated the attention to my toddler (who was being a PIA) the waitresses gave with extra silverware for her to drop on the ground. They also have high chairs available. I would highly recommend this establishment and can't wait to revisit. read more

I was a bit disappointed at first as a three course menu was the only option, as we have been trying to eat a bit lighter lately. However, I quickly got over it! All three courses were delicious! I had the shrimp cocktail with 4 beautiful nice sized shrimp and an interesting Thai dipping sauce. For an entree, I had the flat iron steak over arugula,topped with a Dijon side and manchego truffle fries. It was cooked perfectly, and I enjoyed every bite. The fries were an amazing bonus. For dessert, I had the Basque Cheescake with a blueberry bourbon sauce. It was creamy and delicious. Why 4 stars and not 5? Kind of ridiculously priced up charges for certain items, including bread for the table. Also, the server dropped the check with our dessert. I understand a sea side restaurant needs to turn over tables, but it just felt wrong after spending so much money! read more

Not impressed. I've eaten at a lot of 'high priced' restaurants, but this one wasn't all that great. The food was okay, but not something I would jump over the moon about. When you are paying $36 for a steak, you expect to actually get more than three or four bites out of it. And $12 for a dessert is a bit over the top, especially when it's no bigger than a small saucer. The place is a bit 'snooty,' and if you aren't all dressed to the nines, you feel as if you aren't supposed to be there. We stayed in the hotel upstairs and figured we would give this place a try, but wish we would have gone elsewhere. read more

We visited about two weeks ago and had a reservation. We still needed to wait a bit for our outdoor table. Let me start by first saying the way they marketed this place as ocean views and all were not at all the reality of the views. We saw the arcade across the street and mini golf across the other way too. No ocean views. Second, the staff was a bit snooty when we were asking where the bathroom was after we went inside after we ordered. The woman we asked seemed to quiz us beyond belief as if we were dressed in our beach clothes, bums or something else. Just to note, we were dressed appropriately in our dresses and garb accordingly. The waitress while doing her job still had a bit of an attitude when we asked politely about allergy restrictions with the menu. She did check in the kitchen and come back but we totally felt uncomfortable while asking and mentioning and that we were putting her out. On the bright side, the food presentation and apps and entrees was very enjoyable to be fair. read more