25 Essential Cape May Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Cape May.
Taco Caballito Tequileria
New Jersey
Mexican restaurant with beach views serving tacos & tequila in a festive environment.
Lucky Bones Backwater Grille
New Jersey
Family-friendly outpost serves a range of seafood dishes & casual comfort eats in a polished space.
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
New Jersey
Views abound at this romantic eatery serving American fare in an elegant 1907 beachfront mansion.
Uncle Bill's Pancake House North Cape May
Cape May, New Jersey
Local chain founded in 1962 serving breakfast all day, plus sandwiches & other American eats.
Cam & Pucci’s
Cape May, New Jersey
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout. Popular for: Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Crest Tavern
Cape May, New Jersey
Easygoing bar offering American food, TVs & a range of beers along with an on-site liquor store.
Bella Vida Garden Cafe
Cape May, New Jersey
Quaint locale with a garden patio featuring New American dishes, all-day breakfast & vegan fare.
The Lobster House
Cape May, New Jersey
Bustling, harborfront seafood restaurant featuring a full bar, dockside seating & a casual ambiance.
Oceanview Restaurant
Cape May, New Jersey
BYOB spot by the beach serving updated American breakfast, lunch & dinner fare & local seafood.
Olive Branch
Cape May, New Jersey
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
PRIMAL By Mia
Cape May, New Jersey
Cozy, easygoing joint opposite the ocean featuring BBQ dishes, with a focus on steak & seafood.
Panico's Bistro
Cape May, New Jersey
Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian fare & BYOB are found in loud, lively surrounds of an old church.
Cape May Fish Market
Cape May, New Jersey
Comfy joint featuring a raw bar, surf 'n' turf entrees, sandwiches & burgers, plus outside tables.
Hemingway's Steaks & Seafood Restaurant
Cape May, New Jersey
Seafood, steaks & cocktails served in a space with dark woods & a wraparound bar in the Grand Hotel.
Wawa
Cape May, New Jersey
Convenience store chain known for sandwiches & coffee. Many offer fuel & are open 24/7.
Vincenzo's Little Italy 🍕🇮🇹🍝
Cape May, New Jersey
Pizza, pasta & other Italian comfort food served in a relaxed space with a warm atmosphere.
Mario's Pizza And Italian Eatery
Cape May, New Jersey
Family-run joint doling out pizza, sandwiches & Italian mains in an unfussy counter-service setting.
Fins Bar & Grille
Cape May, New Jersey
Colorful modern grill specializing in seafood & cocktails, with outdoor dining & regular live music.
Castaway Cafe
Cape May, New Jersey
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
Brother's Pizza II Cape May
Cape May, New Jersey
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Blue Moon Pizza
Cape May, New Jersey
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant
Cape May, New Jersey
Mugs cover the ceiling of this unpretentious standby with standard pub grub & weekend live music.
C-View Inn
Cape May, New Jersey
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Freda's Cafe
Cape May, New Jersey
Eclectic New American fare, including signature crab cakes, in a cozy, homey environment.
Tony's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Cape May, New Jersey
Laid-back dining spot providing classic Italian grub, including pizza, pasta & chicken parmigiana.