Best Restaurants in Cape May NJ | Where to Eat in 2026
Cape May, New Jersey offers one of the most diverse dining scenes at the Jersey Shore, from historic fine dining restaurants and oceanfront seafood spots to casual BYOB gems and brunch favorites. Whether you are visiting for a weekend getaway or planning a day trip, these are the best restaurants in Cape May NJ for waterfront views, date nights, brunch, and local favorites.
Seafood Restaurants
410 Bank Street
410 Bank St
609-884-2127
The Lobster House
906 Schellenger’s Landing Rd
609-884-8296
Louisa’s Café
104 Jackson St
609-884-5882
Lucky Bones
1200 Route 109
609-884-2663
Restaurants with a View
Harbor View
954 Ocean Dr
609-884-5444
Harpoons on the Bay
91 Beach Dr
North Cape May
609-886-5529
McGlade’s On the Pier
722 Beach Ave
609-884-2614
Breakfast/Brunch Spots
Blue Pig Tavern
Congress Hall
200 Congress Pl
609-884-8422
Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille
1025 Beach Ave
609-884-2779
The Mad Batter
19 Jackson St
609-884-5970
The Red Store
500 Cape Ave
609-884-5757
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
261 Beach Ave
609-884-7199
Coffee Shops
Coffee Tyme at the Beach
315 Beach Ave
609-435-5647
Magic Brain Café
31 Perry St
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Ostara’s Coffee House
600 Park Blvd 29-3
West Cape May
Out There Coffee
Washington Commons
315 Ocean St Unit 22
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Ice Cream
Fine Fellows Creamery
313 Beach Ave
609-854-4934
Peace Pie
326 Carpenters Ln
609-435-5321
Uncle Charley’s
310 Washington Street
609-408-4751
Cocktail Stops
The Brown Room at Congress Hall
200 Congress Pl
609-884-8421
Nauti Spirits Distillery
916 Shunpike Rd
609-770-3381
Vegetarian + Vegan Options
Bella Vida Garden Café
406 N Broadway
West Cape May
609-884-6332
George’s Place
301 Beach Ave
609-884-6088
Good Earth Organic Eatery
600 Park Blvd
West Cape May
609-898-6161
Union Park Dining Room
Hotel Macomber
727 Beach Ave
609-884-8811
Historic Spots
The Ebbitt Room
Virginia Hotel & Cottages
25 Jackson St
609-884-5700
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
1301 Beach Ave
609-884-9090
The Ugly Mug
426 Washington St
609-884-3459
The Washington Inn
801 Washington St
609-884-5697
Casual Dining
5 West Pub
3729 Bayshore Rd
North Cape May
609-889-7000
C-View Inn
1380 Washington St
609-884-4712
La Doña Restaurante Mexicano
31 Perry St
609-884-5503
