American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape May
71 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"There are so many great things about Elaine’s I'm not sure where to start. The service was exceptional, staff always ready to help and e sure our..."
Margarita Ibbott (DownshiftingPRO)
"Excellent location ! Great staff rooms are clean, clean, clean newly renovated areas. If you’re looking for very quiet check it out first cause..."
Joe Heller
"This review is for the restaurant. My mom and I came here for dinner one night and ate at the bar inside. The bartender was very professional and..."
Andrea Cornett
"Fun vibe with year-round al fresco dining, bar, and live music. The lobster spring rolls were more like a lobster roll. And I mean that in a good..."
Lynn B
"This was our second stay at Elaine’s and it was better than the first.
As we were entering Cape may we received a phone call from Patrick our host..."
Michael White
"Amazing location. Just steps into town Friendly staff great drinks food service. Accommodation was awesome. The owners thought of everything!..."
Denise Clayton
"The team gave us a warm welcome, lovely live music, and a positive, upbeat atmosphere. Comfy mattress and rooms, in a great location. Would..."
Ali Gourley
"This review is exclusively for small outside bar. Every time my family and I come to Cape May we stop by this small boutique outside bar, and we end..."
Heidi Y
"(Hotel, Room 15) We enjoyed our stay here!
Each room in the hotel is unique, and I think room 15 is particularly nice. It was meticulously clean,..."
Doug Mercer
"Great location and beautiful ambiance. Good service, very attentive with a pleasant personality. I got the shrimp tacos and they were superb! Fresh..."
Courtney Tom
"Came here for dinner when I received the rudest service at Hemingways. Glad we did. Great service, live music. Cheap drinks and overall meal was..."
Jack R.
"We had a newly renovated room #18. The room was beautiful and super clean. The double doors and a balcony was especially amazing! The location is on..."
"All the times coming to Cape May and we never wandered down to this end of town. Thanks to Carrie, owner of Victorian Lace B&B , we walked down . ..."
Bill Schmidt
"Awesome relaxed, fun environment. Drinks were delicious, as was the food. The crab stuffed portobello salad is excellent. The fire pit, sanded area..."
Shannon Marie
"Great place. Always go for breakfast with our dog and morning we go home. Came down for the weekend to see the decorations, relax and have good..."
Harry Watts
"Our family has been going to Cape May for over 15 yrs, never been to The Rusty Nail. WELL, it was awesome ! Our server Andre was great, very..."
Debi Hudak-Nelson
"Stopped in for a casual dinner with the tenladies from my book club on our annual April weekend away in Cape May. Good meal, good service, good..."
Margaret Ribbecke
"Food is great, servers are friendly and efficient, atmosphere is perfect beach bar. And dogs. They encourage people to bring their dogs which makes..."
Linda Southworth
"Great Cobb salad and dog treats! Our party had a great time on a busy Monday evening. Everyone was cordial and put our food was great despite how..."
Dana Pearson
"This is such a comfortable place to hang out, listen to music and dance. My husband and I had such a great time. The band playing that night was so..."
Debbie Holderman
"Great food and drinks!! We loved it and would recommend others to go..."
Olivia Flory
"Great food and drink, fun casual atmosphere. Excellent entertainment (I might be a little biased), great people ... always a good..."
Don Evans
"We ordered a few different items off of the Beach Shack menu and there were all delicious. My dog got a doggie hamburger, which she loved, and we..."
Barbara Greeby
"We loved the outside patio atmosphere here! Huge patio with two large fire pits to enjoy drinks, some sand for the beach feel, and umbrellas and..."
Laura West
"Service and atmosphere were really great. We loved the live entertainment and outdoor seating. The menu had a good variety and meals were tasty, but..."
Cassandra Flook
"We visited around noon, and it was nice and relaxing. I had the fish tacos, which were very nice but i would reccomend splitting it into 3 tacos..."
Liam Marks
"Fabulous food, mac and cheese balls are incredible. Crab balls were filled with just crab, no filler. The sea breeze, happy music, friendly and..."
Russell Struble Sr
"the ambiance of the rusty nail is excelent, service is very friendly but not overbearing the zucchini sticks are amazing and you have to try them the..."
endways parlor
"The food is so good, and so is the service. We were helped by Lisa, and she was so nice to us! She came by our table frequently to see if we were..."
Elizabeth
"The sand bar at night is lovely, especially the fire pits. It’s fun chatting with other guests. They make a good Old Fashioned, although prices are..."
Joanne Welsh
"We were driving by while on vacation and saw how busy it was & looked like a good place to eat. Had to make reservations. Love the atmosphere. Our..."
Catherine Mathews
"Loved the atmosphere here. We came for an early dinner and the service was great. Kid friendly and they have a kid's menu too. The food was ok -..."
Alison
"It's one of our "must stops" in Cape May. Totally enjoy the "inside / outside bar". Great drinks, food, music, service, and atmosphere. Jamie is..."
Frank Raus
"We stay at the Beach Shack hotel every year when we vacation in Cape May. The Rusty Nail is convenient as it’s attached to the hotel. The vibes are..."
Sean Perry
"Executive Chef James Burton is sending some good food out that kitchen. A variety of apps and entrees on the menu. My favorite is the fried shrimp..."
Nicole Gary
"Another great bar resturant in Cape May. Service was excellent. A very good menu, with great drinks. Plenty of parking. Try the Spice strawberry..."
Joe Schwartz
"Cool spot right by the beach. Food was good, not cheap though. But I suppose that's to be expected based on location. I wound up paying 30$ for a..."
"The food was so good! Got the veggie burrito all fresh veggies! The staff was so friendly JP is the..."
LeeAnn Hoffman-Waltz
"Took friends from Montana to Delaney's for lunch and they loved the food just as I told them they would. The food was great and the service was..."
Salvador A. Riggi
"Great location, great food & excellent service. Really enjoyed my lunch with my family. Second time I’ve been there. Food is always excellent & so..."
Maureen Steacker
"Good portions and good food. Service was great. Burgers tasted fresh and were very big. Roast beef sandwiches are very meaty. Taylor tots and a bacon..."
RJ Gerhardt
"Great atmosphere, love the appetizers even as the..."
Jflanjr
"Kevin was an excellent waiter. We needed to stay on schedule to catch a trolley tour, and he kept the food coming. I had a cup of the clam chowder..."
Heather B
"Good restaurant, bit overpriced. We visited the pub during lunch time and ordered appetizers, a chicken salad sandwich and the 1.5lb lobster. The..."
S. Krohn
"We visited during lunch time. Good food and atmosphere. It is located in the Washington Street mall. We ordered fried pickles, pierogies, veggie..."
Varsha Dhavale
"Stopped here for dinner and there was no wait time! Our food came out super fast! Waitress was great. Food was good and they have a big menu. The..."
Kate
"Oh my goodness, the food and atmosphere is very good. Mary our server was very good. She took really good care of us. She recommended the barbarian..."
Ruby Gonzalez
"Last minute decision for dinner. I had clam chowder and crab cocktail. Both were great! The chowder had a seasoning I’m not used to but after the..."
Family Holt
"Food was delicious and good portions.
Baby back ribs needed to cook a little longer to be more..."
vitor azinheira
"Staff was friendly, food was tasteful, and we were impressed with how much seating was inside. However, the waitress definitely didn’t know the..."
Allison DeInnocentiis
"Had a nice experience at this restaurant. Got to sit outside on a gorgeous day. Our waitress Alana was quick with service and so sweet. The food..."
Barb P
"Had a really nice dinner here this past week with a friend. The staff was great and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed my..."
Lori Ann
"Well above average pub food and good cold beer from the tap. Excellent New England Clam Chowder. Thick and rich with an abundant amount of..."
herb wagner
"Food was good! Well above average for a standard Irish Pub. The NE clam chowder is homemade according to the waiter and I'd be surprised if it..."
Richie Pawlowski
"We were seated outdoors immediately at 5:30 on a Tuesday evening. My husband had the Bangers and Mash and enjoyed it and I had the chicken salad,..."
"We have been to Hemingway's quite a few times and I must say we thoroughly enjoy everything about this amazing place. My favorite is the crab cake. ..."
Linda Torsiello Lemma
"Hemmingways is a must stop, whether you’re staying at The Grand Hotel or not Their New England Clam Chowder is better than in Cape Cod. Steaks,..."
Gail Dickman Aronow
"This place has Great food great staff , top notch ! Buffet breakfast and..."
Mike Yuhasz
"Absolutely fabulous. Accommodations were great and the staff was super friendly. Cape May at its best. The Party was excellent. Super Bowl food was..."
Ward Sniffen
"Had our anniversary dinner there last night, the food was delicious....braised short ribs, hanger steak, lobster mac and cheese. Service was great,..."
Regina Tanealian Haney
"Awesome place! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Incredible steaks and the staff is top..."
Rick Conti
"The Oysters were unbelievable. Rich with a hint of mild spiciness. Creamy and decadent, I can imagine getting these frequently when we come here. The..."
Shay Maor
"The ambiance was warm and inviting. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff, the menu offered a fantastic selection of steaks and seafood..."
kamylla caldeira
"Everything was great. We had the early bird special which consisted of a three course meal; a soup or salad, main dish, and a dessert all for $32 a..."
Rebecca Tracey
"Had my small wedding dinner here and my family and I were impressed. All the food was delicious. From the clams, to the scallops, to the salmon, the..."
Allyson Brevetti
"Lunch at the bar... Great atmosphere inside, very accommodating staff and welcoming environment. Fish tacos with mango remoulade was very good. Not..."
Jacob M
"Our server Sandra was the nicest lady! Very prompt service. The food was super good, mozzarella was extremely fresh, and they had the best french..."
Natalie Dawson
"The service was great, and the food was good too. It's a nice upscale restaurant, but lacks in a few areas. I ordered a beer, she brings out a can..."
Alan Voshell
"Excellent excellent quality seafood and steak restaurant in the Grand Hotel. Nice variety of American fare. We had a wonderful waffle fry special..."
Bob B
"Enjoyed a delicious dinner here- you know, the kind that makes you do a happy dance in your seat! Very clean restaurant & so convenient to be located..."
Amanda Bailey
"Tonight my husband and i ventured out for dinner to Hemingways located in the Grand Hotel. I was looking forward to it since we had not been there..."
Angela S
"Calamari app was great as was the seafood gumbo for lunch. Great cocktails and..."
Todd Williams
"Apparently, Hemingway's is a 1st class restaurant. First class seared scallops. Unfortunately, their vegan menu is non-existent. Also, a 1st class..."
Robert Henick
"A beautiful modern restaurant. Beautiful bar! Food and service are also very good. They are busy here taking care of the guests at the hotel, but..."
Kevin Loftus
"Had a delicious dinner and great experience. The staff did a great job and the environment was great. The beast is a great pick for a..."
"Great stop at the end of the road. Great people, great lunch and primo Ocean views from the outdoor..."
Timothy reganelectric
"We go here for breakfast every year on our departure day. The food is basic in the best way: simple, delicious, inexpensive. And the view can’t be..."
Matthew Beams
"A quaint little place located near the beach in Cape May, NJ. Food and service were great. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Great place to kick..."
Robert Eichman
"Nice location. Burger was ok. Service was great. Fish was small portion so i would not recommend..."
ralph small
"Excellent breakfast. Friendly service. Very good value and..."
Steven Oberndorf
"The location is what is keeping this place gojng, right on the beach at the end of the road, you can't find a better spot to have breakfast and stare..."
Robert Ross
"Great place for breakfast before heading to the beach. Service was awesome with the coffee refills. They have such an amazing view of the..."
Aaron Long
"A very special Cape May experience! ❤️ the food and its a great location. Owners and staff are great..."
John McDonough
"Stopped in for breakfast after a bike ride along the promenade. This is a cash only establishment but they have an ATM on site with a reasonable..."
Kevin Brown-Goebeler
"I've been coming here since 1983 and the clam chowder is a family tradition. Since my kids were little we have always gotten it to go and eaten it on..."
Janet Ferguson
"Food & service was great.
No a/c
There were 5 of..."
George Capua
"Located at the end of the beach. Beautiful view of the Cape May light house. Beautiful beach view and food was simple but..."
Dean Laforgia
"I have been here for breakfast many times over the past few years and it's always a good breakfast. Beware, they do NOT take credit cards... it's a..."
"Great food and ambiance and views. Even though it was raining they had a nice view of the marina and seagulls flying. Server Nicole was awesome and..."
Kristina Elissa Bergman (Hidden Pond Farm)
"Great food great prices.
FYI inside seating is tight def do the outdoor harborview dining. The staff was nice and drinks r strong. Will def come..."
Heather Perry
"We chose the place because it's dogfriendly and we loved it. The hostes were mindful of placing the dogs ( small to small and bigger to bigger) . The..."
Stefanie Soto
"We came here for happy hour. Had a couple vodka seltzers and we shared the clam strips, chicken tenders, steamed little neck clams and the dungeoness..."
Rosie Shea
"The food we ordered was delicious, made with good ingredients, and served hot by a friendly and organized server. Clam chowder, mussels with classic..."
kathy lewus wemer
"We had a lovely time, and the food was great! On the water, open air, local IPA and great variety of..."
Jolene Oldham
"Love the atmosphere here. Every time we come to Wildwood we make sure to make a trip here. Never disappoints. Service is always attentive and the..."
Toni Smith
"We went to eat as a large party yesterday. The staff was amazing, friendly and accommodating. Our server Brandon went above and beyond. I informed..."
Heather Barksdale
"Great waterside location, good food and excellent drinks. Go here every year, multiple times a visit to the area. On a nice day this place is..."
Doug White
"Great casual seafood restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating as well as both indoor and outdoor bar. Super nice staff and dog..."
Jesse Yuan
"We loved this place. Our server, who was also running the bar, was so kind and personable to everyone. Couldn’t have found someone better. She was..."
Kate Graham
"Everything was great just have to the food a 4 star because the crab chowder was just soup maybe 1 spoon full of crab in the entire bowl. But it did..."
Josh Rafalowski
"Dog friendly outdoor venue next to the harbor. I had a grilled salmon salad with sweet potato fries and it was outstanding. Our dog behaved very well..."
Lynn Cronomiz
"They tried to accommodate gluten safe, I definitely got sick, wouldn’t suggest for allergy. Food was great, though. Service great! DRINKS😅 Our..."
JOCELYN STRUNK
"This place has major potential if only the food was good, I go out to eat a lot and I'm a critic so don't get to offended, place is beautiful but..."
larry szyper
"Cute spot. Kind of expensive for what it is, but overall the food was good. The frozen frinks were very hard (a lot of alcool and not so many flavirs..."
"Stopped here for lunch the other day with our puppy and everything was amazing. The food was good, service was amazing and they even made sure our..."
Jenn Corridon
"Great place to eat! Dog friendly too! Prices are reasonable and service was amazing! We ate outside in the shade and there was a nice ocean breeze...."
Jennifer Poff
"We stopped in looking for a “real” lobster roll. They only had a lobster “salad” roll. None the less, the food we did order was yummy, our..."
Marie Dobrosky
"Staff was very friendly. Service was great. We brought our two dogs and sat outside. They brought our dogs a water bowl. The owner(manager?) also..."
Lori Spicer Miller
"Great place. Their coffee is great and their Omelettes are even better. Have not been there for lunch bu I will certainly try to next time I’m in..."
JC Polin
"Had an amazingly delicious breakfast at Zoe's this morning. I love my eggs over medium well and no one ever gets it right, they are either too hard..."
Jane Pytleski Howard
"Great place to eat!!! Best food in Cape May. Friendly..."
James Foster
"We had never been here before. Walking by it looked like a cute place to have lunch. The cape may club was..."
Liz Suenderhaft Brown
"It was walking distance from our hotel and we always had breakfast there. The food was good with many choices and the staff was most..."
Frances Rose Callahan
"Great little restaurant! Food and service was on point! Been coming to the Wildwood/Cape May area for over 30 years and just tried Zoe's this past..."
LouAnn Reigle Jones
"This was the best dinning experience with our pup we have ever had. The staff was very nice and friendly and was good to our pup. The food was..."
Michael August
"The setting is perfect and the food was fresh and incredible! You MUST try the pancakes, they make their own batter,..."
Beth Blair-Slemmer
"The Lobster Roll was Delicious the staff very..."
Alberto Crespo
"Awesome place loved the food they treated Daisy so gracious just loved..."
Veronica Simpson Mullen
"There is nothing like starting your day at Zoe's and there incredible staff if you've never been there it's time you stop in and get your day started..."
Brian Card
"Fresh food. Delish fresh food. Very accommodating as well. We ordered chicken salad and shrimp salad. Both very..."
Lauren M
"Strawberry Pancakes. The most delicious panckes i have ever eaten in my life. Definately reccomend ordering any kind of their pancakes. No syrup..."
Dave Easley
"Good breakfast for not a lot of a money. Pancakes are tasty, bacon crisp and the eggs cooked perfectly. The only complaint is the disorderly, cramped..."
Zero101
"Great food, good prices, quick service and clean. My daughter says get the breakfast burrito. Cash..."
MarkEz
"I really like this place for a quick bite during the day at the beach. The wraps are great! Very convenient location..."
The Food Critic
"Love Zoe's food! Our family has been eating here every Summer and trips in between for over 12 years. Their homemade veggie burger loaded with..."
Jim Foster
"Food and service were pretty good! Look forward to trying more next time I visit. Banana nut 'French toast' was really good! They also have iced..."
Michael P
"Had a wonderful breakfast with my family in the ocean breeze as we sat outside on the patio. Iced coffee was great and the food was fabulous. The..."
Laura Beyer
"Good lobster roll, friendly staff. Overall just a nice place to sit down and enjoy your lunch after a long day at the beach. Will definitely visit..."
WR Clemens
"Brought our dogs and ate on the front patio. I had the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and it was delicious. Staff was very friendly, they brought..."
Caitlin Cooke
"This was our first time @ Zoe's. The food was great (lobster roll and crab cake sandwich). The waitress could not have been friendlier. Service was..."
Dan W Kirby
"This is a nice place to stop off for breakfast after walking along the beach in the morning. You can pick where you want to sit. There are a fair..."
Laura Mazurek
"Really good food!! Nice little place, indoor and outdoor seating. Turkey Ruben was amazing and homemade pasta salad was really good, different from..."
Eric Politi
"Friendly staff, sat outside with beautiful ocean breeze. Sat facing beach ave under nice table with umbrella. Fantastic cinnamon French..."
Abigayle Feldman-Binder
"Love their veggie wrap & french fries! My family especially enjoys their turkey club & lobater roll sandwiches. And don't forget they run one of..."
"Old time experience. Very unique. The one lady got a little too angry at a co worker though, pretty funny to see that happen so loudly in today's..."
Brynne Styles
"A broad range of stuff and souvenirs. Open mid-weeks, too, out of season unlike many stores on this mall. Biggest surprise was the soda fountain at..."
Alex Mishkovsky
"Lots of great stuff to make very nice gifts. Have to stop in and check it..."
Robert Hinkelman
"A group of 9 of us wandered in with 3 very excited kids, ages 2-8, and the lone ice cream soda shoppe employee was a champ! Perfectly whipped up..."
Emily Huss
"A "Five and Dime" that takes you back to the good old days of being a kid. You can find anything and everything here. While it is a little tight in..."
Jay Farmer
"Not sure what the complaints are about. It is a 5&10. It has a little bit of this and some more of that. The food counter in the back has never been..."
Robert Eberhart
"This store has a lot of different items but the charm is at the back of the store where they have an old time soda fountain area. They have egg..."
Kathy Wingfield
"Cute little shop that makes you feel like you're stepping back into the past! Della's has a nice selection of souvenir items and little necessities...."
Natalie Martin
"I was surprised to find Dellas 5 &10! For me it was a nostalgic trip back to childhood. So many items and candy treats available for purchase. This..."
Brenda Peacher
"Go there for the counter service. It'll take you back to old fashioned counter service such as Woolworths of the 50s and early 60s. The remainder of..."
Frank Hager
"Great place to shop in Cape..."
Darren Sucorowski
"The dining area hasn't changed in 50 plus years. Of course the help has! We had a great time visiting this long time classic..."
"The experience is romantic, & a throw back to a way earlier time! Dinner in the dining room is a must if weather is beastly hot or rainy, but by far..."
Pam Oconnor
"Southern fried chicken is the specialty for the Chalfonte. My wife and I thought the chicken was ok. We enjoyed the drinks and dining on the patio..."
Avram Granett
"I am no history buff but I was taking in every bit of what this locale has to offer. The staff is amazing and the service is perfect. The food is..."
Alberto Paula
"My husband, children and I went to the Magnolia Room for dinner. It had been recommended to us as a classic dining experience while in Cape May. We..."
Nicole Misco
"Staff was very attentive and food was great. The live music was great and not too..."
Matthew LaFrankie
"We had a nice evening at the Chalfont on the porch I would give the service a 10 from the hostess to the waiter. The band made the ambiance of the..."
Lisa S
"Excellent! I had the avacado salad--a special menu item and the beef rid app. The salad was bright and refreshing, perfect for summer. The ribs were..."
George Wood
"We had a great experience here. The restaurant is attached to the hotel (we were not staying there, but heard good things about the food). We had..."
Ryan Grzes
"The best fried chicken I've ever tasted. Attentive wait staff, and a string quartet. Who could ask for anything..."
Kenneth Kerrick
"The best fried chicken I've ever tasted. Attentive wait staff, and a string quartet. Who could ask for anything..."
Kenneth Kerrick
"Incredible food! Only complaint is that the food takes a while to be ready but otherwise is..."
Mitra Haj-Hariri
"Enjoyed a truly pleasant dinner on the porch. Service was excellent and food was very good..."
"What a great experience! We came for lunch and had a great time. Service was wonderful, very attentive. We order soup, the pretzel, and some..."
Dan Petrozelli
"The food here is really good. I had the fried calamari. The coating was crisp and squid was super tender. I also had the onion rings. The were both..."
r.j. Pinkerton
"Stopped by to grab a late lunch with the fam on a busy Sunday afternoon. Service was pretty good, albeit a bit slow due to how busy they were. Ended..."
Timothy Mills
"Pretty decent food! I enjoyed it! Service was amazing! The server was amazing and sweet and then our food was also given to us in such a quick time,..."
Chrissy The Weeb
"The staff was very friendly. My friend and I both got the crab meat salad and it was the perfect lunch. Not to heavy but filled us up. The rest of my..."
Pat Lapp
"The ugly mug is a perennial favorite. The food is consistently good, and the beer selection has some variety, but could definitely be a bit more..."
Philip Schneider
"Good food, fast and attentive service, nice location.
It was Friday evening in summer with no reservation. Went up to ask for table for 5 people..."
Austin Song
"We showed up at lunch with 14 of us and we’re accommodated quickly. Food was good and large portions. Service was excellent. I had the Reuben as..."
Shawn Keene
"I’m going to say it … I think I’ve had the best burger I’ve ever tasted. The Maryland Burger is a juicy burger, topped with crab, cheese (I..."
Joe Raitano
"Every time I go to Cape May I stop and eat here, the food is good the staff is..."
Gaby Hernandez
"Great burger and great salad. Big portions. Excellent s
Buffalo shrimp appetizer, too. Attentive service. The only downside was that the music was..."
Sunny Regina
"Don't overlook this local gem. Unassuming, dark and easy to overlook, we never miss it when in Cape May.
I'm giving this 5 stars as I compare it to..."
Brandywine Lady
"Great spot to have a drink and appetizers while ‘people watching.’ We enjoyed the fried shrimp with chipotle sauce. The Porch patio cocktail was..."
Ed Poprik
"Vegan options here, I had the veggie burger, of course there’s salad as well. The burger was pretty good, it was beans/veggies, not the impossible..."
Tanya Elliott
"Service was great, and so was the food. One of the better lobster rolls I have had in Cape May over the years... a great environment to sit and have..."
Jacob M
"We had a group of 7 people (didnt get all the pics of everyones food), we had lunch here after bootcamp graduation. Fast service for our large group...."
Leah Marie
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