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Best Seafood Restaurants in Cape May

4 hand-picked seafood restaurants in this cape-may County beach town

Looking for the best seafood restaurants in Cape May? We've curated the top spots based on quality, value, and local reputation. From budget-friendly options to upscale experiences, here are our top picks for seafood restaurants in Cape May.

Top 4 Seafood Restaurants

1

410 Bank Street

$$$

Chef Sing's Creole-Caribbean cuisine in a vine-covered 1840 carriage house. NY Times called it "the reason many come to Cape May." BYOB. Seasonal closure in winter.

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Creole-CaribbeanBYOBhistoric carriage house
2

H & H Seafood

$$

Located in Cape May.

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3

Hemingways Prime Steak Seafood

$$

Located in Cape May.

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4

The Lobster House

$$

Ranked #6 on USA Today 10Best waterfront restaurants. 4.0/5 from 4,400+ TripAdvisor reviews. Commercial fleet offloads daily for fresh catches, generous portions, homemade bread. No reservations—expect 30-60 minute waits in season. The Schooner American cocktail lounge operates on a 130-foot vessel.

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waterfrontraw barfish marketoutdoor seating

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About Cape May

America's oldest seaside resort (since 1766) is the only city in the United States to hold National Historic Landmark status in its entirety. While other shore towns chase the summer crowd, Cape May built something different—a year-round destination where Victorian architecture, world-class dining, ...

Why Visit Cape May?

  • historic atmosphere
  • romantic atmosphere
  • culinary atmosphere
  • year round atmosphere
  • birding atmosphere

Getting to Cape May

  • From NYC: 3hr
  • From Philadelphia: 1hr 30min
  • From Newark: 2hr 45min