🍔 American Restaurants
in Cape May
Looking for american in Cape May? The shore town has 21 spots serving classic american comfort food and contemporary dishes. The Ebbitt Room is a local favorite.
Price Range
3 upscale, 1 mid-high, 17 moderate
Dining Tip
Many American restaurants in Cape May offer happy hour specials. Check for early bird dinner deals.
21 American Restaurants in Cape May
The Ebbitt Room
Chef Jason Hanin earned 2025 NJ Chef of the Year. 4.7 stars from 3,500+ OpenTable reviews. Seasonal tasting menus showcase Cape May scallops and Beach Plum Farm ingredients. Elegant porch dining with live piano.
Must Try: Seasonal tasting menu
- ✓award-winning chef
- ✓farm-to-table
- ✓live piano
- ✓porch dining
Washington Inn
4.8 stars from 9,500+ reviews. Most extensive wine selection in Cape May within an 1840 plantation-style building. "Outstanding" baked escargot, seafood risotto, fireside dining. Occasionally noisy on busy nights.
Must Try: Baked escargot
- ✓extensive wine list
- ✓historic building
- ✓fireside dining
Peter Shields Inn
4.8 stars from 7,500+ reviews. Zagat-rated cuisine with direct ocean views from 1907 Georgian Revival setting. NOTE: No longer BYOB as of January 1, 2025 ($40 corkage fee).
Must Try: Chef's tasting menu
- ✓ocean views
- ✓Zagat-rated
- ✓historic inn
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.
Must Try: Caribbean specialties
- ✓Creole-Caribbean
- ✓BYOB
- ✓historic carriage house
Plumsted Grill
Grill cooking American plates in Cape May.
Phinney's Pub
Pub drinks and casual fare.
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
Restaurant inside the Peter Shields Inn.
Oyster Bay Restaurant & Bar
Oysters in the name, American menu on the table.
Oceanview Restaurant
American meals with an ocean-view name.
Ocean View Family Restaurant
Family restaurant serving Ocean View.
Mermaids Restaurant
Mermaids serves American dishes in Cape May.
Mayer's Tavern
Tavern standbys — drinks and American food.
Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar
American restaurant and bar in Cape May.
Lucky Bones Back Water Grille
Backwater grille plating American, seafood-leaning fare.
Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille
Harry's pairs a bar with American grille fare.
Harbor View Restaurant
Restaurant with a harbor-view name and American menu.
King Edward Bar
King Edward Bar pours drinks in Cape May.
Lucky Bones Backwater Grille
Marina-side praise for fried oysters and Cape May Double IPA craft beer. Family-friendly with outdoor seating.
Must Try: Fried oysters
- ✓waterfront
- ✓happy hour
- ✓kid-friendly
- ✓outdoor seating
The Mad Batter
Operating since 1976 in Victorian Carroll Villa Hotel. Orange & Almond French Toast and famous Bloody Marys. Polarizes visitors—beloved for food, criticized for "supercilious" service. 45-60 minute weekend waits.
Must Try: Orange & Almond French Toast
- ✓Victorian setting
- ✓breakfast famous
- ✓Bloody Marys
George's Place
"If Nancy Meyers opened a Greek diner" atmosphere. Tiramisu waffles and flaming Saganaki draw crowds.
Must Try: Tiramisu waffles or flaming Saganaki
- ✓breakfast
- ✓Greek touches
- ✓Instagram-worthy
The Blue Pig Tavern
Historic tavern at Congress Hall serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Farm-to-table focus with Beach Plum Farm ingredients.
Must Try: Buttermilk pancakes
- ✓historic
- ✓breakfast
- ✓farm-to-table
- ✓patio
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Tips for American Dining in Cape May
Summer reservations: Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend dinners, especially July-August.
BYOB advantage: Many Cape May restaurants are BYOB—bring your own wine and save.
Off-peak savings: Early bird specials (5-6pm) often include price breaks.
Dress code: Most american spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.
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