🦞 Seafood Restaurants
in Cape May
Looking for seafood in Cape May? The shore town has 4 spots serving fresh catches, raw bars, and ocean-inspired dishes. 410 Bank Street is a local favorite.
Price Range
1 mid-high, 3 moderate
Dining Tip
Fresh seafood is best mid-week when boats bring in their catches. Ask your server about the catch of the day.
4 Seafood Restaurants in Cape May
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
Hemingways Prime Steak Seafood
Located in Cape May.
H & H Seafood
Located in Cape May.
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.
Must Try: Fresh catch of the day
- ✓waterfront
- ✓raw bar
- ✓fish market
- ✓outdoor seating
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Tips for Seafood 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 seafood spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.
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