NJShore Guide

🦞 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

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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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Must Try: Caribbean specialties

  • ✓Creole-Caribbean
  • ✓BYOB
  • ✓historic carriage house

Hemingways Prime Steak Seafood

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Located in Cape May.

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H & H Seafood

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Located in Cape May.

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The Lobster House

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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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Must Try: Fresh catch of the day

  • ✓waterfront
  • ✓raw bar
  • ✓fish market
  • ✓outdoor seating
906 Schellengers Landing Road

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Tips for Seafood Dining in Cape May

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Summer reservations: Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend dinners, especially July-August.

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BYOB advantage: Many Cape May restaurants are BYOB—bring your own wine and save.

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Off-peak savings: Early bird specials (5-6pm) often include price breaks.

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Dress code: Most seafood spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.

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