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1. Washington Inn
4.8
Exceptional(9040)
Price: Expensive
• American • Cape May
Booked 15 times today
Built in 1840, this former Cape May plantation residence is now home to the acclaimed Washington Inn and Wine Bar. The Craig Family has carefully preserved the beauty & essence of this distinctive treasure without undertaking major alterations to its original form. The Inns welcoming facade overlooks tree-lined Washington Street in the seaside communitys Historic District. The Washington Inn offers six unique dining areas, from a summer patio to cozy fireside tables. Cocktails are a must in the Wine Bar, where the passing Cape May scene can be best appreciated. Often described as romantic, our easy-going elegance will satisfy anyones craving for fine dining. Our enticing menu offers the best of American cuisine, but with an inventive, upscale edge. Food, Service, Ambiance, the essential ingredients for dining excellence, are all deftly blended here at The Washington Inn. We are what "eating out" used to be.
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2. The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia
4.7
Exceptional(3045)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Cape May
Booked 6 times today
The award winning Ebbitt Room restaurant is nestled within the stylish Virginia Hotel on Jackson Street in the heart of Cape May's historic district. One of Cape May's most popular and famous restaurants, The Ebbitt Room serves inventive contemporary American cuisine with a focus on farm-to-table dining with ingredients grown from our very own Beach Plum Farm. In addition to its regular a la carte menu, The Ebbitt Room offers nightly pre fixe menu's showcasing the best of what each season has to offer. The bar serves small plates nightly. Their wine list, the recipient of numerous Wine Spectator awards features selections from all the major wine regions of the world with an emphasis on boutique & cult producers.
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3. Louisa’s Café
4.6
Exceptional(179)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Cape May
Booked 4 times today
Long before the farm-to-table trend invaded America, Louisa’s espoused this philosophy, and served food to match. The tiny-but-iconic eatery was established in 1980 and has been dishing out incredibly fresh and delicious food in the small historic yellow building ever since. The menu is all regional fare — fish caught from the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, plus vegetables, fruits, herbs (and beautiful fresh flowers) from West Cape May’s Beach Plum Farm, augmented by produce from other New Jersey farms.The kitchen philosophy is to cook simple, expertly seasoned dishes that are lovingly prepared and made from fresh, first-rate ingredients. The menu changes often but the one constant you’ll find here is the dedication to a great dining experience.
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4. Ocean 7
4.2
Awesome(218)
Price: Expensive
• American • Cape May
Booked 1 time today
Ocean 7 is nestled within the Inn of Cape May and offers an elegant and classical seaside dining experience for locals and travelers alike. The venue is styled in Victorian fashion, allowing guests to be enriched in history as they dine on seasonal comfort fare. Plan a romantic dinner with cuisine such as baked brie, margherita pizza, pan fried grouper, filet mignon, broiled salmon, pasta primavera and more.Vegan and gluten-free guests are welcome at Ocean 7, as well. Enjoy the vegan tacos, which are equipped with seitan and pico de gallo, or the vegan burger, which is made with a black bean patty and served with french fries.
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5. Union Park
4.6
Exceptional(4042)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cape May
Booked 1 time today
Across from the ocean, this elegant dining room serves classic American food with a special touch. Union Park Dining Room received New Jersey Monthly Magazine 2005 thru 2018 Critics Choice Award as one of the best restaurants in New Jersey. Working his magic behind the scenes, chef John Schatz has overseen the kitchens of some sophisticated eateries in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, including the former Maureen's in Cape May. The large, spacious dining rooms with their fireplaces, cherry & mahogany furniture & antique fixtures are romance personified. Settle in for a memorable meal. Open Table Diner's Choice Award 2010-2020Private dining rooms available from 8 to 80 guests. Banquet Facilities: Located in the historic Hotel Macomber, union park dining room is available for both casual & elegant parties, receptions, special occasion dinners or complete weddings. Our facility can host groups up to 130 people, depending on the type of reception you des

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Philadelphia County •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Nice variety of items on the menu. Great service.
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    Ocean 7Price: Expensive• American• Cape May
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    4.2
  • SuzanneVIP
    New Jersey •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Another perfect meal at Washington Inn. Celebrated a birthday with my parents here from out of state. Mushroom soup was very flavorful and both the sea bass and short rib were excellent. Presented beautifully too. The short rib was the best I have had anywhere. Jenny our server was very attentive and really knew the menu and also made us aware of the sommelier on staff. We were not doing wines tonight but good to know as we will continue to go here. Decorated beautifully for the holidays too!
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    Washington InnPrice: Expensive• American• Cape May
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    4.8
  • GlennVIP
    Baltimore / Maryland •62 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had not been to Louisa’s in many years in spite of having a home here. We were very happy to rediscover it! The scallops and flounder were both delicious. Service was also great. It’s a small, intimate little BYOB. It’s happily back on our regular list !
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    Louisa’s CaféPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Cape May
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    4.6
  • William
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Excellent dinner, Excellent service, Beautifully decorated for the holidays. It's good to know that there still is a 5star restaurant in CapeMay. A few of our favorite restaurants in Cape May have slipped in the past couple years especially with service. The Ebbitt Room hit every standard of excellence and they were open past 8pm!
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    The Ebbitt Room at the VirginiaPrice: Very Expensive• American• Cape May
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    4.7
  • David
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    We've been dining at Union Park for decades. We love everything about it. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent and, especially if you're staying at the Macomber, the location can't be beat. The manager, Bob, is very flexible. If he can accommodate your request, he will.
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    Union ParkPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cape May
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    4.6

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