Location: North Cape May
Top Restaurants in North Cape May
New Jersey, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in North Cape May
Find out what American restaurants to try in North Cape May. North Cape May is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Lower Township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 3,226. The Cape May–Lewes Ferry departs from the area. North Cape May is mostly a residential community, with no hotels but many vacation homes. Many people retire to the community.
Things to do in North Cape May
10. Union Park Dining Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1263 reviews
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's 2005 thru 2016 Critics Choice Award as one of the best restaurants in New Jersey. Working his
Reviewed By Jaewriter
Went here during restaurant week 2019. The menu offered extensive choice in all three categories â that isnât typical of most participating restaurants. Yes, some of the items were smaller than the usual size when you are paying full price. But the ambience and taste were top notch. Started with the tuna tartare - very light. Diced tuna on top of seaweed salad on a single crisp taco. Small but well done. THe entree for me wasa lobstertail atop lobster rissoto. Delicious. Dessert was a fruit tart. Light as well.
9. The Blue Rose Inn & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By inazone
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. We ordered ala carte as well as the chef's tasting menu and the garden menu (myself). I loved each dish from the garden menu, the portion sizes were right on target so that I wasn't full by the time my entree arrived (though I couldn't finish most of my dessert - the apple crisp). The first course was endive with goat cheese and a beet puree and it was excellent. I loved the berry-basil sorbet course, perfectly balanced the herb with other ingredients. The house bread was wonderful - warm, cheesy, moist. My brother's short rib was outstanding as well as his appetizer, the duck ravioli. My mother had the chef tasting menu, while she wasn't overwhelmed with the steak tartare, my brother happily finished it up. She loved the scallops entree. The setting is lovely as well - a comfortable distance between tables and especially since my elderly mother has a bad back and hip, comfortable seating. Courses were served in perfect timing, as well as the taking of our orders. The staff (wait and owner) were attentive, but not too much so.
8. The Red Store
Overall Ratings
4 based on 394 reviews
Just steps away from Cape May Lighthouse, The Red Store serves new American seasonal cuisine with seaside flare. Join us for brunch/dinner, and shop authentic Jersey Shore souvenirs at our General Store.
Reviewed By Michael F
Everything about The Red Store was great -- service, food, atmosphere. It's fixed price, six-course, creative cooking, great variety of dishes, beautiful dining room (we were inside because of the heat), friendly, professional service. The night we were there (7/19/2019), the menu started with a board called Pancitos & Picadita -- smoked trout, cured meats and cheeses, homemade naan, a brioche roll, pickles, vanilla and lavender butter. Along with that was course #2: empanadas (vegetable and chicken). Course #3 was delicious hamachi ceviche with watermelon. Then came squash soup with coconut, crab, zucchini and basil. I could have happily had another bowl. After that, risotto with chicken confit, tomato and cheese. Finally, my wife had seared scallops and I had striped bass. Both were perfectly cooked and outstanding. For dessert, panna cotta with blueberry. I would DEFINITELY return and we plan to in October, before it closes.We look forward to having you back soon, Michael! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and for the kind words.
7. Backstreet Simply Delicious
Overall Ratings
4 based on 330 reviews
House specialties include local seafood, steak and pasta. The special board is always loaded with local favorites like baby lamb chops, crab imperial and more. The bread is made fresh daily and desserts are made in house. We are BYOB. We do have a childre
Reviewed By D6541TEdianeh
All home made, the desserts are great. Service was on spot. Parking is not a problem and the owners are the best.
6. Harpoons on the Bay
Overall Ratings
3 based on 373 reviews
Now OPEN Weekends only for the 2018 season! Situated directly on the Delaware Bay with sunsets to die for, at Harpoon's on the Bay, you'll have to agree you've found paradise! A tropical delight awaits your arrival. We have plenty of free parking and a gi
Reviewed By JMBandi
We have been coming here for years during our annual family vacation to Cape May but sadly this year will be our last. We came during a party apparently where they had a DJ. Normally this would be fun, not an issue at all BUT the music was turned up so loudly that nobody could talk to anyone else, not even someone sitting right next to them. And we were sitting outside while the music was inside. We witnessed several people sit down, get up, then leave because of the loudness while we were there. Also note that this was not a nighttime visit. I want to say we were there around 3-4pm. We did ask them to turn the outdoor speakers down a bit and it seemed like they did but soon after it got loud again. The food this time was pretty mediocre. It seems to be going downhill ever since it was sold. Shame. It used to be one of our favorites.
5. Uncle Bill's Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By laphph2
I eat here once a year usually, only because I visit the area once a year. Service is always spot on, quick, and the food never disappoints. On the weekends its usual to see 8-15 people waiting for a table, so I'd suggest going Tues - Thurs if possible. Same food, less wait.
4. Washington Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1125 reviews
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 orig
Reviewed By Drbrooks4337
For a very special occasion,it would be difficult not to make this a top choice. The appetizers and entrees were absolutely divinely delicious with a presentation that could not be beaten.The baby octopus and lamb cavatelli were a shared delight as appetizers. The salmon, crab cakes and Meyers Steak received high ratings from my dinner companions and my braised ribs were other worldly. There are many other enticing dishes on the menu just waiting for our next visit. The wine list is extensive and of high quality. Treat yourself to a very special night out.
3. Flight Deck Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Gilda Korenge B
We loved this diner. The menu was varied and the food was good, and reasonably priced. We were here for breakfast. The diner was full of model planes and airplane paraphernalia - it was a fun experience just to sit and look around at all of the artifacts. It makes for a very warm ambiance and if I lived closer, I would probably become a regular customer!
2. 5 West Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
Fabulous Food & Cool Cocktails in a casual pub atmosphere!
Reviewed By pumpkin_queen7816
A go to place for our family whenever we are in the Cape May/Wildwood area. Great menu. From wood oven pizza to burgers to lobster Mac and cheese, you canât go wrong with anything on this menu. Love eating here!
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1. Menz Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
The seafood we use is the freshest and locally caught. We offer mako, swordfish, flounder and scallops when in season from our local fishermen. We use only jumbo lump crabmeat. Saturday night our prime rib is certified black angus. All soups are made from
Reviewed By ajwcaw12
Weâve been to Menz several times with family (not my choice!). I do not understand the fascination with this place. The food is overpriced and nothing special. The service was spotty at best-as if they did not have sufficient waitstaff. The portions are decent but for the price should be more. The decor is very eclectic...like someone took an antique store and blended it with your crazy uncleâs taxidermy collection (do you really want a deer or moose mounted on the wall, staring at you as you eat?). The gift/candy shop was nice-kids and adults will get a kick out of the âpenny candyâ. I get it that this establishment is a long time fixture in Cape May County (hence the multiple pictures of FDR). I guess everyone needs to go once for the experience. Do so, and then move on. And try not to be freaked out by the two-headed goat.
North Cape May Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in North Cape May
