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Where to eat in Cape May, NJ
Feb 1, 2022 12:33:14   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
I am attending a family gathering in March in Cape May, NJ. I would appreciate suggestions for a good place to host a dinner. I want to avoid tourist traps.

Thanks!

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Feb 1, 2022 13:03:25   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Mike, the Lobster House on the Cape May Harbor is a great seafood choice with a good bar. It is more of a casual dining experience. https://thelobsterhouse.com/restaurant/

Peter Shields Inn is more of a high end restaurant with excellent food. It's a bit more of a formal setting.
https://petershieldsinn.com/restaurant.html

For a family get together with a span of age groups, I would recommend Lobster House.

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Feb 1, 2022 13:21:44   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Thanks, Joe, I appreciate the recommendations and prompt response.

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Feb 2, 2022 07:54:45   #
LeeinNC Loc: Morganton, NC
 
Not sure if they allow kids, but I found a place in Cape May, where I ate all three meals a day. It was boot camp.

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Feb 2, 2022 08:06:45   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
Whenever I go there myself or with a friend for wildlife shooting I get lunch at the Lobster House. If I ever get my wife to join me we'll try the Peter Shields.

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Feb 2, 2022 11:28:21   #
eagle80 Loc: Kutztown, PA
 
Sapore at 416 S. Broadway Ave West Cape May. May not be open in March. But a very good place.

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Feb 2, 2022 13:16:14   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
LeeinNC wrote:
Not sure if they allow kids, but I found a place in Cape May, where I ate all three meals a day. It was boot camp.


That is why I am going, Lee, for a boot camp graduation.

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Feb 2, 2022 13:16:37   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
ecobin wrote:
Whenever I go there myself or with a friend for wildlife shooting I get lunch at the Lobster House. If I ever get my wife to join me we'll try the Peter Shields.


Thanks, Elliott.

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Feb 2, 2022 13:16:57   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
eagle80 wrote:
Sapore at 416 S. Broadway Ave West Cape May. May not be open in March. But a very good place.


I appreciate your suggestion.

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Feb 2, 2022 16:48:39   #
ceallachain Loc: Cape May, NJ
 
Sapore open all year around. wE only during winter. Same with Viggiano’s. Both are fantastic. Sapore’s a little more formal but kids are welcome. Lobster House is great as well. However, it might have waiting lines. A little touristy perhaps. Try theit T/O on Wednesday night. Shrimp & baked. Potato w/slaw. $9.99 great deal. Delaney has good bar food and atmosphere. Same with Harpons on the Bay. In N cape May. Great sunsets as well. Kids welcome in both places. Enjoy your stay in Cool Cape May.

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Feb 2, 2022 19:05:28   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
ceallachain wrote:
Sapore open all year around. wE only during winter. Same with Viggiano’s. Both are fantastic. Sapore’s a little more formal but kids are welcome. Lobster House is great as well. However, it might have waiting lines. A little touristy perhaps. Try theit T/O on Wednesday night. Shrimp & baked. Potato w/slaw. $9.99 great deal. Delaney has good bar food and atmosphere. Same with Harpons on the Bay. In N cape May. Great sunsets as well. Kids welcome in both places. Enjoy your stay in Cool Cape May.
Sapore open all year around. wE only during winter... (show quote)


Thanks for the help!

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Feb 2, 2022 19:58:30   #
TonyBot
 
LeeinNC wrote:
Not sure if they allow kids, but I found a place in Cape May, where I ate all three meals a day. It was boot camp.


Yeah, and they also occasionally offered mystery meat, S-O-S, and "chef's surprise".

I spent twelve wonderful weeks there one winter and developed a - uh - 'certain opinion' of the cooking.

But, seriously, while I don't know anyplace other than that in Cape May, if you're in the Newport News, VA, area, the CG base there offered an especially good and moderately priced Sunday brunch, and civilians can go, but I haven't been down that way since Covid crap started.

to UTMike -- where's the graduate going from here?

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Feb 2, 2022 20:01:24   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
TonyBot wrote:
Yeah, and they also occasionally offered mystery meat, S-O-S, and "chef's surprise".

I spent twelve wonderful weeks there one winter and developed a - uh - 'certain opinion' of the cooking.

But, seriously, while I don't know anyplace other than that in Cape May, if you're in the Newport News, VA, area, the CG base there offered an especially good and moderately priced Sunday brunch, and civilians can go, but I haven't been down that way since Covid crap started.

to UTMike -- where's the graduate going from here?
Yeah, and they also occasionally offered mystery m... (show quote)


We do not know yet.

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Feb 2, 2022 20:28:51   #
TonyBot
 
UTMike wrote:
We do not know yet.

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Feb 3, 2022 02:11:11   #
RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
 
Cape May is one of the premier birding locations in the US. Although I am not sure what is available this time of year. As far as a place to eat, I'd heed the advice of Cellachain above who lives there.

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