Peter Shields Restaurant,
Cape May, NJ: A Dining Review

The Peter Shields Restaurant is a Cape May, fine dining, destination restaurant located in a charming Georgian revival home, across the street from the ocean.

Peter Shields Restaurant Highlights

Restaurant Review

The Peter Shields Inn is a fine dining restaurant located in a charming Georgian revival home, across the street from the ocean.

The attractive inn is popular with 55+ patrons who come to enjoy gourmet dining with old-world ambiance and charm in a sophisticated, romantic setting. Patrons are likely to come dressed upscale casual, and in the cooler months, men can be seen wearing jackets with open collars.

Despite having a high turnover of Executive Chef’s in the past several years, The Peter Shields Inn still manages to turn out a well-executed menu.

The kitchen is run by Executive Chef Keith Mitchell. Chef Mitchell received formal culinary education at the Philadelphia restaurant school and later honed his culinary skills at many New Jersey restaurants in Atlantic City.

Prior to coming to the Peter Shields in September 2023, Chef Mitchell served as Executive Chef at Caesars in Atlantic City.

The seasonal New American menu is well-executed and attractively presented using fresh ingredients.

The Peter Shields Inn dining area encompasses several different rooms: Attractive dining options are the large fireplace or on the west sun porch. A great place for a cozy, intimate dinner, the tables are a good size and spaced apart. During the off season ask to be seated in the "Zebra Room".

During the warmer months there is outside dining on the front porch with a beautiful view of the ocean across the street. Try to avoid the side porch dining room--- it is not as cozy and noisier.

The service is professional, friendly, and attentive.

Not recommended for Children.

Reservations are recommended.

The Peter Shields Inn is open year-round with seasonal hours.

Open Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, and Valentine's Day.

(Updated: December 2023)