Pier House Restaurant, Cape May, NJ:
A Dining Review

Pier House Restaurant

Pier House:  Restaurant Highlights

Fare: Contemporary American - Seafood focused.

Price: Expensive

Food Quality: A notch above the many other Cape May/Wildwood family-style restaurants, though a notch below Cape May's top fine dining resturants.

Service: Friendly. attentive.

Ambiance/Decor: Contemporary, done up with wood flooring, blue-and-white tiles, white stone bar and blue hue accents, with a spacious bar with an ocean view.

Overall Rating: 2 1/2  Stars

Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class

Noise Level: Moderate - High (near the bar area)

Dress: Casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy an upscale setting with fresh seafood and attractive outdoor dining.

Not Recommended for: Budget conscious diners who prefer a more casual family menu with less formality.

Recommended dishes: When available, The Pan Seared Branzino Filet with Red onion, fennel, heirloom tomatoes, caper berries, limoncello sauce; The Grilled Bone-In Ribeye with Yukon mashed potatoes, roasted jalapeno butter, seasonal vegetables; and The Pan Seared Crab Cakes with Jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables, lemon basil aoli.

Alcohol:  Full service bar with a good, reasonably priced wine list.

The Pier House restaurant, located on the grounds of the La Mer Hotel, at the quieter north end of Cape May, re-opened in the summer of 2019 after being closed for several years while they tore down the original restaurant and completely rebuilt it.

The Pier House is under the management of General Manager, Kelvin Mercado.

While the food is a notch above the many other Cape May/Wildwood casual family restaurants, --- and it is certainly worth a visit to this restaurant for an enjoyable dining experience, the outdoor seating across the street from the beach is a real plus ---------that most Cape May restaurants lack.

The ambiance is contemporary, with wood flooring, blue-and-white tiles, white stone bar, and blue hue accents. There is also a spacious bar with an ocean view.

In the warmer months, they offer romantic open-air terrace dining with twinkling lights overlooking the ocean and the beach.

Parking is plentiful and the service is attentive and friendly. Child friendly.

The Pier House is open with seasonal hours. In the summer months, they are open 7 days/week for Breakfast, Lunch, & dinner

(Updated September 2023)

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