TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

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The Pier House

90/100 (1059 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Hands down the best place to eat in Cape My......the ambience, the food, the service and the staff are top notch.....best and finest in Cape May..."

Angela Infante Laskowski

"One of the best unkempt secrets in Cape May If you stay in downtown it's a walk along the beach but worth the walk to great food ,drink and..."

Dale John Steltz

"We shared three appetizers and, as always, the food was extraordinary! The grilled octopus is what consistently brings us back and once again it did..."

Des Yianoulis

"You can't beat this amazing restaurant. Kelly our server was amazing and was beyond professional. Had the ph balance (surf and turf) and was beyond..."

Derek Michael Sheldon

"The culinary experience and hospitality at this establishment are truly exceptional. During my stay at La Mer, the Pier House provided my family with..."

Marat Shvartsman

"Amy was wonderful and helped us pick a great Rosé for our ladies night out. Started with burrata....highly recommend (ask for extra pesto)...."

Elizabeth Siddle

"The shrimp is fresh. Calamari is a perfect texture with excellent dipping sauces. The Signature Banana dessert was absolutely..."

Shay Maor

"Excellent service. Wonderful venue and overall good food. My wife's pork chop was very good but my wedge salad had way way way too much dressing !! ..."

C

"Breakfast was wonderful... This was our first time staying at LaMer in all of our visits to Cape May, and first meal at the Pier House did not..."

Jacob M

"We had Kenne as our waiter. He was excellent. Pleasant conversation and gave us great recommendations for all courses. Food was very good and the..."

Andrea Long

"Nothing but great things to say about my experience at The Pier House. Sara was one of the most pleasant servers I’ve ever encountered. I..."

Merri Leiter

"The food was absolutely delicious! Amazing experience. Flavorful fresh food with a wonderful presentation. The staff was friendly and accommodating...."

Jaclyn Delia

"I was on vacation July 28,29 2023 of July In cape may I decide to stop in and have a drink , then decide to order an app well I gotta say it was..."

Irene Westman

"Excellent breakfast choice in cape May! Not a long wait like most other restaurants. We had waitress Maja who was SO friendly and pleasant making our..."

Ashley Solow

"The food was very good and with good variety. BYOB with $35 corkage which makes it easy to drink your own. The wine list is a little light on..."

James B

"Joelle the bartender is one of the best bartenders I have ever had. Me and a buddy were outside and her hospitality was out of this world. Every bar..."

Jacob Henry

"Our server Kene made our anniversary so special. His service was excellent, attentive & kind. The calamari was fantastic. My veal melted in my mouth...."

Josephine Miller

"So happy this place is back in cape May!! The pancakes are just as amazing as I remember from three years ago. That nice crisp on the outside and..."

Ali Kilby

"Best dinner of the summer per my Mom! The desserts capped off the meal. Highly recommend the chocolate tort and key lime..."

Trish Dade

Gecko's

"Yummmmmmmm!!!!!!!!! New Orleans gumbo, three cheese lasagna, bean mushroom and chicken quesadillas. WOW. We took it to go because it was near closing..."

Kathy Hager

"Cuban sandwich is off the hook! Best Cuban in Jersey reminds me of Miami, wife had the chicken salad she also loved it, very tasty she said! Fast and..."

Anthony Giordano

"The food was absolutely wonderful, you get large portions, and the prices are fantastic. The only reason for the four stars is because I didn't have..."

Kristina PR

"My mother and I were in town and looking for a lunch stop when we found this. Super cute place. The decor was charming and welcoming. Waitress was..."

Sadie Berndt

"I cannot recommend this place enough!! It is SO difficult to find authentic New Mexican cuisine outside of the southwest. They confirmed they ship..."

Ian Brent

"Bean soup in an edible squash bowl!? Amazing! Vegan dream come true. Quinoa salad with shrimp was excellent. REAL grilled Posole. Lots of Gluten..."

Christine Westra

"Thanks for a great experience. Party of 10 with a variety of tastes ranging from adventurous to very tame and ages ranging from 2.5 - 70 years - all..."

Jason Manelli

"Been here twice and surprisingly good food both times. Great seafood entrees and very pleased with all appetizers and the standard chips/salsa/guac..."

Mike Szot

"My mom and I really love this place. They make a variety of dishes consistently well using fresh ingredients. What often separates a great..."

David G

"Pork posole and flank steak with ancho-cherry sauce were the main entrees and both were delicious. The black bean and corn cakes were wonderful and..."

Jeff Rutter

"I wish I had found this gem sooner . The chef is incredible! They delicious plant based options with fresh cooked pumpkin 🎃. I had the best..."

Be a living Goddess with Najia

"Gecko's is fabulous. I always look at the specials.like grille flank steak. My Wife gets salmon for dinner or the house salad for lunch. My son (16..."

Steve White

"Visited here while I was in cape May for the first time and loved it!! Lots of vegetarian options. The plates are beautiful and the host/waitress was..."

Erin Flaherty

"Doesn't jump out at you as a required dining destination, but the food is innovated, delicious, and great value. Eating out in garden area provides..."

Toddandjennifer Rumsey

"I went here with my girlfriend and her father, I ordered the Cuban sandwich, my girlfriend ordered the vegetable panini, and her father ordered the..."

Andrew T

"A charming, little spot with good food and an excellent staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The menu is varied, so there is something for..."

Michael Vervier

"Geacko's is a warm and friendy place, a home away from home! The food is always fresh, delicious and priced right. I am particular to the Flat Iron..."

Tim Truman

"Although informal, this restaurant has the best food in Cape May. I am a local and have lived in this community for the past 26 years. My wife and..."

Louis Feldman

Freda's Cafe

"Today I saw the Google reviews & decided to give this place a try. I didn't realize I would need a reservation on a Monday night, but I did. The..."

Ilene Lazar

"Freda's Cafe is great culinary experience. That is one of the best I have had in Cape May, county. The name cafe is a great way to hide a special..."

Wayland Lewis

"What a wonderful find! November night, well into the 60's, and we wanted to sit outside. Found Freda's Cafe with a large heat lamp warming the 4..."

FAPOS

"Been going to Cape May for 25 years. This is the first year. I’ve been to Freda’s on the recommendation of a friend, although it is on the side..."

Denise Povolny

"Great food and service. We ate here as a large party of 7. The portions are decent but the taste of all the dishes were delicious. It's a little..."

Yousef Alowayed

"After visiting Cape May for many years, we finally discovered Freda’s. What a gem! Service was warm, friendly and so personable. The food was way..."

Matt Spidella

"Amazing food, options, and atmosphere. Courses paced almost perfect. Dinner was way too long and it wasn't busy. Also...a little smoozing and..."

Steven Buck

"A best kept secret in cape may! Every part of the meal was to die for. I enjoyed a stuffed salmon off the specials menu for my entrée. Cooked to..."

Megan Smolinski

"We had a wonderful dinner at Freda's. Somehow this restaurant fell off of our radar and we hadn't dined here since before the pandemic. Freda's is..."

Kevin Stepanuk

"One of the finest, most delicious dinners I've ever had, anywhere. I had the 210 Ocean Street, two kinds of pasta with Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, the..."

Timothy Joyce

"One of the best restaurants in Cape May. Highly recommend the crabcakes and rack of..."

Stephen Sitarski

"Great experience, beautiful design, the food is delish...the entree are incredible ...save room for dessert ... the bread pudding in..."

Leo Cenimo

"Great place, delicious food, great service! Feels like a homemade, definitely one of the best spots for the dinner in Cape..."

Alexandr “Sasha” Kislitsyn

"We were here for dinner this past friday evening. First the place is small and intimate so if you like that sort of thing than Fredas is for you...."

SlapDookie on a Stick

"We celebrated a 50th Wedding Anniversary at Freda's Café. From my first phone conversation with Steve. I was confident that we were in for a real..."

Carmel Tortora

"We have been trying to get a reservation for Freda's the last several times we have visited Cape May because of great reviews. Finally were able to..."

Tim B

"This was a fantastic meal in Cape May! Delicious, yummy what can I say? Definitely won’t regret this..."

Laura Anne

"Excellent dinning experience!!!The quaint location is central to Washington Street shopping and much more. The owners Carol & Steve were super sweet..."

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