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The Blue Pig Tavern, Cape May, NJ

The Blue Pig Tavern

4.7
4.7
3521 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Gather at the Blue Pig Tavern, our distinctive restaurant tucked in the corner of Congress Hall. Known for hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites, its name derives from a gambling parlor sited in Congress Hall in the mid-1800s. Earlier still, in the 1700s, Elias Hughes operated a tavern for whalers on this site. It was the first tavern in Cape May. Today, we offer timeless classics and new seasonal delights with ingredients that are always farm-fresh.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-8422
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Blue Pig Tavern offers private facilities for groups up to 250 guests. See more: http://www.caperesorts.com/capemay/weddingsevents/
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Cross street
    Perry Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available. Meter parking also available on the street.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music takes place at the Brown Room (adjacent to the Blue Pig Tavern). See website for live performances: http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/brownroom/entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private dining in our new 1816 Room

    $100.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an intimate and elegant experience in our new private dining area, "The 1816 Room." A perfect atmosphere for small gatherings of 8-12 guests being served from our Blue Pig Tavern menu. There is a one-time non-refundable room fee of $100 plus tax.

What 3,521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Lively

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blue Pig Tavern in Cape May delights with its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the cozy, "classy atmosphere" with a charming outdoor setting. Standout dishes include the short ribs and lobster mac and cheese. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "family favorite" for brunch and dinner.

3,521 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Wait staff courtesy and friendly. Topped of by a nice bottle of wine.

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  2. GabbyG

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ordered a chicken pot pie. It had no chicken in it. Waiter said sometimes that happens. Got a full refund on my meal. Not returning.

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  3. Lovesfood VIP

    Aberdeen64 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Table booked over a week ago and noted it was a special occasion We were seated at a terrible spot in a walkway so we asked for a table in the dining room but told we had to sit at the one for two people. We ordered and 50 minutes later our food arrived mostly cold. What a disappointment! More food was offered to be served but who wants to wait even longer. Very disappointing especially when this has been good in the past. Could have been just a bad night for them. Too bad they ruined a birthday celebration for us

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of us had a wonderful brunch on a Saturday morning. The menu has a wide variety of breakfast options. The food was delicious and the service was great.

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  5. Amanda

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite breakfast in Cape May! The decor reflects the history and the food is amazing. Enjoying the lobby is recommended and explore the shop if you love piggies!

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  6. Luvfood

    Philadelphia30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely delightful and never without a smile. The food was delicious and paced perfectly. Everything was amazing, the Blue Pig never disappoints.

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  7. suefr VIP

    Atlantic City80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been a while since we have been to The Blue Pig. We started with fried calamari which was plentiful and delicious. We then both opted for the blue plate specials—my husband got the Caesar salad, shepherds pie and tiramisu. I opted for the other choices—New England clam chowder, crab cake and bread pudding. We both really enjoyed everything!! Our server was Lily and she was very good. She was attentive but not hovering. We will be returning soon!

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  8. Suzanne

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Dinner was amazing. Would go back everytime in Cape May.

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  9. Priscilla VIP

    Naples3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at The Blue Pig and Congress Hall!! Thank you!!

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  10. Terri VIP

    Philadelphia62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner food was excellent and Lilly was a great waitress. Had a drink at the bar before dinner. Would highly recommend.

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FAQs

The Blue Pig Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-8422.

The Blue Pig Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 3521 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Blue Pig Tavern

200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Perry Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available. Meter parking also available on the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music takes place at the Brown Room (adjacent to the Blue Pig Tavern). See website for live performances: http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/brownroom/entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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