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Washington Inn, Cape May, NJ

Washington Inn

4.8
4.8
9040 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Built in 1840, this former Cape May plantation residence is now home to the acclaimed Washington Inn and Wine Bar. The Craig Family has carefully preserved the beauty & essence of this distinctive treasure without undertaking major alterations to its original form. The Inns welcoming facade overlooks tree-lined Washington Street in the seaside communitys Historic District. The Washington Inn offers six unique dining areas, from a summer patio to cozy fireside tables. Cocktails are a must in the Wine Bar, where the passing Cape May scene can be best appreciated. Often described as romantic, our easy-going elegance will satisfy anyones craving for fine dining. Our enticing menu offers the best of American cuisine, but with an inventive, upscale edge. Food, Service, Ambiance, the essential ingredients for dining excellence, are all deftly blended here at The Washington Inn. We are what "eating out" used to be.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-5697
  • Website
    http://www.washingtoninn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Miriam Wood
  • Catering
    The Washington Inn provides off-premise catering at whatever location you desire. We are expert at arranging details, creating just the right look, and, of course, offering your guests the highest quality food & attention available. Our catering staff will help you plan an outstanding event, customized to your needs and budget. The Inn caters early- afternoon wedding receptions for up to 125 people on premises. If your guest list is longer, we can help to arrange a reception at the Cape May Beach Club, the Isaac Smith Vineyard, Cape May Winery, your home or wherever you prefer.
  • Location
    801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Cross street
    Jefferson & Washington
  • Parking details
    We offer Complimentary Valet Parking - simply drive up to the front of the restaurant on Washington Street and our valet will happily park your car, free of charge!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 9,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Overall

  • Cape May

    Best Food

  • Cape May

    Best Service

  • Cape May

    Best Ambiance

  • Cape May

    Romantic

  • Cape May

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape May

    Lively

  • Cape May

    American

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Washington Inn promises a "historic charm" dining experience with exquisite food and top-notch service. Diners rave about the "impeccable" oysters, steaks, and desserts, all complemented by an excellent cocktail and wine selection. Ideal for special occasions or a casual happy hour, this Cape May gem "never disappoints."

9,040 Reviews

  1. AniD

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambience were very good. The food prices however were really high considering they have a liquor license. The service was okay; we got more attention from the bus staff than our server. The Inn was very festive for Christmas.

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  2. Neil

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Expensive but food worth the price

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  3. Carty

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tight area when you enter and not much area to wait. Even with a reservation. Some of the food was amazing but my steak was average at best.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent! The restaurant looked beautiful for Christmas! The car valet guy was working so hard to not have anyone waiting and he succeeded! He did a great job 👍

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  5. Lou

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great- great food, service and ambiance.

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  6. Suzanne

    VIP

    New Jersey

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another perfect meal at Washington Inn. Celebrated a birthday with my parents here from out of state. Mushroom soup was very flavorful and both the sea bass and short rib were excellent. Presented beautifully too. The short rib was the best I have had anywhere. Jenny our server was very attentive and really knew the menu and also made us aware of the sommelier on staff. We were not doing wines tonight but good to know as we will continue to go here. Decorated beautifully for the holidays too!

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  7. Karen

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We used to dine at the Washington inn every time we came to cape may over the past 30 years. The past 8 years or so , we stopped dining there , last night we gave them another try, sorry we did that . I don’t care for the Washington inn , they are extremely over priced and their food is mediocre at best . I had Crispy Crab Cakes , didn’t know crab cakes were crispy . My husband had filet that he enjoyed , so that was The only high point. And the desserts were ridiculous , chocolate cake and banana foster , nothing special , definitely not a pastry chef on staff for the prices they charge. And the bill was astronomical. I would never go back . I had a delicious meal at Icarra from start to finish .

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  8. Kristine

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a treat when we come to Cape May! Food and service never disappoints. The place was packed so it’s pretty amazing how good the service is considering how busy they are. This time we had the seafood choppino and lamb cavatelli. Delicious. The bananas foster was good too but they don’t caramelize the bananas w any flame. Which would have been a nice touch. Will be back next year!

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  9. Eileen

    New Jersey

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The welcoming woman was subpar…not clear on directions, what party was being seated, etc so she really started the experience off on the wrong foot. Once we got rid of her, the experience took an upwards spiral—our waitress was superb, the food and cocktails were amazing and the valet service was great. Fix the front desk and we have a winner

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  10. ANGELICA

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife’s Birthday , Chef was on the Money awesome Steaks Perfectly Prepared .. Of Course awesome Service .Love This Pllace

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FAQs

Washington Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 9040 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Washington Inn

801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jefferson & Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer Complimentary Valet Parking - simply drive up to the front of the restaurant on Washington Street and our valet will happily park your car, free of charge!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miriam Wood
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.washingtoninn.com/
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-5697
  • Catering
    The Washington Inn provides off-premise catering at whatever location you desire. We are expert at arranging details, creating just the right look, and, of course, offering your guests the highest quality food & attention available. Our catering staff will help you plan an outstanding event, customized to your needs and budget. The Inn caters early- afternoon wedding receptions for up to 125 people on premises. If your guest list is longer, we can help to arrange a reception at the Cape May Beach Club, the Isaac Smith Vineyard, Cape May Winery, your home or wherever you prefer.

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