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Washington Inn, Cape May, NJ

Washington Inn

4.8
4.8
9007 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Washington Inn

4.8
$31 to $50
American
Cape May

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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 9,007 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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."

9,007 Reviews

  1. Susanne

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and ambience in was very good. Lighting made it difficult to read menu . Our server was inattentive compared to the other server taking care of the 3 tables in the small and cozy room.

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  2. Linda

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First of all, stacie our server was outstanding!!! So nice, so accommodating & just a really nice & friendly woman! We fell in love with her!! Food was awesome, restaurant beautiful! We will be back soon & hopefully stacie will be there to make our dining experience a great night. P s we had a 9 week old with us, & everyone was accommodating as well. Thank you & have a wonderful holiday

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  3. Robert

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never been disappointed with any of our meals. Good value for the price. Attentive service and it was quiet where we sat. Plenty of options on the menu. We will return.

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  4. Michael

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again an outstanding experience. Gabriela did a great job serving us. Food was expertly prepared. Our filet minions were as good as any top flight steak house anywhere and much better than from Primal. We’ll be back.

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  5. John

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints, always amazing food and service

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  6. Cara

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal with exceptional service! 10/10 excellent!

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  7. Raymond

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service but the prices are just too high. I paid almost $100 more than I did a few years ago. Why go out any more when it’s impossible to afford?

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  8. Kevin

    New York City

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a nice experience. Good food excellent service and deserts to die for!!

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  9. Lisa

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived early and we each got a cocktail. The bar is small and was packed and loud. The bartenders were serving customers and the service bar. They probably could have had 3 bartenders on to avoid making customers wait. The cocktails we ordered were perfect! We were seated ahead of our reservation. We order a beet and pear salad, which we do not recommend. There were small pieces of pear and beat drenched or more like drowned in a puddle of a creamy feta sauce. I was actually surprised the chef let it leave the kitchen that way but maybe that’s how the dish is meant to be. We had to fish out the pieces of beet and pear. The short rib had a heavy red wine reduction and was not very tender. It seemed under cooked. The Cioppino was good but had a few scallops that were pushed aside due to a heavy fish taste. The Parmesan Gnocchi was okay. Dessert was the best part. The French pressed coffee was very good. The crème brûlée was tasty but unfortunately not very silky or creamy. It was baked a little too long. We had heard rave reviews about the Inn but unfortunately our experience with the food was not one to rave about. It could’ve been an off night. Our server was very personable and professional.

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  10. Abigail

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Cape May for a romantic post-engagement getaway, and the Washington Inn did not disappoint. This place is perfect for everyone. We saw friends, families, and couples gathered together for good food and drinks. We loved our food, cocktails, and our waitress, Rachel! We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Cape May. The food, drinks, and ambience were perfect. Thank you to the staff at the Washington Inn! We will be back and we will recommend it to all our friends!

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Washington Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 9007 OpenTable diners.

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Washington Inn

4.8
$31 to $50
American
Cape May

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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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