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Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ

Peter Shields Inn

4.7
4.7
6961 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
23:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
The Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant features a seasonally driven menu bursting with creativity. A favorite of Cape May locals and visitors alike, PSI is a BYOB establishment offering a la carte dining along with a variety of seasonal tasting menus throughout the year. The magnificent ocean views offer the perfect setting to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a memorable dining experience in beautiful Cape May. During the summer months outdoor dining is available on the front porch overlooking the ocean, and several fireplaces keep the restaurant feeling cozy throughout the winter. Live piano music can be enjoyed at the restaurant all year long. PSI also specializes in hosting elegant ocean front weddings throughout the year, making this the perfect location for special celebrations. The dress code at PSI is Smart Casual.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30 Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-9090
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Keith Mitchell
  • Private party facilities
    Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant can host private events for all occasions! These celebrations can be for groups as intimate as 10 guests to as large as 100 people.
  • Area
    Cape May
  • Cross Street
    Trenton Avenue
  • Parking details
    There is free, unmetered street parking on both sides of Beach Avenue directly in front of PSI. There is metered parking available on our cross street, Trenton Avenue. The meters on Trenton Avenue are active from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Entertainment
    Kahlil Gunther pianist.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View

What 6,961 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Ambience

  • Cape May

    Hot spot

  • Cape May

    Romantic

  • Cape May

    Great for scenic views

  • Cape May

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape May

    American

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peter Shields Inn offers a "fantastic dining experience" with perfectly seasoned dishes and impeccable service. Guests rave about the "awesome atmosphere" and consistently delicious food. This Cape May gem is ideal for special occasions, offering a beautiful setting and a talented pianist to enhance the ambiance. "Highly recommend" for an unforgettable night out.

6,961 Reviews
  1. jeremy

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I like this a nice restaurant I liked it more. That was a BYOB because it was already so expensive as is there was a good meal. My chicken was OK but the rest of the food was good.

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  2. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scallops were okay and the chicken was mediocre. Dessert was very good. The service was excellent.

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  3. Anthony

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our 2nd time at Peter Shields and found the food to be bland and tasteless. For a restaurant that prides itself as high end there are better restaurants in Cape May for the price.

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  4. Bill

    Atlantic City

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another awesome experience. Food, fantastic; Dillon, our server, once again, “the best”! Going to miss the clean BYO experience, but hopefully the corking fee is reasonable, as we like our choice of wine. Thank you.

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  5. Jaime

    Atlantic City

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a perfect meal and evening! The food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

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  6. Elizabeth

    Philadelphia

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice but service was guite slow. Food was good.

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  7. Tony

    Atlantic City

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decades of great meals and corresponding reviews WE had a family group of six Chris made the great food a great time with his spot on service, making sure our menu deviations were handled without the blink of an eye, Always a wonderful experience.

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  8. Joanne

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meal. Really enjoyed the Brussel sprout Caesar salad as a starter. Everything we ordered was fantastic - filet cooked perfectly, and a sun dried tomato lobster pasta special. Excellent!

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  9. RobinB

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Peter Shields for my husband’s birthday and they did not disappoint! Christoff was our waiter who we request when we go there. He was fantastic as always. Paced our food perfectly. Everything was delicious! We will be back over the holidays. And look forward to spring when they open after a short holiday break.

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  10. Robert

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service impeccable. Food 80% wonderful. Appetizers were both specials; tuna in crispy rice with a spicy relish - perfection! Beet salad - not so good - portion size was about a cup and 4 chunks of beet. Entrees; one was a special of rigatoni pasta with lobster - again perfection; portion size good - the bowl was full and ample chunks of lobster. Other dish was the Jordi chicken very disappointing - portion size was what would be expected for an app - not even 2 oz of chicken present. We have loved this restaurant each prior visit but this one was disappointing - if it had not been for our outstanding server it would have been a negative experience this time - we made sure not to punish him. Please revisit and address portion sizes of your $45 chicken entree. You can do better.

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FAQs

Peter Shields Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-9090.

Peter Shields Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 6961 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Peter Shields Inn

1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Trenton Avenue
  • Area
    Cape May
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30 Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is free, unmetered street parking on both sides of Beach Avenue directly in front of PSI. There is metered parking available on our cross street, Trenton Avenue. The meters on Trenton Avenue are active from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Keith Mitchell
  • Entertainment
    Kahlil Gunther pianist.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-9090
  • Private party facilities
    Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant can host private events for all occasions! These celebrations can be for groups as intimate as 10 guests to as large as 100 people.
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