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Secondo, Cape May, NJ

Secondo

4.6
4.6
2989 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
In Italian, the word, Secondo means “the second part of a duet.” When we opened Panico’s Bistro, we knew we wanted to eventually add some harmony to our original melody and so, Secondo is the continuation of our long-standing tradition to serve classic Italian cuisine in concert with Mediterranean influences right here in Cape May County. Nested beautifully on the bay, enjoy dinner and hand-handcrafted cocktails; inside in our sophisticated dining room or outside on our covered patio next to the harbor and water.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability. We will do our best to accommodate requests for seating preferences and/or outside dining, but they cannot be guaranteed based on limited outdoor seating. Outdoor dining may have additional wait times. Two bars (seasonal) are available to enjoy cocktails and wine should you arrive early for your reservation.
For parties greater than eight or private events, please call 609-600-2115.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (609) 600-2115
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Cape May
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    US$100.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable dining experience! On New Year’s Eve, we will be exclusively offering a luxurious 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu to make your celebration extraordinary. This carefully crafted menu highlights a variety of exceptional dishes designed to delight your palate and set the stage for a magical evening. $100 per person (plus tax and gratuity, liquor sold separately) Children $35 Plus stay for a complimentary champagne toast and DJ at midnight in the bar.

What 2,989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Hot spot

  • Cape May

    Great for scenic views

  • Cape May

    Lively

  • Cape May

    Italian

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Secondo offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and a "fun atmosphere." The outdoor setting by the marina provides a "lovely view," while the extensive menu and specials ensure there's something for everyone. Consistently praised for its "amazing cocktails" and "excellent service," Secondo is a Cape May favorite.

2,989 Reviews
  1. elaine

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at your establishment on Christmas Eve was the worst experience of my life.. starting with the lack of attention to detail was just the tip of the iceberg.. 1 hour after seating we got water.. asked for bread 3 times never got it.. finally took our drink order..then the set menu of 75.00$ pp and the 1st course no longer was available.. but we will substitute?? ordered the pork chop so dry took it home for the dog.. ..so no 1st course .. 2nd course came out spaced 3 got it 3 did not. Ran out.. gave us something else.. ?? Then found a few more.. came out with our dinner.. it was a total disgrace.. and a rip off 75.00 for chicken parm.. never even at the very best restaurants does one pay 75$ for chicken parm. Maybe 75$ for a veal chop parm.. I cannot even tell you how upset and disappointed we were that our Christmas Eve dinner was such a mess.. I will say Tom our waiter did his best but really he didn’t have much to work with., I have eaten around the world and NEVER has anything like we experienced last night was that bad.. you really need to go back to the drawing board and redesign your strategy for running another dinner event like that.. HINT. Maybe more staff .. and more chefs.. and the ordering of the correct amount of offerings .. if not I would not open on Christmas Eve or any other day you don’t have it down .. we were a party of 6. Elaine Trulli .. PS I am sure we were not the only customers who felt this way ..

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  2. kim

    VIP

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointing Christmas Eve experience. Pre set menu and they ran out of many options. Dinner took two hours, raw pork chop, server e it her over worked or avoiding table. Not sure if they were prepared for business or what happened. The owner did come in and try to rectify but the experience was terrible especially for a holiday dinner with our children

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  3. Jason

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was terrible and way overpriced.  Didn’t know it was gonna be a prefix menu and we were stuck with limited options that were very poorly timed and tiny portions. We informed the server that the food was not good and nothing was done to bring a manager over or take anything off the bill so like good people we still tipped really nicely, but it was a pretty awful experience

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  4. Adam

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Augustina was phenomenal. She described the menu and specials in an inspiring way. The portions were large and worth the price. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Clara

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place - would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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  6. Judith

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    At this popular place, even 5:30 pm was full of people--a reservation is necessary. The server was friendly and competent. The food was quite good, but the quantities excessively large, made to take home half the plate. The decor was festive and warm.

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  7. kristen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall I was disappointed in our dining experience this time. The food was not as good as it usually is and the value for the portions has changed. We had two very small pieces of grilled octopus for 24$, which honestly is embarrassing. Other dishes were good but the famous pork chop was not as good as it usually presents. Our waiter was top notch but when you spend almost 700$ for a meal and 850$ with tip, I except better! This is typically our special occasion restaurant and for the holidays but yesterday was disappointing.

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  8. Susan

    Atlantic City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our granddaughter’s birthday and had a wonderful time

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  9. Joe

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the service was excellent r as well. Ask for Tom as your server.

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  10. Sharon

    New York City

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always amazing and our server tonight was great. Unfortunately the noise level was like a grammar school cafeteria. It was really awful. Luckily I had earplugs in my purse from a recent concert. When we’d dined here in the past it was not like this.

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FAQs

Secondo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 600-2115.

Secondo is rated 4.6 stars by 2989 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Secondo

991 Ocean Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Area
    Cape May
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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