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Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ
Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ
Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ
Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ
Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ

Peter Shields Inn

4.7
4.7
7011 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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Booked 16 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 offers 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. PSI is no longer a BYOB as of 1/1/25, we offer a full spirits, wine and beer list. There is a $40 corkage fee for guests that would like to bring in a personal bottle.

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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, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

What 7,011 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Service

  • Cape May

    Best Ambience

  • Cape May

    Romantic

  • Cape May

    Great for scenic views

  • Cape May

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peter Shields Inn offers a "charming warm atmosphere" with "extraordinary food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "beautiful venue" and "delicious food," often highlighted by live piano music. While some mention higher prices, many find the "experience to remember" worth it, making it a "highly recommended" fine-dining option in Cape May.
7,011 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful restaurant and excellent service but meal did not live up to the hype or the price. Had little flavor and a bit over cooked. A little disappointing.

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  2. Bill

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food service and ambiance. Great place to stay , eat and relax.

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  3. Joe

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    94 reviews

    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The facility is a beautiful space in which to dine. We ordered five items from the menu, two of which were additions to the menu on this night. My wife ordered one of them and I ordered the other. My wife chose the Sweet Potato Bisque and on this cold, blustery and rainy night it was outstanding. I ordered the Fluke Crudo and it was crisp, fresh and nicely presented. My wife ordered the escargot as an appetizer, sharing with me. It was a different presentation over the usual ways we enjoyed escargot in the past. It came out looking like puffed up ravioli (3). I didn't have any escargot in the one I sampled. The plate, itself, came dressed with just three escargot. Not sure if there were any in the ones my wife had. Overall, we didn't taste any garlic flavor and overall it was disappointedly bland. My wife opted for the Sea Bass in Parchment Paper and she said it was very good but just a little over with salt. I opted for the House Made Rigatoni with a Lamb Bolognese, Lemon Whipped Ricotta & Basil. It was a winner; simply outstanding. Maybe the weather outside had something to do with how good this dish was on this particular night. We did not order dessert this night. I have to mention one area where the Peter Shields Inn gets low marks on a personal level. We live in Bucks County, Pa and had reservations in place for another restaurant located in Montgomery County, Pa. this night. Due to the forecast for substantial ice, I decided to attempt to find last minute lodging and reservations for dinner. There was availability at Shields for dinner, but not for lodging. We came to Cape May because it was our 50th Wedding Anniversary (on this very day). I let The Peter Shields Inn know this as noted on the reservation. Upon our arrival at the restaurant, the nice young lady, even said, Happy Anniversary. Our server Chris said the same when seated. I ended there. Nothing special after that from the Inn. We walked away disappointed. They need to revisit this.

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  4. John

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So now there is a full bar! The Lobster bisque had a symphony of flavors. The sea bass prepared in the parchment, I believe-on a bed of onion, rice, mushrooms was absolutely delicious . If Comparing value price to portion- generous portions of Lobster in the bisque- nice size portion of the sea bass. Just enough room for the crème brûlée and raspberry and a cappuccino- still with the sugar stick like always.

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  5. BeiYage

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Value. Excellent food. Great Cape May vibe. Stayed at the Inn as well. Very comfortable.

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  6. Maureen

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having New Years Eve there was very relaxing and the atmosphere so very festive! Staff is always very friendly!

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  7. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    NYE dinner. Seated promptly, wonderful music with piano and ensemble, waiter was attentive, food delicious. Overall, a delightful evening.

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  8. Holly

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Multiple course dinner. Entree was cold and no taste. All other courses were good.

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  9. Jonna

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff is very gracious and as we both have mobility issues getting up all the steps is always a challenge . The same staff have been there for years which speaks well for the restaurant . As it was New Year’s Eve we never felt rushed even thought we were early diners ! Food was delicious .

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  10. Arlene

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a group of 7. We got our drinks in good time. It was at least 45-60 minutes before we got our main course. My steak was overcooked. Another person who got the chicken said it was dry. 2 other steaks were not good or flavorful. The chef did come out to apologize and they did comp us desserts. However, for $60+ for a steak I thought that was shameful. The apple crisp was cold when on the menu said it would be warm. We are in Cape May a few times a year. I would not return to Peter Shields. I'm thinking they're just selling their name now.

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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 7011 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 16 times today

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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, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine
  • 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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