Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New Jersey
  4. Cape May
  5. Cape May
Washington Inn, Cape May, NJ

Washington Inn

4.8
4.8
9023 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 42 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 16:00–21:00 Dinner Thu, Sun 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Featured in

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 9,023 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Overall

  • Cape May

    Best Food

  • Cape May

    Best Service

  • Cape May

    Best Ambience

  • 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."

9,023 Reviews

  1. Marnie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very fresh and delicious. Not overdone with so many butters and sauces that you can’t taste anything. The service was fantastic. The bananas foster dessert was out of this world. They also have a lot of gluten-free options for my spouse, which was fantastic! I highly recommend this place!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Joshua

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice dinner. Normally would give a 5. We have eaten here many times. Gave a 4 because NY strip was full of grisle and not prime meat for the price I paid. Should've gotten short rib or filet which are better cuts

    Is this helpful?

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out waiter was outstanding Food delicious Terrific atmosphere

    Is this helpful?

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Cape May restaurant. Great food and service. Outstanding every time. We’ve been going here for 30 years and we’ve never been disappointed!! Great restaurant!!

    Is this helpful?

  5. CHERYL

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated downstairs by the wine cellar, waitress was very nice, we all had cocktails and our food was excellent

    Is this helpful?

  6. bev

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and the ambience is so inviting! Servers always attentive and eager to please. One of our absolute favorite places to dine!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and all meals were perfect. Would highly recommend

    Is this helpful?

  8. martha

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience from start to finish. Coming here for 15 years and it never disappoints!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Mark

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were both excellent. We had the halibut and filet mignon with fois gras.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Bernard

    Philadelphia

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience. Food was culinary perfection. We ordered the Cow’s Milk Buratta. The combination of the buratta with the prosciutto, tomatoes, capers, olive oil and bread was remarkable. Not a spec left on the plate. Mellissa was our server. She was perfect in every way. Personable, quick to smile, knew the menu, was attentive without intruding. We ordered the Fillet Rossini and Oolong Duck Breast. The Filet was cooked to absolute perfection. Very tender, very flavorful and the perfect size. The duck was a first time experience. Alone I would not have ordered most of the ingredients. One of them - doenjang - I still don’t know what it is. All that said, it was remarkable. Again, not a speck let on the plate. What made both entrees better was the wine. The sommelier was a pleasant, down to earth - not the slightest whiff of a wine snob. He absolutely nailed the wine selections. I usually avoid wine sommeliers because they are either too pretentious or they push an over priced wine. Not here. Highly recommend using the sommelier. Finally, diner, drinks and dessert were expensive. That said, everything is expensive. The Washington Inn experience was worth every penny and then some.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Washington Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 9023 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 42 times today
Google Map for Washington Inn

801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jefferson & Washington
  • Area
    Cape May
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Thu–Sun 16:00–21:00 Dinner Thu, Sun 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
  • 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.

Featured in

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo