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Washington Inn, Cape May, NJ

Washington Inn

4.8
4.8
9027 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 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

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What 9,027 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."

9,027 Reviews

  1. Cathleen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    66 reviews

    3.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud guests in dining room. Staff should take clue & note when everyone is looking at one LOUD table. They disrupt other diner’s evening out. No dessert thx- too loud.

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  2. robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great meal at Washington Inn. Service was excellent and the food was delicious as always. We ate at 8:00 so the place was quiet but the atmosphere remained festive. Looking forward to returning

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  3. Albert

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can never go wrong. Great restaurant in a beautiful place. 

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  4. tom

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    1st time dining here, great experience. The halibut was excellent.

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  5. Anne

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Shana was incredible. Food was superb. Really enjoyed our dinner. Will be back soon.

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  6. Marnie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days 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!

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  7. Joshua

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 6 days 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

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 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!!

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  10. CHERYL

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 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

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Washington Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 9027 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 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.

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