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Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ

Peter Shields Inn

4.7
4.7
7001 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 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 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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 7,001 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

    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 an "amazing dining experience" with "exceptional cuisine and service" in a beautifully historic setting. Guests rave about the "delicious" seafood, including the standout sea bass and lobster dishes. The atmosphere is enhanced by live piano music, creating a "romantic" and elegant ambiance. Despite some mixed reviews, the restaurant is a "must-visit" for its consistent quality and delightful service.

7,001 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going for years and have noticed that portion size keeps getting smaller and smaller. We split the pear walnut salad and literally each had 1 walnut each in the salad. The orechette app had a palm of the hand sized amount of pasta. Super super small. Entrees were very good. The newer options of buying a steak for $65 and not getting anything other than the steak is weak! They can do better!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven't been here in a while. But I'm happy to say it's as good as it's always been. Wonderful food to say the least. Waitstaff are the best bar none. Ambiance is incomparable.

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  3. John

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue. Chris always provides great personable service. Food beautifully presented.

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  4. Penny

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we went in the summer and everything was amazing. We just went back to celebrate the Christmas holidays and some things were good( not great) other appetizers and entrees were just fair

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  5. artd

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our dinner

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  6. Joann

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My dining experience was subpar at best unfortunately! We were a table of 6 and no one genuinely enjoyed their meals! My sister had the duck it was very dry and un flavorful. My mom had the chicken dish which was also dry and nothing special. For the amount of money we spent I expected a much better quality dining experience. Unfortunately, we will not be dining in this establishment again.

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  7. Jolly

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent prix fix menu and wonderful restaurant!!

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  8. Paul

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was excellent and service was good. The food was surprisingly average and not remotely worth the price. I don’t mind paying their prices, but then expect each course to be very good. The only course that was above average was dessert.

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  9. Ingrid

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight especially when Petar is server! Happy holidays!

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  10. Chris

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing, from the minute you walk in the door till you leave, the service, the food, and the staff all are wonderful.

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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 7001 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 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 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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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