Peter Shields Inn

4.7

7043 Reviews

$50 and over

American

1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people

Apr 19, 2025

April 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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 Business 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 884-9090
Website
http://www.petershieldsinn.com/
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.

Location
1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Wine

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Experiences

PSI Game Dinner: A Feast of Wild Flavors
$145.00 per person
May 7, 2025 only
Join us for a culinary journey that is guaranteed to delight and inspire as we proudly present our upcoming Wild Game Dinner! Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply craving something new,this five-course experience is sure to satisfy your appetite for adventure. Prepare your palate for a symphony of wild flavors expertly curated by our Executive Chef, Keith Mitchell. From Wild Boar to American Bison, each dish celebrates the rich diversity of wild game meats. This event will be a BYOB so grab your best bottle of wine and enjoy! We will also have available our full wine, spirits and beer list. Please note that liquor and beer is not allowed to be brought into the restaurant. Limited Reservations Available – Reserve your table now! This five-course experience will be priced at $145.00 per person. Make your reservation today and prepare to join us on a wild culinary journey like to other!

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$14.00
Maine Lobster Bisque$25.00
Candied Fennel, Maine Lobster
Escargot "Bourguignon"$20.00
Pommes Fondant, Pernod, Gruyere Crisp
Burrata$20.00
Parma Ham, Candied Kumquats, Arugula
Baby Kale & Frisee Caesar Salad$16.00
Crispy Chickpeas, Parmesan, Croutons Roasted Garlic Dressing
Pretzel Dusted Crab Cake$24.00
Mustard Aioli, Tomato Jam
Simply Raw$22.00
Chefs Daily Tartare, Crudo or Ceviche
Market Oysters$25.00
Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Tabasco, Lemon

Second Course

Sea Bass en' Papillote$58.00
Mirin Braised Leeks & Shiitake Mushrooms Truffle Fried Rice
Roasted Liberty Duck Breast "a l' orange"$52.00
Braised Endive, Warm Confit Salad
Ora King Salmon$45.00
Pae, Potato & Prosciutto Ragout Confit Cherry Tomotoes, Cream
Porcini Mushroom Risotto$36.00
Roasted Porcini, Sherry, Pecorino
House Made Rigatoni$45.00
Lamb Bolognaise, Lemon Whipped Ricotta, Basil
Garganelli$44.00
Black Truffle Pesto, Young Parmesan
Roasted Airline Chicken Breast$35.00
Honey Nut Squash Risotto, Fermented Black Bean Butter, Pickled Green Apple & Fennel Salad
Prime NY Strip$68.00
Potato Puree, Baby Carrots, Red Wine Demi
24oz Rib Chop$70.00
Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Broccolini Hotel Butter

To our Valued Guests ...

We have a "Smart Casual" dress code. We kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing swimwear, athleticwear, hats and hooded sweatshirts in our dining rooms. Jackets are not required for gentlemen.
Well-behaved children are welcomed. We kindly ask parents to be considerate of other diners and remove crying or unruly children from the dining room.
The Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is unable to accept Visa gift cards, American Express gift cards, Mastercard gift cards or Discover Card gift cards. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We are no longer a BYOB as of 1/1/25. We now offer a full spirits, wine and beer list. There is a $40 corkage fee for guests who would like to bring in a personal bottle.

What 7,043 people are saying

Peter Shields Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cape May
Best Service
Cape May
Best Ambiance
Cape May
Great for fine wines
Cape May
Romantic
Cape May
Good for special occasions
Cape May
Most Booked

Review summary

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Peter Shields Inn offers an enchanting dining experience with "phenomenal food and service." The elegant atmosphere is complemented by a "fantastic" new cocktail menu and "delicious" dishes crafted by an accomplished chef. Guests rave about the "exceptional" service from staff members like Chris and Sean, making it a "memorable" Cape May destination.

7,043 Reviews

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brian VIP
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best places I have dined. The service was outstanding. Will be back!
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Cathy VIP
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Peter Shields, especially the Zebra Room or out on the porch in season. And now that they have a bar, we like it even more!
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Siham VIP
Philadelphia3 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
There was a problem with the electricity, so we dined by candlelight, it was quite dark... The most embarrassing thing was that the waiter didn't present us with the specialities of the day, which might have been of interest to us. Compared with other regular customers, we were a bit snubbed...
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Jamie
Philadelphia2 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a beautiful restaurant and the service is amazing. Our appetizer, the burrata, was very good, but our meals were less than lackluster. My daughter and I both ordered the lamb Bolognese with rigatoni and it was oddly dry and unflavored for $45! It looked bad and tasted worse. My husband ordered the salmon and the fish was very good,but tiny, and the potatoes that came with it were undercooked and underseasoned. It was a shame to spend that much money for a meal that really wasn’t worth it.
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Daniel
Atlantic City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Petar was an amazing server! Food was delicious and always paced out perfectly! The new cocktail menu is delicious
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Alan
Atlantic City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time back since they added a full-service bar. Excellent selection of wine, spirits, and specialty cocktails. And the food and service were phenomenal as always.
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Kristina
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Relaxing dinner. delicious cocktails, superior service!
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Kristen
Atlantic City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous experience at PSI, food was awesome, waiter was great! Definitely check them out, when in Cape May!
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David VIP
Philadelphia64 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Long time fan of PSI, but this was a highly mediocre meal. It started with poorly made, tiny, weak cocktails from their newly opened bar. $22/cocktail, it better be excellent and they weren’t even close. I had a burrata salad to start; envision deconstructed burrata with a couple sprigs of arugula. The entrees weee just ok. Prices at PSI keep rising and the value keeps sliding. Our server was excellent and apologized for the misdeeds of the mixologist and chef. Maybe ownership should refocus on their business and not be distracted.
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Cindy VIP
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday tonight. We could not have picked any more perfect venue.. Everything was fantastic; the food, the surface, the atmosphere. Dillon was an attentive server perfectly paced out evening. From appetizer to dessert, the meal was spectacular.
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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 7043 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Trenton Avenue
Neighborhood
Cape May
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
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, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.petershieldsinn.com/
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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Peter Shields Inn

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Ora King Salmon

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First Course

Soup of the Day$14.00

Maine Lobster Bisque$25.00

Escargot "Bourguignon"$20.00

Burrata$20.00

Baby Kale & Frisee Caesar Salad$16.00

Pretzel Dusted Crab Cake$24.00

Simply Raw$22.00

Market Oysters$25.00

Second Course

Sea Bass en' Papillote$58.00

Roasted Liberty Duck Breast "a l' orange"$52.00

Ora King Salmon$45.00

Porcini Mushroom Risotto$36.00

House Made Rigatoni$45.00

Garganelli$44.00

Roasted Airline Chicken Breast$35.00

Prime NY Strip$68.00

24oz Rib Chop$70.00

To our Valued Guests ...

We have a "Smart Casual" dress code. We kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing swimwear, athleticwear, hats and hooded sweatshirts in our dining rooms. Jackets are not required for gentlemen.

Well-behaved children are welcomed. We kindly ask parents to be considerate of other diners and remove crying or unruly children from the dining room.

The Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is unable to accept Visa gift cards, American Express gift cards, Mastercard gift cards or Discover Card gift cards. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We are no longer a BYOB as of 1/1/25. We now offer a full spirits, wine and beer list. There is a $40 corkage fee for guests who would like to bring in a personal bottle.

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