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Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ

Peter Shields Inn

4.7
4.7
7027 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 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.
  • 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

What 7,027 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peter Shields Inn offers a charming, elegant dining experience in Cape May, known for its "amazing flavors" and "outstanding food." Guests frequently commend the "exceptional service" and "beautiful setting," enhanced by live piano music. With consistent quality and a BYOB policy, PSI remains a top choice for special occasions.

7,027 Reviews
  1. Rosemary VIP

    New Jersey64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service!!! The pasta bolognese was delicious

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  2. Chuck VIP

    Philadelphia23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in Cape May- Always Top Notch Food and Service! -Excellent pianist who plays all evening! They now have a liquor license- very good drinks

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  3. Denise VIP

    Atlantic City43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good! Service was excellent. Chris was our waiter. He is soo nice and friendly and went above and beyond !

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  4. Matthew VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peter Shields is always an excellent dining experience! The staff is always impeccable - the food prepared with precision and the drinks outstanding! We were given a corner table in the 1st dining area and Pete was our server. He was attentive, but allowed space and time for an enjoyable experience.

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  5. chris

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an enjoyable night with great food . Our server was attentive without being overbearing

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  6. Gerald

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall it was a very elegant night out. Wonderful lobster bisque and crabcake. My husband’s surf and turf was beyond excellent; my sea bass didn’t quite hit the mark—death by chocolate was the saving grace. We were seated between 2 other couples on a bank— made conversation difficult—should have requested a table to have a more intimate feel. Our server couldn’t have done more to satisfy our needs. We will return, but be more conscious of seating next time.

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  7. Bruce

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure eating here. It’s such a warm, romantc and classy destination. Went there to celebrate my wife’s birthday and they graciously provided a warm romantic table by the fire. The corkage fee was pricey (they charged me $40 vs the advertised price of $25) but they graciously decanted my 15 yo cab when the cork broke. The only criticism was that the warm-water lobster with the surf-&-turf was very bland…unfortunately a casualty of warm water lobster (let’s commit to live lobster from main shall we?) Would not hesitate to go again! Love it there!

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  8. Walter Robert VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was as close to an event as possible. From the arriving there to leaving a finished meal, the experience was memorable. When good money is spent you want an experience and this was one. We drove over 100 miles for the experience. I cannot separate all parts of the mammal and describe adequately, but can report we cannot wait to return.

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  9. Julie VIP

    Atlantic City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our granddaughter’s 14th birthday last night, as Peter Shields is always a special place for us. The service by Peter was excellent, the ambiance delightful and the 4 of us agreed our dinners were perfect. Wonderful evening! And we were surprised to discover that they have acquired a liquor license and now offer cocktails and a wine list. Nice addition!

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  10. justme1

    Atlantic City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and the staff was wonderful. My husband was happy with his meal and it did look very good. My meal however was terrible. I had the risotto with salmon. The salmon was ok I guess although it could have been cooked longer. The risotto was terrible. It seemed to have more peas than rice. The rice was too firm, which was odd because it was drowning in liquid. It was more like a soup. I didn't complain or send it back because that is something I just don't do. I will just never go back.

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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 7027 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 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
  • 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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