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Washington Inn, Cape May, NJ

Washington Inn

4.8
4.8
9069 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Built in 1840, this Cape May estate 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 Inn's welcoming facade overlooks tree-lined Washington Street in the seaside community 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 anyone's craving for fine dining. Our enticing menu offers the best of American cuisine but with an inventive, upscale edge. Food, Service, and Ambiance, the essential ingredients for dining excellence, are all masterfully blended here at the Washington Inn. Come experience it for yourself!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-5697
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Somm's Table - Sustainable Winemaking

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 16, 2025 only
    3:00 PM
    These events, hosted by our in-house wine team, are capped at 16 guests and held in our cozy Wine Cellar. A complimentary cheese and snack plate is provided. The focus is on enjoying a rare, unique wine alongside fellow wine enthusiasts. Featuring four half-glass pours, Somm's Table creates a relaxed, small-group setting to savor and learn about a luxurious aged library wine or a magnum bottle. This month, we will explore sustainable, organic, biodynamic winemaking pioneers Kistler and Flowers and some of Sonoma’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir terroir.
    Somm's Table - Sustainable Winemaking Photo
  • SOLD OUT Somm's Table: Big Red Love

    $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 16, 2025 only
    3:00 PM
    These events, hosted by our in-house wine team, are capped at 16 guests and held in our cozy Wine Cellar. A complimentary cheese and snack plate is provided. The focus is on enjoying a rare, unique wine alongside fellow wine enthusiasts. Featuring four half-glass pours, Somm's Table creates a relaxed, small-group setting to savor and learn about a luxurious aged library wine or a magnum bottle. Enjoy full-bodied red Napa Library wines and magnums from the 1970s and 1980s, such as Chateau Montelena, Pahlmeyer, Niebaum-Coppola, Karl Lawrence, and J. Rochioli.
    SOLD OUT Somm's Table: Big Red Love Photo

What 9,069 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Overall

  • Cape May

    Best Food

  • Cape May

    Best Service

  • Cape May

    Best Ambiance

  • Cape May

    Romantic

  • Cape May

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape May

    Lively

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Washington Inn in Cape May offers a consistently "wonderful atmosphere" with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing experience," delicious gourmet meals, and attentive staff. Known for its charming ambiance and extensive wine list, the Inn is perfect for celebrating special occasions. Highly recommended for its classic dishes and seasonal additions.

9,069 Reviews
  1. LisaL

    VIP

    New Jersey

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ceasar salad was a bit underwhelming. Leaves were a bit tough and not enough cheese in the salad. Also, the salad could have used one additional ingredient to make it complete! On the other hand, the beets with feta foam was excellent.

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  2. Karen

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to the Washington Inn all the time. Last night was a very bad experience. And it was Valentine’s Day. They changed the menu, prices went up and the dishes got smaller. My husband got the Delicata squash Dish it was actually disgusting and not edible. The quinoa in the Delicata squash was so greasy and over spiced. We don’t mind paying these prices but please have edible things on the menu.

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  3. Michele

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was disappointed my steak was very good / but for that price - it came with about 2 tablespoons spoons of mash potatoes & no vegetable - also no salad offered - I would not have minded paying for a salad offered a side veg but never offered

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  4. Joe

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was great. She was very friendly, was checking on us to make sure everything was ok.

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the Galentines Wine and Chocolate Event. Everything was delicious!

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  6. Theresa

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Valentines's Day chocolate and wine bar was wonderful! The food we enjoyed at the bar afterwards was delicious, as was my dirty martini!

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  7. Lucy and Mark

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    117 reviews

    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed celebrating my friend's birthday at the Washington Inn. The mushroom soup was amazing! We would also recommend the salmon and crab cake entrees. Our server was so thoughtful to bring sorbet with a birthday candle at the end of the meal, topping off a wonderful birthday celebration. Thank you!

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  8. John

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was top notched and well prepared. Our server Roxie was attentive and took good care of us.

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  9. Kathe

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    427 reviews

    5.0

    427 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great restaurant with a consistently sound kitchen that produces wonderful flavors and a friendly and professional staff that strives for you to have an enjoyable evening. Although it has a liquor license, the staff is great at recommending wine within your price range and we find the food prices to be lower and serving sizes larger than many of the BYOBs in town. We highly recommend the Washington Inn.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! A+ From a perfect Old Fashioned, to fresh plump oysters to perfectly cooked filet mignon and short ribs, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, our service and the entire elegant dining experience!

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FAQs

Washington Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 9069 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 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Washington Inn

801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jefferson & Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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