Peter Shields Inn

Name: Peter Shields Inn
Address: 1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United States, 08204
Telephone: (609) 884-9090
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5208 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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7:00 PM

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(609) 884-9090

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 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
Carl Messick
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.
Private party contact
Amy Gotthardt: (609) 884-9090

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 and Doug Williams pianists.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Cream of Jersey Asparagus$17.00
Truffle Crème Fraiche, Baby Greens
Burrata Cheese$17.00
Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Mache, Pistachio Dust, Aged Balsamic Drizzle
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$29.00
Grand Marnier Brioche French Toast, Almond Granola, Kumquat Marmalade, Cherry Purée
Market Oysters$27.00
Finger Lime Caviar Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce
Blue Fin Tuna Tartare$18.00
Chili Nuoc Cham, Daikon, Cucumber, White Soy Dressing, Kohlrabi Micros
PSI Charcuterie Board$24.00
Whole Grain Mustard, Pickled Vegetables, Marinated Olives, Toast Points
PSI Cheese Board
Honey Roasted Nuts, Toast Points, Seasonal Fruit & Compote
- Three Cheese$24.00
- w/ Charcuterie$40.00
Wild Asparagus Panzanella Salad$16.00
Spring Arugula, Cucumber, Watermelon Radish, Feta Cheese, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Oregano White Balsamic Aioli

Second Course

Big Glory Bay NZ King Salmon$40.00
Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Risotto, Yuzu Lemon Curd
Alaskan Halibut$45.00
Piquillo Peppers, Spring Peas, Pearl Onions, House Made Potato Gnocchi, Maple Balsamic Brown Butter
Crispy Branzino$38.00
Mint Raita, Mediterranean Summer Cous Cous Salad
Grilled Pork Tenderloin$36.00
Chorizo Spiced Fingerling Hash, Swiss Chard, Ramps, Black Garlic Salsa Verde
Roasted Lancaster Chicken Breast$35.00
Corn Crema, Fava Bean Succotash, Parmesan Risotto
10 oz. Filet Mignon$68.00
Herb Potato Purée, Broccolini, Roasted Carrots, Bordelaise
10 oz. Hanger Steak$46.00
Herb Potato Purée, Broccolini, Roasted Carrots, Bordelaise
18 oz. Dry Aged KC Strip Steak$78.00
Herb Potato Purée, Broccolini, Roasted Carrots, Bordelaise
24 oz. Prime Cowboy$79.00
Herb Potato Purée, Broccolini, Roasted Carrots, Bordelaise

To our Valued Guests ...

The Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is a BYOB establishment.
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.

What 5,208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Bonsterr
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at this restaurant. Our server, Sean, was wonderful. He made several recommendations, and all were spot on. We had the halibut, and the toffee pudding. Both were delicious. We look forward to our next visit.
SF
StevenF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Peter took such great care of us. The food was amazing and the atmosphere is just as great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect
JV
JohnV
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is consistently delicious and creative. Service is top notch in a warm atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as usual
CT
ChuckT
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place with good food. A little pricey but very good quality. Outstanding service. Only thing was the coffee was burnt.
KK
KitKai89
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hi! We love Peter Shields Inn! We’ve been coming here for a decade! This time we were seated at a very noisy crowded table. I asked to be moved and it was no problem, to a quieter area. Perfect!
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NOTWORTHTHETRIP
Atlantic City
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful. The new chef is terrific with his new ideas. Enjoyed my halibut, cooked to perfection. Thank you.
J
Jackie
Philadelphia
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Enjoy Peter Shields however difficult to get reservations. I booked 10 days before in the middle of May and could only get a 5:00 reservation. Food is very good— service is good also.
CA
CAMILLEK
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and ambiance our waiter, Brian, was friendly and made sure we were comfortable
FL
FrankL
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
PSI has been our favorite, but we thought the restaurant was not quite the same during COVID as before. But last night, I took my college mates there for the first time. OMG, PSI's got their mojo back! Every morsel was a tickle to the palate. Flavors we'd never had. Congrats, PSI. We'll be back, again. Hearty recommendations to all.
M
Matt
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place was picturesque and the service (Peter) was outstanding. Despite there being a full house you had a sense of intimacy. The delivery of food was well paced and well prepared. A true gem in the crown of Cape May.
ST
StarrT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The filet mignon was excellent. Ordered it med rare and it was tender and buttery.
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hugh
Philadelphia
91 reviews
vip
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service, beautiful atmosphere, BYOB (which saves $), and beautiful live piano music. Now if only it were handicapped accessible my wife wouldn't have had to carry my walker up (& down) many steps.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still the best in Cape May…
JG
JeffreyG
New York Area
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful experience Beautiful ambiance Delicious food Attentive service completely satisifying
SH
SteveH
Seattle
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I received a gift card here for our wedding, so upon getting the chance to go out for a date night: Peter Shields Inn delivered! The food was terrific, the service was great, and the pianist took requests and played everything we suggested. We'd happily return and would definitely recommend for a special occasion or family dinner night out!
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Monkey
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place. Beautiful, excellent food. Live piano music. Was a great place for birthday dinner.
R
Roadwarrior
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superior food quality ! Prepared perfectly! Good menu choices. BYO makes it a great place to dine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner-first visit although highly recommended by our daughter who owns a summer home and in Cape May Excellent dinners!
GR
GretR
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food ( Octopus appetizer and Halibut entree) was exquisite. Tender and moist. For hearing impaired patrons it was a relief to be able to have a normal conversation at your table, since the noise level was remarkably low
PD
PamelaD
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated on the porch which might have contributed to the lower noise level. It was bright and beautiful out there! Mother’s Day brunch options were varied and plentiful and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We’ll definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely Mother’s Day brunch here with my daughter. Dillon was our server and as always everything was timed perfectly. Never feel rushed here and all of our dishes were spot on in seasoning, preparation and presentation. Highly recommended if you haven’t yet had the pleasure.
TF
TowsonFoodie
Baltimore
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious from start to finish! The beet salad and branzino were the best! Our server, Peter, was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have had my birthday at Peter Shields for the last 5 years. I love the food, the atmosphere and the wait staff. Absolutely couldn’t say enough fabulous things about this place.
DA
DAVEY
Philadelphia
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent.!
RS
RichS
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmosphere, service & Food was excellent.... Definitely will be back..
AV
AVBAMG
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been enjoying Peter Shield’s Inn & Restaurant (PSI), for over 16+ years, usually coming for long weekends. We stay at the Inn and have dinner and breakfast (or brunch) there during our stay. The quality level of the food, its professional preparation and attentive wait service has always been consistently top notch. At our most recent stay in May 2022, we learned that the previous excellent chef has moved on. We are very pleased to report that the new chef and kitchen staff are continuing to maintain the top quality level that had been established at PSI, with some delicious new menu additions. During this post-COVID period where it is difficult finding restaurant wait staff, the waiters/waitresses now working at PSI are providing a friendly, attentive, competent and professional level of service. We especially enjoy sitting in the white-painted, southern enclosed porch, since it provides excellent bright natural light, along with mesmerizing views of the surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Also, PSI is now serving a good selection of NJ wines, but we still prefer to bring our own wine (BYOB), allowing us to make an elegant meal experience just that more so, as well as being more affordable, compared to 100%+ marked up international wine lists at many other restaurants. All in all, we highly recommend PSI for a most wonderful dinner in a traditional, elegant and attractive former circa-1907, Georgian-style, grand private home, fronting on Beach Avenue and overlooking the Jersey Shore.
J
Jojo
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
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HeatherO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic time! This was our first time here and we can’t wait to go back!! Our waiter Sean was wonderful, the food was excellent and the table and ambiance was perfect! I would highly recommend!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience with the family for Mother's Day! Delicious food and exceptional service... Highly recommended!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
The service was amazing as usual. We ordered the rib eye for two and it was over cooked. We were disappointed because the steak was sliced so it was obvious it was overdone and they served it anyway. We ordered medium rare and it was served medium to medium well. The staff was apologetic and took accountability. It won’t stop us from coming back but probably would not order this again.
c
carolhuck
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was delicious service excellent. Had the potato leek bisque soup and the king salmon tartar appetizers. Dinner was the crispy branzino and 10 Oz hanger steak perfect. Night was so enjoyable
DM
DanM
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from Sean! Loved the strip steak
J
Jenl
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places! Dinner was delicious and service impeccable as usual!
TF
TowsonFoodie
Baltimore
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first dinner at Peter Shields since the new Chef, Carl Messick, took over. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated! We will be back again for sure!
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gturner228
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious dinner last night, and everything was superb. The potato leek soup had just the right texture and flavor, and our entrees (the halibut and the branzino) were excellent. Peter was our server, and he was attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back!
LM
LindaM
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is great. Served piping hot. Service is very good. Enjoyable evening!
m
mamacas
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The service was impeccable. We had a beautiful view and everyone was very friendly.
BY
BenY
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, great food at a terrific price point! Beautiful place and truly a magnificent time and experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Peter Shields Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-9090.

Peter Shields Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 5208 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 884-9090

1301 Beach Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Trenton Avenue
Neighborhood
Cape May
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Carl Messick
Entertainment
Kahlil Gunther and Doug Williams pianists.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Entertainment, 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.
Private party contact
Amy Gotthardt: (609) 884-9090

Peter Shields Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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First Course

Cream of Jersey Asparagus$17.00

Burrata Cheese$17.00

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$29.00

Market Oysters$27.00

Blue Fin Tuna Tartare$18.00

PSI Charcuterie Board$24.00

PSI Cheese Board

Wild Asparagus Panzanella Salad$16.00

Second Course

Big Glory Bay NZ King Salmon$40.00

Alaskan Halibut$45.00

Crispy Branzino$38.00

Grilled Pork Tenderloin$36.00

Roasted Lancaster Chicken Breast$35.00

10 oz. Filet Mignon$68.00

10 oz. Hanger Steak$46.00

18 oz. Dry Aged KC Strip Steak$78.00

24 oz. Prime Cowboy$79.00

To our Valued Guests ...

The Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is a BYOB establishment.

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.

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