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Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ

Peter Shields Inn

4.7 (7179)
$50 and over
American
1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 78 times today

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 Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business 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 metered parking available on our cross street on Beach Avenue & Trenton Avenue. The meters on both Beach & 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 7,179 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Ambiance

  • Cape May

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 enchanting dining experience with "excellent food," "outstanding service," and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the live piano music and the attentive staff, particularly servers like Chris and Dillon. The elegant setting and delectable dishes make it a "must-visit" in Cape May.
7,179 Reviews
  1. teri

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wanted to go and now I have. Excellent. Worthy of all the hype. Everything was perfect. Felt so Special. New fav in Cape May. Special shout out to our Server Chris for his attentiveness knowledge and fun personality!

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  2. Erik

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply fantastic. Food was amazing and the drinks were expertly made.

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  3. lori VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Extreme noise could not hear table conversation nor the waiter … no crab in the halibut rosotto, halibut crudo was tough large pieces, wine bottle prices extremely high after being a byob til this year … have dined there many times this was just not a good experience for the price tag, was always quiet elegance

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  4. Marc

    Philadelphia County51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit, enjoyed the food and drink! Staff was very courteous and attentive. A gem of Cape May!

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  5. Albert VIP

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peter Shields is back. What a great dinner. Food was exceptional. Our waiter Peter was as always tops. He made the night special. Highly recommend this restaurant 

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  6. Hannah

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very good all food was delicious and great service

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  7. Dudley

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peter Shields Inn is the one Cape May experience you don’t want to miss. The ambience, service, hospitality, and amazing food make this the top spot in Cap May. They deliver a consistent experience day in and day out. Be sure to get a reservation in advance, they can book up quickly. Cheers!!!

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  8. Kim

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered octopus appetizer flavors were outrageous but it was chewy. They generously replaced it with oyster appetizer which was delicious! Complimentary roll was just okay! Our main courses were outstanding! Perfect ambiance to celebrate an anniversary!!! Piano was amazing!!!

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  9. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our anniversary. Outstanding experience all around. Food was over the top. So relaxing compared to most places down the shore. Could actually talk without needing to yell.

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  10. Lavonda

    Alabama2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Peter Shields Restaurant. The stately property gave the evening an ambience of fine dining but invited relaxed dining and conversation. Our waiter, Paul, was kind, welcoming and knowledgeable and the entire team made a delicious meal from cocktails thru dessert.

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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 7179 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 78 times today
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 Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking available on our cross street on Beach Avenue & Trenton Avenue. The meters on both Beach & 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
  • 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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