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Secondo, Cape May, NJ

Secondo

4.7 (3140)
$30 and under
Italian
991 Ocean Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
In Italian, the word, Secondo means “the second part of a duet.” When we opened Panico’s Bistro, we knew we wanted to eventually add some harmony to our original melody and so, Secondo is the continuation of our long-standing tradition to serve classic Italian cuisine in concert with Mediterranean influences right here in Cape May County. Nested beautifully on the bay, enjoy dinner and hand-handcrafted cocktails; inside in our sophisticated dining room or outside on our covered patio next to the harbor and water.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability. We will do our best to accommodate requests for seating preferences and/or outside dining, but they cannot be guaranteed based on limited outdoor seating. Outdoor dining may have additional wait times. Two bars (seasonal) are available to enjoy cocktails and wine should you arrive early for your reservation.
For parties greater than eight or private events, please call 609-600-2115.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,140 people are saying

Secondo 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Hot spot

  • Cape May

    Great for fine wines

  • Cape May

    Great for scenic views

  • Cape May

    Lively

  • Cape May

    Italian

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Secondo offers an "outstanding" dining experience with a unique menu and "perfect" cocktails, ideal for special occasions. The service is consistently praised as attentive, with waitstaff like Andrew and Angelina receiving standout mentions. The atmosphere is lively, though sometimes "very loud." Fresh ingredients and "delicious" dishes make it a Cape May favorite.
3,140 Reviews
  1. Richard

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, everything was great...with one exception. I ordered grilled octopus for my appetizer. It is $23.00 (not cheap). When it arrived at the table I was tempted to ask the server if a piece had fallen off the plate between the kitchen and our table. It was two small, skinny pieces of octopus. Definitely NOT worth the cost. I have ordered the grilled octopus appetizer at Panico's Bistro before. There I got a generous portion, so much so that I could share it with others and still have a delightful experience. But not last night at Secondo's. From now on I will stick with the Battered Jersey appetizer and avoid being disappointed. Everything else was terrific and Daniel provided excellent service!

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  2. Jane VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This wasn’t one of my favorite trips to Secondo, though I’ve been going for years. Our server was cheerful and friendly enough, but forgot a few things, like a plate of lemons, an appetizer, and to serve the salad with the sauce on the side. The gimlet from the outside bar was gin mixed with something salty, probably margarita mix. We sent it back and the second one was properly made. For the price, those things shouldn’t happen. Maybe it was the holiday rush. Bus staff were attentive and on point. The outside deck is boiling hot if you’re not seated in the shade before sunset. Food was decent but the overall experience was underwhelming.

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  3. Sheryl

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was not sure what to expect based on mixed reviews, but our experience was very good. We ordered specials for soup, salad, appetizers and main course and all were delicious and fairly priced. Our server Tom was very good even though he was managing quite a few tables.

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  4. Cori

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Too few waiters for a busy restaurant. Food was good but not great. You have to ask for bread to be served.

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  5. Nicole

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time, we were seated right away and our server, Sam, was very friendly and helpful. We had the strawberry salad, house salad, chicken parmigiana and lemon chicken. Everything was delicious.

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  6. Gary

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful night perfect for sitting outside with a great view. Everything was delicious. Everyone loved their meal

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  7. Sam

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    That place never disappoints..great food great atmosphere LOVE IT

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  8. Nicole

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and food was delish! Cocktails were beautiful!

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  9. Natacha

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute restaurant on the water behind fisheries with inside, outside and bar seating. You can only get brick oven pizza at the bar, according to our menu and waiter. The appetizers were mediocre. The mozzarella salad (Caprese everywhere else) needed salt. The tomato feta bruschetta had too much honey and not enough salt. We found where they used ALL of the salt - the cream of crab soup. So salty it burned going down. There were so many off menu specials, they should have printed a specials menu. Our waiter rattled them off so fast, we could barely hear him and comprehend what the dish was. We stuck with the regular dishes. The chicken parm and Cavatappi pasta dishes were the best of the meal - worth coming back just for those two dishes. Our waiter was as green as they come. He didn’t know how to uncork a wine bottle at the table next to ours - the patron had to help him fix his mess and then wait for glasses. Who brings a bottle of wine to a table and no glasses!? Other servers seemed on the ball. It’s possible we might return.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New Jersey7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal and service High end Italian cuisine, excellent professional service Beautiful decor

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FAQs

Secondo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 600-2115.

Secondo is rated 4.7 stars by 3140 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
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today
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991 Ocean Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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