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Shamone, Cape May, NJ

Shamone

4.8
4.8
312 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
♢♢Please be aware, our music is played very loud and contains explicit lyrics, and the lighting is very low. Because of this we do not accommodate children. We are CASH only and BYOB.♢♢


Shamone BYOB offers a multi-course tasting menu experience for dinner, designed for both those in search of a curated culinary adventure and those who simply don’t know what they’re in the mood to eat.

At our 7PM seating, you’ll enjoy fourteen unique recipes and one dessert in an upbeat, party atmosphere with lights down low and the music turned up!

And in the morning, get ready for your day or recover from last night at Cape May’s first Unlimited Brunch! If you’re looking for something more interesting than eggs and bacon, Shamone BYOB Brunch is it.

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2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Dessert, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 7:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Phone number
    09-898 2009
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For more information on hosting a private event at Shamone, please contact us at (609) 778-2650.
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch

What 312 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Best Service

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Best Value

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Great for brunch

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Innovative

  • South Jersey Shore

    Best Overall

  • South Jersey Shore

    Best Service

  • South Jersey Shore

    Best Ambiance

  • South Jersey Shore

    Best Value

  • South Jersey Shore

    Great for brunch

  • South Jersey Shore

    Innovative

  • South Jersey Shore

    Hot spot

312 Reviews
  1. DonnaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The food was delicious!!!

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  2. JohnS

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here, excellent, only 20 seats, recommend getting reservations, BYOB,got a LARGE carafe of O J $8.00. Had about 10 choices for the brunch ! They said small plates, but large portions . You can keep ordering. Shannon our waitress was great, even popped our Champagne cork, for us. Best deal in Cape May$20. Going back next week!

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  3. VIrginiaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent selection of menu items. food was delicious and plentiful, service was prompt, friendly and helpful..

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  4. Anna

    Philadelphia

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cool atmosphere, friendly service, and great food!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was delicious and our waitress was wonderful!

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  6. Marisa

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for a small bachelorette party and this place had a great vibe and we all enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious and well paced throughout the night, the music was loud but we still could hear each other and we were jamming to some great tunes. The ambience was dark and dimly lit but very cool and the waitress was so fun. Would definitely come back again. Overall, a great place to bring a group of friends.

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  7. Trishied

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Just a suggestion.. if you are doing a mystery tapas you need to at least specify it is going to be spicy HOT 😔! It was also extremely cold 😔! I realize tapas is small portions but these portions were barely a bit size ! No I wouldn’t recommend to a friend !

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  8. DawnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, ambience and service were ALL excellent! Can’t wait to go back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great evening! Great food, service and atmosphere.

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  10. DianneA

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is not your average breakfast, this place has taken brunch to another level. We enjoyed everything we tasted but the blackened shrimp and lemon blueberry pancakes were the best.

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  11. kenb

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second time visiting. We love the concept of the small plates and a great variety of dishes. The server was great, explaining each dish and answering any questions. She brought an ice bucket for our BYOB wine. We think the atmosphere and vibe is great, the dining room a little dark with great music. We love it and if didn’t live 10 hours away would visit more often.

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  12. bandpsadventures

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Be ready for a culinary adventure. We had 15 excellent courses. The only near miss was perfectly seared Ahi tuna that needed more flavor on the plate. In addition to the excellent food and beautiful presentation, we also enjoyed the Spotify music selection.

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  13. Stephanie

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was absolutely delicious and the waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and kind. We truly enjoyed our dinner at Shamone!

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  14. kathyl

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a phenomenal brunch at Shamone today. Our server, Shannon, ran the dining room by herself and was fabulous! The food is amazing! Favorites were the ricotta blueberry pancake and the quiche. For $20/pp, we were able to relax and enjoy many options. Can’t wait to return so we can order the rest of the menu!

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  15. DaniG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The environment is lively, energetic and comfortable. The food is unique and delicious. It’s a dining experience you don’t want to miss.

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  16. Ellie

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a unique dinner experience! The waitress was excellent. Each course was tasty and the food presentation was excellent as well. At the end of our meal, the chef came over to each table...very nice touch. The ambiance was perfect (by the way, great playlist!). I recommend Shamone to anyone who has a sense of adventure regarding food. We hope to be back again. P.S. Their brunch is awesome too!

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  17. BirdBugLady

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun and delicious! Great music though a little loud. Loved watching the Chef as he prepared our food.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been coming to Cape May for an annual conference for 25 years. Over this time period, I have been to almost every restaurant located in Cape May with the exception of Shamone. This year I searched for a new place to bring my new partner and found this online. I have to say this restaurant is now my new favorite place. The atmosphere was very trendy and seductive like an old speak easy - very cool. The display of each tapas item was a creative piece of artwork. Each tapas item was filled with flavors that were unique and so delicious. The staff was equally unique and attentive to our needs of food allergies and extremely friendly. We loved that the chef came to our table after our wonderful dining experience. It was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be going back every year and spreading the word about this hidden treasure. 💜

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A M A Z I N G!! Excellent, imaginative, creative! And the music was the vibe 💗

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  20. kava

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time having a spectacular dinner dining experience! The 15 dishes were completely different than the first time. Each dish was unique and perfectly prepared. The sauces and spices and combinations of ingredients are all so interesting and delicious. If you are a picky eater this is not the place for you, but if you love to experiment with a wide range of flavors then this is the place. Very small dining area, great music selections and a fun place with friends. I have also had their brunch two times and it is just as good!

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  21. PaulG

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Amazing experience for any town let alone a beach town. Blacked out room with candles, club level music, which definitely will not appeal to all patrons. Food was very good with multiple small courses, some truly exceptional. One waiter who was just outstanding! Bring plenty of wine because you will be there for at least 2+ hours . Only negative would be sitting on the backless stools for that long. They need to be replaced. Probably the best culinary value I have experienced in Cape May and I have dined there for years and own a home there.

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  22. KatB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food! Great staff. We will be back for breakfast and would like to try their tapas menu

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Interesting vibe with shades drawn and candles - fine cuisine tasting experience - food was excellent - chef comes out to meet you at the end

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  24. BenjaminO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The quantity of food was much less than we expected. The experience was fun, but do not go here with an appetite, and be prepared to possibly have a snack after leaving.

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  25. BeyondNP

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great unique beach spot if you want to try something different

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  26. PeriB

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food!!! looking forward to coming back again with a larger group so that we can try everything on the brunch menu!!

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  27. EmilyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3rd time at Shamone and it always hits! Great music, a great waitress, and always such fun foods! Will be back again VERY soon

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  28. HowardM

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious tasting menu. Creative, fun. Our fourth time this year!!

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  29. Keithaxe

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the “Matinee” experience. This was an abbreviated 7 course instead of 15 course sampling. It was perfect. The service was great, the atmosphere was nice and the food was terrific. Of course, don’t miss out on visiting the Twilight Zone theme bathroom! LOL.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Food quality was significantly decreased from the last three times we have visited the establishment. Me and my partner both were surprised as food had always been very consistent and this trip there were several issues with different courses. In fact, we left early and went in and ate at the blue pig tavern over at Congress Hall, because we were displeased. The staff was friendly, and we did not make them aware as by the time we realize we felt it was too far into the meal, and didn’t want to be perceived negatively.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great time! A little quirky. I think that’s the point, but once you get beyond the initial walk in, it’s fun and delicious! Was “event” dining! Best bang for your Buck in Cape May too!

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  32. LoveCM

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Repeat customers here. We make a point to visit Shamone every time we come to Cape May! Service and food are always top notch! Same with all of the other Kara establishments!

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  33. AMS21

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A completely different way to enjoy fine dining at the shore.

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  34. ThomadD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Atmosphere and food terrific. Only 11 courses vs the 14 they advertise which was disappointing.

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  35. StephanieD

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You will not find an experience like this one in Cape May!!! It is a tasting menu - the food is exceptional. Service was great! Music is just so much fun!! A must do!

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  36. AUSTINA

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Have been here numerous times. Food was good. Service was great. We will be back!

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  37. SLfromCM

    Atlanta Metro

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Innovative concept. Food was well done and ample. Some was too spicy for one of us, a group of 3. Interior was dark and the music was too loud so having a conversation was challenging. Bar stool type seating was uncomfortable. The entire experience took well over 2 hours. A fascinating evening. I would return but the other 2 would not.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very unique concept to try new things. We go every year since we can’t find a place like this near our home.

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  39. ConniM

    Pittsburgh

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible concept, fantastic food. Our best meal by far this week in Cape May. It is a must do!!

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  40. MikeR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service and overall experience was phenomenal. Unlike any other normal dining experience. The food was good but there were a few of the tasting menu items that were boring and bland, leaving us wanting for slightly better results. The desert was also not the best choice and tasted like a box made cupcake.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Shamone is rated 4.8 stars by 312 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Shamone

316 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 7:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Dessert, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch
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