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Union Park

Name: Union Park
Address: 727 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ, United States, 08204
Telephone: (609) 884-8811
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3519 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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Across from the ocean, this elegant dining room serves classic American food with a special touch. Union Park Dining Room received New Jersey Monthly Magazine 2005 thru 2018 Critics Choice Award as one of the best restaurants in New Jersey. Working his magic behind the scenes, chef John Schatz has overseen the kitchens of some sophisticated eateries in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, including the former Maureen's in Cape May. The large, spacious dining rooms with their fireplaces, cherry & mahogany furniture & antique fixtures are romance personified. Settle in for a memorable meal. Open Table Diner's Choice Award 2010-2020
Private dining rooms available from 8 to 80 guests.
Banquet Facilities: Located in the historic Hotel Macomber, union park dining room is available for both casual & elegant parties, receptions, special occasion dinners or complete weddings. Our facility can host groups up to 130 people, depending on the type of reception you des

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 884-8811
Website
http://unionparkdiningroom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Schatz
Catering
Private dining rooms available from 8 to 45 guests. Please call (609) 884-8811 for details.
Private party facilities
Private dining available for groups of 8 to 45 persons in one of our three intimate private dining rooms or the outside verandah. Special menus available upon request. Complete buyouts for the entire restaurant are available for groups for up to 135 guests.
Private party contact
Bob Dimitrov: (609) 884-8811

Location
727 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
Neighborhood
Cape May
Cross street
Howard Street
Parking details
on street only
Public transit
n/a
Entertainment
n/a
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Caesar
romaine, focaccia crouton
Beets
chevre, sunflower seed, herb vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare
seaweed salad, pineapple relish, masago, wasabi lime, wonton crisp
THai Rock Shrimp
garlic, celeriac, cucumbers, thai style dressing, sriracha aioli
Crab Cake
smoked tomato jam, pepper remoulade
Burrata
heirloom tomato, prosciutto, balsamic crema

Additional Starters / Not available for take out

Available as an additional course only / no substitutions

Foie Gras$30.00
Seared, almond apple cake, preserves, maple bourbon glaze
Oysters$24.00
6 oysters, on the half shell, cucumber mignonette, wasabi granita

Second Course

Blackened Redfish
creamy crawfish risotto, basil oil, corn milk crème friache
St. Laurent Salmon
crab & cucumber salad, basmati rice, avocado crema
North American Lobster
twin 4 oz. butter poached lobster tails, lobster saffron risotto, lemon crème fraiche, pancetta
Vegetable
roasted carrots, sweet chili curried broccoli, roasted garlic ricotta
Chicken
french cut, chicken breast, boursin, yukons, haricot vert, au jus
Duck Trio
duck breast, farro confit, frisee, pear, crackling, shaved foie, pomegranette glaze
Dry Aged Pork Chop
14 oz, char grilled, pork shoulder Rilette, bacon, apple onion compote
Short Rib
roasted garlic au jus, gremolata, balsamic onions, yukons
Flat Iron Steak
8 oz. mustard crema, arugula, truffle manchego frites, chimichurri
Filet Mignon
char grilled, point reyes blue cheese, balsamic onions, haricots verts, yukons +10 Up Charge
Dry Aged Ribeye / Market Price
32 day dry aged rib eye, 16 oz prime grade , truffle frites, black garlic butter, sauce aupoivre

Third Course

Crème Brulee
rich velvety custard, burnt sugar crust
Chocolate Tart
chocolate ganche, shortbread crust pistachio bark
Fruit Tart
vanilla custard, kiwi, peaches, plums, crispy phyllo
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
carmelized cheesecake, blueberry bourbon compote
Ice Cream or Sorbet

Sides

4 Oz. Lobster$22.00
Haricots Verts$8.00
Risotto$15.00
Blue Cheese$8.00
Anchovies$5.00
Whipped Potato$10.00
Lump Crab$22.00

Cape May Winery

hand crafted premium NJ wines, estate grown and bottled in Cape May, sold by the bottle

White Wines

2021 Sauvignon Blanc$37.00
2021 Chardonnay$39.00
2021 Albarino$38.00

Rose

2021 Lighthouse Blush / Sweet$30.00
Cape May Rose / Dry

Red Wines

2019 Cape May Red$33.00
2019 Merlot$40.00
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon$41.00
2019 Syrah$45.00

What 3,519 people are saying

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
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore
Romantic
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore
Contemporary American
South Jersey Shore
Romantic
South Jersey Shore
Good for special occasions

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful New Year’s Eve dinner at Union Park. The room was beautifully decorated and the food was amazing, as usual.
KP
KennyP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
Food, service and atmosphere were very good. Overall, we had a very nice experience and I would return. However if I'm being fair, the quality of the food as compared to the price was not a very good value. Union Park is a very nice experience, but the dining standard in Cape May is set high and I think we will try something else next New Year's eve.
c
catherineb
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent menu in our opinion, lobster tails were exceptional as was everything we ordered. Our server was wonderful, checking often to make sure we were pleased with everything. It was so much better than most new years dinner experiences. A fine restaurant!
J
Jazzdrums
Philadelphia
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Considering That Cape May has a number of five star restaurants, Union Park should probably get a six. Is one of the best restaurants not just in Cape May but on the East Coast. We had a wonderful seafood chowder, plus interesting, and excellent duck and lobster tails from Maine lobsters. The service was prompt, confident, friendly, and attentive. We particularly like the fact that one of the servers with someone from Ukraine.
b
bldbeach
Philadelphia
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our New Year's Eve celebration with our son and his lady. The food and service were wonderful, we were not rushed, and all had different selections from the fixed price menu. While somewhat expensive it was worth every penny! We dine here several times in a year and always have a great meal!
JF
JenniferF
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The service was exceptional. Ambiance was nice. I enjoyed the burata. My husbands crab cake was not very good. It was soft and a little fishy. It looked and felt like it was heated in a microwave. His lobster was cooked to perfection. My short rib was awful. So overcooked that I couldn’t eat it. Desert was very good. The crème brûlée was delicious and the perfect temperature.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Date night Union Park was recommended by a friend who rates It her favorite restaurant in Cape May. Excellent meal!
K
Kathyp
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
4.0
95 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Beautiful historic building with fireplaces and decorated nicely for the holidays. Pre-fixe menu is a little pricy but had a decent amount of choices.
1
12ar12
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an incredible first-time experience! We would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautifully decorated for Christmas and the food plus service was incredible.
SM
SloMo
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening at the "Park." Exquisitely prepared and presented seafood and deserts. Wait staff was friendly, with highly attentive service. A wonderful experience for our party of 6.
B
Bill
Philadelphia
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Best staff, great food, value terrific. Best place to eat in Cape May!
a
avidtraveler
Atlantic City
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We enjoyed our experience at Union Park. They offer a 3 course menu with great choices. They service is attentive and the ambiance very pleasant.
L
Lori
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Girls weekend! Shopping and a great place for dinner and wind down. Two of us had the crab cake appetizer at hat was great and one had the Thai Rock Shrimp. For dinner we had the lobster tails and the short ribs. Both were delicious! Finally we all had the. Crème Brûlée for dessert!!! A lovely place and great service!!
RT
RayT
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My Waitress was outstanding and the food is exceptional!! Definitely coming back. Great experience.
M
Mana
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shirley our waitress was lovely. Our dining experience was wonderful. Union Park is such a happy restaurant. ❤️
CR
CharlesR
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Redfish was great. My wife had lobster and loved it. Everything was delicious
BS
BruceS
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Top notch cuisine and professional, courteous service from experienced wait staff.
SW
SammieW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Would definitely go back again. Delicious food. Wonderful ambiance.
t
tomj
Atlantic City
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the beet salad was presented well and taste was delicious. the four lobster tails were easy to remove from tails and moist and tasty
DB
DeniseB
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at Union Park. The food was amazing, ambience, warm and inviting and service couldn’t have been better.Highly recommend!
e
ejdamdelco
Philadelphia
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We came here for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a pre-fixe menu, 3 courses. The food was very good! It's a beautiful dining room in an Inn typical of Cape May. Beautiful old Victorian decor and a front porch. You can hear the waves from the porch as it is right on Beach Ave. This is a BYOB but they do not really advertise as such because I believe they would rather you purchase the local winery wines they have by the bottle there. I am glad they are supporting local however we did bring out own bottles.
HS
HS9595
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with a friend for Thanksgiving dinner and Union Park did not disappoint! Despite it being a full and busy night, service was fast, polite, and impeccable. Food was all delicious and well-prepared. We enjoyed everything very much.
JD
JoeDoc
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants! Great food-great service-nice people-great view! In addition to many times throughout the year-Union Park has now become our Thanksgiving dinner tradition!
LA
LAmerucan
New Orleans
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten here three or four times . It is always a great dining experience. We had the same excellent waitress as our last visit . It is just a great place and must stop in a Cape May visit
JJ
JeanJ
New England
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with excellent food. Service top notch.
KS
KarenS
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were so delighted to be here at Thanksgiving. We had lobster and short ribs. The food and service were wonderful. It was just lovely sitting out on the porch.
K
Kaylh
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were both excellent. Filet Mignon was very tender and perfectly seasoned. The Tuna tartare was excellent as were my husband’s Thai rock shrimp and Salmon entree. Desserts were deliciously decadent.
IB
IngerB
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Union Park was outstanding. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Staff couldn’t have been nicer!
DM
DonnaM
Philadelphia
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious appetizers, outstanding main course and decadent desserts! Impeccable service!
C
mariaC
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious menu is a pre fix and all the choices were great it’s a byob which is nice the ambiance and the staff were great would definitely recommend this restaurant for a nice night out
RR
RickR
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Literally the best Filet mignon I have ever had (and I’m in my sixties). All the food was prepared with care and was delicious. The service was impeccable and the decor and atmosphere was perfect. Al in all a great evening. And all this in the off season. My compliments to all.
J
Jamie
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Service was attentive and atmosphere very relaxing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service.
TC
TomC
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around but we've noticed portions are smaller than they used to be.
C
Carol
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and atmosphere were great. Would go back again.
PG
PilarG
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance. Recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service!! Filet was perfectly medium and the lobster tails were also prepared to perfection. Service was delightful. Checked in on us frequently but not annoyingly so. Quiet ambiance with nice music for the setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there, and had a gift certificate (so bonus!). Best meal we had in while. Tuna tartare appetizer was amazing! Short ribs were tender and delicious. Everyone else thoroughly enjoyed their meals. And the basque cheesecake was perfect. Definitely will be going back.
MZ
MichaelZ
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant, outstanding food, quiet and comfortable ambience, attentive service. Would definitely recommend!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

Union Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-8811.

Union Park is rated 4.7 stars by 3519 OpenTable diners.

Union Park does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

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727 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

Cross street
Howard Street
Neighborhood
Cape May
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
on street only
Public transit
n/a
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
John Schatz
Entertainment
n/a
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://unionparkdiningroom.com/
Phone number
(609) 884-8811
Catering
Private dining rooms available from 8 to 45 guests. Please call (609) 884-8811 for details.
Private party facilities
Private dining available for groups of 8 to 45 persons in one of our three intimate private dining rooms or the outside verandah. Special menus available upon request. Complete buyouts for the entire restaurant are available for groups for up to 135 guests.
Private party contact
Bob Dimitrov: (609) 884-8811

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Union Park

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Crab Cake

Oysters

Crème Brulee

First Course

Caesar

Beets

Tuna Tartare

THai Rock Shrimp

Crab Cake

Burrata

Additional Starters / Not available for take out

Foie Gras$30.00

Oysters$24.00

Second Course

Blackened Redfish

St. Laurent Salmon

North American Lobster

Vegetable

Chicken

Duck Trio

Dry Aged Pork Chop

Short Rib

Flat Iron Steak

Filet Mignon

Dry Aged Ribeye / Market Price

Third Course

Crème Brulee

Chocolate Tart

Fruit Tart

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Ice Cream or Sorbet

Sides

4 Oz. Lobster$22.00

Haricots Verts$8.00

Risotto$15.00

Blue Cheese$8.00

Anchovies$5.00

Whipped Potato$10.00

Lump Crab$22.00

Cape May Winery

White Wines

2021 Sauvignon Blanc$37.00

2021 Chardonnay$39.00

2021 Albarino$38.00

Rose

2021 Lighthouse Blush / Sweet$30.00

Cape May Rose / Dry

Red Wines

2019 Cape May Red$33.00

2019 Merlot$40.00

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon$41.00

2019 Syrah$45.00

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