Lost Boy

Name: Lost Boy
Address: 314 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ, United States, 08204
Telephone: (609) 898-2009
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 5

5 (1012)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

314 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

⚠Children under 6 years old are welcome to dine before 6PM, however we do NOT provide a children's menu or high chairs, and do not have space to store strollers during dinner service. We apologize for any inconvenience.⚠

BYOB | Cash Only | Smart Casual

Located along the Cape May beachfront, The Lost Boy by YB became the second interaction of YB after 14 years in business. The boutique BYOB in the Kara Restaurant Group collection was initially opened in 2011. Since then, the intimate eatery has offered an evolving menu of contemporary tapas American cuisine, blending comforting food and a cozy atmosphere with upscale service.

Cancelations within 24 hours of your reservation or no shows will be charged $30 per person.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Meat, Fish
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
Phone number
(609) 898-2009
Website
http://www.ybcapemay.com/
Payment options
Cash Only
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter Karapanagiotis
Catering
Catering can be accommodated through Michael Kara Catering. Email info@kararestaurantgroup.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Please call us at 609-898-2009 for information regarding private events at the YB.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
314 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
Neighborhood
Cape May
Cross street
Between Jackson Street & Perry Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The Cape May Trolley will stop at either Jackson Street or Perry Street. Our restaurant is located in between those street, a 15 second walk.
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Hummus$15.00
creamy guacamole salsa, garlic chili oil, focaccia
Panzanella Salad$13.00
tomato, cucumber, croutons, xvoo, lemon
B&B$16.00
blueberry agrodolce, burrata, pistachio, lemon
Kicked Up Mac$16.00
jalapeño cheddar sausage, blackened Mac & cheese
Parma$18.00
chicken parm meatballs, pete’s marinara
Wild “Nacho’s”$17.00
crisp rosemary potatoes, creamy forest mushrooms, truffle, parmesan
Silent L$22.00
grilled salmon, tomato caper sauce
Flat & Shredded$17.00
birria braised pork, shallot, pepper jack cilantro
Filo Wrapped Shrimp$19.00
wasabi, sesame vinaigrette
W.T.F.$16.00
watermelon, tomato, feta, lime-mint sugar, lavender honey
Swordfish Tacos$18.00
wonton, toasted sesame, raspberry vinaigrette

What 1,012 people are saying

Lost Boy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5.0 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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1,012 Reviews

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Jim
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was outstanding! The music and lighting gave it a great vibe.
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Kristi
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
creative menu, definitely not your usual steak, chicken, fish offerings. the food was excellent and plated so beautifully! staff was very attentive and personable. a very wonderful experience. we ate here twice in 3 days!
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Kelly
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore25 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 course prix fix Menu was enchanting. Inventive, delicious dishes.
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Kristina
Columbus4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed every course that was served. Unique and flavorful! Our server was very attentive and timely. He went above and beyond to meet our needs!
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Richard
Philadelphia County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was a complete and utter surprise from presentation to taste. Excellent!!
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Deidre
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
an incredible meal - excellent presentation and flavors - loved everything we had.
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Ellen VIP
Philadelphia County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Each course was delicious. Our food was tasty, innovative, and beautifully presented. Our waiter, Michael, provided friendly and professional service.
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Lisa
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a fun time! Food is always fantastic. Very easy going vibes.
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Noel
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
YB was terrific! The food was delicious, and the service was great! It's a small establishment that packs a big punch. I've been to YB several times, and it doesn't disappoint. Oh, and it's a BYOB. We really enjoyed our experience there.
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Kathy VIP
Philadelphia County52 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent and attentive. Food good could have been hotter. Interesting decor!
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You can order delivery directly from Lost Boy using the Order Direct button in Additional Information section.

Lost Boy is rated 5 stars by 1012 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

314 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

Cross street
Between Jackson Street & Perry Street
Neighborhood
Cape May
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Meat, Fish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The Cape May Trolley will stop at either Jackson Street or Perry Street. Our restaurant is located in between those street, a 15 second walk.
Payment options
Cash Only
Executive chef
Peter Karapanagiotis
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.ybcapemay.com/
Phone number
(609) 898-2009
Catering
Catering can be accommodated through Michael Kara Catering. Email info@kararestaurantgroup.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Please call us at 609-898-2009 for information regarding private events at the YB.

Lost Boy

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Spiced Pork Ribeye

Chicken Parma

Seared Scallops

Menu

Dinner

Hummus$15.00

Panzanella Salad$13.00

B&B$16.00

Kicked Up Mac$16.00

Parma$18.00

Wild “Nacho’s”$17.00

Silent L$22.00

Flat & Shredded$17.00

Filo Wrapped Shrimp$19.00

W.T.F.$16.00

Swordfish Tacos$18.00

What 1,012 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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