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The Blue Pig Tavern, Cape May, NJ

The Blue Pig Tavern

4.6 (3704)
$30 and under
American
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 210 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Gather at the Blue Pig Tavern, our distinctive restaurant tucked in the corner of Congress Hall. Known for hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites, its name derives from a gambling parlor sited in Congress Hall in the mid-1800s. Earlier still, in the 1700s, Elias Hughes operated a tavern for whalers on this site. It was the first tavern in Cape May. Today, we offer timeless classics and new seasonal delights with ingredients that are always farm-fresh.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-8422
  • Website
    http://www.caperesorts.com/congress-hall/blue-pig-tavern
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Blue Pig Tavern offers private facilities for groups up to 250 guests. See more: http://www.caperesorts.com/capemay/weddingsevents/
  • Location
    200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Cross street
    Perry Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available. Meter parking also available on the street.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music takes place at the Brown Room (adjacent to the Blue Pig Tavern). See website for live performances: http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/brownroom/entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Private dining in our new 1816 Room

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an intimate and elegant experience in our new private dining area, "The 1816 Room." A perfect atmosphere for small gatherings of 10-16 guests being served from our Blue Pig Tavern menu.

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What 3,704 people are saying

The Blue Pig Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Most Booked

  • Cape May

    Great for brunch

  • Cape May

    Kid-friendly

  • Cape May

    Great for fine wines

  • Cape May

    American

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blue Pig Tavern offers a charming dining experience with "exceptional food" and "friendly professional service." Known for its diverse menu and "excellent presentation," this historic spot at Congress Hall features both indoor and outdoor seating options. It's "family-friendly" and perfect for special occasions. Make a reservation for an unforgettable meal!
3,704 Reviews

  1. Laura

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was very good. Steak was done right. We ate in the main room, and the noise level was overwhelming! Could not hear anything or talk with ease. Most likely would not eat there again unless we were outside.

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  2. Audrey

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    food was mediocre @ best, seated next to screeching baby with oblivious parents and 3 other young sibs…loud on top of loud. complimentary bread best thing on menu. handsome waiters

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  3. Laura VIP

    New Jersey10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you, Jackie, for your kindness and lovely disposition! Such a lovely person and we are so appreciative that you accommodated our party of 5 so quickly when we were an hour early for our breakfast reservation. Dan, our server, was great! Friendly and attentive. Thank you BP for another wonderful dining experience.

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  4. Lynn VIP

    Philadelphia County54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, William, did a great job! Totally enjoyed our breakfast!

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  5. Helen

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked a last minute outside table on a very busy Friday night. As soon as we arrived a huge thunderstorm made everyone dinning outside run inside. TBP staff was so accommodating and seated us inside along with the other rain soaked diners. Crab cake and grouper specials were excellent, both a 5 star presentation. That’s a hard thing to achieve in a town known for amazing seafood. It was a bit loud inside but then again so was the rain and thunder. Good for large families, or dinner for two. We’ll be back soon!

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  6. Gerrilynn

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Me, my wife and mother in law come there frequently when on vacation. Last night we had a reservation at 7:30 we were seated promptly, we ordered our drinks and food at the same time because we already knew what we wanted. Our food did not come out until 8:20 while other tables who sat after were getting thermos food. My wife ordered a medium well steak in which she repeated 3 times (due to a language barrier on the waiters side) when the steak came out almost an hour later, it was incredibly rare. We sent it back only to receive another one slightly more cooked but still very bloody. At this point myself and mother in law were done our food and now had to wait for my wife’s new plate (she changed it to something different since the steak was obviously an issue) we always have a great experience but this time was not. Food is always amazing but this time (if it was our first) we wouldn’t come back.

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  7. Jenny

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with great ambiance and food !!

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  8. Cindy VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anastasia was an awesome server!!! Just a perfect evening.

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  9. Sarah

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, our server was attentive and kind. We just happened upon this restaurant and got a table and we are so glad we ate there! We will be back next time we visit cape May

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  10. Holly

    Baltimore / Maryland15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had breakfast/brunch at the Blue Pig tavern. Service and food were great. Will definitely return.

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FAQs

The Blue Pig Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-8422.

The Blue Pig Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 3704 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 210 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Blue Pig Tavern

200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Perry Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available. Meter parking also available on the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music takes place at the Brown Room (adjacent to the Blue Pig Tavern). See website for live performances: http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/brownroom/entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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