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The Blue Pig Tavern, Cape May, NJ

The Blue Pig Tavern

4.7 (3635)
$30 and under
American
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 149 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
  • 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/
  • 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

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 3,635 people are saying

The Blue Pig Tavern 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

  • New Jersey

    Most Booked

  • 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 "great food and service" in a "charming, historic" setting at Congress Hall. Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes, including crab cakes and lobster pot pie. The "cozy" ambiance and attentive staff create an "exceptional" dining experience. Perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, it's highly recommended.
3,635 Reviews
  1. Bonnie VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a special occasion for us and making yhe reservations with all the extras was so easy an the woman was so nice and friendly. Our waitress, Mary, was outstanding. There is nothing thst could've been better. Our price was less that what was estimated, too.

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  2. EVE VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was extremely loud with children screaming across rate tables. Please designate a space for loud children and a separate space for other guests without children.

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Excellent dinner but the dining room was pure chaos with little kids at 6:00 pm. Need an adults only wing of the restaurant! :)

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  4. Michelle

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loud. Took a little to get drinks and to take our order but it was worth it . Food was food.

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  5. Stephanie

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. It’s been a family tradition every time we visit Cape May. Food and service is always excellent. We will continue the tradition for years to come!!

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  6. Tim

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for your service on Monday night. The food was great and the 1812 Room was perfect for our large party with young children.

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  7. Nancy VIP

    Denver / Colorado8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was helpful in deciding. Food delicious as well as outdoor atmosphere.

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  8. jane

    Philadelphia County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since they opened we have had our last Cape May breakfast at The Blue Pig- we like to leave on a positive note. This year was no exception - great food and great service.

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  9. Alissa

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    we always love to come to the Blue Pig Tavern while we are on vacation in Cape May.

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  10. Krissy VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our food was mediocre from start to finish. I wouldn’t recommend.

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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 4.7 stars by 3635 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 149 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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