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The Blue Pig Tavern, Cape May, NJ

The Blue Pig Tavern

4.7 (3609)
$30 and under
American
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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.

What 3,609 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
  • 4.4Value

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 a "charming 19th-century atmosphere" within the historic Congress Hall. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "excellent service," and "wonderful ambiance." Notable dishes include "bacon-wrapped meatloaf" and "prime rib on Saturdays." Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's a Cape May favorite.
3,609 Reviews
  1. Susan

    New Jersey1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked at blue pig to show our nieces and nephews how cool Congress Hall and cape May were. First time for them. Got seated in a banquet room. No notice that when we booked it would not be in the restaurant. Subpar experience.

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  2. Phyllis

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They really did a nice job Accommodating our large party Food and service was great

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New Jersey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience as always. Beautiful historic hotel with delicious gourmet food. Professional and knowledgeable staff Highly recommend

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  4. Tom VIP

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect for a family dinner out during the holidays!

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  5. Renee VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Server was slow to bring coffee refill and also the check. Also, there were no spoons?? We had coffee and tea and needed each needed a spoon. I ordered sausage with my pancakes and bacon was brought. I did eat it as not I have to wait for a change.

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  6. Douglas

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of eight people Arrived early and were seated immediately Our server , Nebojsa , was excellent…. Everyone enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

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  7. Mathison VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots in Cape May that we come to often, but they didn’t seat us this time until 6:500pm for a 6:30pm reservation, and we checked in at 6:15pm.

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  8. Tim

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love to have breakfast at the Blue Pig when we visit Cape May. Their Eggs Blackstone is a unique take on Eggs Benny with their perfectly poached eggs are placed on delicious cheddar biscuits with sautéed spinach and crispy bacon covered in hollandaise sauce and sprinkled with black pepper. It is delicious and I have not found this dish anywhere else. The setting is always great inside the iconic Congress Hall where several U.S. Presidents have stayed. A must stop if you come to Cape May.

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  9. Jim

    Pittsburgh / Western PA8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eggs benedict, sunrise sandwich. Large portions, very tasty. Big choice of meats for sandwich

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  10. Kelley

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was great the food was delicious. Thank you

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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 3609 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
11:30 PM
Booked 108 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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