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Washington Inn, Cape May, NJ

Washington Inn

4.9 (9214)
$50 and over
American
801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Built in 1840, this Cape May estate is now home to the acclaimed Washington Inn and Wine Bar. The Craig Family has carefully preserved the beauty & essence of this distinctive treasure without undertaking major alterations to its original form. The Inn's welcoming facade overlooks tree-lined Washington Street in the seaside community Historic District. The Washington Inn offers six unique dining areas, from a summer patio to cozy fireside tables. Cocktails are a must in the Wine Bar, where the passing Cape May scene can be best appreciated. Often described as romantic, our easy-going elegance will satisfy anyone's craving for fine dining. Our enticing menu offers the best of American cuisine but with an inventive, upscale edge. Food, Service, and Ambiance, the essential ingredients for dining excellence, are all masterfully blended here at the Washington Inn. Come experience it for yourself!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Miriam Wood
  • Catering
    The Washington Inn provides off-premise catering at whatever location you desire. We are expert at arranging details, creating just the right look, and, of course, offering your guests the highest quality food & attention available. Our catering staff will help you plan an outstanding event, customized to your needs and budget. The Inn caters early- afternoon wedding receptions for up to 125 people on premises. If your guest list is longer, we can help to arrange a reception at the Cape May Beach Club, the Isaac Smith Vineyard, Cape May Winery, your home or wherever you prefer.
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Cross street
    Jefferson & Washington
  • Parking details
    We offer Complimentary Valet Parking - simply drive up to the front of the restaurant on Washington Street and our valet will happily park your car, free of charge!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cellar Series Wine Dinner - Tuscany

    $135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 22, 2025 only
    5:00 PM
    Our Cellar Series Wine Dinners have long been a cornerstone of the Washington Inn & Wine Bar wine program. These intimate, seated dinners take place in a private area of our dining room, offering a unique opportunity to explore exceptional wines in an educational and engaging setting. Each evening is thoughtfully curated to highlight distinctive wine selections paired with expertly crafted dishes for a truly memorable experience. Florence, Chianti, Bolgheri... only scratch the surface of what Tuscan wines are about. Join us with nationally-recognized wine educator Theresa Grimes, who will help us explore a collection of classically crafted Italian wines.
    Cellar Series Wine Dinner - Tuscany Photo
  • Somm's Table - Champagne

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 13, 2025 only
    3:00 PM
    Meet your next favorite Champagne house, Maison Bruno Paillard! These carefully crafted wines are proudly sourced from grapes in Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne. Come learn about aging, disgorgement, malolactic fermentation, assemblage, dossage, terroir, and blending as hallmarks of the Méthode Champenoise and the history behind this beloved beverage used to celebrate and savor. This experience is guided by our in-house Sommeliers, Tyler and April, and thoughtfully paired with a canapé crafted by Executive Chef Vincent Celeste.
    Somm's Table - Champagne Photo
  • Somm's Table - Cru Barolo

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 10, 2025 only
    3:00 PM
    Barolo, often called "the king of wines and the wine of kings", is a high-quality, long-lived Italian red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes in the Piedmont region, known for its complex flavors and long-aging potential. After nearly 20 years spent sorting, clarifying, and standardizing within a multitude of interests, a Cru-like classification system in Barolo DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) was created in 2010. Time needed to implement and make the wines means these long-aging wines are starting to reach their peaks now, so let's sip a few together and talk about their merits. This experience is guided by our in-house Sommeliers, Tyler and April, and thoughtfully paired with a canapé crafted by Executive Chef Vincent Celeste.
    Somm's Table - Cru Barolo Photo

What 9,214 people are saying

Washington Inn 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Overall

  • Cape May

    Best Service

  • Cape May

    Best Ambiance

  • Cape May

    Great for fine wines

  • Cape May

    Romantic

  • Cape May

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape May

    Lively

  • Cape May

    American

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Washington Inn in Cape May offers a "top notch" dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Standout dishes include the escargot, cioppino, and rack of lamb. The ambiance is "charming" and "relaxing," making it perfect for special occasions. With attentive staff and a commendable wine selection, it's a must-visit.
9,214 Reviews
  1. Joy VIP

    Philadelphia County47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Decades of dinners at The Washington Inn. Never disappoints!

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  2. David VIP

    Philadelphia County41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Roxy was great and food was delicious. My one complaint is with one of the bar tenders. My wife and I both had one martini before dinner. The bill came to about $30.00. No problem but I gave the bartender $40.00 he gave me a ten dollar bill for change. I don’t mind tipping well but $10.00 is excess. When I asked him to break the $10.00 he got an attitude, took the $10.00 And came back with two fives and slammed them down on the bar and walked away. RUDE

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  3. Nancy

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and presented very well. Service was excellent

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  4. Linda VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Washington Inn is always very good. The food and the presentation are excellent. It is one of our favorite restaurants.

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  5. WilliamB

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation for our 55th anniversary at the Washington Inn. It is one of our go-to places in Cape May. We ordered the escargot, asparagus salad, rack of lamb, and swordfish and each one was excellent. The waitress was friendly and professional. An overall great experience

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  6. Tim

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service along with great food. Crab cakes and lamb chops were excellent.

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  7. Marykay VIP

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always your gluten free options are among the best Would love a shrimp main dish to be added Sweetie chili sauce??

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  8. Patricia

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit the Washington Inn every year for our anniversary. Service is always great. Dinner is awesome. Tyler always visits our table to help with wine selection and to make sure everything is perfect. The atmosphere is always perfect, very relaxing and never noisy. We are never rushed. Perfect Anniversary celebration for Us every year at the Washington Inn.

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  9. Robert

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service Roxie was excellent Server the whole team was great will be back

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  10. Cliff VIP

    New Jersey52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never been disappointed at the Washington Inn. Crab cakes were excellent and the lamb cavatelli as well. Chocolate mousse tower was to die for.

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FAQs

Washington Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 9214 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Washington Inn

801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jefferson & Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer Complimentary Valet Parking - simply drive up to the front of the restaurant on Washington Street and our valet will happily park your car, free of charge!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miriam Wood
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Washington Inn provides off-premise catering at whatever location you desire. We are expert at arranging details, creating just the right look, and, of course, offering your guests the highest quality food & attention available. Our catering staff will help you plan an outstanding event, customized to your needs and budget. The Inn caters early- afternoon wedding receptions for up to 125 people on premises. If your guest list is longer, we can help to arrange a reception at the Cape May Beach Club, the Isaac Smith Vineyard, Cape May Winery, your home or wherever you prefer.
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