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Washington Inn, Cape May, NJ

Washington Inn

4.9 (9247)
$50 and over
American
801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 77 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

  • Pop-Up Retail Wine Tasting

    $15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 7, 2025 only
    5:00 PM
    Join us at the Washington Inn on Monday, July 7, from 5 to 7pm for our biggest Pop-Up Retail Wine Tasting this year. We’re pouring 12 exceptional wines from three curated portfolios, featuring small-batch producers from Italy, Spain, and France. Whether you're looking to expand your palate or stock your cellar, this walk-around tasting offers a chance to explore a wide range of unique styles at your own pace. Reserve your spot in advance on OpenTable for just $15—applied toward any retail wine purchase during your visit—or walk in day-of for $30. This is a 21+ event. Please note, the bar and restaurant are closed on Mondays, but the wine will be flowing with our wine team!
    Pop-Up Retail Wine Tasting 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

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What 9,247 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 charming and historic dining experience with "amazing food," an "extensive wine list," and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "delicious and delightful" dishes like the cioppino and escargot. The ambiance is "classy and romantic," making it perfect for special occasions.
9,247 Reviews
  1. sue

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best !!! Celebrated a family birthday last night and Washingtin Inn did not disappoint!! Yummy!

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  2. beth

    New Jersey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best value is the early bird. Never miss it when we are in town. One of our favorite places

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  3. Rebecca

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. We enjoyed the early prix fixe dinner, which is a good value. Food is quite tasty, but not at the level of top restaurants.

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  4. Ann Marie

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional ! The food is a culinary masterpiece and the service is top notch ! Our server Myles was wonderful A perfect dining experience!

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  5. William VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Amazing food. Will return soon.

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  6. Karen

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant. Always great. The crab cakes are the Best in Cape May hands down.

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  7. Kathy VIP

    Philadelphia County32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. I go often. I left my sunglasses there last night and called an hour and half after I had left and no one had found them. This morning they found them!!!! I love this restaurant!!!!

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  8. Tony

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Washington Inn has the best food ever! But it can get very loud because of poor acoustics and the food & drinks are very expensive.

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  9. Elise

    New York City54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor space is lovely. Had 2 appt selections. Outstanding Heirloom tomato panda Ella & yellow tail crude. Fantastic flavor presentation

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  10. carmen

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a wonderful setting. Always visit when down in Cape May.

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Washington Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 9247 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 77 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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