Peter Shields Inn

Name: Peter Shields Inn
Address: 1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United States, 08204
Telephone: (609) 884-9090
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

7020 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

The Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant features a seasonally driven menu bursting with creativity. A favorite of Cape May locals and visitors alike, PSI offers a la carte dining along with a variety of seasonal tasting menus throughout the year. The magnificent ocean views offer the perfect setting to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a memorable dining experience in beautiful Cape May. During the summer months outdoor dining is available on the front porch overlooking the ocean, and several fireplaces keep the restaurant feeling cozy throughout the winter. Live piano music can be enjoyed at the restaurant all year long. PSI also specializes in hosting elegant ocean front weddings throughout the year, making this the perfect location for special celebrations. The dress code at PSI is Smart Casual. PSI is no longer a BYOB as of 1/1/25, we offer a full spirits, wine and beer list. There is a $40 corkage fee for guests that would like to bring in a personal bottle.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 884-9090
Website
http://www.petershieldsinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Keith Mitchell
Private party facilities
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant can host private events for all occasions! These celebrations can be for groups as intimate as 10 guests to as large as 100 people.

Location
1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
Neighbourhood
Cape May
Cross Street
Trenton Avenue
Parking details
There is free, unmetered street parking on both sides of Beach Avenue directly in front of PSI. There is metered parking available on our cross street, Trenton Avenue. The meters on Trenton Avenue are active from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Entertainment
Kahlil Gunther pianist.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Soup of the DayUS$14.00
Maine Lobster BisqueUS$25.00
Candied Fennel, Maine Lobster
Escargot MezzeluneUS$20.00
Green Garlic Fondue, Parsley Puree, Basil
BurrataUS$18.00
Parma Ham, Candied Kumquats, Arugula
Baby Kale & Frisee Caesar SaladUS$16.00
Crispy Chickpeas, Parmesan, Croutons Roasted Garlic Dressing
Pretzel Dusted Crab CakeUS$24.00
Mustard Sabayon, Tomato Jam
Simply RawUS$22.00
Chefs Daily Tartare, Crudo or Ceviche
Market OystersUS$25.00
Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Tabasco, Lemon

Second Course

Seabass en' PapilloteUS$58.00
Mirin Braised Leeks & Shiitake Mushrooms Truffle Fried Rice
Roasted Liberty Duck Breast "a l' orange"US$52.00
Braised Endive, Warm Confit Salad
Ora King SalmonUS$45.00
Pae, Potato & Prosciutto Ragout Confit Cherry Tomotoes, Cream
Porcini Mushroom RisottoUS$36.00
Roasted Porcini, Sherry, Pecorino
House Made RigatoniUS$45.00
Lamb Bolognaise, Lemon Whipped Ricotta, Basil
GarganelliUS$44.00
Black Truffle Pesto, Young Parmesan
Roasted Airline Chicken BreastUS$35.00
Honey Nut Squash Risotto, Fermented Black Bean Butter, Pickled Green Apple & Fennel Salad
Prime NY StripUS$68.00
Potato Puree, Baby Carrots, Red Wine Demi
24oz Rib ChopUS$70.00
Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Broccolini Hotel Butter

To our Valued Guests ...

We have a "Smart Casual" dress code. We kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing swimwear, athleticwear, hats and hooded sweatshirts in our dining rooms. Jackets are not required for gentlemen.
Well-behaved children are welcomed. We kindly ask parents to be considerate of other diners and remove crying or unruly children from the dining room.
The Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is unable to accept Visa gift cards, American Express gift cards, Mastercard gift cards or Discover Card gift cards. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We are no longer a BYOB as of 1/1/25. We now offer a full spirits, wine and beer list. There is a $40 corkage fee for guests who would like to bring in a personal bottle.

What 7,020 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cape May
Best Service
Cape May
Best Ambience
Cape May
Romantic
Cape May
Great for scenic views
Cape May
Good for special occasions
Cape May
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Peter Shields Inn offers a "charming warm atmosphere" with "extraordinary food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "beautiful venue" and "delicious food," often highlighted by live piano music. While some mention higher prices, many find the "experience to remember" worth it, making it a "highly recommended" fine-dining option in Cape May.

7,020 Reviews

G
Gerald
Charleston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall it was a very elegant night out. Wonderful lobster bisque and crabcake. My husband’s surf and turf was beyond excellent; my sea bass didn’t quite hit the mark—death by chocolate was the saving grace. We were seated between 2 other couples on a bank— made conversation difficult—should have requested a table to have a more intimate feel. Our server couldn’t have done more to satisfy our needs. We will return, but be more conscious of seating next time.
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Walter Robert
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was as close to an event as possible. From the arriving there to leaving a finished meal, the experience was memorable. When good money is spent you want an experience and this was one. We drove over 100 miles for the experience. I cannot separate all parts of the mammal and describe adequately, but can report we cannot wait to return.
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Julie
VIP
Atlantic City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our granddaughter’s 14th birthday last night, as Peter Shields is always a special place for us. The service by Peter was excellent, the ambiance delightful and the 4 of us agreed our dinners were perfect. Wonderful evening! And we were surprised to discover that they have acquired a liquor license and now offer cocktails and a wine list. Nice addition!
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Patricia
Atlantic City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter was excellent so service was not the problem. I ate the Salmon which was ok. The potatoes served with it did not taste right and were on the cold side. They now have a liquor license, but you can still BYOB for a $40 opening fee per bottle (Ridiculous) I also ordered a Pistachio Martini for dessert which was not good at all. I could barely drink it and never saw the waiter again to tell him that it was awful. Upon arrival we were sent to the lounge downstairs to wait, There were many other people down there. Most of who were waiting as well. It would have been nice to have been offered a drink downstairs during the wait. We went downstairs because we thought there was a bar downstairs. We were wrong. This was my third time at this restaurant and would probably not be back. Yes, it is a beautiful place, but not worth the price for the experience we had.
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Mairead
VIP
Atlantic City
64 reviews
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sean, as always was very welcoming and attentive. He does such a great job The food wax delicious. Gabriella is so welcoming too. We had a lovely night.
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Christina
Atlantic City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience-can’t wait to go back -we live 40 minutes away and it’s become are go to
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Nia
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We still love the place but the food wasn't as amazing as it usually is. The risotto was bland and watery. So disappointing. For the price, I'd expect at least a well executed dish.
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Christine
VIP
Atlantic City
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Dylan was wonderful and professional. We both had price fixed Valentine menu. Everything was fabulous!
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Charlie
VIP
Atlantic City
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the greatest evening. The food was delicious, the choices were plentiful, the desserts are fabulous! And the music adds a special touch!!!!! Wonderful evening!
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Bianca
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Didn’t love that we had to wait 20 min to be seated, but food was great! They have a liquor license now.
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FAQs

Peter Shields Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-9090.

Peter Shields Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 7020 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Trenton Avenue
Neighbourhood
Cape May
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is free, unmetered street parking on both sides of Beach Avenue directly in front of PSI. There is metered parking available on our cross street, Trenton Avenue. The meters on Trenton Avenue are active from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Keith Mitchell
Entertainment
Kahlil Gunther pianist.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.petershieldsinn.com/
Phone number
(609) 884-9090
Private party facilities
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant can host private events for all occasions! These celebrations can be for groups as intimate as 10 guests to as large as 100 people.

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Peter Shields Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Death by Chocolate

Ora King Salmon

Banana Cream Pie

First Course

Soup of the DayUS$14.00

Maine Lobster BisqueUS$25.00

Escargot MezzeluneUS$20.00

BurrataUS$18.00

Baby Kale & Frisee Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Pretzel Dusted Crab CakeUS$24.00

Simply RawUS$22.00

Market OystersUS$25.00

Second Course

Seabass en' PapilloteUS$58.00

Roasted Liberty Duck Breast "a l' orange"US$52.00

Ora King SalmonUS$45.00

Porcini Mushroom RisottoUS$36.00

House Made RigatoniUS$45.00

GarganelliUS$44.00

Roasted Airline Chicken BreastUS$35.00

Prime NY StripUS$68.00

24oz Rib ChopUS$70.00

To our Valued Guests ...

We have a "Smart Casual" dress code. We kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing swimwear, athleticwear, hats and hooded sweatshirts in our dining rooms. Jackets are not required for gentlemen.

Well-behaved children are welcomed. We kindly ask parents to be considerate of other diners and remove crying or unruly children from the dining room.

The Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is unable to accept Visa gift cards, American Express gift cards, Mastercard gift cards or Discover Card gift cards. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We are no longer a BYOB as of 1/1/25. We now offer a full spirits, wine and beer list. There is a $40 corkage fee for guests who would like to bring in a personal bottle.

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Peter Shields Inn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Peter Shields Inn restaurant rated?

Is Peter Shields Inn currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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