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Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, NJ

Peter Shields Inn

4.7
4.7
7032 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-9090
  • 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.
  • 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

What 7,032 people are saying

Peter Shields 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Service

  • Cape May

    Best Ambience

  • Cape May

    Great for fine wines

  • Cape May

    Romantic

  • Cape May

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peter Shields Inn offers a charming, elegant dining experience in Cape May, known for its "amazing flavors" and "outstanding food." Guests frequently commend the "exceptional service" and "beautiful setting," enhanced by live piano music. With consistent quality and a BYOB policy, PSI remains a top choice for special occasions.

7,032 Reviews
  1. Mairead VIP

    Atlantic City68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sean is so welcoming, attentive and efficient. He works so hard and makes customers feel special. We always come back because of this. The food is great.

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  2. John

    New Jersey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had an enjoyable dinner and time at PSI. The restaurant is located on the ocean road and we had a scenic view of the beach. Our server, Dylan, was friendly and attentive. I had the Canadian oysters for appetizer and blue fin tuna for dinner. My wife had a chicken dish for dinner. Our dinners were delicious, and the presentation was well done. The chef at PSI makes even an ordinary sounding dish into an extraordinary dish with how he prepared the dish and the accompanying vegetables. PSI now has a liquor license so that was new. The cost of the dineer was a bit on the high side but well worth it.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our “special go-to place” for all special occasions for the past 15-20 years. And we always request Chris as our waiter. He’s the consummate professional and has become a favorite we look forward to seeing.

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  4. Maria VIP

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a true gem. Simple elegance with food and service that’s next level. Ask for Sean or Christophe for an exceptional service experience!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Food was great service was phenomenal. Only drawback was very hard to get a Uber at 10:00 PM on a Friday night!! One of the staff asked us where we were heading which was right up the road and offered to give us a lift!!

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  6. Beth

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic, delicious, beautiful. Signature cocktails were nice treat.

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  7. Rosemary

    New Jersey64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service!!! The pasta bolognese was delicious

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  8. Chuck VIP

    Philadelphia23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in Cape May- Always Top Notch Food and Service! -Excellent pianist who plays all evening! They now have a liquor license- very good drinks

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  9. Denise VIP

    Atlantic City44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good! Service was excellent. Chris was our waiter. He is soo nice and friendly and went above and beyond !

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  10. Matthew VIP

    Washington DC40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peter Shields is always an excellent dining experience! The staff is always impeccable - the food prepared with precision and the drinks outstanding! We were given a corner table in the 1st dining area and Pete was our server. He was attentive, but allowed space and time for an enjoyable experience.

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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 7032 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Peter Shields Inn

1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Trenton Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 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
  • 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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