Peter Shields Inn

4.7

7032 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

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
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 "Bourguignon"US$20.00
Pommes Fondant, Pernod, Gruyere Crisp
BurrataUS$20.00
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 Aioli, Tomato Jam
Simply RawUS$22.00
Chefs Daily Tartare, Crudo or Ceviche
Market OystersUS$25.00
Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Tabasco, Lemon

Second Course

Sea Bass 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 7,032 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

Noise • Moderate

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

M
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 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
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

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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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First Course

Soup of the DayUS$14.00

Maine Lobster BisqueUS$25.00

Escargot "Bourguignon"US$20.00

BurrataUS$20.00

Baby Kale & Frisee Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Pretzel Dusted Crab CakeUS$24.00

Simply RawUS$22.00

Market OystersUS$25.00

Second Course

Sea Bass 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

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Peter Shields Inn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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