Secondo

Name: Secondo
Address: 991 Ocean Dr, Cape May, NJ, United States, 08204
Telephone: (609) 600-2115
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2994 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

In Italian, the word, Secondo means “the second part of a duet.” When we opened Panico’s Bistro, we knew we wanted to eventually add some harmony to our original melody and so, Secondo is the continuation of our long-standing tradition to serve classic Italian cuisine in concert with Mediterranean influences right here in Cape May County. Nested beautifully on the bay, enjoy dinner and hand-handcrafted cocktails; inside in our sophisticated dining room or outside on our covered patio next to the harbor and water.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability. We will do our best to accommodate requests for seating preferences and/or outside dining, but they cannot be guaranteed based on limited outdoor seating. Outdoor dining may have additional wait times. Two bars (seasonal) are available to enjoy cocktails and wine should you arrive early for your reservation.
For parties greater than eight or private events, please call 609-600-2115.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 600-2115
Website
http://www.panicossecondo.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
991 Ocean Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204
Neighbourhood
Cape May
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Italian Garden SoupUS$10.00
house made chicken meatball, penne, chicken broth, spinach
Battered JerseyUS$18.00
tomatoes, layered, crab, bleu cheese, baked
Mozzarella FrittoUS$16.00
smoked mozzarella & ricotta cheese, hand battered, fried, marinara
ArtichokeUS$14.00
whole, chive & reggiano bread crust, oven baked, goat cheese, evoo
PolpettaUS$19.00
large meatball, stuffed aged provolone, sweet ricotta, fried basil
Fra Diavlo Mussels & ClamsUS$17.00
scallion, house pomodoro, tear drop chilies
OctopusUS$23.00
char grilled, sautéed, simple olive oil, parsley, lemon
CalamariUS$17.00
breaded, lightly fried, lemon, sea salt and peppercorn flavor
Roasted FetaUS$15.00
hot Greek honey, fig and olive, rosemary, pita
SpanikopitaUS$14.00
flaky phyllo, spinach, leek, feta
ChiviladeUS$15.00
Italian pinwheel sausage, basil, reggiano
Rustic AntipastoUS$26.00
mortadella, soppressata, proscuitto, artichoke, olives, pepperoni, buffalo mozzarella, stuffed sweet pepper shooter, truffle pecorino

Salad

HouseUS$13.00
greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, salted mozzarella, grilled bread, tomato vinaigrette
CaesarUS$13.00
crispy garlic chips, parmigiana reggiano
Greek CountryUS$16.00
tomato, red onion, green pepper, kalamata, olives, feta, grilled bread, oregano vinaigrette
MozzerellaUS$15.00
omato & basil, stacked, creamy pesto, balsamic reduction

Oyster Bar

Oyster Selection of the Day

Your Choice | (6)US$22.00
Mignonette, Limoncello
From Russia with Love | (6)US$28.00
Char Grilled Herb | (6)US$24.00
butter sauce, romano

From the Brick Oven

Pizza

MarinaraUS$17.00
mozzarella, sauce
MargheritaUS$19.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
BiancoUS$17.00
ricotta, mozzarella, sea salt, olive oil
LardoUS$23.00
pepperoni, sweet soppressata, sausage, pancetta

Burrata & Focaccia

TruffleUS$18.00
drizzled truffle oil, sautéed shitake mushrooms
ProsciuttoUS$19.00
fresh prosciutto, basil, evoo
Fig & Pear ArugulaUS$18.00
dried fig, spicy pear

Bruschetta

OriginalUS$13.00
thin focaccia, chopped tomato, onion, basil, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze, baked
Tomato and Chilled FetaUS$16.00
thin focaccia, drizzled spicy honey
PortobelloUS$13.00
thin focaccia, goat cheese, leek

Entrata

Chicken ParmigianoUS$30.00
hand battered (HF), melted provolone, mozzarella, parmigiana reggiano, sauced up pasta
Lemon ChickenUS$35.00
(HF), caper, sweet tomato, spinach, feta, crab, starch
Pork Chop FlorentineUS$37.00
spinach, roasted red pepper, lemon butter, fontini, leeks, starch
Veal PecorinoUS$31.00
battered, fried, melted pecorino, tomato and arugula salata
Filet MignonUS$63.00
battered shrimp, sambuca basil pesto, toasted asparagus, starch
Lamb ChopsUS$43.00
house marinade, sacchetti stuffed fontini & prosciutto, vodka sauce
Crispy SalmonUS$36.00
herbed, tzatziki,starch, asparagus
Whole BranzinoUS$38.00
bone in, char-grilled, oregano vinaigrette, starch
Scallop & Goat Cheese RavioliUS$40.00
sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, lemon and garlic sauce
Eggplant PestoUS$28.00
battered, fried, melted caprese, mozzarella, roasted red pepper, spinach, creamy pesto, sweet glaze, oven baked, pasta

Macaroni

SpaghettiniUS$40.00
spicy, salmon, squid, crab, mussels, clams, shrimp, marinara
CavatappiUS$36.00
sautéed shrimp, pancetta, peas, gorgonzola, alfredo
Mediterranean CrabUS$39.00
sweet onion, tomato, garlic wine, chunk feta, roasted bread crumble, chili pepper, spaghettini
Pappardelle PomodoroUS$28.00
roasted eggplant, zucchini, squash, capers, olives, garlic, basil, marinara
Ravioli
sauce and protein of the day
- MP
Sunday DinnerUS$30.00
meatball, roasted pork, italian sausage, ricotta, gravy, rigatoni
RigatoniUS$31.00
chicken breast (HF), alla vodka, fried basil
LinguineUS$36.00
whole clams, chopped clams, crab, roasted red pepper, garlic wine, parsley

Sides

Char Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00
Feta & Mixed OlivesUS$10.00
Italian SausageUS$14.00
Lobster Tail 8oz
Truffle FriesUS$12.00
MeatballUS$14.00
Euro FriesUS$12.00

What 2,994 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cape May
Hot spot
Cape May
Great for scenic views
Cape May
Lively
Cape May
Italian
Cape May
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Secondo offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and a "fun atmosphere." The outdoor setting by the marina provides a "lovely view," while the extensive menu and specials ensure there's something for everyone. Consistently praised for its "amazing cocktails" and "excellent service," Secondo is a Cape May favorite.

2,994 Reviews

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Layne
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Pretty for Christmas. Food is darned good.
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lynne
VIP
Atlantic City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food The drinks did not have enough liquor in them
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Kevin
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was very busy last night and there was hardly any room between tables. Food was great, me personally, didn’t care for the chicken meatballs in the soup, but LOVED the fried tomatoes!
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Harry
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best restaurants at the Jersey shore..Great food, Great service…
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elaine
VIP
Atlantic City
17 reviews
1.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Dining at your establishment on Christmas Eve was the worst experience of my life.. starting with the lack of attention to detail was just the tip of the iceberg.. 1 hour after seating we got water.. asked for bread 3 times never got it.. finally took our drink order..then the set menu of 75.00$ pp and the 1st course no longer was available.. but we will substitute?? ordered the pork chop so dry took it home for the dog.. ..so no 1st course .. 2nd course came out spaced 3 got it 3 did not. Ran out.. gave us something else.. ?? Then found a few more.. came out with our dinner.. it was a total disgrace.. and a rip off 75.00 for chicken parm.. never even at the very best restaurants does one pay 75$ for chicken parm. Maybe 75$ for a veal chop parm.. I cannot even tell you how upset and disappointed we were that our Christmas Eve dinner was such a mess.. I will say Tom our waiter did his best but really he didn’t have much to work with., I have eaten around the world and NEVER has anything like we experienced last night was that bad.. you really need to go back to the drawing board and redesign your strategy for running another dinner event like that.. HINT. Maybe more staff .. and more chefs.. and the ordering of the correct amount of offerings .. if not I would not open on Christmas Eve or any other day you don’t have it down .. we were a party of 6. Elaine Trulli .. PS I am sure we were not the only customers who felt this way ..
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kim
VIP
Orlando
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Very disappointing Christmas Eve experience. Pre set menu and they ran out of many options. Dinner took two hours, raw pork chop, server e it her over worked or avoiding table. Not sure if they were prepared for business or what happened. The owner did come in and try to rectify but the experience was terrible especially for a holiday dinner with our children
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Jason
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was terrible and way overpriced. Didn’t know it was gonna be a prefix menu and we were stuck with limited options that were very poorly timed and tiny portions. We informed the server that the food was not good and nothing was done to bring a manager over or take anything off the bill so like good people we still tipped really nicely, but it was a pretty awful experience
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David
VIP
Philadelphia
55 reviews
3.0
55 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was slow - we sat for 20-25 minutes before anyone approached our table. Food order was not taken for another 15 minutes. We were brought the wrong glass of wine. Food was ok - I think they were short handed & it was Christmas Eve. Disappointing overall
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Adam
VIP
Philadelphia
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Augustina was phenomenal. She described the menu and specials in an inspiring way. The portions were large and worth the price. We will definitely be back.
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Clara
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place - would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.
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FAQs

Secondo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 600-2115.

Secondo is rated 4.6 stars by 2994 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

991 Ocean Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Cape May
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.panicossecondo.com/
Phone number
(609) 600-2115

Secondo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Linguine

Spaghettini

Pork Chop Florentine

Meze

Italian Garden SoupUS$10.00

Battered JerseyUS$18.00

Mozzarella FrittoUS$16.00

ArtichokeUS$14.00

PolpettaUS$19.00

Fra Diavlo Mussels & ClamsUS$17.00

OctopusUS$23.00

CalamariUS$17.00

Roasted FetaUS$15.00

SpanikopitaUS$14.00

ChiviladeUS$15.00

Rustic AntipastoUS$26.00

Salad

HouseUS$13.00

CaesarUS$13.00

Greek CountryUS$16.00

MozzerellaUS$15.00

Oyster Bar

Your Choice | (6)US$22.00

From Russia with Love | (6)US$28.00

Char Grilled Herb | (6)US$24.00

From the Brick Oven

Pizza

MarinaraUS$17.00

MargheritaUS$19.00

BiancoUS$17.00

LardoUS$23.00

Burrata & Focaccia

TruffleUS$18.00

ProsciuttoUS$19.00

Fig & Pear ArugulaUS$18.00

Bruschetta

OriginalUS$13.00

Tomato and Chilled FetaUS$16.00

PortobelloUS$13.00

Entrata

Chicken ParmigianoUS$30.00

Lemon ChickenUS$35.00

Pork Chop FlorentineUS$37.00

Veal PecorinoUS$31.00

Filet MignonUS$63.00

Lamb ChopsUS$43.00

Crispy SalmonUS$36.00

Whole BranzinoUS$38.00

Scallop & Goat Cheese RavioliUS$40.00

Eggplant PestoUS$28.00

Macaroni

SpaghettiniUS$40.00

CavatappiUS$36.00

Mediterranean CrabUS$39.00

Pappardelle PomodoroUS$28.00

Ravioli

Sunday DinnerUS$30.00

RigatoniUS$31.00

LinguineUS$36.00

Sides

Char Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00

Feta & Mixed OlivesUS$10.00

Italian SausageUS$14.00

Lobster Tail 8oz

Truffle FriesUS$12.00

MeatballUS$14.00

Euro FriesUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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