Peter Shields Inn

4.7

7003 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 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 is a BYOB establishment offering 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.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Soup of the DayUS$14.00
Pear SaladUS$16.00
Red Wine Poached Pears, Shaved Pear, Honey Whipped Ricotta, Walnuts, Baby Kale
Handmade CavatelliUS$22.00
Braised Beef Cheek, Horseradish & Roasted Garlic Aioli, Arugula
BurrataUS$19.00
Butternut Squash Agrodolce, Arugula, Walnuts, Maple & Bourbon Vinaigrette
Wagyu Tartare "Tacos"US$24.00
Truffle Aioli, Wasabi, Pickled Fresno Chili, Shaved Radish
Lobster "Cannoli"US$24.00
Smoked Salmon, Lobster, Potato, Osetra Caviar
Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar SaladUS$16.00
Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, EVOO
Today's OystersUS$27.00
Cucumber Mignonette, Horseradish, Tabasco, Lemon

Second Course

Pan Roasted HalibutUS$55.00
Mirin Braised Leeks & Shiitake Mushrooms, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Sake Butter
Dry Aged Liberty Duck BreastUS$42.00
Leg Confit, Fregola, Baby Carrots, Miso Glazed Plums
Lobster "Thermidor"US$65.00
Sherry, Cognac, Parmesan, Potato Gnocchi, Sauce Americaine
Scallopini of Jordi ChickenUS$45.00
Artichoke, Mushroom-Sweet Potato, Roasted Chicken Jus
Short RibUS$48.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Baby Carrots, Red Wine Sauce

Simply Grilled

Prime NY Strip SteakUS$60.00
24 oz. Rib ChopUS$65.00
Autumn Spice Rubbed Berkshire Pork TenderloinUS$46.00
Butcher Choice Prime Filet MignonUS$60.00

Sides

Creamed SpinachUS$14.00
Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00
Roasted Baby CarrotsUS$14.00
Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

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.

What 7,003 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Peter Shields Inn offers an "amazing dining experience" with "exceptional cuisine and service" in a beautifully historic setting. Guests rave about the "delicious" seafood, including the standout sea bass and lobster dishes. The atmosphere is enhanced by live piano music, creating a "romantic" and elegant ambiance. Despite some mixed reviews, the restaurant is a "must-visit" for its consistent quality and delightful service.

7,003 Reviews

S
Susan Fox
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extraordinary food. Impeccable service. Charming warm atmosphere. Loved the pianist too! Wonderful restaurant inn!
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Jay
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a six person dinner and enjoyed each course one after the next. The specials were thoughtfully prepared and we found ourselves sharing and complimenting the creativity of the menu. Dylan our server was knowledgeable, classy, and timely. The wine list was well curated. An additional note of enjoyment was choosing some of our favorite songs for the talented musician to play on the piano while we dined. Excellent all around.
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Kevin
VIP
Philadelphia
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going for years and have noticed that portion size keeps getting smaller and smaller. We split the pear walnut salad and literally each had 1 walnut each in the salad. The orechette app had a palm of the hand sized amount of pasta. Super super small. Entrees were very good. The newer options of buying a steak for $65 and not getting anything other than the steak is weak! They can do better!
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been here in a while. But I'm happy to say it's as good as it's always been. Wonderful food to say the least. Waitstaff are the best bar none. Ambiance is incomparable.
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John
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue. Chris always provides great personable service. Food beautifully presented.
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Penny
VIP
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we went in the summer and everything was amazing. We just went back to celebrate the Christmas holidays and some things were good( not great) other appetizers and entrees were just fair
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artd
VIP
Philadelphia
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed our dinner
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Joann
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My dining experience was subpar at best unfortunately! We were a table of 6 and no one genuinely enjoyed their meals! My sister had the duck it was very dry and un flavorful. My mom had the chicken dish which was also dry and nothing special. For the amount of money we spent I expected a much better quality dining experience. Unfortunately, we will not be dining in this establishment again.
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Jolly
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent prix fix menu and wonderful restaurant!!
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Paul
Las Vegas
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was excellent and service was good. The food was surprisingly average and not remotely worth the price. I don’t mind paying their prices, but then expect each course to be very good. The only course that was above average was dessert.
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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 7003 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Trenton Avenue
Area
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
$31 to $50
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

22 Atlantic City Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Pear Salad

Death by Chocolate

Lobster "Thermidor"

First Course

Soup of the DayUS$14.00

Pear SaladUS$16.00

Handmade CavatelliUS$22.00

BurrataUS$19.00

Wagyu Tartare "Tacos"US$24.00

Lobster "Cannoli"US$24.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Today's OystersUS$27.00

Second Course

Pan Roasted HalibutUS$55.00

Dry Aged Liberty Duck BreastUS$42.00

Lobster "Thermidor"US$65.00

Scallopini of Jordi ChickenUS$45.00

Short RibUS$48.00

Simply Grilled

Prime NY Strip SteakUS$60.00

24 oz. Rib ChopUS$65.00

Autumn Spice Rubbed Berkshire Pork TenderloinUS$46.00

Butcher Choice Prime Filet MignonUS$60.00

Sides

Creamed SpinachUS$14.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

Roasted Baby CarrotsUS$14.00

Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

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.

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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