Washington Inn

4.8

9061 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Built in 1840, this Cape May estate is now home to the acclaimed Washington Inn and Wine Bar. The Craig Family has carefully preserved the beauty & essence of this distinctive treasure without undertaking major alterations to its original form. The Inn's welcoming facade overlooks tree-lined Washington Street in the seaside community Historic District. The Washington Inn offers six unique dining areas, from a summer patio to cozy fireside tables. Cocktails are a must in the Wine Bar, where the passing Cape May scene can be best appreciated. Often described as romantic, our easy-going elegance will satisfy anyone's craving for fine dining. Our enticing menu offers the best of American cuisine but with an inventive, upscale edge. Food, Service, and Ambiance, the essential ingredients for dining excellence, are all masterfully blended here at the Washington Inn. Come experience it for yourself!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Bar Thu–Sun 16:00–21:00 Dinner Thu, Sun 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
Phone number
(609) 884-5697
Website
http://www.washingtoninn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Miriam Wood
Catering
The Washington Inn provides off-premise catering at whatever location you desire. We are expert at arranging details, creating just the right look, and, of course, offering your guests the highest quality food & attention available. Our catering staff will help you plan an outstanding event, customized to your needs and budget. The Inn caters early- afternoon wedding receptions for up to 125 people on premises. If your guest list is longer, we can help to arrange a reception at the Cape May Beach Club, the Isaac Smith Vineyard, Cape May Winery, your home or wherever you prefer.

Location
801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Area
Cape May
Cross Street
Jefferson & Washington
Parking details
We offer Complimentary Valet Parking - simply drive up to the front of the restaurant on Washington Street and our valet will happily park your car, free of charge!
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Somm's Table - Sustainable Winemaking
US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Mar 2025 only
15:00
These events, hosted by our in-house wine team, are capped at 16 guests and held in our cozy Wine Cellar. A complimentary cheese and snack plate is provided. The focus is on enjoying a rare, unique wine alongside fellow wine enthusiasts. Featuring four half-glass pours, Somm's Table creates a relaxed, small-group setting to savor and learn about a luxurious aged library wine or a magnum bottle. This month, we will explore sustainable, organic, biodynamic winemaking pioneers Kistler and Flowers and some of Sonoma’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir terroir.
SOLD OUT Somm's Table: Big Red Love
US$60.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Feb 2025 only
15:00
These events, hosted by our in-house wine team, are capped at 16 guests and held in our cozy Wine Cellar. A complimentary cheese and snack plate is provided. The focus is on enjoying a rare, unique wine alongside fellow wine enthusiasts. Featuring four half-glass pours, Somm's Table creates a relaxed, small-group setting to savor and learn about a luxurious aged library wine or a magnum bottle. Enjoy full-bodied red Napa Library wines and magnums from the 1970s and 1980s, such as Chateau Montelena, Pahlmeyer, Niebaum-Coppola, Karl Lawrence, and J. Rochioli.
Galentine's Day Pop-Up in the Wine Bar
US$20.00 per person
Prepaid
13 Feb 2025 only
Multiple times
Join us in the Wine Cellar between 4 and 7pm to enjoy a Wine and Chocolate Tasting with Sommelier April. Featuring three luscious wines paired with Pastry Chef Maria's indulgent chocolate treats. Raise a glass to good times, great friends, and ladies celebrating ladies! Find out that you fell in love with one of our wines? Take a bottle home with you at our special retail pricing. Pop into the Wine Bar after for our first-ever Galentine’s Day celebration. Enjoy live music by Hannah Stone, a thoughtfully crafted cocktail menu by Robin, and small bites — perfect for sharing with the gals.

Steak TartareUS$22.00
perigueux truffle aioli, quail egg, grilled focaccia
Baked EscargotUS$17.00
pernod, garlic & herb butter, crostini
Heirloom Beets & Shinko PearsUS$19.00
hibiscus & beet emulsion, feta cheese foam, calamansi
Pastrami Spice Cured King Ora Salmon CrudoUS$21.00
winter citrus agrumi, fine herbs crème fraîche
Poached Oishi ShrimpUS$21.00
traditional cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon
Savage Blonde OystersUS$3.75
raspberry mignonette, traditional cocktail sauce, lemon
Seafood BisqueUS$19.00
shrimp & crab, sherry gastrique crème fraîche
Truffled Emperor's SaladUS$19.00
sweet gem lettuce, perigueux truffle caesar dressing, fennel panko, parmesan

Chilled Seafood

Italian Osetra CaviarUS$110.00
traditional accoutrement, whipped ricotta, house potato chips
Washington Inn Seafood PlatterUS$82.00
poached oishi shrimp, east coast oysters, ceviche, smoked trout pâté

Entrée

Cape May Seafood CioppinoUS$42.00
oishi shrimp, bar harbor mussels, little neck clams, daily catch, white wine & tomato broth, roasted garlic aioli, grilled focaccia
Creekstone Ranch Short RibUS$42.00
aged gouda potato purée, haricot verts, young carrots, cipollini in agrodolce, spiced red wine jus
Farmer's Market Vegetable RisottoUS$36.00
aged acquerello rice, artichoke, fava bean, zucchini, sweet pea, mint, basil, manchego
Filet Rossini, 8 oz.US$64.00
haricot verts, crispy potato galette, sauce perigueux, add seared hudson valley foie gras
Lamb & Ricotta CavatelliUS$39.00
san marzano tomato braised lamb shoulder, broccoli rabe, manchego
Maine Lobster TailUS$75.00
provencal tartine, ginger & rosemary scented lobster emulsion
Mediterranean SeabassUS$45.00
cherry tomato, caper & taggiasca olive relish, crispy creamer potatoes, salsa verde
Rohan Duckling BreastUS$49.00
parsnip purée, ginger glazed petite vegetables, doenjang & brown butter sauce, persimmon mostarda

What 9,061 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Cape May
Best Overall
Cape May
Best Food
Cape May
Best Ambience
Cape May
Romantic
Cape May
Good for special occasions
Cape May
Lively
Cape May
American
Cape May
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Washington Inn in Cape May is celebrated for its "excellent food and service," offering a consistently remarkable dining experience. Guests appreciate the "warm atmosphere" and "professional staff." The menu features standout dishes like short ribs, seafood Cioppino, and delectable desserts. The wine selection is extensive, complemented by a knowledgeable sommelier. Highly recommended!

9,061 Reviews

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JODY
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience and the food is always on point
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Mark
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants. Food and service were terrific.
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Michelle
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stacie added a lot of fun with amazing service. She helped us with wine recommendations that went beautifully with our entrees. The table runners were professional and polite. The food was all cooked to perfection. Wonderful evening all around!
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Kelly
DO NOT USE
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy New Year 2025 ! New Year's Eve 2024 Pre-Fix menu was delicious. Quality food and attentive service. Free Valet a big plus for Cape May , where parking can be a challenge.
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Joanne
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great NY eve dinner. Special NY Eve Prix fixe menu with lots of choices. Had a lovely evening. Good wine, great service, delicious food.
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Mairead
VIP
Atlantic City
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of the staff are so welcoming and attentive. The food is great. They all deserve a well earned rest in the new year.
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Joseph
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Leni our server was great!! Hope to see you again in December Joseph & Dianne Card
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Nancy
New Jersey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our yearly tradition now to have dinner at The Washington Inn. We were seated immediately for our reservation and the food was delicious.
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Carole
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, food was outstanding, as was the service!
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Paulette
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambiance service Food was fresh and very tasty For me the dessert were exquisite
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FAQs

Washington Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 9061 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

Cross Street
Jefferson & Washington
Area
Cape May
Hours of Operation
Bar Thu–Sun 16:00–21:00 Dinner Thu, Sun 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer Complimentary Valet Parking - simply drive up to the front of the restaurant on Washington Street and our valet will happily park your car, free of charge!
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Miriam Wood
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.washingtoninn.com/
Phone number
(609) 884-5697
Catering
The Washington Inn provides off-premise catering at whatever location you desire. We are expert at arranging details, creating just the right look, and, of course, offering your guests the highest quality food & attention available. Our catering staff will help you plan an outstanding event, customized to your needs and budget. The Inn caters early- afternoon wedding receptions for up to 125 people on premises. If your guest list is longer, we can help to arrange a reception at the Cape May Beach Club, the Isaac Smith Vineyard, Cape May Winery, your home or wherever you prefer.

Washington Inn

Make a booking

Additional information

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Somm's Table - Sustainable Winemaking

SOLD OUT Somm's Table: Big Red Love

Galentine's Day Pop-Up in the Wine Bar

Appetizers

Steak TartareUS$22.00

Baked EscargotUS$17.00

Heirloom Beets & Shinko PearsUS$19.00

Pastrami Spice Cured King Ora Salmon CrudoUS$21.00

Poached Oishi ShrimpUS$21.00

Savage Blonde OystersUS$3.75

Seafood BisqueUS$19.00

Truffled Emperor's SaladUS$19.00

Chilled Seafood

Italian Osetra CaviarUS$110.00

Washington Inn Seafood PlatterUS$82.00

Entrée

Cape May Seafood CioppinoUS$42.00

Creekstone Ranch Short RibUS$42.00

Farmer's Market Vegetable RisottoUS$36.00

Filet Rossini, 8 oz.US$64.00

Lamb & Ricotta CavatelliUS$39.00

Maine Lobster TailUS$75.00

Mediterranean SeabassUS$45.00

Rohan Duckling BreastUS$49.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Additional information

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