Cape May Fish Market

Where Is It? In the heart of the Washington Street Mall, just along from The Ugly Mug.

Why Should I Go?  For so many shore town seafood restaurants, a good gimmick is more important than a good product. But hanging fishing poles and buoys and plastic crustaceans on the wall of an eatery does not, for example, make up for serving a previously frozen fish.

At the Cape May Fish Market, the nautical decor is kept to a minimum. Here, the focus is on the food. The only gimmick, if you can call it that, is a high-quality product.

Whether you choose to dine al fresco on the Washington Street Mall (world-class people-watching!) or inside in the intimate brick dining room, you can count on your meal being fresh, and as local as possible.

But the folks at Cape May Fish Market won’t think it’s fishy if seafood just isn’t your thing. They also have a wide variety of sandwiches and entrée salads. Plus, they have an extensive kids’ menu, too.

Insider Tip: On the way home, stop by the Ugly Mug or Delaney’s Irish Bar and Grille for a cocktail. These are the sister restaurants of the Cape May Fish Market and both offer classic, old school bar vibes. And don’t forget to ask about private parties — Cape May Fish Market is a great venue for a wide range of events.

Website: capemayfishmarket.com

Phone: 609-770-3790

Address: 408 Washington Street, Cape May