If you’re planning to spend Thanksgiving in Cape May you may be happy to learn that some of our best restaurants will be open and serving delicious Thanksgiving dinners. Which ones, you ask? Here are our top choices.
The Ebbitt Room | 25 Jackson Street
The Ebbitt Room has long been one of Cape May’s finest restaurants. If you’re looking for an upscale dining experience, here’s where to find it. This year, they’re offering a 3-course menu (entrées include turkey, venison and tuna) for $65 per person. Entertaining your family and friends? A full turkey dinner is available for groups of six people or more.
The Washington Inn | 801 Washington Street
The Washington Inn is one of the top-ranked restaurants in Cape May. This year, the Washington Inn has planned an a la carte Thanksgiving dinner with entres that include filet, oven-roasted turkey, and a Vegan option! Appetizers start at just $9, and entrees at $29.
Peter Shields Inn | 1301 Beach Avenue
Peter Shields Inn will serve a three-course Thanksgiving dinner this year with entrees such as turkey, steak, and scallops. BYOW and enjoy a lovely dinner with a beautiful ocean view. Visit the Peter Shields website to see the full menu. Menu is price-fixed.
The Merion Inn | 106 Decatur Street
The Merion Inn – a Cape May classic – is offering a delicious Thanksgiving menu this year. Dishes include roasted red and golden beets with goat cheese, roast turkey, grilled portobello mushroom, and pumpkin tort – just to name a few. Plus, there will be live music!
The Blue Pig Tavern | 200 Congress Place
Guests are welcome at The Blue Pig Tavern for a three-course, fixed-price menu (appetizer, entree, and dessert) for $45 per person. Choose from turkey or trout. For those that don’t know, the Blue Pig is a welcoming establishment that is especially warm and intimate this time of year. For a full menu, visit their website.
Congress Hall | 200 Congress Place
Every year, Congress Hall hosts a delicious Thanksgiving Day buffet in their ballroom from1 pm to 5 pm. The cost is $36+ per person for the full buffet. The full menu is TBA but think traditional favorites like turkey, stuffing, green beans, and pumpkin pie.
Grand Hotel | Beach Avenue
Enjoy an outstanding Thanksgiving dinner in the oceanfront ballroom at the Grand Hotel. This year’s menu includes slow-roasted prime rib, roasted turkey, seafood scampi, salmon, plus a host of classic Thanksgiving sides. A full menu is posted on their Facebook page.
The Harbor View Restaurant | 954 Ocean Drive
Make a reservation at the Harbor View Restaurant for a picturesque seaside Thanksgiving. Here, you’ll get delicious turkey entres with a selection of traditional sides like stuffing, potatoes, and vegetables. Service runs from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Two-Mile Landing | 1 Fish Dock Road, Wildwood Crest
At Two-Mile Landing get a four-course, price-fixed dinner that includes soup, salad, entree, and dessert. Choose from a turkey dinner, broiled seafood combo, filet, crab imperial, or crab cakes. Each dinner is $42 and includes beverages, coffee, and tea. Seating will begin at 2 pm, for a full menu visit their website.
Washington Inn and Lucky Bones
Want to eat at home without all the hassle of cooking and entertaining? the Washington Inn and Lucky Bones are offering Thanksgiving dinner to-go. For $349, get a 12-person dinner with essentials like oven-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy, pie, and more. Order by Monday, November 19.
As you can see, we have many great options this Thanksgiving in Cape May. We hope this list helps those of you planning to spend your Thanksgiving with us here in our lovely city!
A special thanks to Jessica Leeberg at capemay.com for the great restaurant suggestions!