Top Restaurants You Need to Try This Summer in Cape May, New Jersey

What's so great about Cape May is its history, as one of the oldest summer vacation shore towns in the United States.

Cape May has been a popular summer destination for centuries as the city of Cape May boasts:

"It was more than 200 years ago, in 1766, that Cape Island’s development as a place where many resort for their health and pleasure began. The visitors came first from Philadelphia, by horse-drawn wagons, stagecoaches, sloops and schooners."

s, becoming the C-View in 1917."

Today, Cape May is popular with South Jersey locals and vacationers who want to experience a great blend of historical decorum and modern vibes.

Before you head to one of the great restaurants in Cape May, you may want to work up an appetite at the Cape May Point Lighthouse, which is still a popular attraction as part of the Cape May Point State Park.

The State Park features a recreational walking trail, bird observation areas, and picnic spots adjacent to the Lighthouse.

The Cape May Convention Hall hosts different concerts and events every summer with the Promenade walk running adjacent to the hall along Beach Avenue.  Also, Cape May is famous for the Bed and Breakfast properties that add to the town's nostalgia.

Aside from the great history of the Cape Islands, one of the biggest attractions for the town is the plethora of eating options available in the City of Cape May.

The best restaurants in Cape May

People from all over New Jersey travel to Cape May not just for the history and great attractions, but also the high-quality restaurants on the state's southernmost Coastal Community.