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The Blue Pig Tavern

4.6 (4381)
$30 and under
American
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204

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The Blue Pig Tavern

4.6
$30 and under
American
Cape May

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 130 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Gather at the Blue Pig Tavern, our distinctive restaurant tucked in the corner of Congress Hall. Known for hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites, its name derives from a gambling parlor sited in Congress Hall in the mid-1800s. Earlier still, in the 1700s, Elias Hughes operated a tavern for whalers on this site. It was the first tavern in Cape May. Today, we offer timeless classics and new seasonal delights with ingredients that are always farm-fresh.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Blue Pig Tavern offers private facilities for groups up to 250 guests. See more: http://www.caperesorts.com/capemay/weddingsevents/
  • Area
    Cape May
  • Cross street
    Perry Street
  • Parking Details
    Valet parking available. Meter parking also available on the street.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music takes place at the Brown Room (adjacent to the Blue Pig Tavern). See website for live performances: http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/brownroom/entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Blue Pig Tavern.

4.6

4.6
(4381)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Most Booked

  • Cape May

    Kid-friendly

  • Cape May

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cape May

    American

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blue Pig Tavern in Cape May is a cozy dining spot known for its "excellent service" and "great food" in a charming atmosphere. Highlights include delicious breakfasts and "legendary burgers." While some reviews note noise levels and service inconsistencies, the overall experience is praised for its "wonderful ambience" and family-friendly vibe.
4,381 Reviews
  1. Brian Gold

    Philadelphia County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fourth year in a row celebrating our anniversary in Cape May, fourth year in a row eating at the Blue Pig on our first night. Fourth year in a row of the best elevated tavern food around. I had the steak frites (my wife says for the second year in a row), and it was perfect. Expertly cooked hanger steak, great chimi, and lightly-battered fries fried to perfection. Dessert was the seasonal pie, a banoffee, and it was also delicious. Service was excellent. We'll be back next year!

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  2. Stephen

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is outstanding, and the service is exceptional. The ambience is great, however when seated on the outer part of the room (not near the fireplace) it is very dark. Definitely would recommend, especially if celebrating a special occasion.

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  3. Jayne

    Philadelphia County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. Our table was right near the fireplace... and the fire was on.... so it was a little hot. All else was great. Thanks,

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  4. Elizabeth

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Ambiance even better. Good service.

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  5. Andy

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were both great!! We will be back again!

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  6. Michael

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party has made The Blue Pig an annual tradition as our last dinner of our yearly vacation to Cape May, New Jersey ♥️! Our server, Laura, was an absolute delight during our entire dining experience. Our drinks and appetizers were delicious, our dinners abundantly good, and our desserts were perfect! The only opportunity was the loud table of children that created an unfavorable dining experience on the porch! Otherwise, another BEAUTIFUL memory was created at The Blue Pig ♥️!

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  7. james

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would highly recommend eating here while visiting Cape May. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding.

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  8. Rich Gold

    New Jersey12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall fantastic except our server was aloof, never coming back to our table unless we flagged him down.

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  9. Andrew Gold

    Philadelphia County58 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    3 good meals, but unfortunately the chicken pot pie had bo chicken! And the server wasn’t to be seen so we added our own from another plate of chicken salad. Fortunately the manager took it of the check. Hopefully just a one off mistake as we always have good experiment here.

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  10. maryanne Gold

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    hostess were so rude. We had a resi and they sat pp walking in without one before us and told us we had to wait 45 mins.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Blue Pig Tavern offers private facilities for groups up to 250 guests. See more: http://www.caperesorts.com/capemay/weddingsevents/
  • Area
    Cape May
  • Cross street
    Perry Street
  • Parking Details
    Valet parking available. Meter parking also available on the street.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music takes place at the Brown Room (adjacent to the Blue Pig Tavern). See website for live performances: http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/brownroom/entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, The Blue Pig Tavern has outdoor seating: guests frequently praise dining on the patio/veranda, porch and courtyard areas for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Blue Pig Tavern feels historic and cozy inside Congress Hall, candlelit and warmly decorated rooms, a glassed‑in patio and veranda, with a welcoming, family-friendly vibe that can be buzzy at peak times.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

For a quieter visit, try a Monday evening at The Blue Pig Tavern; for enjoying the outdoor charm, breakfast or lunch on the patio/veranda is especially lovely.

Yes, The Blue Pig Tavern is family-friendly: children regularly dine here, guests note a kids' menu, and many families report enjoyable visits together.

Sunday evenings are a popular choice, guests report getting seated quickly and enjoying a satisfying dinner experience.

Portions at The Blue Pig Tavern are frequently described as generous, guests note hearty servings and, on several occasions, leftovers to take home.

Yes, The Blue Pig Tavern's cozy, candle-lit rooms and veranda make it well suited to a special evening, with multiple guests praising its romantic atmosphere for celebrations.

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A photo of The Blue Pig Tavern restaurant

The Blue Pig Tavern

4.6
$30 and under
American
Cape May

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 130 times today
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