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Bustling, harborfront seafood restaurant featuring a full bar, dockside seating & a casual ambiance.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 906 Schellengers Landing Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone: (609) 884-8296
Website: http://www.thelobsterhouse.com/
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Reviews
Maxim A
This restaurant left us mixed impressions. On one hand, it’s beautiful and full of history; on the other, the food didn’t quite live up to the expectations or the price.
Our dishes:
• Lobster salad: unimpressive and dressed with mayonnaise – definitely not worth the price.
• Half lobster with shrimp: interesting, but not outstanding. Better to just order the regular lobster.
• Stewed crab: surprisingly, the best dish of the night, though we came based on reviews calling this place “the best lobster in town.”
Service was friendly and fast.
Overall, I can recommend visiting, but take time to study the menu in advance to avoid overblown expectations.
… moreOur dishes:
• Lobster salad: unimpressive and dressed with mayonnaise – definitely not worth the price.
• Half lobster with shrimp: interesting, but not outstanding. Better to just order the regular lobster.
• Stewed crab: surprisingly, the best dish of the night, though we came based on reviews calling this place “the best lobster in town.”
Service was friendly and fast.
Overall, I can recommend visiting, but take time to study the menu in advance to avoid overblown expectations.
Kayleigh Terenchin
Sadly didn’t realize the lobster bisque probably tasted off. Sadly I only had a couple spoons but my boyfriend had most of the bowl. Me and my boyfriend now have food poisoning we got 1 1/2 lb lobsters and the bisque and yeah I barely ate my food but my boyfriend ate most of not all of his food and we almost had to take him to the hospital I’ve never seen anyone throw up so much. Not eating seafood for a long long time after this.
… moreSteven Nechamkin
The large restaurant is located in Cape May, New Jersey. They prepare American/seafood cuisine. It is located dockside by Cape May Harbor. Dining is available outdoors with the weather permitting this option. Beautiful views of the sun setting over the harbor were a scenic experience. They have multiple dining rooms and a nice bar for drinks. The food was very well-prepared and tasty. I enjoyed my first turtle soup. We also ordered fried calamari, stuffed flounder and the fisherman’s platter.
… moreDagny Monette
We enjoyed a delicious meal, with friendly and attentive staff and a beautiful view of the harbor from our table.
When we saw how many cars were in the parking lot, we were concerned we’d have a long wait for a table. However, the restaurant is huge, with multiple dining rooms, and we only waited about 20 minutes.
The staff and kitchen were incredibly efficient, we were in awe of how smoothly they were able to serve so many people at once.
I had the Flounder Francaise over linguine and it was one of the best meals I had on our two week trip across the Northeast coast. The fish was perfectly cooked with a light egg coating and the lemon wine sauce was delicious.
My husband had the swordfish served on a wood plank with duchess potatoes and said his meal was perfect. We would definitely return when in the area again.
… moreWhen we saw how many cars were in the parking lot, we were concerned we’d have a long wait for a table. However, the restaurant is huge, with multiple dining rooms, and we only waited about 20 minutes.
The staff and kitchen were incredibly efficient, we were in awe of how smoothly they were able to serve so many people at once.
I had the Flounder Francaise over linguine and it was one of the best meals I had on our two week trip across the Northeast coast. The fish was perfectly cooked with a light egg coating and the lemon wine sauce was delicious.
My husband had the swordfish served on a wood plank with duchess potatoes and said his meal was perfect. We would definitely return when in the area again.
Nitiphum S.
The restaurant sign at the entrance is large and easy to spot — anyone passing by on their way to Cape May Beach will definitely see it. There’s plenty of parking, which makes it very convenient. The restaurant is divided into three sections: seating on the boat, roadside seating, and indoor seating. Since it was raining when we visited, we sat inside.
The interior has a classic, slightly old-school vibe. The staff were well-dressed and courteous. However, we were surprised when the server placed plates on our table that were still wet and had visible stains on them — we had to wipe them ourselves.
We started with appetizers: fried calamari, fresh crab meat, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and clam chowder. The taste was decent. However, the staff repeatedly came over to ask if we were ready to order the main course, even though our table was still full of appetizers. It felt unnecessarily rushed, especially since it was raining and the restaurant wasn’t crowded.
Once we finally ordered our mains — two lobsters (steamed and boiled) with a side of crab cake stuffing — the server brought us some bread. The bread was tasty and went well with the clam chowder, although it could get a bit messy when cutting.
When the lobster arrived, we were excited — we had high expectations, especially from a place called “Lobster House.” Unfortunately, the taste was very average and not particularly fresh, which was disappointing. We eat seafood often and can tell the difference between fresh and not-so-fresh, and this was clearly not fresh.
Overall, we were a bit let down. The restaurant is popular and worth visiting for the experience, but don’t expect too much. It could have been better.
… moreThe interior has a classic, slightly old-school vibe. The staff were well-dressed and courteous. However, we were surprised when the server placed plates on our table that were still wet and had visible stains on them — we had to wipe them ourselves.
We started with appetizers: fried calamari, fresh crab meat, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and clam chowder. The taste was decent. However, the staff repeatedly came over to ask if we were ready to order the main course, even though our table was still full of appetizers. It felt unnecessarily rushed, especially since it was raining and the restaurant wasn’t crowded.
Once we finally ordered our mains — two lobsters (steamed and boiled) with a side of crab cake stuffing — the server brought us some bread. The bread was tasty and went well with the clam chowder, although it could get a bit messy when cutting.
When the lobster arrived, we were excited — we had high expectations, especially from a place called “Lobster House.” Unfortunately, the taste was very average and not particularly fresh, which was disappointing. We eat seafood often and can tell the difference between fresh and not-so-fresh, and this was clearly not fresh.
Overall, we were a bit let down. The restaurant is popular and worth visiting for the experience, but don’t expect too much. It could have been better.
Michael Verrone
It’s funny … first time ever going, after seeing the ginormous sign anytime entering Cape May. The decor is rustic, with picnic’esque tablecloths, and the servers dress like characters in “Stranger Things” that work at Scoops Ahoy.
The food was okay, nothing great – service was adequate… here’s the rub – they try to be bougie with bathroom attendants, yet your salad dressing is served in a paper soufflé cup. Just doesn’t add up, first and last time.
… moreThe food was okay, nothing great – service was adequate… here’s the rub – they try to be bougie with bathroom attendants, yet your salad dressing is served in a paper soufflé cup. Just doesn’t add up, first and last time.
Eric & Joanna
The Lobster House is absolutely worth the wait! We went for both lunch and dinner, and while lunch is decent, dinner is where it truly shines — and now we know why it gets so crowded at night.
The oysters were thick, sweet, and incredibly fresh. Come hungry, because the entrees are generous and filling. I had the Lobster House Specialty, and Eric went for the slow-roasted prime rib au jus — only available on Saturday nights, and it’s massive! Both were delicious and perfectly cooked.
Overall, the combination of fresh seafood, hearty portions, and a classic Cape May atmosphere makes The Lobster House a must-visit. Definitely plan for the wait, but it’s 100% worth it.
… moreThe oysters were thick, sweet, and incredibly fresh. Come hungry, because the entrees are generous and filling. I had the Lobster House Specialty, and Eric went for the slow-roasted prime rib au jus — only available on Saturday nights, and it’s massive! Both were delicious and perfectly cooked.
Overall, the combination of fresh seafood, hearty portions, and a classic Cape May atmosphere makes The Lobster House a must-visit. Definitely plan for the wait, but it’s 100% worth it.
Lisa Lacovara
Consistently exceptional. The Lobster House in Cape May never disappoints. The bread, salad, and fried shrimp are always prepared to perfection. The Cape May Salt Oysters are a true standout — delicately mild, impeccably fresh, and absolutely delicious. A timeless coastal dining experience that continues to impress with every visit.
… moreAlex Z.H
Nice place for dinner. We seated inside the restaurant because we wanted air conditioning. But we realized that seating on the dock or the boat was also cool with sea breeze. We Will definitely choose to seat outside with Take-out orders the next time visiting Cape May.
I gave only four stars because we waited for the food very long and it seemed like the waitress was too busy. But she was friendly.
In general, I like this place and will come back again.
… moreI gave only four stars because we waited for the food very long and it seemed like the waitress was too busy. But she was friendly.
In general, I like this place and will come back again.
Texican
This is a very popular restaurant , so get here early because the line gets long fast. With that said, I’m not sure why it is so popular. The atmosphere is okay. The interior has a warm feel with all of the wooden decor and construction. There are several separated seating areas, and the area we were in was not too loud at all. Now to the food… The New Jersey oysters were some of the best oysters I’ve had. The complimentary bread was nice. The Italian salad dressing was good on my salad. I ordered the stuffed flounder and was very underwhelmed. First, the entire dish was bland and lacking any type of seasoning. The scallops and shrimp seemed steamed or boiled, with no seasoning. The flounder itself was dry. My zucchini didn’t seem fully cooked, but had decent flavor. I tried my wife’s chicken francese, and it was okay, but strangely enough, it was served on an egg dipped grilled cheese sandwich. I tried some fried shrimp, and it too was bland. Overall, I was disappointed with the main courses. Our server was attentive but lacked personality. I can’t see myself coming back here and paying these prices for just okay food.
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