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Pilot House

142 Decatur St, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, NJ 08204-1439
609-884-3449
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Ranked #66 of 107 restaurants in Cape May
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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atlantic city nj
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52 reviews 52 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We have been here many times over the years and have never been disappointed. One of the best casual dining places in town. A full liquor license and bar, but not rowdy. You always see families there. Service and food are above average. Excellent soups. Everything from sandwiches to lighter sized entrees are served during the afternoon.

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Alberta
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37 reviews 37 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

We were looking for a restaurant That had a decent gluten free menu. This was not the place. The turkey dinner was good with ample portions.

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See 3 more reviews by Chelseadoodles for Cape May
redington shores fl.
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52 reviews 52 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Very homestyle restaurant.The restaurant gives early bird dinner specials that come with salads and desserts! The entertainment of a live singer made you feel quite cozy to make you want to join in the singing!! They have a large aquarium of salt water fish that surrounds the pub atmosphere! Parking available. Enjoy the ambience!

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Fairfax, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Well a bar is by definition noisy ... but for lunch OK. Guiness Draft available. I returned several times during my stay.

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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

GET THE STUFFED GROUPER! This was recommended by the waitress, and it was melt-in-your-mouth tender, stuffed with crab and spinach and served with a great rice side and fresh bread. Very flavorful. And try the the Sweet Tea Tini......great cocktail. Nice staff also.

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See 3 more reviews by grahams1 for Cape May
Lindenhurst, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Husband and I ordered calamari appetizer. No more than 3 minutes later the rest of our meal came out. Hate that!! LIked - Salmon was tasty (Listed as their signature dish) Disliked - Crab cakes were undercooked and rice and green beans were COLD!!

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Cinnaminson, New Jersey, United States
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35 reviews 35 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This restaurant is convenient to downtown and withinh walking distance of several major hotels/B&B's. It is open year round. The carmelized salmon is a speciality and excellant. Great place for good fresh fish. Lively bar crowd and great entertainment. Dining area is open and not too crowded - good for kids. Lunch or diner. Food is reasonably priced given the... More

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Woodbine, New Jersey
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57 reviews 57 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We have taken out kids here about a dozen times. The place is nicely decorated the prices are really good. They also have early bird specials for around $12. We love the bread basket they bring you that includes all kinds of fresh samples. The nachos on the appetizer menus is huge an only $11.

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Glenn Dale, MD
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

This is a nice restaurant along the pedestrian shopping area so it's in an ideal location. The ambiance is nice and they have live music in the evening. The service is friendly and attentive. Prices are high, though, for what you get. The food is nothing to write home about and it seems to be more of a "local" place... More

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Cape May, NJ
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

I recently had dinner with a friend. I was so disappointed with my food. I ordered the "Special" which was described as Crabmeat Imperial in a creamy sauce described as "custard" it was presented with a very dark crust. I took the first bite and the words "creamy" and "custard" we're not the words I would use to describe this... More

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