Fin’s Bar and Grille

Right in the center of the historic district, an exciting stop for lunch, dinner or cocktails... all year long!

WHERE IS IT? Carpenter’s and Decatur, just off the mall in Cape May.

WHY SHOULD I GO? Fins brings a welcome jolt of color and energy to the downtown restaurant scene. It’s one of the city’s go-to spots, whether you are looking for a fun lunch spot (stopping there for a bite after a shopping stroll through the mall is now a rite of passage) or a place to hang your hat for the evening.

There’s a bar you can’t miss — the 1.5-inch rippled glass top is illuminated with edge-lit LED. Behind it sits a 600-gallon saltwater fish tank. A new Cape May landmark.

Recently, Fins added a SECOND bar, which wasn’t a surprise given how popular this destination has become.

Fins is open year-round... during the cooler months, enjoy lunch, dinner or a cocktail in front of the cozy fireplace.

So, what about the food? Thankfully, that’s up to the same standard. This is seafood central! Favorite dishes include the seafood chowder, a tasty reminder that you’re in one of the busiest commercial fishing ports in America. You’ll also want to try the Philadelphia Platter — fried oysters, served with cranberry and chicken salad, or a lobster roll done just right. There is also, as you can imagine, an excellent raw bar selection.

INSIDER TIP Try to snag a seat at the bar in front of the saltwater aquarium. Remember to check the Fins website for specials and entertainment lineups.