The service was terrific. Shout out to Taylor! She was great. We went to see live music, had food and drinks.

A perfect place to grab a quick meal and drink while enjoying time on the beach. Food was excellent, drinks were great. You can't beat outdoor dining on the beach! read more

Bartender was excellent. Rooftop waitress was straight-up racist. I've never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant. Her attitude and treatment toward our table were completely unacceptable. read more

Excellent Brunch Menu! My friend was visiting so we decided to check it out, and take advantage of off season perks like no crowds,quality food and great atmosphere. We enjoyed sharing a Bagel Board (omg) that was generous in portion size and such fresh lox, red onions, fig spread (delicious!) and cinnamon cream cheese. A couple behind us ordered the blueberry French toast board, and were equally impressed with their meal. It looked so delicious that we actually came back the next day to enjoy that! I highly recommend the Bloody Mary flight! The bacon infused vodka was amazing! We had excellent service from Jazzy on Saturday and Shannon (?) on Sunday. Chris, MGR, was very present checking in on everyone. We love Henrys in the spring, summer and Fall, but winter is just as wonderful! Go! read more

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Harry's Ocean Beach is a happening bar &' restaurant with rooftop Live music. Unfortunately the wait is too long for the rooftop. We sat outside on the main level. The waitress was awesome as well as the appetizer and cocktails The food was just ok. Definitely not a Fan of the crab cake & Chicken Caesar salad was embarrassingly empty. They definitely need to clean the table's everything is super Sticky making it uncomfortable to Enjoy. read more

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Was really excited to try Harry's while on vacation in Cape May and unfortunately, I was very disappointed. Upon sitting down, I noticed there were flys everywhere. I get that the windows are open but the fans definitely could've been on to help. Our server forgot our one appetizer and my Mom's meal as well which wasn't great. The rest of the food was fine, but nothing special. The lobster roll had mayo on top which was very weird. If you want to go for the view/ cocktails it's a decent spot but overall, I was not impressed read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - Fish tacos - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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I visited Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille with friends while staying in North Cape May during restaurant week. I ordered from the special restaurant week menu: a ricotta spread with red pepper and crostini to start, followed by chicken milanese with a side salad, and finished with blueberry cobbler. Portions were on the smaller side. The ricotta spread was tasty, the chicken milanese was average, and the blueberry cobbler was quite sweet. Service was good, and the casual, lively rooftop atmosphere with ocean views made for a fun setting. We had a reservation, so seating was prompt and comfortable. Prices felt so-so compared to the food quality and portion sizes. I'd recommend Harry's more for drinks and the ambiance rather than the food itself. read more

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It's been a week and I am still thinking about my experience here. Every restaurant me and my boyfriend have been to since we relive our experience at Harry's like it's PTSD. when we first got to Harry's nobody greeted us at the door. We stood there wondering if it was closed. It wasn't. We waited for somebody to come seat us and I got to the point where we had to wave our arm at somebody walking by. Finally, we got sat. 10 minutes later. Immediately, we recognize the fact that the menus online are in accurate to the menus in person. I was craving fish and chips (which are not on the menu in person) and instead, I asked for a PLAIN CHEESEBURGER. when somebody asks for a plain cheeseburger, you assume that just means a cheeseburger. The patty, the bun and cheese and if you're confused, you ask for clarification so we wait for our food to come. Our server seemed confident in our simple order and so we wait. And we wait. And we wait. And finally, our food comes out. It is a burger. Lettuce, tomato, patty. No cheese. At this point, we had waited 20 minutes for our food, and our server was nowhere to be found. So we waited for her to come so we could ask for cheese on the side, we had no problem, taking off the lettuce and tomatoes. She never showed up. My boyfriend had to go find her from the POS system where she was standing on her phone. He simply asked her. "Hey I think we ordered a cheeseburger. Could we get cheese on the side to put it on our burger?" and instead of apologizing or helping she just said "you said burger." Which we did not. We ordered the same thing at the beginning to make it easy for our server. Instead of apologizing or making it better, they came and put cheese on a plate very obviously kraft singles, and then we didn't see our server until she wanted the bill and wanted her money. I wasn't going to make a bad review, but then I overheard another server talking to a table who had ordered appetizers, and when she asked after they placed the order of appetizers, and she had rung it in, if the appetizers could come at the same time as their food and they said no, we would like the appetizers before, she had simply stated something along the lines of "OK well our kitchen is very busy. You were not the only table and here our kitchen has to deal with the upstairs and downstairs area." that's when I realize that the service at this restaurant is absolutely horrible. I will never ever come back and I recommend you don't eat here either. read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - Boyfriend assembled his cheeseburger. I took a picture before assembling mine. - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Wonderful breakfast great service and beautiful outside seating. My avocado toast amazing with delicious red onion. read more

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Unfortunately Yelp won't allow me to post a zero so I had to select one star Vs Absolutely DO NOT recommend this place! Horrible food. They served my wife a gray slimy greasy French dip. When we told the server he said yeah it doesn't look good and took it off the bill. I had a burger and asked to substitute the fries with vegetables and they gave me some leftover carrots and celery sides that go with wings. They ruined our last night of vacation by making my wife sick and the worst part is that the manager never came over and spoke to us. read more

first time visit. Asked our preference for seating and we chose rooftop. we first checked menu on line prior to arrival. our server delivered paper menus with less than half of what was online. No entrees to speak of. We decided to give it a try. we were extremely disappointed in the quality and taste of all 4 meals. Prime rib sandwich was not prime rib. quality was very poor. mostly fat and grizzle. was not able to chew it..asked for no horseradish sauce on sandwich. upon arrival it was noticeably smothered with the sauce. Buffalo chicken sandwich was dry and overcooked and had tomato slice on it even though we requested no tomato. crab cake sandwich was blah in flavor. I asked for red sauce to be put on side and it was on the sandwich. Not a fan of that sauce. The chicken bites were doable but nothing to write home about. Our Server was Austin and he was awesome and very accommodating. however you need to step up your game on quality of food and possibly inform your cooks they need to read their tickets. can't say I will return nor will I recommend. read more

CAPE MAY: Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille is one of the most fun and happening dog friendly places we have been to in our travels and we highly recommend visiting for a great meal, fabulous drinks, and oceanfront views! Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed in the tented outdoor patio area and the rooftop! We were so fortunate to be visiting during the fall and got to experience their "Boo Bar," a Halloween themed pop-up experience with specialty drinks, spooky decor, and guests wildly dressed up for the costume contest. It was so much fun! Check out their website and social media to stay up to date on other events throughout the year. Harry's is open daily for lunch and dinner and also has breakfast on the weekends. Enjoy elevated American-style food and locally sourced seafood. read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Located directly across the street from the beach and there is parking directly out front. The upstairs/rooftop area has many tables, benches and a bar for you to congregate, or sit and enjoy a meal. Each day is a different theme as far as entertainment and we really enjoyed the live music. It's standard beach bar fare with lots of seafood options. It was packed and busy but service was pretty good. Overall a good time and would return. read more

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Went to out to eat with my friends and found no one at the front to serve me. Food was god awful felt like I was eating dog shit. Lobster bisque had hair in it and was lumpy. Not a single bartender was rocket, every single one looked like my hairy taint. They had a live band there which was like listening to nails scratching a chalk board. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. NEVER COMING BACK!! read more

Flat Diet Pepsi Dry chicken Sadly mediocre like the rest of the food in cape may There was a HUGE dog sitting at the table next to us and it watched me every bite I took. I'll cross Harry's off the list for next year read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - Dog staring at me the entire time I ate was annoying - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Friendly staff and atmosphere, but the food falls short, it's a bit pricey too, for the portion you get.

Definitely a fun place with really good drinks! Food can be mediocre compared to other restaurants in Cape May but definitely a good spot if you want a place with a nice vibe to grab a bite, a drink, and listen to some live music. The oysters we got were good but very small. I also got a crab cake sandwich and it was decent. Fries are delicious though! Service can be slow on a busy night but overall pretty good spot right on ocean Ave! read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - Oysters - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Go for drinks and live music. The food and service are pretty bad. They charged us higher prices on several items, which they adjusted. Double check your bill. Reservations seem meaningless as we still had to wait almost 40 minutes passed our reservation time. Won't go back read more

While visiting Cape May, we decided to head on over to Harry's after a local recommendation. It was all decked out with some spooktacular decor, which added to the lively scene. Savoring the warmer temps on an early October weekend, we headed up to the outdoor deck for a cocktail, and lite bite to eat (no spooky theme outdoors.) Our server was friendly, and my Fall Themed cocktail (Chocolate Martini,) was good, but missing the toasted marshmallow listed in the description. I'd have to agree with some other Yelpers that the food is just "eh." We ordered the Pumpkin Prosciutto Flatbread, and while certainly edible, it was just missing something, that could have elevated it. All in all, glad we checked it out for the first time after many visits to Cape May! read more

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Food and service was very good on an extremely busy Friday night during Exit Zero Jazz Fest. I got the Chicken Pot Pie & House Salad at a cost of $24. For Cape May that is a decent price. Also, got a Sam Adams White Winter Ale for $8, a little steep but an excellent beer. read more

I've gone back and forth on if I should even leave a review but it's been a month and the whole thing still has left a sour taste in my mouth. I had been planning my sisters bachelorette in cape May for a few months and when she mentioned she would love to go a dueling pianos AND I saw Harry's had them on Saturday nights, it felt like a no brainer. A month out from the trip I tried making a reservation - our party was too big for open table, I couldn't get anyone on the phone and I sent a few emails with no luck. Finally I reached out over DMs on Instagram and was helped pretty quick, they said our reservation was booked (great!). Come the day of our reservation, we show up 10 minutes early only to find that our reservation was NOT booked (not great!). We had 14 girls all together. I understand and mistakes happen, but what really bothered me was how the whole situation was handled. After looking at us all like we had 2 heads, they offered to put us in the wait list (about 20 minutes) and said we could go upstairs and enjoy drinks while we waited. About 30 minutes later when we still hadn't received a text that the table was ready, I had to go back down and ask for an update to which I was met with a dismissive tone and essentially told we still had to wait. After about 45 minutes they finally sat us (unfortunately at 2 separate tables but we were at least next to each other). The bartenders & our waiter & waitress were very nice, the food was enjoyable and the drinks were great, but the whole ordeal with the reservation and how everything was handled completely put a damper on the whole night, not once did they apologize for the miscommunication or inconvenience or even just own up to the mistake. It was our last night out for the whole weekend and I really wish we had chosen to celebrate elsewhere, especially considering we only picked Harry's for dueling pianos and they ended up being canceled that night. read more

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If you enjoy music and a bar that's always busy Harry's is the place for you. The food is good. The oysters were great. I had the seafood chopped salad which I enjoyed. Our server was named Dushica ,and she could not have been more friendly and professional. We've been to Harry's before and will return the next time we are in Cape May. read more

Food was good. Our server was very nice. Noise level on a windy chilly Saturday night in late April was very high. Outdoor spaces were all closed. I could see this being a fun place in nice weather but not my choice if only indoor space. read more

Ever since the menu change (change of owners/management?) this place just hasn't been the same. We used to love coming here in the summers and sitting on the roof while ordering some food and drinks. We went to "Harry's Jingle Bar" last night - their Christmas-filled restaurant with holiday themed drinks - and it was very underwhelming. While the decor was beautiful, the drinks and food were just not great. We ordered a few of their Christmas themed drinks including the candy cane crush, the grinch, holiday sangria, and espresso peppermint martini and we really couldn't drink more than a few sips, which is super surprising because we always said they had some of the best crushes around. The food was subpar and not anything exciting. The wings were probably the best item we got. We took one bite of the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and didn't eat the rest. Really unfortunate because the staff is great and, as mentioned, we used to love this place with the previous menu. It's just not the same anymore. read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - Orange crush - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

We ate here for dinner, they had a rooftop with a bar and live music downstairs! The service was fast and friendly! The food was delicious, we had the crab dip which I definitely recommend and it also had artichokes in it served with wonton chips! Also, had the chicken Milanese, my bf had the fish tacos and some oysters. This place is right near the beach and definitely a happening spot. read more

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Sat upstairs in the rooftop and had the best view of the ocean. Music was playing and was a very nice playlist. Super beachy vibes. Waitress was the nicest and very attentive. *waitress mentioned the birds are a problem & 1 actually snagged her whole tray of items. We saw wiring put up at other places & this needs that badly* (Something to look into for 100% sure) Food was 10/10 and the fries were very good. Buns were soft and the chicken was just enough spice and pepper heat. Crab cake sandwich could've had some more sauce or something with it but tons of fresh crab taste. Good time all around though. read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - Crab Cake Sandwich - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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Food was so so and drinks were pretty expensive for what you get. Service could have been faster with only 4 tables active in there. Kinda pricey but I'm sure it's better on more of a busy night with atmosphere. I don't think we would go back for what it cost us for drinks and apps. read more

Well, I feel bad because I bragged about this place to my partner and, unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype. We came to Cape May for a much needed getaway. I booked a Friday night dinner because they were also had a band playing (Alzonia). I made a reservation on the website, but when I arrived the hostess advised reservations are only for the downstairs area. But, I could go up and see if seating was available. THEN, when I got upstairs I was told most of the seats were off-limits due to a wedding reception. I was getting frustrated, but we did find a table. Cool. We ordered drinks, listed to the steel drums, and people watched as the wedding party trickled in. I ordered a simple beer and my girl ordered the 'Lemon Crush'. For startes we ordered fried calamari and clam chowder (pronounced chowda). My girl enjoyed the chowda, but the calamari was lacking. It didn't have any seasoning and wasn't fried enough (I didn't think you could go wrong with calamari, but I guess you can). For our main entrees I had a dish which consisted of scallops over rice (I can't recall the name as this is a delayed post). My girl ordered a paella. Again, the scallops were overcooked, drowned in some sort of sauce and the dish was just plain awful. My girl relayed the paella was okay. So, what a difference a couple of years makes. I absolutely loved this place on my last visit. What happened? Oh well, I'll probably check it out when I return. Maybe there will be a new chef. However, the servers were very polite & friendly!! read more

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Came here for a family dinner on Saturday evening. The band upstairs on the deck was loud yet tolerable. However, with the DJ & music it was so loud we could not have a conversation amongst ourselves without screaming across the table. We would've dealt with the dueling pianos or the band at that point. The service was decent. However, the food has a lot of work to be done. We chose this restaurant due to reading the menu online and picking what we wanted, only to be told the online menu wasn't updated yet and items have changed. The macaroni & cheese was completely tasteless, the flounder was extremely well done and the clam chowder was just OK. Honestly, the French fries were the only good thing. Definitely will NOT be back. read more

This review is based off the Cape May Restaurant Week experience. This place rocked! For starters, they are on the Open Table app so it was very easy to make a reservation. Not that we really needed one, we came early enough that there were plenty of open tables and we were seated immediately. We were seated in the dining room adjacent to the bar and the open patio. It was a very casual and friendly atmosphere with patrons at the bar watching a sports game. We both went with the special Prix Fixe menu. My selections were: Sweet Pea Arancini, Creole Shrimp and Grits, and Triple Carrot Cake for dessert. My friend went with: Mexican Street Corn Dip and Chips, Chicken and Chorizo Pasta, and Chocolate Cake for dessert. Note: he originally ordered the Apple Bread Pudding for dessert which was unavailable during our visit. However, our server Courtney informed us of this change and allowed us to substitute the dessert with one from their normal menu. That was cool of them! The Sweet Pea Arancini was probably my favorite part of the meal. I've never had this dish before so it completely blew me away. I suggest they include a picture of it on their menu! The description of it on their menu doesn't do it justice. It was fried to perfection with crispy outer shell. The inside was filled with a creamy risotto-esque consistency with the rice and the peas ready to ooze out. It was such a great dish. The rest of the meal didn't trail too far behind either! I'm usually not somebody who enjoys grits too much, but the Shrimp & Grits entree was very good to me! The grits had a very good savory taste and I enjoyed the sauce that came with the shrimp. The Mexican Street Corn came in a very generous portion that was perfect for sharing. When it came to dessert, honestly the carrot cake wasn't anything special. That's not to say it was bad, but the rest of the meal was much better! I would definitely be willing to return to Harry's for another go! Quick service, great food, reasonable prices, and great portions. No complaints here. read more

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My husband and I went to Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille during a day trip to Cape May. We chose it because of their dog friendly policies (you can have your dog with you in the patio and/or the rooftop). The restaurant was definitely busy and vibrant from the moment we walked in. They had live music in the rooftop section and you could tell right away it is a popular spot in the area. Even with how busy they were we were seated right away because we decided to not wait for the rooftop. Everybody was very hospitable and attentive. The service was also rather quick which is always a plus, specially when you are very hungry. Both the drink and food menus had great variety, they serve beach Americana food and their signature drinks are their refreshing crushers with several different flavors. The food itself was tasty although there really was nothing that stood out beyond simple yummy food. Overall, it's a fun, hangout spot with solid drinks and good food. read more

I'd like to start by saying I exclusively use Yelp to uplift establishments in my neighborhood that I love. I have exactly one bad review in approximately 10 years, and that is because I feel awful when I speak poorly about businesses that are trying their best. That said, I'm genuinely confused how this place exists? They have one of the best locations in Cape May yet I feel like I'd get better seafood in Wichita, Kansas (derogatory). We probably should've known we were in for a subpar experience when we waited for the hostess to show up for 5 minutes before we just started wandering around the restaurant looking for literally anyone that would help us. Spoiler: no one did. We eventually wandered back to the hostess stand and she finally returned and showed us our table. Their drink menu is extensive, which is usually a good sign. We each ordered a cocktail and half of them were essentially just vodka and toilet water. To their credit, their orange crush and margarita were fine. But their cucumber martini was shockingly bad. We ordered steamers and crab dip for an appetizer. The crab dip was essentially just spinach and mayo soup, we couldn't seem to find the crab. Maybe any real crabs they had found a way to escape the disastrous kitchen. The steamers were questionable at best. We split a bunch of different things for dinner and somehow, amongst all the seafood, the deviled eggs were the most edible (but still not great for the astronomical price). The lobster rolls were on bread that would land you in jail for serving in Maine or any other self-respecting establishment on the east coast. The lobster salad was nearly inedible and tasted like it was from a can. I guess they thought the giant glob of mayo on top would disguise the canned, processed taste. They were wrong. The lobster mac and cheese seemed like the easiest thing to make at least halfway decent. We were wrong once again. Soggy pasta with zero flavor from the cheese. The lobster would be better off as lunch for a bottom feeder in the Atlantic Ocean. We barely tasted it, and it had nothing but limp noodles and flavorless cheese to support it. The thing we expected the least out of but were still disappointed by? The fries that came with the lobster roll. There are dive bars in Pennsyltucky that fail health inspections monthly and have rats as regulars that can still serve halfway decent, hot fries. Unfortunately this place couldn't even manage that. If you want room temperature fries with no salt and fake truffle seasoning - this is your place!! Shoutout to our waitress who was pretty apathetic but extremely efficient and brought us every drink and course very quickly so we could escape the hellscape as quickly as possible. I am begging this restaurant to take advantage of their location and (I'm assuming) popularity due to the proximity to the condos and beach and just try to serve basic, edible food. Maybe stay away from using canned seafood. Just a suggestion though!! The ocean is right there. read more

Harry's is, to be honest, very mid. The food is just alright, especially for the price you're paying. Cocktails served in a plastic cup are $17 (some were good; some were not.) The steamers ("Local little neck clams") were just fine. The burrata didn't have much prosciutto. I get that you're paying for the experience of being right across from the beach, but it's just not worth it. To add, we were seated at a high-top table in their covered outdoor area in the first floor which was so hot that it felt like a greenhouse. Adding giant fans to add airflow to this area would greatly improve the experience. The high-top table was wobbly and placed on a slope so that the people on one side were lower than the people seated on the other side. Unfortunately, I must also mention that there were so many black flies that kept swarming around our table from the time we were seated to the time we left which really affected our experience. I will say that the service was good and the staff were definitely working hard. The wine cellar / liquor store attached to the restaurant was well-stocked and worth stopping at. read more

Afternoon lunch was great, but prices were a bit steep. We sat upstairs and it was a pretty cabana. The playlist was really good, a lot of oldies. Service was also great, and the food was delicious. We tried a little bit of everything, and it was all tasty. Nothing crazy unique or special to put it above other restaurants, but definitely worth a visit. I loved it! read more

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I would say overall you can't expect much from the shore restaurants, so everything probably won't be that great in the area. The salad didn't have much in it except for greens, and the chicken Milanese was more of just a plain chicken cutlet. The Nashville chicken sandwich was the best of the three. The ambiance is nice as you get a view of the ocean on the rooftop. Service was good! read more

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"My love is deep as the ocean for you And my feelings like the clouds" (Muddy Waters) Harry's is a very unpretentious restaurant with a friendly neighborhood vibe, good food, and a very reasonably priced menu. Six of us walked over from our hotel and experienced a very enjoyable and relaxed dinner Friday night. I started off with a big glass of Blackberry Sangria ($12). Our table shared an appetizer off the Weekend Special menu- a very yummy Crab Dip plate with house made pretzel chips. It had a lot of lump crab meat and melted cheddar, and was quite delicious. I ordered a cup of their clam chowder and a Brussels Sprouts and Arugula Salad ($14) with Asiago Cheese and a Lemon Parmesan dressing. The chowder was excellent- thick with chopped clams and diced potatoes. So was my salad - super fresh, generously portioned and perfectly dressed. Our young server did a great job with our table and was efficient and friendly. It was great to see this type of a reasonably priced restaurant in Cape May. read more

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My first time down in Cape May, I certainly appreciate the hospitality of my hosts! Great city, great vibe, for our first night out we went to Harry's. I have to say I have never had fried flounder. In New England, we have fried haddock, in Florida it is grouper. But I love the founder great great service, thank you. By the way, this is enough for two people easily! read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

When we first got there a server seated us very quickly and was very nice and welcoming. Next, was the incredible food and drinks I got the buttered pasta which was so delicious and my mom got a cocktail and she said it was amazing. Last but not least was the ambiance we were seated at an outdoor patio which had nice lights that were hanging on the ceiling and there was nice music too. That is why I recommend Harry's. read more

Went for breakfast on Saturday morning with my husband. Sad to say I expected more from this place. My husband's coffee came in a mug that still had a lipstick stain on the rim. I wiped it to make sure and yes it had glitter and all! We mentioned it and they brought another coffee out but just makes me think of cleanliness here. The coffee was good. The food also was very underwhelming to say the least. We both ordered simple scramble eggs with cheddar cheese, which was offered on the menu. The eggs were extremely overcooked like they were from a tray, stuck together and hard and it was white american cheese on it. Don't say cheddar if it's not, please. We also ordered blueberry pancakes and they were thin and so dried out from being over cooked. Bacon also was glistening with grease/oil and you can tell it wasn't placed on paper to absorb excess. Service was ok, and didn't seem busy at the time. Maybe dinner is better but I can't comment on that. Just an FYI upstairs is not open until 11:30am. Sorry to say I did not experience award winning dining here. read more

Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - Overcooked scramble eggs and overcooked dried out pancakes - American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

First time for us girls and we loved it Great dinner Harry's special chop salad a must Martini was great and entertainment who could ask for for! Our waiter Asa not so bad either! thanks for a enjoyable night! Joann C read more