From Breakfast to Dinner Mermaids did not disappoint. This is an excellent casual dining restaurant - we visited twice - Thanks for including Muslim staff! It feels inclusive here with excellent service! I loved my shrimp and scallop dish for dinner . Huge clean space for dining! We sat overlooking the dunes. read more

We made the mistake of going to this place based on the recommendation from a couple of travel folks on YouTube. They said the food was excellent and relatively inexpensive. Well, it was not our cup of tea for a number of reasons. First, the food was not inexpensive. I included her menu to let you judge for yourself. You could say that the ambience was what could be best described as "rickety quaint," and if you were expecting to get a view of the ocean, the best that you'll get is a window seat with a lovely view of a grassy dune. I got the fish and chips and my partner got a crabcake sandwich. We both were on par with what you'd get in the cafeteria. although the fries were nice and crispy. Somewhat mentioned that the table ketchup tasted funny in a different post and we can confirm that that's true and we have avoided it after the first taste. Although we left a generous tip, it certainly was not inexpensive and a value in any which way and won't be coming back. read more

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We had a nice lunch at Mermaids this afternoon. The setting is lovely - in a large covered porch on the beach. We had good cheeseburgers, crispy thick battered onion rings, and a Mediterranean sampler plate. The service was very good. We had a good time. read more

Ketchup tasted funny and my dumba$$ ate it anyway. Great restaurant if you don't mind spending your vacation on the toilet

It had a diverse menu at acceptable prices. Inside was casual with some souvenirs available for purchase. The deck seating in the back offered a view of the sand bank. The server was very friendly. I ordered the clam chowder and mussels. My husband ordered the chicken kebab. (He wanted the mix grill but they said they were out of beef.) His house salad and my soup came out the same time. His salad looked pretty good. My New England clam chowder was very thick and rich with more potatoes than clams. It was seasoned well. Next came the mussels which were rather large for an appetizer. The meat was a little small but I liked the wine garlic sauce that it came with. My husband liked his chicken kabob. The food was ok, not mind blowing but what we wanted. read more

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Firstly Brian helped us choosing food, eas prompt and so courteous. The calamari was outstanding. Hot, fresh and succulent Lobster roll is highly recommended All meat Omelet was so good So was skillet Must try- freshly squeezed lemonade we had a fun time and will come back again read more

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I went here twice during my recent stay in Cape May, once for lunch and once for breakfast. Both meals were good, I had King Triton breakfast and the crab burger. I sat in the back by the dunes, the water is a little tough to see since it's behind the dunes but you can catch a glimpse of it, and the atmosphere is define still very beachy. The service was good, food came out quick both times. read more

Mermaids Restaurant - Crab Cake Lunch - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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Spent my birthday in Cape May for a day trip. Mermaids had gotten good reviews so we decided to try lunch there. Waitress was extremely unfriendly, pissed at the world I guess. No hello, no coming back to see if we were ok, nothing. Ordered the scallop platter and the lobster roll. 4 fried scallops where the breading fell completely off. Lobster roll was tasteless and tiny on a hotdog roll. Would not recommend during peak season, $52 and not worth the money or time. read more

Outside of the beach front view which is really a high dune no water view this restaurant was meh. We went hoping to have brunch on Sunday but they stop serving breakfast at 12 noon. This made us pivot since we were hoping for breakfast. The menu has a selection of Mediterranean options , salads , sandwiches and sides. Menu very diner-esque. There was not a lot of people in a resort town, no wait for lunch on a beautiful sunny weekend day should be a sign. We opted for the Mediterranean salad which was lettuce , cucumber purple onion , with feta and grape leaves stuffed. Dressing was nothing but oil and oregano no vinegar at all. Was bland to say the least feta was tasteless. We also ordered 2 burger deluxe platters which were cooked well but standard non memorable. All in all service was slow and wasn't our favorite meal. All in 72.00 for 3 for lunch two burgers and a salad ... you do the math. Plenty of better options in beautiful cape May. Passing by this spot. read more

This review is a bit late but all the more reason to note, came to Cape May w friends this summer for the first time & after arriving & unpacking this was our very first dining spot. Randomly walking a few blocks & this spot ticked off all the boxes, right off the beach, huge space inside, tons of tables & super fast & friendly service. We loved everything, food was delicious & all were very attentive. Pretty big portions, highly recommend! read more

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Honestly, I was impressed with this place. All of the food was fresh, hot, and tasted pretty good! Was is the best quality ingredients? Not really, but it all tasted good! The waitress was very friendly as we did have a large party. The back patio seating was right on the beach, made a great atmosphere! read more

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We have been here twice and will definitely be back!! Very fresh, great tasting food, good menu selection, casual setting with great views.

We are going to make this a regular dinner place when visiting Cape May. The food was delicious and priced fairly. The service was excellent our waitress was pleasant and funny. It's a casual place with a view of the sandy dunes and a BYOB. read more

Petfect waterfront restaurant in Cape May. They have a large selection of menu items and great ice cream. Fun casual spot for lunch or dinner on a beach day. read more

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Was not a good experience. Very slow service. Crab cake was served with a "fruit salad" which was two pieces of cut up fruit(see pic). While the back deck had a nice breeze, the only view is of the sand dunes. read more

Mermaids Restaurant - Crab cake sandwich with "fruit salad" - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

One of the worst places in cape may. I ordered the chicken Francaise and I've had soggy sponges look more appetizing. Very disappointing. My tummy also hurts now. read more

Mermaids Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

l Food was so mediocre I genuinely think my microwave could've done a better job. Everything tasted straight out of the frozen section at Walmart and somehow all of us left feeling like we lost a fight with our stomachs. The server was super nice -- honestly the only reason this isn't getting reported to the FDA. But charging a 20% gratuity for a party of FOUR is actually insane. Texas Roadhouse doesn't even pull that stunt and at least there the rolls don't taste like freezer burn and disappointment. 0/10. Would rather eat a Lunchable in a parking lot than come back here again. read more

Simple and filling along the promenade. Price is fair for the location. Servers are super nice! They are serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Definitely recommended for small and big groups. read more

Mermaids Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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Great, casual place to grab lunch on a beach day or rainy day. Brian was our server, he was polite and seated us right away. Seated promptly, friendly service and fresh food. My lettuce was fresh and crisp, chicken was crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Glad we made time this trip to give it a try. read more

Mermaids Restaurant - Outdoor covered seating - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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What would a vacation in Cape May be without breakfast at Mermaids! I actually went twice!! I had a western omelette my first visit and Eggs Benedict on the second. Honestly I would recommend either! Between the view and the like home meal it's just a good start to the day!! The staff was great even accommodating a large party like us! read more

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Been coming to this spot since moving back to CMC in 2022, awesome place in the summer. Great if you have kids, breakfast is on point, and the Mediterranean options for lunch and dinner are delicious! I recommend the falafel pita, or the beef kebab which is made with filet mignon. I highly recommend! We also ask for Jelly every time we go, she's an awesome server :) read more

We had lunch here. Good food, great price and EXCELLENT service from Kay (Kayleigh... hope I'm spelling that correctly) I never thought I would find lobster rolls, which was stuffed full of lobster for under $20 at a beachside restaurant. They did not skimp on the amount of lobster meat on that roll. Our server Kay was also very sweet and attentive. Overall a great experience and I will definitely stop here again next time we are in Cape May. Simply cant be beat for a restaurant right on the beach. It was also a short walk (about 3 blocks) to the Washington street Mall, so in an excellent location. read more

Jelly was amazing, best customer service. Definitely recommend this place. We had a good experience. read more

Mermaids Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

This was one of the worst food experiences of my entire life. For one they charge you gratuity for 4 or more people like they are some sort of fancy restaurant. So fancy in fact that I had a constant drip of water on my shoulder coming from the shitty ceiling. The server was nice but the food was terrible. I would have rather ate at Taco Bell in the hood then ever come back here. read more

Please don't waste your time going here. we got a cheese stack hoagie that they over cooked the stleak. The fish was over cooked and hard. the hamburger was not all that and was a frozen cheap patty. the best part of the whole meal was the cheese sticks. And the top it all off the server asked us to give them a 5 star review and mention his name so he would receive $5.00. read more

So the service was quick and attentive, not at all like other reviews. Nice outdoor deck space, host was courteous in asking if we wanted to be in the sun or not. Good unfortunately was just passable. We had fish & chips, good. Eggplant parm with pasta, was ok, very cheesy. We also had crab cake sandwich which was very good and the chicken Caesar wrap which was too salty & not very good. This place is hit or miss. We had more misses than hits. Location is good though. read more

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Loved this place so much I went twice last summer! Affordable, lots of options, friendly service and great views of the dunes. Fried clams were wonderful and the bathrooms very clean!! read more

Mermaids Restaurant - Fried Breaded Clam Strips - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

The service and the welcoming staff are out of this world way to go I will return for sure

Service staff was friendly. I went after lunch busy time. Lobster roll was tasty yet it was pretty small for $20. I do realize it's a tourist town and priced as such. read more

Mermaids Restaurant - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Wow this was the most horrible experience I've ever had in my life. The apparent busboy physically got in my face in a threatening manner and cursed at me. I spoke to the manager who was like "what did you do" and then just proceeded to argue with me. I was absolutely in disbelief. My friend got the burger which was so bad he wouldn't even eat it. Overall the experience here was about the worst I've ever experienced. I simply cannot believe I was physically threatened here. I will not be returning and honestly, who threatens a customer by cursing and getting in their face? I actually can't believe it. I'd stay away. read more

The food was delicious. The mussels were delicious and the stuffed flounder was perfect. The chicken kebabs were cooks perfectly. The staff was very nice. read more

This is a lovely restaurant next to the convention center with an awesome view of the beach. It's not a fancy restaurant, but the food is good, the service is spot on and the surroundings are very beautiful. It is a BYOB so you'll save a few bucks there and there are so many ice cream places around that you'll probably save money there also. The best part for us was the hostess, who was really sweet. I should remember her name... I learned her name and her nickname but by this morning, I forgot. Sorry sweetheart! You were awesome. read more

Excellent Mediterranean food. What a treat to find good hummus and vegetables and calimari among the junk food on the board walk. And to sit on the screened in deck and eat surrounded by dune grasses and treated to a lovely sunset. Best of all, though, was the service. My wife had cut her finger; the host found a bandage. I dropped my wallet under the table and left the restaurant; the staff collected it and waited for me to return. And that return just gave us good reason to try Mermaids' excellent and affordable ice cream. Mini-scoops! Thanks to everyone at Mermaids for a lovely time. read more

Great food. Casual experience. Jelly (our server) was amazing. The rest of the food runners were kind and hospitable as well. We will be back :) read more

Enjoyed the onion rings, fries, pita, hummus.. nice place.. by the beach! The front has ice creams etc with a nice sit down restaurant at the back of it.. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious!!! I loved everything I had! The lemonade was good, onion rings were very crispy, all super good!!! The service was very nice, the waitress was super attentive also the ambiance of it being on the water is fantastic!! read more

Our family experienced appallingly BAD service at this restaurant. Our wait time for a basic lunch stretched far beyond reasonable, while other tables seemed to be on an express lane. When we inquired about our order, our waitress who also claimed to be the manager made unapologetic excuses and behaved aggressively and disrespectfully. The moment we requested to cancel, our food magically appeared. She continued to make excuses at our table in a very loud and rude manner, which startled my child. We were patient and polite throughout, yet were treated differently and poorly. The food was OK, but the appalling service makes this restaurant absolutely not worth visiting. read more

If you're looking for a place for lunch on the beach this was a nice place. We sat in the back where you could hear the waves of the ocean and feel the cool breeze. Our server was pleasant. Our meal was good and flavorful. The chicken kabob was a decent portion. The only disappointing part was the lobster roll on a hot dog bun. However the lobster was delicious the presentation was not. Overall service was quick and we enjoyed our lunch. read more

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Came to Mermaids for breakfast, service was quick and attentive. Our coffee cups were timely refilled. Yogurt parfait was okay, good amount of fresh fruits a bit of yogurt and granola. Omelette was good as well. Overall, good for breakfast. read more

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Terrific breakfasts, awesome service, reasonable prices, great location. Thanks, team!