Is there anything better than outdoor dining in the summer? This is a little unassuming restaurant…read morethat's small on tables but big on flavor. It sits at the base of the marina, and what's better than watching boats while you dine? It's off the beaten path, down a side street. Tacos are where it's at here. Three to an order and quite filling! - Crispy Brussels Sprouts - tender! - Oysters - Cape May Salts...my favorite! - Loaded Old Bay Fries - good sized portion and well-balanced - Ceviche (spicy tuna) - so good! - Shrimp Tacos - blackened shrimp, mango salsa, avocado crema, and cilantro - Fish Tacos - Mahi-Mahi with corn salsa, avocado, red onion, and cilantro - Short Rib Tacos - Manchego, chipotle ranch slaw, pickled jalapenos Small parking lot so street parking is your best bet. We rode our bikes and appreciated the bike rack. The space is covered, so no worries if it starts to rain. Super friendly staff!

Love this BYOB! It's nice to have a waterfront restaurant that feels this casual. It overlooks the…read moredocks in west wildwood and we love that it has the feel of someone's backyard. The oysters and tacos were pretty solid. Our server was super attentive and quick. We will definitely be back for a casual meal.

A great, retro 60's diner scene offering a change to the typical boardwalk restaurant. A large, but…read morenot overwhelming menu with a lot of great options. My burger and fries were awesome and it was topped off with a great waitress.

We had the greatest time at the this diner with our family! Burgers were phenomenal! Especially the…read moremillion dollar and breakfast burger !! Staff was amazing and on point and owner was a delight!! Go check them out when you're in wildwood NJ!!

We stopped by Castaway Cafe for breakfast today, and it was an excellent experience from start to…read morefinish. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, warm, and attentive, making us feel welcome and ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food was delicious, and the portions were generous, offering great value without sacrificing quality. Everything came out fresh and was prepared very well. Overall, we had a wonderful breakfast and will definitely be back. I highly recommend Castaway Cafe to anyone looking for great food and outstanding service!

Quick service, great breakfast! Waiter was great and kept drinks topped off…read more The bad: The floors were sticky, single bathrooms only, people were waiting or couldn't go.

Went here on our last day in Wildwood and I feel like we ended on a high note. After some food…read moremisses over the weekend, this was a nice treat. The only reason we picked Vegas is because my daughter loved the old school look from the outside and said she loved diners. I'm glad that Vegas caught her eye.. and that it's old school charm didn't stop at the door. Nice amount of parking, clean, Elizabeth was our server and she was very pleasant. You don't wait long for your food and it comes out delicious and fresh! I order a side of chipped beef and I should have order much more because my mom who said she just wanted to try it... ate most of mine! It was so good. Reminds me of my late father who loved it. Such an old school meal that is becoming a rarity. Executed perfectly. My omelette was great... my daughter's pancakes were delicious. We left full and happy! Can't wait to return when we come back to visit the Wildwood area.

Vegas Diner for our first stop in Wildwood for a fall getaway…read more Breakfast is delicious. Great prices. I had the avocado toast with arugula and balsamic drizzle. Held the tomato's. One slice was very filling and very good. Sorry I ate so much before I took the photo. It really was very pretty.

Grillin N Chillin is a new place in the Acme Parking lot in North Cape May. So far it has made a…read morevery good first impression. What drew me to the place is the BBQ menu. So naturally, I got the Brisket Platter which came with two sides. I was a little disappointed that they were out of baked beans but no big deal. The Brisket along with the two sides was very satisfying. Very good amounts of food and such a tender brisket! Interestingly, this place serves breakfast all day long. So my friend ordered the French Toast for dinner. I tried some and it was very well made! I really liked the syrup and the vanilla icing that came with it. Everything here was on point. The food, service, portions, and pricing. I have absolutely no complaints and wholeheartedly recommend Grillin N Chillin

Delicious!!!! Great beachy atmosphere and as soon as you walk in you can smell the smokey bbq. We…read moretried the brisket, pulled pork, hot honey chicken Mac and cheese, and the Soprano. The brisket was AMAZING!!!! The depth of flavor from the smokiness or the tender brisket to the bbq sauce on top - it was soooo good! The pulled pork was lean (my picky eating daughter ate it all)!! The chicken in the Soprano was super crispy and flavorful. The hot honey chicken was hot, but great! Next time, we'd ask for the sauce on the side so we could take the spice, but that's the only thing we'd change. So glad to have a place like this in north cape May! Highly recommend giving this place a go!!!!!

We were very hesitant to give this place a try after reading some of the negative reviews but I am…read morehere to disprove them all after our experience. After an absolutely horrific dining experience at The Boathouse in Wildwood our party was genuinely concerned about going out to dinner and history repeating itself but thankfully that was not the case. Let me just start by saying most importantly... Our server Andrea was probably one of the most top notch on point individuals I've ever witnessed in the service industry. She tackled our party of 12 like a true professional knowing exactly how to deal with such a large group. Drinks, kids meals, appetizers and entrees all handled with precision. She even went above and beyond to provide us with bug spray. A party of 12 with children is not an easy task... we salute you Andrea! Moving on... the drink selection here is plentiful with a lot of unique frozen mixed drinks. No complaints with the food either, lots of variety for everyone's tastes. Let's just say no one left unhappy. The speed of the service from the kitchen was great too. The playground is a nice added bonus to keep the children entertained and most seating on the deck allows you to keep an eye on them while playing. Do yourself a favor... avoid The Boathouse at all costs and take the ride out to the Mad Viking.

Coming from a locals perspective- I REALLY wanted to love Mad Viking because the location is…read morebeautiful. The beachy vibe is great, the colors are fun, and you can tell the owners put a lot of thought into making it family-friendly (thank you for that!). The kids' play area is THE best around, the pirate ship is awesome, and the new jungle gym, tire, seesaw/boat, and additional seating they added this year are fantastic. That said, I've given this place four separate chances over the last two summers, hoping things would improve, and unfortunately, they haven't. The biggest disappointment is the food. Every visit, it's taken a long time to come out, and when it does, it's consistently over-fried and just not very good. I kept thinking maybe they were still working out the kinks after opening, but after coming back again this summer, it feels exactly the same. The drinks are another letdown. Their marketing makes them look incredible, but they don't live up to the hype. I've ordered several myself and sampled quite a few from friends during large group outings, and every single one has been overwhelmingly sweet with very little alcohol flavor. They look great for Instagram, but the taste just isn't there. The service has also been consistently disappointing (and I'm not talking about wait times, that's expected in a summer touristy town). I haven't had a single genuinely friendly employee in any of my visits. A smile and a welcoming attitude go a long way, especially in a beach town where people are on vacation and looking to have a good time. I truly wanted this place to become one of our regular spots because it has so much potential. The atmosphere, location, and family amenities are excellent. But good playgrounds and a beautiful location can only carry a restaurant so far. Until the food, drinks, service, and wait times improve, I just can't recommend it.

Hands down, this restaurant went above and beyond. My Mom…read moreand her significant other of over 20 years decided to get married on very short notice (about 1 month). They wanted just something small with family and a few friends. After one family member recommended The Grand Hotel, I found they had a restaurant attached- Hemingways. I have never been to this hotel or the restaurant so I was unsure if they could accommodate a large group. Right from the first phone call, they were on board! Thankfully there was not another event that day and they truly seemed excited to have us book with them. Their events manager, Haley, reached out to me to plan our dinner. We ended up emailing which was so easy and convenient. She helped me nail down a menu and all the little details - down to the linen color. It was much more than I expected! My sister made a cake and I all but expected to have to do the cake in someone's hotel room but she told me they would be happy to put out a cake table and that she even had a cake stand we could use! The day of the event I was shocked to see the tables decorated so beautifully with sand, seashells, printed menus, and the cutest napkin rings. Our waitress Shannon was amazing and was on top of everything! Since the event was put together so quickly, I didn't have huge expectations. I can honestly say that the restaurant went above and beyond to make the evening so special. The food was awesome, everything came out hot and delicious. 10/10

We had great expereinces watching the Eagles games here over tge winter. They set up a giant TV in…read morethe dining room and had some really well priced game day specials. The atmosphere, food and service have all proven to be great. Hemmingways has been around longer than I have and it is a wonderful Cape May institution.

I'm not the biggest fan of bbq but this was spectacular. The bbq doesn't have that overwhelming…read moresmoke flavor and the meats are of the best quality. The sides ( Mac n cheese, cornbread, and potato salad) were also excellent. The star of the menu is the brisket but EVERYTHING was excellent. Glad we gave this place a shot because we are coming back! It's no wonder the brisket won awards in NYC.

We've been eating at Wildwoods BBQ a lot in the past couple years and they never disappoint. The…read moremeat is quality and delicious. The sides are unique and stand out when compared to other places. I love the beans. And they might have the best French fries in Wildwood (only rivaled by Maui's Dog House). I always leave feeling satisfied.