Celebrate New Year’s Eve Jersey Shore style!
Cape May
Cabanas and Iron Pier Craft House – Two celebrations under one roof! Upstairs at Iron Pier Craft House, you can celebrate the New Year overlooking the beautiful Cape May beachfront! Seatings are available at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a full menu plus dinner specials. Reservations recommended. Downstairs at Cabanas Beach Bar & Grill, you can celebrate the New Year your way with Cabanas’ No Worries New Year’s party! Two options are available, plus a DJ and dancing, party favors and a champagne toast. Tickets can be purchased at www.ShoppingCabanasOnTheBeach.com or at the door.
Harbor View – This New Year’s Eve, have a meal with a view at Harbor View! Enjoy dinner and ring in the New Year while taking in the beautiful sights of the Cape May Harbor. For more information and reservations, call (609) 884-5444.
Iccara Italian Bistro – Experience the taste of Italy in the heart of Cape May with a New Year’s Eve dinner at Iccara Italian Bistro. Here you’ll find the freshest seafood, the finest ingredients and refined Mediterranean flavors, all within a friendly atmosphere. For more information and reservations, call (609) 884-0200 or visit www.iccaracapemay.com.
Merion Inn – Experience the charm and graciousness of the Victorian era during a New Year’s Eve dinner at The Merion Inn. Enjoy traditional regional seafood specialties, sizzling steaks, classic cocktails and Pianist Barry Miles on the Steinway until the wee small hours! Seatings are at 5 p.m. (a la carte and kid-friendly), 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. For more information and reservations, call (609) 884-8363 or visit www.merioninn.com.
Rusty Nail – Aloha, 2019! Ring in the New Year at the Rusty Nail and Beach Shack’s New Year’s Eve Beach Bash. The heat is on, so put on your flip flops and Aloha shirts and dance the night away to the swingin’ sounds of Dane Anthony. Countdown to the New Year and watch as the beach ball drops at midnight! For $60 per person, enjoy appetizers and an open bar from 9:30 p.m. at 1:30 a.m., and a champagne toast at midnight. For more information and tickets, visit www.rustynailcapemay.com.
Sapore Italiano – This New Year’s Eve, Sapore will offer fine dining with classic Italian favorites. Plus, you’re welcome to bring your own drinks to ring in the New Year with! For more information and reservations, call (609) 600-1422.
Washington Inn – Head to the Washington Inn on New Year’s Eve for a night of elegant dining in Cape May. A four-course dinner and a champagne toast will be available starting at 5 p.m. Seatings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. are $90 per person, and seatings from 6:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. are $115 per person. For more information and reservations, call (609) 884-5697 or visit www.washingtoninn.com.
Middle Township
The Bellevue Tavern – Stop by the Bellevue this New Year’s Eve and enjoy a fabulous dinner starting at 5 p.m.! Plus, the champagne’s on them – cheers to 2019 with a complimentary glass of champagne with dinner. For more information and reservations, call (609) 463-1738.
Nino’s Family Restaurant – At Nino’s Family Restaurant in Cape May Court House, you can indulge in the finest veal, steak, seafood, pasta and Italian specialties before heading to your New Year’s Eve celebration. For more information, call (609) 465-6300.
North Wildwood
Anglesea Pub – For great food and great people, visit Anglesea Pub this New Year’s Eve! The New Year’s Eve party at Anglesea Pub will feature live entertainment by the Sindi Raymond Band, a champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a continental breakfast! For more information, call (609) 729-1133.
The Inlet on Olde – Ring in 2019 with two parties under one roof! During the Inlet on Olde’s New Year’s Eve Bash, have a la carte dinner and drinks downstairs while enjoying local bands, or go for the $75 party package with a grand buffet and bar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and entertainment by DJ Jerry Smith. Purchase your tickets by calling (609) 600-2799 or email inletonolde@gmail.com.
Owen’s Pub – Have a Happy New Year at Owen’s Pub with awesome New Year’s Eve specials starting at 4 p.m. – no special is over $14.99! Dinner includes a champagne toast at midnight, a continental breakfast at 12:30 a.m. and party favors. Plus, for no cover charge, dance the night away with DJ Mikey D! Owen’s full menu will also be available. For more information, call (609) 729-7290 or visit www.owens.pub.
Stone Harbor
The Reeds at Shelter Haven – Kick off the New Year in style at the Reeds! The Reeds will offer a five-hour party with DJ entertainment and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, a three-course plated dinner, a premium open bar, and a champagne toast and breakfast at midnight. Reservations required. For more information and reservations, call (609) 368-0100 or visit www.reedsatshelterhaven.com.
Wildwood
Backfin Bar & Grill – Indulge in prime rib, crab cakes, salmon and chicken parm during Backfin Bar & Grill’s New Year’s Eve Party! There will be a buffet and open bar from 9 to 1 p.m., as well as a champagne toast, continental breakfast and noisemakers to bring in the New Year! Live band of the night will be The Rollers. Limited seating. For more information and reservations, email backfinwildwood@gmail.com.
Dogtooth Bar & Grill – Ring in the New Year Dogtooth style! Enjoy a special menu for just $49 per person, plus entertainment by DJ Denny Oh starting at 9 p.m. The regular menu will also be available. Stick around until midnight and enjoy a champagne toast, and don’t’ forget your party favors! Seatings start at 5 p.m. For more information and reservations, call (609) 522-8383.
MudHen Brewing Co. – Head to MudHen Brewing Co. for “Brew Year’s Eve” and experience an ultra-hip scene for an unforgettable evening of dancing and celebration. Only a $15 cover will get you glitzy party favors and a complementary beer toast at midnight, alongside live music by Indelible Groove. Full service menu will be available until midnight. Come in casual or cocktail attire! VIP and reserved seating is available but very limited. For more information and reservations, call (609) 846-7918.
Poppi’s Brick Oven & Italian Kitchen – Celebrate authentically with a four-course meal at Poppi’s for $39.99 per person, or dine from the regular menu. Wear cocktail attire, bring your own drinks and eat, drink and party the night away! Seatings start at 5 p.m. For more information and reservations, call (609) 600-3964.
Shamrock Beef & Ale – Join the Shamrock for a Billy Jack New Year! Enjoy great drinks, a free buffet to please the Irish palate and beyond, live entertainment by Billy Jack and DJ Frankie Miller, and best of all, no cover! Enjoy a free champagne toast at midnight and party favors! For more information, call (609) 522-7552.
Ship N’ Shore – “It’s always Happy Hour at Ship N’ Shore!” For great specials on New Year’s Eve including a buffet, DJ and favors, party at Ship N’ Shore! Tickets are just $20 per person or two for $30! For more information, call (609) 522-0377.
(Not all prices include tax and gratuity)
For more ways you can party it up on New Year’s Eve, check out the DoTheShore section!