Dining Out: Valentine’s Day

Valentines day table setting

Looking for a place to eat out on Valentine’s Day? Many restaurants are open for Valentine’s Day and the preceding weekend, which also happens to be Super Bowl weekend. Whether Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday works best for your romantic plans, restaurants across Cape May County have you covered.

Tuckahoe Inn, a “weekend Inn love”

1 Harbor Road and Route 9, Beesely’s Point
609-390-3322

Tuckahoe Inn, located right on the water at the very top of Cape May County, is celebrating “A weekend Inn love” with live music, valentine’s day specials, and a valentine’s day themed cocktail menu. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m.; reservations are recommended.

Deauville Inn Prix-Fixe 3-Course Dinner

201 Willard Rd, Strathmere
609-263-2080

Deauville Inn will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a “prixe-fixe” three-course meal for $75 a person. The special will be available on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Reservations are recommended.

Bellevue Tavern

7-9 S. Main St., Cape May Court House
609-463-1738

Bellevue celebrates Valentine’s Day on Saturday and Sunday with a “Price Fixe” menu full of Valentine’s specials. Included is a salad, appetizer, entrée, and dessert. A regular menu is also available. Call for reservations.


Valentine’s Day at the Rio Station

3505 U.S. 9, Rio Grande
609-889-2000

Enjoy new additions to Rio Station’s regular menu, and the great values from the award-winning wine list. $20 Tableside Wine-by-the-Bottle and $10 “Take Home” Wine-by-the-Bottle in the Liquor Store. Come try the Station’s new Valentine’s specials!

Carini’s Valentine’s Weekend

9854 Pacific Ave, Wildwood Crest
609-522-7304
Carini’s offers a slew of Valentine’s specials on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Valentine’s weekend. Specials include: Lobster Raviolis topped with lump crab meat and served with a Rosa sauce, Broiled Salmon topped with crab meat, cappers, and tomato in a lemon wine sauce, and char-broiled ribeye steaks topped with mushrooms, onions, and served in a Marsala sauce.

Anglesea Pub Special Valentine’s Menu 

116 W 1st Ave, North Wildwood 

609-729-1133 

Anglesea Pub will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special menu. Appetizers include seafood salad, baked brie with berry compote, stuffed mushrooms & burrata. For dinner, the pub offers a seafood combo, lobster tail (6oz), filet oscar, veal parm, and chicken cordon blue.  

Nino’s Family Restaurant  

16 S Main St, Cape May Court House 

609-465-6300 

Nino’s is a BYOB restaurant that specializes in veal, pasta, steak, and seafood. Nino’s is a local favorite known for their Italian dishes.  

Duffinetti’s Italian Restaurant  

4600 Pacific Ave, Wildwood 

609-522-0002 

Duffinetti’s will have live entertainment on Valentine’s weekend and a full menu. Duffinetti’s often fills up on holiday weekends, so reservations in advance are recommended.  

Sapore Italiano  

416 S Broadway, West Cape May 

Sapore serves classic, upscale Italian food in the heart of Cape May. Sapore is BYOB, and will be open Valentine’s weekend.  

Dragon House  

3616 Pacific Ave, Wildwood 

609-522-2320 

Dragon House in Wildwood has been around for more than 50 years. Their cozy interior makes for a great night out, but for those spendingor Valentine’s at home, their whole menu is available for takeout.  

Blue Water Grille 

3320 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood 

609-522-0303 

Blue Water Grille in Wildwood, located inside the Bolero Resort, is a two story restaurant and bar that offers a casual dining experience; it can make for a great relaxed Valentine’s dinner. The Grille offers steaks, pasta, seafood, and other American classics.  

Harbor View  

954 Ocean Dr, Cape May 

609-884-5444 

Harbor View, located right on the water, is a great option for Valentine’s night for those in search of good seafood. Harbor View has a wide selection of shellfish, fish, and sushi, in addition to traditional American offerings.  

Owen’s Pub

119 E 17th Ave, North Wildwood

609-729-7290

Owen’s Pub will be open on Valentine’s weekend with new specials. On offer is a prime rib special served with potato, vegetable, and salad. They also offer a ravioli special stuffed with mascarpone cheese, sundried tomato and basil, topped with sauteed shrimp in rose cream sauce and served with salad.

Rio Grande Diner 

1305 NJ-47 South, Rio Grande 

609-886-7376 

Sometimes a casual Valentine’s night out is the best, and least stressful. Rio Grande Diner is open year-round and offers typical diner fare, including specials like gyros.  


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