The Blue Pig Tavern, Cape May, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
The Blue Pig Tavern in Cape May's Historic Congress Hall Seaside Resorts Serves a Menu Prepared With Fresh Ingredients From Their Own Nearby Farm
Blue Pig TavernCongress Hall Hotel
215 Beach Ave. (bet. Congress & Perry streets)
Cape May, NJ
The Blue Pig Tavern: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: New American Tavern
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Serves a well-executed menu using local, farm-to-table fresh produce, herbs, and eggs from their own Cape May Beach Plum Farm
Service: Friendly, attentive, though less so during the summer peak season.
Ambiance/Decor: 1800's historic, colonial vibe, especially cozy in the colder winter months with the warmth and glow from their large wood burning fireplace
Overall Rating: 2 Stars
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Noise Level: Moderate -High
Dress: casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a new American menu prepared with fresh, local ingredients
Not Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who prefer comfort food, or a traditional casual menu served in huge portions .
Recommended dishes: When available, The Beef Tenderloin with Potato Purée, Caramelized Shallots, Beach Plum Farm Carrots, Port Wine Demi Glace, The Crab & Clam Pasta with Garganelli, Light Citrus Butter, English Peas, Calabrian Chiles; and The Braised Beef Short Rib with Aged Cheddar Polenta, Fire Roasted Vegetables, Port Wine Demi.
Liquor: Full bar service
The Blue Pig Tavern offers a charming and nostalgic dining experience, centered around a farm-to-table philosophy. Featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from Cape May’s own Beach Plum Farm, the menu highlights hearty, modern American fare with a local touch.
Nestled within historic Congress Hall, the Tavern has deep roots dating back to the 1800s, when it served as a gathering place for whalers. Today, it retains that warm, welcoming spirit, with cozy interiors and rustic charm spread across several dining spaces.
Guests can enjoy meals by the wood-burning fireplace in cooler months or dine beneath a large skylight overlooking the hotel’s colonnade. Another dining room captures classic tavern ambiance, complete with natural wood floors and plush banquettes. In the summer, outdoor seating is available on the shaded, street-level patio.
Executive Chef Jeremy Einhorn leads the kitchen, crafting a New American menu infused with locally grown produce, herbs, and farm-fresh eggs from Beach Plum Farm. The restaurant is family-friendly, offering a dedicated kid’s menu.
Open year-round for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Blue Pig Tavern also celebrates the holidays in style. From the weekend after Thanksgiving through December, guests can dine in one of twelve heated, snow-white igloos on the Grand Lawn—each accommodating private parties of up to eight beneath the glow of a towering 30-foot Christmas tree, as part of the “Winter Wonderland” holiday experience.
Special holiday offerings include a traditional Thanksgiving menu and a festive Christmas Day buffet.
Updated April 2025
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