For almost 200 years, Cape May has been one of the most popular Shore Towns in the United States. The southernmost New Jersey community is one of the most popular destination town for day trips and vacationers for decades.

Rated one of the best Weekend Getaway New Jersey Shore Towns, Cape May features numerous restaurants, inns, and local shops for visitors to enjoy.

There are over 20 Restaurants in Cape May serving adult beverages to patrons during the summer months. But starting in October, a popular restaurant on the Cape Island will be allowed to serve liquor under special conditions.

What Cape May Restaurant Will Now Be Serving Adult Beverages?

Over the last decade, Peter Shields Restaurant and Inn has been one of the most popular fine dining establishments in Cape May. Located at the corner of Beach Avenue and Trenton Avenue, this building was originally built in the early 1900s and now gets to enter a new era for the property.

The Cape May City Council unanimously approved transferring a pocket liquor license to the Peter Shields Inn and Restaurant. The liquor license formerly assigned to Carpenter Street Hospitality Inc. already received transfer clearance from the City of Cape May Zoning Office and Police Department.

The list of special conditions for Peters Shields Restaurant and Inn receiving the liquor license includes:

*Limiting alcohol service to guests
*Restricting the sale of alcohol to customers indoors
*Exception to indoor rule is for a designated number of special events (for example: weddings) during which outdoor service would be allowed
*Prohibition of seating at a proposed service bar

As of the writing of this article, there have been zero posts on the Peter Shields Restaurant's Facebook or Instagram about the approved liquor license transfer.  The Cape May Fine Dining establishment is currently open Thursday through Monday during October.

Peter Shields makes the list of the Top Rated Restaurants in Cape May; Did your favorite dining establishments on Cape Island make this list?

30 of the Top Rated Restaurants in Cape May, New Jersey

Whether you are visiting for a weekend getaway vacation or a day trip to check out the Washington Street Mall, there are many eating options in Cape May for you to check out. We have organized the best restaurants in Cape May based on Google Reviews and Google Analytics so you can find out what is popular before your next visit to New Jersey's southernmost town

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