Rusty Nail - CAPE MAY
Rusty Nail
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The menu of Rusty Nail from CAPE MAY contains about 287 different menus and drinks. On average you pay about $10.0 for a dish / drink.
The Rusty Nail is a legendary surfer bar and restaurant located at the Beach Shack in Cape May. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or our famous happy hour. Kids' meals are served on a souvenir Beach Shack Frisbee, and our indoor spaces spill into outdoor seating, a sand bar, fire pit, and shuffleboard. Everyone is welcome, including four-legged friends from the beach, to enjoy live entertainment and our comforting beach blanket food. The Rusty Nail was named one of Zagat's 10 Hottest Restaurants on the Jersey Shore in 2014.
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The reviews for the restaurant offer a range of experiences, with some diners mentioning poor service and long wait times, while others praise the ambiance and quality of the food. Some customers were disappointed with the lack of attention to COVID safety protocols, such as uncovered noses and lack of mask-wearing in the restrooms. Despite these complaints, others had positive experiences, noting excellent service, a well-rounded menu, and a beautiful dining atmosphere. Issues with reservations and disorganization among staff were also highlighted, but overall, the general consensus seems to be a mixed bag of opinions.
Eating was okay, but much overpriced. there are other far better options available. we do not want to return.
We made a lunch reservation several weeks in advance, only to show up and find the restaurant was closed. We received no notification from the restaurant or Open Table. Very disappointed.
We hit the Rusty Nail during our annual CM trip at least once. The food is great, freshly prepared ingredients breakfast, lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is second to none (especially outside. It’s conveniently located to where we stay but that might not help most. Like with most places, especially in peak CM season, the service has suffered dramatically due to staffing shortages. Definitely make reservations ahead of time as they easily sell out and walk ins frequently get turned away at peak times. We still go because all the other restaurants have the same issue…and because we love the place and are trying to support them. Looking forward to this Summer ‘22!!
Rusty nail is one of those great beach vibe tiki feel places. Sand on your feet. Fire and music to relax to. While having some great food on a summer day.
Horrible experience. My daughter had a SEVERE dairy allergy. She specifically told the waitress. The waitress wrote it down. We saw it written. When the plate came it was CLEAR that the kitchen simply took off the cheese and served the dish. There wereremnants of the cheese all over the plate. SO BAD! HORRIBLE! Putting people’s lives in danger to save a mistake they made. Ifyour family has allergies DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE! STAY AWAY!
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Lox, Cream Cheese, Red Onion On A Bagel$9.0
Ham, Bacon, Pork Roll Or Canadian Bacon And Egg$6.5
Sausage, Cheese Scrambled Eggs On A Biscuit$7.5Morning Cocktails
Rusty Mary$6.0Side Dishes
Cereal Or Granola Milk$3.5
Yogurt, Granola Seasonal Fresh Fruit$7.5
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