Rusty Nail - CAPE MAY

#1 - Vegetarian - CAPE MAY, Seafood, American
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Rusty Nail

Rusty Nail
3.8 / 5 (7662 reviews)

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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.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: David

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 7662 reviews
david-reisner-pilot8
23.04.2025

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.

elizabeth-milonas
23.04.2025

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!

marissa-bannister
23.04.2025

To start off the host (blonde short hair) seemed very out of it to the point she handed my boyfriend the menus at the front and was like oh wait not for you?? Our server was great as well as the food. Drinks were strong thankfully considering we hadchildren running around our table kicking up and throwing sand non stop. I know the workers cant do much but it was very hard torelax. Probably would come back at a later time. Live music was great!!

joe-schwartz-1
23.04.2025

Another great bar resturant in Cape May. Service was excellent. A very good menu, with great drinks. Plenty of parking. Try the Spice strawberry wings.

rudy-krupitza-dog284
23.04.2025

The rusty nail has it all literally…. It has a huge indoor bar and great food with Tv’s everywhere! It has an outdoor tiki bar with excellent mixed drinks and great food! It offers a huge sand area outside as well with fire pits and pic nick tables .It has friendly service and is located right across from the beach!

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There is a TV / screen on-site where sports are broadcast.

The diner and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The place also takes credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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