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The Merion Inn

106 Decatur St, Cape May, NJ 08204-1415
609-884-8363
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Ranked #30 of 107 restaurants in Cape May
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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atlantic city nj
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I don't know how anyone can not say nice things about the Merion Inn. The food, service and bar have always been excellent. Expensive? I don't think so. Easter dinner for 3 was about $90.00. I spend more than that at Red Lobster, and there is no comparison. We have never had less than an excellent meal, service and bar.... More

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Montclair, New Jersey
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Why does this place have such good reviews? It's one thing for establishments in this town to have Victorian era decor, but this place is dark and drab. I got the Filet Mignon based on Trip Advisor reviews. Oh well, it was tough and fatty, overcooked. The whole purpose of an expensive little filet is that you can eat the... More

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See 6 more reviews by LKHiggs for Cape May
North Arlington, New Jersey
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Expensive and the food was not worth the price. We travelled with friends who were celebrating their anniversary. She had made special reservations, which were not honored. I ordered filet, and it was cooked far too long to be medium rare. Our waitress had too many tables to be attentive. I don't mind paying for dinner (was $300 for 4... More

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See 5 more reviews by newjersey1949 for Cape May
new jersey
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53 reviews 53 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My wife and I were there several years ago and had a great time and decided to go back today to hopefully have another great experience. What a dissapointment. The atmosphere was the best part of the experience. The food from appetizer to main course to desert was not anything to rave about. Both my wife's food and mine were... More

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See 7 more reviews by emtdpw for Cape May
New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My husband and I ate here as part of his birthday celebration. The food was delicious! I highly recommend the Maryland style crab cakes. They were full of fresh crab and it was beautifully presented with two scrumptious sides. My husband had the glazed salmon, also delicious. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was romantic. I can't wait to... More

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Harleysville, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at the Merion Inn. The food and service were Excellent! We also enjoyed the beautiful piano music, while we ate our 3 course dinner. It was very romantic and enjoyable for our Anniversary dinner!

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See 3 more reviews by EstherK175 for Cape May
Newark, Delaware
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Food was great Service even better Nice atmosphere There was a guy playing the piano just the right noise level. We told them that it was our anniversary and they took a picture of us and gave it to us in a nice frame. Very nice touch. The only negative was we had to wait for our reservation

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See 2 more reviews by ECURBLEBO1 for Cape May
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

The Merion Inn offers a pleasant atmosphere for food and drink. We've visited a couple times in the past year, and enjoy wine & appetizers in the bar area. Food has been consistently good. The wine selections are limited (like most places), but are quite decent. It's especially inviting when you're looking for a quite place to unwind in the... More

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See 4 more reviews by KPDiviFan for Cape May
new jersey
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

First I will never go to another restaurant with out checking all reviews ever again. Someone told us this place was very good. Made a reservation for Sat March 16, 2013 for 4 in the lounge area through their website which I received an email confirmation stating my request. When we arrived of course we did not get a table... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Classic american restaurant serving fresh seafood, steaks, and chops. The Early Bird/Night Owl special is a bargain. Two courses for $17.95 or three courses for $19.95. This is offered before 5:30 and after 8:30 (after 9pm on Saturdays). The teryaki and ginger glazed salmon with asian slaw and wasbi mashed potatoes is delicious. Best value in the area!

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