The Lobster House Menu (Update 2025)
The Lobster House, located in Fisherman's Wharf, Cape May, is a popular seafood market known for its fresh offerings and historic charm. Customers rave about the lobster dishes, including the signature stuffed and broiled lobster with crabmeat. The lobster bisque is a standout, acclaimed as the best around. The dining experience is versatile, offering a fancy indoor area, a casual outdoor deck, and a raw bar for takeout options. The service is top-notch, with attentive waitstaff and a welcoming ambiance. Highlights include the steamed lobsters, soft shell crabs, and broiled seafood combo over linguine. The menu also features a variety of fried and broiled selections, ensuring there's something for every seafood lover. The Lobster House is a must-visit destination for a memorable dining experience by the waterfront in Cape May.
Lunch Menu
Crabmeat Cocktail
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
Crab Fingers
served with our own Mustard Sauce
Chilled Combination
Two Shrimp, Two Clams and Two Oysters
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
served chilled with Cocktail Sauce
Fried Calamari
with Marinara Sauce
Escargots
sauteed in Garlic Butter, served on Toast Rounds
Cape May Salts
A petite, crisp, salty oyster with a clean finish, harvested from our own beds in the Delaware Bay
Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters under a bed of delicately seasoned spinach, topped with mornay sauce
Fresh Jersey Clams On The Half Shell
Consuming Raw or Uncooked Seafood may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Lobster House Combo
Two Clams Casino, Two Oysters Rockefeller and Two Barbecued Clams
Barbecued Clams
Baked with sharp Cheese, bacon and our tangy barbecue sauce
Baked Clams Casino
Topped with a mixture of celery, onion, green peppers, herbs and bacon
Fishermans Wharf Clam Chowder
New England Style served in a crock
Homemade Snapper Soup
A Rich Turtle Soup served in a crock
Lobster Bisque
Baked Onion Soup Gratinee
Caesar Salad
Garden fresh greens, croutons, anchovies, egg, Parmesan cheese and tossed in Caesar dressing
Lobster Salad
on a Homemade Soft Bun served with French Fries and Cole Slaw
Fresh Spinach Salad
topped with chopped egg, mushrooms, crisp bacon and homemade dressing
Shrimp Salad
on a Homemade Soft Bun served with French Fries and Cole Slaw
Gulf Shrimp Salad
Crabmeat Salad
Chilled Tuna Salad
Tossed Crisp Salad
French, Russian, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Italian, Fat Free Honey Dijon Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, or Sundried Tomato with Oregano
Vegetables
Stewed Tomatoes, Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce or Vegetable du jour
Potatoes
French Fries, Baked Potato, or Potato du jour
Fried Shrimp
Four Lightly Fried Shrimp
Saute Shrimp Parmigiana
umbo Shrimp with Our House Garden Tomato Sauce, Topped with three cheeses, Provolone, Mozzarella and Parmesan Served over Penne Pasta.
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Three Large Shrimp, Stuffed with Crabmeat.
Crab Cakes
Two Crab Cakes Delicately Seasoned, Served Sauteed or Lightly Fried.
Baked Crab Imperial
Made with Our Own Blend of Special Seasonings.
Soft Shell Crab
Served Sauteed or Lightly Fried.
Fishermans Wharf Platter
A Broiled Selection of Seafood: Shrimp, ~Scallops, Crab Cake, Fillet of Flounder and Clam Casino.
Vegetarian Platter
An assortment of fresh seasonal vegetables.
Baked Stuffed Flounder
Fillet of Flounder Stuffed with Crab Imperial and Scallops, Topped with Shrimp and Mornay Sauce.
Flounder Francaise
Fillet of Flounder Dipped in Egg Batter, Sauteed in White Wine, Lemon and Butter.
Fried Tender Clams
Tender Clam Strips Lightly Breaded and Fried to a Golden Brown.
Baked Stuffed Clams
Jersey Clams Chopped and Blended with Our Seasoned stuffing.
Cape May Scallops
Prepared Sauteed, Broiled or Fried.
Chilled Stuffed Lobster
Half a Chilled Chicken Lobster, Stuffed with Fresh Shrimp Salad or Fresh Lobster Salad.
Fillet Of Flounder
Prepared Sauteed, Broiled or Fried.
Chicken Parmesan
Baked Boneless Breast of Chicken, Topped with Cheese and Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Francaise
Boneless Breast of Chicken Dipped in Egg Batter, Sauteed in White Wine, Lemon, and Butter.
lb lb Lobsters,
served steamed or broiled. Crabmeat stuffing available. Ask servers about larger sizes.
Crab Cake Sandwich
Served with French Fries, Lettuce, and Tomato
Lobster Melt
Lobster Salad on an English Muffin with Cheese and Tomato
Tuna Melt Or Shrimp Melt
Tuna or Shrimp Salad on an English Muffin with Cheese and Tomato
Fresh Roasted Turkey
served on a Cranberry Walnut Raisin Bread with Cranberry Mayo and served with Salted Hot Potato Chips
Flat Bread Pizza
with Herb Cream Cheese topped with Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella Cheese, and Blacken Shrimp with a Red Onion Balsamic drizzle
The Chicken Veggie
Grilled Chicken, Eggplant, Zucchini with Roasted Peppers and Fresh Mozzarella Served on a French Baguette
Turkey Club Sandwich
Served with potato salad
Tunafish Salad
Served with potato salad
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato
Served with potato salad
Crabmeat Cocktail
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
Crab Fingers
served with our own Mustard Sauce
Chilled Combination
Two Shrimp, Two Clams and Two Oysters
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
served chilled with Cocktail Sauce
Fried Calamari
with Marinara Sauce
Escargots
sauteed in Garlic Butter, served on Toast Rounds
Cape May Salts
A petite, crisp, salty oyster with a clean finish, harvested from our own beds in the Delaware Bay
Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters under a bed of delicately seasoned spinach, topped with mornay sauce
Steamed Clams
Eighteen clams served with clam broth and drawn butter
Steamed Mussels
with a red marinara or white garlic sauce
Fresh Jersey Clams On The Half Shell
Consuming Raw or Uncooked Seafood may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Barbecued Clams
Baked with sharp Cheese, bacon and our tangy barbecue sauce
Baked Clams Casino
Topped with a mixture of celery, onion, green peppers, herbs and bacon
Lobster House Combo
Two Clams Casino, Two Oysters Rockefeller and Two Barbecued Clams
Fishermans Wharf Clam Chowder
New England Style served in a crock
Homemade Snapper Soup
A Rich Turtle Soup served in a crock
Lobster Bisque
Baked Onion Soup Gratinee
Caesar Salad
Garden fresh greens, croutons, anchovies, egg, Parmesan cheese and tossed in Caesar dressing
Fresh Spinach Salad
topped with chopped egg, mushrooms, crisp bacon and homemade dressing
Cold Seafood Platter
One half lobster stuffed with shrimp salad, king crab legs, shrimp, mussels, and crab fingers on a bed of romaine
Gulf Shrimp Salad
Lobster Salad
Crabmeat Salad
Fried Shrimp
Six Lightly Fried Shrimp.
Saute Shrimp Parmigiana
Jumbo Shrimp with Our House Garden Tomato Sauce, Topped with three cheeses, Provolone, Mozzarella and Parmesan, Served over Penne Pasta.
Shrimp Scampi
Six Large Sauteed Shrimp served over Yellow Rice or Linguine.
Cape May Scallops
Prepared Sauteed, Broiled or Fried.
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Four Large Shrimp, Stuffed with Crabmeat.
Crab Cakes
Two Crab Cakes Delicately Seasoned, Served Sauteed or Lightly Fried.
Sauteed Crabmeat
Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Sauteed with White Wine and Butter.
Crabmeat Au Gratin
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat in a Rich Creamy Cheese Sauce.
Baked Crab Imperial
Made with Our Own Blend of Special Seasonings.
Soft Shell Crabs
Served Sauteed or Lightly Fried.
Fillet Of Flounder
Prepared Sauteed, Broiled or Fried.
Baked Stuffed Flounder
Fillet of Flounder Stuffed with Crab Imperial and Scallops, Topped with Shrimp and Mornay Sauce.
Flounder Francaise
Fillet of Flounder Dipped in Egg Batter, Sauteed in White Wine, Lemon and Butter.
Pan Blackened Redfish
A Spicy New Orleans Herb-Crusted Specialty.
Lobster House Specialty
Lobster Tails, Scallops and Shrimp served over Linguine with Garlic Butter.
Port & Starboard
Petite Filet Mignon, Half a Stuffed Broiled Lobster and a Broiled Tomato.
Broiled Fishermans Wharf Platter
Half of a One Pound Lobster stuffed with Crabmeat, Fillet of Flounder, Scallops, Clam Casino, and a Stuffed Shrimp.
Schooner Dinner
One Pound Lobster, Cherrystone Clams, Scallops, Shrimp and Mussels served in a Kettle.
Lobster Tail
North Australian Lobster Tail With Crab Meat Stuffing
Vegetarian Platter
An assortment of fresh seasonal vegetables.
Live Lobsters
lb lb lobsters, served steamed or broiled. Crabmeat stuffing available. Ask servers about larger sizes.
Slow Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus
Available Saturday night only
New York Strip Steak
Served with fried onions and sauteed mushrooms. Bernaise sauce available
Chicken Francaise
Boneless breast of chicken dipped in egg batter, sauteed in white wine, lemon and butter
Filet Mignon
Served with fried onions and sauteed mushrooms. Bernaise sauce available
French Cut Chicken
Pan-seared then oven roasted and served with chorizo sausage and rice over a basil cream sauce
Potatoes
French Fries or Baked Potato or Potato du jour
Vegetable
Stewed Tomatoes, Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce or Vegetable du jour
Salad:
Tossed Salad, French, Russian, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Italian, Fat Free Honey Dijon Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Sundried Tomato with Oregano.
Homemade Bread And Butter
Fried Onion Rings
Fried Tomatoes
Fried Mushrooms
Sauteed Onions Or Green Peppers
or Half and Half Delicious over Steaks
Fried Vegetable Combination
Onion Rings, Tomatoes and Mushrooms Served with Our House Bleu Cheese Dressing or Marinara Sauce