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Nestled in the Cape May Harbor, The Lobster House Restaurant offers a stunning setting for couples looking to celebrate their special day. Known for its charming atmosphere, breathtaking views, and exceptional seafood, our restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding experience. Whether you envision an intimate waterfront ceremony or a grand reception in one of our indoor spaces, we offer both indoor and outdoor venues to host your event. Our versatile spaces allow you to celebrate your love surrounded by the natural beauty of Cape May, ensuring your day is as unique and memorable as you are.

Let us help you create a celebration that reflects your unique style, with delicious cuisine, seamless service, and an unbeatable location that will leave your guests talking long after the festivities end.

For information on pricing and availability please reach out to:

Sarah Stadnicar, Event Coordinator at The Lobster House

Email: lobsterhouseevents@gmail.com

Phone: 609-884-8296 x131

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Lobster House

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The Lobster House is a romantic, affordable wedding venue with a spacious, private upstairs room and stunning marina/pier views. Guests praised the outstanding food and attentive, responsive event staff who handled planning and weather changes flawlessly. Overall, it’s highly recommended.

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The Lobster House is a romantic, affordable wedding venue with a spacious, private upstairs room and stunning marina/pier views. Guests praised the outstanding food and attentive, responsive event staff who handled planning and weather changes flawlessly. Overall, it’s highly recommended.

Nicholas
Nicholas Sent on 03/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Beautiful Wedding Reception

We recently held our wedding reception at The Lobster House, and it was an incredible experience. I would highly recommend it for dinner, group events, and special events like our fantastic wedding reception. It offered great value compared to other downtown venues, while providing a more comfortable atmosphere, better food, and a superior view.

The upstairs event space had plenty of room for our party of 60, easily accommodating a dance floor, food and cake tables, and a bar with room to spare. We could have easily fit a larger party. One of the best features is the privacy; thanks to the building's layout, you can't hear the busy restaurant or bar areas at all from the private room. The nighttime view of the marina is truly romantic and was just as we hoped it would be.

Our venue manager, Sarah, was incredibly helpful with our requests and made the organization, decorating, and clean-up a breeze. We look forward to visiting for dinner the next time we are in town!
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Patricia Sent on 02/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue for your Celebration

Sarah at the Lobster House made sure our event was flawless. It is an incredible experience filled with ambiance , great food, music and great friends.
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Annette Sent on 03/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Flawlessly executed wedding

What a beautiful and iconic place to have a wedding. Everyone loved it, many telling me it’s the best wedding they’d been to. I loved all the pictures we got there, of course being in cape may we were also able to take most of our pictures in town and then stylishly arrive by boat making for quite an entrance. You can order as much food or as little as you’d like, same with bringing decor, and I brought a truckload. Sarah and the staff set it all up exactly how I wanted and communicated awesome the entire time. The whole day went by flawlessly thanks to her. Hands down the best place you can get and one of the cheapest in CM so worth it.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Fall Wedding

We had the most amazing wedding experience on November 2, 2024. Our ceremony and cocktail hour took place on the pier, providing a beautiful backdrop that made our special day even more memorable. The reception was held in the upstairs area, which added an elegant touch to the evening. The staff at the venue were incredibly attentive, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious, and our guests couldn't stop raving about it! A special shoutout to Sarah, the event coordinator, who was nothing short of spectacular. She answered all our questions without any hesitation, making the planning process stress-free.
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Anna Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue we could have imagined

Everything about the Lobster House was perfect, from the food, the atmosphere, service, and price. Sarah was super helpful and made it the best night for everyone
J
John Sent on 08/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding

Everything from the initial planning to the actual day was perfect. Their advice and recommendations were excellent and the venue and meal were beyond compare.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

“Wedding” out the storm

The lobster house was a wonderful venue for our small, intimate happily ever after celebration. We planned to have our ceremony followed by a cocktail hour on the pier and then a dinner in the upstairs room. However, due to the weather and severe storm we had to move everything indoors. The event coordinator, Sarah was absolutely amazing every step of the way! She was very responsive to my emails leading up to our special day and very helpful and accommodating when we had to make changes due to the weather. The entire staff were hard working, friendly and happy to be there working during our celebration! All of our guests had the best things to say about the food that was served, the service, the venue and the overall atmosphere and vibe. I was so impressed with how beautiful everything turned out.
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Amanda Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everything We Wanted and Than Some

Our wedding reception at The Lobster House was nothing short of magical. From our initial conversation with the event coordinator, who transformed our dreams into reality with effortless grace, to the exceptional staff who ensured every detail was taken care of, we felt pampered throughout the entire process.

Every member of the staff exuded warmth and professionalism, going above and beyond to make our guests feel welcomed and comfortable. Their attentiveness was not only a testament to their exceptional service but also added a personal touch that truly made our day special.

The 'upstairs room', where we held our reception, was a scene from a fairytale. Its location offered a spectacular view that served as an enchanting backdrop to our celebration. The room itself was spacious and accommodating, comfortably hosting all our guests while still maintaining an intimate ambiance. The nautical theme, subtly woven into the decor, was a delightful detail that gave our wedding a unique charm.

No review of The Lobster House would be complete without mentioning the exquisite food. Each dish was a culinary masterpiece, with portions that left our guests satisfied and eager to praise the delicious fare. The quality and presentation were of the highest standard, matching the overall excellence of the event.

We felt like VIPs from the moment we stepped into The Lobster House until the last dance of the night. We wholeheartedly recommend them for anyone looking to host an unforgettable event. A heartfelt thank you to everyone at The Lobster House for giving us a wedding reception that exceeded our wildest dreams.
J
Jessica Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience

From the start we knew this was where we wanted to get married. Sarah the coordinator was perfect, always answered our questions in a timely manner and anything we wanted they were able to accommodate. The food was incredible all our guest agreed. The pier and indoor space was everything we wanted with beautiful views. Would 100% recommend The Lobster House for any couple that want a beautiful amazing wedding!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 06/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Welcome event

We hosted our wedding welcome event at the Lobster House in the dock and it was perfect!! They arranged rentals of tents tables and chairs and hosted a cocktail style event for 90 of our wedding guests. Sarah and her team were great to work with and made our event an amazing success!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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The Lobster House frequently asked questions

The Lobster House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Lobster House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Lobster House includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Lobster House for wedding events is known for:
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
The Lobster House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Lobster House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Lobster House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
The Lobster House is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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