The Lobster House
The gist
A nor'easter flooded The Lobster House in Cape May, closing the iconic restaurant and market.
The closure matters because the venue has served the shore for decades.
How it unfolded
- Sep 25, 2026Manager John Mandarino said preparations were underway at the Lobster House on City Island, with tables set aside and chairs covered ahead of the nor'easter.
- Sep 26, 2026The nor'easter tore through New Jersey Saturday and Sunday; video from inside The Lobster House in Cape May showed a flooded dining room and outdoor seating area.
- Sep 27, 2026The Lobster House was closed due to flooding and posted on Instagram that it is closed Sunday and will share reopening information as soon as possible.