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Cape May’s Iconic Surfer Bar & Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Nail,\u201d as it\u2019s known by the locals, is the famed iconic surfer bar and restaurant that made a name for itself in the \u201870s. Back in the day lifeguards, surfers and beautiful beach bunnies gathered around the wood bar that was rumored to be the longest in all of Cape May. Now it\u2019s your turn to join in the fun for breakfast, lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the summer gather around the fire pit for a cold drink. When the weather starts to cool down, come on in and sit by the indoor fireplace. Kids\u2019 meals are served on a souvenir Beach Shack Frisbee, giving you a fun after-dinner activity. Indoor spaces spill into outdoor seating, sand bar, fire pit and shuffleboard. Young, old and even four-legged friends are invited in from the beach for live entertainment and Rusty Nail\u2019s beach blanket comfort food that can also be wrapped to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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