Lost Boy by The YB
About This Spot
Stepping into Lost Boy by The YB is like discovering a quiet coastal hideaway where thoughtful flavors and relaxed warmth come together with a gentle rhythm. Tucked just off the buzz of Cape May’s beachside, this small American restaurant invites you to slow down, savor moments, and tune into the subtle hum of friendly conversation and curated French-inspired melodies.
The space itself is intimate and unpretentious, thoughtfully arranged to let both the sea breeze and a soft, cozy ambiance settle comfortably around you. It’s a place that feels familiar without ever being predictable — where attentive, unhurried service and a pared-down décor make room for genuine connection, whether you're sharing a meal with friends or unfolding a quiet moment alone.
Here, the menu reflects this balance of care and simplicity, rotating with the seasons to highlight fresh, satisfying dishes that never try too hard but always deliver comfort with a twist. Imagine starting with a warm welcome from house specialties like hand-breaded mozzarella or duck wings kissed by orange ginger glaze, then moving on to mains that echo the nearby shore, such as crisp salmon or fresh halibut paired thoughtfully with sides that bring brightness and texture to each bite.
Lost Boy by The YB embraces a BYOB policy, encouraging guests to bring their own favorite bottle to complement the flavors and enhance the relaxed, homey vibe. The generosity of portions allows plenty of sharing, and the friendliness of the environment invites you to linger, savoring the comfort of the moment.
With a touch of French charm woven through its ambiance and the unmistakable ease of a local gem, Lost Boy offers more than just a meal — it’s a space where the simplicity of good food and honest hospitality makes every visit feel like an unfolding story, gently shared against the backdrop of Cape May’s coastal calm.
What’s Available Here
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Takeaway - Dine-in
- Delivery
- Great dessert
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Family friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Paid street parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM | |
| Friday | 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM | |
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| Sunday | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
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Anthony Lerro 26 Dec 2025
They really limited the seating which made us feel comfortable eating there during these crazy times. Started with a Greek salad and the tuna tacos. Both were good but we weren’t overly impressed. The halibut special was tasty and a nice portion was provided with the Israeli couscous. The duck was cooked really well at a perfect medium rare. The sauce though....so so sweet. Made the dish a bit out of balance. Service was really good. He was definitely friendly and attentive. I’d go back for sure but there were a few misses which is why I couldn’t quite give it a 5.
Stefanie Green 22 Nov 2025
Cute little restaurant, BYOB. Huge portions so a good deal for the price. Favorite dishes were the salmon and crab cakes. Egg roll bowl was good but it’s 90% noodles.
Yohana Wichess 18 Nov 2025
Opened for brunch from 9am to 1pm. We came at around 11am. Let me start by saying they had me at Lobster and then on top of that it is BYOB!!! It is a small cozy place, French decor theme to go along with the music, right in front of the beach, owned by Greeks, which should tell you how good the food is.
Leyla Housein 17 Nov 2025
This place has a seasonal menu so be sure to check their website for the most accurate menu! Overall the food was good, nothing fancy & ok priced. The hummus was the showstopper!
Leo Cenimo 18 Oct 2025
Loved this place The decor and music set the tone. Steve did a great job. The compliments to the staff and the chef. The concept of Amuse bouche is a lost art. The presentation is amazing, the goat cheese ravioli is delicious as well as the fried tomatoes as the app. For us this was a great find...THANK YOU !
Carey Williams 14 Oct 2025
Wow! Went for the lobster brunch and it was truly outstanding! Two of us ate for $30 and we're not shy of any lobster in our dishes. I had the lobster tacos my friend had the lobster BLT. Both were amazing! Really well decorated nice brunch atmosphere really neat that it's also BYOB! Bring your own champagne or bloody Mary mixtures and have an awesome brunch!
Kristian Ording 13 Oct 2025
All the way down at the bottom of New Jersey, on a road called Beach Avenue, is a restaurant which somehow manages to block out all of the amazing light and splendor of the beach. Sure, if you’re in New York City and going for a night out, I guess I understand why a dark and mysterious lounge feel would be appropriate. But, why have a restaurant right on the beach and then quite literally pull black shades across the view? Perhaps you get bored of looking out at the beach and the crashing waves when you live in this area but I would imagine most of the diners are visiting from out of town and are craving any additional time gazing at the ocean. Certainly something I will never understand. Our party of 6 had been sold in the reviews on what was apparently a delectable lobster roll, but given the restaurant is recently under new management the roll wasn't on the menu. That said, the food we did end up ordering was all artfully presented and amazingly tasty. The new owners share duties of waiting tables and chef-de-cuisine and are very pleasant. Our waiter, Michael, was attentive, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. We ordered a mix of appetizers which were all quite tasty but somewhat dainty. Tuna Poke Credo had absolutely beautiful cubes of tuna, and with about 6 we each got to taste one teeny tiny bite. So much room on the plate for more! Swordfish Crostini was tasty with an addition of mango if I recall which amped up the flavor. Lastly, the duck wings were both tasty and meaty and, since they're stacked on top of each other, you are able to play a quick round of Jenga before consuming. Highly recommended (both the wings and the Jenga). Entrées were artfully plated and delicious, however certainly on the expensive side. The crabcakes were among the most expensive dinner options and came with two rather large hockey pucks of fantasticness which were gluten-free and packed full of crab and were absolutely exquisite. Barramundi was lacking sufficient seasoning and sauce for our taste, and the texture for someone not familiar with barramundi was not what we had expected. Certainly not flaky, but also not dense like a Mahi Mahi - sort of in between. One comment for the chef - most of the entrées came with some sort of bean sprout shoot which neither added complementary flavor nor much in terms of decoration. I found it rather amusing that after we all essentially had licked our plates clean each plate still had one or two bean sprouts remaining. Perhaps a sprig of parsley would be more welcome and prettier and tastier too. Forgot to mention - this is a BYOB establishment and they’re happy to provide nice glasses as well as ice as needed. After dinner, unfortunately when we were there they were out of any gluten-free dessert options so we were unable to give them a shot, but for you gluten eaters the options seemed somewhat abbreviated but sounded potentially tasty. Overall, would recommend in terms of food, but still rather surprised at the lack of scenery given the location.