Long Standing Local Restaurant Closes It’s Doors

A small local lunch eatery is closing it's doors for the first time since 1966.  Hopefully, not for good.

Pat's Lunch Eatery in Middle Township is closing it's doors due to failed health regulations from the Cape May County Health Department.

Famous for their she-crab soup, Pat's on Stone Harbor Boulevard are working to make improvements.

96-year old Pat Tirotta and his wife bought the restaurant in 1976, and hopes to continue working.  While improvements are being made, the local landmark's doors will remain closed.