Couple Spots Strange 'Object' In Their Appetizer, Then The Wild Reality Becomes Clear

When was the last time you ate out at a restaurant and actually made money from it? Your answer is probably, “Never,” but that’s exactly what happened to a New Jersey couple at a famous Cape May seafood joint. What they found in their clam appetizer was shocking and it left them — and the restaurant’s management — in a state of utter disbelief.

Cape May

Cape May is one of the oldest tourist destinations in America. The entire urban area is classified as a National Historic District, and there are more than 600 buildings still standing from the Victorian era. From the gorgeous beaches to the picturesque promenade — not to mention the Jazz and Food & Wine festivals — it’s an amazing place to visit.

The seafood

Many people go to Cape May for one thing in particular, though: the incredible seafood. In this regard, there’s one establishment that arguably stands head and shoulders above the rest, and it’s even mentioned on the official Visit New Jersey tourism website. We are, of course, talking about The Lobster House, nestled perfectly over Cape May Harbor.

The Spresslers

Michael and Maria Spressler were certainly no strangers to the Cape’s iconic seafood eatery. They’d been going there for decades when, in early 2022, they had a meal that may wind up making them a fortune. In fact, what Michael found in his food was so extraordinary that the couple went viral on the internet.

The Lobster House

First things first, though — some background on The Lobster House. As of 2011 it was ranked in the Top 50 privately-owned restaurants in the U.S. It has been a family business ever since Jess Laudeman formed The Cold Spring Fish & Supply Company in 1926. He set up shop in Schellenger’s Landing, which is these days more commonly known as The Lobster House docks.