THE ULTIMATE CAPE MAY FOOD & DRINK GUIDE What You Need To Know About The Food And The Vibe Meals Served Price Of Entrées Bar Or BYOB? Should I Book? Food For Kids? THE LOBSTER HOUSE Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May (609) 884-8296 www.thelobsterhouse.com Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast, dinner... The Lobster House has it all. Drinks on the Schooner American before dinner is a must-do Cape May experience. L, D $5-$48.50 Cards: V, MC, AE, D FULL BAR NO YES u b H U LOUISA’S CAFÉ 104 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5882 www.louisascapemay.com Long before farm to table was the hot new thing to talk about, Louisa’s was practicing that philosophy. Nearly 40 years later, they’re maintaining that culinary excellence. Fresh ingredients, good food. D $20-$25 Cash Only BYOB YES NO H LUCKY BONES 1200 Route 109, Cape May 609) 884-BONE www.luckybonesgrill.com A huge hit and locals’ favorite for a reason. Excellent food (the thin-crust pizzas are excellent), great bar vibe and service. Lucky Bones gets it right every time. L, D $6-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D FULL BAR For tables of eight or more YES u b H MAD BATTER 19 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5970 www.madbatter.com It’s the original fine dining restaurant in Cape May. The food is always creative and the breakfasts and brunches, hard to beat — hence the lines. B, L, D $26-$37 Cards: V, MC, AE, D FULL BAR NO YES b H MAGNOLIA ROOM 301 Howard Street, Cape May (609) 884-8409 www.chalfonte.com MARIO’S PIZZA Washington Commons (609) 884-0085 www.mariosofcapemay.com Located inside the Chalfonte Hotel, enjoy southern home cooking with traditional recipes from Helen Dickerson — a legacy continued by her daughter, Lucille and Chef John Suita. Homemade specialties and secret sauces, from classic pizza (using homemade dough daily) to paninis, garlic knots and pasta dishes. B, D L, D $12-$33 Cards: V, MC, AE, D $6-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE, D FULL BAR YES YES BYOB NO YES b H u b H U MAYER’S TAVERN 894 3rd Avenue, Cape May (609) 435-5078 www.mayerstavern.com The legendary harborfront dive bar reopened with a smart renovation undertaken by the Laudeman family. But the character remains, along with those fried scallops. D $15-$19 Cards: V, MC, AE, D FULL BAR NO YES u b H MERION INN 106 Decatur Street, Cape May (609) 884-8363 www.merion inn.com MUDHEN 127 W. Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood (609) 846-7918 www.mudhenbrew.com The dim, amber lighting, dark wooden bar, period fittings and classy staff give a special ambience. Listen to live piano music as you eat, or linger over cocktails at the classic bar. Patio dining available, too. Sip on craft beers inside this rustic brewpub while enjoying delicious and casual fare including their BBQ smokehouse menu, juicy burgers and specialty mac-and-cheese dishes. Great outdoor space! D L, D $10-$34 Cards: V, MC, AE, D $14-$35 Cards: V, MC, AE, D FULL BAR YES YES FULL BAR NO YES u b H U u b H U NICK FILET 316 Beach Avenue, Wildwood (609) 600-3816 www.nickfilet.com Enjoy the ultimate comfort food — affordable and high-quality filet mignon and Maine lobster included in delicious signature recipes. L, D $11-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE, D BYOB NO YES b H OCEAN VIEW Beach and Grant Avenues, Cape May (609) 884-3772 www.oceanviewrestaurant.com A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food, oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A locals’ favorite for a reason. B, L, D $9-$30 Cards: V, MC, AE, D BYOB NO YES u b H KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season Page 32 EXIT ZERO September 30, 2021
Joe Canal’s OF CAPE MAY DISCOUNT Liquor Outlet Visit joe-canals.com - click on Cape May location to place orders for curbside pickup. 918 RTE 9, CAPE MAY @ END OF PARKWAY • 609-884-7676 & RIO GRANDE @ 1613 RTE 47 SOUTH • 609-886-9786 September 30, 2021 EXIT ZERO Page 33