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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?
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.
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$15-$19
Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR NO YES
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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!
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$10-$34
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
$14-$35
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
FULL BAR YES YES
FULL BAR NO YES
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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.
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$9-$30
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
BYOB NO YES
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OUT THERE COFFEE
315 Ocean Street, Cape May
www.outtherecoffee.com
Start every morning with their home-roasted coffee,
super-food lattes, gluten free baked goods and
varieties of toasts and frozen drinks.
Pastries,
toast and
snacks
$5-$10
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
N/A NO YES
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OYSTER BAY
615 Lafayette Street, Cape May
(609) 884-2111
www.oysterbayrestaurant.com
Eat in the lovely, airy dining room or in the adjoining
bar area with a fun vibe. There’s also a daily bar
menu, happy hour, great martinis and classic,
generous dishes.
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$12-$29
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
FULL BAR YES YES
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PEACE PIE
326 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May
(609) 435-5321
www.peacepieworld.com
Enjoy gourmet ice-cream sandwiches and signature
Peace Pie squares made with your favorite flavors of
ice cream.
Dessert
$6
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
N/A NO YES
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PETER SHIELDS INN
1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May
(609) 884-9090
www.petershieldsinn.com
The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and
the modern American menu matches it all the way.
Bring your own favorite wine for a singular dining
experience on the beachfront.
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$22-$39
Cards:
V, MC, D
BYOB YES NO H
PIER HOUSE
1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May
(609) 898-2244
www.capemaylamer.com
RIO STATION
3505 Route 9 South, Rio Grande
(609) 889-2000
www.riostation.com
This chic, airy restaurant, steps from the beach, is
housed in La Mer Beachfront Resort, serving up
Mediterranean-influenced dishes. The patio is the
perfect place to enjoy the ocean breezes.
While everything around it has changed, the Rio is still
serving excellent food with old-style, friendly service.
Really good wings too! And now, drum roll... they have
unveiled an exciting breakfast menu.
B, L, D
B, L, D
$12-$48
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
$13-$29
Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR YES YES
FULL BAR YES YES
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SAPORE ITALIANO
416 South Broadway, West Cape May
(609) 600-1422
www.saporeitalianorestaurant.com
Located in a magnificent Victorian mansion, with
plenty of outdoor dining, and the food does it justice.
Excellent Italian food and a lovely family-style
ambience.
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Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
BYOB YES YES
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KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season
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