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. 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 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 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 b H U 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. D $12-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D FULL BAR YES YES u b H 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 b H 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. D $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 u b H u b H 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. D Cards: V, MC, AE, D BYOB YES YES u b H KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season Page 32 EXIT ZERO December 30, 2021
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