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THE ULTIMATE CAPE MAY FOOD & DRINK GUIDE
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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?
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
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MAGNOLIA ROOM
301 Howard Street, Cape May
(609) 884-8409
www.chalfonte.com/the-magnolia-room
Old-fashioned southern cuisine providing ultimate
comfort inside the historic Chalfonte Hotel. Eat inside
or on the veranda — there’s nothing more Southern
than spending the evening in a rocking chair.
Reopening
Spring
Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR YES YES
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MARIO’S PIZZA
Washington Commons
(609) 884-0085
www.mariosofcapemay.com
Homemade specialties and secret sauces, from classic
pizza (using homemade dough daily) to paninis, garlic
knots and pasta dishes.
Reopening
Spring
$6-$20
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
BYOB NO YES
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MAYER’S TAVERN
894 3rd Avenue, Cape May
(609) 435-5078
www.mayerstavern.com
MUDHEN
127 W. Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood
(609) 846-7918
www.mudhenbrew.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.
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!
Reopening
Spring
L, D
$15-$19
Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
$14-$35
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
FULL BAR NO 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.
B, L
$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.
Reopening
Spring
$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
PIER HOUSE
1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May
(609) 898-2244
www.capemaylamer.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.
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.
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B, L, D
$22-$39
Cards:
V, MC, D
$12-$48
Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
BYOB YES NO H
FULL BAR YES YES
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antique furniture • accessories • estate jewelry • vintage memorabilia • framed artwork • home goods
Beach Plum Bakery and Café
KEY u Onsite parking b Wheelchair accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season
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