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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?
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.
Closed for
the season
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.
L, D
$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
The legendary harborfront dive bar reopened with
a smart renovation undertaken by the Laudeman
family. But the character remains, along with those
fried scallops.
Closed for
the season
$15-$19
Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR NO YES
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MUDHEN
127 W. Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood
(609) 846-7918
www.mudhenbrew.com
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!
L, D
$14-$35
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
FULL BAR NO YES
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H U
OCEAN SEVEN
7 Ocean Street, Cape May
(609) 884-5555
www.innofcapemay.com/ocean-7
Located at the Inn of Cape May, stop in to enjoy
breakfast, lunch and dinner paired with specialty
cocktails.
B, L, D
Cards:
V, MC,
AE, D
FULL BAR YES NO
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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
$9-$30
Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
BYOB NO YES
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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
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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
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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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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
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.
Closed for
the season
$12-$48
Cards:
V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR 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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