April & May 2019

THE ULTIMATE CAPE MAY FOOD & DRINK CHART
What you
need to
know about
the food
and vibe
Meals
served
Bar or
BYOB?
Should I
book?
Food for
kids?
Other
details
HARBOR VIEW
954 Ocean Drive
(609) 884-5444
www.harborviewcapemay.com
A locals’ favorite for a reason. There’s a Key West
vibe, good food, regular entertainment, and the views
are spectacular. Spend the day — or night. Check out
their Burger Mania on Sundays.
B, L, D BAR NO YES u b
H
HARPOONS ON THE BAY
Beach Drive and Browning
(609) 886-5529
www.harpoonhenrys.net
It’s become famous for its sunsets. Sip on a cold beer
or a funky iced cocktail, listen to fun live music, and
watch a beautiful day slip away. And note that the
menu has a LOT of excellent new dishes.
L, D BAR NO YES
u b
H U
HARRY’S OCEAN BAR & GRILLE
Madison & Beach Avenue
(609) 884-2779
www.harryscapemay.com
The Montreal Inn’s restaurant successfully mixes a
friendly, family feel with a stylish oceanfront vibe. And
you’re going to love the renovation, with the indoor/
outdoor bar.
B, L, D BAR YES YES
u b
H U
ICCARA
311 Mansion Street, Cape May
(609) 884-0200
www.iccaracapemay.com
Just steps from the Washington Street Mall, Iccara
Italian Bistro & Seafood brings you the fresh flavors
of Italy in a charming, welcoming atmosphere. D BYOB YES YES u b
IRON PIER CRAFT HOUSE
429 Beach Avenue, Cape May
(609) 884-1925
www.ironpiercrafthouse.com
Remember Martini Beach, above Cabanas? Well,
Iron Pier is there now. Same owners, but a delicious
new menu, great new craft beer list, and the decor
got a nice spruce-up, too!
D
FULL
BAR YES YES
H
LA VERANDAH
107-113 Grant Street, Cape May
(609) 884-5868
www.hotelalcott.com
The ambience at this restaurant in the Hotel Alcott
may be Victorian, but the fare is contemporary
American. An excellent three-star restaurant with an
attentive staff.
D BYOB YES YES
b
THE LOBSTER HOUSE
Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May
(609) 884-8296
www.thelobsterhouse.com
Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar... the
Lobster House has it all. Drinks on the Schooner
American, watching the boats before dinner, is a
lovely experience.
B, L, D BAR NO YES
u b
H U
LOUISA’S CAFÉ
104 Jackson Street
Cape May
(609) 884-5882
This tiny, loveable spot has been a favorite for four
decades. Expect fresh, simple, delicious food, using
produce from the local Beach Plum Farm.
D BYOB YES NO b
LUCKY BONES
1200 Route 109, Cape May
(609) 884-BONE
www.luckybonesgrill.com
A huge hit and locals’ favorite for a reason. Excellent
food, great bar vibe, superb service. Lucky Bones
gets it right every single time.
L, D BAR
For
tables of
eight or
more
YES
u b
H
MAD BATTER
19 Jackson Street
(609) 884-5970
www.madbatter.com
MARIO’S PIZZA
Washington Commons
(609) 884-0085
www.mariosofcapemay.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.
Homemade specialties and secret sauces, from
classic pizza (using homemade dough daily) to
paninis, garlic knots and pasta dishes.
B, L, D BAR YES YES
b
H
L, D BYOB NO YES u b
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MAYER’S TAVERN
894 3rd Avenue, Cape May
(609) 435-5078
www.mayerstavern.com
The legendary (and infamous) harborfront dive
bar reopened last year, with a smart renovation
undertaken by the Laudeman family. But the
character remains, along with those fried scallops.
L, D FULL
BAR
NO YES u b
H
SYMBOLS KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible
H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio
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