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
MERION INN
106 Decatur Street, Cape May
(609) 884-8363
www.merioninn.com
The dim, amber lighting, classic wooden bar, period
fittings and classy staff deliver a special ambience.
Listen to live piano music as you eat, or linger over
expertly made cocktails at the bar.
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OCEAN VIEW
Beach & Grant Avenues
(609) 884-3772
www.oceanviewrestaurant.com
At this oceanfront staple, expect a large menu, full
of classic diner food that’s reasonably priced. Locals
frequent it, and you know that is always a good sign.
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ON THE ROCKS
Cape May – Lewes Ferry,
1200 Lincoln Boulevard,
North Cape May, 1-800-64FERRY
Casual waterfront dining watching the ferry and other
vessels transit the Cape May Canal to and from the
Delaware Bay. There is a very cool vibe at the outdoor
bar.
B, L, D BAR NO YES
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OUT THERE COFFEE
315 Ocean Street at
Washington Commons, Cape May
outtherecoffee@gmail.com
OYSTER BAY
615 Lafayette Street
(609) 884-2111
www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com
This brainchild of thirtysomething couple Nikki and
Craig is a little slice of Colorado in Cape May. Expect
gourmet, imaginative coffee AND teas, along with
ridiculously tasty scratch-made treats.
A lovely dining room, a buzzy separate bar, a new bar
menu, great martinis and classic, generous dishes.
Check out their happy hour from 4-6pm.
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PETER SHIELDS INN
1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May
(609) 884-9090
www.petershieldsinn.com
The Georgian Revival mansion on Cape May’s
beachfront is magnificent, and the creative modern
American menu matches it all the way. A classy
eating experience.
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PIGDOG BEACH BAR & BQ
Mariner’s Pier, Wildwood
(609) 729-3700
www.moreyspiers.com
This new barefoot beach bar in Wildwood is a
dog-friendly, BBQ spot right on the beach. Great
sandwiches and salads, and don’t miss the foot-long
PigDog Dog. Fun cocktails and live music, too.
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QUINCY’S LOBSTER ROLLS
709 Beach Avenue, Cape May
(609) 600-3571
Quincy’s serve great rolls, with generous servings of
Maine lobster, plus there are loads of non-lobster
choices for kids.
L, D N/A NO YES
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RIO STATION
3505 Route 9 South
Rio Grande
(609) 889-2000
RUSTY NAIL
205 Beach Avenue, Cape May
(609) 884-0017
www.caperesorts.com/rusty-nail
SAPORE ITALIANO
416 South Broadway
West Cape May
(609) 600-1422
SALT WATER CAFE
1231 Route 109, Cape May
(609) 884-2403
www.saltwatercafecapemay.com
With a new menu, Rio Station offers steaks, local
seafood, creative salads, vegetarian options and
an award-winning wine list. Plus 14 beers on tap,
including local crafts.
Coldest beer and coolest vibe in town. The iconic
Rusty Nail is the place to be for a uniquely Cape May
experience. And they even have non-alcoholic brew
for dogs!
Located in a magnificent Victorian mansion, and
the food does it justice. Excellent Italian food and a
lovely family-style ambience.
A fairly new addition to the Cape May food scene.
The harbor setting is mighty fine, and so is the food,
which is freshly prepared. The soups are simply
superb.
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SYMBOLS KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible
H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio
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