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 <strong>May</strong> (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. D FULL BAR YES YES u b H U 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. B, L, D BYOB NO YES u b H ON THE ROCKS Cape <strong>May</strong> – Lewes Ferry, 1200 Lincoln Boulevard, North Cape <strong>May</strong>, 1-800-64FERRY Casual waterfront dining watching the ferry and other vessels transit the Cape <strong>May</strong> Canal to and from the Delaware Bay. There is a very cool vibe at the outdoor bar. B, L, D BAR NO YES u b H U OUT THERE COFFEE 315 Ocean Street at Washington Commons, Cape <strong>May</strong> 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 <strong>May</strong>. 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. B, L N/A NO YES u b H D BAR YES YES u b H PETER SHIELDS INN 1301 Beach Avenue, Cape <strong>May</strong> (609) 884-9090 www.petershieldsinn.com The Georgian Revival mansion on Cape <strong>May</strong>’s beachfront is magnificent, and the creative modern American menu matches it all the way. A classy eating experience. D BYOB NO NO H 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. L, D BAR NO YES b U H QUINCY’S LOBSTER ROLLS 709 Beach Avenue, Cape <strong>May</strong> (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 b U H RIO STATION 3505 Route 9 South Rio Grande (609) 889-2000 RUSTY NAIL 205 Beach Avenue, Cape <strong>May</strong> (609) 884-0017 www.caperesorts.com/rusty-nail SAPORE ITALIANO 416 South Broadway West Cape <strong>May</strong> (609) 600-1422 SALT WATER CAFE 1231 Route 109, Cape <strong>May</strong> (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 <strong>May</strong> 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 <strong>May</strong> food scene. The harbor setting is mighty fine, and so is the food, which is freshly prepared. The soups are simply superb. B, L, D BAR YES YES u b H B, L, D BAR NO YES u b H U D BYOB YES YES u b H B, L, D BYOB N/A YES u b H U SYMBOLS KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio exit zero 20 april-may
award-winning dining BEST AMERICAN & TOP 25 RESTAURANTS IN THE STATE - new jersey monthly Winner 2018 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award 3-course Prix Fixe $39 5pm-6pm oceanfront porch dining available Weddings l Rehearsals l Private Parties BEACH AVENUE & HOWARD STREET At the Hotel Macomber 609-884-8811 unionparkdiningroom.com RECENT TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS... “A dining experience that was perfect.” “The service was wonderful, as was the atmosphere. Highly recommended.” “The food was delicious and the service was superb. Much of the food is locally sourced, and the chef is talented!” exit zero 21 april-may
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