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Where We’re Eating
Here’s what the EZ team were chowing on this week
Uncle Bill’s
Mon-Fri 7am-2pm | Sat-Sun 6:30am-2
BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY
Page 12 EXIT ZERO September 21, 2023
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Every week, the Exit Zero crew goes for lunch (or dinner or,
maybe even on occasion, breakfast) at one of Cape May’s excellent
dining establishments. Then we give you the skinny on
what we ate, what we talked about (or some of what we talked
about), who spat their drink from laughing too hard, who served
us, who we bumped into and, you know, the general lay of the land.
The place: We grabbed lunch at the Schooner at The Lobster House
for a little mid-week outing. The Schooner is docked on the water right
alongside the building. It’s one of the multiple eateries that make up
The Lobster House including the Raw Bar, Coffee Shop, Takeout Shop
and Fish Market. The views of the Cape May Harbor are breathtaking
and there’s free dockage to pull your boat up if traveling on the water.
The vibe: The weather was warm, and the sun was shining. There
was a nice breeze coming off the harbor which made for a great day to
eat outside. Seagulls were circling, boats were passing through and
groups were enjoying crushes at the bar and dockside bites at their
tables. It was still pretty full considering it was Tuesday in September,
but there was no wait and we grabbed a table right away.
The food: Courtney and Krystina started with crab fingers that
come with a mustard dipping sauce that’s paired perfectly. Definitely
something you don’t want to skip — we promise you’ll want a generous
scoop. Krystina also had their spinach salad topped with chopped
egg, bacon and fresh mushrooms. Courtney and Krystina both enjoyed
a crabcake sandwich, a staple when visiting the Schooner. It was filling
and served with fries and topped with lettuce and tomato. Everything
tasted fresh and you just can’t beat a seafood lunch on the water.
The takeaway: The Schooner is a great spot to dine outside or enjoy
a few drinks. Ride your boat over and park along the dock, drive —
they offer plenty of free parking in their lot, or if you’re up to it, ride a
bike or take a walk. The Schooner is open seasonally, so you’ll want to
make plans to go before they close. They’re open daily at 12pm with the
Schooner serving lunch until 4pm, drinks only from 4-5pm, and then
appetizers and drinks from 5-close. And yes, they offer kids meals, plus
a variety of mocktails in addition to their cocktail list, so it’s a great way
for the whole family to spend a day out, take in the views and watch the
boats pass by.