Thursday, June 20, 2013
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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe
Meals served
Price range of entrées
Bar or BYOB?
Should I book?
Food for kids?
Other details
ALEATHEA’S 7 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 884-5555, Ext. 226 www.innofcapemay.com
Aleathea’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail on their beachfront porch. Happy hour is Sunday thru Friday with drink specials (3-6pm) and food specials (4-5pm.)
B, L, D
$15-$45 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H U
AVALON COFFEE 7 Gurney Street, Cape May, 898-8088, 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May www.avaloncoffeecompany.com
They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, bagels, smoothies and much more. Plus two locations to choose from in the area.
B, L
$3-$8 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
N/A
NO
YES
H U
AXELSSON’S BLUE CLAW 991 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5878 www.blueclawrestaurant.com
Fine dining near the harbor. Elegant dining room, delicious food, and the classic Clipper Ship Pub with an affordable pub menu make Blue Claw a great place to dine.
D
$24-$30 Cards: V, MC, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H
BACKSTREET 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 884-7660 www.backstreetcapemaynj.com
Downhome cooking and a really friendly, laidback vibe are what you’ll find in this gem of a place. Plenty of free parking. Awesome nightly specials!
B, D
$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE
BYOB
YES
YES
u b H
BELLA VIDA CAFÉ 406 N. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-6332 www.bellavidacafe.com
You’ll leave feeling satisfied, and proud for having made a healthy choice. There are lots of homemade selections, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian items.
B, L, D
$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D
BYOB
NO
YES
u H U
THE BLACK DUCK 1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-0100 www.blackduckonsunset.com
A chic interior and stylish food, but the ambience is anything but pretentious. Modern American cuisine. Plus one of the the coolest addresses on the island!
D
$15-$28 Cards: V, MC
BYOB
YES
NO
u b H
BLUE ROSE INN 653 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 435-5458 blueroseinn.com
This is Cape May at its best — a fine, familyowned restaurant in a newly renovated B&B on a beautiful, tree-lined street. Expect American cuisine that’s always seasonal!
Brunch, D
$10-$32 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
BYOB
YES
NO
BLISS 326 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May and 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-6161
Outrageously delicious ice cream, plus it’s homemade, organic, and triple-premium. Get your fix today.
Ice Cream
$1-$7 Cash Only
N/A
NO
YES
THE BLUE PIG TAVERN 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.congresshall.com
Check out why Congress Hall’s restaurant is a favorite of locals as well as hotel guests. They serve classic tavern food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
B, L, D
$12-$36 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
u b H
BOILER ROOM 251 Beach Avenue in Congress Hall Cape May (609) 884-8421
A main hot spot in town. The Boiler Room is where it’s at for a cocktail and the music to dance it off.
Cocktails
Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
NO
NO
u
CABANAS 429 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-4800 www.cabanasonthebeach.com
The party is here — always warm and friendly in this lively beachfront bar, featuring great food and some of the best live bands around.
B, L, D
$8-$25 Cards: V, MC, AE, D
FULL BAR
YES
YES
b H
KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season
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