The restaurant scene in
Cape May
February 2006

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Always be sure to phone first to double-check hours of operation, which are often subject to change at this time of the year. The following restaurants have informed CapeMay.com of their updated operations. Please click on the underlined restaurant name to visit its website.

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The Copper Fish Restaurant at 1246 Rt. 109 South, is serving dinner Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m.  Thursday nights, buy one entree and receive a second free!  Every Sunday night, enjoy free soup & salad with the purchase of any entree. Now booking holiday parties. Please visit the Copper Fish website or call 609-898-0354 for additional information.

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Perhaps Cape May’s best-known restaurant is The Lobster House at Fisherman’s Wharf near Schellenger’s Landing. An institution for almost fifty years, the restaurant also features a year- round fish market, coffee shop and seasonal outside raw bar as well as snacks and cocktails served aboard a docked schooner. The larger-than-life menu features the Lobster House’s famous Crab Imperial, whole lobsters cooked to order, crabs, mussels and oysters, scallops and King Crab Legs as well as traditional filet mignon, strip steak and Chicken Française. The Lobster House main restaurant will be closed until December. The Schooner American, raw bar, fish market, and take-out are currently open for business. And don't forget you can order some of your Lobster House favorites online and have them delivered right to your home! Visit the Lobster House website or call 609-884-8296 for further details.

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The Water's Edge on Beach Ave. and Pittsburgh is now The Pier House at the The Water's Edge! The Pier House is serving breakfast, lunch Thursday - Saturday and dinner nightly from 5:30 to 9:00. Visit The Pier House website or call 609-898-0300 for more information.

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"Always classically cool," The Washington Inn, located at 801 Washington Street, is serving dinner Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. Please visit the Washington Inn website or call 609-884-5697 for additional details.

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For some "darn good" cuisine, The Black Duck on Sunset at 1 Sunset Blvd., is open for dinner starting at 5 p.m. Friday - Tuesday. Early Bird Dinner, a Prix-Fixe 3-course dinner, only $19.95 a person. Visit the Black Duck website or call 609-898-0100 for additional information.

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Cabana's Beach Bar & Grille, at 429 Beach Ave, is open all week. Featuring Happy Hour daily from 5-7 p.m. with half-price well drinks, beer & wine. The $7.99 pub menu served from noon to 2 a.m. Live music Wednesday - Saturday. For more information please visit Cabana's website or call 609-884-4800.

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*Winner of the 2004 International Star Diamond Award*

For a fine dining experience, visit The Ebbitt Room at The Virginia Hotel, 25 Jackson Street. Open year round with piano entertainment provided by Steve LaManna, and valet parking on weekends. Now open 7 days a week. Serving dinner from 6 p.m. Call 1-800-732-4236 for reservations. Please visit The Ebbitt Room website or call 609-884-5700 for more information.

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Martini Beach, a restaurant, bar and lounge, located at 429 Beach Ave, has oceanfront dining, specialty Martinis - just taste, drink & dance! Bar opens 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Serving dinner Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. Featuring Tempting Tasting, 3 courses and 2 glasses of wine for $27 call for reservations.. Terry-oke every Monday at 10 p.m. Please visit the Martini Beach website or call 609-884-1925 for for information.

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Experience contemporary cuisine in an elegant setting at the Union Park Restaurant at the Hotel Macomber, 727 Beach Ave., where dinner is served Thursday though Sunday from 5:30pm. Please visit Union Park's website or call 609-884-8811 for further details.

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"A don't miss when you visit Cape May." Zagat 2003/2004

An extraordinary dining experience awaits you at Peter Shield's Inn & Restaurant located at 1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May's most spectacular oceanfront mansion. Serving dinner from 5:30 nightly. Closed Mondays. The restaurant will be closed January 1-10. Please visit Peter Shield's website call 609-884-9090 for further details.

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Godmother's Restaurant located on the corner of Broadway and West Perry, specializes in Southern Italian cuisine. Dinner is Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. Early Bird dinner specials are from 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. starting at $12.95. Please visit Godmother's website or call 609-884-4543 for additional information.

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Where in Cape May can you get the WORLD'S BEST BUFFALO WINGS? The C-View Inn " A Classic Corner Bar". The C-View In is located on the corner of Washington St. and Texas Ave. Head over for lunch or dinner, they are open year round. And don't forget, CASH ONLY. Please call 609-884-4712 for more information.

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Vanthia's located on Sunset Blvd. in West Cape May  is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Thursday though Monday. Visit Vanthia's website or call 609-884-4020 for more information.

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The Blue Pig Tavern, located inside Congress Hall, is serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Please visit Congress Hall or call 609-884-8422 for more information.

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The Pilot House, on the Washington Street Mall, is open all day, every day from 11:30 a.m. until midnight. Weekend Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. Join them for Monday Night Football, with complimentary snacks and $2 exports. Please call 609-884-3449 for more information.

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Where do the locals eat? The Depot Market on Elmira of course!
The Depot is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eat in or take out. Please call 609-884-8030.

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Freda's Cafe and Deli on Ocean St., is serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. Take advantage of the free parking on the mall! Please call 609-884-7887 for reservations.