The restaurant scene in
Cape May
July 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 Black Duck on Sunset at 1 Sunset Blvd. is serving dinner Thursday to Sunday from 5 p.m.  Prix-Fixe Early Bird dinners available, 3 courses at $19.95 per person.  Taking reservations for Mothers' Day. Visit the Black Duck website or call 609-898-0100 for additional information.

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The Pier House at the The Water's Edge 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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Martini Beach, a restaurant, bar and lounge, located at 429 Beach Ave, has oceanfront dining, specialty Martinis - just taste, drink & dance! Serving dinner Thursday through Monday, 5 p.m. (4 on Sundays).  Bar open late.  Herb Moore Trio 7-11 Saturdays; Terry-oke every Monday at 9 p.m. Please visit the Martini Beach website or call 609-884-1925 for for information.

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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 get the second half off.  Featuring local Turis wines or BYOB.  Please visit the Copper Fish website or call 609-898-0354 for additional information.

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Cabana's Beach Bar & Grille, at 429 Beach Ave, is open all week. Full menu served, featuring American & Caribbean seafood fare. Kids 4 and under eat free with the purchase of any sandwich/entree. Featuring Happy Hour daily from 4-7 p.m. with half-price well drinks, beer & wine. Live music Wednesday - Saturday. Pool tables, Megatouch, Digital Jukebox, wireless internet hotspot.  For more information please visit Cabana's website or call 609-884-4800.

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Perhaps Cape May’s best-known restaurant is The Lobster House at Fisherman’s Wharf near Schellenger’s Landing. Back open & serving!  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. Main restaurant, 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 609-884-3064 for further details.

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"Always classically cool," The Washington Inn, located at 801 Washington Street, is serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. Voted best service, best wine list, best atmosphere, most romantic, and best of the best by a New Jersey Monthly readers' poll. Please visit the Washington Inn website or call 609-884-5697 for additional details.

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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. Serving dinner on Mothers' Day from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m.  All moms get free dessert!  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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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 Monday from 5:30 pm. Available for Weddings & Private Events.  Now featuring Turdo Vineyards.  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. 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. Serving Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. Early Bird dinner specials (soup or salad & entree) are from 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. starting at $12.95. Taking Mothers' Day reservations. 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, across from Wawa. Head over for lunch or dinner; they are open year round. And don't forget, CASH ONLY. Featuring Terry-Oke Thursdays at 9:30 p.m.  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. Featuring Mothers' Day Brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. (adults $23.95 / children 12 and under $10.95). Please visit Congress Hall's website or call 609-884-8422 for reservations and 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. Weekday Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. featuring complimentary snacks & half-priced drinks. Full course Early Bird Specials Monday-Thursday from 4-6 ($9.95 - $12.95). Please call 609-884-3449 for more information.

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Where do the locals eat? The Depot Market on Elmira, of course (next to the train station)!  Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eat in or take out. "Homemade is our specialty."  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-out available until 5 p.m.  Call 884-0707 for the deli.  Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.  Please call 609-884-7887 for reservations.