The restaurant scene in
Cape May
October 2005

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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 their web site.

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Copper Fish Restaurant at 1246 Rt. 109 South, is serving dinner Thursday through Sunday from 5pm.Thursday night BUY ONE ENTREE
& GET ONE FREE! Every Sunday night receive a FREE SOUP & SALAD with a purchase of and entree! Please visit the Copper Fish web site 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 raw bar, schooner, fish market and take-out are open currently for business.
Visit the
Lobster House
web site or call 609-884-8296 for further details.

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The Merion Inn, located at 106 Decatur Street is serving
dinner Friday through Sunday. Live piano music from 5:30.
Early Evening Supper $14.95 for 2 courses or $16.95 for 3 courses. Desserts and cafe menu served after hours. Visit The Merion Inn
website or call 609-884-8363 for further details.

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The Pelican Club is located at 501 Beach Avenue at the top of the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel. This penthouse restaurant has the most breath taking views of the Cape May Coastline and the city skyline of Victorian rooftops adorned with assorted colors and fixtures. The bar is a perfect place for sunset, great cocktails and conversation. The Pelican Club is serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5 pm. Visit the The Pelican Club web site or call 609-884-3995 for more information.

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Henry's on the Beach located at 702 Beach Avenue, is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday serving lunch and dinner. Please visit Henry's web site or call 609-884-8826 for additional information.

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"Always classically cool"  The Washington Inn located at
801 Washington Street, serves dinner nightly from 5pm. Jazz
it up with the Herb Moore Duo every Friday. Early Bird Specials
from 5-6 and wine bar specials.  Please visit the
Washington In
n
web site or call 609-884-5697 for additional details.

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The Mad Batter located at 19 Jackson St., is open fulltime!!
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don't forget Happy Hour
from 4-6pm. Live music on Friday & Saturday!
Visit the Mad Batter web site or call
609-884-5970 for additional information.

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Can't get to the Caribbean for lunch or dinner? Check out the
Island Grill, for a casual dining experience with a touch of the Caribbean. The Island Grill is located at 311 Mansion Street.
Dinner will be served Thursday through Monday from 5pm.
Please call 609-884-0200 for more information.

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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 pm
Thursday through Sunday. 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 7 days! Happy Hour every day from 5-7pm. Come and
check out their new pub menu! Everything is $7.99 or less.
Live Music, Great Food, Take Out and Package Goods. 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 La Manna and valet parking
is available on weekends and in season.
Now serving Small Plates in the lounge Sunday - Thursday. 
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!
Serving dinner nightly from 5pm. Every Friday & Saturday DJ Dance Party with DJ Sean Stiles! Please visit the Martini Beach web site or
call 609-884-1925 for for information.

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Chef John Schatz is now at Union Park Restaurant
at the Hotel Macomber, 727 Beach Ave., where dinner is
served Thursday though Monday from 5:30pm. Please visit
Union Park's web site 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 Shields Inn & Restaurant located at 1301 Beach Avenue,
Cape May's most spectacular oceanfront mansion. Serving
dinner from 5:30 nightly. Please 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
Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm. Early Bird dinner specials
are from 5pm - 5:30pm (except Saturday). Please visit Godmother's Restaurant web site or call 609-884-4543 for additional 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
web site 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 call
609-884-8422 for more information.

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Aleathea's, located at the Inn of Cape May is open
daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Early Bird from 5-6 daily.
Sundays-BYOC-Bring Your Own Chair!  Seafood Cookout from 2 to 5.  $2 Draft Beer and Entertainment by Adam & Johnny (weather permitting).  Don't miss the last Sunday Funday on September 4th & Special Appearance by Rolly Gray on September 5th.
Please call 609-884-5555 for reservations.

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Gecko's, located in the Carpenter's Square Mall offers original Southwestern Cuisine including many vegetarian dishes.
Lunch and dinner will be served daily from 11am through
October 30th. Please call 609-898-7750 for more information.

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Pilot House on the Washington Street Mall, is open daily for
lunch and dinner! A new expanded Happy Hour Monday through
Friday from 4-6. Please call 609-884-3449 for more information.

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