Guidebook for Cape May
Food Scene
Louisa's is a hidden gem, although Local’s and long-time Cape Mayers have known about it for years. This is THE place to go to have a simple and romantic dinner with some of the best and freshest fish in town. Louisa’s has a blackboard menu, and all entrees are served with short grain brown rice and a lime-dressed cabbage salad. Once you go, you may not want to eat anywhere else for the rest of your stay! It fills up fast so call ahead and make a reservation. Bonus: Eliza is a waitress here a few nights a week so you may just catch her if you stop in.
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Louisa's Chocolate Bar
108 Jackson StreetLouisa's is a hidden gem, although Local’s and long-time Cape Mayers have known about it for years. This is THE place to go to have a simple and romantic dinner with some of the best and freshest fish in town. Louisa’s has a blackboard menu, and all entrees are served with short grain brown rice and a lime-dressed cabbage salad. Once you go, you may not want to eat anywhere else for the rest of your stay! It fills up fast so call ahead and make a reservation. Bonus: Eliza is a waitress here a few nights a week so you may just catch her if you stop in.
Matt and Eliza's favorite date night spot. Small, quaint place owned by an Italian gentleman and his wife. They have a full vegan menu and also serve fresh fish options. Their food is all handmade, and they use almost all local and organic ingredients.
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Good Earth Organic Eatery
600 Park BlvdMatt and Eliza's favorite date night spot. Small, quaint place owned by an Italian gentleman and his wife. They have a full vegan menu and also serve fresh fish options. Their food is all handmade, and they use almost all local and organic ingredients.
Susi and Randi have been in the restaurant industry in Cape May for a long time and Gecko’s is a local favorite for many. They have an eclectic menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches, many with a south-western flair. They house salad dressing is near famous and they have adorable outdoor patio seating with picnic tables. They also have many vegan and vegetarian options available.
Gecko's
479 W Perry StSusi and Randi have been in the restaurant industry in Cape May for a long time and Gecko’s is a local favorite for many. They have an eclectic menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches, many with a south-western flair. They house salad dressing is near famous and they have adorable outdoor patio seating with picnic tables. They also have many vegan and vegetarian options available.
If you are looking for something a little upscale-casual, the Black Duck is a great choice. Chef Chris Hubert has been at many notable restaurants in Cape May before finally opening the Black Duck. The roast duck is delightful as is his asian-inspired Ahi Tuna.
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Black Duck On Sunset
1 Sunset BlvdIf you are looking for something a little upscale-casual, the Black Duck is a great choice. Chef Chris Hubert has been at many notable restaurants in Cape May before finally opening the Black Duck. The roast duck is delightful as is his asian-inspired Ahi Tuna.
Ride your bike out to the far reaches of West Cape May and visit this farm tucked away off the beaten path. You can wander among the vegetable rows, meet some chickens, and on occasion get a glimpse of a piglet or two. There is a gorgeous Amish-built farmhouse where you can shop for produce, eggs, meat, and other trinkets.
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Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens StRide your bike out to the far reaches of West Cape May and visit this farm tucked away off the beaten path. You can wander among the vegetable rows, meet some chickens, and on occasion get a glimpse of a piglet or two. There is a gorgeous Amish-built farmhouse where you can shop for produce, eggs, meat, and other trinkets.
A favorite local cafe located just off the Washington Street Mall and a block from the beach. Cape May Yoga studio located upstairs.
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Magic Brain Cafe
31 Perry StA favorite local cafe located just off the Washington Street Mall and a block from the beach. Cape May Yoga studio located upstairs.
Brown Room At Congress Hall
200 Congress PlGreat wood fired pizza and live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Batter is known to locals for hosting live music from local musicians nightly throughout the entire year including an Open-Mic night on Sunday nights. They have a great craft beer list as well as some innovative cocktails. In addition to being a fun hang-out, they have great food! It is a popular spot for brunch with a Bloody Mary or the infamous Man-Mosa! They also have a great dinner and bar menu as well. Try the bayberry wings or the rustic pizza.
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The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar
19 Jackson StThe Batter is known to locals for hosting live music from local musicians nightly throughout the entire year including an Open-Mic night on Sunday nights. They have a great craft beer list as well as some innovative cocktails. In addition to being a fun hang-out, they have great food! It is a popular spot for brunch with a Bloody Mary or the infamous Man-Mosa! They also have a great dinner and bar menu as well. Try the bayberry wings or the rustic pizza.
Right next door to the Mad Batter is the Ebbitt Room. They are an upscale bar and eatery with a prohibition era feel. There cocktail menu changes seasonally and based on what local ingredients they have on hand at the time. Their front porch is a nice place to sit and watch the crowds walk down Jackson Street.
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Ebbitt Room
25 Jackson StRight next door to the Mad Batter is the Ebbitt Room. They are an upscale bar and eatery with a prohibition era feel. There cocktail menu changes seasonally and based on what local ingredients they have on hand at the time. Their front porch is a nice place to sit and watch the crowds walk down Jackson Street.
This Southern-style hotel is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Cape May and it has a rich history. Right smack dab in the center of Cape May’s historic district, they have a beautiful wrap-around porch that is the perfect spot for an afternoon cocktail. Curl up in one of their rocking chairs with a book and enjoy the serene peace and quiet. P.S. they are famous for their fried chicken.
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The Chalfonte Hotel
301 Howard StThis Southern-style hotel is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Cape May and it has a rich history. Right smack dab in the center of Cape May’s historic district, they have a beautiful wrap-around porch that is the perfect spot for an afternoon cocktail. Curl up in one of their rocking chairs with a book and enjoy the serene peace and quiet. P.S. they are famous for their fried chicken.
Another great beachfront spot that just received a fabulous renovation. Their main bar can be sat at indoors or outdoors under an awning. They also feature a roof-top bar with lounge chairs that looks right out on to the ocean. They often have live music in the late afternoons in the summer.
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Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille
1025 Beach AveAnother great beachfront spot that just received a fabulous renovation. Their main bar can be sat at indoors or outdoors under an awning. They also feature a roof-top bar with lounge chairs that looks right out on to the ocean. They often have live music in the late afternoons in the summer.
A beautiful Victorian Hotel that sits on the beachfront and has a porch seating and service. The atmosphere here is lovely. They also have great vegan/vegetarian menu options.
Aleathea's Restaurant
7 Ocean StA beautiful Victorian Hotel that sits on the beachfront and has a porch seating and service. The atmosphere here is lovely. They also have great vegan/vegetarian menu options.
Arts & Culture
Cape May's Victorian House Museum on beautiful grounds in the center of Cape May. Learn some interesting history about Cape May in the Victorian era. Tour themes change each year and with certain holidays.
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Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington StCape May's Victorian House Museum on beautiful grounds in the center of Cape May. Learn some interesting history about Cape May in the Victorian era. Tour themes change each year and with certain holidays.
Historic Cold Spring Village
735 Seashore Rd They also have a craft brewery on site!
Cape May Rotary Park
400-498 Lafayette StEast Lynne Theater Company
500 Hughes StSightseeing
Cape May Lighthouse
215 Light House AveParks & Nature
There are hiking trails here as well as a beautiful stretch of beach along the bay. Dog-friendly.
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Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area
There are hiking trails here as well as a beautiful stretch of beach along the bay. Dog-friendly.
Cape May Point State Park
Light House AvenueGreat hiking or walking trails.
Shopping
Sue's funky clothing shop is a Cape May staple. She prints all the tees in house and many are designed by her as well.
The Flying Fish Studio
130 Park BlvdSue's funky clothing shop is a Cape May staple. She prints all the tees in house and many are designed by her as well.
Unique and specials products curated by our friends Lindsay and Dan. Find local and regional art and handmade gifts.
GIVENS
418 Washington StUnique and specials products curated by our friends Lindsay and Dan. Find local and regional art and handmade gifts.
Entertainment & Activities
Great small movie theater. They have a bar and you can order a burger and a drink to take into the movie with you!
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Harbor Square Theatre
271 96th StGreat small movie theater. They have a bar and you can order a burger and a drink to take into the movie with you!
Cape May Yoga
31 Perry StGreat little yoga studio above Magic Brain Cafe.
Aqua Trails Kayaking
1600 Delaware AveRent kayaks or stand-up paddle boards.