The Merion Inn, Cape May, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
106 Decatur St
Cape May, NJ
609-884-8363
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Merion Inn Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Traditional American
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Decent. Food preparation and presentation lacks creative or inspirational dishes, a level below the top-rated restaurants in Cape May
Service: Friendly and attentive.
Ambiance/Decor: "Old World" fifties club like ambiance with live piano music in an attractive "Turn of the Century" mahogany bar --- the oldest bar in Cape May.
Noise Level: Moderate
Dress: Casual
Overall Rating: 2 Stars
Note: Four-star Rating System from 1/2 star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Recommended For: Older diners who enjoy traditional American food with "Old World" ambiance
Not Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who prefer more casual dining with a larger menu and huge portion servings
Recommended dishes: When available, The NY Strip Steak au Poivre with sweet onion rings, stuffed baked potato, roasted shallot and Cabernet sauce: The The Lobster and Cape May Scallop Pot Pie; and The Maryland Crab Cakes made Chesapeake Bay style, panko coated, pan-seared, and served with roasted red pepper cream sauce.
Alcohol: Full bar service with excellent martini's. Limited selection of trendy cocktails.
Restaurant Review
The Merion Inn is an old time, turn of the century Cape May restaurant, popular with many returning "older" vacationers who enjoy a fine dining restaurant with traditional American fare.
The interior has a fifties club like "Old World" ambiance with live piano music in an attractive "Turn of the Century" mahogany bar --- the oldest bar in Cape May.
The decor consists of dark, rich wood walls, columns, and walls adorned with antique paintings. Linen covered tables are spaced apart for quiet conversation. Casual dining is available on the outside climate controlled enclosed patio
They offer a special 3 Course Prix menu if seated between 5:00 and 5:15, in addition to Early Bird and Night Owl Specials to patrons seated before 5:30 pm or after 8:30 pm (after 9:30 pm on Saturday)
Service is friendly and attentive.
The Merion Inn is child friendly with a kid’s menu.
Live background piano music is played from 5:30 -10:30pm
Free on-site valet parking is available.
The Merion Inn has seasonal hours with a brief closing after the winter holidays. During the summer season they are open daily.
Open for Thanksgiving and Christmas
(Updated: July 2021)
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