Maison Bleue
311 Mansion St, Cape May NJ 08204
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French
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 311 Mansion St, Cape May NJ 08204
- Cross Street: behind Colliers liquor Store
- Cuisine: American | Contemporary | European | French | Haute |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: maisonbleuebistro.com
- Phone: 6094355554
- Features: Organic Ingredients, Wheelchair Access, Personal Wines Allowed, Healthy Options, BYOB, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian, Farm-to-table,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, People Watching, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Dinner 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Friday
- Dinner 4:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Saturday
- Dinner 4:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.53 out of 5 stars based on 960 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 19, 2023
Mary M.
Absolutely spectacular dining experience at Cape May’s newest establishment, Maison Bleue Bistro! From start to finish, every bite was incredible. The four of us enjoyed baked clams, steak tartare, a beautifully presented cheese plate, perfectly cooked NY strip steak, Wagyu burger, coq au vin, seared scallops and crème brûlée. Thank you Chef Michael Schultz for a perfect meal and Dorothy Birchall Shuman for exquisite service to celebrate our 16th anniversary - we will be back! Highly recommend
Business Response:
Thank you Mary!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 26, 2023
Robert Z.
The food was excellent as was the service. The price was reasonable. We would definitely return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 07, 2023
Laurie O.
our first time visiting. we loved the updated decor, the staff was amazing & the food was outstanding. will definitely be back.
- Overall: 3/10
- Food: 1/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 6/10
Jun 11, 2023
Didi L.
The salad was lovely with light dressing. The walnut pate had only a scent of liver, mostly filler made of walnuts.The hamburger was over cooked and tasteless. French fries were too salty. The coq au van was dry. The chicken did not have a velvety texture. As a chief ,that we were told several times, worked at Le Bec Fin should know better. The water selection was described as you would describe a wine list,really ridiculous.
Nice interior design and music. Lastly, although it is legal in NJ to add a charge for using a credit card, it was Not posted anywhere on any menu or in the front of the restaurant.
Business Response:
Did you let the server know about the burger being overcooked? The walnut pate is plant based it says it on the menu as it also states we offer a 4% discount for cash payments it also says it on the front door. If you would have told your server we could have fixed these issues.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 04, 2024
Beth M.
This was our fourth or fifth trip to Maison Bleu and it’s becoming our favorite Cape May restaurant. Food is fantastic and reasonably priced. Staff is welcoming and our server Lisa was competent, personable and lovely.
Business Response:
That was Erica! Thank you for joining us again! Happy New Year!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 24, 2023
Stephen D.
This is real French food, not fusion. Tremendous.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 26, 2023
Mary Ann M.
The food (coq au vin) and desserts (crepes with berries and creme brûlée) were magnifique and the service was superb. We will go back again when my children visit.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 13, 2023
Carol A.
Loved the Mushroom bisque and the Fluke. The Duck a L’orange was okay but the sauce was a little too tart for our tastes. Your mileage may vary. Service was great. It is becoming one of our favorites in Cape May.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 04, 2023
Beth M.
Our server Erica was awesome.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 13, 2023
Michele S.
Fabulous food and service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2023
Patrick I.
Our first time there will be back
Great food Great servive
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 4/10
Jul 20, 2023
Allison C.
Duck confit (my favorite) not crisp, just fatty rubbery skin. Steak half tough meat half hard fat. White bread in a basket. Chicken was okay. Fries good. Service very good. Nice atmosphere
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 30, 2023
Mary K.
Wonderful addition to Cape May!
Business Response:
Thank You!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Sep 14, 2023
Jeff H.
We tried Madison Bleu for the first time this week and, overall, it’s a very nice place.
The $25 Cheese Plate appetizer was disappointing. The presentation was underwhelming — three generous servings crowded onto a tiny cutting board with delicious jam, a meager offering of a few pickled vegetable bits and wonderful bread. However, the cheeses cheeses were stone-cold as if they’d been served directly from the walk-in. The Brie and blue cheese were therefore hard and far from peak flavor.
We also ordered the Fisherman’s Egg and Mushroom fricassee. The Fisherman’s Egg is a highly unusual combination of toasted bread with a very fresh poached egg and amazing cream sauce on top, surrounded by a half-dozen delicious mussels. Crazy combination but as our server said “it works!” Simply delicious.
The Mushroom fricassee had a variety of delicious (local?) mushrooms served in the sauté sauce. Simply elegant (AND delicious)
The entrees (Salmon special, Flounder Almandine, Scallops) were likewise wonderful — fresh ingredients, treated with a gentle hand , and elegantly plated. All three fish were cook to perfection (that is, barely “done” — the chef clearly keeps a watchful eye on each dish and knows exactly when to plate) and the baby carrots/fingerling potatoes were similarly fresh and delicious.
Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient — there when we needed her but never “hovering”.
All in all a wonderful dining experience. Next time we’ll skip the cheese platter.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2023
Amy S.
Best scallops and steak tartare
Business Response:
Thank you Amy!- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 09, 2023
Roseann B.
Understanding it was Rest week.. but running out of a main entree and dessert was disturbing. The restaurant is very well decor but extremely noisy . Hard to have conversation..we will return. But hopefully we pick a not so loud night.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 19, 2023
Anne H.
Didn’t love the menu, but had the coq au vin and it was delicious.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 28, 2023
John P.
Food and service were awesome
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2023
Nancy M.
Absolute best restaurant in Cape May
Have dined there 3 times this summer and have tried many of their menu items. Every single morsel was excellent!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2023
Meghan W.
I have a new favorite restaurant in Cape May!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 23, 2023
Jamie G.
I have a dish was delicious on my third visit but the presentation of the duck appetizer could have been better. Hoping this restaurant thrives! I am a big fan of Parc in Philadelphia and I am now a big fan of Maison Bleue!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 30, 2023
Rita S.
Pleasantly surprised. Service, ambiance, and food all amazing. Will go back soon. The Vichyssoise was soo good and the ratatouille with pasta and scallops great idea. Husband had duck and it was tender and cooked perfect. Great nite out in Cape May
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 17, 2023
William C.
The food and the service were very good. Also the venue was good; it is new and very light which is a pleasure compared with many dark, depressing locations where you can hardly read the menu. Our meal was spoiled by other selfish noisy people. There were three of them, two of whom spoke in such loud voices it was impossible for us to talk. The waitress was very understanding and moved us to a table in a separate room for dessert. Of course the restaurant cannot be blamed for the selfish, noisy behavior of people who perchance visit the restaurant at the same time as ourselves. One other couple asked to be moved to a different area in the restaurant before they had read the menu. What can be done? Unfortunately there is no answer to how to deal with selfish, unthinking noisy people. But the restaurant suffers because it spoils the dining experience for many guests. We would happily go again to this restaurant but simply pray that we never come across the three offensive people ever again.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2023
Kevin W.
Food quality and portion size were impressive. Decor was also a plus. I though the music could have been a softer French flair. Service was OK, not great. It was the only thing that stopped me from a 10 rating.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 4/10
Jun 13, 2023
Mary V.
We wanted to love this new restaurant in our hometown but were disappointed. The decor and ambiance were terrific. Our Coq au Vin was wonderful as were the desserts. However, looking over the menu with an eye to future visits, we felt there were not enough fish options to bring us back. The waiters did not seem well trained for a fine dining experience. I did not appreciate having my empty starter plate sit in front of me after I finished it until my entree came out, and then have the server say, " Can you hand me that and we'll swap plates?" The server poured our first glass of wine but never refilled our glasses. No extra water was ever brought beyond our initial glass. The servers were friendly and it was a busy night so I understand to some extent, but it took away from the experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 14, 2023
Lisa M. B.
Very me restaurant. Timing of our meals was off slightly Due to A computer or wifi glitch but everything was delicious and will definitely return! Great ambiance.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 22, 2023
Jo Ann Y.
Superior service, great food. Tables by necessity are a bit close for this high end style of dining.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 6/10
Oct 16, 2023
Joel R.
Everything was excellent. Service was wonderful, the meals were creatively prepared and perfectly cooked. Very accommodating and a pleasant evening.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 15, 2023
Bucky M.
We are eager to return. Maison Bleue is the best dining experience at the shore since the early days of Jay's on Third in Stone Harbor.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2023
Nancy W.
Food was excellent. A few service glitches.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2024
FRED F.
Lobster Bisque was delicious. Lots of lobster meat.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2023
Lisa S.
Great food and great service. Loved it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2023
Barnaby S.
We greatly enjoyed the food and the staff at Maison Bleue. We would go back in a heartbeat!
Business Response:
Thanks for your kind feedback- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2023
Margaret D.
We read about Maison Bleue Bistro (Cape May, NJ) recently and decided to give it a try. Sooo glad we did! To start we had the Mushroom Fricasee and Fisherman's Egg, both were absolutely delicious. Our mains were Surf and Turf and the special Halibut all cooked perfectly. The cherry on top of the evening was the amazing crème brûlée! We enjoyed everything so much that we went back 2 days later and did it all over again! This time we had the Grass fed Wagyu cheeseburger and Duck L'orange, and of course the crème brûlée. Thanks to Sarah Jane, Anna and all of the staff for a great experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2023
tom p.
wonderful experience - food excellent - owner very gracious - will return soon
Business Response:
Thank you Tom!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 30, 2023
Ted H.
Overall a good experience for this new restaurant. Food was very good French bistro. Duck confit and moule frites were excellent. Grilled oysters were a little bland and steak tartare could have used a little salt but mustard sauce was good.
Service was good, waitress was knowledgeable.
Downside was we were a couple and were seated at a table that faced into a wall and one window that look at the back of a building. The restaurant was not crowde and there were many other tables that were open and faced out to the street and the rest of the restaurant. This table should be the last one given customers not one of the first.
Business Response:
Thank you Ted for the feedback and we will look into your suggestions!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2023
Bernard H.
This was our first visit to your restaurant since you took over space from Icaro. Overall everything was very good. There was a credit card charge snafu but was handled quickly. So will be by again sometime.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Apr 22, 2023
Sheila W.
Great experience! We were really impressed with the quality of the food and service, especially during the first week. Recommend adding a few more songs to the house playlist and maybe removing Gainesbourg’s Je T’aime (although it gave us a laugh). Looking forward to going back!
Business Response:
Thank you Sheila for the review!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 26, 2023
Brian C.
A wonderfully delicious meal with exceptional service! Our first visit. We’ll be back with friends!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2023
John D.
Very pleasurable dinning experience.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 16, 2023
Marykate B.
We were crowded into corner table on the front porch.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Dec 05, 2023
Lisa C.
All the food was good. The dauphinoise potatoes were undercooked. My fiance didn't care for the kale when the waitress told us what was the vegetable. I would have expected her to say they can leave it off the plate. She did not. He took it off the plate and placed it on the side plate. The waitress seemed to scowl at that and did not remove or even ask to remove the plate.
We sat on the enclosed porch. Thank goodness because the small dining area was sweltering hot. The music was nice. I had the Coq Au Vin. The chicken was cooked nicely but there were not carrots cooked in with the recipe, they were a vegetable on the side.
All in all it was a decent meal but at a huge cost. We probably will not be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 12, 2023
Susan M.
Food was excellent and staff was super friendly and accurate. Looking forward to going back!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 6/10
Jun 17, 2023
debra M.
We enjoyed the meal. -would love to see at least one more fish item on the menu and better bread, even if there was a charge for it
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 03, 2023
Peter P.
Our server was excellent, the ambiance was great. We had a small corner table by the window and the food was very good. I had the duck and my wife had the salmon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2023
Dennis C.
We loved our dinner. Everything we ate was superd. What a treat for Cape May.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 6/10
May 03, 2023
Susan L.
Next time I will ask if Michael Schultz is cooking. He obviously wasn’t in the kitchen the night I was there!
Scallops were not cooked properly. Seared well but then raw in the center. The celery root purée (the starch of the night?) was brown. The hand cut fries, which we asked to have well done because we wanted them crunchy, were shoved into a strange bowl, rendering them mushy. The best thing of the night was the black garlic aïoli that came with the fries!
Disappointed all the way around.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2023
Suzanne D.
Great food and terrific service and atmosphere. We'll be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 08, 2023
Jennifer M.
Great food and service!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 18, 2023
Julie M.
Best meal ever - truly incredible!
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 3/10
Aug 19, 2023
Lea F.
Maison Bleu has the potential to be so much better. The positives-free parking, cool decor, low noise level, friendly wait staff. The challenges-entrees came out lukewarm; appetizer cheese plate for $25 had 3 cold pieces of cheese that would’ve been so much tastier at room temp; coq au vin was not very flavorful; potatoes/asparagus sides were just barely warm and the lemon tart was runny.
If food was hot and more flavorful, this would’ve been great for the price we paid. Hope to try it again to see if the feedback is being listened to. Have read similar reviews from months ago.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2023
Megan R.
This was my second time back! Food was excellent and consistent! The service was impeccable! I live local and will recommend this place to everyone!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2023
Megan M.
Honestly felt a little silly ordering a burger at a French bistro. But my oh my! It was the best cheeseburger I’ve ever had in my life. The Wagu beef was just pink enough but not bloody. The brioche bun was perfectly toasted. The lettuce was crisp. The cheese melted in an almost buttery way. To put ketchup on this burger would’ve been an insult. The julienned fries were the ultimate complement. Am I raving too much about this burger? Absolutely not.
Business Response:
Thank you for the review and burgers are a staple item on French bistro menus!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 08, 2023
Adrianna P.
Will be back again! Everything was perfect! Refreshing to have a new restaurant that is creative in its French inspired cuisine. So many Italian and American focused restaurants in Cape May area that this is a great alternative. All of our meals were delicious!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 27, 2023
Caroline O.
The fish here is superb! Quality and preparation tops! The crème brûlée needed more time to set up. Staff is wonderful. Competent and relaxed. Would definitely go back and recommend highly!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 17, 2023
Jeffrey M.
Fantastic food and great service. This is something special in cape may
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 24, 2023
Alice D.
It was a great experience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 06, 2023
Susan R.
Loved it!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 27, 2023
Helen H.
Had the grilled oyster appetizer and the mussels and frites for main. Both were excellent. The service was great and the ambiance relaxed. Enjoyed my meal!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 15, 2023
Eric R.
The food is savory and cooked to perfection. Wonderful selection and variety. The staff is friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. Our overall experience was fabulous!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 19, 2023
Elizabeth M.
Loved the food...again. The staff was excellent, the ambiance, charming. Can't wait to go back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
May 31, 2023
Jill d.
Delicious food, attentive service and generous portions made for a memorable meal, one of the best we’ve had in Cape May. Merci’, we will be Babcock soon!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2023
Peter H.
The food was great
Service with Dorothy was terrific
We always have a great time and an outstanding dinner
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 5/10
Aug 07, 2023
john m.
Appetizers and scallops excellent. Steaks were fatty and overall a disappointment.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 20, 2023
Andy C.
Friendly, relaxed, professional, and the food was excellent.
Finally a Cape May restaurant that really delivers on promise!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 26, 2023
Tricia U.
Dottie was an Excellent server. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and made our experience perfect!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2023
Tim P.
All excellent
- Overall: 4/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 2/10
May 27, 2023
Tammy B.
Mediocre food that does meet a true French Cuisine standard. French Onion Soup below average. Had to question whether Gruyère was used. Coq au Vin did not have depth of flavor of true Demi-glacé. Scallops we’re too small to justify price and drowned in unpleasant sauce. Dessert tart, while good, was too small a portion. Service was attentive but far too casual for fine dining. Overall, would not go back.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 30, 2023
Donald A.
Food. and and service were great. Highly recommended
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jan 22, 2024
Kevin S.
Wonderful French addition to the Cape May dining scene. The duck confit appetizer is delicious.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 17, 2023
Bill B.
I thought the duck was ok. Would have liked a cherry balsamic glaze. Also small portion. Coc a van was great. Waiter was really nice. Loved the atmosphere.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 08, 2023
Susan V.
Three of us dined here during restaurant week. Each of us thought our food was superb. The grilled oysters were out of this world. We enjoyed the ambiance and thought the service was great. We would definitely go back.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 18, 2023
Jim V.
Service: Sarah Jane was very attentive and knew the menu well.
Food: she recommended salmon w/sauce vierge, which was excellent.
Value: not inexpensive, but it is high season in Cape May.
Website needs to more clearly state BYOB; (we visited the wine store 100ft away.)
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 5/10
May 09, 2023
Joan K.
We were excited to try The Hugh’s new restaurant. There were some hiccups. First of all the menu is a bit underwhelming. We frequent another French bistro in CT so that’s the comparison bar. A litmus test is when we cannot decide what to order because all options look great! This is not the case here. As an aside we saw a very gracious patron send a steak back to the kitchen and the waitress scraped it onto another plate to return it. What??! My husband’s halibut was good and a generous portion, my coq au vin was good but nothing out of the ordinary. Celery root purée was delicious. When time for dessert arrived our waitress offered the options and immediately turned and left the table before we could even get in a word !! She left and never returned for at least 10 minutes. We passed on dessert. My husband NEVER leaves less than 20% tip. Usually 25-30% is typical. He left 15% for a tip which was generous. Our waitress needs to be re-trained on hospitality and dining room decorum. There are so many fantastic places to dine here, I don’t think we will be back anytime soon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2023
Marc C.
Prompt seating
Friendly, attentive waitress
Phenomenal food
Will definitely return!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 04, 2023
Charles B.
Duck l'orange was dry . Fish entree was very good. Dessert was great (tort with berries)
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 5/10
Aug 18, 2023
Kathleen N.
Ambiance, food and service were commendable.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2023
Jeanne F.
Always a great experience! Food is excellent! We have tried almost everything on the menu.
Business Response:
Thank you for the kind words and being a loyal supporter we very much appreciate you!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 19, 2023
Madeline S.
The dining experience was just perfect. Everything about the evening was lovely
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 01, 2023
William Wagner/Clara W.
Our first visit to Maison Bleue was excellent!! We will be sure to add them to Cape May's top tier of fine dining. Service was great and food epitomized great French dining. Looking forward to our next visit.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 21, 2023
William m.
Absolutely amazing!!...a great addition to the capemay restaurant scene!!...I highly recommend....DELICIOUS!!!!
Business Response:
Thank you William!- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2023
Roberta R.
Main problem. Seated in small room containing a very loud group of 7 women (bridal party?). The group of adults next to them requested a move to another room. I know a restaurant is reluctant to criticize customers, bot how about honoring all the other guests?
Business Response:
We apologize this group hindered your experience. You are correct that it is important for all guests to enjoy their dining experience and while there was a mention made to the party to please be conscious of other guests it seemed to fall upon deaf ears. Please do not hesitate in your future booking to mention this experience and we will make sure to accommodate you with a table that is not exposed to a situation such as this. We appreciate your feedback and our goal is a dining experience that all of our guests enjoy without distractions that we are unable to correct .- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2023
Suzanne S.
Maison Bleue Bistro has risen to one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in Cape May. My husband and I have been living here for 9 years. We ride our bicycles from the harbor. The button mushrooms are to die for! I had the fluke which was absolutely spectacular with unique flavors. We loved the salad and the seafood bouillabaisse was cooked to perfection. We met Dotti at PSI so we know she provides top notch service every time. This is a glorious and much-needed addition to the Cape May restaurant scene.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 26, 2023
Robert L.
Great food and service and it’s BYOB! We’ll be back.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 2/10
- Value: 7/10
Sep 13, 2023
Bernadette K.
Dining room is just too loud- our server recognized that a rowdy table near us might be too loud and she suggested to us that we could move to the front porch area, which we gratefully accepted, but then another very loud party in that room also made it impossible to carry on any normal-volume conversation with my husband. Unfortunate that the acoustics are so bad. Food was wonderful, the mushroom fricasee was fantastic, but I don’t think we’ll be back, just because the ambience is so distracting.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 11, 2023
Allen R.
Great dinner and service
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 12, 2023
Jeanne M.
The place has been beautifully remodeled. The staff is wonderful.Attentive without being intrusive. They were so lovely. The oysters were a little dry as the liquor had not been saved. The mushroom appetizer was delicious! The duck was good and nicely presented. The coq au vin was tasty but just a little dry. This is their first season and I have a feeling it will improve as they continue
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2023
Jennifer M.
Amazing dining experience. The food was perfect as well as the service. We were a party of 7 and all of us loved our meals. The stand out was the fluke , duck appetizer , pasta of the day, and surf and turf. We will be back soon!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 0/10
May 20, 2023
Sharon H.
A beautiful new restaurant experience in Cape May. Service was spot-on, food was delicious, especially Black Forest Torte for dessert, lovely ambience. Also, love the option of a reduced price if paying cash. My only criticism would be Steak Frites price seemed awfully high compared to other restaurants we have visited. Overall, wonderful experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2023
Kelly R.
Highly recommend!!! My two friends and I enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Maison Blue! Everything was flawless - amazing food, gracious service, fabulous atmosphere and loved the French music!!! Wonderful salad, perfectly grilled steaks and crispy truffle fries! Only regret is that we live three hours away!!! I will definitely return, the next time I am in Cape May! What a gem!!!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 28, 2023
Albert R.
We ate early. The food and service were excellent. I’d been searching for a French Bistro that serves coq au vin and found it!
Excellent. Can’t wait to try the duck l’orange.
- Overall: 3/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 4/10
Jul 25, 2023
Lisa P.
Overpriced. Food overall nothing special. Sand in scallops. Gristle in steak. Fluke missing sauce. Will not be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 06, 2023
Richard G.
Everything was wonderful. The service was excellent and so was the food. Will return!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 30, 2023
Meelyn P.
Great food with great service and reasonable prices!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2023
Suzanne Y.
Great evening! Delicious food!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 6/10
Sep 29, 2023
Eileen I.
food held this review back, was not exceptional, disappointing
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 07, 2023
Sharon W.
Our first dining experience at Maison Bleue; Cape May restaurant week menu, so 3 courses, all were fabulous and a great price fixed deal…we’ll be back! Shout out to Vito, our server; he was great!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2023
glenn b.
We had halibut and scallops for dinner, both were exceptional. One surprising treat, the french fries, may be the best we have ever had. We plan on returning in July.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2023
Marlene P.
The Oysters and grilled oyster dish was very good. However it went down hill from there. The moules frites were very UNFRENCH. Never would you see french fries on top of the mussels. And the broth was very bland.
The Duck a l'orange was tasty, but came out very rare...not medium as ordered. There was too much salt in the butter which came with the almost stale bread. ...and salt sprinkled all over the duck which had to be removed. REALLY....WHO NEEDS THAT MUCH SALT ANYMORE. It can always be added at the table.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Sep 20, 2023
Paul H.
Mussels with egg and steel tartar starters were terrific , and salmon main were all excellent.
Coc a Vin…..not a great iteration of this dish. Please re-think this dish.
Sara Jane was terrific.