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 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Friday
- Dinner 4:45 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- Dinner 4:45 PM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.53 out of 5 stars based on 965 votes
- 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: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 12, 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: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2023
Marc C.
Prompt seating
Friendly, attentive waitress
Phenomenal food
Will definitely return!
- 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: 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
Jan 09, 2024
FRED F.
Lobster Bisque was delicious. Lots of lobster meat.
- 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: 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: 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 07, 2023
Jennifer M.
Great food and service!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 04, 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2023
Tim P.
All excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2023
Madeline S.
The dining experience was just perfect. Everything about the evening was lovely
- 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2023
Michele S.
Fabulous food and service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 14, 2023
Carla P.
Had a delicious dinner and service was great! Will definitely be back soon!!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Jul 12, 2023
Alfred F.
Very lovely French atmosphere. Delicious food
- 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
Jul 19, 2023
Michael H.
Great meal-best scallops I have had-duck was great-service rxcelkent-berry/custard dessert terrific
- 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: 10/10
May 26, 2023
Elizabeth B.
High quality food. Highly recommended. Great waitstaff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 25, 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 11, 2023
Cheryl G.
Our server, Dorothy, was one of the best trained we have encountered in any Cape May restaurant. Our second dinner here was as terrific as the first.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
May 30, 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: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 26, 2024
Kevin B.
Overall a wonderful experience of French food. We started with the baked oysters with linked fondue and caviar. Amazing. Then we had an absolutely perfect Duck L'orange and the Filet of Salmon "Café de Paris". Half way through the meal we swapped plates so we could both enjoy these amazing entrees. The only downside, and it's a very small one, was the duck was only warm by the time it reached th table. The desert, a Black forest torte, was a wonderful way to top off our meals.
The service is excellent. We had a problem with the table we were first sat at, the music was too loud, but this was promptly remedied when the prepared another table for us. The wait staff was well versed on the menus, very friendly, and appropriately checked on us.
I love French food and only wish a place half as good as this was closer to us. Well done! We will definitely 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: 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: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2023
Brian C.
A wonderfully delicious meal with exceptional service! Our first visit. We’ll be back with friends!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2023
Thaddeus D.
This review is for the owners with a few tips. First and foremost I’d like to congratulate you on your opening. The food of any restaurant is the star and yours is exceptional. Obviously the chef is well trained and takes his work dead serious. I saw him a few times, even serving our neighbors. Nice presence. Our server, Sara-Jane was excellent as well. She was friendly, informative, timely and gracious. The reason I said this review is for the owners is I have two minor suggestions to make your restaurant better. First, the tables are very slick on top and when water condensation runs off one’s water glass or other drinks the water runs all over the table and even off the table on to the customer’s clothing or floor. I kept wiping the table off. Honestly, some nice white table clothes would fix this problem and also soften the otherwise dark feel of the space. I’m sure there is cost involved in tablecloths but it would be functional and set off the look of the space. It would also be fitting for such a nice restaurant to have them on the tables. Take, for example, Tishas, just minutes from your establishment, they have cloths on their tables and it’s so nice. The second thing I suggest is to get rid of the QR code for the menu. Three of the six tables around us asked for hard copies of the menu anyhow which u had. Your restaurant is too nice to ask guests to have to pull out their phones and pull up the menu. Your have hard copies anyhow, just use them. The QR code clutters your small tables anyhow. Most of the guests, or at least what will be become your core supporters will be guests in their 50s and 60s and they would definitely prefer a paper menu. Doesn’t everyone complain about ppl being on their phones all the time, particularly at restaurants anyhow? Why promote it? Anyhow, we will return but wanted to give your some honest feedback. We have been eating in Cape May for 20 years and we would rank your new place right up their with the best!
Business Response:
We use the QR codes to lessen our waste sir and try to be more eco responsible. Is it that much of a problem to look at the menu on your phone to help the planet?!- 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: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 07, 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2023
Pam C.
We really enjoyed the food, the staff were great and it's a really cute place.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2023
Kathy M.
Food was delicious! Service very good and loved how they redid the space.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 26, 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: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 20, 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: 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: 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
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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 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 10, 2023
Allen R.
Great dinner and service
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 25, 2023
Robert Z.
The food was excellent as was the service. The price was reasonable. We would definitely return.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
Jun 19, 2023
Patrick L.
The mussels were good but we’ve had better. Seeing the fries dumped on top of the mussels was unusual.
We’d recommend it to others.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
Sep 08, 2023
Gabriel P.
llIt was hard to understand why so many menu items were not available.
How can a restaurant in Cape May, not have flounder?
Business Response:
Because flounder is seasonal- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 23, 2023
Amy S.
Best scallops and steak tartare
Business Response:
Thank you Amy!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 30, 2023
Suzanne D.
Great food and terrific service and atmosphere. We'll be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2023
Scott H.
Grilled oysters and coq-au-vin were excellent! Our server, Dottie was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. A great new restaurant in Cape May.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 06, 2023
Ronnie C.
Charming restaurant with very good service….food was delicious and generous in portion.
- 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: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 24, 2023
Alice D.
It was a great experience
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 15, 2023
Marykate B.
We were crowded into corner table on the front porch.
- 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
Oct 10, 2023
Victoria K.
Top notch cuisine and service. Our first time and we will be back!
- 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
Dec 12, 2023
Peter H.
The food was great
Service with Dorothy was terrific
We always have a great time and an outstanding dinner
- 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 22, 2023
tom p.
wonderful experience - food excellent - owner very gracious - will return soon
Business Response:
Thank you Tom!- 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 06, 2023
Lisa S.
Great food and great service. Loved it.
- 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: 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: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 6/10
Jan 08, 2024
Mark A.
Overall great restaurant and great food. The portions of the food were probably a bit too much.
- 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: 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
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: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 21, 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: 10/10
Sep 09, 2023
Suzanne Y.
Great evening! Delicious food!
- 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: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 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: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 6/10
Jun 16, 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: 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: 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: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 21, 2023
Leslie T.
Amazing dinner! Not sure you should have a table right next to the restrooms though!! There were often people waiting right next to our table. We were laughing about it though. Didn’t ruin our experience or anything. Highly recommended this place!
- 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: 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.
- 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: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 21, 2023
Sylvia C.
The music was classic French bistro. The duck confit appetizer left us wanting more. The grouper special was just cooked--almost perfect. The moules frites sauce was divine. Vito's service was excellent.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 01, 2023
Deidre D.
so happy to have a French restaurant with classic French dishes in Cape May. loved everything - the food, the service and the atmosphere.
Business Response:
Thank you for the review and we're thrilled you enjoyed the experience!- 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: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 13, 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: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 11, 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: 9/10
Jun 29, 2023
Mary K.
Wonderful addition to Cape May!
Business Response:
Thank You!- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 29, 2023
Luis F.
Arrived on time for my reservation but had to wait 30 minutes to be seated (understandable but still did not appreciate it.) When seated wait staff paid no mind to our table instead favoring and conversing with tables around us ( a good 15 minutes before we were acknowledged). Overall good food but service needs improvement.
Business Response:
We sincerely apologize for any slight in service and as well as an untimely wait time. Unfortunately there was an oversight in booking and we generally never have guests wait as we appreciate our guests taking the time to book a reservation it is our goal to seat promptly. Our service is as much of a priority as the quality of our cuisine so we apologize you didn't get the attention you deserved and moving forward we are taking all of your criticisms into account and will be sure as we move forward to correct these issues and make your next visit is coupled service that matches the quality of our chefs food !- 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 24, 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 01, 2023
Kimiko N.
We loved the chic ambiance, the cozy glamor, and the attentive service, but most especially the food was delicious. We needed a quiet place to eat with our almost 100 year old grandmom and an early dinner fit the bill. Bonus - the fixed price menu for early birds was a fantastic price point.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 25, 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: 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: 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
Jul 26, 2023
Robin C.
We will be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 23, 2023
Stephen D.
This is real French food, not fusion. Tremendous.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 04, 2023
John D.
Very pleasurable dinning experience.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 6/10
Jun 06, 2023
Karen M.
Too loud, no menu only scan with your phone. Was not a relaxed experience
Business Response:
Sorry Karen its restaurant week and very busy as a French Bistro should be! We don't offer paper menus to be softer on the environment and not be wasteful. Thank you- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2023
Joan B.
We were very excited to try this spot. A true French bistro with a chef who once worked at Le Bec Fin sounds amazing. It’s a cute cozy spot. We sat in the blue & white room. We enjoyed the “best duck confit I ever had” according to my husband. The salad was perfectly dressed and balanced with crunchy lettuce and thinly sliced apples. The fish special was halibut with a sauce that was amazing, a light tomato sauce. Also a classic steak frites was perfect. Desserts were also very good. The mocktail of blueberry lemonade was tasty! Tried the grilled oysters but I’d prefer the raw ones in future. Service was good, a bit casual. Lots of people in and out of the room at times. We look forward to returning soon.!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 25, 2023
Coralie B.
The duck a l'orange menu item was delicious, as were the grilled oysters! Your restaurant is very pretty!
Our waitress, however, did not introduce herself. I had to ask her to do so. Also, while reciting the specials, she looked out of the window, not at us. That was very off-putting.
- 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
Jun 27, 2023
Lynda M.
Sophisticated crisp decor evoked a nautical vibe without the ubiquitous anchors, seashells, etc. Our attentive server quietly reappeared to refill our glasses, professional with just the right degree of friendliness. My partner and I dined on the Halibut special. The meat was full, moist and was topped with a perfectly seasoned tomatoes, peppers coulis with fingerling potatoes and green beans. We opted for the Creme Brûlée which was the best we ever tasted. Welcomed addition to the Cape May restaurant scene.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 6/10
May 02, 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: 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 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: 5/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 5/10
Sep 20, 2023
Kathi and Barry B.
Having been to Jardin twice, when we had excellent experiences with wonderful, exceptional food for every course, we had very high expectations for Maison Bleue, as the chefs are the same for both restaurants. We were very disappointed. Our one entree, the fluke was the only highlight for us (and we both ordered it but there was only one entree left). All other food was good, but average, nothing exceptional, as we were expecting. The price, on the other hand, was too high for average food. We will not be returning to Maison Bleue.