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: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 4/10
Jul 19, 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: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 03, 2023
Beth M.
Our server Erica was awesome.
- 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
Jul 26, 2023
Robin C.
We will be back!
- 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: 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: 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
Aug 17, 2023
Julie M.
Best meal ever - truly incredible!
- 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: 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
Aug 06, 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: 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: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Sep 19, 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: 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2023
Tim P.
All excellent
- 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: 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
Jul 25, 2023
Dennis C.
We loved our dinner. Everything we ate was superd. What a treat for Cape May.
- 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: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2023
Allen R.
Great dinner and service
- 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: 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: 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
Sep 20, 2023
Andy C.
Friendly, relaxed, professional, and the food was excellent.
Finally a Cape May restaurant that really delivers on promise!
- 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
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
Sep 23, 2023
Amy S.
Best scallops and steak tartare
Business Response:
Thank you Amy!- 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 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
Nov 18, 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: 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: 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: 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
May 23, 2023
Diane B.
This review is not letting me pick numbers. Loved the ambience, the value was ok the food and menu was disappointing. We ordered a decent amount. The bread seemed day old, the pasta dish w scallops ( 30+16) was not hot, my oysters were good but almonds did not add to it and the lemon although grilled was weird on plate. I had mussels which were hot and tasty would have offered as an appetizer. The steak tartare
was good but not sure what the egg was creating. It was an ok experience but I would not go back but wish them well!
- 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
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
Jul 18, 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
Jun 06, 2023
Richard G.
Everything was wonderful. The service was excellent and so was the food. Will return!
- 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: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Dec 04, 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
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
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: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 04, 2023
John D.
Very pleasurable dinning experience.
- 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: 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
Oct 25, 2023
Brian C.
A wonderfully delicious meal with exceptional service! Our first visit. We’ll be back with friends!
- 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2023
Michael H.
Great meal-best scallops I have had-duck was great-service rxcelkent-berry/custard dessert terrific
- 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: 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: 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: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 03, 2023
Charles B.
Duck l'orange was dry . Fish entree was very good. Dessert was great (tort with berries)
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 18, 2023
Anne H.
Didn’t love the menu, but had the coq au vin and it was delicious.
- 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: 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: 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: 8/10
Aug 25, 2023
Michael K.
Great decor, great servide, waiter Vito knew the menu and described everything well, made solid recomendations. Fairly expensive but not their fault these days
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 06, 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: 9/10
Jun 29, 2023
Mary K.
Wonderful addition to Cape May!
Business Response:
Thank You!- 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: 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: 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: 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: 5/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 2/10
- Value: 7/10
Sep 12, 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: 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
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: 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.
- 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2023
Michele S.
Fabulous food and service.
- 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: 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: 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: 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
Jun 27, 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: 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: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 3/10
Aug 18, 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: 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: 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
Dec 18, 2023
Madeline S.
The dining experience was just perfect. Everything about the evening was lovely
- 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
Nov 07, 2023
Jennifer M.
Great food and service!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2023
Patrick L.
Great vibe overall from staff (highly knowledgeable & accommodating) to atmosphere and food was on-point! Really nice addition to the Cape May dining scene!
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 16, 2023
Jeffrey M.
Fantastic food and great service. This is something special in cape may
- 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: 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: 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: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 30, 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: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 03, 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: 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
Aug 01, 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: 10/10
Sep 08, 2023
Suzanne Y.
Great evening! Delicious food!
- 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.