Dining at The Statler
Cape May sits on one of the Atlantic's great oyster beds and a ring of farms five miles inland. Our kitchen cooks what lands at the dock that morning — Cape May salt oysters, Barnegat Bay scallops, blue crab from the back bays — with heirloom tomatoes from Beach Plum Farm and peaches picked the day they're served. Three rooms, one kitchen.
The Beacon
Dinner nightly · Brunch Sat–Sun · Reservations recommended
Chef Daniel Reeves' seasonal coastal menu runs on what comes off the dock that morning. Heirloom tomatoes from Cape May County in summer, scallops from Barnegat Bay in winter, bread baked in-house every afternoon.
- Dinner
- 5:30–10:00 PM daily
- Brunch
- 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Sat & Sun
- Dress
- Smart casual (no flip-flops after 6 PM)
- Reserve
- OpenTable or (609) 555-0112
The Terrace
May through October · Lunch & dinner, weather permitting
Wrought-iron tables under white umbrellas, the length of our ocean-side porch. Lunch is simple: lobster rolls, chilled gazpacho, an uncomplicated burger, frosé. Dinner service runs through September with the same menu as The Beacon, plus a raw bar.
- Lunch
- 12:00–4:00 PM
- Dinner
- 5:30–9:30 PM (May–Oct)
- Seating
- First-come, first-served — no reservations
The Widow's Walk
Open late, every night
A 30-seat bar and lounge tucked off the lobby. Low lighting, dark wood, navy leather stools. Ryan at the bar makes the best martini on the peninsula; Samuel's cocktail list changes every two weeks.
- Hours
- 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM nightly
- Small plates
- Oysters, charcuterie, flatbread, fries
- Live music
- Thursday & Saturday, 8 PM
From The Beacon kitchen
- Cape May salt oysters — half dozen$24
- Crab toast, heirloom tomato, basil$22
- Pan-roasted fluke, corn chowder, sorrel$38
- 14-oz dry-aged ribeye, market vegetables$62
- Warm peach cobbler, buttermilk ice cream$14
Private dining
The Beacon's private room seats 14 for dinner or 20 for cocktails. Inquire at (609) 555-0105 or sales@statlerresort.com.
Allergies & dietary
Gluten-free and vegan options on every menu. Please note allergies at reservation — the kitchen accommodates when warned ahead.