Maison Bleue Bistro, Cape May, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
Maison Bleue Bistro
653 Washington Street
Cape May, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Maison Bleue: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: French - New American
Price: Very Expensive
Food Quality: A well-executed, creative, artfully presented, menu.
Service: Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive.
Ambiance/Decor: Charming, French Bistro, located in a restored historic 1883 French Second Empire house.
Overall Rating: 3 Stars
Note: Four-star Rating System from 1/2 star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Dress code: Casual Elegant
Noise Level: Moderate
Recommended For: For the adventurous diners who enjoy a well executed menu of French Cuisine in a romantic setting.
Not Recommended For: Budget-conscious diners who prefer a traditional American menu in a casual setting.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Filet au poivre, center cut filet mignon, peppercorn crust, wild mushrooms, dijon cognac cream; The Duck l'orange, LaBelle farm moulard duck breast, candied ginger; and the Bouillabaisse with local fish, mussels, day boat scallops, potatoes, fennel in a saffron bouillon with rustic bread and rouille.
Liquor: BYOB
Maison Bleue, co-located in the Hugh Bed and Breakfast, relocated, and opened in its new location in early 2024.
The Maison Bleue is co-owned by partners John and Sandy Vizzone, who also run the Hugh Bed and Breakfast in the same building. The kitchen is run by Executive Chef/Partner Anthony Depasquale.
Chef Depasquale’s menu features French culinary traditions prepared with simplicity and with the use of quality ingredients.
The menu options are prix-fixe ordered before 5:45 pm, and a la carte after.
The ambiance and decor is a near likeness of a French bistro.
The dining area is made up of two small rooms. The main room with dark walls adorned with large paintings, and the sunroom with a brighter setting with light colored walls and lots of windows. Each of the rooms feature wood flooring, hanging chandeliers, tables set with white linen, white China, dark blue water glasses, and clear wine glasses, surrounded by dark French bistro rattan armchairs.
Other than the chairs set low, and uncomfortable for some, the ambiance is cozy, and inviting with a touch of romance.
Not recommended for kids.
Maison Bleue is open year-round with seasonal hours.
Street parking is limited with additional parking available at a nearby lot on Bank Street (5 minutes walk).
Menu prices are 4% discounted for cash payment.
How Do We Review (analyze) Restaurants?
New Jersey Leisure Guide strives to provide analytic restaurant reviews.
The methodology used is research, analysis driven --- as opposed to that of a single restaurant critic or a social media platform, viewer comment posting board.
