Vintage BYOB, Cape May, NJ: A Restaurant Review
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Vintage BYOB: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: American bistro-style
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Well-executed, creative menu using locally sourced ingredients
Service: Friendly, welcoming, and attentive.
Ambiance/Decor: Intimate outdoor, dining ambiance under a tent canopy lit with string lights, surrounded by a lovely garden.
Overall Rating: 3 stars
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Noise Level: Moderate
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a high end, well-executed creative menu in an attractive, casual outdoor dining setting.
Not Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who enjoy a traditional menu in a family casual dining setting; or diners looking for "Old World" fine dining amenities with a bar service.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Duck Confit with a Juniper Berry Demi-Glace; The Pappardelle Pasta with sausage spicy poblano, spinach, tomatoes, & red feta cream; and for Brunch, The Strawberry Cheesecake Waffle.
Liquor: BYOB
Vintage BYOB is an upscale, open-air restaurant nestled within the picturesque gardens of the historic Emlen Physick Estate.
Known for its charming and intimate outdoor setting, Vintage offers a thoughtfully crafted and inspiring menu. While the dining experience is entirely outdoors, guests can enjoy their meals year-round in a climate-controlled, weatherproof tent, ensuring comfort in any season.
Operated by the Kara Restaurant Group—celebrated for its consistently well-executed, creative menus—Vintage is in good company. Other popular Cape May spots under the same group include George’s Place, YB (The Younger Brother), Scola BYOB, and Shamone BYOB.
At the helm of the kitchen is Nikos Goutzouris, a principal of the Kara Restaurant Group and the Executive Chef behind Vintage’s inventive brunch and dinner offerings. His menus highlight locally sourced ingredients, bringing vibrant flavors and refined presentations to the table.
The dinner menu is designed to please a wide range of palates, featuring an array of steak, poultry, seafood, and pasta dishes. Many items are gluten-free or can be customized to accommodate dietary needs.
Dining at Vintage feels special—from the string-lit garden ambiance to the elegantly set tables draped in dark linen, complete with candlelight, linen napkins, and fine china.
The service is warm and attentive, though timing between courses can vary during peak hours.
Pet-friendly and welcoming, Vintage invites you to bring your pup along for the experience. There's also ample free parking available on-site.
Open with seasonal days and hours for brunch and dinner, Vintage BYOB delivers a memorable dining experience in the heart of Cape May.
(Updated: April 2025)
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