Aleathea's Restaurant

Aleathea's Restaurant is the dining room of the Inn of Cape May, a Victorian-porch restaurant on Ocean Street that has become one of the town's most beloved brunch destinations. The setting is quintessentially Cape May: a wide wraparound porch overlooking a manicured garden, with period architecture and the gentle pace of a coastal resort town that makes even a casual breakfast feel like an occasion. Brunch is the kitchen's strongest suit — the Crab Cake Benedict, built on English muffins with house-cured crab and a sharp hollandaise, draws visitors back repeatedly and has become the restaurant's signature dish, while the Pan-Roasted Chicken that appears on the dinner menu demonstrates the kitchen's reliable touch with quality ingredients in a simpler format. The restaurant serves a double role as both hotel dining room and neighbourhood favourite, drawing Cape May residents alongside inn guests throughout the season. Breakfast runs daily from 8am, brunch through 2:30pm, and dinner from 5:30pm through the summer season. Hours contract significantly in the off-season, and the restaurant may operate reduced or closed service in the quieter months. Reservations are recommended during summer, particularly for the Saturday and Sunday brunch service when the Victorian porch becomes one of the most sought-after tables in Cape May. The Inn of Cape May is within walking distance of the Washington Street Mall and the town's primary Victorian historic district.