Petunia

4.8

237 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Petunia, one of many boutique BYOB eateries in the Kara Restaurant Group, is located in historic Cape May Court House: a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the islands, just a fifteen minute drive from Stone Harbor, and the home to our beautiful county park and zoo.

With a focus on house-made fresh pasta and comfort food, Executive Chef Nick Price has prepared a rustic, Italian inspired dinner menu.

Allow yourself to explore the fresh flavors at Petunia in the intimacy of our warmly lit dining room, or enjoy outdoor dining in our garden patio surrounded by greenery and nature.

BYOB | Cash & Credit Accepted | Smart Casual

Outdoor tables are allocated day of - weather permitting. Please indicate in your guest requests if you would like outdoor seating for first priority if space allows.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(609) 778-2671
Website
http://www.petuniabyob.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nick Price

Location
3 Mechanic St, Middle Township, NJ 08210-2221
Neighborhood
Cape May Court House
Cross street
Mechanic Street & Main Street (Route 9)
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Popular dishes

Truffle B&B$15.00
Focaccia, Truffle Butter, Garlic Confit, Blistered Tomatoes
Ricotta Meatballs$14.00
Marrow Marinara, Parmesan
Burrata$16.00
Pancetta, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Rosemary Garlic Oil, Balsamic Glaze
Baked Brie$16.00
Puff Pastry, Hazelnuts, Honey, Lingonberry Jam
Filet Tip Arancini$16.00
Arborio, Garlic Confit, Panko, Gorgonzola Fondue
Wedge$14.00
Baby Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, Pancetta, Red Onion, Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
Caesar$12.00
Parmesan Emulsion, Blistered Tomatoes
The MVP$15.00
Marinara, Vodka Sauce, Pesto, Mozzarella, Hot Italian Sausage, Deep Dish Style

Entrees

Spaghetti & Meatballs$29.00
Ricotta Meatballs, Marrow Marinara, Parmesan, Basil
Truffle Alfredo$34.00
Fettuccine, Pecorino Romano, Black Truffle Butter
Venison Bolognese$36.00
Pappardelle, Grass-fed Venison, Garlic Confit, Parmesan, Pancetta
Scallop Genovese$38.00
Fettuccine, Pesto Crema, U-10 Scallops, Parmesan, Sun-dried Tomatoes
Gnocchi Gorgonzola$34.00
Kale, Cherry Tomatoes, Pancetta, Gorgonzola Cream
Lasagna Ortaggio$35.00
Spinach Pasta, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Garden Vegetables, Rosa Sauce
Lemon Herb Salmon$44.00
EVOO, Thyme, Rosemary, Honey, Tuscan Risotto, Broccolini
Bone-In Pork Chop$44.00
Potato Mash, Broccolini, Italian Barbecue
Beef Tenderloin$47.00
Only Served Medium Rare. Potato Mash, Forest Mushroom, Black Truffle Butter, Demi-Glace

A la Carte & Accoutrements

Potato Mash$8.00
Bread & Butter$5.00
Oyster Mushroom$10.00
Broccolini$8.00
Fresh Pasta$12.00
Any available type of pasta with Marrow Marinara, EVOO, or Rosemary Butter
Tuscan Risotto$10.00

What 237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cape May
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Cape May
Best Food
Cape May
Best Service
Cape May
Best Ambiance
Cape May
Best Value
Cape May
Innovative
Cape May
Neighborhood gem
Cape May
Romantic

Review summary

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Petunia delights with its "outstanding" cuisine and "intimate" ambiance. This hidden gem in Cape May Court House offers a small but "spectacular" menu, featuring fresh pasta and delectable entrees. Guests rave about the "friendly" service and beautiful outdoor seating. Perfect for a "relaxing meal," Petunia is a must-try for locals and visitors alike.

237 Reviews

K
Kaitlyn
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef there is fantastic, really knows quality of food. We will be back!
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Laraine
New Jersey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cute little place, food OK, bread plates on table & husband asked if bread was coming, it was a la carte!! shouldn't have put bread plates on table unless you were going to serve bread without charging for it.
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Kathleen
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dinner here occasionally and enjoy the food and ambiance. I saw they were having a special Christmas Eve dinner of the Seven Fishes so we made a reservation. It did not disappoint. We had a 10 course meal for $100 per person. The chef, Nick, made seven amazing fishes which also included a salad, intermezzo and dessert. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of food which was served. Such a wonderful night with awesome food and great staff.
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tom
VIP
Atlantic City
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
petunias is a small intimate restaurant with a diverse menu and outstanding food
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Mark
VIP
Philadelphia
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was great. Food was good. It was a little cold. A little pricey.
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Lisa
VIP
Philadelphia
101 reviews
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Petunia is a great place to get into the holiday spirit, cozy and well decorated. Perfect place for 2 or more. The baked brie is a delectable starter to share followed by the wedge. My venison pappardelle was perfection, the meat was so tender and the pappardelle melted in with the flavors of the venison was just perfect. I usually take half of my dinner home, but not this dish - all was enjoyed with not a leftover. My guest had the spaghetti and meatballs, I think there are better options on the homemade pasta menu, but he enjoyed it very much. We ended with a cannoli and French press coffee - it was a 5 star dining experience....
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Linda
VIP
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a great time at Petunia’s as always! The winter menu was a nice surprise. My husband got the venison parpadelle (flavor town ) and I got the veggie lasagna with the Rosa sauce which (homemade spinach lasagna as part of the dish) was a keeper too. Our waitress Liz was so nice and helpful with our menu choices. The Chef came out to great the customers which was a real nice touch and we can’t wait to go back again !
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Rosemary
VIP
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful ambience and exceptional food. We will definitely be back.
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Frances
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was wonderful! Food waitress owner all were wonderful
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Fadia
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot, both meals were excellent. Staff is friendly, Katie was amazing, she was attentive, we will be back and ask for her!
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FAQs

Petunia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 778-2671.

Petunia is rated 4.8 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3 Mechanic St, Middle Township, NJ 08210-2221

Additional information

Cross street
Mechanic Street & Main Street (Route 9)
Neighborhood
Cape May Court House
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Nick Price
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.petuniabyob.com/
Phone number
(609) 778-2671

Petunia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Baked Goat Cheese

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Pappardelle

Appetizers

Truffle B&B$15.00

Ricotta Meatballs$14.00

Burrata$16.00

Baked Brie$16.00

Filet Tip Arancini$16.00

Wedge$14.00

Caesar$12.00

The MVP$15.00

Entrees

Spaghetti & Meatballs$29.00

Truffle Alfredo$34.00

Venison Bolognese$36.00

Scallop Genovese$38.00

Gnocchi Gorgonzola$34.00

Lasagna Ortaggio$35.00

Lemon Herb Salmon$44.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$44.00

Beef Tenderloin$47.00

A la Carte & Accoutrements

Potato Mash$8.00

Bread & Butter$5.00

Oyster Mushroom$10.00

Broccolini$8.00

Fresh Pasta$12.00

Tuscan Risotto$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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