Disney’s Beach Club Resort is home to Cape May Cafe, a New England–inspired dining spot that serves a character breakfast and a surf‑and‑turf dinner buffet. The seafood-focused dinner is a highlight for many guests and worth considering on your Disney vacation.
Cape May Cafe is located inside Disney’s Beach Club Resort and evokes the relaxed, coastal feel of New England capes with light colors and a roomy dining area. The restaurant operates a character breakfast known as Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast and closes between services before reopening for its Seafood and More Dinner Buffet. The dinner service leans toward seafood, though there are non‑seafood options as well.
Pricing at Cape May Cafe
As a buffet, Cape May Cafe uses set prices for adults and children. Fountain drinks, juice, and tea are typically included in the buffet price; specialty non‑alcoholic beverages and alcoholic drinks are charged separately. At the time of this review the listed prices were $46 per adult and $27 per child, plus tax and gratuity. Prices and inclusions are subject to change, so check current rates when booking.
Dinner Buffet Offerings and Menu
The dinner buffet emphasizes seafood while still offering surf‑and‑turf selections. If you prefer seafood, you will find a good variety; if you avoid seafood, choices are a bit more limited compared with some larger Disney buffets. The overall presentation is fresh and themed to the coastal setting.
Please note: menu items, daily specials, and prices were current at the time of this post but can change without notice.
Side Dish Options
- Caesar Salad and a Seasonal Salad
- Seasonal Soup and New England–style Clam Chowder
- Seafood Pasta Salad
- Seasonal Vegetables
Main Dish Options
- Paella
- New England Traditional Steam Boil
- New England Captain’s Fried Seafood Selection
- Carving station with the chef’s selection (commonly a slow‑roasted strip loin)
- Roasted Lemon Chicken
- Sustainable Catch of the Day
- Snow Crab Legs (available for an additional per‑pound charge)
Kids’ Favorites
There is a kid‑friendly section at the buffet that appeals to younger guests and anyone who prefers classic comfort foods over seafood. Typical items you can expect include:
- Pizza
- Chicken Nuggets
- Mac and Cheese
- Pasta with marinara or a simple sauce
Dessert Selection
The dessert station is separate from the main buffet and features the chef’s selections for the day. On the visit described here the desserts included cookies, cupcakes, mini dessert cups, small pies, and other bite‑sized sweets suitable for sampling or sharing.
Beverages
Alongside included fountain drinks, the restaurant offers non‑alcoholic specialty beverages and a selection of alcoholic options, such as beers, hard ciders, hard seltzers, wines, and cocktails. Specialty drinks and alcohol are priced separately from the buffet.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel a reservation, call at least two hours before the reservation time to avoid a fee. Failure to cancel within that window may result in a $10 charge per person. This two‑hour policy is a more recent change from the prior 24‑hour guideline. If you miss the two‑hour window, it can still help to call Disney Dining to explain the situation; they may be able to waive the fee depending on the circumstances.
Walk‑Up Availability
If you don’t have a reservation, ask about walk‑up availability. Use the Disney app or call the dining location to check current wait times and whether walk‑ups are being accepted. If you are nearby, the app often shows approximate walk‑up wait times and whether the restaurant is taking walk‑in guests.
Final Review — Cape May Cafe Dinner
Cape May Cafe offers a pleasant dinner buffet experience, especially for seafood lovers. The dining room is spacious and bright, and the cast members provide attentive service. The buffet is a bit smaller than some other Disney buffet restaurants, which tends to make the seafood selections more prominent than the turf options. For households that don’t favor seafood, there are still some solid alternatives, but variety can be limited compared to larger buffets.
Disney Dad Rating
Ratings are subjective opinions on a 1 to 5 scale.
- Atmosphere – 4.0
- Food – 4.0
- Dining Area – 5
- Service – 4.5
- Overall Rating – 4.25
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