Bella Vida Garden Cafe

I'm really tempted to give Bella Vida Garden Cafe 5 stars instead of 4, because it is honestly my favorite restaurant I've tried in Cape May. Is it the fanciest? No. It's not the kind of place you typically see rated five stars. The vibe is more beach diner than fine dining. Service is friendly and quick, diner-style. BUT, if you are looking for: - A sit down meal - Super friendly service - Many healthy options to suit any taste - Fresh veggies and properly cooked seafood - Very reasonable prices - Easy free parking - Takes reservations - Outdoor seating options ... YES, Bella Vida Garden Cafe checks every box! They do tend to over-sauce and over-dress, but that's remedied easily enough. Just ask for dressing on the side. What's much more important is that veggies and proteins aren't overcooked. I can't say that about many of the more expensive restaurants down the shore. Highly recommended! PS - Lots of options for vegetarians and pescatarians. The vegetable medley has featured broccoli, asparagus, and mushrooms and can be ordered over pasta or rice & beans. The beet, arugula, & goat cheese salad with walnuts is big and wonderful, and served with rare tuna is an amazing and hearty meal, especially for the price.

Riley (I hope I have this correct) was our server last night and she was absolutely great. We came in later in the evening and she was patient funny attentive and wonderful at her job. The food was great. I LOVED the make your own pasta idea so that's what I ordered and it was delicious. Additionally my wife is VEGAN and is very easy going when it comes to finding food she can eat. That being said this place was an absolute JACKPOT for her though. I love when she has so many options to choose from. We will definitely be back again. My only suggestion would be to have someone else make the signs for the bathroom (flash).

This was a great little find of a local restaurant. Food was very very good ! Lots of selections and everything we tried was very tasty. Tried the crab croquettes as an appetizer which were fluffy hush puppies full of crab goodness ! Had a perfectly grilled pork chop which paired very well with the goat cheese crumbles making it a delightful and tasty surprise ! 😋 So much to try and so little time.. 🤔 We'll be back ! 🤤

Bella Vida was a great choice for breakfast. They were the only restaurant I found that made a gluten-free AND egg-free pancake. We tried the gluten-free pancake, vegan pancakes and regular buttermilk pancakes, all delicious. The coffee was good, and the avocado on bagel dish was excellent. The host was accommodating to our sleeping baby and the waitress was kind and knew the menu. I appreciate a knowledgeable team especially with having kids with allergies. This is a great spot for quality food. They have a small parking lot which was a plus.