Carême's Restaurant and Strudels Bakeshop

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Atlantic Cape's Renowned Gourmet Restaurant

Carême's Restaurant on Mays Landing Campus Located on Atlantic Cape's Mays Landing campus, Carême's is the College's student-run, gourmet restaurant. Carême's is open for lunch and dinner when classes are in session during the Fall and Spring semesters. All gratuities received help fund scholarships for ACA students.

Students of the Academy of Culinary Arts receive invaluable hands-on, real-world front-and back-of-house experience at Carême’s as part of their curriculum. Working in the restaurant allows them to apply classroom training in a professional setting while developing confidence, teamwork and a true understanding of what it takes to deliver a fine dining experience.

Open now for Dinner through November 24: Monday-Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Open soon for Lunch November 5 through December 15: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Reservations

Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by the following options:

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Carême’s Dinner Menu

Enjoy a seasonal dining experience crafted by Academy of Culinary Arts students. The Fall 2025 dinner menu highlights fresh ingredients and classic flavors prepared with contemporary technique.

Starters

Sweet Potato Bisque, $6
Spiced Crema

Shrimp & Grits, $9
Country Ham, Aged Cheddar, Scallion

Autumn Harvest Salad, $7
Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans,
Apples, Goat Cheese,
Cider-Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Mains

Careme’s Complete Dinners, $28.95
Choose a starter, Main, and Dessert

House-Rubbed Grilled Salmon Fillet, $18
Carolina Gold Rice, Asparagus,
Salsa Criola

Brown-Butter Barbecue Short Rib, $19
Three-Bean Braise, Crispy Shallots

Country-Fried Chicken, $18
Cucumber Salad, Ranch Aioli, Hot Honey

Pimento Pasta, $16
Pickled Jalapeno & Red Onion,
Braised Greens, Herbed Breadcrumbs

Desserts

Blueberry Lemon Cake, $6
Pecan Pie Bars, $6

About Our Name

ACA students learn the art of hospitality

Our restaurant is named after the first “celebrity chef” in culinary history, Marie-Antoine Carême. Carême’s command of the culinary arts was so renowned in the early 19th century that he became known as “the chef of kings and the king of chefs.”

Today, his legacy continues to inspire the Academy of Culinary Arts, where students follow in his footsteps by learning the balance of artistry, discipline, and passion that defines the craft of fine dining.

Strudels Bakeshop

The Academy of Culinary Arts operates a small retail bake shop, Strudels, located adjacent to Carême’s Restaurant. When classes are in session, Strudels comes to life with the aroma of freshly baked breads, pastries, and pies prepared daily by our pastry students. The shop highlights their growing skill and creativity, offering guests a taste of the dedication and artistry developed through hands-on learning.

Strudels showcases the talents of pastry students through an assortment of handcrafted breads, muffins, and pastries made fresh throughout the day. Each creation reflects the precision, passion, and imagination that define the Academy of Culinary Arts, giving visitors a warm and memorable experience.

Strudels Daily Offerings

Strudels is currently closed. Please check back often for hours and offerings.