25 JACKSON STREET, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204(609) 884-5700

Elevated Seaside Cocktails & Cuisine

Discover our award-winning restaurant located in the heart of historic Cape May, New Jersey. Known for its innovative cuisine, attentive service and refined ambiance, the Ebbitt Room is strongly rooted in a farm-to-table, farm-to-glass dining philosophy and features the freshest ingredients from our very own Beach Plum Farm.
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If you need assistance finding a suitable time slot, to make arrangements for a larger group, or you simply prefer to speak with us in person, please call us at (609) 884-5700

Ebbitt Room Hours

Open Nightly

Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm

Bar Hours

Monday - Friday: 2:00pm-Close
Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - Close

Dress code

The Ebbitt Room enforces a ‘Smart Casual' dress code.
While our wish is for all of our guests to be completely comfortable, we do encourage
collared shirts for gentlemen and equivalent attire for ladies.

Reservations

Reservations are required.
Credit card is required at the time of booking. We ask that any dinner reservations be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the reservation. Cancellations within 24 hours of the reservation are subject to a cancellation fee of $30 per person.
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Dining Specials

The Day Bar Menu at the Ebbitt Room

Available Daily

Available 12:00pm-5:00pm Saturday & Sunday and 2:00pm-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

Settle in with a delicious bar menu perfect for mid-day light bite. Executive Chef Jason Hanin has prepared a delicious list of casual and hearty selections, available in addition to our regular menu.

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Featuring:

Togarashi Spiced Nuts - 12
house-roasted assorted nuts

Marinated Olives - 12
citrus, calabrian chili, rosemary

Kaluga Caviar - 120
toast points, crème fraiche

Cheese & Charcuterie Board - 32
three cheeses, two meats, grain mustard, roasted nuts, olives, crostini

Oysters on the Half Shell - 24/46
seasonal mignonette or cocktail sauce

Wine & Brine - 30
six oysters served with a half glass of white wine

Tempura Calamari - 18
ginger-lemon aioli, house-pickled vegetables

Smoked Trout Dip - 20
radish, cucumbers, crostini

Daily Tostada - MP
avocado, pickled onion, cilantro, crema

Korean BBQ Pork Ribs - 22
cucumber salad

Smash Burger - 18
onions, pickles, romaine, special sauce, home-made rustic potato chips

Giro d’Italia Wine Dinner at The Ebbitt Room

Available Thursday, May 2, 2024

By popular demand, The Ebbitt Room is pleased to announce our series of three-course Wine Dinners, held in our private Richmond Room.

Named for the famous Italian Bike Race, this Wine Dinner will explore the lesser-known regions of Italy.



Thursday, May 2, 2024


Sold Out

Join us for our next Wine Dinner on Thursday, June 20!


Tour of California Wine Dinner at The Ebbitt Room

Available Thursday, June 20, 2024

Join us at The Ebbitt Room for a celebration of delightful wines from one of the most lauded regions of the United States: Northern California.

Wines from Northern California possess a distinctive allure born from a harmonious marriage of terroir, innovation, and tradition. Blessed with diverse microclimates, from the fog-kissed valleys of Napa to the sun-drenched slopes of Sonoma, these regions nurture a rich tapestry of grape varietals. Each sip unfolds a narrative of the land, with cool coastal breezes infusing a crisp minerality or warm inland sun coaxing forth opulent fruit flavors. Yet, it's not just nature's hand that shapes these wines—it's the visionary vintners who blend time-honored techniques with cutting-edge practices, crafting wines that embody both elegance and boldness.

Thursday, June 20

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Stay Overnight: Book Package Stay Overnight: Call 1 (800) 732-4236

Stay Overnight! Steps away from the Richmond Room, a cozy guest room or suite at The Virginia provides welcome rest after a night of fine food and drink. Click here to reserve your overnight stay online, or call us at (844) 227-6672. After you book your stay, our Concierge will be glad to assist with your Wine Dinner reservations.

Summer Oysters & Wine in the Garden

Available Select Dates this Summer

If you’re a returning guest of The Virginia (or a seasoned Ebbitt Room patron), you may be familiar with the hotel’s beautiful back garden patio. Featuring a sweeping center umbrella that shields from the sun, lush florals intertwine with ivy and stone to create a secluded space that feels hidden amongst Cape May’s Victoriana. It’s an open secret—and it’s waiting for your discovery.

This year, we’d like to invite you to take your seat in this special space—and to consider it as the perfect addition to your summer post-beach ritual. Available on select dates this summer, you will see our garden space transform into an afternoon oasis. The menu will be light and casual, focusing on wines, proseccos, and local oysters from our partners at Sweet Amalia and Cape May Salts. The vibe will be relaxed, inviting you to stay and linger a little longer.

Ebbitt Room Wine List

The following selections showcase the premiere vineyards from around the world. As you’ll see, we have a strong passion for the wines of California and western Europe. However, every so often wines from outside of those regions captivates us so much that we feel compelled to showcase them on our list. We hope that you’ll find them as exciting as we do.
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The Ebbitt Room was honored with an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine.
Open Table recognized the Ebbitt Room in the Diners' Choice Awards for most booked, best ambiance, healthy, romantic, vibrant bar scene and more.



Playing in the Ebbitt Room:

Kenneth Richardson

An alumnus of New York’s famed High School of the Performing Arts, Ken Richardson studied at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He has worked and/or toured with esteemed company like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers, Keith Sweat, Babyface, Gerald Levert, Eddie Levert, GQ, Queen Latifah, Natalie Cole, Bruno Mars, and Stevie Wonder.
Ken has been inspired by various styles of music and can play them all. You can count on hearing songs by Billy Joel and Elton John, Elvis, James Taylor, as well as The Eagles, Sinatra, and the best of Motown.

Private Dining

The Richmond Room
at the Ebbitt Room

Intimate atmosphere, refined service, and exceptional cuisine - host your holiday party or private event in The Richmond Room at the Virginia Hotel by calling:
609-884-5700

"One of the top 25 chefs at the Shore."

- Atlantic City Magazine

"Best Cape May Restaurant"

- Atlantic City Magazine

""Superb", "Creatively prepared dishes", "Memorable""

- New York Times

"Freshest, highest quality ingredients"

- Philadelphia Daily News

"Town's most beloved restaurant" and
"Some of the most spectacular food in Cape May"

- The Philadelphia Inquirer

"The Ebbitt Room has service that's "Swiss level",
so you're virtually guaranteed a perfect evening."

- Zagat Guide

The Ebbitt Room
25 Jackson Street
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
609-884-5700

directions

The Ebbitt Room is located within The Virginia Hotel. The hotel is located right in the heart of the Historic District, right across the street from the beach and the Washington Street Mall.

Complimentary Parking is provided for all Ebbitt Room guests.

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From Specific Points

From The Garden State Parkway | From The Cape May Lewes Ferry | From New York | From Washington/Baltimore | From Philadelphia