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Shuck & Sear Dinner at Congress Hall

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Congress Hall

This September, Chef Zaitoun will elevate "surf and turf" to a new level with a five-course dinner on the Congress Hall Veranda.

Experience an unforgettable evening at Congress Hall's Veranda Dinner Series with a five-course celebration of steak and Cape May oysters. Begin with freshly-shucked raw oysters and expertly-grilled oysters, prepared right on the lawn by your table. Enjoy a vibrant family-style spring salad, followed by the show-stopping Tomahawk steak, grilled on the lawn, cut tableside, and served with smoked salt, chimichurri, and béarnaise. Indulge in family-style sides, including truffle mac and cheese, buttered chive mashed potatoes, and asparagus. End the evening with the decadent Death by Chocolate dessert, a rich and indulgent finale to this exceptional culinary experience.

This event is part of Congress Hall's Veranda Dinner Series. To learn more, click here.

About this Event

  • Reservations required.
  • Limited to 40 seats.
  • Served family-style at long communal tables.
  • Wine and Cocktail parings available for $40 each.
  • Non-refundable once reserved.

Appetizers

Local Jersey Oysters

served cold with mango mignonette
served hot with herb butter & caviar buerre blanc

Bacon Wrapped U8 Shrimp

served with toasted brioche & tomato jam

Entrée

Bone-In Tomahawk Steak

served with bearnaise sauce, demi glace, chimichurri

Sides

Truffle Mac & Cheese

freshly shaved truffle

Braised Shiitake Mushrooms

pickled shallots

Grilled Asparagus

lemon aioli, breadcrumb

Mashed Potato

maitre d butter, chives

Dessert

Gianduja Bar

served with vanilla bean & hazelnut ice cream, chocolate sauce, hazelnut spread, cherries, whipped cream
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This September, Chef Zaitoun will elevate “surf and turf” to a new level with a five-course dinner on the Congress Hall Veranda.

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