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

"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

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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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

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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Playing Live 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.

Dining Specials

New Year's Eve Dinner at the Ebbitt Room

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Savor a New Year's meal of farm fresh cuisine. Our Executive Chef Jason Hanin has been meticulously preparing a special four-course menu to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to new beginnings. Ring in the New Year with a champagne toast. Let the sounds of the piano serenade you as you welcome the New Year in Cape May.

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New Year's Eve Menu

Prix Fixe Menu
Sunday, December 31st
$165 pp


First Course


Market Winter Salad
Chicory, Puy Lentils, Beetroot, Baby Carrot, Labneh Dressing

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Deviled Eggs
Osetra Caviar & Crème Fraiche

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Bluefin Tuna Crudo
Avocado, Winter Citrus, Yuzu Kosho, Radish, White Ponzu

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Foie Gras Torchon
Kumquat, Pomegranate, Brioche, Vanilla Salt ($10 supplement)


Second Course


Rabbit Ragu
Cavatelli, French Black Truffle, Root Veggies, Fennel Pollen

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Celery Root Soup
Maine Lobster, Pancetta, Medjool Dates, Brown Butter

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Grilled Oysters
Calabrian Chili Butter, Pecorino Cheese, Bread Crumbs


Third Course


Duck Breast
Spiced Red Cabbage & Quinoa, Carrot Puree, Red Currant Compote

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Dover Sole Filet
Haricot Vert, Almonds, Confit Tomato, Lemon Beurre Blanc

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Prime Filet Mignon
Tuscan Kale, Foie Gras, Potato Puree, Porcini Wine Reduction

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A5 Kagoshima Wagyu
Koshihikari Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Sesame & Mustard Shoyu ($60 supplement)


Fourth Course


Dessert
Assorted Petite Fours & Chocolates




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.

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