Dine At Cape May's
Favorite Seaside Restaurant

Discover our re-imagined restaurant located in the heart of historic Cape May, New Jersey. From the relaxing front porch, to the classically comfortable bar and lounge with live piano music on weekends, the Ebbitt Room is strongly rooted in a farm-to-table, farm-to-glass dining philosophy featuring the freshest ingredients from our very own Beach Plum Farm.

Whether you're in the mood for cocktails or a multi-course dinner, you'll be delighted by a dining experience of artisanal cocktails and farm-fresh classic American regional cuisine. Our sophisticated, yet casual vibe, create the perfect setting for a new Cape May dining tradition. The Ebbitt Room offers a variety of vegetarian and gluten free dishes. As a farm-to-dining restaurant, we proudly feature free-range eggs and fresh herbs, vegetables and pork from our very own Beach Plum Farm located in Cape May. Try the Maine Lobster Caesar salad, a house favorite, followed by a surf and turf Steak and Cake featuring a petite filet mignon, a Jonah crab cake, duchess potato, carrots and a pink peppercorn sauce. Menu is subject to change based on seasonal farm ingredients.

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"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

Closed for winter refresh

The Ebbitt Room is currently closed for a Winter Refresh and will reopen on March 6th.

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 recommended.

For parties of 6 or more, a 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 $20 per person.

Complimentary Valet Parking

Call to reserve a table: (609) 884-5700 RESERVE ON OPENTABLE

Menus

Cheese & Charcuterie Boards Appetizers Mains Desserts Lounge

The Ebbitt Room offers a variety of vegetarian and gluten free dishes. As a farm-to-dining restaurant, we proudly feature free-range eggs and fresh herbs, vegetables and pork from our very own Beach Plum Farm located in Cape May. Menu is subject to change based on seasonal farm ingredients.

Cheese Boards

3 For $18
5 For $28
Served with Artisan Jams, Roasted Nuts, Fresh Fruits, Crostini

Charcuterie Boards

3 For $18
5 For $28
Served with Grain Mustard, Roasted Nuts, Marinated Olives, Seasonal Pickles, Crostini

Salads & Starters

Beach Plum Farm Deviled Eggs13

Chef’s Daily Preparations

Roasted Beet Salad14

Persimmon, Cucumber, Labneh, Date Molasses

Maine Lobster Caesar18

Baby Gem Lettuce, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing

Chicken Soup12

Drop Dumplings, Root Vegetables, Bacon

Cape May Scallop Crudo16

Mandarin, Yuzu, Avocado, Cocoa Nib, Aji Dulce

Appetizers

Local Oysters on the Half Shell (6)23

Classic Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce

Pale Ale Calamari13

Pickled Bell Pepper, Creamy Ginger Aioli

Char-Grilled Oysters16

Chili-Herb Butter, Pecorino, Za’atar Bread Crumb

Homemade Tagliatelle18

Meat Ragu, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Chives

Pork Spare Ribs16

Date Honey, Soy, Pomegranate Seeds, Scallions

Main Course

The Ebbitt Room is committed to sustainable and seasonal cuisine, sourcing from our very own Beach Plum Farm and the coastal regions of New Jersey.

Local Fluke Francaise34

Swiss Chard, Fingerlings, Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

Arctic Char33

French Green Lentils, Winter Roots, Red Wine Jus

Heritage Chicken32

Charred Broccolini, Whipped Feta, Harissa Vinaigrette

Braised Lamb Shank39

White Polenta, Tomato Guajillo Sauce, Cilantro, Radish

12 Oz. Prime New York Strip44

Winter Greens, Potato Puree, Cognac Mustard Cream

Steak & Cake42

Petite Filet & Crab Cake, Potato Puree, Farm Veg, Pink Peppercorn Sauce

Chef’s Vegetarian Selections24

Always Changing Seasonal Preparation

Vegetables

Fried Cauliflower10

Bagna Cauda, Pecorino

Lobster Mac n’ Cheese18

Maine Lobster, Breadcrumbs

Charred Broccolini10

Chilies, Shallots, Breadcrumbs

Crispy Fingerlings10

Smoked Paprika Aioli, Cilantro

Brussels Sprouts10

Jalapeno-Bacon Jam

Simple Greens10

Tender Lettuces, Vinaigrette

Desserts

"Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much sweetness as one can possibly want and hold."
~Judith Olney

Sticky Toffee Pudding10

Warm Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

Sweet Ricotta Doughnuts10

Cinnamon Sugar, Amaretto Caramel

Flourless Chocolate Cake10

Milk Chocolate Ganache, Mint Ice Cream

Apple Turnover10

Honeycrisp, Cranberry Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

Banoffee Pie10

Graham Cracker Crust, Toffee, Caramelized Banana

Home Made Ice Creams and Sorbets8

All of our pastries are made in house and feature farm fresh eggs from Beach Plum Farm.

Coffee & Tea

We proudly feature a selection of La Colombe Coffee and Harney & Sons Teas

After Dinner Cocktails

The Ebbitt Room features a variety of coffee-based cocktails, ports, sherrys, dessert wines, and other aperitifs to ensure a perfect ending to your dining experience

Beach Plum Farm Deviled Eggs13

Chef’s Daily Preparations

Pork Spare Ribs15

Date Honey, Soy, Pomegranate Seeds, Scallions

Connecticut Lobster Roll26

Butter Poached, Chives, Toasted Brioche, Herb Parmesan Fries

Pale Ale Calamari13

Pickled Bell Pepper, Creamy Ginger Aioli

Char-Grilled Oysters (4)16

Chili-Herb Butter, Pecorino, Za’atar Bread Crumb

Oysters on the Half Shell (6)23

Featured Oysters, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce

The Ebbitt Room Burger17

Brioche, Pickled Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Herb Parmesan Fries

Specialty Cocktails

Specialty Cocktails Wine Program

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

Blood & Sand13

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Whiskey, Carpano Antica, Orange Juice, Amarena Cherry

Basil Lemon Drop13

Absolut Citron, Basil Leaves, Limoncello Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Elderflower

Hemingway Daiquiri13

Papa Pilar 24 Year Old Rum, Bacardi Light Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime, Grapefruit

Sazerac12

Redemption Rye, Peychaud’s Bitters, Cane Sugar, Absinthe, Lemon

Mixed Berry Mojito12

Mixed Berries, Bacardi Light Rum, Mint, Lime, Club Soda

Smoke Fizz12

Mexcal, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves, Cucumber, Agave, Club Soda

Toki Highball12

Toki Japanese Whiskey, Club Soda

Ginger Lemonade12

Grey Goose Citron, Ginger Spiced Whiskey, Mint, Lemon, Ginger Ale

Negroni13

Bluecoat American Gin, Carpano, Campari, Orange Twist

Pineapple-Jalapeno Margarita13

Avion Silver Tequila, Pineapple Puree, Lime Juice, Jalapeno

Pimm’s Cup12

Alibi Gin, Pimm’s No. 1, Cucumber, Strawberry, Mint, Ginger Ale

Mint Julep13

Maker’s Mark, Mint, Simple Syrup

Manhattan13

Whiskey , Carpano Antica, Amarena Black Cherry

Blue Cheese Martini 15

Grey Goose, Hand-Stuffed Blue Cheese Olives

Virginia Cosmopolitan 14

Absolut Elyx Vodka, Cranberries, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, Lime

Pear Martini 13

Absolut Pear, Elderflower Liqueur, Pear Nectar, Cranberry Juice

Old Fashioned13

Whiskey, Bitters, Simple Syrup, Orange, Amarena Black Cherry

Bee's Knees 13

Bombay Sapphire Gin, Beach Plum Farm Honey, Lemon Juice

Blackberry Smash13

Redemption Rye, Honey Syrup, Blackberry, Lemon

Cape May Mule 14

Absolut Elyx Vodka, Ginger Beer, Cranberries, Ginger, Lime

SPARKLING COCKTAILS

Pear and Cranberry Bellini12

Pear Puree, Cranberry, Elderflower Liqueur, Champagne

Kir Royal12

Chambord, Sparkling Wine, Fresh Raspberries, Lemon Twist

French 7512

Sparkling Wine, Cognac, Lemon, Simple Syrup

Aperol Spritz12

Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Club Soda, Orange

NON ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

Non Alcoholic Bellini5

Pear Puree, Cranberry Juice, Topped with Sparkling Cider

French Sparkling Cider5

Duche de Longueville, Sparkling Cider, Normandy, France

EBBITT ROOM WINE PROGRAM

The Ebbitt Room features over 150 unique wines and champagnes and has been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for four consecutive years, recognition for excellence in wine storage conditions, variety, value, and service execution.

Please call us at (609)884-5700 for more information about our wine program. wine spectator award of excellence 2019 logo

Congratulations

Chef Jason Hanin

ON BEING NAMED A 2019 LOCAL HERO BY EDIBLE JERSEY

We are pleased to honor the Ebbitt Room's Executive Chef Jason Hanin as one of Edible Jersey's six 2019 Local Heroes in the 'Restaurant' category. Edible Jersey's Local Heroes Award seeks to celebrate the brightest stars in local food and drink. Chef Jason was selected by readers of Edible Jersey from a field of hundreds of nominees.

Since becoming Executive Chef of the Ebbitt Room two years ago, Chef Jason has utilized fresh ingredients from Beach Plum Farm to explore creative menu choices and has made a mark on the restaurant through his talent, direction, and dedication to his craft. “There is a lot of love, thought, and care that goes into the food.”

To learn more, please visit EdibleJersey.com.

Specials

Easter Brunch at the Ebbitt Room

Available Easter Sunday, April 12th
Served from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us this Easter for an exquisite Easter Brunch at the Ebbitt Room. Sip delicious brunch cocktails at the bar—Leo's twists on favorites like the Bloody Mary and Mimosa are must-trys—and enjoy Chef Hanin's special brunch selections, all using ingredients hand-harvested from Beach Plum Farm.

Call To Reserve

Please call (609) 884-5700 to reserve your table for Easter Brunch.

Easter Brunch Menu

Healthy Start

Avocado Toast 13
Cucumbers, Roast Cherry Tomato, Sunflower Seeds & Za’atar

Pastry Basket 14
Cranberry Scones, Banana Bread, Blueberry Muffin

Ahi Tuna Nicoise 21
Green Beans, Olives, Potato, Fennel, Farm Eggs, Anchovy, Pickled Mustard Seed

Jackson Street Breakfast 15
Three Eggs Any Style, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes & Chili Aioli

Eggs Benedict 14
Prosciutto Americano, Wild Arugula, Herb Hollandaise

Shakshuka 16
Stewed Tomatoes & Peppers, Chorizo, Poached Farm Eggs, Black Kale, Cilantro

Quiche Lorriane 16
Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Baby Lettuce Salad

Maine Lobster Omelet 19
Asparagus, Goat Cheese, Chives, Frisee Salad

Ebbitt Room Burger 18
Gruyere Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onion & Fries
(add bacon $3 add Avocado $3)

Roast Easter Ham 26
Garnet Yams, Braised Greens, Skillet Corn Bread

Sides

Bacon 6
Sausage 6
Home-Fried Potatoes 5
Avocado 5

Mother's Day Brunch at The Ebbitt Room

Available Sunday, May 10th
Served from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Treat the special women in your life to a delicious brunch in the Ebbitt Room this Mother's Day. Executive Chef Jason Hanin has prepared a farm-to-table brunch menu special for the occasion.

Call To Reserve

Please call the Ebbitt Room at (609) 884-5700 to reserve your table for Mother's Day Brunch.