Dine At Cape May's
Favorite Seaside Restaurant

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.

Outdoor Garden Dining - Now Available

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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

Open NIGHTLY for Outdoor Dining

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

*Hours are subject to change. Check back for updates.

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.

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.

Reserve a Table

Outdoor Dining

The Garden
at the Ebbitt Room

The Ebbitt Room is proud to debut a singular new outdoor dining experience: The Garden at the Ebbitt Room. Enjoy our award-winning cuisine and expertly-crafted cocktails in the fresh ambiance of the Virginia’s beautiful courtyard.

view menu Reserve a Table

Ebbitt Room Menus

Executive Chef Jason Hanin has prepared a new farm-to-table menu featuring fresh ingredients from Beach Plum Farm. Enjoy delicious seasonal selections and craft cocktails in our open-air Garden. Cape Resorts guests can also order from our menu as Take-Away by calling (609) 884-5700 .

Salads & Starters Main Course Desserts Libations

SALADS & STARTERS

Beach Plum Farm Deviled Eggs13

Chef’s Daily Preparations

Cucumber Salad14

Feta, Red Onion, Fennel, Dill Vinaigrette

Maine Lobster Caesar18

Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata16

Stone Fruit, Red Onion, Za’atar

Salmon Belly Tartar16

Mango, Cucumber, Yuzu, Sesame, White Soy

Summer Gazpacho15

Crabmeat, Melon, Avocado

APPETIZER

Local Oysters on the Half Shell23

Classic Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce

Pale Ale Calamari13

Pickled Bell Pepper, Creamy Ginger Aioli

Char-Grilled Oysters16

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

BBQ Pork Ribs15

Pomegranate, Soy, Scallion, Date Molasses

Charred Shishito Peppers14

Chorizo, Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

Mains

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.

Cape May Scallops38

Sweet Corn Risotto, Bacon, English Peas

Jail Island Salmon34

Tabbouleh, Lemon Confit, Tomato Vinaigrette

Local Tempura Flounder37

Fennel Cabbage Slaw, Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Beach Plum Farm Chicken34

Tomato, Cucumber, Bread Salad, Date Molasses

Steak & Cake44

Farm Vegetables, Peppercorn Sauce

Grilled Skirt Steak37

Farm Vegetables, Roast Potatoes, Salsa Macha

Chef’s Vegetarian Selections26

Always Changing Seasonal Preparation

VEGETABLES

Baby Bok Choy10

Benne Seeds, Ponzu Sauce

Beach Plum Farm Broccolini10

Chili Citrus Aioli

Simple Greens10

Tender Lettuces, Vinaigrette

Lobster Mac n’ Cheese18

Maine Lobster, Breadcrumbs

Lobster Mac & Cheese18

Herb Breadcrumb

Beach Plum Farm Broccolini10

Chili Citrus Aioli

Baby Bok Choy10

Ponzu

Desserts

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

BANOFFEE PIE10

Graham Cracker, Caramelized Banana, Toffee

STRAWBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE TART10

Shortbread, Pastry Cream

Specialty Cocktails

Pear Martini13

Absolut Pear Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Pear Nectar, Cranberry Juice

Mezcal Negroni13

Banhez Mezcal, Carpano, Campari, Orange Twist

Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita14

Cazadores Tequila, Lime, Orange, Pineapple Puree

Bees Knees13

Alibi Gin, Honey, Lemon

Classic Manhattan13

Carpano, Makers Mark Bourbon, Amarena Cherry

Chef's Choice - 35

BIG TABLE FARM, ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR, OREGON, 2017

FRANCIS COPPOLA, CHARDONNAY, DIRECTOR’S CUT, CALIFORNIA, 2017

SOUTHERN RIGHT SAUVIGNON BLANC, SOUTH AFRICA, 2018

WOODWORK, PINOT NOIR, CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA, 2016

OLD PEARL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA, 2017

Dining Specials

Military Discount

Available with Valid Military ID

15% Off Food

Bring family and friends! Enjoy a 15% discount for your entire party seated at the table.

Must present a Valid Military ID in order to receive the discount. Discount is applicable to food items only. Not valid with other offers or discounts.

The Ebbitt Room was honored with the 2019 Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine.
Open Table recognized the Ebbitt Room in the 2019 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

Dine At Cape May'sFavorite Seaside Restaurant

Outdoor Garden Dining - Now Available

"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 for Outdoor Dining

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

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 encouragecollared shirts for gentlemen and equivalent attire for ladies.

Reservations

Reservations are required.

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.

Outdoor Dining

The Gardenat the Ebbitt Room

The Ebbitt Room is proud to debut a singular new outdoor dining experience: The Garden at the Ebbitt Room. Enjoy our award-winning cuisine and expertly-crafted cocktails in the fresh ambiance of the Virginia’s beautiful courtyard.

Ebbitt Room Menus

Executive Chef Jason Hanin has prepared a new farm-to-table menu featuring fresh ingredients from Beach Plum Farm. Enjoy delicious seasonal selections and craft cocktails in our open-air Garden. Cape Resorts guests can also order from our menu as Take-Away by calling (609) 884-5700 .

SALADS & STARTERS

Beach Plum Farm Deviled Eggs13

Cucumber Salad14

Maine Lobster Caesar18

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata16

Salmon Belly Tartar16

Summer Gazpacho15

APPETIZER

Local Oysters on the Half Shell23

Pale Ale Calamari13

Char-Grilled Oysters16

BBQ Pork Ribs15

Charred Shishito Peppers14

Mains

Cape May Scallops38

Jail Island Salmon34

Local Tempura Flounder37

Beach Plum Farm Chicken34

Steak & Cake44

Grilled Skirt Steak37

Chef’s Vegetarian Selections26

VEGETABLES

Baby Bok Choy10

Beach Plum Farm Broccolini10

Simple Greens10

Lobster Mac n’ Cheese18

Lobster Mac & Cheese18

Beach Plum Farm Broccolini10

Baby Bok Choy10

Desserts

BANOFFEE PIE10

STRAWBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE TART10

Specialty Cocktails

Pear Martini13

Mezcal Negroni13

Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita14

Bees Knees13

Classic Manhattan13

Chef's Choice - 35

BIG TABLE FARM, ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR, OREGON, 2017

FRANCIS COPPOLA, CHARDONNAY, DIRECTOR’S CUT, CALIFORNIA, 2017

SOUTHERN RIGHT SAUVIGNON BLANC, SOUTH AFRICA, 2018

WOODWORK, PINOT NOIR, CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA, 2016

OLD PEARL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA, 2017

Dining Specials

Military Discount

15% Off Food

directions

Dine At Cape May's
Favorite Seaside Restaurant

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

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

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

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.

The Garden
at the Ebbitt Room