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    The Ebbitt Room

    4.0 (440 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican
    Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Octopus starter
    Bill S.

    Each year my wife & I come to the Jersey Shore to attend a car show. We like to experience the best the Jersey Shore has to offer, this year we chose The Ebbitt Room. We walked in and it was jumpin'! There's a lively bar with a piano player, great cocktails being poured and people socializing. The hostess welcomes us and asks us if we'd like to sit inside or outside on the porch. My wife, she loves eating outside. I grew up in Brooklyn, there's bugs outside! I ask to be seated outside at a two top on the patio. We ordered cocktails, they were very good but served in small Nick & Nora glasses? I ordered a signature cocktail made with a reserve bourbon. Why is this cocktail being served in this weird glassware? I read the menu before arriving and know what I would like to order. Our waiter reads off the specials but I ask for the Cape May Scallops. For the starter (which was outstanding) I asked the Grilled Octopus Al Pastor. Wow! This dish was prepared perfectly. It's easy to mess up octopus, cook it too long and it turns to rubber. The chef charred the protein just right, this is a must order dish. After reading the menu, I could order all of the starters for my meal. Hand cut pasta, Local Duck Breast and Tempura Calamari would be fine for me. When dining in another state, I want to sample the regional cuisine. I ordered the Cape May Scallops. Another great dish, I loved the corn crema! The scallops didn't have a dark sear but cooked perfectly. My wife ordered the Whole Boneless Trout, placed on a bed of Kale. The chimichurri that topped the trout was very flavorful. We didn't order dessert but what we had for dinner was satisfying. We enjoyed our meal at The Ebbitt Room. If you're spending time in the Cape May area, make a reservation for one of the areas best restaurants.

    Deirdre C.

    We had stopped at a brewery when we got to Cape May and the bartender highly recommended The Ebbit Room to us. It was a block from where we were staying so we decided to stop in after dinner that night (it was a Monday night mid October). We were thrilled we did! The property is so beautiful! I love looking at every detail! When walking in there is what looked to be a lounge area to the right, and the room to the left of the lobby was the bar and restaurant. The bar is a wonderful space that seats about ten people. It was full when we got there so we sat to the left of the bar. The bartender was great and made sure we enjoyed our drinks. I had the sangria and my boyfriend had an old fashioned I believe. Next time we stay in Cape May we decided we'll get staying at the hotel here!

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    Grace A.

    Came here during a fantastic week in Cape May in late July & this was one of the evenings we randomly walked around looking for a spot. I've come to appreciate open bar sitting when there are no reservations. We had a lovely meal, the bartender & staff were fully on point & the piano player was fantastic. Good food, great drinks & a very full restaurant that never felt loud or crowded. Love Ebbit & hope to go back on a future trip!

    New York strip, medium rare
    Bennie L.

    The restaurant is pretty, old world ambiance, and service was good. The food was good but definitely not to the expectation considering the prices of the food. The wine also was super expensive. They need to add more wines that are reasonable.

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    Paul M.

    Went for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful time. Dining room is beautiful with live piano music throughout. Lighting is romantic and wall sconces and decorative plates make for a nice atmosphere. The sitting room to the right had a fire going in the fireplace and the bar on the left was jammed. We were seated immediately and service was good. Plates are well executed and tasty; selections are fairly standard and somewhat limited but really good. Parker rolls are a must but $8 for 4 small dinner rolls (???). Really enjoyed the lamb chop which was excellent. The NY Strip steak was perfectly medium rare. Cocktails were good - I just have a hard time paying $25 for a cocktail, but it was good. Treat yourself, this place is worth a visit while in Cape May. Dessert was accompanied with a candle to celebrate a birthday. We enjoyed and would return but not our favorite up scale restaurant in Cape May.

    Blueberry tart
    Manny P.

    Heard so much about this place and it is worth the hype! Enjoyed the scallops and the drinks were tasty. Service was on point as one would expect of a fine dining restaurant. Would definitely come back!

    Soft shell crab special
    Jackie B.

    We had a nice time at the Ebbitt Room. We were able to get a reservation same day at 515 for 2. Food: good to almost very good, but not great/ amazing. I had the Burrata and tomato with cherries. I thought it was strange that you didn't get the whole ball of Burrata, it was 3 small chunks (see picture) never before have I seen this. And I found one pit inside a cherry, and I was trying to be careful checking, almost got my tooth My husbands calamari was cooked perfectly, but needed a sauce or something to dip into, the red peppers weren't enough. The soft shell crab special was good, but was over another bed of tomatoes like the app. My husband enjoyed is miso halibut. Wine pours seemed small, but a few reasonable prices by the glass.

    Flourless Chocolate Torte
    Chuck D.

    Sorry for the long review but this was a great experience: Thirteen seasons in Cape May and every one included "we should try The Ebbitt Room" and alas never seem to make it. This year we made reservations before arriving on island. I'm so glad we did. Our party of 6 was welcomed on time with our reservation to a table waiting for us. There were others waiting and a full house so it's not like they weren't busy. They were prepared! We had a great table, outside. It made us feel like we were in a private space yet we were well attended. Drinks were unique and delicious. Wine by the bottle fairly priced. Starters: The Deviled Eggs were soooo good. Wagyu Carpaccio was perfection. Pastas and the Tomato & Burrata Salad were all excellent! Mains: A trout, rack of lamb, scallops, NY Strip, A5 Wagyu, and roasted chicken were all delicious. They were each perfectly prepared and served together. Nice touch. Don't miss the Mexican street corn! Desserts: Sorbets, Doughnuts, and Tortes all filled our table together with cappuccinos, and some very nice after dinner drinks. We really enjoyed ourselves and the staff must have enjoyed having us. There were a few items missing from our check and when I questioned it I was told with a big grin, "No sir, that's on us with our compliments." Excellent all around.

    Pistachio semifreddo
    Michael C.

    This place is wonderful. We had wonderful drinks, started with the carajillo. Amazing blend of coffee and tequila. For apps we had the tuna crudo, again amazing. Also had the grilled octopus which was perfectly cooked paired with an amazing slaw. For dinner we had scallops and a 20oz ribeye special which was to die for. The cowboy butter was magnificent. For dessert we had a trio of the ricotta donuts, the pistachio semi freddo, and the blueberry tart. All were amazing. Service was quick and attentive. The overall vibe of the place is quaint, fancy, and a wonderful step back into the golden age of cape may.

    Burrata salad
    Shannon K.

    Incredible dinner last night for 4th of July Server Jordan was attentive and did an amazing job! Highly recommend the food and drinks! The hand cut pasta is the best! We almost got a second order

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    This restaurant was great! Food was delicious and service was fantastic! I will definitely come back!

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    Excellent food service and ambiance . Well established Restaurant with Legions of Fans

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    Delicious food, beautiful setting, friendly and attentive service. And live music (pianist)!

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    Got a table for two in the garden beautiful place with the service being extremely friendly, will definitely be going back next year.

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    Does The Ebbitt Room offer a corkage fee?

    Unsure, if you have a wine you cannot live without, call them. They have a well stocked bar.

    No wine list on the website? BYOB?

    They have an extensive wine list. I imagine it's an oversight on their menu.

    What is the dress code?

    Hi MC B! We have a "smart casual" dress code in the Ebbitt Room. Collared shirts for gentlemen… Read more

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