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The Ebbitt Room Dining Room - The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia, Cape May, NJ

The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia

4.7 (3135)
$50 and over
American
25 Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The award winning Ebbitt Room restaurant is nestled within the stylish Virginia Hotel on Jackson Street in the heart of Cape May's historic district. One of Cape May's most popular and famous restaurants, The Ebbitt Room serves inventive contemporary American cuisine with a focus on farm-to-table dining with ingredients grown from our very own Beach Plum Farm. In addition to its regular a la carte menu, The Ebbitt Room offers nightly pre fixe menu's showcasing the best of what each season has to offer. The bar serves small plates nightly. Their wine list, the recipient of numerous Wine Spectator awards features selections from all the major wine regions of the world with an emphasis on boutique & cult producers.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 14:00–23:45 Sat, Sun 12:00–23:45 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Hanin
  • Private party facilities
    Intimate atmosphere, refined service, and exceptional cuisine - host your private event for up to 18 guests in the Virginia Hotel's very own Richmond Room.
  • Area
    Cape May
  • Cross Street
    Carpenter's and Beach Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Fri & Sat
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Spring Has Sprung

    US$225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    15 May 2025 only
    “Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer.” -Geoffrey B. Charlesworth Dive into a multicourse tasting menu featuring farm ingredients and fresh flavors of spring carefully paired with beverages to enhance the palate and enliven the senses.
    Spring Has Sprung photo
  • Orin Swift Wine Dinner

    US$225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    12 Jun 2025 only
    Experience a progressive, multicourse wine and food pairing dinner featuring selections from award-winning winemaker Dave Phinney.
    Orin Swift Wine Dinner photo
  • Late Summer Harvest (BPF X Ebbitt Room)

    US$225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    18 Sept 2025 only
    Located less than two miles from The Ebbitt Room, Beach Plum Farm has grown to produce over 100 kinds of fruits and vegetables as well as chickens, eggs, and Berkshire Hogs. Immerse yourself in a true farm-to-table dining experience hosted by the BPF team featuring quintessential Garden State summer harvest ingredients expertly paired with wines and spirits.
    Late Summer Harvest (BPF X Ebbitt Room) photo

What 3,135 people are saying

The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Ambience

  • Cape May

    Innovative

  • Cape May

    Healthy

  • Cape May

    Romantic

  • Cape May

    Lively

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia offers an enchanting dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" cocktails and cozy ambiance, particularly enjoying the piano entertainment and festive decor. The menu features delicious options like steak, scallops, and calamari, making it a "must" for special occasions.
3,135 Reviews
  1. Esther

    New Jersey1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here was absolutely delicious and fresh. Can't wait to come back. This service was excellent, also.

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  2. Joseph VIP

    Atlantic City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ebbitt Room is one of our favorite restaurants in Cape May. It’s a bit pricier than many others but in this case you do get what you pay for. Everything from the dinner rolls to the dessert is delicious and memorable.

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  3. Joel VIP

    Jacksonville157 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Although guests at hotel sat us on the porch where the maitre d was engaged in loud conversation with othrr guests. We should if requested main room as porch is loud and stark. Menu is not inspiring. Starters are better choices than mains. Yet Octopus was tough. Scallops were perfectly grilled, tasty on. A bed of pea purree, verts & lima. Service was attentive but started with no table setting. Then no knife. Food served promptly and hot! Alas. Ebbitt charges full fare fine dining but this was more NJ better diner dinner.

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  4. James VIP

    New York City105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from front waitress Danica, as well as maitre d’, back waiter, and especially, the cheerful, friendly, attentive busboy. Lovely, charming atmosphere, including a couple of birthday celebrations. Food was great: grilled oysters were excellent, scallops were very good, and the halibut was amazing; presentation in each case was beautiful, and the Key Lime pie was unique and delicious. We will be back to explore the menu, and the charming bar.

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  5. Debra

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to dine. Consistently great. I did feel like there was a decline in the plates accompaniments but I assume that’s just a sign of the times .

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  6. Lenny VIP

    Philadelphia30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and the bar and outdoor porch serve imaginative cocktails

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  7. Joseph VIP

    Atlantic City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ebbitt Room never fails to deliver quality food at comparable prices.

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  8. Renee VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely Easter Dinner! Thank you again to Jordan , Fletcher , Ben , Chef and staff ! See you soon!

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  9. Alicia VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kate was great. Gave us great recommendations Loved the piano player

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  10. Scott

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Snappy service. Excellent cocktails. The porch was quiet ish. Certainly not loud. The food was very good. Did it blow my hair back? No. But it doesn’t have to. They’re doing good work here. I would comfortably recommend The Ebbitt Room to friends and family.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia

25 Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Carpenter's and Beach Avenue
  • Area
    Cape May
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 14:00–23:45 Sat, Sun 12:00–23:45 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Hanin
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Fri & Sat
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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