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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
4.7
3051 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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 2:00 pm–11:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-5700
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Van Winkle Bourbon Dinner

    US$695.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 17, 2025 only
    Since the 1980’s, The Old Rip Van Winkle distillery has produced some of the world’s most sought-after whiskeys. Join us for an unforgettable & exclusive tasting event hosted by Preston Van Winkle. Each expression of Van Winkle Bourbon will be thoughtfully paired with food from Chef Jason Hanin. The distinguished lineup of Old Rip Van Winkle Whiskies is a collection that embodies a rich tradition of craftsmanship and uncompromising quality set forth by Pappy’s original “Wheated” recipe.
    Van Winkle Bourbon Dinner photo
  • Black Truffle Dinner

    US$395.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 only
    It is generally agreed that the black truffle season hits it’s peak in February, with the truffles achieving their strongest flavor and aroma. Follow your nose to The Ebbitt Room and indulge in a 5-course dinner prepared by Chef Jason Hanin with this elusive culinary delight taking center stage. Each course has been expertly paired with a wine from our award-winning list to enhance and complement the black winter truffle.
    Black Truffle Dinner photo
  • Taste of Japan

    US$275.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 17, 2025 only
    If you’ve dined at The Ebbitt Room over the years, then you are sure to know the name Jason Hanin. Our Executive Chef since 2017, Jason has helped propel The Ebbitt Room into a best-in-class culinary destination. Always seeking to learn more, Chef Hanin has taken a yearly pilgrimage to work in some of the best restaurants in Japan during our winter closure period. Join us for a culinary & beverage tour of Japan hosted by Chef Jason.

What 3,051 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Ambience

  • Cape May

    Romantic

  • Cape May

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape May

    Lively

  • Cape May

    American

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia offers an exquisite dining experience in Cape May. Guests rave about its "outstanding food" and "excellent service," with a "gorgeous setting" that includes a charming garden and porch. The menu features expertly prepared dishes like Wagu steak and Dover sole, complemented by inventive cocktails. Ideal for special occasions and celebrations, the ambiance and attentive staff create a memorable experience.

3,051 Reviews
  1. Steffanie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were delicious and Branzino was the best I have ever had! Approachable and well curated wine list. Great meal!!

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  2. Stephen

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambiance was outstanding. Our entire dining experience was wonderful. The Virginia hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas.

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  3. Scott

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, and the holiday decorations were tastefully executed. However, the overall service experience required significant improvement. While our primary server provided satisfactory service, the food runners exhibited a lack of professionalism and displayed a rudimentary manner of handling the plates and basically tossed them on the table. We had to initiate requests for pepper and water, which were delayed in their arrival. Additionally, the valet attendant was simultaneously stationed at the hotel front desk, resulting in a 15-minute wait for our vehicle. Due to these shortcomings, the overall dining experience was unfortunately overrated.

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  4. Erin

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter, Ben, was fabulous An amazing Christmas dinner!

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  5. Kathy

    VIP

    Baltimore

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose The Ebbitt Room to celebrate Christmas! The restaurant was beautifully decorated, the staff was friendly and the food was excellent. We had the king salmon, the cioppino and the lamb shank. All 3 entrees were very flavorful and nicely plated. For dessert we shared the donuts and cinnamon ice cream. Both were enjoyable. The Ebbitt Room is one of Cape May’s finest restaurants!

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  6. monica

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was celebrating my birthday and it was just perfect. The food, the decorations and the service were amazing. Even though the hostess was very rude and obnoxious, not sure why she is the first person your guests see. The rest of the night was great.

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  7. Megan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an 8pm reservation and weren’t seated until 8:35pm. Manager didn’t handle the delay n seating well and our server and wait staff wasn’t up to par. Multiple dishes didn’t come out on time and several dishes were wrong. We used to love this restaurant but won’t be back again. There are too many other great restaurants in the town.

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  8. Tim

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time although the management and staff was very concerned trying to turn tables the whole night for reservations. We were constantly being asked by staff if they could take our plates while we were eating. I felt rushed

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  9. Jessica

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining in Cape May and the Ebbitt Room did not disappoint. We ate on one of the coldest nights of the year but their outdoor patio was covered and heated so it wasn't terrible, however, it wasn't warm (thankfully we dressed appropriately). The food was very good and the server was very friendly. We would dine again in the future.

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  10. Linda

    VIP

    New Jersey

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was excellent. The service was excellent. The decor was very festive. Everyone was doing their best. But it was very crowded & noisy. It was hard to fully enjoy ourselves & relax & have a conversation.

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FAQs

The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia is rated 4.7 stars by 3051 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–11:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-5700
  • 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.
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