View our sample menus for The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar, our award-winning restaurant in downtown Cape May, New Jersey. Located inside the Carroll Villa Hotel, a national landmark welcoming guests since 1882, our Cape May hotel guests enjoy breakfast vouchers and 30% off dinner entrees with their stay.
Our Sample Menus
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner for 50 Years
Breakfast & Lunch...Served 8am Until 2:45pm Daily
Fresh Fruit, Juice & Granolas
Orange Juice
fresh squeezed and juiced daily
small (8oz) $4, large (16oz) $7
Fruit Bowl
scrumptious assortment of fresh fruits $15
with nuts and raisins $17.50
Belgian Waffle
vanilla batter and malted flour $10
with pecans $10.75
Thick Sliced Orange
and Almond French Toast
thick sliced brioche dipped in a rich batter
of heavy cream, eggs, fresh orange juice, and almonds $10
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
stack of three, our award-winning classic $10
with blueberries or chocolate chips $12
gluten friendly add $2
Harry’s Original Oatmeal Pancakes
stack of three, moist and rich $10
with blueberries or chocolate chips $12
….additions….
pure maple syrup $4
fruit topping $5
fresh berries $6.50
Smoked Salmon w/ Toasted Bagel
served with red onions, capers, lettuce,
tomato and cream cheese $17
Creamed Chipped Beef
over white toast, served with home fries $12
Avocado Toast
avocado puree on toasted sourdough, arugula, tomato,
red onion and feta cheese $15 add egg $3.50
Honey Almond Granola with
Fresh Fruit & Yogurt $11
EGGS
Fluffy Three Egg Omelet $10
Meats: ham / bacon / sausage $1 each
Cheeses: swiss / cheddar / american /
cream cheese / pepperjack / feta $1 each
Vegetables: broccoli / spinach /
green onions / mushrooms /
peppers and onions / diced tomato $1 eachSeafood: lobster or jumbo lump crab $6 each
Croustade
three scrambled eggs, sausage,
roasted red peppers and garlic, green onions,
pepper jack cheese, served over brioche $14
Chorizo Scrambler
three scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage,
peppers and onions, black beans, over a crisp
corn tortilla, queso fresco and salsa verde $18
House-Made Corned Beef Hash
classic style corned beef, onions,
potatoes, spices, served with two eggs $15
….meat additions….
Country Slab Bacon $3.50
Breakfast Link Sausage $3.50
Country Ham $3.50
Scrapple $3.50
Chorizo Sausage $4
Pork Roll $3.50
Corned Beef Hash $6
Country Breakfast
two eggs as you like, country slab bacon,
sausage, scrapple or country ham $12
make it a “Big Batter” 3 eggs, 2 meats $16
add Gluten-Free Toast $1.50
Mad Batter Benedict
poached eggs, canadian bacon,
hollandaise sauce; toasted english muffin $15
Chesapeake Bay Benedict
poached eggs, with jumbo lump crabmeat,
hollandaise sauce, capers toasted english muffin $18
Build Your Own Egg Sanwich
eggs any way, choice of meat,
cheese and bread $15
Chilaquiles
traditional Mexican breakfast,
crispy tortilla chips, smoky ranchero salsa,
topped with two fried eggs, queso fresco,
crema and avocado $18
….additions….
egg whites $2
substitute fruit $2.50
or “loaded” potatoes $2.50
LUNCH
Soups & Salads
Mad Batter Clam Chowder (Gluten Friendly)
our very own special soup, a rich blend
of chopped clams, onions, bacon,
heavy cream broth, touch of saffron $8.50
Soup of the Day
a delightful daily special.
See tonight’s menu additions $9
Garden Salad (Gluten Friendly)
medley of seasonal greens, tomatoes, cucumber,
red onion and balsamic vinaigrette $11
Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, shaved pecorino, croutons,
creamy anchovy dressing $15
Tomato & Watermelon
chilled sweet watermelon, arugula, grape tomatoes,
basil, topped with feta crumbles,
drizzled with a spicy feta sauce $15
Strawberry – Asparagus (Gluten Friendly)
fresh mix of spinach and arugula, blanched
asparagus and strawberries dressed in a
honey-balsamic vinagrette, topped with toasted
almonds and crumbled blue cheese $16
….salad additions….
scoop of waldorf chicken salad $8
8oz grilled chicken $9
4 grilled shrimp $12
8oz blackened fish $12
8oz grilled salmon $18
avocado $3.50
Starters
Mad Batter Wings
baked and fried, served with cracked black pepper bleu cheese and celery sticks.
Tossed in choice of sauce: bayberry; angry; sticky bbq; smoky mango blaze; honey mustard; garlic-parmesan $16
House Nachos (Gluten Friendly)
corn tortilla chips, sour cream, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños,
aged cheddar cheese sauce, and queso fresco $13
add chicken $5 add chorizo sausage $6
Chicken Tenders
served with choice of sauce: bayberry; angry; sticky bbq;
honey mustard; smoky mango glaze; garlic-parmesan $12
Crab Cake Appetizer
our championship jumbo lump crab cake, lemon aoili $18
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
fried served with aged cheddar cheese sauce & sriracha ketchup dipping sauce $15
Lunch Entrees
Grilled Beef Burger
char-grilled 8 oz. burger, lettuce, tomato, onion,pickle;
on a country bun, served with french fries;
choice of: cheddar, swiss, brie,american,
or bleu cheese $20 add bacon $3.50
substitute gluten-free bun $3
Mad Batter Crab Cake Sandwich
our championship jumbo lump crab cake,
on a country bun, lettuce, tomato, lemon aioli,
served with french fries $20
Tempura Fish Sandwich
on a toasted brioche, sriracha mayonaisse, topped
with asian slaw, served with sweet potato fries $19
Waldorf Chicken Salad Croissant
grilled chicken, apples, grapes, walnuts, celery, red onion,
tossed with a creamy waldorf dressing, on a croissant,served with fresh fruit $17
Turkey Club
oven roasted turkey breast on toasted sourdough, lettuce, tomato, avocado,
crispy bacon, smoked gouda, chipotle mayonnaise, served with French fries $22
Swordfish Tacos (Gluten Friendly)
two corn tortillas, filled with seasoned swordfish,
lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sriracha cream sauce,
served with sweet potato fries $20
Cheesesteak
sauteed onions, aged cheddar cheese sauce,
spicy horseradish sauce on a long roll,
served with french fries $20
Vegetable Panini
eggplant, basil pesto, portobello, roasted red
pepper, spinach, and fresh mozzarella on a panini,
served with a side salad $16
add chicken $8
Marinated Chicken & Proscuitto Panini
provolone cheese, fresh arugula, roasted
peppers, and balsamic glaze,
served with parmesan french fries $25
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
battered and fried chicken breast,
toasted brioche, with bleu cheese, carrot & celery
slaw, served with french fries $24
Fish and Chips
two 4oz cod filets, fried and battered golden brown,
served with french fries.
Flat Breads
Classic
marinara, garlic oil, fresh mozzarella and basil $14
Grilled Chicken Margherita
marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic oil
and parmesan reggiano $18
BBQ Chicken & Bacon
bbq sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, red onion,
cheddar/mozzarella mix, drizzled with ranch $18
Rustic Mushroom
garlic oil, sauteed onions, mushrooms,
asiago/mozzarella cheese
and fresh rosemary $17
Vegetable Supreme
basil pesto, tomato, sauteed garlic, spinach, red peppers
and fresh mozzarella cheese $16
….menu additions….
Basket of French Fries $8
Sweet Potato Fries $9
Truffle Parmesan Cheese Fries $10.50
Fries Loaded with bacon,
aged cheddar cheese and
green onions $11
Vegan Specialities
BLT Breakfast Sandwich
bagel with tempeh bacon or vegan sausage,
lettuce, tomato, red onion and vegan mayonnaise, served with fresh fruit $17
Tofu Scrambler (Gluten Friendly)
sauteed tofu, peppers and onions, tomato,
mushroom, garlic, spinach, and crispy fried
potatoes, seasoned with tumeric, topped with
vegan cheese, served with fresh fruit $17
Nachos (Gluten Friendly)
corn tortilla chips, green onions, tomato,
pico de gallo,vegan house cheddar sauce,
shredded vegan cheese $16
add tofu $3 add seitan $3
Seitan Vegan Hot “Wings”
blackbird seitan fried, house hot sauce,
vegan cucumber ranch sauce, celery sticks $15
Vegan “Crab” Cake Appetizer
hearts of palm and chickpea cake,
house-made vegan remoulade sauce $16
Vegan “Crab” Cake Sandwich
hearts of palm and chickpea cake,
with house-made vegan remoulade sauce,
served with french fries $19
Housemade Veggie Burger
Our house-made patty with chickpeas, oats,
broccoli, carrots, red onion, tomato and spices.
Grilled and served on a toasted sweet potato
bun, topped with chipotle coleslaw,
served with french fries $18
….vegan additions….
Tempeh Bacon $6.50
Vegan Sausage $6.50
Seitan $4
Tofu $4
Vegan Granola $8.50
prices and availability subject to change – June 2026
At the Mad Batter, we care about about your dietary concerns. While we are dedicated to doing our best, please note that we do not have a separate frier for gluten free or vegan items. But we do try and avoid cross contamination when possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask your server for more information. Thank You & Enjoy!
Daily 3:30pm to Close
Soups & Salads
Mad Batter Clam Chowder (Gluten Friendly)
our very own special soup, a rich blend
of chopped clams, onions, bacon,
heavy cream broth, touch of saffron $8.50
Soup of the Day
a delightful daily special.
See tonight’s menu additions $9
Garden Salad (Gluten Friendly)
medley of seasonal greens, tomatoes, cucumber,
red onion and balsamic vinaigrette $11
Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, shaved pecorino, croutons,
creamy anchovy dressing $15
Tomato & Watermelon
chilled sweet watermelon, arugula, grape tomatoes,
basil, topped with feta crumbles,
drizzled with a spicy feta sauce $15
Strawberry – Asparagus (Gluten Friendly)
fresh mix of spinach and arugula, blanched
asparagus and strawberries dressed in a
honey-balsamic vinagrette, topped with toasted
almonds and crumbled blue cheese $16
….salad additions….
scoop of waldorf chicken salad $8
8oz grilled chicken $9
4 grilled shrimp $12
8oz blackened fish $12
8oz grilled salmon $18
avocado $3.50
Starters
Mad Batter Wings
baked and fried, served with cracked black pepper bleu cheese and celery sticks.
Tossed in choice of sauce: bayberry; angry; sticky bbq; smoky mango blaze; honey mustard; garlic-parmesan $16
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
fried served with aged cheddar cheese sauce & sriracha ketchup dipping sauce $15
Burrata & Grilled Peaches
peaches paired with creamy burrata cheese on a crostini, finished with a balsamic syrup $18
Sweet Heat Glazed Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts
served with vegan ranch dressing $15
Steamed P.E.I. Mussels
served with garlic crostini, in your choice of white wine garlic or spicy marinara $20
Seitan Vegan Hot “Wings”
blackbird seitan fried, house hot sauce,
vegan cucumber ranch sauce, celery sticks $15
Flat Breads
Classic
marinara, garlic oil, fresh mozzarella and basil $14
Grilled Chicken Margherita
marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic oil
and parmesan reggiano $18
BBQ Chicken & Bacon
bbq sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, red onion,
cheddar/mozzarella mix, drizzled with ranch $18
Rustic Mushroom
garlic oil, sauteed onions, mushrooms,
asiago/mozzarella cheese
and fresh rosemary $17
Vegetable Supreme
basil pesto, tomato, sauteed garlic, spinach, red peppers
and fresh mozzarella cheese $16
Dinner Entrees
Mad Batter Crab Cakes
two jumbo lump crab cakes, served
with rice pilaf, house vegetable, topped
with seasoned lemon aioli $40
Roasted Half Chicken
crispyroasted half chicken, served with
potato salad, house vegetable and spring
onion chicken jus $28
Southwestern Spiced Salmon
seasoned rice, broccoli and mango salsa
$34
Jersey Flounder Piccata
creamy crab & asparagus orzo and
lemon caper butter sauce $34
Grilled Filet
8oz filet mignon, buttered mushrooms, house
vegetable, loaded mashed potatoes, topped
with bacon-gorgonzola compound butter
$48
Achiote Marinated Pork Chop
grilled 12oz frenched chop, served with sweet
potato waffle fries and black bean corn salsa $35
Pan Roasted Cod
sauteed shrimp, mussels, fingerling potatoes,
cherry tomatoes, in a saffron tomato broth $34
Pastas & Grains
Seafood Risotto
mussels, lobster, crab, shrimp and
spinach combined, with arborio rice, in a
parmesan truffle cream sauce $42
Vegetable Capellini
spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, asparagus and fresh basil, tossed in garlic oil, topped
with parmesan cheese $24
*Substitute Gluten Free Penne $3
*Add Vegan Cheese $2
Linguini & Clams
chopped clams, bacon, scallions, lemon, bell
peppers, garlic, herbs and white wine, tossed
with linguini, topped with toasted parmesan
bread crumbs $26
Pasta Bolognese
ground meat cooked in a savory tomato
sauce, with garlic, onions and herbs, finished
with cream, served over cavatappi & fresh
grated parmesan cheese $26
*All Dinner Entrees Served With Baked Dinner Rolls – Gluten-Free Dinner Roll Upon Request
Burgers & Lighter Fare
All burgers are 8oz char-grilled beef patties & served with french fries; add bacon for $3.50
Grilled Beef Burger
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, on a country
bun, choice of: cheddar, swiss, brie
american or blue cheese $20
BBQ Bacon Burger
chipotle bbq sauce, cheddar cheese sauce, bacon,
lettuce, tomato, and crispy onions $25
Breakfast Burger
hashbrowns, bacon, fried egg, american cheese,
lettuce, tomato, and onion on an english muffin $25
Mad Batter Crab Cake BLT
our championship jumbo lump crab cake,
sauteed, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato,
seasoned lemon aioli, toasted sourdough,served with french fries $25
Fish and Chips
8oz cod filet, fried and battered golden brown. Choice of tartar or cocktail sauce
$21
Marinated Chicken & ProscuittoPaniniaged provolone, fresh a
rugula, roasted peppers and balsamic glaze,with parmesan french fries $25
Cheesesteak
sauteed onions, aged cheddar cheese
sauce, spicy horseradish sauce on a
long roll, served with french fries $20
Substitute gluten-free bun on any of the burger options add: $3.00
Vegan Specialities
Vegan “Crab Cake” Sandwich
hearts of palm and chickpea cake, with
house-made veganremoulade sauce,
toasted vegan bun, lettuce, tomato,
served with french fries $20
Housemade Veggie Burger
grilled chickpea, oat and veggie patty,
on a toasted vegan bun, topped with
chipotle coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, onion,
pickles, served with french fries $20
Vegan Cheesesteak
blackbird seitan, chopped with fried
onions, vegan horseradish aoili, house
made vegan cheese sauce, on a long
roll, served with french fries $22
Vegan “Crab Cake” Plate
hearts of palm and chickpea cake, with
house-made vegan remoulade sauce,
vegan mac and cheese and house
vegetable $38
Vegan White Bean Ravioli
vegan Italian sausage, peppers, onions,
and spinach,rustic marinara sauce $30
Children’s Breakfast & Lunch
(For Children 12 & Under)
Served with milk, apple juice, or soda
French Toast with bacon $9.75
Pancakes or Oatcakes with bacon $10 (add blueberries or choc chips $11.50)
2 eggs with potatoes & bacon $10
Granola with fruit served with milk or yogurt $10
Cheeseburger with fries $17
Grilled Cheese and fries $9
Chicken Fingers and fries $14
Flat bread with sauce & mozzarella $15
Children’s Dinner
Served with milk or soda
Chicken Fingers and fries $14
Flat bread with sauce & mozzarella $15
Grilled Cheese with fries $9
Cheeseburger with fries $17
Cheese Raviolis with butter $10
Breaded flounder with fries & vegetable $20
Crab Cake with fries & vegetable $9
Chicken parmesan w/ linguini marinara $16
COCKTAILS
BLACKBERRY SMASH $14 Barr Hill Gin, Elderflower, Fresh Lemon, Blackberry
SANDY PEACHES $14 Skyy Peach Vodka, Pineapple, Fresh Lemon, Bubbles
DARK SIDE OF THE MOON $15 Tres Agaves Tequila, Raspberry, Fresh Lime
KENTUCKY BUCK $15 Makers Mark bourbon, Strawberry, Fresh Lemon, Ginger beer
CAFÉ MENTA $15 Skyy Vodka, Fernet Brancha Mente, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Cold Brew
VENITIAN MANHATTAN $15 Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Cynar, Cocchi Sweet Vermouth, House Bitters
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
THE ORIGINAL MANMOSA $18 Skyy Orange Vodka, Allagash White Wheat Beer, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Champagne; 23oz Pilsner Glass (Limit Two)
THE BATTER BLOODY MARY $13 (vegan) Stateside Vodka & Our Famous House-Made Spicy Bloody Mary Mix HANGOVER ELIXIR: SUB House-Infused Pickled Vodka ($14)
MIMOSA $12 Dry Brut Champagne, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice add Chambord; Grand Marnier; or Pomegranate $13 add Chinola Mango Liqueur $13
BLUE BAR SPRITZ $14 Avissi Prosecco Over Ice, Choice of: Aperol, Elder Flower, or Lemoncello
BREAKFAST MARGARITA $16 Hornitos Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lime, OJ
BAYBERRY COCKTAIL $15 Jalapeno & Pineapple House-Infused Tequila, Intense Ginger Liqueur, Grapefruit, Fresh Lime
COCKTAILS ON TAP
SHIPWRECK PUNCH $18 Shipwreck Mango, Coconut Rum, Pineapple & Orange Juice & Grenadine; 22oz Snifter (Limit Two) 12.8% ABV
SPANISH RED SANGRIA $13 Dry Red Wine, Brandy, Licor 43, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Orange, Bubbles 9% ABV
FRENCH ROSE SANGRIA $13 Dry White Wine, Brandy, Chambord, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Orange, Bubbles 9% ABV
FROZEN COCKTAILS – $14
WINE
By The Glass & Bottle
Bubbles
| Bin | Glass | Bottle | |||
| ** | Silver Gate– Brut Sparkling, Spain | $10 | $30 | ||
| ** | Avissi– Prosecco, Italy
~ 100% Glera Grapes; Sweet & Delicate |
$11 | $33 | ||
| ** | Mumm Nappa- Brut Sparkling,California | *** | $45 | ||
| ** | Fre- Alcohol Removed Brut Sparkling, California
~Light Crisp & Refreshing Less than 0.5% Alcohol Available for Substitution in Mimosas
|
$9 | $27 | ||
| Whites
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| Bin | Glass | Bottle | |||
| ** | Line 39- Pinot Grigio, California | $9 | *** | ||
| 1 | Dr. Loosen- Riesling, Germany
~Uniquely delicious, Fruit-Driven, Bright & Refereshing |
$10 | $30 | ||
| 2 | Argento- White Malbec, Argentina
~Crisp & Dry; Green Apple, Citrus, & Minerals, Bright Finish |
$11 | $33 | ||
| 3 | Joel Gott- Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
~Ripe Tropical Fruit. Red Grapefruit. Crisp Finish |
$12 | $36 | ||
| 4 | Escudo Real- Vinho Verde, Portugal
~Bright, Citrus, Apples & Grapfruit |
$10 | $30 | ||
| 5 | Julia James- Chardonnay, California
~Pear & Melon; Bright and Juicy |
$10 | $30 | ||
| 6 | Reata- Chardonnay, Sonoma Coats
~Nose of honey, round on the palate, aged in French Oak |
$14 | $46 | ||
| 7 | Rimbert Petite Cochon Bronze- Rose, Languedoc
~Vibrant Pink, Fruit Forward & Dry |
$12 | $36 | ||
| 8 | Heraud Family- Rose, Loire Valley
~Light, Crisp, |
$14 | $46 | ||
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Reds
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| Bin | Glass | Bottle | |||
| ** | Barone Fini- Merlot, Italy | $9 | $27 | ||
| 9 | Primarius- Pinot Noir, Oregon
~Tangerine Peel & Strawberries, & Forest Floor |
$11 | $33 | ||
| 10 | Goats Do Roam- Red Blend, South Africa
~Fresh Floral Nose; Spicy, Lightly-Herbal & Plums |
$10 | $33 | ||
| 11 | H3- Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
~Oak Influenced: Notes of Vanilla & Baking Spice |
$11 | $33 | ||
| 12 | Josh Cellars- Cabernet Sauvignon, California
~Round and juicy, blackberry & toasted hazelnut
|
$13 | $39 | ||
| 13 | Abbondanza- Montepulciano, Italy
~(Liter Bottle) Medium-Bodied; Black Cherry, & Dark Berry Fruits. Hints of Fresh Herbs. |
*** | $42 | ||
| 14 | Fattoria San Michele- Chianti, Tuscany
~ Aromas of Ripe Cherries; Smooth Tannins, Palate of Black Cherry & Raspberry. |
*** | $39 | ||