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 over 45 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
Honey Almond Granola with Fresh Fruit
with yogurt $11
Vegan Organic Nut, Granola and Fresh fruit
cinnamon, pumpkin and flax seed, served with almond milk $16
Classic Batters & Specialties
Belgian Waffle
vanilla batter and malted flour $10
with pecans $10.75
Thick-Sliced Almond & Orange 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 free add $2
Harry’s Original Oatmeal Pancakes
stack of three, moist and rich $10
with blueberries or chocolate chips $11
add pure maple syrup $4
Smoked Salmon with Toasted Bagel
served with red onion, capers, lettuce, tomato & cream cheese $17
Creamed Chipped Beef
served over white toast, with home fries $12
Build Your Own Egg Sandwich
eggs any way, choice of meat, cheese, and bread, served with home fries $13
Avocado Toast
avocado puree on toasted sourdough bread, with arugula, tomato, red onion, and feta cheese $15
add egg $3.50
Classic Egg Dishes
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 each
Seafood: 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 with chorizo sausage, peppers and onions, black beans, over a crisp corn tortilla, queso fresco and salsa verde $18
Country Breakfast
two eggs as you like, country slab bacon, sausage, country ham or scrapple, served with toast $12
gluten-free toast add $1.50
make it a “big batter” – 3 eggs, 2 meats $14
Mad Batter Benedict
two poached eggs, canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce; toasted english muffin $15
Chesapeake Bay Benedict
poached eggs, jumbo lump crabmeat, hollandaise sauce, capers, toasted english muffin $18
House-Made Corned Beef Hash
classic-style corned beef, onions, potatoes, spices; served with two eggs $15
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eggs served with home fries and one piece of multi-grain toast
sub fruit $2.50 or “loaded” potatoes $2.50
*egg whites available upon request $2
Vegan Breakfast Offerings
BLT Breakfast Sandwich
locally baked bagel with tempeh bacon or vegan sausage, lettuce, tomato, red onion and vegan mayonnaise, served with fresh fruit $17
Tofu Scrambler (Gluten-Free)
sauteed tofu, peppers and onions, tomato, mushroom, garlic, spinach, and crispy fried potatoes, seasoned with turmeric, topped with vegan cheese, served with fresh fruit $17
LUNCH
Soups & Salads
Mad Batter Clam Chowder (Gluten Free)
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 $9
Garden Salad (Gluten Free)
medley of seasonal greens, red onions, cucumbers, carrots, tomato, with our special house vinaigrette dressing $11
Classic Caesar
romaine hearts, shaved pecorino, croutons, with our creamy anchovy dressing $13
Arugula & Mozzarella (Gluten Free)
tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil pesto, EVOO, and balsamic reduction $15
Roasted Pear Salad (Gluten Free)
mixed greens, toasted hazelnuts, bacon and gorgonzola cheese with a raspberry vinaigrette $16
Harvest Salad (Gluten Free)
arugula, granny smith apples, dried cranberries, feta cheese and candied walnuts, with citrus vinaigrette $15
~ salad additions ~
four grilled shrimp $12; lobster or lump crab meat $8; scoop of waldorf chicken salad $9; 8oz grilled chicken $9; 8oz grilled salmon $18; 8oz blackened fish $12
Starters
Mad Batter Wings (Gluten Free)
baked and fried, served with cracked black pepper bleu cheese and celery sticks.
Tossed in choice of sauce: bayberry; angry; sticky bbq; honey mustard; garlic-parmesan $16
Chicken Tenders
served with choice of sauce: bayberry; angry; sticky bbq; honey mustard; garlic-parmesan $12
House Nachos (Gluten Free)
corn tortilla chips, sour cream, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, aged cheddar cheese sauce, and queso fresco $13
with chicken $18, with chorizo sausage $19
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
fried served with aged cheddar cheese sauce & sriracha ketchup dipping sauce $15
Crab Cake Appetizer
our championship jumbo lump crab cake, remoulade sauce $18
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 blue cheese $20
add bacon $3.50
Crab Cake Sandwich
our championship jumbo lump crab cake, on a country bun, lettuce, tomato, remoulade sauce, served with french fries $20
Tempura Fish Sandwich
on a toasted brioche bun, sriracha mayonnaise, topped with asian slaw, served with french fries $19
Waldorf Chicken Salad
grilled chicken, apples, grapes, walnuts, celery, red onion, tossed with a creamy waldorf dressing, on a croissant, served with fresh fruit $17
Oven-Roasted Turkey Sandwich
on a croissant, with sundried tomato aioli, crispy bacon,. fresh sprouts and tomato, served with fresh fruit $19
~ substitute gluten-free bun on any of the options above, add $3 ~
Shrimp Taco (Gluten Free)
two corn tortillas stuffed with shrimp, avocado-lime coleslaw, grilled corn pico de gallo and queso fresco, served with sweet potato fries $19
Cheesesteak
sauteed onions, aged cheddar cheese sauce, and spicy horseradish sauce, on a long roll, served with french fries $17
Vegetable Panini
eggplant, basil pesto, portobello, roasted red pepper, spinach, and fresh mozzarella on a panini, served with a side salad $16
with chicken $24
Marinated Chicken & Prosciutto Panini
provolone cheese, fresh arugula, roasted peppers, and balsamic glaze, served with parmesan french fries $25
Fish and Chips
two 4oz cod filets, fried and battered golden brown, served with french fries. Choice of tartar or cocktail sauce $20
Maple Chicken & Waffle
buttermilk fried chicken with maple glaze, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and spicy ranch, between two Belgian Waffles, served with french fries $24
~ All lunch entrees may sub fruit for $2.50 or “loaded” potatoes (cheddar cheese sauce, bacon, green onions) $2 ~
Pizzas
Pizza Traditional
pizza sauce and fresh mozzarella $14
Margherita
plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, EVOO $17
Classic Rustic
caramelized onion, portobello mushrooms, garlic and rosemary, and asiago cheese $17
Double Pepperoni
pizza sauce, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella cheese, more pepperoni, topped with parmesan cheese $18
Vegetable Supreme
roasted garlic oil, spinach, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onion, basil, and mozzarella cheese $18
~ substitute vegan cheese $2; add gluten-free crust $2 ~
Vegan Lunch Offerings
Nachos (Gluten Free)
corn tortilla chips, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeño, vegan sour cream, vegan house cheddar sauce, shredded vegan cheese $16
with tofu $18, with seitan $19
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
House Made Veggie Burger
grilled chickpea, oat, and vegetable patty, on a toasted bun, topped with chipotle coleslaw served, with french fries $18
prices and availability subject to change – September 2025
Daily 3:30pm to Close
Soups & Salads
Mad Batter Clam Chowder (Gluten Free)
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 $9
Garden Salad (Gluten Free)
medley of seasonal greens, red onions, cucumbers, carrots, tomato, with our special house vinaigrette dressing $11
Classic Caesar
romaine hearts, shaved pecorino, croutons, with our creamy anchovy dressing $13
Roasted Pear Salad (Gluten Free)
mixed greens, toasted hazelnuts, bacon and gorgonzola cheese, with a raspberry vinaigrette $16
Arugula & Mozzarella (Gluten Free)
tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil pesto, EVOO, and balsamic reduction $15
Harvest Salad (Gluten Free)
arugula, granny smith apples, dried cranberries, feta cheese and candied walnuts, with citrus vinaigrette $15
~ salad additions ~
four grilled shrimp $12; lobster or lump crab meat $8; 8oz grilled chicken $9; 8oz grilled salmon $18
Starters
Mad Batter Wings (Gluten Free)
baked and fried, served with cracked black pepper bleu cheese and celery sticks. Tossed in choice of sauce: bayberry; angry; sticky bbq; honey mustard; garlic-parmesan $16
House Nachos (Gluten Free)
corn tortilla chips, sour cream, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, aged cheddar cheese sauce, and queso fresco $13
with chicken $18, with chorizo sausage $19
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
fried served with aged cheddar cheese sauce & sriracha ketchup dipping sauce $15
Crab Cake Appetizer
our championship jumbo lump crab cake, remoulade sauce $18
Tempura-Fried Brussel Sprouts
served with vegan ranch dressing $15
Rosemary Focaccia & Burrata
4oz fresh Burrata cheese with house made rosemary focaccia bread, $18
Dinner Entrees
Mad Batter Crab Cakes
two jumbo lump crab cakes topped with remoulade sauce, served with cajun rice and house vegetable $40
Grilled Salmon Buerre Blanc
8oz fresh Atlantic salmon served over shrimp and asparagus risotto, with lemon beurre blanc, and local grown pea tendrils $34
Honey BBQ Glazed St. Louis Ribs
with sweet corn and scallion pancakes, cole slaw, and a side of pure maple syrup
1/2 Rack $22, Full Rack $42
Statler Chicken Madeira
pan roasted airline chicken breast, smothered in madeira wine sauce, with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, served over creamy mascarpone polenta $35
Grilled 8oz Filet Mignon
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onions, red wine jus, and house vegetable $46
Pastas & Grains
Shrimp & Scallop Sauté
served over lobster raviolis with sauteed spinach, and roasted plum tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella $40
Sweet Corn & Crab Ravioli
with sauteed asparagus and lobster lemon butter sauce $39
Chicken Parmesan
parmesan-breaded chicken breast, pan fried and topped with marinara, mozzarella and pecorino cheese, served with linguini marinara $30
Chorizo Sausage Paella (Gluten Free)
our house made chorizo sausage, cooked with onions, peppers, peas and seasoned rice $27
Paella Additions: Chicken $34, Shrimp $37, Scallops $39, Jumbo Lump Crab $39
Bowl of Linguine
topped with mozzarella cheese $21
with your choice of sauce:
-Roasted Plum Tomato
-Creamy Garlic Parmesan
-Rustic Marinara
-Pesto
-Scampi
Linguine Additions: Chicken $28, Shrimp $31, Scallops $33, Crabmeat $33
*Substitute Gluten-Free Penne $3
*Add Vegan Cheese $2
*All Dinner Entrees Served With Baked Dinner Rolls – Gluten-Free Dinner Roll Upon Request
Burgers & Light Fare
All burgers are 8oz char-grilled beef patties & served with french fries; add bacon for $3.50
Grilled Beef Burger
char-grilled 8oz burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, on a country bun, served with french fries; choice of: cheddar, swiss, brie, american, or blue cheese $20
Pepperoni Pizza Burger
rustic tomato sauce, pecorino, and mozzarella cheese $25
BBQ Bacon Burger
chipotle bbq sauce, cheddar cheese sauce, and crispy onions $25
Mexi Burger $24
topped with chorizo sausage, salsa verde, pico de gallo, and pepperjack cheese $25
Breakfast Burger
hashbrowns, bacon, fried egg, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on an english muffin $25
Crab Cake Sandwich
our championship jumbo lump crab cake, on a country bun, lettuce, tomato, with remoulade sauce, served with french fries $20
Fish and Chips
two 4oz cod filets, fried and battered golden brown, served with french fries. Choice of tartar or cocktail sauce $20
Marinated Chicken & Prosciutto Panini
provolone cheese, fresh arugula, roasted peppers, and balsamic glaze, served with parmesan french fries $25
Cheesesteak
sauteed onions, aged cheddar cheese sauce, and spicy horseradish sauce. on a long roll, served with french fries $17
Substitute gluten-free bun on any of the burger options add: $3.00
Vegan Dinner Offerings
Vegan “Crab” Cake Entree
hearts of palm and chickpea cake, with house-made vegan remoulade sauce, served with vegan mac and cheese, and house vegetable $38
Vegan White Bean Ravioli
with vegan Italian sausage, peppers, onions, and spinach in a rustic marinara sauce $30
Vegan Paella (Gluten Free)
vegan Italian sausage, onions, peppers, peas, and seasoned rice $30
Nachos (Gluten Free)
corn tortilla chips, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeño, vegan sour cream, vegan house cheddar sauce $16
with tofu $18, with seitan $19
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
Grilled Vegan Burger
beyond meat burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, on a white country bun, vegan house cheddar sauce, served with french fries $18
add gluten-free bun $21
Pizzas
Pizza Traditional
pizza sauce and fresh mozzarella $14
Margherita
plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, EVOO $17
Classic Rustic
caramelized onion, portobello mushrooms, garlic and rosemary, and asiago cheese $17
Double Pepperoni
pizza sauce, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella cheese, more pepperoni, topped with parmesan cheese $18
Vegetable Supreme
roasted garlic oil, spinach, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onion, basil, and mozzarella cheese $18
~ substitute vegan cheese $2; add gluten-free crust $2 ~
Children’s Breakfast & Lunch
Served with milk, apple juice, or soda
French Toast with bacon 9.25
Pancakes or Oatcakes with bacon 9.50 (add blueberries or choc chips 10.50)
2 eggs with potatoes & bacon 9.75
Granola with fruit – served with milk or yogurt 10
Cheeseburger with fries 15
Grilled Cheese and fries 8
Chicken Fingers and fries 14
Pizza with sauce & mozzarella 13
Children’s Dinner
Served with milk or soda
Chicken Fingers and fries 14
Pizza with sauce & mozzarella 13
Grilled Cheese with American cheese and fries 8
Cheeseburger with fries 15
Cheese Raviolis with butter 10
Crab Cake with mac and cheese and veg 18
Grilled Chicken Breast with fries and veg 13
Blue Bar Cocktails
FEATURED COCKTAILS
BLACKBERRY SMASH $14 Bluecoat Gin, Elderflower, Fresh Lemon, Blackberry
PISTACHIO MARTINI $14 Vanilla Vodka, Pistachio, Curacao, Cream
CRANBERRY CLAUS COCKTAIL $15 Tito’s Vodka, Curcacao, Cranberry, Fresh Lemon
APPLE O’s FASHIONED $15 Elijah Craig Private Barrel, Apple, Cinnamon, House Bitters
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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
BREAKFAST MARGARITA $16 Hornitos Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lime, OJ
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RIFFS ON RIFFS
BAYBERRY COCKTAIL $15 Jalapeno & Pineapple House-Infused Tequila, Intense Ginger Liqueur, Grapefruit, Fresh Lime
MANHATTAN ROYALE $16 Makers Mark Private Selection Bourbon, Cocchi Di Torino, House Bitters, Avissi Prosecco
NAKED & FAMOUS $15 Siete Misterios Mezcal, Aperol, Strega, Fresh Lime
SPANISH CAFÉ $14 Hornitos Reposado Tequila, Licor 43, Cold Brew, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Powdered Cinnamon
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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 WHITE SANGRIA $13 Dry White Wine, Brandy, Chambord, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Orange, Bubbles 9% ABV
WINE
| Bin | Glass | Bottle | ||||||
| ** | House– Brut Sparkling, California | $9 | $27 | |||||
| ** | Avissi– Prosecco, Italy
~ 100% Glera Grapes; Sweet & Delicate
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$10 | $30 | |||||
| ** | Line 39- Pinot Grigio, California
~Delicate Aromas Citrus Fruits; Light & Dry
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$9 | ““ | |||||
| 1 | Tattoo Girl- Riesling, Washington
~Crisp; Aroma of Honey, Apple, Pineapple, Lime |
$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 | Pine Ridge- Chenin Blanc, California
~Crisp, Bright, & Vivacious. Stone Fruit & Mango. |
$12 | $36 | |||||
| 5 | Les Hauts De Lagarde- Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux
~Apricot, Apple, & Pear; Freshly Fruity |
$13 | $39 | |||||
| 6 | Julia James- Chardonnay, California
~Pear & Melon; Bright and Juicy |
$10 | $30 | |||||
| 7 | Chateau St. Michelle- Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
~ Tropical Fruit, Butterscotch, & Hint Toasted Oak |
$14 | $42 | |||||
| 8 | Bieler Père et Fils- Rose, Provence
~Aromatics of Peach & Wild Raspberry. Dry. |
$11 | $33 | |||||
| ** | Viento Aliseo- Red Blend, Spain | $9 | $27 | |||||
| 9 | Primarius- Pinot Noir, Oregon
~Tangerine Peel & Strawberries, & Forest Floor |
$11 | $33 | |||||
| 10 | Domaine Bousquet– Malbec Reserve, Argentina
~Fresh Floral Nose; Spicy, Lightly-Herbal & Plums |
$13 | $39 | |||||
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$10 | $30 | |||||
| 12 | Abbondanza- Montepulciano, Italy
~ Medium-Bodied; Black Cherry, & Dark Berry Fruits. Hints of Fresh Herbs. |
$14 | $42 | |||||
| 13 | Fattoria San Michele- Chianti, Tuscany
~ Aromas of Ripe Cherries; Smooth Tannins, Palate of Black Cherry & Raspberry. |
$13 | $39 | |||||
| 14 | Sardon- Tempranillo, Spain
~Aromas Blackberry & Violet. Dark Cherry Finish |
$13 | $39 | |||||
| 15 | H3- Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
~Oak Influenced: Notes of Vanilla & Baking Spice |
$11 | $33 | |||||
| 16 | Josh Cellars- Cabernet Sauvignon, California
~Round and juicy, blackberry & toasted hazelnut |
$13 | $39 | |||||
| ** | Fre- Alcohol Removed Brut Sparkling, California
~Light Crisp & Refreshing Less than 0.5% Alcohol Available for Substitution in Mimosas
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$9 | $27 | |||||