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View our sample menus for The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar, our award winning restaurant in Cape May, NJ. 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.

BREAKFAST

Served 8 - 2:45 Daily

 

~Classic Batter's Batters & Specialties~

Buttermilk Pancakes $9

stack of three, with blueberries $11 with chocolate chips $11

Harry’s Original Oatmeal Pancakes  $9

stack of three, moist and rich; with blueberries $11 with chocolate chips $11

Gluten Free Pancakes $12
stack of three, with blueberries $14 with chocolate chips $14

Belgian Waffle  $9
vanilla batter and malted flour; with pecans $9.75

Thick Sliced Almond & Orange French Toast $9

thick sliced brioche dipped in a rich batter of heavy cream, eggs, fresh orange juice and almonds

Honey Almond Granola with Fresh Fruit $9

toasted oats, raisins, almonds, honey and dates; with yogurt $10

Fruit Bowl $14

scrumptious assortment of fresh fruits; with nuts & raisins $17.25

Smoked Salmon with Toasted Bagel  $16

served with red onion, capers, lettuce, tomato & cream cheese

Creamed Chip Beef $11

served over white toast, with home fries

 

~Egg Specialties & Classics~

Build Your Own Egg Sandwich $12

eggs any way, choice of meat, cheese, and bread

Chilaquiles   $11

fried corn tortillas, salsa roja, two fried eggs, avocado, queso fresco, & sour cream

Croustade  $13
three scrambled eggs, sausage, roasted red peppers and garlic, green onions, pepper jack cheese; served over brioche

Chorizo Scrambler $17

three scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, peppers and onions, black beans, over a crisp corn tortilla, queso fresco and salsa verde

Country Breakfast $10

two eggs as you like, country slab bacon, sausage, country ham or scrapple

Make it a “Big Batter” - 3 eggs, 2 meats $12.50
Gluten-Free Toast add $1.50

Mad Batter Benedict  $14
two poached eggs, canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce; toasted english muffin

Chesapeake Bay Benedict $17
two poached eggs with jumbo lump crabmeat, hollandaise sauce, and capers; toasted english muffin

Helsinki  $17
three scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, green onion and cream cheese, over brioche

House-Made Corned Beef Hash $14
classic style corned beef, onions, potatoes, spices; served with two eggs as you like

Morgan Rostie  $17
three eggs, jumbo lump crabmeat, sun-dried tomatoes, crispy fried potatoes, herbs & swiss cheese

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eggs served with home fries and one piece of multi-grain toast; sub fruit $2.50 or “loaded” potatoes $2.00 *egg whites available upon request $1.50

 

~Vegan Breakfast Offerings~

Vegan Organic Nut Granola And Fresh Fruit $15
cinnamon, pumpkin and flax seed, served with almond milk

BLT Breakfast Sandwich$16

bagel with tempeh bacon or vegan sausage, lettuce, tomato, red onion and vegan cream cheese, served with fresh fruit

Tofu Scrambler (Gluten Free) $16

sauteed tofu, peppers and onions, tomato, mushroom, garlic, spinach, and crispy fried potatoes, seasoned with tumeric, topped with vegan cheese, served with fresh fruit

 

LUNCH

Served 8-2:45 Daily

~Soups & Salads~

Mad Batter Clam Chowder (Gluten Free) $9.50

our very own special soup, a rich blend of chopped clams, onions, bacon, heavy cream broth, touch of saffron

Soup of the Day $9

a delightful daily special

Garden Salad (Gluten Free) $11

medley of seasonal greens, red onions, cucumbers, carrots, tomato, with our special house vinaigrette dressing

Classic Caesar $12

romaine hearts, shaved pecorino, croutons, with our creamy anchovy dressing; with chicken $20.00

Summer Salad $13

medley of seasonal greens, fried goat cheese, toasted almonds, strawberries, blueberries, with a raspberry vinaigrette

Arugula & Mozzarella (Gluten Free) $14

tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil pesto, EVOO, and balsamic reduction

MJ’s Salad (Gluten Free) $20

arugula, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, feta, grilled shrimp, with a citrus vinaigrette

....salad additions.......

three seared scallops $9.00; three grilled shrimp $8.00; lobster or lumb crab meat $8.00; scoop of waldorf chicken salad $8.00; 8oz grilled chicken $8.00; 6oz grilled salmon $14.00; blackened fish $10.00

~Starters~

Mad Batter Wings $15

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

House Nachos (Gluten Free) $12

corn tortilla chips, sour cream, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, aged cheddar cheese sauce, and queso fresco; with chicken $17.00 with chorizo sausage $18.00

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls $15

fried served with aged cheddar cheese sauce & sriracha ketchup dipping sauce

Chicken Tenders $12

served with choice of sauce: bayberry; angry; sticky bbq; honey mustard; garlic-parmesan

Crab Cake Appetizer$16

our championship jumbo lump crab cake, remoulade sauce

Tempura-Fried Brussel Sprouts $15

served with vegan ranch dressing

Hummus Platter $16

house-made roasted garlic hummus, with olive salad, raost tomatoes, breaded eggplant, feta cheese, served with toasted naan

 ~Lunch Entrees~

Grilled Beef Burger $19

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; add bacon $3.50

Mad Batter Crab Cake Sandwich $18

our championship jumbo lump crab cake, on a country bun, lettuce, tomato, remoulade sauce, served with french fries

 Blackened Fish Sandwich $17

pan-fried filet of fish, cajun spices, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce, on a country bun, served with french fries

Waldorf Chicken Salad Croissant $16

grilled chicken, apples, grapes, walnuts, celery, red onion, tossed with a creamy waldorf dressing, on a croissant, served with fresh fruit

Oven Roasted Turkey Sandwich $18

fresh oven roasted turkey, brie, tomatoes, fresh sprouts, cranberry cream cheese, on a croissant, served with fresh fruit

~~subsitute gluten-free bun on any of the options above, add $3.00~~

Grilled Fish Taco (Gluten Free) $19

two corn tortillas, avocado, queso fresco, pico de gallo, lettuce, citrus, sour cream, and jalapeno mayo, served with sweet potato fries

Cheesesteak $15

sauteed onions, aged cheddar cheese sauce, and spicy horseradish sauce, on a long roll, served with french fries

Vegetable Panini $15

eggplant, basil pesto, portobello, roasted red pepper, spinach, and fresh mozzarella on a panini. Served with a side salad; with chicken $23.00

Marinated Chicken & Proscuitto Panini $24

provolone cheese, fresh arugula, roasted peppers, and balsamic glaze, served with parmesan french fries

Fish and Chips $20

two 4oz cod filets, fried and battered golden brown, served with french fries. Choice of tartar or cocktail sauce

Shrimp Salad Sandwich $20

house-made shrimp salad, tomato, fresh sprouts, on a croissant, served with crab slaw

Southwest Turkey $19

oven-roasted turkey, tomatoes, romaine, southwest ranch, guacamole sauce, on toasted sourdough

Grilled Cheese Deluxe $20

american, fontina, gruyere & gouda cheese, bacon, sauteed onions, lettuce, tomato, & a chili-orange marmalade, on sourdough, served with french fries

Fried Chicken Sandwich $24

pickle-brined chicken breast, toasted brioche, with pickles, arugula, banana peppers, & honey mustard, served with french fries

~~All lunch entrees may sub fruit $2.50 or “loaded” potatoes (cheddar cheese sauce, bacon, green onions) $2.00~~

~Pizzas~

Pizza Traditional $13

pizza sauce and fresh mozzarella

Margherita $16

plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, EVOO

Classic Rustic $16

caramelized onion, portobello mushrooms, garlic and rosemary, and asiago cheese

Double Pepperoni $17

pizza sauce, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella cheese, more pepperoni, topped with parmesan cheese

Vegetable Supreme $17

roasted garlic oil, spinach, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onion, basil, and mozzarella cheese

Mexican $18

salsa verde, chorizo sausage, pico de gallo, green onions, pepperjack and cheddar cheese

substitute vegan cheese $2.00; add gluten-free crust $2.00

~Vegan Lunch Offerings~

Nachos (Gluten Free)$15

corn tortilla chips, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeño, vegan sour cream, vegan house cheddar sauce, shredded vegan cheese; with tofu $17.00 with seitan $18.00

Seitan Vegan Hot “Wings” $14

blackbird seitan fried, house hot sauce, vegan cucumber ranch sauce, celery sticks

Vegan “Crab” Cake Appetizer $16

hearts of palm and chickpea cake, house-made vegan remoulade sauce

Vegan “Crab” Cake Sandwich $18

hearts of palm and chickpea cake, with house-made vegan remoulade sauce, served with french fries

Grilled Vegan Burger $15

beyond meat burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, on a white country bun, vegan house cheddar sauce, served with french fries; add gluten-free bun $18.00

prices and availability subject to change - June 2024

 

Dinner

Daily 3:30 to Close

~Soups & Salads~

Mad Batter Clam Chowder (Gluten Free) $9.50

our very own special soup, a rich blend of chopped clams, onions, bacon, heavy cream broth, touch of saffron

Soup of the Day $9

a delightful daily special

Garden Salad (Gluten Free) $11

medley of seasonal greens, red onions, cucumbers, carrots, tomato, with our special house vinaigrette dressing

Classic Caesar $12

romaine hearts, shaved pecorino, croutons, with our creamy anchovy dressing; with chicken $20.00

Summer Salad $13

medley of seasonal greens, fried goat cheese, toasted almonds, strawberries, blueberries, with a raspberry vinaigrette

Arugula & Mozzarella (Gluten Free) $14

tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil pesto, EVOO, and balsamic reduction

MJ’s Salad (Gluten Free) $20

arugula, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, feta, grilled shrimp, with a citrus vinaigrette

....salad additions.......

three seared scallops $9.00; three grilled shrimp $8.00; lobster or lumb crab meat $8.00; scoop of waldorf chicken salad $8.00; 8oz grilled chicken $8.00; 6oz grilled salmon $14.00; blackened fish $10.00

~Starters~

Mad Batter Wings $15

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

House Nachos (Gluten Free) $12

corn tortilla chips, sour cream, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, aged cheddar cheese sauce, and queso fresco; with chicken $17.00 with chorizo sausage $18.00

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls $15

fried served with aged cheddar cheese sauce & sriracha ketchup dipping sauce

Chicken Tenders $12

served with choice of sauce: bayberry; angry; sticky bbq; honey mustard; garlic-parmesan

Crab Cake Appetizer$16

our championship jumbo lump crab cake, remoulade sauce

Tempura-Fried Brussel Sprouts $15

served with vegan ranch dressing

PEI Mussels & Andouille $20

in a spicy creole tomato broth, with a warm biscuit

~Dinner Entrees~

Mad Batter Crab Cakes $38

two jumbo lump crab cakes topped with remoulade sauce, served with cajun rice and house vegetable

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast $32

toasted gnocchi, spinach and a creamy chicken jus

Blackened Scallops $40

remoulade sauce, served with three cheese macaroni topped with bread crumbs and house veggie

Grilled Whole Bronzino Mediterranean (Gluten Free) $34

stuffed with sauteed chickpeas, arugula, tomatoes, capers, red onions and olives, with a lemon butter sauce

Honey BBQ Glazed St. Louis Ribs 

with sweet corn and scallion pancakes, cole slaw, and a side of pure maple syrup 1/2 Rack $22.00 Full Rack $42.00

Grilled Filet of Sirloin (Gluten Free) $38

roasted garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onion rings, red wine jus, and house vegetable

Grilled Bone-In Ribeye (Gluten Free) $46

14oz ribeye, lobster mashed potatoes, sauteed portobellos, onions, and roasted garlic jus

Soy Glazed Salmon $32

grilled and served with shrimp & vegetable fried rice, with crisp rice paper, topped with sriracha and sesame seeds

 

~Pastas & Grains~

Shrimp & Scallop Saute $40

served over lobster raviolis with sauteed spinach, and roasted plum tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella

Sweet Corn & Crab Ravioli $38

with sauteed asparagus and lobster lemon butter sauce

Bowl of Linguine $20

topped with mozzarella cheese

with your choice of sauce: -Roasted Plum Tomato -Creamy Garlic Parmesan -Rustic Marinara -Pesto -Scampi Linguine Additions Chicken $27.00 Shrimp $30.00 Scallops $32.00 Crabmeat $32.00

*Substitute Gluten Free Penne $3.00

*Add Vegan Cheese $2.00

Chicken Parmesan $28

parmesan breaded chicken breast, pan fried and topped with marinara, mozzarella and pecorino cheese, served with linguini marinara

Chorizo Sausage Paella (Gluten Free) $26

our housemade chorizo sausage, cooked with onions, peppers, peas and seasoned rice

Paella Additions: Chicken $33.00 Shrimp $36.00 Scallops $38.00 Jumbo Lump Crab $38.00

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 Cheese Burger $19

lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, on a country bun, choice of: cheddar, swiss, brie, american, or blue cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Burger $24

rustic tomato sauce, pecorino, and mozzarella cheese

BBQ Bacon Burger $24

chipotle bbq sauce, cheddar cheese sauce, and crispy onions

Ocean Burger $24

topped with shrimp salad, lettuce, tomato, and swiss cheese

Mexi Burger $24

topped with chorizo sausage, salsa verde, pico de gallo, and pepperjack cheese

Hawaiian Burger $24

spam, grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pepperjack cheese

Breakfast Burger $24

hashbrowns, bacon, fried egg, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on an english muffin

Mad Batter Crab Cake Sandwich $18

our championship jumbo lump crab cake, on a country bun, lettuce, tomato, with remoulade sauce

Fish and Chips $20

two 4oz cod filets, fried and battered golden brown. Choice of tartar or cocktail sauce

Marinated Chicken & Proscuitto Panini $24

provolone cheese, fresh arugula, roasted peppers, and balsamic glaze, served with parmesan french fries

Shrimp Salad Sandwich $20

house-made shrimp salad, tomato, fresh sprouts, on a croissant, served with crab slaw

Substitute gluten-free bun on any of the burger options add: $3.00

~Vegan Dinner Offerings~

Vegan “Crab” Cake Plate $38

hearts of palm and chickpea cake, with house-made vegan remoulade sauce, served with vegan mac and cheese, and house vegetable

Vegan White Bean Ravioli $30

with vegan Italian sausage, peppers, onions, and spinach, in a rustic marinara sauce

Vegan Paella (Gluten Free) $29

vegan Italian sausage, onions, peppers, peas, and seasoned rice

All Dinner Entrees Served With Baked Dinner Rolls

Gluten-Free Dinner Roll Upon Request

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Nachos (Gluten Free) $15

corn tortilla chips, green onions, tomato, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeño, vegan sour cream, vegan house cheddar sauce, and shredded vegan cheese; with tofu $17.00 with seitan $18.00

Seitan Vegan Hot “Wings” $14

blackbird seitan fried, house hot sauce, vegan cucumber ranch sauce, celery sticks

Vegan “Crab” Cake Appetizer  $16

hearts of palm and chickpea cake, house-made vegan remoulade sauce

Vegan “Crab” Cake Sandwich $18

hearts of palm and chickpea cake, with house-made vegan remoulade sauce, served with french fries

Grilled Vegan Burger $15

beyond meat burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, on a white country bun, vegan house cheddar sauce, served with french fries

 

 

 

prices and availability subject to change - June 2024

 

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 Menu

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

15 Draft Beers local and craft beer

THE ORIGINAL MANMOSA.        Orange Vodka, Allagash White Wheat Beer, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Champagne; 23oz Pilsner Glass

 

MIMOSA
Dry Brut Champagne, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice; w/ Chambord; Grand Marnier; or Pomegranate;

BLOODY MARY
Our Famous House-Made Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, Stateside Vodka (vegan)

COLD BREW MARTINI
Tito's Vodka, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Cold Brew Coffee

SCRATCH MARGARITA
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Agave

PALOMA
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit Syrup, Fresh Lime, Bubbles

SHIPWRECK PUNCH
Mango & Coconut Rum, Pineapple & Orange Juice, Grenadine, 22 oz snifter

BAYBERRY COCKTAIL
Jalapeno & Pineapple House-Infused Tequila, Canton Ginger Liquor, Grapefruit, Fresh Lime

FRENCH WHITE SANGRIA
Dry White Wine, Brandy, Chambord, Orange, Lemon, Bubbles

VENETIAN MANHATTAN
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Cynar, Antica Carpano Vermouth, House Bitters Blend, Orange Twist

FRENCH 75
Rusted Revolver Gin, Simple Syrup, Lemon, Brut Sparkling

THE BEES KNEES 
Barr Hill Gin, Honey, Fresh Lemon

 

 

prices and availability subject to change

Summer 2024

a convenience fee of 2.5% will be charged on all credit/debit card payments

18% gratuity may be added for parties of 6 or more.  1 check per table please

Prices and availability subject to change
Join us at our Cape May restaurant and enjoy wonderful food in a fun and lively environment.