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.
Mad Batter New Year’s Eve 2024
4 course dinner $90
tax and gratuity not included
(Includes Appetizer; Choice of Soup or Salad; Entree; and Dessert)
Live Music 7 – 12 midnight with Jim Doran
Soups and Salads
Mad Batter Clam Chowder (GF)
Lobster Bisque
Roasted Beet Salad- Red and gold roasted beet root with arcadian harvest blend,
lettuce candied walnut and crumbled goat cheese tossed in citrus vinaigrette (GF)
Cranberry Persimmon- Frisee salad with Fuyu persimmons, dried cranberries,
toasted hazelnut with champagne vinaigrette (V, GF)
Caesar Salad- Crisp chopped romaine hearts tossed in Caesar dressing with shaved parmesan,
and house made croutons
Appetizers
Pan Seared Diver Scallop- Brandy blush chipotle cream sauce, lemon and micro cilantro (GF)
Sweet Pea Arancini- Fried arborio rice risotto balls, stuffed with mozzarella and asiago, arrabiata sauce, pistachio pesto, crispy prosciutto chips, preserved mushroom (GF)
Ahi Tuna Stack- Shoyu ahi tuna, sweet onion, English cucumber, avocado, stacked on jasmine rice and topped with crushed macadamia nuts, served with crispy wonton and ponzu sauce (GF)
Vegan Crab Cake- Heart of palm “crab” cake, vegan Cajun remoulade (V)
Entrees
Surf & Turf
Petite prime filet mignon with 5 oz cold water lobster tail, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus (GF)
Chicken Saltimbocca
Prosciutto and sage wrapped chicken breast in white wine butter sauce,
served with roasted fingerling potato and sauteed broccolini (GF)
Potato Crusted Grouper
Fresh grouper filet broiled with Idaho potato, parmesan and pancetta crust,
served with lemon butter and herb roasted scallopini squash (GF)
Truffled Seafood Risotto
Creamy Lobster parmesan risotto, packed with chunk lobster, shrimp and mussels,
with spinach and truffle (GF)
Braised Lamb Shank
Australian lamb hind shank, slow braised in red wine,
served with roasted garlic whipped potato and heirloom carrot confit
Cauliflower Steak L’Orange
Pan fried marinated cauliflower steak with Orange gastrique sauteed broccolini and herb roasted fingerling potato (V, GF)
Desserts
Chocolate Lava Cake with coconut ice cream
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
Poached Pear with Vegan Ice Cream (V)
Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)
Mad Batter New Year’s Eve Bar Menu 2024
Soups and Salads
Mad Batter Clam Chowder (GF) $ 8.50
Lobster Bisque $9
Roasted Beet Salad- Red and gold roasted beet root with arcadian harvest blend,
lettuce candied walnut and crumbled goat cheese tossed in citrus vinaigrette (GF) $15
Cranberry Persimmon- Frisee salad with Fuyu persimmons, dried cranberries,
toasted hazelnut with champagne vinaigrette (V, GF)
Caesar Salad- Crisp chopped romaine hearts tossed in Caesar dressing with shaved parmesan,
and house made croutons
Small Plates
Pan Seared Diver Scallop- Brandy blush chipotle cream sauce, lemon and micro cilantro (GF) $18
Sweet Pea Arancini- Fried arborio rice risotto balls, stuffed with mozzarella and asiago,
arrabiata sauce, pistachio pesto, crispy prosciutto chips, preserved mushroom (GF) $16
Ahi Tuna Stack- Shoyu ahi tuna, sweet onion, English cucumber, avocado, stacked on jasmine rice
and topped with crushed macadamia nuts, served with crispy wonton and ponzu sauce (GF) $20
Vegan Crab Cake- Heart of palm “crab” cake, vegan Cajun remoulade (V) $18
Truffled Seafood Risotto
Creamy Lobster parmesan risotto, packed with chunk lobster, shrimp and mussels,
with spinach and truffle (GF) $26
Bacon Cheeseburger
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, on a country bun, choice of: cheddar, swiss, brie, american or blue cheese $15
Cauliflower Steak L’Orange
Pan fried marinated cauliflower steak with Orange gastrique (V, GF) $20
Desserts
Chocolate Lava Cake with coconut ice cream $10
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake $9
Poached Pear with Vegan Ice Cream (V) $10
Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF) $9
available only at the bar 5-10 PM
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
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