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Mad Batter Restaurant
Mad Batter Restaurant

Mad Batter Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://madbatter.com
  • Email: manager@madbatter.com
  • Phone: (609) 884-5970
  • Hours of Operation: Breakfast & Lunch: Every Day 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Dinner: from 5 PM
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American
  • Executive Chef: Lisa Erdley
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Make the Carroll Villa Hotel and Mad Batter Restaurant your choice for special occasions, family reunions, weddings, anniversaries, and rehearsal dinners.
    All the wonders and charm of seaside Cape May, plus memorable accommodations and dining, combine to make your party a very special occasion. The Garden Terrace can be enclosed with French doors for heat or air conditioning, or fully opened to the outside garden. The room seats up to 70 guests, or can be divided into 2 smaller areas, each accommodating 35 guests. It is a unique and colorful light-filled retreat with a special charm.
  • Private Party Contact: Pam Huber (609) 884-5970 x309
  • Entertainment: Happy Hour daily 4 - 6 PM.

    Live Music on weekends, never a cover charge. In season, live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Lafayette Street
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Mad Batter Restaurant
A Cape May tradition for over 30 years! The nationally acclaimed Mad Batter Restaurant is located at the Carroll Villa Hotel in the heart of the historic district. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and cocktails are served on the European-style front porch, garden terrace, and sky-lit dining room.… Breakfast offerings include fresh squeezed juices, homemade fruit breads, and entrees such as crab benedict, oatmeal pancakes, or orange & almond french toast. Lunch entrees include the Maryland crab cake sandwich, fish & chips, and Waldorf chicken, as well as an assortment of salads. Dinner options are always inventive and the seafood is extraordinary. Entrees include award-winning jumbo lump crab cakes, juicy steaks, chicken and fresh fish specials daily. A sumptuous selection of desserts made daily. The Mad Batter Bar features Happy Hour, twelve beers on tap, a reasonably priced wine list, and a martini list sure to please. Live music and special events are planned throughout the year.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
  • Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "We were guests at the B&B and since it was the off season, they were just about the only place in town open for dining. Not a problem though because the food was fantastic! Breakfast options were amazing and the service was quick. Dinner had a limited menu again due to the off season but we weren't disappointed!"
    Dined on 3/10/2014
  • "We were staying at the Carroll villa for the night and I made reservations to celebrate my husbands birthday. We sat down right away upon arrival. Our only complaint was that we asked to move because the first table we were at was drafty and cold. We were easily moved with no problems. The food was excellent, one of the best crab cakes I have ever had! The waitress accommodated me by bringing out a dessert (surprisingly) for my husbands birthday. And without her knowing she picked his favorite (cheesecake). That was delicious as well. Our overall experience was wonderful if we are ever in Cape May again we will surely stop by! Thank you."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "We feel that this was one of the best meals (dinner) we have ever had. Quality was outstanding and quantity wa just right. One entree was the Crab cakes - nice size - almost all crab - sredv with mac&cheese and asparagrass whcih wa grilles just right. Other entree was the salmon over mashed sweet potatoes and alos with asparagrass. Salads were extra and theapple salad was excellant. Dessert was the cake with coconut frosting. Some might feel the food is expensive but the quality certainly justifies the expense."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Mad Batter is our go-to place in Cape May. Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. I just wish parking was better in Cape May..."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The dining area. Is a little small and enclosed in the winter season which can make it a little noisy. The service staff was very attentive and our waitress Sue was wonderful. The food was very good and the wine selection was varied and also included local wineries."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We had a very enjoyable dinner with great food. We also had an enjoyable Cocktail at the bar after dinner."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Warm, friendly, relaxed cafe atmosphere, genial hosts and servers. Good food, especially their original, light clam chowder; lots of interesting art and artifacts on the walls; quirky shore architecture combining two Victorian cottages which house a B&B. Weekdays in the off-season only the tables the other side of a partition from the bar are open. You can hear the live music but without feeling like you are actually in a bar. Well worth returning for more than one meal!"
    Dined on 11/19/2013
  • "The music, food and service were all wonderful! A perfect night."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "Enjoyed a wonderful dinner recently on a cold winter night, really enjoyed the warmth of the fire. Food was excellent, great recommendations from Carol our server."
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "Best wings ever - Nice music - nice atmosphere ....Steak special was quite fatty , therefore not worth the price - Have never been dissatisfied before...and will still recommend the Mad Batter ."
    Dined on 12/5/2013
  • "Arrived 20 mins. before reservation time on a Sat. night, & immediately seated. Waitress provided excellent service; ambience was great with the live music. Shared apps: crab cake with remoulade and brie in puff pastry; crab cake had quite a bit of crab...decent. The brie pastry was soggy and the cheese lukewarm. Then, it's shrimp and scallop sauté with lobster raviolis in a tomato sauce for me while my companion ordered that night’s specials, blackened sea bass with sweet potato mash and asparagus. The sauté was good and had a nice flavour to it. Not a lot of shrimp and scallops (2 of each). The ravioli did have a bit of a strange taste to it. The sea bass was NOT blackened and really bland. Bottom line: average overpriced food."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "We had a group of 8 of us--all returning dinner guests! We enjoy the eclectic menu (always with creative desserts) and the cocktail/wine list. There is something for everyone--a creative dinner special for a foodie or a good basic salad or burger or sandwich platter for a simpler palate!!! They also have an excellent brunch!!!"
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "Love this restaurant. Food was very satisfying on a cold Cape May evening. Service was attentive and timely. We will definitely return. Love their Crabcakes. Some of the best ever."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "My Fiance and I went there to celebrate and it was a good choice. The food was delicious and the entertainment was great. Our waitress was lovely as well. The appetizers were the best part of the meal. The soup of the day creamy pumpkin apple was a tremendously good bisque and the baked brie was melt in your mouth delicious. The entrees were good but sounded better on the menu. My fiance got the shrimp & scallop saute. It was a little dry and it had good flavor. I got the filet and cake. The filet was more medium than rare and the mac n cheese was cold. The bread served was delicious. The local IPA from Cape May was good. Glad the waitress made the suggestion. All in all it was a good experience and we had a lovely evening."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "Can't say enough about the service provided by Kelli. We four were on a tight schedule to make a theater curtain and despite an indecisive teen who changed her mind and yours truly, whose "The Same" was heard as "salmon," she was unflappable. When Kelli brought my partner's filet and crab cake, I was a bit chagrined to have the fish laid in front of me (which nonetheless looked absolutely delicious). She convinced me not to "settle" and promised to bring the right dish promptly, which she did. The filets were practically fork tender, the crab cakes delicious, and the four-cheese mac 'n cheese very good, complemented well by grilled fresh asparagus. The wine was a reasonably priced Cabernet Sauvignon. Too bad we couldn't stay for dessert."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "From the service to the food and being seating next to a romantic fireplace my wife and I could of had a more exceptional experience. The salmon was cooked/glazed to perfection and the pumpkin risotto was so good and very unique. They do it right here and I highly recommend this to anyone staying in Cape May looking for the best. To give you an idea on their food, they are in the same league as Washington Inn, Panicos, Merion Inn ect. They also have a nice bar, after dinner we sat there for a glass of wine as we didn't want to leave it was such a great experience."
    Dined on 11/11/2013
  • "The Mad Batter is known for breakfast, but they have great dinner selections as well. We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the live guitar music coming from the bar area. Service from our server Kelly was excellent. My husband and I both ordered the skirt steak special, served with asparagus,mashed potatoes and topped with crispy onions. The skirt steak was prepared perfectly medium, and was given a nice salty richness from the sprinkling of melty asiago cheese on top. Dessert was the blueberry crumble, which was the real highlight of the meal. All the desserts looked good, but I'm so glad we chose the crumble! Served warm and topped with ice cream, each bite was a fun mix of hot and cold. Really stellar. Go for dinner. Get the crumble!"
    Dined on 11/25/2013
  • "The Mad Batter is located in a local bed and breakfast. It is situated one block from the beach and is an easy walk to nearby shops and bars. We took the kids out for dinner to celebrate their report cards and they found menu items that met their liking. The waitress was warm and attentive. The food was tasty."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "I enjoy the Mad Batter more for breakfast, which is great there, than for dinner. I find dinner prices high and the dishes not as creative as other restaurants in Cape May. Unfortunately for the restaurant, the competition is fierce, so you really need to be on top of your game."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "When in Cape May, NJ do not miss the Mad Batter. The staff, the service and the food is great and they treat us like family (and it is family operated which is an added benefit). Whether you are in the mood for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner or a light snack, they have it for you. The restaurant is very comfortable with indoor, outdoor and garden room dining and a large bar area. They also feature works of local artists. And, an added benefit is that they can accommodate your stay so you never have to leave. When we are in Cape May, NJ we never miss eating at Mad Batter. It is our favorite."
    Dined on 10/23/2013
  • "Everything was fabulous -- the service was lovely, the drinks were great (try the Parisian martini -- not too sweet and not too "not-sweet"!), the shrimp and crab bisque soup was THE best I've ever tasted (good thing my husband ordered his own, cuz sharing with him could have been a problem...) The crabcakes were excellent! I hope to return sometime SOON!."
    Dined on 10/28/2013
  • "The menu was great for gluten sensitive people. I was able to enjoy a gluten free pizza that was very good. My husband had the duck entree, and my friend had a gluten free burger. We were all pleased with our food. The drink list was also very good. Our server was pleasant and friendly and gave us very good service. We will return next time to try breakfast, since that seems to be what this restaurant is known for. We enjoyed our experience here."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "My wife and I went to the Mad Batter during a visit to Cape May for a long birthday weekend. Upon arriving, we were seated in the dining room just on the other side from a half wall diving us from the loud bar even though it was early enough that the restaurant was not busy. We both had soup as an appetizer, which came out quickly, but disappointed in both taste and warmth. My wife order the crab cakes, which appeared to be premade store bought crab cakes that were very dry and bland. The asparagus was woody and under cooked. My tenderloin was cooked as I asked, but had not been seasoned at all and the demi-glace was also tasteless. For the price and quality, skip the Mad Batter, plenty of better establishments."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "We have dined at The Mad Batter for breakfast and lunch and always enjoyed it. This was our first time eating here for dinner and we were quite disappointed. For us, no matter how great the food is, the service is a critical factor in our dining experience. And the service was poor - really disappointing. We expected to be in the restaurant and were seated on the porch. We ordered our food right away - and then waited, and waited, and waited. At least two other tables who came after us were served before us. When we asked what the problem was, the waitress said " it was just the way the orders went to the back". That did not make sense since we ordered before those people even arrived. No apology. Just "That's how it goes.""
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Food was great. Waitress was attentive and courteous."
    Dined on 10/7/2013
  • "This is outdoor porch dining...it was muggy and the bugs were biting. But they did have bug spray which helped alot. Also, parking is really tough on a Saturday night. We had a wonderful time but I wish I had known it was outdoors (no AC)."
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "We were disappointed in the entree. It was a special that was supposed to be seafood with peppers and spinach wrapped in a pastry. It tasted like a spinach pastry. We couldn't taste anything else. Then we got the bill and it was $30.00 for a spinach pastry. Very disappointed. The staff was friendly though and I would go back to give them another chance . We enjoyed the lobster bisque ."
    Dined on 9/22/2013
  • "When we visited last year we were very impressed with the food. This year it was barely acceptable. Service was good. Crab cake had a lot of filler and was just warm. Mac & cheese was barely warm as well. Steak was tough. Bread was excellent. Menu was very different from last year- and not an improvement."
    Dined on 9/15/2013
  • "The ambiance of gentle sea breezes, flower -filled surroundings, and the nearby passage of quaint, horse drawn carriages, only enhance the fine quality food served by this restaurant in it's 19th century mansion. The location is elegant and the food matches that elegance. I had a vegetarian mix in a puff pastry as an entre. My choice was a delicious balance of crumbly puff pastry and soft eggplant, spinach, broccoli, onions. My wife had the Crab cake entre and she was very happy with it. The warmed peasant bread served was exceptional as was the very tasty extra virgin olive oil supplied for dipping. Overall, a great dining experience for us and we will surely be back."
    Dined on 9/12/2013
  • "We visited Cape May out of season and the Mad Batter was crowded for dinner service then! It was like a 'starving artist' bar/restaurant. The music was great. Loved the various artist performing there. I am not sure if the entertainment is all week? Our food was lovely. Service friendly. It would be nice for a group of friends but not so good If you are looking to have a meaningful conversation over dinner. Overall, enjoyable with nice food. I would visit again and recommend the place... not for a romantic dinner for 2 though!!"
    Dined on 3/24/2013
  • "We again had a wonderful seafood dinner for our wedding anniversary on the front porch. This was our third year, and hope to be there a fourth!"
    Dined on 9/9/2013
  • "great outdoor casual dining. Good food. We enjoyed it."
    Dined on 9/8/2013
  • "WE HAVE BEEN GOING TO CAPE MAY FOR YEARS & THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE HAVE HAD DINNER AT THE MAD BATTER. IT WAS WONDERFUL THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT. I AM SORRY THAT FOR ALL THE YEARS WE HAVE BEEN COMING TO CAPE MAY THAT WE HAVE NEVER GONE BEFORE. IN THE FUTURE THIS WILL BE ONE OF OUR FAVORITES."
    Dined on 9/8/2013
  • "Mad Batter is a great restaurant. We are never disappointed."
    Dined on 9/6/2013
  • "This was just bad overall and the waiter seemed to know it was bad by not questioning the amount of food left behind. We just wanted to get out fast. Worst dining experience of the week."
    Dined on 9/5/2013
  • "The portions are big, food good and the set up calls for conversation between patrons."
    Dined on 8/30/2013
  • ".Meal was great , service was great. I would not bring my children. As prices to high , but they do not mind kids."
    Dined on 9/1/2013
  • "My fish was good. I had mussels with a nice wine sauce but my mom's and daughter's dish not so good. They had the same meal presented two different ways. One had a vegetable soufflé and the other the same thing in a sandwich. They were disappointed"
    Dined on 8/26/2013
  • "Extremely noisy- dinner hours Out of regular item on menu. No flexibility in preparing a menu item a preferred way. Pleasant service price consistent with Cape May table cloth restaurants- high side. Worth a try, but not at top of my list for return-a second home owner"
    Dined on 8/25/2013
  • "With all of the "overdone" restaurants in Cape May, it was great to find a simple place with simple and delicious food. We went for the lighter options. Burgers and Crab Cakes. Our server, Dennis, made the meal even more fun!"
    Dined on 8/23/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Atlantic City Winners
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Vibrant Bar Scene
  • Cape May County Winners
  • Best Service
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Special Occasion
  • Most Booked
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