Make Memories at Cardinal

Weather permitting, lunch, dinner, and brunch menus are served on the patio, dining room, and lounge & dining room bars.
Happy Hour is available at all bar seatings.

V=Vegetarian | GF=Gluten Free | GF*=Can be made Gluten Free per request | ZP=Zero Proof

* Menu Updated 1/20/2025, may not reflect all seasonal changes *

DINNER COCKTAILS WINE BEER BRUNCH HAPPY HOUR KIDS

Starters

$12

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

black pepper hoisin glaze, tofu hummus, mint, thai chili, sesame seeds (V, GF*)

$12

AVOCADO FRIES

panko & herb-crusted, green goddess dressing (V)

$12

$14

CHICKEN WINGS

choice of: ginger sweet & sour, cranberry merlot bbq, honey buffalo, lemon pepper; served with ranch or blue cheese dressing

$14

DUCK WINGS

black pepper hoisin glaze, buttermilk, scallion, sesame seeds

$14

$10

CROQUETTE

potato, mozzarella, whipped ricotta, marinated tomato (V)

$10

$16

CRAB CAKE

cabbage & bell pepper slaw, siracha aioli, sesame

$16

$12

CRISPY BROCCOLI

broccoli florets, ginger sweet and sour, siracha aioli, sesame seeds (GF)

$12

$18

CHARCUTERIE

selection of cured meats and cheese served with accompaniments

$18

$30

THE SAMPLE

6 raw oysters, 4 cocktail shrimp, with sauces

$30

$60

THE BIG BOY

12 raw oysters, 8 cocktail shrimp, with sauces

$60

$18 / $36

DRESSED OYSTERS (6/12)

kimchi, bacon, parmesan (GF*)

$18 / $36

$16 / $32

RAW OYSTERS (6/12)

red wine mignonette (GF)

$16 / $32

$16

SHRIMP COCKTAIL (4)

cocktail sauce, lemon wedge (GF)

$16

Salads

add chicken +6 | add salmon +14 | add shrimp +9 | add crab cake +16

$7 / $14

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

cranberry, pecan, feta, mustard vinaigrette (V, GF)

$7 / $14

CAESAR SALAD

hearts of romaine, preserved lemon, parmesan, onion jam, croutons, creamy caesar dressing (V, GF*)

$7 / $14

$12

THE CARDINAL WEDGE

iceberg round, blue cheese, bacon, red onion, marinated tomatoes, buttermilk dressing (GF)

$12

$7 / $14

GARDEN SALAD

spring mix, strawberries, almond, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette (V, GF)

$7 / $14

$10 / $20

COBB SALAD

spring mix, grilled chicken, bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, avocado, red onion, marinated tomato, honey mustard dressing (GF)

$10 / $20

CHEF’S SEASONAL SOUP

Sandwiches

$18

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

fried chicken breast, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, sriracha aioli, served with fries

$18

CARDINAL SMASH BURGER

cooper sharp american cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce, brioche bun, served with fries (GF*)

$18

$16

CURRIED CHICKPEA SALAD WRAP

curried chickpea salad, bell pepper, cucumber, golden raisins, sundried tomato wrap, served with dressed greens (V)

$16

$14

GOAT CHEESE & MUSHROOM SANDWICH

mushroom, goat cheese, spinach, toasted sourdough, served with fries

$14

$24

LAMB BURGER

goat cheese, pickled onion, cucumber tzatziki, brioche bun, served with fries

$24

Mains

$45

POTATO-CRUSTED HALIBUT

celery root, brown butter grapefruit cream, pear (GF)

$45

$42

SCALLOPS

butternut squash, barley risotto, cashew cream, chimichurri (GF*)

$42

$30

JAIL ISLAND SALMON

parsnip, quinoa, savoy cabbage, vermouth cream

$30

$26

RICOTTA GNOCCHI

house-made ricotta, truffle cream, fennel crumble (V) | add crab +12

$26

$24

ROASTED SAVOY CABBAGE

cashew puree, brown butter, preserved lemon

$24

$28

CAULIFLOWER STEAK

cauliflower tahini puree, sunflower seeds, pickled raisins, pesto

$28

$42

PORK CHOP

sweet creamed corn, bacon braised cabbage, whiskey thyme honey

$42

$40

MALLARD DUCK BREAST

sunchoke puree, bacon roasted brussel sprouts, walnut jam (GF)

$40

$30

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN

steel mill grits, local vegetables, confit garlic

$30

$48

NEW YORK STRIP FRITES

12oz new york strip, truffled wedged potato, compound butter, served with fries

$48

Classic $15

THE 201 COSMOPOLITAN

vodka, pomegranate, lemon, triple sec

ME-ESPRESSO MARTINI

little water distillery spirits, hayday coffee, vanilla

OL'D FASHIONED

bourbon, orange, luxardo syrup, angostura bitters

$15

MANHATTAN COCKTAIL NO.1

rye, carpano antica, black walnut, luxardo cherry

$15

Signature Cocktails $16

AYURVEDIC SOUR

turmeric infused gin, lime, salt

FATHER JOHN

galliano, ginger beer, whiskey, cinnamon

YOUR PRINCESS IS IN ANOTHER CASTLE

peach, citrus, orgeat, vodka, champagne

LA ZARZA

silver tequila, seasonal fruit, lemon

REANIMATOR

mezcal, pineapple, midori, tonic

THAI CHI MASTER

gin, pear syrup, chai tea, lemon

FLANNEL SEASON

prosperity rum, maple syrup, nutmeg

Dessert $13

TIRAMISU MILK PUNCH

little water spirits, chocolate and espresso

RAGAZZA BANALE

vodka, pumpkin syrup, hayday coffee, vanilla

Red

$15 / $55

ODFJELL VINEYARDS | ORZADA

merlot | valle de maipo

$15 / $55

ODFJELL VINEYARDS | ORZADA

malbec | 2019

$15 / $55

$14 / $50

TENUTA RAPITALÀ | NADIR

syrah | 2018

$14 / $50

$13 / $44

ODFJELL VINEYARDS | ARMADOR

cabernet sauvignon | valle de maipo | 2019

$13 / $44

$30 / $150

DARIOUSH | CARAVAN

cabernet sauvignon

$30 / $150

$18 / $70

KLEIN CONSTANTIA | ESTATE

red blend

$18 / $70

$19 / $74

GUNBUN

pinot noir

$19 / $74

$16 / $70

RESTO | RESERVA

rioja | spain | 2016

$16 / $70

White

$24 / $120

GREYWACKE

chardonnay | new zealand | 2018

$24 / $120

$9 / $36

MESTA

verdejo | spain | 2021

$9 / $36

$10 / $40

SOLAS | LAURENT MIGUEL

sauvignon blanc | france | 2021

$10 / $40

SOLAS | LAURENT MIGUEL

viogner | france | 2023

$10 / $40

SOLAS | LAURENT MIGUEL

albarino | france | 2021

$10 / $40

$15 / $60

HUGEL

riesling classic | alsace

$15 / $60

HOSMER WINERY

gruner veltliner | cayuga lake | 2021

$15 / $60

HOSMER WINERY

riesling semi-dry | cayuga lake | 2021

$15 / $60

$14 / $50

HANGING VINE

chardonnay | 2021

$14 / $50

$16 / $60

FAMILLE VINCENT | MARIE ANTOINETTE

pouilly-fuissé | 2022

$16 / $60

Rosé & Sparkling

$14 / $45

MONACI SALENTO | ROSATO KREOS

rosé

$14 / $45

$13 / $42

LAMBERTI | EXTRA DRY (NV)

prosecco rosé

$13 / $42

LAMBERTI | EXTRA DRY (NV)

prosecco

$13 / $42

$10 / $40

MARQUIS DE LA TOUR (NV)

champagne

$10 / $40

House Wine $7/$26

PROVERB

pinot grigio | sauvignon blanc | chardonnay | merlot | cabernet sauvignon

Draft

$10

THE SEED | ROTATIONAL

ask you server | atlantic city, nj

$10

LUDLAM | WATER GUNS & RAINBOWS

ipa 7.5% | ocean view, nj

FOUNDERS | GREEN ZEBRA PUNCH

sour-fruited gose 4.6%

MICHELOB ULTRA

light lager 4.2%

GLASSTOWN I 609

ipa 6.9% | millville, nj

TONEWOOD | FUEGO

ipa 6.2% | barrington, nj

STELLA ARTOIS

lager 5.2%

PINELANDS BREWING | ROTATIONAL

ask you server | little egg harbor, nj

SMITHWICKS

red ale 4.5%

DOWEAST CIDER | ORIGINAL BLEND

cider 5.1% | boston, ma

FORGED

nitro stout 4.2% | dublin, ireland

Craft Cans

CAPE MAY BREWING | COASTAL EVACUATION

dipa 8% | cape may, nj

CAPE MAY BREWING | DEVILS REACH

belgian ale 8.6% | cape may, nj

CAPE MAY BREWING | OKTOBERFEST

marzen 5.8% | cape may, nj

CAPE MAY BREWING | THE GROVE

citrus shandy 3.9% | cape may, nj

EVIL GENIUS | #ADULTING

guava ipa 6.8%

EVIL GENIUS | NO CRYING IN BASEBALL

mango ipa 6%

EVIL GENIUS | STACY’S MOM

citrus ipa 7.5%

3 FLOYDS | ZOMBIE DUST

pale ale 6.5%

ALLAGASH | HOP REACH

ipa 6.8%

PABST BLUE RIBBON

american lager 4.8%

SELTZER

ask your server | white claw, nutrl 4.8%

CANNED COCKTAILS

ask your server | cutwater, red stripe, salt point

Bottles

BUDWEISER

pale lager 5%

BUD LIGHT

light lager 5%

COORS LIGHT

light lager 4.2%

MICHELOB ULTRA

light lager 4.2%

HEINEKEN

pale lager 5%

CORONA EXTRA

mexican lager 4.6%

LAGUNITAS | "IPNA"

non-alcoholic

Beverages

HAYDAY COFFEE CART

costa rican tarrazu • brazilian santos • decaf, french press or pour-over, presented table side

HAYDAY COFFEE

costa rican tarrazu • decaf

$10

MIMOSA

pineapple vanilla • hibiscus strawberry • orange • orange elderflower • grapefruit

$10

$16

BLOODY MARY CART

choose your vodka and a variety of garnishes, presented table side.

$16

premium Spirits +$2

$12

HONEYSUCKLE (ZP)

zero proof gin, vanilla chamomile, lemon

$12

COZY BLANKET (ZP)

zero proof rum & apertif, cinnamon, lemon

$12

HIBISCUS MARGARITA (ZP)

zero proof tequila, hibiscus, lime

$12

Starters

$10

YOGURT & FRESH FRUIT

granola, honey, mint (V)

$10

$12

AVOCADO FRIES

panko & herb-crusted, green goddess dressing (V)

$12

$14

CHICKEN WINGS

choice of: ginger sweet & sour, cranberry merlot bbq, honey buffalo, lemon pepper; served with ranch or blue cheese dressing

$14

$12

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

black pepper hoisin glaze, tofu hummus, mint, thai chili, sesame seeds (V, GF*)

$12

$14

DUCK WINGS

black pepper hoisin glaze, buttermilk, scallion, sesame seeds

$14

$10

CROQUETTE

potato, mozzarella, whipped ricotta, marinated tomato (V)

$10

$16

SHRIMP COCKTAIL (4)

cocktail sauce, lemon wedge (GF)

$16

Eggs

$16

AMERICAN BREAKFAST

two eggs scrambled, home fries, bacon or sausage, white or wheat toast (GF*)

$16

$22

“NEW ENGLAND” BENEDICT

smoked salmon, english muffin, sautéed spinach, hollandaise, everything spice, choice of side

$22

$20

SOUTHERN BENEDICT

buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken, poached eggs, sausage gravy, choice of side

$20

$14

GARDEN OMELET

asparagus, tomato, mushroom, goat cheese, choice of side

$14

$30

STEAK & EGGS

grilled flat iron steak, 2 eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, bordelaise (GF*)

$30

Sweets

served with fresh berries, whipped butter, syrup

$14

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES (V)

$14

$12

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST (V)

$12

Salads

add chicken +6 | add salmon +14 | add shrimp +9 | add crab cake +16

$7 / $14

CAESAR SALAD

hearts of romaine, preserved lemon, parmesan, onion jam, croutons, creamy caesar dressing (V, GF*)

$7 / $14

$12

THE CARDINAL WEDGE

iceberg round, blue cheese, bacon, red onion, marinated tomatoes, buttermilk dressing (GF)

$12

$7 / $14

GARDEN SALAD

spring mix, strawberries, almond, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette (V, GF)

$7 / $14

$10 / $20

COBB SALAD

spring mix, grilled chicken, bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, avocado, red onion, marinated tomato, honey mustard dressing (GF)

$10 / $20

Sandwiches

$14

GOAT CHEESE & MUSHROOM SANDWICH

mushroom, goat cheese, spinach, toasted sourdough, served with fries

$14

$18

CARDINAL SMASH BURGER

cooper sharp american cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce, brioche bun, served with fries (GF*)

$18

$20 GF*

SOUTH JERSEY BURGER

house blend patty, american cheese, egg, bacon, brioche bun, served with fries (GF*)

$20 GF*

$16

CURRIED CHICKPEA SALAD WRAP

curried chickpea salad, bell pepper, cucumber, golden raisins, sundried tomato wrap, served with dressed greens (V)

$16

$18

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

fried chicken breast, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, sriracha aioli, served with fries

$18

Sides $5

HOME FRIES

FRENCH FRIES

DRESSED GREENS

FRUIT

BACON

SAUSAGE

BISCUITS

Happy Hour

Wed–Sun 4–6 pm & 9–10 pm. Available at the bar dine-in only.

$10

Signature & Classic Cocktails

$10

Proverb Wines

Draft and Bottled Beer

Well Drinks

Small Plates

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

black pepper hoisin glaze, tofu hummus, mint, thai chili, sesame seeds (V, GF*)

$10

CHICKEN WINGS

choice of: ginger sweet & sour, cranberry merlot bbq, honey buffalo, lemon pepper; served with ranch or blue cheese dressing

$10

DUCK WINGS

black pepper hoisin glaze, buttermilk, scallion, sesame seeds

$10

CROQUETTE

potato, mozzarella, whipped ricotta, marinated tomato (V)

CRISPY BROCCOLI

fried broccoli florets, scallion, sesame seeds, sweet and sour sauce

$10

SHRIMP COCKTAIL (3)

house cocktail sauce (GF)

$10

CHARCUTERIE

selection of cured meats and cheese served with accompaniments

$10

TRUFFLE FRIES

crispy fries, truffle-infused oil, parmesan garlic aioli

Large Plates $14

add fries +2

CARDINAL SMASH BURGER

cooper sharp american cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce, brioche bun, served with fries (GF*)

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

fried chicken breast, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, sriracha aioli, served with fries

Raw Bar $1 each

OYSTER ON THE HALF SHELL

red wine mignonette, cocktail sauce (GF*)

DRESSED OYSTER

kimchi, bacon, parmesan (GF*)

Kids Menu

Served with crayons & a coloring page

$10

HOT DOG & FRENCH FRIES

$10

CHEESEBURGER & FRENCH FRIES

$10

CHICKEN TENDERS & FRENCH FRIES

$10

PENNE PASTA WITH BUTTER

$10

Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor dining and drinking experience on Cardinal’s cozy patio, located in the heart of Atlantic City. Patio reservations are available Wednesdays & Thursdays; Fridays–Sundays patio seating is first-come, first-serve.

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