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It’s been a while since we have dined at The Ebbitt Room. It hasn’t skipped a beat — which is no surprise, when you have the award-winning Executive Chef Jason Hanin at the helm.

My wife Margie are in Cape May, New Jersey and we previously made a reservation to dine at The Ebbitt Room, located inside The Virginia Hotel.

The Virginia is tucked away on Jackson Street, it’s the standard for boutique luxury in Cape May — where it is an impeccably restored 1879 landmark building.

The Virginia Hotel photo.The Virginia Hotel photo.Jason Hanin — Executive ChefThe Virginia Hotel — Executive Chef Jason HaninThe Virginia Hotel — Executive Chef Jason Hanin

In 2025, The New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association awarded Executive Chef Jason Hanin of The Ebbitt Room in Cape May as Chef of The Year.

Our Dinner From Last Night, With Actual Photos From Our Meal

The attention to detail and the quality of the elevated fine farm-fresh dining was magnificent.

Margie’s Salad — Heirloom Tomato & Melon SaladHarry Hurley photo.Harry Hurley photo.

Includes:

Cucumber, red onion, shiso, shoyu-plum vinaigrette. the presentation what’s World class. It highlights Chef Hanin’s talent.

Margie’s Entreé — Roasted ChickenHarry Hurley photo.Harry Hurley photo.

Includes:

Beach Plum Farms greens, peaches, onion, pomegranate, pita, herb pan jus.

My Meal — Shrimp Cocktail & Snow Crab ClawsHarry Hurley photo.Harry Hurley photo.Harry Hurley photo.Harry Hurley photo.

I ordered from the Raw Bar section of the menu.

My selections came with 4 Jumbo Shrimp and 6 Snow Crab Claws.

Each Shrimp was four nice sized bites each.

They were fresh and prepared perfectly.

Our Desserts:

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Margie had a homemade blueberry tart and I had the homemade vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. It was the finest ice cream that I have ever had. So creamy and rich with flavor.

The Ebbitt Room Is Award-WinningOpenTable & KAYAK Top 100 Hotel Restaurants — 2025: The Ebbitt Room was named among the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in the United States.Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — 2026: The Ebbitt Room’s wine program received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2026. It also received the award in 2025 and 2024.Jason Hanin is the 2025 New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association (NJRHA) Chef of the Year for his dynamic and creative farm-to-table program at The Ebbitt Room.In Conclusion:Harry Hurley photo.Harry Hurley photo.

We had a great experience last night in The Ebbitt Room. Everything from the quality of the meal, to the elegant ambience.

If you want a nice gift for a loved one, get them a gift card and treat them to something very special.

Bonus PhotoThe Virginia Hotel photo.The Virginia Hotel photo.

This 20 Ounce Cowboy Ribeye Steak has my Grandson Noah’s “name” all over it. It’s served bone-in, with a daily vegetable, and calabrian chili butter.

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