Make Memories at Cardinal
Weather permitting, 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 11/26/2025, may not reflect all seasonal changes
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Cardinal!
3-Course Shared Menu
$100 for Two
+1/2 priced wine bottle selections
February 14, 2026
Seatings from 5–9:30 pm
Valentine’s Day 3-Course Menu will be available February 14 & 15, 2026, in place of our $45 3-Course Special.
Fixed price excludes Tax, Tip, and Beverage. Wine bottle special excludes Proverb.
$45 3-Course Dinner
Available Weds–Sat, 5 pm to Close
Choose 1
Appetizer
Soup • Duck Wings • Brussels Sprouts • Chicken Wings • Croquettes • Caesar Salad • Garden Salad
Choose 1
Choose 1
Main
Salmon • Ricotta Gnocchi • Cauliflower Steak • Truffle Burratta Burger
Choose 1
Choose 1
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake • Cheesecake
Choose 1
Starters
$12
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
black pepper hoisin glaze, tofu hummus, mint, thai chili, sesame seeds (V, GF*)
$12
$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
$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
$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
$8
CHEF’S SEASONAL SOUP
$8
Sandwiches
$18
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
fried chicken breast, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, sriracha aioli, served with fries
$18
$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, blueberry, lime, triple sec
AYURVEDIC SOUR
turmeric-infused gin, lime, salt
OL'D FASHIONED
bourbon, orange, luxardo syrup, angostura bitters
MANHATTAN COCKTAIL NO.2
sazerac rye, amaro, maraschino cherry, chocolate bitters, cherry
Signature Cocktails $16
WINTER ON THE HIGH SEAS
goslings rum, ancho reyes, amaro
THAT DILL THOUGH
vodka, dill, lemon, granny smith apple, prosecco
BEAM ME UP BISCOTTI
reposado, feretti biscotti, amaretto, maraska green walnut
THE ALCHEMIST
mezcal, lime, amaro eroilo, yellow chartreuse
BACON VIEUX CARRE
bacon fat washed bourbon, carpano, apry liquor, benedictine
SPICE TRADE
bourbon, allspice dram, lime, brown sugar, egg white
FIGURE OF SPEECH
gin, port wine, cinnamon & fig simple, lemon
Dessert $17
TIRAMISU MILK PUNCH
little water distillery spirits, chocolate, espresso
MI-ESPRESSO
little water distillery spirits, green walnut, coffee, vanilla
Industry Favorites
10
GAME CHANGER
green chartreuse, frenet branca
10
$10
CITY WIDE
any local canned beer, little water distillery whitecap whiskey
$10
$50
CHARTRUESE FLIGHT
$50
Canned $10
$10
CUTWATER
• Lime Margarita • Pineapple Margarita • Vodka Mule • Long Island Iced Tea • Piña Colada
$10
RED STRIPE
• Tropical • Grapefruit
SALT POINT
• Margarita • Cape Cod • Greyhound • Highball
Red
$15
/
$55
ODFJELL VINEYARDS | ORZADA
merlot | valle de maipo
$15
/
$55
$13
/
$44
ODFJELL VINEYARDS | ARMADOR
cabernet sauvignon | valle de maipo | 2019
$13
/
$44
$14
/
$50
TENUTA RAPITALÀ | NADIR
syrah | 2018
$14
/
$50
$22
/
$110
DARIOUSH | CARAVAN
cabernet sauvignon | california | 2019
$22
/
$110
$18
/
$74
KLEIN CONSTANTIA | ESTATE
red blend | south africa | 2021
$18
/
$74
$16
/
$70
GUNBUN
cabernet sauvignon | california | 2022
$16
/
$70
$16
/
$70
GUNBUN
pinot noir | california | 2021
$16
/
$70
$16
/
$70
RETO | RESERVA
tempranillo | spain | 2016
$16
/
$70
$14
/
$50
HANGING VINE
pinot noir | california | 2021
$14
/
$50
White
$10
/
$40
MESTA
verdejo | spain | 2021
$10
/
$40
$10
/
$40
SOLAS | LAURENT MIQUEL
sauvignon blanc | france | 2021
$10
/
$40
$12
/
$48
SOLAS | LAURENT MIQUEL
viognier | france | 2023
$12
/
$48
$13
/
$52
SOLAS | LAURENT MIQUEL
albarino | france | 2021
$13
/
$52
$15
/
$60
HUGEL
riesling classic | alsace
$15
/
$60
$15
/
$60
HOSMER WINERY
gruner veltliner | cayuga lake | 2021
$15
/
$60
$14
/
$50
HOSMER WINERY
riesling semi-dry | cayuga lake | 2021
$14
/
$50
$14
/
$50
HANGING VINE
chardonnay | 2021
$14
/
$50
$16
/
$60
FAMILLE VINCENT | MARIE ANTOINETTE
pouilly-fuissé | 2022
$16
/
$60
Rosé & Sparkling
$13
/
$42
LAMBERTI | EXTRA DRY (NV)
prosecco
$13
/
$42
$13
/
$42
LAMBERTI | EXTRA DRY (NV)
prosecco rosé
$13
/
$42
$14
/
$45
MONACI SALENTO | ROSATO KREOS
rosé
$14
/
$45
$20
/
$100
CHAMPAGNE COLLERY | BRUT
pinot noir - chardonnay
$20
/
$100
$8
/
$28
HOUSE CHAMPAGNE | BRUT
$8
/
$28
House Wine
$8
/
$26
PROVERB
merlot | cabernet sauvignon | pinot grigio | sauvignon blanc | chardonnay | rosé
$8
/
$26
Draft
$10
THE SEED | ROTATIONAL
ask you server | atlantic city, nj
$10
$8
LUDLAM | WATER GUNS & RAINBOWS
ipa 7.5% | ocean view, nj
$8
$8
OMMEGANG | DREAM PATCH
sour ale 6%
$8
$6
MICHELOB ULTRA
lager 4.2%
$6
$12
MAINE | LUNCH
ipa, 7% | freeport, me
$12
$7
TONEWOOD | FUEGO
ipa 6.2% | barrington, nj
$7
$6
STELLA ARTOIS
lager 5.2%
$6
$8
LEXINGTON BREWING | TART CHERRY
bourbon barrel |8%
$8
ALLAGASH | WHITE
witbier 4.8% | portland, me
$7
SMITHWICKS
red ale 4.5%
$7
$7
DOWEAST CIDER | ORIGINAL BLEND
cider 5.1% | boston, ma
$7
$8
GUINNESS
nitro stout 4.2% | dublin, ireland
$8
Craft Cans
$8
CAPE MAY BREWING | COASTAL EVACUATION
dipa 8% | cape may, nj
$8
$8
CAPE MAY BREWING | DEVILS REACH
belgian ale 8.6% | cape may, nj
$8
$8
EVIL GENIUS | #ADULTING
guava ipa 6.8%
$8
$8
EVIL GENIUS | NO CRYING IN BASEBALL
mango ipa 6%
$8
$8
EVIL GENIUS | STACY’S MOM
citra ipa 7.5%
$8
$8
3 FLOYDS | ZOMBIE DUST
pale ale 6.5%
$8
$8
LUDLAM | PAPER TIGERS
ipa 4.5%
$8
$18
LUDLAM | I REALLY LIKE NJ
pale ale 5%
$18
$10
LUDLAM | THUNDER JACKET
milk stout 8%
$10
SLACK TIDE BREWING | MONKEY FACE
stout 5.3%
$5
PABST BLUE RIBBON
american lager 4.8%
$5
$8
WHITE CLAW | MANGO, PEACH, BLACK CHERRY
seltzer 4.8%
$8
NUTRL | ORANGE, PINEAPPLE
seltzer 4.8%
$8
GO BREWING | NON-ALCHOLIC
sour nipa 0%
$8
Bottles
$6
HEINEKEN
pale lager 5%
$6
$5
BUDWEISER
pale lager 5%
$5
$5
BUD LIGHT
light lager 5%
$5
$5
COORS LIGHT
light lager 4.2%
$5
$5
MICHELOB ULTRA
light lager 4.2%
$5
$6
CORONA EXTRA
mexican lager 4.6%
$6
$7
MODELO NEGTA
amber lager 5.4%
$7
$7
MODELO
pilsner 4.4%
$7
$8
LAGUNITAS | "IPNA"
non-alcoholic
$8
Rye
MINOR CASE
america
SAZERAC RYE
america
ANGEL'S ENVY | RYE
america
Scotch
GLENFIDDICH | 12
scotland
MACALLAN
scotland
CRAIGELLACHIE | 13
scotland
BALVENIE | 12
scotland
BALVENIE | 14
scotland
LAPHROAIG | 10
scotland
LAPHROAIG | SELECT
scotland
DEWAR'S
scotland
Bourbon
FOUR ROSES | SINGL
america
BUFFALO TRACE
america
ELIJAH CRAIG
america
Whiskey
LITTLE WATER DISTILLERY | WHITECAP
atlantic city, nj
ANGEL’S ENVY
america
BASIL HAYDEN
america
DICKLE
america
MAKERS MARK
america
YELLOWSTONE | SINGLE
america
SEAGRAMS
america
TULAMORE DEW
ireland
JAMESON
ireland
GREEN SPOT
ireland
YELLOW SPOT
ireland
KNOB CREEK
america
JOHNNIE WALKER
america
JACK DANIEL’S
america
Beverages
$8
HAYDAY COFFEE CART
costa rican tarrazu • brazilian santos • decaf, french press or pour-over, presented table side
$8
$5
HAYDAY COFFEE
costa rican tarrazu • decaf
$5
$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
$12
COZY BLANKET (ZP)
zero proof rum & apertif, cinnamon, lemon
$12
$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
$6
Proverb Wines
$6
$9
Odjfell Wines
$9
$5
Draft and Bottled Beer
$5
$5
Well Drinks
$5
Small Plates
$6
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
black pepper hoisin glaze, tofu hummus, mint, thai chili, sesame seeds (V, GF*)
$6
$10
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
choice of: ginger glaze, cranberry bbq, lemon pepper, or buffalo
$10
$10
DUCK WINGS
black pepper hoisin glaze, buttermilk, scallion, sesame seeds
$10
$6
CROQUETTE
potato, mozzarella, whipped ricotta, marinated tomato (V)
$6
$6
CRISPY BROCCOLI
fried broccoli florets, scallion, sesame seeds, sweet and sour sauce
$6
$10
SHRIMP COCKTAIL (3)
house cocktail sauce (GF)
$10
$4
SUNCHOKE CHIPS
crispy sunchokes, malt mayo
$4
$6
TRUFFLE FRIES
crispy fries, truffle-infused oil, parmesan garlic aioli
$6
$4
SUNCHOKE CHIPS
crispy sunchoke chips, malt mayo
$4
Large Plates $14
add fries +2
CARDINAL SMASH BURGER
cooper sharp american cheese, sriracha aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon (GF*)
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
fried chicken breast, red onion jam, bread and butter pickles, honey buffalo sauce
Raw Bar $1.25 each
OYSTER ON THE HALF SHELL
grilled shishito pepper migonette, cocktail sauce (GF*)
DRESSED OYSTER
spinach, bacon, parmesan (GF*)
Kids Menu
Served with crayons & a coloring page
$10
HOT DOG & FRENCH FRIES
$10
$10
CHEESEBURGER & FRENCH FRIES
$10
$10
CHICKEN TENDERS & FRENCH FRIES
$10
$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.
