Sunday Night Special: Open for Dinner & Happy Hour

Dinner 5–10 pm

Happy Hour 4–6 pm & 9–10 pm

Enjoy Cardinal’s NYE Menu!

January 2–3, 2026, in place of our $45 3-course option

3-Course Menu

$50 pp

+$10 Shareable Starters

Tax, Tip, and Beverage not included.

Regular dinner menu also available!

Enjoy Cardinal’s NYE Menu!

January 2–3, 2026, in place of our $45 3-course option

3-Course Menu

$50 pp

+$10 Shareable Starters

Tax, Tip, and Beverage not included.

Regular dinner menu also available!

CLOSED for New Year’s Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Cardinal!

December 31, 2025
Seatings from 5–9:30 pm

3-Course Menu

$50 pp

+$10 Shareable Starters

Tax, Tip, and Beverage not included

New Year’s Eve 3-Course Menu will be available December 31, 2025 through January 3, 2026, in place of our $45 prix fixe option.

CLOSED for Christmas Day

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Breakfast with 🎅🏻 Santa

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Photos with Santa from 11 am–3 pm
by Ruben Garcia

Full Brunch Menu

Special $5 Kids Menu*

Silver Dollar Pancakes
served with or without chocolate chips

French Toast Log Cabin
santa’s workshop made of texas toast

North Pole Breakfast
scrambled eggs, bacon, toast

*for kids under 8

8th Annual Ugly Sweater 🚌 Jitney Tour

Hosted by Little Water Distillery

Holiday cheer is headed your way! Hop on the Jitney and make a few spirited stops at your favorite spots in the Orange Loop—dust off those truly hideous sweaters and get ready for a festive night out in Atlantic City.

✨ Event Details✨

The fun kicks off at 6:00 PM at the starting location of your choice. 👉 Cardinal, Little Water Distillery, Anchor Rock Club, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, or Bar 32 Chocolate.

Cardinal’s Late Night Happy Hour Menu Available 9-10 pm

FREE Jitneys will run continuously from 6:00–10:00 PM
on Friday, December 19th, making it easy to hop on and hop off at any stop along the route.

Multiple jitneys will be circulating to keep things moving smoothly.

Buddy's Happy Hour 🎄 Cocktail Club

At the Bar

5-6 pm Happy Hour Pricing

We are truly honored to host another Happy Hour in honor of Buddy with Absecon Lighthouse. Buddy was a symbol of cheer and light, turning everyone he met into a cherished friend or acquaintance.

We invite you to gather with friends, old and new, to raise a glass and celebrate Buddy's incredible legacy of love and good cheer.

CLOSED FOR DINNER | PRIVATE EVENT

Open for Brunch 11 am–3 pm

Closed at 4 pm for Private Event

Book your next event at Cardinal

Wine Down Wednesday

A Monthly Wine Tasting Experience 🍷

First Wednesday | 6 PM – 8 PM

Led by our expert sommelier, Meredith, each week will spotlight a different vineyard, exploring its history, terroir, and signature varietals through an intimate guided tasting.

What to Expect:

Handpicked Vineyard of the Week – Featuring exclusive pours from boutique wineries.

Guided Tasting – Learn about tasting notes, food pairings, and winemaking techniques.

Curated Pairings – Small bites designed to complement the featured wines.

Engaging Conversations – A relaxed, social setting perfect for wine lovers of all levels.

Seating is limited, so reserve your spot and wind down with us every month!

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Thanksgiving Eve 🦃 All Night Happy Hour

Happy Hour Menu 4–10 pm

Lounge Bar, Dining Room Bar, Patio (weather permitting)

Wine Down Wednesday

A Weekly Wine Tasting Experience 🍷

Every Wednesday | 6 PM – 8 PM

Led by our expert sommelier, Meredith, each week will spotlight a different vineyard, exploring its history, terroir, and signature varietals through an intimate guided tasting.

What to Expect:

Handpicked Vineyard of the Week – Featuring exclusive pours from boutique wineries.

Guided Tasting – Learn about tasting notes, food pairings, and winemaking techniques.

Curated Pairings – Small bites designed to complement the featured wines.

Engaging Conversations – A relaxed, social setting perfect for wine lovers of all levels.

Reserve your spot and wind down with us every Wednesday!

CLOSED 3-5 PM FOR PRIVATE EVENT

Open for Brunch 11 am–2 pm

Closed at 3-5 pm for Private Event

Open for Dinner at 5 pm

Happy Hour (5-6 pm & 9-10 pm)

Book your next event at Cardinal

Wine Down Wednesday

A Weekly Wine Tasting Experience 🍷

Every Wednesday | 6 PM – 8 PM

Led by our expert sommelier, Meredith, each week will spotlight a different vineyard, exploring its history, terroir, and signature varietals through an intimate guided tasting.

What to Expect:

Handpicked Vineyard of the Week – Featuring exclusive pours from boutique wineries.

Guided Tasting – Learn about tasting notes, food pairings, and winemaking techniques.

Curated Pairings – Small bites designed to complement the featured wines.

Engaging Conversations – A relaxed, social setting perfect for wine lovers of all levels.

Reserve your spot and wind down with us every Wednesday!

Keep Emo Night going and cure your hangover at
🖤 Cardinal’s #sadboi Emo brunch 🔗

Emo Cocktails

Special Menu Items

Chef Brennan’s #sadboi Emo Playlist

Full Brunch Menu

Cocktails

I’m Not Okay (But I’ll Have Another) • 16 ♥︎
espresso tequila martini with cinnamon chili syrup, liquor 43, coffee liquor

The Black Parade • 12
activated charcoal mimosa, blood orange juice, prosecco

Tears Don’t Fall • 16 ♥︎
cold brew, bourbon, vanilla foam, cocoa dust

Sunday Bloody Sunday • 16 ♥︎
classic bloody mary with chili salt, traditional garnish

♥︎ ask for the mocktail version

Mains 

I’ll never afford a house because of this avocado toast • 18 ♥︎
grilled multi-grain bread, mashed avocado, roasted plum tomato jam, 6-minute egg, bean sprouts

WHERE ARE YEW (Sung as Blink 182) • 22
buttermilk fried chicken & black pepper waffles, maple hot honey, butter

I’m sorry for signing every song at emo night • 20
chorizo, crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, poached eggs, chipotle hollandaise

I went to emo night and left with a cool shirt • 14
red velvet pancakes, cream cheese glaze, dark chocolate crumble

I blame Karle Gwen and DJ David Earl • 12
activated charcoal waffle, strawberry rhubarb coulis, cocoa nib brittle

♥︎ ask for the vegan version

Brian’s 🦇 House of Horrors

Horror Films Curated by Brian

10.31 at 9 pm – Creepshow

Playing at Lounge Bar, Dining Room Bar, & Outside Projector (weather permitting)

Happy Hour Food & Drink Specials

#sadboi emo halloween all night (un)happy hour 4-10 pm

emo playlist ’til 9 pm

emo cocktails

Happy Hour Food & Drink Specials

Cardinal Trick-or-Treat 7–10 pm

$5 Signature Spooky Sips

Complimentary Bar Snacks

S’mores at the fire pits

Collect King George III’s coins

Pledge allegiance to the king with 3 coins and
you’re entered to win $100 Cardinal gift card + $20 Hayday gift card

Cardinal 🍬 Trick-or-Treat

7-10 pm | All Three Bars

$5 Signature Spooky Sips

Complimentary Bar Snacks

• Lounge Bar - Herb Marinated Olives and Spiced nuts

• Dining Room Bar- Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Skin Crisps

• Container Bar - Mini Churros with Hot Chocolate

S’mores at the fire pits

Collect King George III’s coins

Pledge allegiance to the king with 3 coins and
you’re entered to win $100 Cardinal gift card + $20 Hayday gift card

#sadboi emo halloween all night (un)happy hour 4-10 pm

emo playlist ’til 9 pm

emo cocktails

Happy Hour Food & Drink Specials

Brian’s House of Horrors 9 pm

Showing: Creepshow

Playing at Lounge Bar, Dining Room Bar, & Outside Projector (weather permitting)

Happy Hour Food & Drink Specials

#sadboi emo halloween 🎃 all night (un)happy hour

Happy Hour Menu 4–10 pm

Emo Cocktails + Chef Brennan’s #sadboi Emo Playlist

Available at Lounge Bar & Dining Room Bar

Cardinal Trick-or-Treat 7–10 pm

$5 Signature Spooky Sips

Complimentary Bar Snacks

S’mores at the fire pits

Collect King George III’s coins

Brian’s House of Horrors 9 pm

Showing: Creepshow

Playing at Lounge Bar, Dining Room Bar, & Outside Projector (weather permitting)

Happy Hour Food & Drink Specials

Wine Down Wednesday

A Weekly Wine Tasting Experience 🍷

Every Wednesday | 6 PM – 8 PM

Led by our expert sommelier, Meredith, each week will spotlight a different vineyard, exploring its history, terroir, and signature varietals through an intimate guided tasting.

What to Expect:

Handpicked Vineyard of the Week – Featuring exclusive pours from boutique wineries.

Guided Tasting – Learn about tasting notes, food pairings, and winemaking techniques.

Curated Pairings – Small bites designed to complement the featured wines.

Engaging Conversations – A relaxed, social setting perfect for wine lovers of all levels.

Reserve your spot and wind down with us every Wednesday!

Go Birds!

EAGLES 🦅 GAME ON 🏈 SOUND ON 🔊

$1 Chicken Wings

choice of:
ginger sweet & sour
cranberry merlot bbq
honey buffalo
lemon pepper

Happy Hour Menu 4-6 & 9-10 pm

Available at Lounge Bar & Patio*

*Patio screens/availability is weather-permitting

Opening at 5pm
for Happy Hour & Dinner

Happy Hour 5–6 pm & 9–10 pm
Dinner 6–10 pm

Closed 11 am–5 pm for a Private Event

Book your next event at Cardinal

Brian’s 🦇 House of Horrors

Horror Films Curated by Brian

Friday’s in October

Enjoy Cardinal’s signature late-night happy hour menu and a horror film at the Lounge Bar.

Showing:

10.24 | 8 PM – The Evil Dead

10.31 | 9 PM– Creepshow

Go Birds!

EAGLES 🦅 GAME ON 🏈 SOUND ON 🔊

$1 Chicken Wings

choice of:
ginger sweet & sour
cranberry merlot bbq
honey buffalo
lemon pepper

Happy Hour Menu 4-6 & 9-10 pm

Available at Lounge Bar & Patio*

*Patio screens/availability is weather-permitting

Brian’s 🦇 House of Horrors

Horror Films Curated by Brian

Friday’s in October | 9 PM

Enjoy Cardinal’s signature late-night happy hour menu and a horror film at the Lounge Bar.

Showing:

10.10 – Pumpkinhead

10.17 – Ghoulies

10.24 – The Evil Dead

10.31 – Creepshow

Wine Down Wednesday

A Weekly Wine Tasting Experience 🍷

Every Wednesday | 6 PM – 8 PM

Led by our expert sommelier, Meredith, each week will spotlight a different vineyard, exploring its history, terroir, and signature varietals through an intimate guided tasting.

What to Expect:

Handpicked Vineyard of the Week – Featuring exclusive pours from boutique wineries.

Guided Tasting – Learn about tasting notes, food pairings, and winemaking techniques.

Curated Pairings – Small bites designed to complement the featured wines.

Engaging Conversations – A relaxed, social setting perfect for wine lovers of all levels.

Reserve your spot and wind down with us every Wednesday!

Brian’s 🦇 House of Horrors

Horror Films Curated by Brian

Friday’s in October | 9 PM

Enjoy Cardinal’s signature late-night happy hour menu and a horror film at the Lounge Bar.

Showing:

10.10 – Pumpkinhead

10.17 – Ghoulies

10.24 – The Evil Dead

10.31 – Creepshow

Go Birds!

EAGLES 🦅 GAME ON 🏈 SOUND ON 🔊

$1 Chicken Wings

choice of:
ginger sweet & sour
cranberry merlot bbq
honey buffalo
lemon pepper

Happy Hour Menu 4-6 & 9-10 pm

Available at Lounge Bar & Patio*

*Patio screens/availability is weather-permitting