Menu — CARDINAL ATLANTIC CITY

Eat. Drink. Make Memories.

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 | VG=Vegan | GF=Gluten Free

Menu Updated 5/20/2026, may not reflect all seasonal changes or current prices.

Dinner Cocktails Wine Beer Brunch Happy Hour Kids

Small Plates

$14

Chicken Wings

choose your style: cranberry merlot bbq, honey buffalo, ginger sweet & sour, or lemon pepper dry rub

$14

$10

Croquettes

potato, whipped ricotta, marinated cherry tomato, sriracha (V)

$10

$14

Fried Brussels Sprouts

tofu hummus, black pepper hoisin, pickled thai chili, mint (VG)

$14

$10

Crispy Zucchini

lemon yogurt, dill, chili crisp (V)

$10

$15

Heirloom Tomato Salad

stracciatella, basil oil, aged balsamic, sea salt, crispy onion (V, GF)

$15

$14

Duck Wings

black pepper hoisin sauce, buttermilk vinaigrette

$14

$22

Sweet Corn Agnolotti

brown butter, ricotta, scallion, toasted hazelnut (V)

$22

$16.50

Grilled Peach & Prosciutto

stracciatella, arugula, honey, black pepper (V)

$16.50

Mid Plates

$34

Seared Scallops

corn purée, pancetta, basil (GF)

$34

$26

Summer Gnocchi

cherry tomato, basil, parmesan, olive oil (V)

$26

$24

Crispy Pork Belly

peach & ginger chutney, pickled shallot, herbs (GF)

$24

$30

Roasted Half Chicken

charred corn succotash, chicken jus, herb salad (GF)

$30

$40

Hanger Steak

chimichurri, fries, smoked salt (GF)

$40

$32

Grilled Branzino

lemon, capers, olive oil, herbs (GF)

$32

$24

Summer Harvest Grain Bowl

farro, roasted vegetables, kale, herb vinaigrette (VG)

$24

$26

Shrimp & Clam Linguine

garlic, lemon, white wine, chili flake

$26

$32

Pan-Seared Salmon

tomato confit, wax beans, bacon jam, basil

$32

Raw Bar

$23

Tuna Crudo

seasonal melon, chili crisp, lime, mint (GF)

$23

$18

Shrimp Ceviche

cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, citrus, coconut curry (GF)

$18

$18 / $36

Oysters on the Half Shell

grilled shishito pepper mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) (half-dozen or dozen)

$18 / $36

$20 / $38

Baked Oysters

spinach and bacon bechamel, parmesan, herbs (half-dozen or dozen)

$20 / $38

$18

Shrimp Cocktail

4 shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon (GF)

$18

Pizza

$14

Classic

mozzarella cheese, san marzano tomato, basil, olive oil (V)

$14

$17

Prosciutto & Truffle

fontina cheese, truffle oil, arugula, prosciutto, fig

$17

$16

Cardinal Pizza

soppressata, san marzano tomato, hot honey, pickled fresno chili, basil

$16

Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with fries, +2 truffle fries. Gluten-free bun available upon request.

$18

Cardinal Smash Burger

2 all-beef patties, cooper sharp american cheese, housemade pickles, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, bacon, mustard, cardinal aioli

$18

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Buttermilk battered chicken breast, pimento cheese, bacon jam, housemade pickles, cardinal aioli

$18

Goat Cheese & Mushroom

sliced sauteed mushrooms, spinach, red onion jam, swiss cheese, sourdough bread (V)

$18

$32

Wagyu Truffle Burrata Burger

8 oz wagyu patty, cardinal aioli, truffle burrata, caramelized onion

$32

$24

Lamb Burger

ground lamb patty, goat cheese, tzatziki, pickled red onion

$24

Salads

Add chicken +6, salmon + 14, shrimp +18

$14 / $18

Caesar Salad

romaine, caesar dressing, preserved lemon, red onion jam, sourdough croutons (small or large)

$14 / $18

$12 / $16

Garden Salad

seasonal fruit, balsamic vinaigrette, sliced almonds, goat cheese (V) (small or large)

$12 / $16

$20 / $28

Cobb Salad

spring mix, honey mustard, hard-boiled egg, red onion, marinated cherry tomato, grilled chicken breast, sliced avocado, blue cheese, bacon (small or large)

$20 / $28

Summer Cocktails $17

By Meredith

Green Tides Remember

White Rum, Lime Olio, Matcha, Mint

By Meredith

By Juan

Smoke Wrote Your Name

Mezcal, Tamarind, Habanero

By Juan

By Elise

Ode To A Dying Summer

Tequila, Ancho Verde, Jalapeño, Watermelon

By Elise

By Brian

Boardwalk Gold

Bourbon, Apry, Honey, Lemon, Italicus

By Brian

By Manny

She Spoke In Petals

Gin, Lillet, Cointreau, Lemon, Lychee, Ginger

By Manny

By Elise

Pale Gold, Soft Cold

Gin, St Germain, Domaine De Canton, Pear, Lemon,Vanilla

By Elise

By Meredith

Love Letter Left Unsent

Vodka, Peach, Jasmine, Ginger

By Meredith

By Brian

Evening On The Oolong Sea

Soju, Kiwi Lemongrass Olio, Lime, St Germain

By Brian

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

Dessert $17

Orange Cream Milk Punch

Cognac, Vanilla, Triple Sec, Creme De Cacao, Lemon, Coffee

Mi-Espresso

Little Water Distillery Spirits, Green Walnut, Coffee, Vanilla

Industry Favorites

$10

Game Changer

Green Chartreuse, Fernet Branca

$10

City Wide

Any Local Canned Beer, Little Water Distillery Whitecap Whiskey

$10

$50

Chartruese Flight

$50

Red

$13 / $52

Odfjell Vineyards | orzada

Merlot | Valle De Maipo

$13 / $52

Odfjell Vineyards | Armador

Cabernet Sauvignon | Valle De Maipo | 2019

$13 / $52

$12 / $48

Tenuta Rapitalà | Nadir

Syrah | 2018

$12 / $48

$22 / $88

Darioush | Caravan

Cabernet Sauvignon | California | 2019

$22 / $88

$13 / $52

Gunbun

Cabernet Sauvignon | California | 2022

$13 / $52

Gunbun

Pinot Noir | California | 2021

$13 / $52

$12 / $48

Reto | Reserva

Tempranillo | Spain | 2016

$12 / $48

$14 / $56

Hanging Vine

Pinot Noir | California | 2021

$14 / $56

$16 / $60

Morino

Chianti Classico | Italy | 2022

$16 / $60

White

$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

Hugel

Riesling Classic | Alsace

$13 / $52

$12 / $48

Hosmer Winery

Gruner Veltliner | Cayuga Lake | 2021

$12 / $48

Hosmer Winery

Riesling Semi-Dry | Cayuga Lake | 2021

$12 / $48

$10 / $40

Hanging Vine

Chardonnay | 2021

$10 / $40

$13 / $52

Famille Vincent | Marie Antoinette

Pouilly-Fuissé | 2022

$13 / $52

Rosé & Sparkling

$10 / $40

Lamberti | Extra Dry (NV)

Prosecco

$10 / $40

Lamberti | Extra Dry (NV)

Prosecco Rosé

$10 / $40

$12 / $48

Quady | Electra

Moscato

$12 / $48

Monaci Salento | Rosato Kreos

Rosé

$12 / $48

$8 / $32

House Champagne | Brut

$8 / $32

House Wine

$8 / $26

Proverb

$8 / $26

Draft

Ludlam | Water Guns & Rainbows

IPA | 7.5%

Michelob Ultra

Lager | 4.2%

$10

Maine | Lunch

IPA | 7% | Freeport, ME

$10

Tonewood | Fuego 7

IPA | 6.2% | Barrington, NJ

Stella Artois

Lager | 5.2%

The Seed | Rotational

(Ask Your Server) | Atlantic City, NJ

Von C | Ramble Through The Bramble

Sour Ale 5.8%

Allagash | White

Wheatbeir 4.8% Portland, Me

Smithwicks

Red Ale 4.5%

Golden Road Brewing | Mango Cart

wheat ale | 4%

Downeast Cider | original Blend

Cider | 5.1% | Boston, MA

Guinness

Nitro Stout | 4.2% | Dublin, Ireland

Bottles

Heineken

Pale Lager | 5%

Budweiser

Pale Lager | 5%

Bud Light

Light Lager | 5%

Miller Light

Light Lager | 4.2%

Michelob Ultra

Light Lager | 4.2%

Corona Extra

Mexican Lager | 4.6%

Modelo Negra

Amber Lager | 5.4%

Modelo

Pilsner | 4.4%

Lagunitas | "IPNA"

Non-Alcoholic

Beverages

Hayday Coffee

Costa Rican Tarrazu • Decaf

$12

Mimosa Flight

Daily Selection of Juices

$12

$16

Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary

+ up for premium vodka

$16

Small Plates

$14

Chicken Wings

choose your style: cranberry merlot bbq, honey buffalo, ginger sweet & sour, or lemon pepper dry rub

$14

$10

Croquettes

potato, whipped ricotta, marinated cherry tomato, sriracha (V)

$10

$14

Fried Brussels Sprouts

tofu hummus, black pepper hoisin, pickled thai chili, mint (VG)

$14

$10

Crispy Zucchini

lemon yogurt, dill, chili crisp (V)

$10

$15

Heirloom Tomato Salad

stracciatella, basil oil, aged balsamic, sea salt, crispy onion (V, GF)

$15

$14

Duck Wings

black pepper hoisin sauce, buttermilk vinaigrette

$14

$16.50

Grilled Peach & Prosciutto

stracciatella, arugula, honey, black pepper (V)

$16.50

Mains

$18

American Breakfast

2 eggs any style, homefries, bacon or sausage, white or wheat toast

$18

$24

New England Benedict

smoked salmon,poached egg, english muffin, sauteed spinach, hollandaise, everything spice choice of side

$24

Southern Benedict

fried chicken, buttermilk biscuit, sunny side up eggs, sausage gravy choice of side

$24

$22

Pork Belly Benedict

crispy pork belly, poached egg,english muffin, hollandaise, choice of side

$22

$18

Garden Omelette

spinach, tomato, mushroom, goat cheese, choice of side (GF)

$18

$24

Smoked Salmon Omelette

egg whites, house smoked salmon, feta cheese, spinach, choice of side (GF)

$24

$22

Summer Harvest Grain Bowl

farro, roasted vegetables, kale, herb vinaigrette (VG)

$22

$14

Chicken & Waffles

fried chicken, belgian waffle, 2 eggs any style, honey glaze

$14

$26

Avocado Toast

fresh mashed avocado, grilled sourdough, crab, marinated tomato, pesto, poached egg

$26

Sweets

$14

Lemon Ricotta Pancake

honey butter, fresh berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup

$14

$10

Belgian Waffle

freshberries, powdered sugar, maple syrup

$10

$14

Croissant French Toast

pecans, caramel sauce, fresh berries, maple syrup

$14

Raw Bar

$18 / $36

Oysters on the Half Shell

grilled shishito pepper mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) (half-dozen or dozen)

$18 / $36

$20 / $38

Baked Oysters

spinach and bacon bechamel, parmesan, herbs (half-dozen or dozen)

$20 / $38

$18

Shrimp Cocktail

4 shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon (GF)

$18

Pizza

Add a fried egg +2

$14

Classic

mozzarella cheese, san marzano tomato, basil, olive oil (V)

$14

$17

Prosciutto & Truffle

fontina cheese, truffle oil, arugula, prosciutto, fig

$17

$16

Cardinal Pizza

soppressata, san marzano tomato, hot honey, pickled fresno chili, basil

$16

Salads

Add chicken +6, salmon + 14, shrimp +18

$14 / $18

Caesar Salad

romaine, caesar dressing, preserved lemon, red onion jam, sourdough croutons (small or large)

$14 / $18

$12 / $16

Garden Salad

seasonal fruit, balsamic vinaigrette, sliced almonds, goat cheese (V) (small or large)

$12 / $16

$20 / $28

Cobb Salad

spring mix, honey mustard, hard-boiled egg, red onion, marinated cherry tomato, grilled chicken breast, sliced avocado, blue cheese, bacon (small or large)

$20 / $28

Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with fries, +2 truffle fries. Gluten-free bun available upon request.

$16

The B.E.C.

Toasted croissant bun, cooper sharp american cheese, scrambled egg, bacon jam, choice of side

$16

$18

Cardinal Smash Burger

2 all-beef patties, cooper sharp american cheese, housemade pickles, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, bacon, mustard, cardinal aioli

$18

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

buttermilk battered chicken breast, pimento cheese, bacon jam, housemade pickles, cardinal aioli

$18

Goat Cheese & Mushroom

sauteed mushrooms, spinach, red onion jam, swiss cheese, sourdough bread (V)

$18

$32

Wagyu Truffle Burrata Burger

8 oz wagyu patty, cardinal aioli, truffle burrata, caramelized onion

$32

$24

Lamb Burger

ground lamb patty, goat cheese, tzatziki, pickled red onion

$24

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

Cocktails

$10

Proverb Wines

Odjfell Wines

Draft And Bottled Beer

Well Drinks

Small Plates

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Black Pepper Hoisin Glaze, Tofu Hummus, Mint, Thai Chili, Sesame Seeds (V)

$10

Chicken Wings

Choice Of: Ginger Sweet & Sour, Cranberry Merlot BBQ, Honey Buffalo, Lemon Pepper

$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

Sunchoke Chips

Crispy Sunchokes, Malt Mayo

Truffle Fries

Crispy Fries, Truffle-Infused Oil, Parmesan Garlic Aioli

Large Plates $14

Cardinal Smash Burger

Cooper Sharp American Cheese, Sriracha Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Bacon

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

Dressed Oyster

Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan

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, weather-permitting, on Wednesdays & Thursdays; on Fridays–Sundays, patio seating is first-come, first-served.