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The Merion Inn
106 Decatur St
Cape May, NJ 08204
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2021 Dinner and Dessert
Early Diner Prix Fixe
Mother's Day
2021 Dinner and Dessert
Dinner & Cocktails from 5:00 p.m. (closed Wednesdays) Outdoor dining and limited indoor dining Executive Chef Glenn Turner
Starters
Shrimp Cocktail
$15.00Cape May Scallops Wrapped In Bacon
$17.00
chive-horseradish cream, fig jam
Fried Chesapeake Oysters
$15.00
chipotle-lime rémoulade, fresh jalapeño
Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
$13.00
with citrus aioli
Smoked Salmon Terrine
$12.00
horseradish cream, fried capers, sliced red onions, toasted croustades
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
$18.00
chipotle-lime rémoulade, corn & tomato salsa
Gnocchi with Duck Confit and Grilled Asparagus
$14.00
with toasted walnuts, spring onions shaved Grana Padano cheese
Escargot Sautéed with Crimini Mushrooms, and Brandied Cream Sauce
$15.00
in a puff pastry shell
Arugula-Radicchio Salad with Marinated Fresh Mozzarella
$12.00
blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$11.00
chopped romaine, house croutons, shaved Parmesan, anchovies (optional)
Classic Wedge Salad
$12.00
crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, Merion blue cheese dressing
Garden Salad
$9.00
mixed greens, veggies, choice of dressing
French Onion Soup with Melted Gruyère and Provolone Cheeses
$13.00
over toasted crouton
New England Clam Chowder
$10.00Chef's Soup of the Day
$9.00Express Dinners
$23. Small portion entrée or sandwich, specified sides, small green salad & a mini-dessert--served all at once! (express dinners are not available on Saturday evenings after 6 pm)
Grilled Salmon with Miso-Ginger Marinade (4 oz.)
Asian vegetables and purple sticky rice
Grilled Chicken Breast (4 oz.)
fresh seasonal vegetable, mashed potatoes, herb pistou
Boneless Beef Short Rib Sandwich
crispy fried shallots, horseradish cream and waffle fries
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion, waffle fries
Roasted Delicata Squash Stuffed with Tabbouleh And Veggies
served with babaganoush, blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted corn-tomato salsa, tomatillo drizzle
Entrées
Pan-Seared Cape May Scallops with Bacon-Caramel Sauce
$35.00
farro "risotto", crispy Brussels sprouts with whole grain mustard vinaigrette
Grilled Salmon with Ginger-White Miso Marinade
$28.00
Asian vegetables, purple sticky rice
Grilled Local Swordfish with Chili-Lime Glaze
$29.00
quinoa pilaf, tomatillo salsa
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes
$38.00
chipotle-lime rémoulade, corn and tomato salsa, choice of sides
Flounder Francaise
$32.00
lemon-caper beurre blanc, choice of sides
Chicken Francaise
$28.00
lemon-caper beurre blanc, choice of sides
Fettuccine Bolognese
$23.00
with shaved Grana Padano
Grilled Pork Chop "Al Pastor" with Pineapple-Guajillo Chile Sauce
$29.00
with southwestern creamed corn with chorizo and poblano chiles, and roasted fingerling potatoes
Boneless Beef Short Ribs
$29.00
roasted carrots and onions, mashed potatoes and a rich red wine sauce
Filet Mignon (6 oz.)
$35.00
with Cabernet demi-glace and choice of sides
Prime NY Strip Steak (12 oz.)
$42.00
with Cabernet demi-glace and choice of sides
Black Angus Prime Rib AU Jus (Limited Quantity)
choice of sides
- Queen Cut (12 oz.) $36.00
- Whole Eye (16 oz.) $46.00
Roasted Delicata Squash Stuffed with Tabbouleh and Veggies
$25.00
with babaganoush, blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted corn-tomato salsa, tomatillo drizzle Pescatores and Carnivores
- Add a 4 oz. Portion of Grilled Chicken Breast
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp
- $10.00
- Add Cape May Scallops
- $15.00
- Add Grilled Salmon
- $7.00
"No-Frills" Seafood
includes two sides, and cocktail or tartar sauce on request
Scallops
$32.00
pan-seared, fried, broiled or scampi-style
Gulf Shrimp
$26.00
pan-seared, fried, broiled or scampi-style
Shrimp and Scallops Combination
$29.00
pan-seared, fried, broiled or scampi-style
Flounder
$29.00
fried or broiled
Salmon
$26.00
grilled or broiled
Merion Inn Classics
Generations of Cape May locals and visitors have returned again and again for these Delaware-Chesapeake Bay regional specialties. Find out why! Merion Inn classics are served with choice of sides (see "included sides" below)
Merion Crab Imperial
$35.00Merion Lobster Imperial
$40.00
lobster mixed with crab imperial, like stuffed lobster tail without the shell!
Flounder Stuffed with Crab Imperial
$40.00Merion Stuffed Lobster Tail
$50.00
chunks of lobster tail mixed with crab imperial, broiled in the shell
Plain Lobster Tail
$49.00Merion Surf and Turf
$50.00
4 oz. filet mignon with a 6 oz. Merion stuffed lobster tail. Add $7 for 6 oz. filet instead of 4 oz. filet with surf & turf
Plain Surf and Turf
$49.00
4 oz. filet mignon with a 6 oz. plain lobster tail. Add $7 for 6 oz. filet instead of 4 oz. filet with surf & turf
Additional Preparations for Steaks and Seafood
Blackened
add $2
Blue Cheese
add $2
Lemon-Caper Beurre Blanc
add $2
AU Poivre
green peppercorns, cognac, cream, Dijon mustard (add $3)
Scampi-Style with 3 Shrimp
(add $13) garlic, white wine, herbs, extra virgin olive oil
Included Sides
entrées specifying "choice of sides" include two of the following
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
Coleslaw
Merion Potato Cup
Mashed Potatoes
Waffle Fries
Rice Pilaf
À La Carte Sides
Grilled Asparagus
$8.00Green Beans
$8.00
sautéed or steamed
Sautéed Mushrooms
$8.00
with sherry & garlic
Asian Vegetables
$8.00
sautéed snow peas, Napa cabbage, onions, red peppers, carrots with sesame oil and tamari
Waffle Fries
$6.00Baked Potato
$4.00
with sour cream
Kids Menu
$10.includes beverage
Chicken Fingers
with waffle fries
Hot Dog
with waffle fries
Pasta
with butter or marinara sauce
Desserts
$9. All desserts except ice cream are made on the premises; "gf" means gluten-free
Crème Brulée
gluten-free
Nigella Lawson Cheesecake
sour cream glaze
Warm Apple Crumble with Oatmeal Pecan Topping and Vanilla Ice Cream
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Whipped Cream
Fudgy Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Chips and Vanilla Ice Cream
Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
in a mini trifle bowl
Chocolate Pots De Crème with Whipped Cream
mini size in espresso cup $5
gluten-free
Fresh Berries
with or without whipped cream
gluten-free
Featured Drinks
Cappuccino
$5.00Espresso
- Single $4.00
- Double $5.00
French Press Coffee
- For Two $7.00
- For Four $12.00
Dessert Wines
Nivolo Moscato d'Asti, Chiarlo (Italy)
- Half Bottle $32.00
Prosecco
- Split (187 Ml) $10.00
- Bottle (750 Ml) $35.00
Coffee Drinks
$9 each
Irish Coffee
with Irish whiskey
Merion Coffee
with Bailey's & Grand Marnier
Mexican Coffee
with Kahlua
Nutty Irishman Coffee
with Bailey's & Frangelica
Italian Coffee
with Amaretto or Sambuca
Keoke Coffee
with brandy and dark Crème de Cacao
Dutch Coffee
with white Crème de Menthe and Crème de Cacao
3 Course Prix Fixe Menu
$29 if seated between 5:00 and 5:15 Beverages, tax and gratuity not included
Appetizers
Garden Salad
mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, croutons (optional), choice of dressing
Caesar Salad
shaved Parmesan, creamy Caesar dressing, croutons (optional), whole anchovies (optional)
New England Clam Chowder
Soup of the Day
Smoked Salmon Terrine
horseradish cream, fried capers, sliced red onion, toasted croustades
Entrées
Grilled Salmon with Ginger-White Miso Marinade
Asian vegetables (sautéed snow peas, Napa cabbage, onions, red peppers and carrots with sesame oil and tamari), purple sticky rice
Chicken Francaise
fresh vegetable, Merion potato cup, lemon caper beurre blanc
Fettuccine Bolognese
with shaved Grana Padano
Boneless Beef Short Ribs
braised carrots and onions, mashed potatoes, rich red wine sauce
Roasted Delicata Squash Stuffed with Tabbouleh And Veggies
With babaganoush, blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted corn-tomato salsa, tomatillo drizzle. Carnivores and pescatarians: if you wish, add a 4 oz. portion of grilled salmon or chicken breast
Appetizers
New England Clam Chowder
Tomato-Basil Bisque
Arugula Salad with Sundried Tomatoes, Toasted Pignoli Nuts, Shaved Parmesan
roasted garlic vinaigrette
Chilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
with citrus aioli
Smoked Salmon Terrine
horseradish cream, fried capers, sliced red onions, toasted croustades
Manchego Cheese and Sliced Cured Chorizo
grapes, marcona almonds, crackers
Brunch Entrées
Seated 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mother's Day Brunch Special Cocktail – Mimosa or Bloody Mary $6!
Classic Eggs Benedict with Canadian Bacon and Hollandaise
toasted English muffin, home fries and fresh fruit garnish
- À La Carte $15.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $27.00
Belgian Waffles with Fresh Fruit
pure maple syrup and whipped butter
- À La Carte $13.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $25.00
- Add Bacon or Link Sausage
- $5.00
Southern Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
home fries, fruit garnish
- À La Carte $13.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $25.00
Sesame Bagel with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
sliced tomato, red onion, fruit garnish
- À La Carte $15.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $27.00
Monte Cristo Strata
baked ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and brioche custard, with lightly-dressed Spring mix
- À La Carte $12.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $25.00
Caesar Salad
house croutons, shaved Parmesan, creamy Caesar dressing
- À La Carte $11.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $23.00
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $6.00
- Add Cocktail Shrimp
- $10.00
Crab Cake Sandwich
chipotle-lime remoulade or tartar sauce, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato and red onion, waffle fries
- À La Carte $18.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $18.00
Sliced Prime Rib Sandwich
toasted brioche roll, roasted garlic aioli, waffle fries (horseradish cream or au jus on request)
- À La Carte $19.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $31.00
Mother's Day Prix Fixe Dinner Entrées
served all day; regular menu also available
Steak and Cake - Grilled Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce and Maryland Crab Cake
grilled asparagus, whipped potatoes
- À La Carte $43.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $55.00
Grilled Local Swordfish with Chili-Lime Glaze
quinoa pilaf, tomatillo salsa
- À La Carte $29.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $41.00
Grilled Salmon with Fresh Ginger-White Miso Marinade
Asian vegetables, purple sticky rice
- À La Carte $28.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $40.00
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes
chipotle-lime rémoulade, corn and tomato salsa, choice of sides
- À La Carte $38.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $50.00
Merion Lobster and Crab Imperial
Merion potato cup, fresh vegetable medley
- À La Carte $38.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $48.00
Grilled Pork Chop "Al Pastor" with Pineapple-Guajillo Chile Sauce
with southwestern creamed corn with chorizo and poblano chiles, and roasted fingerling potatoes
- À La Carte $29.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $41.00
Black Angus Prime Rib Au Jus
(limited quantity) choice of sides Queen cut
- À La Carte $36.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $48.00
- 12 oz.; For 16 oz. King Cut Add
- $10.00
Chicken Francaise
lemon-caper beurre blanc, Merion potato cup, fresh vegetable medley
- À La Carte $28.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $40.00
Fettuccine Bolognese
with shaved Grana Padano
- À La Carte $23.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $35.00
Roasted Delicata Squash Stuffed with Tabbouleh and Veggies
with babaganoush, blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted corn-tomato salsa, tomatillo drizzle
- À La Carte $25.00
- Three Course Prix Fixe $37.00
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
American - Traditional
Seafood
Steakhouse
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Additional Information:
Closed Monday through Wednesday from now until December 18.
Closed Christmas Day. Open every night except Christmas between Thursday December 19 and Thursday January 2, our last night of the season!
About Us
Stop by the Merion Inn and enjoy a classic cocktail and listen to live music in our beautiful turn-of-the-century bar, the oldest in Cape May. The dining room at the Merion Inn serves "Tradional American Cuisine" featuring the freshest regional seafood specialties and a wonderful assorment of sizzling steaks.