42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 302-594-3154
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    • Please note-

    Because we are always sourcing the best from the region and the season, ingredients and dishes change frequently. These menus represent samples of the types of menu items we offer. 

    If you want to confirm a specific menu item, please reach out to the restaurant directly.


    Breakfast Menu

    Brunch Menu

    Lunch Menu

    Dinner Menu

    Dessert Menu

    Bar Menu

    A 3% surcharge will be added to all checks to further Le Cavalier’s sustainability efforts.

    **Le Cavalier proudly features wines from Bouchaine estate, Napa Valley, CA.  locally owned by Tatiana & Gerret Copeland of Wilmington, DE.

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    Brunch Menu

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    Petits Plats

    • Prawn cocktail

      Sauce Louie, Baby Lettuces

      $20

    • Onion Soup

      Comté, Gruyère

      $15

    • Steak Tartare*

      Creamed Egg Yolk, Dijon, Cornichon, House Chips

      $16

    • Foie Gras Parfait

      Cranberry Tangerine Gelee, Brioche

      $24

    • Wild Mushroom Tartine

      Fromage Blanc, Black Truffle, Parmesan, Herbs

      $16

    Sides

    • Slab Bacon

      $8

    • Sausage

      $8

    • Lyonnaise Potato

      $8

    • Turkey Bacon

      $8

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

    For all parties of 6 or more guests a gratuity of 20% will be automatically added to the guest check


    Les Ouefs

    • Le Cav Breakfast*

      Two Eggs, Slab Bacon, Sausage, Lyonnaise Potato, Toast

      $22

    • Eggs Benedict*

      English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise

      $21

    • Steak Oeufs

      Bistro Filet, Two Eggs, Lyonnaise Potato, Salad Vert, Maître D Butter

      $35

    • Avocado Toast

      Poached Eggs, Pickled Onion, Goat Cheese, Marinated Tomato, Cilantro

      $18

    • Omelette

      French Ham, Comté, Salad Vert

      $18

    • Poached Eggs & Polenta

      Braised Greens, Country Ham Gravy

      $18

    Plats

    • Le Cav Burger

      Comté, Charred Onion, Slab Bacon, House Pickles, Magic Sauce

      $21

    • Buttermilk Pancakes

      Cinnamon Sugar, Whipped Butter Blueberry Compote +2

      $19

    • Chicken Milanese

      Tricolore Salad , Tomato , Shaved Parmesan, Sherry Vinaigrette

      $29

    • French Dip

      Shaved Wagyu Beef, Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, Horseradish Aioli, Jus

      $22

    • Croque Monsieur

      Pommes Purée, Paris Ham, Dijon, Béchamel, Gruyère, Salad Vert | Add Egg +2

      $20

    • Griddled Tofu Naan

      Spinach, Caramelized Mushroom, Caramelized Onion, Green Goddess Dressing

      $30

    LES ENTRÉES

    Grilled Chicken +8 | Grilled Shrimp +10 | Grilled Salmon* +11 | Grilled Steak* +17

    • Caesar

      Romaine, Parmesan, Petite Herbed Croutons

      $14

    • Wedge Salad

      Baby Iceberg, Lardon, Tomato, Pickled Onion, Moody Blue Dressing

      $17

      Grilled Chicken $8

      Grilled Shrimp $10

      Grilled Salmon $11

      Grilled Steak $13

    • Burrata

      Castelfranco, Carmelized Figs, Hazelnut, Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

      $16

    • Roasted Beets

      Herbed Yogurt, Fennel Marmalade, Goat Cheese, Endive, Black Pepper Pistachio Brittle

      $15

    • Winter Green Salad

      Baby Kale, Green Apple, Spiced Walnut, Shaved Turnip, Poppyseed Vinaigrette

      $15

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    Breakfast Menu

    • Le Cav Breakfast*

      Two Eggs, Slab Bacon, Sausage, Lyonnaise Potato, Toast

      $22

    • Steak Oeufs

      Bistro Filet, Two Eggs, Lyonnaise Potato, Salad Vert, Maître D Butter

      $35

    • Omelette

      French Ham, Comte’, Green Salad

      $18

    • Pastries

      Seasonal Assortment, Whipped Butter & Jam

      $12

    • Parfait

      Vanilla Yogurt, House Granola, Berries

      $12

    • Oatmeal

      Brown Sugar, Cocoa Nibs, Banana

      $13

    • Eggs Benedict*

      English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise

      $21

    • Lox Tartine

      Grilled Multi-Grain, Chive Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Caper, Sumac Vinaigrette

      $20

    • Buttermilk Pancakes

      Cinnamon Sugar, Whipped Butter Blueberry Compote +2

      $19

    Sides

    • Slab Bacon

      $8

    • Lyonnaise Potato

      $8

    • Sausage

      $8

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

    For all parties of 6 or more guests a gratuity of 20% will be automatically added to the guest check

    Lunch Menu

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    Petits Plats

    • Prawn cocktail

      Sauce Louie, Baby Lettuces

      $20

    • Onion Soup

      Comté, Gruyère

      $15

    • Steak Tartare*

      Creamed Egg Yolk, Dijon, Cornichon, House Chips

      $16

    • Wild Mushroom Tartine

      Fromage Blanc, Black Truffle, Parmesan, Herbs

      $16

    • Lox Platter

      Choice of Baguette, Bread or Bagel, Chive Cream Cheese, Capers, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion , Dill

      $20

    LES ENTRÉES

    • Wedge Salad

      Baby Iceberg, Lardon, Tomato, Pickled Onion, Moody Blue Dressing

      $17

      Grilled Chicken $8

      Grilled Shrimp $10

      Grilled Salmon $11

      Grilled Steak $13

    • Caesar

      Romaine, Parmesan, Petite Herbed Croutons

      $14

    • Roasted Beets

      Herbed Yogurt, Fennel Marmalade, Goat Cheese, Endive, Black Pepper Pistachio Brittle

      $15

    • Winter Green Salad

      Baby Kale, Green Apple, Spiced Walnut, Shaved Turnip, Poppyseed Vinaigrette

      $15

    • Burrata

      Castelfranco, Carmelized Figs, Hazelnut, Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

      $16

    Plats

    • Pan Roasted King Salmon

      Buttered Leeks, Roasted New Potato, Citrus Beurre Blanc

      $34

    • Steak Frites*

      Grass fed bavette, maitre d'butter, frites

      $28

    • Moules Frites

      White Wine, Shallot, Leeks, Cream

      $24

    • Le Cav Burger

      Comté, Charred Onion, Slab Bacon, House Pickles, Magic Sauce

      $21

    • Crabcake Sandwich

      Bibb Lettuce, Sauce Louie, Pickled Pepper Slaw

      $34

    • Chicken Milanese

      Tricolore Salad , Tomato , Shaved Parmesan, Sherry Vinaigrette

      $29

    • French Dip

      Shaved Wagyu Beef, Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, Horseradish Aioli, Jus

      $22

    • Swordfish Niçoise

      Haricot Vert, Confit Tomato, Olive, Potato, Warm Dijon Dressing

      $34

    • Croque Monsieur

      Pommes Purée, Paris Ham, Dijon, Béchamel, Gruyère, Salad Vert | Add Egg +2

      $20

    • Short Rib Bolognese

      Pomodoro Sauce, Rigatoni, Parmesan

      $25

    • Griddled Tofu Naan

      Spinach, Caramelized Mushroom, Caramelized Onion, Green Goddess Dressing

      $30

    • Steak Frites

      Bistro Filet, Salad Vert, Maitre D Butter, Chives

      $35

    Sides

    • Pommes Frites

      $8

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

    For all parties of 6 or more guests a gratuity of 20% will be automatically added to the guest check


    Dinner Menu

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    Petits Plats

    • Fromage & Saucisson

      LARGE Fromage et Saucisson $38

      Saucisson $20

      Fromage $22

    • Prawn cocktail

      Sauce Louie, Baby Lettuces

      $20

    • Half-Dozen Oysters*

      Blood Orange Mignonette, Lemon

      MP $22

    • Plateau*

      Shrimp, Lobster, Marinated Mussels, Oysters, Crab Louie, Blood Orange Mignonette, Lemon

      Le Grand Plateau $115

      Le Petit Plateau $85

    • Steak Tartare*

      Creamed Egg Yolk, Dijon, Cornichon, House Chips

      $16

    • Black Diamond Caviar

      Golden Ossetra, Creme Fraiche, Chives, House Chips

      $78

    • Foie Gras Parfait

      Cranberry Tangerine Gelee, Brioche

      $24

    • Wild Mushroom Tartine

      Fromage Blanc, Black Truffle, Parmesan, Herbs

      $16

    • Escargots & Bone Marrow

      Garlic Parsley Butter, Shallot, Sesame Toast

      $22

    Sides

    • Pomme Purée

      Roasted Garlic, Chive

      $8

    • Pommes Frites

      Roasted Garlic Aioli

      $8

    • Brussels Sprouts

      Coriander Dressing, Barberries

      $10

    • Glazed Baby Carrots

      Spicy Honey, Yogurt

      $10

    • Polenta

      Mascarpone, Olive Oil

      $8

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

    For all parties of 6 or more guests a gratuity of 20% will be automatically added to the guest check

    Les Entrées

    • Onion Soup

      Comté, Gruyère

      $15

    • Caesar

      Romaine, Parmesan, Petite Herbed Croutons

      $14

    • Wedge Salad

      Baby Iceberg, Lardon, Tomato, Pickled Onion, Moody Blue Dressing

      $17

      Grilled Chicken $8

      Grilled Shrimp $10

      Grilled Salmon $11

      Grilled Steak $13

    • Burrata

      Castelfranco, Carmelized Figs, Hazelnut, Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

      $16

    • Moules Frites

      White Wine, Shallot, Leeks, Cream

      $22

    • Winter Green Salad

      Baby Kale, Green Apple, Spiced Walnut, Shaved Turnip, Poppyseed Vinaigrette

      $15

    Plats

    • Steak au Poivre

      14oz New York Strip, Shoestring Fries, Chives

      $62

    • Le Cav Burger

      Comté, Charred Onion, Slab Bacon, House Pickles, Magic Sauce

      $21

    • Short Rib Bolognese

      Pomodoro Sauce, Rigatoni, Parmesan

      $25

    • Roasted Chicken

      Pommes Purée, Pearl Onion, Marsala Brown Butter Jus

      $30

    • lamb Shoulder

      Polenta, Mint Gremolata, Pomegranate Lamb Jus

      $42

    • Duck Breast

      Turnip, Carrot Mousse, Bitter Orange Confiture

      $38

    • Swordfish Niçoise

      Haricot Vert, Confit Tomato, Olive, Potato, Warm Dijon Dressing

      $34

    • Trumpet Mushrooms

      Pommes Purée, Caramelized Onion, Vegetarian Demi-Glace

      $26

    • Striped Bass

      Gigante Beans, Broccoli Rabe, Country Ham Broth

      $35

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    Dessert Menu

    • Chocolate Mousse Tart

      Blueberry Compote

      $14

    • Madeleines

      Crème Chantilly, candied pecans, local honey

      $11

    • Lemon Panna Cotta

      Biscotti, Hyssop, Lemon Curd

      $12

    • Bread Pudding

      White Chocolate, Pecan, Salted Carmel Gelato

      $12

    Beer/Cocktail Menu

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    Seasonal Cocktails

    • Le Cav Negroni

      Hayman's Old Tom Gin, Campari, Lillet Blanc, orange bitters

      $15

    • Roasted Pecan Old Fashioned

      4 Roses Small Batch Bourbon, roasted pecan simple syrup, creole bitters

      $17

    • Imperatrice Violette

      Empress Gin, Orgeat, Egg Whites, Lemon

      $16

    • Bourbon et Vin

      Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Egg Whites, Cabernet Sauvignon

      $17

    • Thrashers Coconut Rum, Falernum, Bitters, Absinthe

      $17

    • Poire D’Autome

      Grey Goose Pear, St. Germaine, Lemon Juice, Prosecco, Bitters

      $18

    • Pierre

      4 Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Laird’s Apple Brandy, Averna Amaro, Apple Cider, Cinnamon, Maple , Bitters

      $17

    • El Cavalier

      Arette Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Pomegranate Molasses, Jalapeno Black Peppercorn Tincture

      $17

    Classic Cocktails

    • Vieux Carre

      Eponymous cocktail of the French Quarter Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, benedictine

      $17

    • Sazerac

      The "[m]ythically alluring mix..." - David Wondrich Rye, creole bitters, aromatic bitters, absinthe rinse

      $17

    • Boulevardier

      A brooding Negroni by way of France. Bourbon, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Campari

      $16

    • HOTEL DUPONT Cocktail

      The elegant and widely known cocktail devised in the defunct bar beneath Le Cav. VSOP Guillon Painturaud cognac, Alvear fino sherry, Angostura bitters

      $17

    Beer

    • Dale's Pale Ale

      $7

    • Baltimore Blonde Ale Bottle

      $6

    • Cape May IPA

      $8

    • Cape May Always Ready Hazy Ale

      $8

    • Yuengling Golden Pilsner

      $7

    • Founders Porter

      $7

    • Kronenbourg Lager

      $7

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    Bar Menu

    • Moules Frites

      White Wine, Shallot, Leeks, Cream

      $24

    • Half Dozen Oysters*

      Mignonette, Lemon, Cocktail

      $24

    • Pommes Frites

      $8

    • Onion Soup

      Gruyère, Comté

      $17

    • Le Cav Burger

      Comté, Charred Onion, Slab Bacon, House Pickles, Magic Sauce

      $21

    • Prawn cocktail

      Sauce Louie, Baby Lettuces

      $20

    • Black Diamond Caviar

      Golden Ossetra, Creme Fraiche, Chives, House Chips

      $78

    • Pommes Frites

      Roasted Garlic Aioli

      $8

    • Fromage & Saucisson

      LARGE Fromage et Saucisson $38

      Saucisson $20

      Fromage $22

    • Steak Tartare*

      Egg yolk, cornichon, caper, Dijon, Fines herbes

      $18

    • Escargots & Bone Marrow

      Garlic Parsley Butter, Shallot, Sesame Toast

      $22

    • Caesar

      Romaine, Parmesan, Petite Herbed Croutons

      $14

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

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