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.


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

    Our bar menu is available every day, but each weekday we highlight a different feature as part of our daily specials.

    These rotating dishes are offered all week, with a special price on their featured day during Happy Hour.

    Join us Monday through Friday from 4–6 PM for Happy Hour featuring:
    • Half-price bar snacks
    • $5 beers
    • $10 rotating cocktails
    • $10 wines

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    Snacks

    • Smoked Trout Croquettes

      Remoulade, Parsley

      $16

    • Half-Dozen Oysters*

      Mignonette, Lemon

      MP $24

    • Salmon Tartare

      Dill, Yuzu, Capers

      $16

    • Chicken Liver Pâté

      Port Gelée, Sourdough Toast, Chives

      $12

    • Daily Fromage

      Honey, Fruit, Toasted Baguette

      $14

    • Devil’s on Horseback

      Smoked Bacon, Medjool Dates, Blue Cheese

      $16

    • Truffled Pommes Frites

      Parmesan, Garlic Aioli

      $14

    By The Glass

    • Mongarda, Prosecco

      Valdobbiadene, Italy NV

      $15

    • Jean Marc Barthez, Bordeaux Blanc

      Entre-Deux-Mer, France 2022

      $14

    • Bouchaine Estate, Chardonnay

      Napa Valley, California 2022

      $18

    • Chateau de Gaudou, Puro, Malbec Rosé

      Vin De Pays, France 2022

      $12

    • Mary Taylor, Anjou Rouge

      Loire Valley, France 2022

      $13

    • Clos Sigure, Malbec

      Cahors, France 2019

      $15

    • Johnson Family, Cabernet Sauvignon

      Alexander Valley, California 2021

      $18

    Bar Features

    • Steak Frites

      Au Poivre, Shoestring Fries

      Monday 28/ $35

    • Le Cav Burger*

      Comté, Caramelized Onions, Confit Garlic Aioli, Dill Pickles, Leidy’s Bacon

      Tuesday 16/ $22

    • Coq Au Vin Wings

      Red Wine Sauce, Celery Leaves, Pickled Fresno

      Wednesday 12/ $16

    • Oxtail Ragout

      Parisian Gnocchi, Confit Onion, Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper, Pecorino

      Thursday 13/ $18

    • La Petit Saucisson

      House-Made Smoked Sausage, Pickle Relish, Brioche

      Friday 12/ $16

    Beer

    • Dale’s Pale Ale

      $7

    • Cape May IPA

      $8

    • Cape May Always Ready Hazy Ale

      $8

    • Yuengling Golden Pilsner

      $7

    • Kronenbourg Lager

      $7

    • Pilsner Urquell

      $8

    L’apéro

    Monday – Friday | 4 – 6 PM

    Snacks ½ Price

    Beers 5

    Rotating Cocktails 10

    Wines 10

    *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

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

    Brunch Menu

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    Les Hors d’Oeuvres

    • Frites

      Garlic Aioli, Truffle | Parmesan +4

      $10

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      Cocktail Sauce

      $20

    • Trout Croquette

      Remoulade, Parsley

      $20

    • Steak Tartare*

      Egg Yolk, Dijon, Cornichon, House Chips

      $16

    • Onion Soup

      Madeira, Jus, Gruyère

      $15

    • Roasted Beets

      Fennel, Labneh, Lemon Zest

      $15

    • Wedge Salad

      Moody Blue, Lardons, Pickled Red Onion

      $17

      Grilled Chicken $8

      Grilled Shrimp $10

      Grilled Salmon $11

      Grilled Steak $13

    • Caesar

      Anchovy Dressing, Parmigiano, Pangrattato

      $14

    • Kale Salad

      Honeycrisp Apple, Red Onion, Dried Cranberries, Ricotta Salata, Candied Pecan, Poppy Vinaigrette

      $14

    • Lentil Salad

      Bacon Vinaigrette, Butternut Tahini, Parsley, Pepitas

      $12

    A Taste of Fall

    • Brioche French Toast

      Spiced Butternut, Hazelnut Chantilly, Whipped Vanilla Butter

      $19

    • Cafe A L’Orange

      Bulleit Bourbon, Campari, Simple Syrup, Espresso, Orange

      $16

    Les Oeufs

    • Omelette

      French Ham, Comté, Salad Vert

      $18

    • Eggs Benedict*

      English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise

      $21

    • Steak Oeufs

      Bistro Filet, Two Eggs, Lyonnaise Potato, Maître D’ Butter

      $35

    • Le Cav Breakfast*

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

      $22

    • Avocado Toast

      Poached Eggs, Pickled Onion, Fromage Blanc, Tomato, Chive

      $18

    Plats Principaux

    • Croque Monsieur

      Paris Ham, Dijon, Béchamel, Gruyère, Salad Vert. Add Egg +2

      $20

    • French Dip

      Shaved Wagyu Beef, Gruyère, Horseradish Aioli, Jus

      $24

    • Pancakes

      Cinnamon Sugar, Whipped Butter. Blueberry Compote +2

      $19

    • Lox Platter

      Chive Cream Cheese, Capers, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Dill

      $20

    • Le Cav Burger*

      Comté, Caramelized Onions, Confit Garlic Aioli, Dill Pickles, Leidy’s Bacon

      Tuesday 16/ $22

    • Chicken Milanese

      Mixed Greens, Shaved Parmesan, Sherry Vinaigrette

      $29

    Accompagnements

    • Slab Bacon

      $8

    • Lyonnaise Potato

      $8

    • House 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

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

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    Breakfast

    • Parfait

      Berries, Vanilla Yogurt, Granola

      $12

    • Oatmeal

      Spiced Apple, Cinnamon, Toasted Almonds

      $13

    • Lox Platter

      Chive Cream Cheese, Capers, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Dill

      $20

    • Avocado Toast

      Poached Eggs, Pickled Onion, Fromage Blanc, Tomato, Chive

      $18

    • Le Cav Breakfast*

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

      $22

    • Croque Monsieur

      Paris Ham, Dijon, Béchamel, Gruyère, Salad Vert. Add Egg +2

      $20

    • Eggs Benedict*

      English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise

      $21

    • Omelette

      French Ham, Comté, Salad Vert

      $18

    • Steak Oeufs

      Bistro Filet, Two Eggs, Lyonnaise Potato, Maître D’ Butter

      $35

    • Pancakes

      Cinnamon Sugar, Whipped Butter. Blueberry Compote +2

      $19

    Accompagnements

    • Slab Bacon

      $8

    • Lyonnaise Potato

      $8

    • House 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

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

    Lunch Menu

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    Les Hors d’Oeuvres

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      Cocktail Sauce

      $20

    • Frites

      Garlic Aioli, Truffle | Parmesan +4

      $10

    • Trout Croquette

      Remoulade, Parsley

      $20

    • Onion Soup

      Madeira, Jus, Gruyère

      $15

    • Steak Tartare*

      Egg Yolk, Dijon, Cornichon, House Chips

      $16

    • Roasted Beets

      Fennel, Labneh, Lemon Zest

      $15

    • Lentil Salad

      Bacon Vinaigrette, Butternut Tahini, Parsley, Pepitas

      $12

    Les Hors d’Oeuvres (Choose One)

    Caesar: Anchovy Dressing, Parmigiano, Pangrattato

    Kale Salad: Honeycrisp Apple, Red Onion, Dried Cranberries, Ricotta Salata, Candied Pecan, Poppy Vinaigrette

    Plats Principaux (Choose One)

    Rigatoni Bolognese: Pomodoro, Fromage Blanc, Mirepoix

    Le Cav Burger: Comté, Caramelized Onions, Confit Garlic Aioli, Dill Pickles, Leidy’s Bacon

    Croque Monsieur: Paris Ham, Dijon, Bechamel, Gruyère (Add Egg +2)

    Les Salades

    • Wedge Salad

      Moody Blue, Lardons, Pickled Red Onion

      $17

      Grilled Chicken $8

      Grilled Shrimp $10

      Grilled Salmon $11

      Grilled Steak $13

    • Caesar

      Anchovy Dressing, Parmigiano, Pangrattato

      $14

    • Kale Salad

      Honeycrisp Apple, Red Onion, Dried Cranberries, Ricotta Salata, Candied Pecan, Poppy Vinaigrette

      $14

    Proteins

    Add Chicken 8 · Add Shrimp 10 · Add Steak* 17 · Add Salmon* 11

    Plats Principaux

    • Chicken Milanese

      Mixed Greens, Shaved Parmesan, Sherry Vinaigrette

      $29

    • Cauliflower Steak

      Tahini, Lemon, Pistachios, Golden Raisin Aigre-doux

      $23

    • Rigatoni Bolognese

      Pomodoro, Fromage Blanc, Mirepoix

      $25

    • French Dip

      Shaved Wagyu Beef, Gruyère, Horseradish Aioli, Jus

      $24

    • Le Cav Burger*

      Comté, Caramelized Onions, Confit Garlic Aioli, Dill Pickles, Leidy’s Bacon

      Tuesday 16/ $22

    • Crabcake Sandwich

      Bibb Lettuce, Sauce Louie, Pickled Pepper Slaw

      $35

    • Croque Monsieur

      Paris Ham, Dijon, Béchamel, Gruyère, Salad Vert. Add Egg +2

      $20

    • Steak Frites

      Au Poivre, Shoestring Fries

      Monday 28/ $35

    *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

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

    Dinner Menu

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    Petit Plats

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      Cocktail Sauce

      $20

    • Half-Dozen Oysters*

      Mignonette, Lemon

      MP $24

    • Steak Tartare*

      Egg Yolk, Dijon, Cornichon, House Chips

      $16

    • Trout Croquette

      Remoulade, Parsley

      $20

    • Onion Soup

      Madeira, Jus, Gruyère

      $15

    • Oxtail Ragout

      Parisian Gnocchi, Confit Onion, Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper, Pecorino

      Thursday 13/ $18

    • Lentil Salad

      Bacon Vinaigrette, Butternut Tahini, Parsley, Pepitas

      $12

    Les Salades

    • Roasted Beets

      Fennel, Labneh, Lemon Zest

      $15

    • Caesar

      Anchovy Dressing, Parmigiano, Pangrattato

      $14

    • Kale Salad

      Honeycrisp Apple, Red Onion, Dried Cranberries, Ricotta Salata, Candied Pecan, Poppy Vinaigrette

      $14

    • Wedge Salad

      Moody Blue, Lardons, Pickled Red Onion

      $17

      Grilled Chicken $8

      Grilled Shrimp $10

      Grilled Salmon $11

      Grilled Steak $13

    Accompagnements

    • Pommes Frites

      Garlic Aioli. Truffle & Parmesan +4

      $10

    • Rapini

      Brown Butter, Walnut, Lemon Vinaigrette

      $10

    • Glazed Baby Carrots

      Whipped Yogurt, Mint Gremolata

      $10

    • Pommes Purée

      Roasted Garlic, Chives

      $8

    Charcuterie

    • Fromage

      Fig Jam, Granny Smith Apples, Local Honey

      $23

    • Saucisson

      Pickled Vegetables, Tarragon Mustard, Apricot Preserve

      $22

    • Fromage et Saucisson

      $38

    Plats Principaux

    • Roasted Chicken

      Brandy Foie Gras Cream, Fried Brussels Sprouts, Pommes Purée

      $32

    • Bronzino Amandine

      Brown Butter, Sauteed Kale, Toasted Almond

      $34

    • Salmon

      Bacon Lardon, Broccoli Rabe, Gigante Beans

      $30

    • Roasted Lamb Shoulder

      Wild Mushroom Ragout, Creamy Polenta, Jus

      $42

    • Duck Breast*

      Mustard Spätzle, Maitake, Foie Gras Jus

      $38

    • Duck Leg Pappardelle

      House Made Pasta, Tomato, Calabrian Pepper, Pecorino

      $32

    • Cauliflower Steak

      Tahini, Lemon, Pistachios, Golden Raisin Aigre-doux

      $23

    • 14 oz NY Strip Steak*

      Au Poivre, Choice of Two Sides

      $65

    • Le Cav Burger*

      Comté, Caramelized Onions, Confit Garlic Aioli, Dill Pickles, Leidy’s Bacon

      Tuesday 16/ $22

    • Braised Beef Cheek

      Celery Root, Potato, Apple, Fried Long Hot, Beef Jus, Sourdough Gremolata

      $35

    *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

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

    Beer/Cocktail Menu

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    Seasonal

    • Imperatrice Violette

      Empress Gin, Orgeat, Egg Whites, Lemon

      $16

    • Le Cav Negroni

      Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Campari, Lillet, Orange Bitters

      $17

    • Bora-Bora

      Thrashers Coconut Rum, Falernum, Bitters, Absinthe

      $17

    • Cafe A L’Orange

      Bulleit Bourbon, Campari, Simple Syrup, Espresso, Orange

      $16

    • Poire D'Automne

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

      $18

    • Roasted Pecan Old Fashioned

      4 Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Roasted Pecan Simple Syrup, Bitters

      $18

    • El Cavalier

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

      $17

    • Sans Isine

      Autumn Tiki Classic! Appleton’s Signature Rum, Thrashers Coconut Rum, Falernum, Pineapple, Orange, Coconut

      $16

    Classics

    • Vieux Carré

      “Eponymous cocktail of the French Quarter” Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine

      $17

    • Boulevardier

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

      $16

    • Sazerac

      The “[m]ythically alluring mix…” -David Wondrich. Rye, Creole Bitters, Absinthe Rinse

      $17

    • The Hotel du Pont

      The elegant cocktail is a classic milk punch with its origins dating back to over 200 years ago. Courvoisier VSOP Cognac, Grand Marnier, Absinthe Rinse

      $18

    Beer

    • Dale’s Pale Ale

      $7

    • Cape May IPA

      $8

    • Cape May Always Ready Hazy Ale

      $8

    • Yuengling Golden Pilsner

      $7

    • Kronenbourg Lager

      $7

    • Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

      $8

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

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    Sweets

    • Apple Tarte Tatin

      Buttermilk caramel, cinnamon streusel, mascarpone ice cream

      $12

    • Chocolate Tart

      Chocolate cremeux, sweet cream, cocoa powder

      $13

    • Crème Brûlée

      Tahitian vanilla bean

      $11

    • Assorted Ice Cream

      $10

    • Assorted Sorbet

      $9

    Coffee

    • Cappuccino

      $5

    • Latte

      $5

    • Americano

      $4

    • Espresso

      $4

    Ports

    • Quinta Infantado Tawny

      $15

    • Grahams 20 Year

      $25

    • Grahams 30 Year

      $32

    • Grahams 40 Year

      $38

    Amaro

    • Amaro Averna

      $15

    • Ramazzotti

      $14

    • Foro Amaro Special

      $14

    • Founding Spirits Amaro

      $15

    • Alta Verde Amaro

      $14

    • Luxardo Fernet Amaro

      $14

    • Fernet Branca

      $15

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