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Upscale-casual BYOB restaurant cooking modern American fare for 30+ years. Open seasonally.
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Address: 2288 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202
Phone: (609) 967-8228
Website: https://www.cafeloren.com/
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Cafe Loren
Cafe Loren opened in 1978 as Avalon’s first fine dining BYOB restaurant. … Avalon, NJ 08202. (Next to Avalon Freeze and Fred’s Liquor Store). Hours.
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Don’t worry, Fred’s Avalon Liquors is two doors away, and this family … Cafe Loren. 2288 Dune Drive Avalon, NJ 08202 [email protected] (609) …
Reviews
Amy Beth Piccinino
First time here as a local. PHENOMENAL. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Caesar salad was wonderful and lemony. The halibut was cooked perfectly, the short rib was so different and felt like comfort food, and the dessert was out of this world. Some kind of chocolate mouse with Oreo and ice cream. The service was truly impeccable. Thank you for a great night out. We will be back!
… moreKevin O
High quality, unmatched, delicious food awaits your palate at Cafe Loren. The staff is incredibly welcoming and hyper focused on the quality of your dining experience. They were incredibly attentive and knowledgeable to my girlfriends gluten free needs without the compromise of flavor All servers are exceptionally delightful to the point where you can just tell this is a great work-place environment. I’d recommend you try something new every time you’re here being every dish we’ve had has been some of the finest dining in New Jersey. This is the type of place I’d wait in line for if need be.
… moreMichael Rastello
Great find! We usually go to Steve and Cookies when visiting the OC are but wanted to try something new this time around. We were so glad we did. The food was absolutely delicious, our service was wonderful and full of personality and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. This will definitely be our new spot whenever we are in the area.
… moreShane Schmidt
Fantastic restaurant. Impeccable service. Great BYOB opportunity for wine lovers. One of the few restaurants were the desserts match the quality of the food. One strong critique/recommendation… I love a good sear/crust on my proteins and on food in general, however the chef needs to look at the flavor the grill is imparting. For us the octopus and filet both had a really strong bitter burnt flavor. I’ve read other reviews that echo this same issue. But a wonderful dinner overall.
… morePeter Catania
Great service, superb food, ceaser salad one best I’ve had, duck breast, veal dishes were done perfectly.
Our servers were right on mark, it was great evening, they have nice outdoor seating area.
Had a great evening!
… moreOur servers were right on mark, it was great evening, they have nice outdoor seating area.
Had a great evening!
Lisa Ettorre
Year after year, visit after visit Cafe Loren never disappoints. Food is superb — house salad, Ceasar salad and oh my gosh, the pistachio- crusted goat cheese & beets! Went twice in the past four days during restaurant week…BBQ pork chop, chicken, salmon…all excellent . If there was a picture in the food dictionary of pan-seared scallops, it would be the ones prepared here. Food is so beautifully plated you really do have a visual feast before you ever take a bite. Desserts=yum! Staff, to a person, are outstanding–professional, friendly, go out of their way to accommodate you. Definitely five stars, would give more if I could!
Another year, another visit and NO change! Food is excellent, superb, beautifully plated. Staff is outstanding. Wow.
New year, same comments. A 10 star restaurant in every level.
Wish I could say that things have deteriorated so people would stop going but that would be a straight -up lie. Cafe Loren – food, staff, plating – is incomparable. Truly excellent in every way, every visit. Look forward each year to as many visits as possible.
… moreAnother year, another visit and NO change! Food is excellent, superb, beautifully plated. Staff is outstanding. Wow.
New year, same comments. A 10 star restaurant in every level.
Wish I could say that things have deteriorated so people would stop going but that would be a straight -up lie. Cafe Loren – food, staff, plating – is incomparable. Truly excellent in every way, every visit. Look forward each year to as many visits as possible.
Amanda Greenstein
Absolutely our favorite restaurant, never once have we had a bad meal and the service is amazing! Nick has been our waiter the last couple of visits and every time we see him it is like seeing an old friend! The new menu additions this season are must have! Our favorite part of summer is our dinners at Cafe Loren!
… moreCynthia Robbins
We go here as a family at least 3 times a year. Our other family member go more often. We love the food preparation. However I have some suggestions. I would like to see a few more specials. The menu is static and this restaurant doesn’t need them for business but it would be nice for repeat customers. Also I had the scallops recently. They were perfect. However the kale on my dish was almost inedible. It was left long and stringy and was a pile in the center of my plate. Better would have been a kale and corn salad with the kale chopped in tiny pieces. Otherwise always lovely.
… moreJennifer Belko
Fantastic meal and service last night! We started with a Spicy Gazpacho, followed by Chargrilled Octopus and Seared Sea Scallops, and then for the main course we had Veal Loren, Braised Short Ribs, and a NY Strip Steak special. Everything was perfectly prepared, and the service was very attentive; we even had some modifications from the kitchen for food allergies. We will definitely be returning soon!
… moreRebecca Perschon
A decade (and counting!) of dinners at Café Loren in Avalon, and it never fails to impress. From the halibut with its incredible sauces to a Caesar salad that truly has no rival, every bite reminds us why this has been a tradition for over 10 years.
Nick always makes us feel so well taken care of, and the serene artwork by Monaco Zane sets the perfect backdrop for enjoying a glass of French wine over dinner.
Already counting down to our next visit over Memorial Day. The best part? It’s steps away from @Fredsavalonliquors and The Princeton, so the night can roll right into great music after an unforgettable meal.
… moreNick always makes us feel so well taken care of, and the serene artwork by Monaco Zane sets the perfect backdrop for enjoying a glass of French wine over dinner.
Already counting down to our next visit over Memorial Day. The best part? It’s steps away from @Fredsavalonliquors and The Princeton, so the night can roll right into great music after an unforgettable meal.