Cafe Loren

American restaurant · Avalon

Cafe Loren

American restaurant · Avalon

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2288 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202

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Upscale-casual BYOB restaurant cooking modern American fare for 30+ years. Open seasonally.  

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2288 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202 Get directions

cafeloren.com
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2288 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202 Get directions

+1 609 967 8228
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"This charming Avalon BYOB has been around since 1978, and in 2021, it reopened after closing its doors the year prior. And just like “Hey Ya” or any other throwback track you hear and immediately remember all the words to, they quickly re-found their groove of serving everything from coconut curry mussels to pan-seared scallops topped with sweet red onion marmalade." - regan stephens, sydney mcelwee, candis mclean

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"Speaking of food alternatives to hot dogs layered with every condiment imaginable, this charming BYO has been around since 1978. And like “Hey Ya” or any other throwback track you hear and immediately remember all the words to, they’re back in the groove after temporarily closing. Get everything from coconut curry mussels to pan-seared scallops topped with sweet red onion marmalade." - Sydney Mcelwee, Candis Mclean, Tonya Russell

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"This charming Avalon BYOB has been around since 1978 and recently reopened after closing its doors last year. And like “Hey Ya” or any other throwback track you hear and immediately remember all the words to, they’re back in the groove of serving everything from coconut curry mussels to pan-seared scallops topped with sweet red onion marmalade." - Candis R. McLean

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"This charming Avalon BYOB has been around since 1978, and in 2021, it reopened after closing its doors the year prior. And just like “Hey Ya” or any other throwback track you hear and immediately remember all the words to, they quickly re-found their groove of serving everything from coconut curry mussels to pan-seared scallops topped with sweet red onion marmalade." - Candis R. McLean

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Amy Beth Piccinino

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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!

Kevin O

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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.

Dawn Freeman

Google
We went there tonight for our Anniversary. The food was amazing! I had the Scallops, Cesar Salad and the Cafe Loren steak! It was all delicious! The perfect ending though…. that peanut butter pie for dessert! 😋. Would definitely be going back again! Very, very impressed!

Cecilia Duffy

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Went there years ago and finally had a chance to go again. Everything was wonderful. Great service, very delicious food, nice environment. Highly recommend! Still as lovely and delicious as the last time I was there!

Peter Catania

Google
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!

Lisa Ettorre

Google
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.

Amanda Greenstein

Google
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!

Amber

Google
I absolutely love cafe Loren. The food is always banging and super pretty. The atmosphere is nice, calm, and serene. My favorite by far is the service. They are very kind, respectful people an are always welcoming.