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Cafe Loren

4.9
4.9
1415 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The Café Loren was opened in 1978 and offers fine dining in an atmosphere of casual seashore elegance. For four decades our menu has kept pace with American culinary trends. Over the years our heavy French influence has given way to American cuisine, a happy hybrid of styles, methods and ingredients from around the globe. Our menu can best be described as "American Coastal Cuisine". American because of our diverse preparations and Coastal because of our emphasis on seafood. But meat lovers have not been forgotten. We offer superbly prepared lamb, veal, beef and pork.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (609) 967-8228

  • Payment options

    Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Avalon

  • Cross street

    23rd St.

  • Parking details

    Limited parking is available in our lot on the 23rd street side of the building.

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 1,415 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Best Food

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Best Service

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Best Value

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Healthy

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    American

  • South Jersey Shore

    Best Overall

  • South Jersey Shore

    Best Food

  • South Jersey Shore

    Best Service

  • South Jersey Shore

    Best Value

  • South Jersey Shore

    Innovative

  • South Jersey Shore

    Healthy

  • South Jersey Shore

    Good for special occasions

  • South Jersey Shore

    American

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  1. B

    Bill

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Excellent food. One of Avalon’s best
  2. L

    Lynn

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent staff, wonderful food and great atmosphere.
  3. l

    lesliek

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was amazing. I think this means even more since it was their last night of the season and most people and places mail it in when at the end of what I assume was a busy season!
  4. M

    Mimi

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food as always. Service top notch. Never disappointed
  5. RW

    RichardW

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As close to a perfect meal as you could possibly get and a pretty good value to boot.
  6. D

    Dave

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner at Cafe Loren was a delicious one! Every meal came out looking amazing and tasted even better. Highly recommend the coconut curry muscles and the octopus as first course dishes!
  7. J

    Jimmy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our favorite restaurant in Avalon. Terrific wait staff.
  8. JQ

    JohnQ

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was awesome. Would recommend without reservation. Great food, great service.
  9. JO

    JoeO

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to eat at the shore! I’ve been to all the hood ones. This is the best.
  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our anniversary, food was delightful and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! ♥️
  11. l

    luv2eatout

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal- food was amazing and staff is always friendly and professional.
  12. CS

    CaroleS

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This has been a favorite of ours for years now. We're so glad they now stay open weekends through October.
  13. GM

    GMRCAM

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. The food was delicious. It is a pretty restaurant and it is quiet. Michael even served us a dessert with a candle for our anniversary.
  14. M

    Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came down for the weekend. The server was great and had great recommendations. The food fantastic. I would highly recommend you try it if you are in the area.
  15. E

    Eddie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very interesting menu, very good service and a meal to remember.
  16. LB

    LindaB

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Special occasion or simply want excellent food and service, this is the place.
  17. LL

    LindaL

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wedding anniversary. Requested and received a specific table. Server was very solicitous and efficient. She even served dessert with candles to mark our special occasion- very much appreciated!
  18. JL

    JohnL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and experience were all extraordinary
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. Delicious dinner and impeccable service.
  20. M

    Mouseker

    Philadelphia

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delicious meal and wonderful service. We always look forward to our experience here and it starts with the lovely hostess Lauren. Thank you for another great season!
  21. s

    susan

    Atlantic City

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent staff. Thanks Lauren, Nick, Amy and David. The meal was wonderful. Tom and Sue Hill
  22. BO

    BillO

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was delightful from start to finish. Chef did a wonderful job as always, service was spot on. Absolutely no complaints and only the highest compliments. Definitely the best meal on the island, no matter your choice of meals.
  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only complaint was they ran out of blueberry cobbler. However, the Brown Betty was superb.
  24. JC

    JamesC

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and Great service!! Best in Avalon!
  25. TM

    TeresaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything ordered was incredible. Crab cakes, steak, halibut, swordfish,various appetizers, and amazing peanut butter pie…all delicious. Food presentation was beautiful. From the time we entered through the door at Cafe Loren until we left, everyone had a smile on their face and totally attentive to their customers. Great evening!
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service and consistently exceptional food quality.
  27. A

    Angie

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service, lively ambience and delicious food. A winner!
  28. A

    Annapolitan

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t been here in a while. This place never disappoints. Great food with good service. Always happy when we leave.
  29. L

    Lynn

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only thing better than the food here is the staff. Everyone from the owners to the water/ roll servers are genuinely interested in providing the highest level of attention to customers. We tried the swordfish appetizer for the first time and it was excellent. This is not something we woukd have normally ordered but will order again in the near future.
  30. m

    marym

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent wait staff. Made you feel relax and spoiled from the time you arrive.
  31. O

    Ocean

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    yes, I would recommend Cafe Loren to a friend. Very pleased with everything. I am glad that I got to sit in the quieter area of the restaurant especially since I was celebrating my dad’s birthday.
  32. M

    Marsy

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of our favorite restaurants in Avalon! Food is always excellent!
  33. RW

    RickW

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always one of our favorites in Stone Harbor and Avalon. Always great food.
  34. SS

    SuburbanSublime

    Philadelphia

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took my 94 year old mother-in-law for dinner and we had a fabulous meal. Attentive service, delicious food, relaxed atmosphere.
  35. CK

    CynthiaK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect from start to finish, as always. Party of 7 and not one complaint.
  36. LG

    LarryG

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious gourmet food and a cozy atmosphere. The service was outstanding.
  37. CD

    CassandraD

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sensational veal Loren. Best veal I've had in years. Grilled octopus was delicious and the mushroom soup divine.
  38. AS

    AndrewS

    Atlantic City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant on the island. Great food, service and atmosphere. I would highly recommend your restaurant.
  39. CA

    ChrisA

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visit Cafe Loren several times each year and it never disappoints!
  40. LP

    LauraP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was very good, although expensive, but being able to bring our own wine balances that. Waitress was wonderful and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

FAQs

Cafe Loren is rated 4.9 stars by 1415 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

  • Cross street

    23rd St.

  • Neighborhood

    Avalon

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Limited parking is available in our lot on the 23rd street side of the building.

  • Payment options

    Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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