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Cafe Loren, Avalon, NJ

Cafe Loren

4.9 (1913)
$31 to $50
American
2288 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

What 1,913 people are saying

Cafe Loren reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    American

  • Cape May

    Best Overall

  • Cape May

    Best Food

  • Cape May

    Best Service

  • Cape May

    Best Value

  • Cape May

    Innovative

  • Cape May

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Loren is a standout dining destination in Avalon, known for its "outstanding" service and "delicious" food. Guests rave about the Veal Loren and halibut. The atmosphere is both "elegant and relaxing," making it perfect for special occasions or a delightful meal. A "must-go" for fine dining lovers.
1,913 Reviews
  1. Joanne VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here every summer and we are never disappointed. Wonderful selection and every dish we’ve tried has been delicious. Our server was very attentive. Love that it’s a BYOB. We’ll be back next year.

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  2. Joseph

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and exceptional staff, as always!! Can’t wait to return.

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  3. susan VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant in Avalon and perhaps the best in South Jersey. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu and the staff is outstanding.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. regina

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived on the Fourth of July for an early dinner, and we’re immediately greeted and placed at a lovely table for two. I ordered the salmon as usual, and my husband ordered the Veal Lauren. My salmon was tender and sweet and came with a sweet little salad of arugula and feta and olives and watermelon, which was a perfect accent to a nice light meal. My husband absolutely loved the veal dish, which was comparable to “the best veal he ever had“, which was years ago in one of Lydia’s New York restaurants. The veal was so tender he could cut it with a fork, the shrimp were lovely, and he really enjoyed the cream/bearnaise sauce. Each little unit of veal was placed on a roasted potato slice, each of which was a delight in its own rite. Though he hasn’t had a great appetite lately, he gobbled it up and we left delighted and satisfied. Our new favorite dishes once again. Well done!!!

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  5. Phil

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal and the service was outstanding!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Carrie VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat at! Cafe Loren is amazing from the ambiance to the service and above all else, the food. Veal Loren and Short Ribs are classics and are favorites. But all of their dishes are great. Excellent choice if you are looking for a higher end restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Sherry

    Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful overall. Experience!! Servers were friendly and efficient, and food was delicious and beautifully presented!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. connie VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had three different entrees and all were delicious. .The server was very attentive - a great dining experience. Looking forward to returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Dave

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as usual. The Skate was amazing. Always great at Cafe Loren!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sherri VIP

    Philadelphia County71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at Cafe Loren. It did not disappoint. We started out with Caesar salad, which was very good. My entree was the “BLT”. Lobster, crab & bacon over pasta. It was delicious. I think it was the best entree I’ve had so far this summer.

    1 person found this helpful

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Cafe Loren

2288 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    23rd St.
  • Neighborhood
    Avalon
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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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