The Diving Horse

Name: The Diving Horse
Address: 2109 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ, United States, 08202
Telephone: (609) 368-5000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1459 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Oct 9, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

The Diving Horse is a seasonal seafood-focused BYOB located at 21st and Dune Drive in Avalon, NJ. We serve an inspired and fresh menu, with ingredients sourced from local farms and day boat fishermen. The name “Diving Horse" pays homage to the horses who used to dive off the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, NJ, in the early to mid-20th century. Our intimate 70-seat restaurant features a modern farmhouse atmosphere and bright, oversized windows with views of Avalon’s quaint main street. We have ample outdoor seating on a patio that holds three large picnic tables for communal seating beneath strands of vintage Edison bulb string lights. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. The Diving Horse has received many honors since opening, including being named Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Shore Hot Spot”, as well as receiving the OpenTable “Diner’s Choice” award.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 368-5000
Website
http://www.thedivinghorseavalon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alex Schiff

Location
2109 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202
Neighborhood
Avalon
Cross street
21st & Dune Drive
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 1,459 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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1,459 Reviews

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Lisa
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was incredible! Everything was extremely flavorful and the service was friendly and perfectly timed. We can’t wait to go back and enjoy another special meal!
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Judy
Atlantic City
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service, as always, were terrific. Fortunately we were outside and the weather allowed that. The volume inside is intolerable.
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Ronald
Caribbean
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The blue fin tuna special was excellent and a perfect cut!
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ronald
Phoenix
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was outstanding, would highly recommend for any occasion. Selection is limited, but excellent.
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Bill
New York City
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Diving horse is always great and we have come to expect a high quality experience. This time was very good. My wife had scallops and I believe that was the better choice. I had fresh catch halibut and while It was very fresh, it was a bit dry and limited on taste. The appetizer was oysters and they were great and we had dessert (chocolate Grenache special). Overall very good but not as good as some of the other times we’ve been there. We will go back and recommend it.
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John
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute incredible dining experience. From host to wait staff to chef, the best thing going at the Jersey Shore.
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Suzanne
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service & Food outstanding Beautiful restaurant however very loud
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Christopher
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joanna was amazing and really made our night special! Full of energy and positive vibes! Food was equally incredible! Best place on 7 mile island!
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Kathy
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great. Food was outstanding. $$$$. Would definitely go again for special occasion.
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tony
Atlantic City
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My top 2 restaurant! One of my favorites ! Always good always hot food ! Wait staff very friendly! Only bad thing is it closes soon ! For the season. French fries were always delicious. Octopus was very good. Tuna was excellent scallops as well. Halibut was good also . Kit Kat bar is amazing!! Get one there one to go home ! Going last night open October 20
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The Diving Horse is rated 4.8 stars by 1459 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Oct 9, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2109 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

Additional information

Cross street
21st & Dune Drive
Neighborhood
Avalon
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Schiff
Additional
BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.thedivinghorseavalon.com/
Phone number
(609) 368-5000

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