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    Cafe Loren

    4.6 (116 reviews)
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    Pan Seared Sea Scallops
    Laura I.

    I was a little concerned as the place had a musty smell when we walked in. Needless to say, this place still got a 5 star from us! Food AND service was out of this world! Between the 3 of us not one person had something they didn't like. A couple dishes that stood out was the beet salad, Caesar salad (so good!!, and the blueberry crumble dessert. If you have a change to go here, then make a reservation and give it a try! This place is a BYOB so bring your bottle and enjoy'!!

    Pan Seared Halibut
    Lori B.

    Wow!!! Omg....what a delicious surprise! The reviews were good for Cafe Loren but honestly this place should have way more clout than it does currently. Earlier in our trip, we went to Steve & Cookies and this meal at Cafe Loren blew that one out of the park!

    Scallops
    david l.

    While staying at the Icona we wanted a nice fine dining meal. Cafe Loren did npt disappoint. The service was outstanding and friendly. The server made great recommendations. I highly suggest the starting with the Scallops and for mains Halibut and BBQ Braised Short Rib. It was a outstanding meal.

    Pan Seared Halibut
    Claire O.

    ABSOLUTELY LOVED!! I picked this restaurant for me and my family for my sisters 20th birthday. I absolutely adored the atmosphere, the service and the food, it was a true home run. We started with the shrimp appetizer and it was amazing. For an entree I ordered the Halibut and it was so delicious & fresh and the risotto was such a good addition. They gave a desert on the house to my sister which was extremely nice. Our server was Nick and he was outstanding. Prices are upscale but 100% worth it. We will totally be back in the future. If you love seafood and are looking for a classy meal Cafe Loren is definitely the place.

    Ricotta pie
    Rebecca K.

    Visited Cafe Loren for dinner on my birthday, and we were both quite pleased with our meal! It's very easy to walk past this "hidden" restaurant on the main drag in Avalon, but it's definitely a gem of the island. When we went in July, they were offering reservations for both indoor and outdoor seating, so we snagged res for outside. The outdoor space is a little unassuming (almost looks like an extension of the parking lot), but the tables are spacious and nicely spread apart. It basically functioned as its own little restaurant. Our waiter, Nick, was lovely, and he gave us his full attention, providing us his opinions on various dishes and making sure all our questions were answered. He honestly made the experience so much better! Cafe Loren is BYOB, so definitely be sure to bring a bottle with you! They chilled our white in an ice bucket while we ate, which was much appreciated on the humid day. In terms of food, Cafe Loren operates with a relatively small menu, which makes it easy for selecting your dishes. We split a first course between the two of us, opting for the coconut curry mussels. Neither of us are big mussel fans, but per Nick's recommendation, we went for it. It was such a unique dish, featuring Thai flavors with ginger, garlic, and curry all encased with the crusty bread. It was plenty for both of us! We each got a house salad as our second course, which was basic but nice. Loved the inclusion of the candied walnuts and the gorgonzola, and the salad wasn't overly drenched in the balsamic. For our mains, since we were on the shore, we both had to do seafood. My fiancee went for the scallops, which he spoke highly of - the plum sauce was a unique pairing with the succotash, but provided a bit of unexpected sweetness. They were meaty and quite filling! I went for the salmon - it was a massive piece, I was very surprised! The salmon itself was delightful with the honey glaze, and it paired so well with the fresh watermelon / feta / olive salad (a combo I would never think myself but was a hit). I wound up taking half of my main home since it was so filling! Although we were both pretty full already, Nick enticed us with dessert by bringing around the tray of offerings. We were suckered in to trying the ricotta pie - with Nutella, honey, and almonds in a light crust, it was a perfect ending to a great birthday dinner. Overall, we loved our dinner at Cafe Loren. This is definitely one of the finest (if not the finest) restaurants on the island and worth making a trip to for dinner. While the price is a tad bit steep, it's definitely bearable and worth it for a special occasion. We hope to make it back to try other seasonal offerings as the seasons change. Thanks for a great birthday dinner, Cafe Loren!

    Key Lime Pie
    Dean C.

    This is a must try, with a true chef that puts together amazing depths of flavor. We were able to get early reservations on Friday night and liked it so much we asked for availability on Saturday and they allowed for an early reservation for Saturday. On the first night we both had the crab bisque which was very good, and split appetizers of grilled octopus, mussels, and grilled scallops. It is tough to say which appetizer was out favorite, however probably the mussels that was in a sauce which was really deep in flavor and had some crunch with cabbage, and an ever so slight spicy taste. The grilled octopus appetizer was as tender as it gets and was a light vinaigrette taste with white beans and cucumber. Our meals on night 1 were Halibut, which my wife had and I had to order on the 2nd night as it was the best I have ever had. The flavor of this fish, combined with the brown crusted sides and tender inside, made for a great taste. The sides for the halibut were risotto and a carrot ginger sauce which were good, however my wife liked more than me. I got the swordfish with clams, which was not what I expected (I thought more of a sauce), however still very good, however probably both of our least favorite dishes. On night 2 we had the special of potato leak soup, which was amazing and a Caesar salad which you will not have a better Caesar salad than this. My wife got the crab cakes on day 2, which she loved (I'm never a big fan) and since she is not a potato fan, I ate her side of potato and spinach with grilled corn, which was fantastic (she ate my risotto). Last, but definitely not last are the desserts, we both had the strawberry panna Cotta on day one which was as good of a dessert as I have had (a little more crumb topping and whipped cream would have personally made it even better for me) and on day 2 my wife stuck with the strawberry panna cotta (extra crumb) and I reluctantly took one for the team and tried the key lime pie (extra whipped cream) and it was really really good, and the crust was absolutely amazing, however I will stick with the strawberry panna cotta time. The people in this place are also some of the nicest and attentive staff you will meet, and the chef was nice enough (maybe because we came in 2 nights straight with Joanna as our server) to let us try a raw thinly sliced tuna appetizer there was a name that is escaping me), which was absolutely out of this world, and was as fresh a dish as I have had. Obviously we would highly recommend this place, for if you love fresh, thought out food, from an amazing chef, you will not be disappointed.

    Burreta on Pears finger licking good!!!

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    One of the best places to eat in Avalon. Nothing special about the atmosphere but the food is always delicious.

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    3 years ago

    Always amazing dishes and with delicious specials. Can never get a bad meal here. Excellent service.

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    2 years ago

    Great food. Great service. Entrees were plentiful and delicious. Leave room for dessert

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    3 years ago

    Our favorite dinner at the beach. Very consistent. Solid service staff. Veal Loren us my favorite as us macadamia tart.

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    Excellent food, great service and the menu offers a nice variety of options. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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    6 years ago

    This was the first take out that we have done other than pizza and the Veal Loren was truly amazing. Thanks so much.

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    Summer Salt in concept, is an exciting, inventive meal, with a focus on locally sourced…read moreingredients. In reality, this was a grossly overpriced meal for a lot of hit/miss items and rather small portions. To start, we reserved the covered patio. The chairs were wildly uncomfortable with no low back support. Service was friendly and attentive, always refilling waters and clearing plates. I do appreciate how the staff acknowledged our special occasion and even printed a keepsake menu. This did not go unnoticed. Now for the food: You pay $95/pp for a 4 course meal. 6 small (shared) plates that are merely 1-3 bites per small plate, per person, and an entree and dessert of choice per person. $95 pp wouldn't be horrible if the small plates were executed properly and if you got more than 1 small parm crisp and 1 small fritter per person just as an example. The portions were laughable, and this was moreover a tasting. Some items needed simple basics such as salt and acid to round them out. The beet salad, green beans and fritters were severely underseasoned. The star of the show was the linguine and clams. We both ordered this. This portion was appropriate. Again, for the small salads/bites, a pasta dish per person and a slice of cake per person, a more appropriate price point would have been approx $55-75 per person contingent on your entree (there was also steak and fish). The lemon mirror cake was a nice ending to the meal and we appreciated the complimentary coffee. We left with the general consensus that it was good, not great, nor memorable, and felt we overpaid for the quality and portions. Of note: this is also a BYOB.

    This definitely would have been 4 stars for the beautiful decor, friendly staff, and interesting…read moremenu. The pre fixe menu was good, though not a lot of food per person. The spot on the water with the view of the dunes is gorgeous. I don't mind paying for an expensive meal. But over $100 a person for average portion size and no drinks (it's BYOB) is crazy. For that reason alone I wouldn't go back. I need at least one martini to justify paying $130 a person.

    Cafe Loren - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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