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    Circle Tavern

    3.3 (43 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Bloody Mary
    Jennifer D.

    I grew up down in Cape May county and have never gone in here until this weekend. My mom and I were strolling the shops of Avalon and decided to stop in here for a late lunch. We each got a Bloody Mary and split the grilled cheese and truffle fries. I've never had a grilled cheese with honey mustard, and now I'm never making one again without one! Nice kick with the cheddar cheese. Generous portion of truffle fries were excellently seasoned. We both loved the spice of the Bloody Mary. Amply outdoor seating and pleasant service

    Filet mignon sliders
    Anabella A.

    The service was nice but not very good. Example: drinks were clenched against her chest instead of held on a tray. The food was not even good enough to be called mediocre. We ordered the filet mignon sliders which were so over cooked they were tough to even cut and lacked any flavor. We ordered a grilled cheese for our daughter which was decent, but came with 3 sliced pickles and no french fries. Overall it was just an extremely unimpressive experience with below average food.

    Wings
    Lou C.

    It's fine. Not wonderful. If you want some typical bar food in a place where you can wear flip flops and shorts, this place will work. The food is decent, service is hit or miss, and the beer selection is limited. The space hasn't been spruced up in many years, but it's comfortable. Burgers are good, wings are very heavy, and the cheese steaks are ok.

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    Just visited the Circle Tavern on 10/23 and was absolutely BLOWN AWAY!! I am constantly traveling the country and absolutely love food and eating out. However tonight we chose the tavern over some of the other fine restaurants in the Avalon area because we wanted a casual setting. While the food was good, the drinks were okay. HOWEVER, our server was phenomenal. I've gone to thousands of restaurants in my lifetime and he was the absolute best. The circle tavern is very lucky to have Jeffery.

    Blackened fish of the day sandwich - mahi mahi
    Diana N.

    We decided to explore Avalon on this beautiful sunny yet windy day. Stopped by this place for lunch on the patio. There's about 5 tables outside and on the other side is a lounge area. Service was friendly. Bathrooms are clean. For lunch we ordered: Blacked fish of the day sandwich - mahi mahi was the FOD and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The brioche bun was warm, soft and buttery which was a perfect vehicle for the fish. Sandwich was served with lettuce, tomato, red onions and a pickle. I was a bit surprised that this sandwich didn't come with any sides nor does any of their other sandwiches. Costs $2 to add fries. Grilled chicken Caprese salad - nice size salad with a good amount of grilled chicken. We had the dressing placed on the side due to the fear of salads typically being over dressed. Hubby was happy with his choice and commented on how perfectly cooked and seasoned his chicken was. Overall, this was a nice spot to come grab a light lunch. Very happy with our choices and we will definitely come back and enjoy their patio seating once the weather gets a tad bit warmer. They are open year round which is great. Most shops and restaurants are closed until May which is typical in these small beach towns.

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    12 years ago

    Great food. Very cozy terrasse making eating outside very fun. I loved the meatloaf. Everything on our table was super tasty.

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    Avalon Prime

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    3.5(13 reviews)
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    From the moment I walked into the steakhouse, the atmosphere set the tone for an unforgettable…read moredining experience -- warm lighting, rich aromas, and the kind of energy that makes you instantly excited for the meal ahead. But the true star of the night was the medium rare filet, and honestly, it was perfection on a plate. The filet arrived beautifully seared on the outside with a tender, juicy center cooked exactly medium rare. Every bite melted effortlessly, packed with rich flavor and buttery texture that only a perfectly prepared cut of beef can deliver. It was seasoned just right -- enough to enhance the natural flavor of the steak without overpowering it. What made the experience even better was the attention to detail from the staff. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and the timing between courses was flawless. Combined with the elegant atmosphere, it felt like more than just dinner -- it felt like an experience. If you're a steak lover searching for a place that truly knows how to cook a filet, this steakhouse absolutely delivers. Easily one of the best steaks I've had in a long time, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

    We went to this spot on a busy Labor Day weekend . You have to walk through the bar to get to…read morethe restaurant which was a feat . It was super loud and wall to wall people. Luckily there is a door that closes off the noisy bar area. The service was good the waitress gave us some recommendations and was knowledgeable about the menu. We started with a few cocktails which were good and booze forward. We didn't have appetizers this trip. We did have the wedge salad which was good not great underwhelming wanted the dressing to be better. We had a party of 4 two people ordered the filet cooked different temps. One ordered the short rib with potato's and carrots. One ordered the crab cake. The filet was cooked perfectly we ordered a sauce but it never came. It was flavored well enough it didn't need any added sauce. The short rib was savory and tender falling apart . The crab cake was good but was grilled a bit too dark for my liking. It was chock full of lump crab. We didn't have dessert for dinner since service was slow and took a while to complete dinner. The side dishes all lacked flavor. The creamed spinach was bland and under salted and runny. The broccoli was just ok and a bit cold. The potato was good but can't mess those up too much. All in all a good dinner it's not a great value but expected at the beach. The entrees were good sides fell short. Lots of mixed reviews here nice looking place though . Maybe try for yourself !

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