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The Diving Horse, Avalon, NJ

The Diving Horse

4.7
4.7
1463 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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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Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 1,463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Diving Horse in Avalon is a culinary gem, praised for its "amazing food," "outstanding service," and "fun environment." Diners love the "imaginative dishes" and "exceptional menu." While some reviews note noise levels and pricing, the overall experience is consistently delightful, making it a "must-visit" spot.

1,463 Reviews

  1. Dolly

    Philadelphia65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The octopus was absolutely exceptional as was the halibut! Everyone at the Diving Horse goes out of their way to make your time there completely enjoyable! Can’t wait till you reopen in the spring!

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  2. tony VIP

    Atlantic City71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place to eat ! Always good ! Staff is always friendly! Can’t wait til next year! Every one have a great time off see you soon

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  3. Carol

    Atlantic City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our son’s engagement celebration dinner with a party of 10. Everything was perfect! The table was set with beautiful flowers and the food and service was excellent! We love The Diving Horse and highly recommend it for an intimate night or a celebration.

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  4. A .

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coordinating with my family for anything is like wrangling a herd of cats and Emily was more than accommodating when our party was delayed. Donny sent a treat to the table to celebrate a birthday but the best part was there was no singing! Outstanding food, service, and experience. Highly recommend

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  5. Karen VIP

    Pittsburgh33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food always excellent. Service is attentive and friendly.

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  6. Lisa

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    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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  7. Judy VIP

    Atlantic City161 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    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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  8. Ronald VIP

    Caribbean3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    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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  9. ronald VIP

    Phoenix21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    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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  10. Bill VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    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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Google Map for The Diving Horse

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
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