Elevated | Intentional | Salmon…read more Elevated - This is one of the more elevated dining experiences on the island. From the moment you walk in, you can tell the restaurant is designed for people looking for something a little more special than a casual meal. It strikes a nice balance between upscale and comfortable, making it equally suited for a romantic date night, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying a more refined dinner with friends or family. The atmosphere feels polished without being overly formal. Intentional - Everything about the restaurant feels thoughtfully designed. The menu is curated rather than overwhelming, with dishes that seem carefully crafted instead of trying to be everything to everyone. The dining room layout also deserves credit. The tables are spaced in a way that gives you privacy while still maximizing the room. Servers move through the restaurant with ease, and you never feel like you're bumping into other guests or having conversations on top of one another. It's clear that attention was paid to both the guest experience and the overall flow of the restaurant. Salmon - I ordered the salmon, and it was one of the highlights of the evening. The fish was cooked perfectly--tender, flaky, and moist--with an Asian-inspired seasoning that added plenty of flavor without overpowering the salmon itself. The accompanying sides complemented the dish well and created a balanced meal. What surprised me most was the portion size. At a restaurant with this level of presentation, I expected a smaller serving, but the portion was generous and left me completely satisfied. I would absolutely order it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting. Pro tip: Make a reservation, especially during peak dinner hours or weekends. It has the feel of a place people choose for special occasions, so tables can fill up quickly. Pro tip: Come dressed for the atmosphere. While there isn't a strict dress code, business casual or date-night attire fits the vibe and helps make the experience feel complete

My husband and I had a reservation for Jays on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7 pm. We had an emergency…read morethat we had to leave the shore earlier than expected m. I responded to Jay's text that we cancelled. The text inducted that I had to call the restaurant. I called the restaurant and they did not answer so O left a voicemail message at approximately 1:30 pm that I had to cancel our 7 o'clock reservation. I left my name and telephone number, including the time of our reservation. When I did not hear back, I asked my husband to contact them again and to confirm that they received my message. my husband spoke to them they confirmed that they received our voicemail message however they said that they were charging my credit card for no-show. I made every effort to reach out to them to try to contact them, but the restaurant was closed yet. this restaurant not only did not make themselves available for patrons to contact them, but they have the nerve to charge my credit card $50 for not even walking into the door of their establishment. What kind of business is that ? The female owner of this restaurant said and I quote ..,"this is common for any restaurant". My husband and I have eaten out at several restaurants in Avalon, Sea Isle and Stone Harbor and I can assure you we have never experienced charges to a credit card for not even walking in the door of the restaurant so I have no idea what the owner is talking. We have eaten at "several restaurants" in Stone Harbor and Sea Isle area including La Fatina Coast, Lafinestra, Restauranta Luciano, Spagetti, and they have never charged for a cancellation 6 hours before the scheduled and especially when an emergency. My husband and I are seniors, and my husband is a veteran of 25 years and this establishment is only cares about making as much money they can. And to charge people $50 when they made three (3) attempts to cancel a reservation 6 hours earlier due to an emergency so very unfortunate.

This is only our 2nd time here but we will be back! Dino,…read moreowner and chef is so accommodating and talented. He listened to my concerns about eating on patio with my older parents and promised a beautiful sunset. It did not disappoint. The menu had something for everyone from the seafood fanatics (stuffed flounder a hit) and the penne in vodka sauce with crab meat to name a few!! Appetizers were also incredible including the melt in your mouth meatballs and the stuffed mushrooms(the special) We dine out a lot with our big family in summer and this is a must visit!!!! Service was also amazing!

A nice little spot by the bay. Very homey. Service was great. They are BYOB. Food was amazing.read more

Great experience. Was an interesting culinary journey that allowed us to experience choices in…read morefoods that we might not have tried. But the preparation of each item made the offerings innovative and delicious. Service was warm, friendly, professional but not rushed. We will be back. Ambiance cant be beat as you perch in the dunes and receive the cooling ocean breezes.

This is such a unique experience at the shore. The food was beyond amazing and the service is…read moretop-notch. I highly highly highly recommend summer salt.

Returned with a party of 8. I normally get seafood. They all ordered seafood. Seafood here is…read moregreat. But for some reason, wanted a steak. Excellent. Served with excellent carrots, Brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes and horseradish sauce. Oysters grilled appetizer good. And the Caesar salad was good too. So glad my son gets a reservation here for vacation week. Top notch service from Nick. And others. I would encourage Cafe Loren to try a new decor approach rather than just selling art. Pretty but a little staid. Just a suggestion. Go one notch modern and fresh. But the food and service are great.

Upscale atmosphere, wonderful service, and excellent food. Well worth the cost. Will absolutely be…read moreback again.

New tapas-style restaurant in Stone Harbor. The restaurant is split in two with one side being more…read more"loungey" and the other being more of a traditional restaurant atmosphere. Our server recommended three dishes per person, so my party of 4 ordered practically the entire menu. Dishes come out as they're ready, but we were disappointed that every dish came out at the same time. It was tapas overload! One reviewer referenced that the physical size of the dishes are small, and they were spot on. The dish the Shrimp and Grits were served on was tiny. It held three average size shrimp with barely any grits to speak of. The Corn Ribs were unique, but a little difficult to eat. The Cuban Cigars were ample in size, as were the Beef Lettuce Wraps. We selected an apple tart-style dessert with vanilla ice cream. This restaurant seems to close pretty early, so don't expect to be there for long if you have a later reservation. 4% surcharge for credit cards. This is a little higher than other establishments. BYOB so don't forget your vino. Rubia was likely a one-and-done for us.

Rubia is a great new spot in Stone Harbor! Located where Marabella's used to run shop. It's great…read morethat a tapas style restaurant has entered Stone Harbor. It's something the town really needed! We went here the other night and it was a fantastic time. It's BYOB so we brought cocktails and wine to enjoy with the tapas. In terms of tapas, we pretty much ordered everything from the menu. For the most part everything was delicious. A few dishes left a lot to be desired but overall it was pretty good. With it being a new restaurant, there are still some wrinkles to be ironed out. First being the plates are too small. And by that I mean the actual physical dishes. They need to be a bit larger. Another aspect needs to be tweaked is the service. They weren't bad by any means just were out of sync. I suspect when they get more and more experience as a restaurant it will get better.

This was always my favorite go-to restaurant, but sadly today's meal was not good. Smoothie was…read morefine, usual preparation. Wrap was inedible: problem is the food is made in the back by young teenagers who clearly needed supervision and additional training. The owner needs to get back in the kitchen with the teenagers and oversee operations to assure a quality product. Never was an issue with the original owners. I don't mind paying $60 for lunch if food is prepared properly, this was not.

severely overpriced for the quality of food you are getting. On top of almost 20 dollar wraps,…read moreadding chicken is an extra $7! not to mention the Cole slaw is gross

Disappointed. Food poorly prepared!…read more Vegetable tempura fried batter, typically lightly & crispy, was translucent and soaked with oil. Sushi was fresh, but rice was a bit undercooked for me.

This is a beautiful restaurant on the bay. Everyone was welcoming and nice. We got the chirashi and…read more2 rolls. Everything was tasty and unique. Triangle roll was delicious. Mayo really added to the roll. Tried the sunshine roll w spicy chili mango sauce. I really liked the way the sweet played off the spicy. Everything was so fresh and good. The nicest staff. Highly recommend. Everyone seemed to be really enjoying the Japanese dishes too.

Delicious burger, great location, and amazing staff! Total package, I got a classic bean burger and…read morea strawberry basil margarita, I was SO stuffed by the end of the night. Our server was the best and so accommodating. I also LOVE the seating, the garage door is perfect for summer nights! PS. I think Mondays are the best to go, the deal on the margaritas is just too good!

This place used to be great. We are there 2 years ago and had to send food back because it was…read morecold. Ate there again today and service was extremely slow. My Marguerita tasted like it had no alcohol and we waited longer than I like to put our order in and receive our drinks. We waited an hour and still had no food. Finally I complained and asked for the food to go. Still we waited. Finally I said I wouldn't pay for food we waited so long for. We finally got the food but had to leave as we had an 8 month baby with us. The wait staff were friendly enough but at today's prices I expect better and faster service. Won't be going there again anytime soon.