Caroline's Tavern
★ 4.4 (140) ›American · Avenel
Closed
opens 3pm today
By phone
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Closed · opens 3pm today · try the FRENCH ONION BURGER · about $16 a person
What people mention: Reviewers consistently mention attentive, friendly service, delicious varied dishes (bang bang shrimp, truffle burger, dumplings) and a pleasant, not-too-loud atmosphere with outdoor seating.(from 5 recent reviews)
What to order
from the menuFRENCH ONION BURGER
50/50 Short Rib Brisket Blend, French Onion Jam, Swiss Cheese, Chips
Burgers & Sandwiches$17.95
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Pretzel Bun, Hot Honey Mustard, Pickles, Cole Slaw, Fries
Burgers & Sandwiches$15.95
CAROLINE’S FAMOUS CHICKEN TENDERS
Hand Breaded, Hot Honey Mustard, BBQ Fries, Cole Slaw
Entrées$22.95
TAVERN MAC
Cavatappi, Smoked Gouda Bechamel, Toasted Bread Crumbs
Entrées$9.95
WINGS
Choice of: Buffalo, Garlic Soy Caramel, Sweet Chili Lime, Bourbon BBQ, Pickleback, Truffle Romano
Apps & Small Plates$12.95
Classic Burger
Burgers & Sandwiches$15
American — food to try
4 on this menuBurger✓ On the menu · $17.95
The dish every American kitchen gets judged on. Ask how they cook it.
Here it's “FRENCH ONION BURGER”.
Fried chicken sandwich✓ On the menu · $15.95
Brined, fried, pickles — the last decade's signature sandwich.
Mac and cheese✓ On the menu · $9.95
Baked with a crust or stovetop and creamy; both are right.
Here it's “TAVERN MAC”.
Wings✓ On the menu · $12.95
Crisp skin is the whole point; sauce is a matter of taste.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-01Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Apps & Small Plates
Entrées
Tavern Mac Add-ons
Sides
Soups & Salads
Burgers & Sandwiches
Specialty Cocktails
Beer Tap / Bottle
Mocktails & MilkShakes
WineDine-in only
Dessert
Coffee & Teas
MilkShakes (separate listing)
Brunch
Brunch CocktailsDine-in only
Kids
Happy Hour (Bar Only) Appetizers
Happy Hour Burgers/ Sandwiches/ Soup/ Salad
Happy Hour Beer & Wine / Cocktails
150 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ, 07001
Closed· opens 3pm todayAll hours ▾Hide ▴
- Thursday (today)
- 3pm–10pm
- Friday
- 3pm–10:30pm
- Saturday
- 12pm–10:30pm
- Sunday
- 12pm–9pm
- Monday
- 3pm–10pm
- Tuesday
- 3pm–10pm
- Wednesday
- 3pm–10pm
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.
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