Avalon Prime Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Steak and Seafood on the Jersey Shore

Avalon Prime Steakhouse sits within ICONA Windrift, one of only two beachfront hotels on Avalon's 7-Mile Island in New Jersey. The setting alone sets the tone: an oceanfront resort that has drawn families and couples to this stretch of the Jersey Shore since the original Windrift opened in 1967. When ICONA Resorts acquired the property in 2021, a multi-million dollar renovation transformed the accommodations, common areas, and restaurants — Avalon Prime among them.

The steakhouse delivers what its name promises: an authentic American steakhouse experience, with steak, seafood, and gourmet dishes prepared to order. It is part of a broader dining ecosystem at the Windrift that includes a piano lounge, a dune bar, and a tiki bar, but Avalon Prime is the anchor — the destination for a proper sit-down dinner after a day on the beach.

Recognition That Matters

Wine Spectator awarded Avalon Prime Steakhouse its Best of Award of Excellence, a distinction that signals a wine list built with genuine care and depth — the kind that complements a serious steakhouse menu rather than simply accompanying it. For a resort restaurant on the Jersey Shore, that level of recognition is notable, and it speaks to the ambition behind what ICONA has built here.

A Resort Dining Room Worth Seeking Out

Avalon Prime operates within a resort that leans into warmth and hospitality — what ICONA calls the "Aloha spirit." That philosophy carries into the dining room: the atmosphere is inviting without being casual, the kind of place where a beachfront vacation dinner can feel genuinely elevated. With bar seating, outdoor options, and the full amenities of the Windrift surrounding it, the steakhouse functions equally well for a quiet dinner for two or a gathering of a larger group.

For visitors to Avalon looking for American steakhouse cooking done with intention — and a wine program that earned national notice — Avalon Prime is a straightforward choice.