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Cafe Loren
2288 Dune Dr
Avalon, US-NJ 08202
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Our Menu
Dessert
Our Menu
Additions to our menu are offered daily. Offerings and pricing may change occasionally due to market availability.
First Course
Seafood Bisque
$15.00
crab, chive
Pan Seared Scallops
$22.00
smoked bacon, fingerling and green apple hash, cauliflower puree, port reduction
Brown Butter Blue Crab
$22.00
Lump blue crab, cucumber, crispy onion, hank sauce "cilannktro" aioli
Coconut Curry Mussels
$18.00
tai coconut broth, ginger, garlic, basil, napa cabbage, grilled toast
Grilled Octopus
$19.00
pepperoni, white beans, rapini, basil
Steamed Clams Casino
$20.00
white wine and clam broth, bacon bread crumb
Second Course
Caesar Salad
$15.00
heart of romaine, sundried tomato & ricotta crostini, parmesan tuille, roasted garlic caesar dressing
Cafe Loren House
$15.00
baby field greens, spiced candied walnuts, tomato, imported gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette
Seasonal Salad MP
Locally and responsibly sourced ingredients. Offering changes on a regular basis
Goat Cheese and Beets
$16.00
poached beets, goat cheese and yogurt "gremolata", pistachio, orange, citrus-mustard vinaigrette
Third Course
Pan Seared Halibut
$44.00
sweet pea and pancetta risotto, grape tomato chutney, ginger carrot emulsion
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Whipped sweet potato, vanilla bourbon candied pecans, red onion marmalade, apple cider gastrique
- $44.00
Veal Loren
$45.00
veal medallions, shrimp, crab, herb roasted yukon, garlic cream, port reduction
Cafe Loren Steak MP
garlic mashed potato, roast vegetables, garlic confit, crispy onion, horseradish cream
Apple Butter Glazed Grilled Salmon
$38.00
Porkroll, spinach, and butternut squash hash, maple balsamic reduction
Grilled Swordfish
$40.00
Sautéed sweet Italian sausage and kale, cranberry pecan relish
Chili Lime Braised Short Ribs
$40.00
Cheddar jalapeño grits, pickled red onion, cilantro citrus crema
Lobster and Shrimp "BLT" Scampi
$44.00
bacon, lobster, tomato, linguini, charred corn, parmigiano reggiano
Dessert Menu
Whole Pies Available Upon Request for Next Day Pickup
Key Lime Pie
$12.50
Blueberry Sauce
Strawberry Shortcake Panna Cotta
$10.00
Strawberry Sauce, Wafer Crumble, Whipped Cream
Peanut Butter Pie
$12.50Honey Almond Ricotta Tart
$10.00
nutella and graham cracker crust
Apple Pear Cobbler
$12.50
Vanilla Ice Cream
Macadamia Carmel Tart
$12.50
Toasted Coconut Ice Cream
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About Us
The Cafe Loren was opened in 1978 as Avalon's first fine dining BYOB. Nestled around the Avalon Freeze, Avalon's 1950's landmark ice cream stand, we have maintained an atmosphere of casual seashore elegance with a friendly and professional staff for 34 years.
For over three decades our menu has kept pace with American culinary trends. Over the years heavy French influence has given way to American cuisine, a happy hybrid comprised of styles, methods and ingredients from around the globe. Our menu can best be described as "American Coastal Cuisine." American because of our diverse preparations and Coastal because of our emphasis on seafood. But meat lovers have not been forgotten. We also offer superbly prepared lamb, veal, beef and pork.
Chef/owner Stephen Serano has spent time with some of the best in any kitchen including three years in New York City with Chef Gordon Ramsey of "Hell's Kitchen" fame. He brings all of this to the table and continues to be progressive with his dishes including house made desserts and creative daily additions to our regular menu.
Everyone seems to know someone at the Café Loren. Patty & Mark want you to be one of the regulars who make the Café Loren a must each summer!
Attire is "dressy-casual". Men should wear a collared shirt. Shorts are acceptable.