Cafe Loren

2288 Dune Dr, Avalon
(609) 967-8228

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Strawberry Shortcake Panna Cotta
Chili Lime Braised Short Ribs
Scallops Appetizer as Main
Vegetable Saffron Risotto
Macadamia Carmel Tart
Goat Cheese and Beets
Grilled Filet Mignon
Coconut Curry Mussels
Pan Seared Halibut
Grilled Octopus

Menu

1st Course

Seafood Bisque
Crab and chive.
Grilled Octopus
Arugula, marinated white bean salad, cucumber, and pesto.
Chili Lime Shrimp
Chili lime seasoned sautéed shrimp, black beans, corn salsa, and chipotle aioli
Pan Seared Scallops
Smoked bacon, fingerling, green apple hash, and cauliflower puree.
Coconut Curry Mussels
Thai coconut broth, garlic, ginger, basil, napa cabbage, jalapeno, and grilled toast.

2nd Course
Caesar Salad
Heart of romaine, parmesan, herbed ricotta crostini, and roasted garlic Caesar dressing.
Goat Cheese and Beets
Arugula, crumbled goat cheese, poached beet, citrus, and pistachio.
Cafe Loren House
Baby field greens, spiced candied walnuts, tomato, imported gorgonzola, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Artichoke Panzanella
Semolina crouton, roasted red pepper, parmigiano, and tomato vinaigrette.

3rd Course
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Pumpkin cous cous, prosciutto, red onion marmalade, crispy sage, and apple cider gastrique.
Pan Seared Halibut
Saffron and chorizo risotto, grape tomato chutney, and beurre blanc.
Cafe Crab Cakes
Herbed red bliss potatoes, corn, spinach, and green goddess aioli.
Blueberry BBQ Short Rib
Vanilla-scented peaches, granola, and ginger peach emulsion.
Apple Butter Glazed Grilled Salmon
Butternut squash, pork roll hash, spinach, and maple balsamic reduction.
Veal Loren
Veal medallions, shrimp, crab, herb roasted yukon, garlic cream, and port reduction.
Grilled Marinated Swordfish
Chickpeas, sweet Italian sausage, black olive, caper peperonata, and sicilian salsa verde.

Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Blueberry sauce.
Peanut Butter Pie
Macadamia Caramel Tart
Toasted coconut ice cream.
Honey Almond Ricotta Tart
Nutella and graham cracker crust.
Strawberry Shortcake Panna Cotta
Strawberry sauce, wafer crumble, and whipped cream.
Apple Pear Cobbler
Vanilla ice cream.

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Recent Reviews

First time dining at Cafe Loren. It did not disappoint. We started out with Caesar salad, which was very good. My entree was the “BLT”. Lobster, crab & bacon over pasta. It was delicious. I think it was the best entree I've had so far this summer.
June 2025
Lovely dinner, great ambience, terrific service. It was our first time here thanks to Craig LeBan's review. Never knew it was there but will certainly not forget it now, definitely will be back!!
June 2025
Cafe Loren is our go to spot for all of our special meals together with family and friends. Everyone is treated to a fantastic meal provided by a top notch personable staff and treated like family. Please do yourself a favor and visit our friends at the restraunt, you will never be disappointed. Thank you Josh, Lauren and Ryan for making every visit better than the last. Customer for life. Nate Sharp aka Hammer.
June 2025

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Cafe Loren

2288 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202
(609) 967-8228