Cafe Loren

2288 Dune Dr, Avalon
(609) 967-8228

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

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

We come to this restaurant 3 times each summer and have been doing that for 6/7 years. Never been disappointed until Friday night. Both mine and my wife food really disappointed . The grouper was under cooked and the BLT scampi was nothing like I had before. I always give this restaurant 5 stars because we really like it. Im little sad even to write this.
September 2025
Our meals at Cafe Loren are always excellent: quality of the food and its preparation, choice of menu, and all of the service staff. Reservations are honored with little or no wait for a table, and the spacing between tables make this a place for special occasions or just a dinner among friends. Although prices are more than a regular family restaurant ( but not for Avalon), the fact that Cafe Loren is a BYOB makes this a location for one ( or two ) of your special wines. Enjoy!
September 2025
A decade (and counting!) of dinners at Café Loren in Avalon, and it never fails to impress. From the halibut with its incredible sauces to a Caesar salad that truly has no rival, every bite reminds us why this has been a tradition for over 10 years.
Nick always makes us feel so well taken care of, and the serene artwork by Monaco Zane sets the perfect backdrop for enjoying a glass of French wine over dinner.
Already counting down to our next visit over Memorial...
August 2025

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Cafe Loren

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