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

Place is great!! From the hostess - very sweet and personable. To our server Amy, who made our experience amazing. Great suggestions, felt like we knew her for some time. The food was great, the flavor combos were different and unique. I will say a few dishes were lacking a little salt for our liking, but delicious none the less. Desserts we had two amazing gluten free desserts and a macadamia type pie. The pie I got was not that great compared to the others. Again, just my opinion....
May 2026
Exceptional experience at Cafe Loren! Every dish that was presented was delicious. We were celebrating a birthday and it was certainly a memorable experience. Paige was an excellent waitress. Can't wait to come back this Summer!
May 2026
Great find! We usually go to Steve and Cookies when visiting the OC are but wanted to try something new this time around. We were so glad we did. The food was absolutely delicious, our service was wonderful and full of personality and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. This will definitely be our new spot whenever we are in the area.
November 2025

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Cafe Loren

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