Cafe Loren Menu
Introducing the Menu at Cafe Loren
Situated in scenic Avalon, NJ, Cafe Loren presents a delightful fusion of New American cuisine with a seafood focus. The menu boasts a variety of meticulously crafted dishes that highlight the freshest ingredients.
- First Course: Start with the rich Seafood Bisque or the exquisite Pan Seared Scallops, perfectly complemented by smoked bacon and cauliflower puree.
- Second Course: The Caesar Salad is a standout, renowned for its harmonious dressing and toppings. Don't miss the seasonal salad that evolves with local produce.
- Main Courses: Indulge in the Pan Seared Halibut or the decadent Veal Loren, showcasing culinary artistry and robust flavors.
With a romantic atmosphere, attentive service, and a menu that continues to impress, Cafe Loren is a must-visit for both casual diners and seafood enthusiasts alike.
First Course
Seafood Bisque
crab, chive
Pan Seared Scallops
smoked bacon, fingerling and green apple hash, cauliflower puree, port reduction
Brown Butter Blue Crab
Lump blue crab, cucumber, crispy onion, hank sauce "cilannktro" aioli
Coconut Curry Mussels
tai coconut broth, ginger, garlic, basil, napa cabbage, grilled toast
Grilled Octopus
pepperoni, white beans, rapini, basil
Steamed Clams Casino
white wine and clam broth, bacon bread crumb
Caesar Salad
heart of romaine, sundried tomato & ricotta crostini, parmesan tuille, roasted garlic caesar dressing
Cafe Loren House
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
poached beets, goat cheese and yogurt "gremolata", pistachio, orange, citrus-mustard vinaigrette
Second Course
Third Course
Pan Seared Halibut
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
Veal Loren
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
Porkroll, spinach, and butternut squash hash, maple balsamic reduction
Grilled Swordfish
Sautéed sweet Italian sausage and kale, cranberry pecan relish
Chili Lime Braised Short Ribs
Cheddar jalapeño grits, pickled red onion, cilantro citrus crema
Lobster and Shrimp "BLT" Scampi
bacon, lobster, tomato, linguini, charred corn, parmigiano reggiano
