Cafe Loren

Cafe Loren The Café Loren was opened in 1978 as Avalon’s first fine dining BYOB. For over three decades our menu has kept pace with American culinary trends.

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. 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 Cu

isine". 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. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. We encourage you to make a reservation. Our phones are answered every day we are open after 2pm or you can go to our reservations page to request your reservation on-line. Please allow 48 hours for online reservations. Same day reservations should be made by phone.

This past weekend’s specials were flying out of the kitchen so fast we could barely get a picture of them! As always, th...
07/27/2026

This past weekend’s specials were flying out of the kitchen so fast we could barely get a picture of them! As always, thank you to all of our purveyors for such excellent product to work with. Thank you to our staff for preparing and serving our ideas with thought and care. And thank you to our customers for coming back time and time again, summer after summer.

Crispy Skin Barramundi, served with coconut jasmine rice, mango chutney, and pineapple-guava sauce.

Coffee Rubbed NY Strip, finished with a roasted garlic and herb compound butter. Served with a longhot and tomato panzanella made with bread from Isabel’s bakery across the street.

Some fantastic special offerings from this past week! Braised Pork Shank, sweet and sour purple cabbage,pineapple-chili ...
07/19/2026

Some fantastic special offerings from this past week!

Braised Pork Shank, sweet and sour purple cabbage,
pineapple-chili emulsion, chimichurri, salsa criolla, and cilantro.

Crispy Skin Yellowtail Kingfish, garlic and ginger jasmine rice, sesame carrot & sea bean slaw, and sweet soy-hoisin glaze.

We got some hibiscus from the market and knew what we had to do! Pan Roasted Duck BreastCarolina Gold rice, wild mushroo...
07/09/2026

We got some hibiscus from the market and knew what we had to do!

Pan Roasted Duck Breast

Carolina Gold rice, wild mushrooms, rapini, toasted hazelnuts, raspberry-hibiscus sauce. Available this week only!

Holiday Clam BakeAtlantic Cod, littleneck clams, PEI mussels, shrimp, chorizo, baby potatoes, white wine and corn broth....
07/01/2026

Holiday Clam Bake

Atlantic Cod, littleneck clams, PEI mussels, shrimp, chorizo, baby potatoes, white wine and corn broth. Served with a grilled lemon and grilled Isabel’s sourdough brushed with a roasted garlic herb butter. Happy 4th of July from the corner of 23rd and Dune!

Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi, served with stir fry vegetables and a mango-ginger glaze. A beloved offering from this past...
06/28/2026

Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi, served with stir fry vegetables and a mango-ginger glaze. A beloved offering from this past weekends additions to the menu.

Spice Dusted Ahi Tuna, served with kimchi fried rice, hoisen & sweet soy glaze. Another delicious addition to this week’...
06/20/2026

Spice Dusted Ahi Tuna, served with kimchi fried rice, hoisen & sweet soy glaze. Another delicious addition to this week’s menu. Available through the weekend!

For the dads who’d rather have a perfectly grilled pork chop more than another necktie.This weekend’s feature: a 12oz pr...
06/18/2026

For the dads who’d rather have a perfectly grilled pork chop more than another necktie.

This weekend’s feature: a 12oz prime bone-in pork chop served with mushroom, broccoli rabe, and baby potato hash. Topped with parmesan and bacon breadcrumbs, alongside a smooth basil emulsion, and black garlic molasses.

A dish built for an early summer weekend at Café Loren. Slow-braised lamb shank, lemon orzo, whipped feta, cucumber-cele...
06/13/2026

A dish built for an early summer weekend at Café Loren. Slow-braised lamb shank, lemon orzo, whipped feta, cucumber-celery salad, pistachio and sesame crunch, pomegranate, and lamb jus. Available this weekend only.

Two of our specials from this weekend, just what you needed! Ahi Tuna Poke with sesame and sweet soy vinaigrette, mango ...
06/06/2026

Two of our specials from this weekend, just what you needed!

Ahi Tuna Poke with sesame and sweet soy vinaigrette, mango salsa, crispy rice noodles

Crispy Skin Barramundi with cauliflower gratin, balsamic glazed pearl onions, and cashew romesco sauce.

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimproasted shish*to peppers, garlic, lemon, lilikoi lemon beurre blanc
06/03/2026

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
roasted shish*to peppers, garlic, lemon, lilikoi lemon beurre blanc

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2288 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ
08202

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 5:30pm - 9pm

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