Cafe Loret

4.2 (267)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

128 BROAD STREET, Red Bank, NJ 07701

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Restaurateurs Dennis and Estella Quinones-Foy have been redefining modern American fine dining since 1996, the year they were awarded Best New Restaurant for their New York City venture EQ. Their eponymous Dennis Foy in Tribeca was one of Esquire’s 2007 Best New Restaurants, and in 2013, their d’floret in Lambertville found a place on New Jersey Monthly’s Best New list. The committed restauranteurs’ new concept in Red Bank, NJ, Café Loret, is a modern American brasserie. Café Loret is an elegantly lit stage that exhibits Chef Foy’s dual passions: his fine art paintings, and of course his culinary mastery, where he presents exquisitely crafted dishes blending French, American, and Mediterranean influences. As one of the original founders of New American cuisine and the farm-to-table movement, local markets will heavily influence the seasonal, ever-changing menu.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Mediterranean, French American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Website
https://www.cafeloret.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Dennis Foy
Catering
From an office party, to an at home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please call us at: 732-430-2250 to inquire.
Private party facilities
BOOK AN EVENT For all inquiries, please call us at 732-430-2250

Location
128 BROAD STREET, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Area
Red Bank
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

Organic Local Field GreensUSD 11.00
Fine Herbs, Walnuts
Chilled Cucumber SaladUSD 14.00
Tomato Confit, Shallots, Green Beans
Soup du JourUSD 12.00
Sautéed GnocchiUSD 16.00
Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano, Chives
Warm Goat Cheese TartUSD 15.00
Tomato Confit, Chive Oil, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sautéed Tian of CrabUSD 18.00
Thyme

Entrée

North Atlantic SalmonUSD 28.00
Cucumber, Radish, Porcini Mushrooms
Sautéed ShrimpUSD 34.00
White Bean Compote, Fennel, Fresh Oregano
Gateau of LangoustineUSD 39.00
Mushroom, English Peas, Creme De Hommard
Whole Roasted Amish Chicken for Two
Pomme Puree, Roasted Vegetables
- per personUSD 28.00
Classic Veal BologneseUSD 27.00
Parmigiano Reggiano
Dry Aged Sirloin
Fingerling Pomme Puree, Roasted Vegetables
- MP

Dessert

Strawberry ShortcakeUSD 9.00
Tahitian Vanilla Crème BrûléeUSD 9.00
Chocolate RoyaleUSD 9.00
Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Sauce
Seasonal SorbetsUSD 7.00
CoffeeUSD 4.00
Herbal TeaUSD 3.00
EspressoUSD 4.00
CappuccinoUSD 5.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Cafe Loret.

4.2

(267)

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

267 Reviews

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AndrewV
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on 28 September 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation for our wedding anniversary with no issues. We received a confirmation for this reservation a day or so beforehand. Upon arrival to the restaurant it was CLOSED. When we called the restaurant, the voicemail stated that the owners went on vacation. Yet there we were with a confirmed reservation. Since it was 7:30pm on a Saturday night, ALL of the other BYOB's in the neighborhood suitable for a 1 year anniversary were booked until at least 10pm. After chatting with a few neighboring restaurants and people it seemed as though no one knew who or what Cafe Loret was. Awful experience and we didn't even set foot in the restaurant yet. If you have important plans or celebrations, this is NOT the place for you.
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kimb
New York City6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 21 September 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Entree presentation was poor. Main entree was Served on like small diner side dish. Menu was very limited. 3rd time there. Not extremely impressed. Best dish was homemade pasta appetizer.
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iane Gold
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal. Top Red Bank restaurant.
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AseMD Gold
New York City39 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 September 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was our first time and we were excited based on reviews. First I’d say that the place is very nicely decorated and inviting. The appetizers were divine! Especially the chanterelle soup. Yum!! Unfortunately, that was the best part of our meal. The entrees were “okay” and the dessert a bit of a disappointment. We got the peach pie which came served with ice-cream and so we naturally assumed the pie would be warm. That was not the case. Nonetheless, overall we enjoyed our meal and would likely go back.
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njbritchick Gold
New York City87 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 September 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first visit to Cafe Loret. We purposely waited as initial reviews when they opened were not good. Even more recent reviews have been very mixed: people seem to either love or hate this restaurant. Our opinion was very neutral. Our party was composed of two local foodie couples and we all sampled different items on the menu. Everything we received was well cooked and perfectly acceptable, but nothing was outstanding. On a Saturday evening the place was half empty yet it took quite a while to get our food. Prices are moderate to high but it's BYOB. We would eat there again, but we will not be dashing back. Compared to Semolina (also in Red Bank) where we dined recently, it was rather lackluster.
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RaviK
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 September 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Appetizers and Entrees were excellent. Would have been overall excellent had the service not been slow towards the end. Will try it again!
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thehedonist Gold
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 September 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambiance, delicious food, and nice service. Quiet enough to hear our friends talk, which is so rare. We'll definitely return!
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DrCohen
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 September 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Although we greatly enjoy trying out interesting new restaurants, Cafe Loret has become a go-to place for dinners with friends. Food is expertly prepared and beautifully presented. Service is warm, friendly, and efficient. The atmosphere is gracious, and it is quiet enough for good table conversation. The prix fixe dinner menu is a particularly good deal.
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LoriA
Houston6 reviews
1.0
Dined on 31 August 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had the lamb chops, which were $42. They were full of fat, almost an equal ratio. There was a very small portion of mashed potatoes on the plate (which were pasty) and an even smaller amount of beets. The meat was juicy but there was no jus on the plate, as their typically is with a lamb dish. In addition, the lamb tasted like it was seasoned with cinnamon, which I've never known to be a spice that compliments lamb. Very disappointing overall. My husband had the chicken scalloppini. By its name, you'd expect a thin-sliced, tender cutlet. However, it was thick and tough, and heavily seasoned. This Italian dish was accompanied by "french fries" (a bit odd and diner-like) and there was no vegetable on the plate. Equally disappointing. With that said, the hostess was very apologetic, and offered us a dessert on the house.
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emds
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great atmosphere! Loved it!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Mediterranean, French American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Website
https://www.cafeloret.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Dennis Foy
Catering
From an office party, to an at home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please call us at: 732-430-2250 to inquire.
Private party facilities
BOOK AN EVENT For all inquiries, please call us at 732-430-2250

Location
128 BROAD STREET, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Area
Red Bank
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

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Cafe Loret

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Appetizers

Organic Local Field GreensUSD 11.00

Chilled Cucumber SaladUSD 14.00

Soup du JourUSD 12.00

Sautéed GnocchiUSD 16.00

Warm Goat Cheese TartUSD 15.00

Sautéed Tian of CrabUSD 18.00

Entrée

North Atlantic SalmonUSD 28.00

Sautéed ShrimpUSD 34.00

Gateau of LangoustineUSD 39.00

Whole Roasted Amish Chicken for Two

Classic Veal BologneseUSD 27.00

Dry Aged Sirloin

Dessert

Strawberry ShortcakeUSD 9.00

Tahitian Vanilla Crème BrûléeUSD 9.00

Chocolate RoyaleUSD 9.00

Seasonal SorbetsUSD 7.00

CoffeeUSD 4.00

Herbal TeaUSD 3.00

EspressoUSD 4.00

CappuccinoUSD 5.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable