The Poached Pear Menu

Welcome to The Poached Pear, a premier dining destination effortlessly blending the charm of New American cuisine with an inviting, casual setting. Located at 816 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, this remarkable establishment is renowned for its expertly crafted desserts and delectable steakhouse selections.

The menu showcases an array of thoughtfully designed dishes, including tantalizing starters like Garlic Shrimp Reggiano and Beef Short Rib Carpaccio. The entrees, such as the Halibut and Rack of Lamb, promise a culinary journey that balances flavors and textures perfectly. Don’t miss out on the desserts, especially the indulgent Flourless Chocolate Cake paired with gelato, a delightful finishing touch to your meal.

With warm lighting and spacious seating, The Poached Pear ensures a comfortable dining experience—ideal for groups and families alike. Reservations are recommended for a night of exceptional food and attentive service!

Starters

Garlic Shrimp

Reggiano parmigiano crostini, oven dried tomatoes, micro basil

$$15.00

Pear Pizzetta

Bosc pear, gorgonzola, walnut, radicchio, port wine reduction, finished with citrus evo

$$13.00

Beef Short Rib Carpaccio

Thinly sliced chilled rare beef short rib, pickled enoki mushrooms, worcestershire gastrique, horseradish, parmesan tuile, smoked sea salt

$$14.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Lake

Marinated portobello mushroom, roasted peppers, asparagus, meyer lemon aioli

$$17.00

Mozzarella Burrata

Mandarin orange, pickled red onion, pear tomatoes, field greens, mint , evo

$$14.00

Asparagus Fries

Oven roasted tomato aioli

$$11.00

Cajun Fried Calamari

Cornmeal dusted, cajun seasoned, creole dipping sauce

$$14.00

Duck Confit Raviolis

Sweet potato puree, blood orange butter, crispy sweet potato shoestring

$$14.00

Potato Gnocchi

Wild mushrooms, wilted arugula, grape tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil pesto

$$12.00

Jersey Corn Bisque

Applewood smoked bacon, goat cheese crouton, pasilla pepper oil, corn shoots

$$11.00

Classic Lobster Bisque

Lobster cream sherry

$$14.00

Poached Pear Salad

Baby arugula, goat cheese, poached bosc pear, toasted hazelnuts, honey white balsamic

$$13.00

Grilled Heart Of Romaine

Sundried tomatoes, candied walnuts, creamy tomato blue cheese dressing

$$12.00

Field Greens

Red and gold beets, granny smith apples, grape tomatoes, candied pecans, citrus dressing

$$12.00

Soups Salads

. Main .

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

Teriyaki soba noodles, julienne vegtables, baby bok choy, coconut red curry sauce

$$33.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

A duet of jumbo lump crab cakes, roasted baby vegetables, fingerling potatoes, meyer lemon aioli

$$36.00

Pan Roasted French Cut Chicken Breast

Mashed potatoes, haricot verts, wild mushrooms roasted baby fennel, cipollini onions, bacon lardon, citrus sage demi glace

$$26.00

Parmesan Toasted Almond Crusted Halibut

Asparagus, basil pesto mashed potato, fennel sauce

$$37.00

Rack Of Lamb Persillade

Roasted baby vegetables, roasted potatoes, madeira garlic reduction

$$39.00

Pistachio Panko Crusted Salmon

Coconut basmati rice, grilled asparagus, blood orange reduction

$$29.00

Apple Cider Brined Pork Chop

Red cabbage marmalde, crispy spaetzle, caramelized apples, bourbon cider reduction

$$32.00

Veal Vol Au Vent

Veal tenderloin, haricot verts, roasted potatoes, puff pastry, cognac wild mushroom sauce

$$34.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops

Zucchini and cherry tomato risotto, smoked paprika beurre blanc

$$34.00

Grilled Filet Mignon

Truffle whipped potato, asparagus, cabernet shallot butter

$$38.00

Duck Breast And Foie Gras

Vermont maple roasted butternut squash, sauteed spinach, blackberry duck jus

$$32.00

Ancho Coffee Rubbed U.s.d.a Prime Ny Strip Steak

Asparagus fries, mushroom risotto, port wine demi glace

$$39.00

Vegetarian Basil Pesto Risotto

Wild mushroom, haricot verts, red peppers, baby vegetables, baby bok choy

$$25.00

Grilled Asparagus

$$7.00

Fresh Cut Fries With Sea Salt

$$7.00

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