The Diving Horse Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the Menu at The Diving Horse

Located at 2109 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ, The Diving Horse is a culinary gem that showcases New American seafood with a creative twist. This BYOB restaurant offers a captivating menu featuring thoughtfully crafted dishes that highlight fresh, local ingredients. The Hudson Canyon Swordfish is a standout, served with a fragrant lemongrass and ginger broth, while the Barnegat Light Scallops shine alongside nutty toasted farro and sweet rhubarb. For those preferring land-based fare, the Hudson Valley Duck Breast and Lancaster Chicken Breast provide hearty, flavorful options.

Starters like the TDH Wedge Salad and Heirloom Tomato Strawberry dish set the stage for a memorable dining experience. The ambiance is inviting and warm, complemented by attentive service. Each dish bursts with vibrant flavors, making The Diving Horse a must-visit for food enthusiasts and those seeking an exceptional meal in Avalon.

Starters

Calamari Fritti

grilled spring onions, piri piri + almond

$14.00

Blue Moon Acres Arugula

blueberries, puffed grains preserved lemon + poppy seed vinaigrette

$11.00

Cape Cod Mussels Chesapeake Clams

coconut, beach herbs, rice crackers

$13.00

Heirloom Tomato Strawberry

whipped mozzarella basil, crispy shallot

$14.00

Creekstone Farms Beef Tartare

bone marrow, onion petals horseradish, waffle potato chips

$15.00

TDH Wedge Salad

jumbo lump crab, fine herbs, tomato prosciutto, onion, 7 mile island dressing

$16.00

Barnegat Light Scallops

oak grove toasted farro, english peas nettles + rhubarb

$36.00

Creekstone Farms Short Rib

parisian style gnocchi farm stand vegetables

$36.00

New Jersey Fluke

fava bean hummus, roasted tomato chick pea + chorizo sausage ragu

$34.00

Hudson Valley Duck Breast

summer slaw + red chili sweet potato, roasted garlic

$34.00

Hudson Canyon Swordfish

sauteed greens, red lentils lemongrass + ginger broth

$32.00

Lancaster Chicken Breast

asparagus, roasted fingerling potato summer truffle au jus

$29.00

Mains

Sides

Roasted Asparagus

lobster hollandaise

$10.00

Chow Chow

pickled vegetables

$8.00

Fried Brussel Sprouts

fresh ginger + lime

$9.00

Potato Rosti

nasturtium butter

$9.00

Marinated Beets

sheep's milk yoghurt

$9.00

TDH Boardwalk Fries

malt vinegar mayo

$9.00