Grabthars Hammer Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I’d love to amass a list of recommended/ favorite dishes for places on board the ships! I’ve been gleaning comments from threads here and there so far. I love to try new foods and drinks and would love to hear your favorites and attempt to try them all! Hopefully others can do the same! So far I’ve seen people recommend the mushroom fettuccine at Jamie’s, the world dessert from Wonderland, Italian hot dogs from the hot dog places, hibachi from Izumis, the football helmet Dessert from playmakers, seafood tower from chops, filet from CK, Bahama mama and cucumber martini from the bars! What are your must try or most memorable dishes from any of the places on board the ship? Item/ ship/ and the places to get it please! IRMO12HD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Izumis sushi! Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita in Sabor Grabthars Hammer and IRMO12HD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris10May Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Help me out. What is CK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kris10May said: Help me out. What is CK? Coastal Kitchen. Suite restaurant on Oasis and Quantum class ships only. Grabthars Hammer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabthars Hammer Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, foxrunner said: Izumis sushi! Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita in Sabor Ohh! That sounds super refreshing! I will ask for it definitely! Any sushi rolls in particular that were memorable to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris10May Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, twangster said: Coastal Kitchen. Suite restaurant on Oasis and Quantum class ships only. I'm on Liberty in March...no wonder I couldn't break the code. Thank you, Twangster! Grabthars Hammer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabthars Hammer Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Kris10May said: I'm on Liberty in March...no wonder I couldn't break the code. Thank you, Twangster! I think I’ve read that the red velvet cake is something definitely not to be missed on the Liberty! Not sure if it’s the same cake on other ships but pretty sure it was a Liberty blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris10May Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Grabthars Hammer said: I think I’ve read that the red velvet cake is something definitely not to be missed on the Liberty! Not sure if it’s the same cake on other ships but pretty sure it was a Liberty blog. Thanks for the tip. Red Velvet is one of my favorites. Do you recall if it was a dessert offered in the Main Dining Room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 47 minutes ago, Grabthars Hammer said: I think I’ve read that the red velvet cake is something definitely not to be missed on the Liberty! Not sure if it’s the same cake on other ships but pretty sure it was a Liberty blog. While the pink cake they call "red velvet" is reasonably tasty, it is NOT Red Velvet Cake. Not enough buttermilk or cocoa in their recipe, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 58 minutes ago, Grabthars Hammer said: I think I’ve read that the red velvet cake is something definitely not to be missed on the Liberty! Not sure if it’s the same cake on other ships but pretty sure it was a Liberty blog. The last 2 times we were on Liberty they did not have red velvet cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Grabthars Hammer said: Ohh! That sounds super refreshing! I will ask for it definitely! Any sushi rolls in particular that were memorable to you? The Margarita is spicy which I crave. Not stupid but nice heat. We took the Sushi Class and it was a blast. My wife and two sons wanted to do it and I was like OK. Couldn't have been more wrong. I'm now a Sushi eater and roller. It does cost $35 each but I couldn't finish all the Sushi we made. Many informed guests skipped breakfast in preparation, we skipped lunch. We also went to Hibachi another up-charge, and my oldest son who is a bit of a hibachi connoisseur said it was the best tasting and show he has ever seen. IRMO12HD and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Here are my favourites: Drinks: Cucumber Martini (now known as the Garden martini from 150 CP), Lavender Tonic (Chops, Trellis Bar, or Schooner Bar), She's a Geisah (Izumi), Lemon Drop Martini, and any Margarita involving Patron. Food: CK: Night 1: Must try the Filet Mignon! Best on on the ship IMO (better than specialty), Pork Belly (can be better than 150 CP and way better than Giovanni's). Night 2: Valrhona Chocolate Bar. Night 3: Grilled Tofu and Braised Beef Gnocchi (this dish is perfect!). Night 5 or 6: Braised Short Rib, Chocolate Crunch Bar, Baked Alaska, Coconut Tapioca. Night 7: Cauliflower Fried Rice (under rated but amazing!) 150 CP: Lobster Thermidor, Fried Cheesecake Chops: Seafood Tower, Mushroom Soup, Broiled Main Lobster, Red Velvet Cake Izumi: Spicy Crispy Shrimp Roll, Udon and Ramen Noodles Jamie's: Truffle Tagliatelle (this is the mushroom fettuccine that you heard about), Arancini, Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Wonderland: The World dessert Disclaimer...Not sure which ship you are sailing but I have yet to try Portside BBQ, Playmakers, and Hooked. Now that I've thought about all of this, I am really hungry. I will have to forward this list to my Genie in a few weeks! lol Grabthars Hammer, RWDW1204, Ogilthorpe and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabthars Hammer Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Kris10May said: Thanks for the tip. Red Velvet is one of my favorites. Do you recall if it was a dessert offered in the Main Dining Room? Yes but seems like it’s not that readily available or the best! I’ll have to look through more live blogs! Kris10May 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabthars Hammer Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Here are my favourites: Drinks: Cucumber Martini (now known as the Garden martini from 150 CP), Lavender Tonic (Chops, Trellis Bar, or Schooner Bar), She's a Geisah (Izumi), Lemon Drop Martini, and any Margarita involving Patron. Food: CK: Night 1: Must try the Filet Mignon! Best on on the ship IMO (better than specialty), Pork Belly (can be better than 150 CP and way better than Giovanni's). Night 2: Valrhona Chocolate Bar. Night 3: Grilled Tofu and Braised Beef Gnocchi (this dish is perfect!). Night 5 or 6: Braised Short Rib, Chocolate Crunch Bar, Baked Alaska, Coconut Tapioca. Night 7: Cauliflower Fried Rice (under rated but amazing!) 150 CP: Lobster Thermidor, Fried Cheesecake Chops: Seafood Tower, Mushroom Soup, Broiled Main Lobster, Red Velvet Cake Izumi: Spicy Crispy Shrimp Roll, Udon and Ramen Noodles Jamie's: Truffle Tagliatelle (this is the mushroom fettuccine that you heard about), Arancini, Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Disclaimer...Not sure which ship you are sailing but I have yet to try Portside BBQ, Playmakers, and Hooked. Now that I've thought about all of this, I am really hungry. I will have to forward this list to my Genie in a few weeks! lol Oh wow!!! I just put so many more things on my radar to try! Thank you!!! I‘m on Anthem but would love to know about favorites on all ships! don’t want to get off a ship and realize I missed my chance to try something! I just looooove to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Grabthars Hammer said: Yes but seems like it’s not that readily available or the best! I’ll have to look through more live blogs! This is my experience with the Red Velvet Cakes...awful on the ship except for the one in Chops. I have pics in my blog from last March. bellemiche and Grabthars Hammer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Just now, Grabthars Hammer said: Oh wow!!! I just put so many more things on my radar to try! Thank you!!! I‘m on Anthem but would love to know about favorites on all ships! don’t want to get off a ship and realize I missed my chance to try something! I just looooove to eat! I also forgot the World dessert from Wonderland. I know that is already on your radar but I will go back and edit anyway. Grabthars Hammer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Here’s my list, and I’ve sailed on Anthem twice: Drinks: Mango and Melon ‘Rita (only available at Boleros), Baileys on the rocks with a shot of espresso added (for an after-dinner cocktail), the Royal Delight spiked coffee (Windjammer coffee bar and Cafe Two70), Dark & Stormy (only the Two70 Lounge bar has the correct ingredients), She’s a Geisha (Izumi) Food: Second (third?) vote for filet at CK on night 1, Truffle Tagliatelle entree and the arancini appetizer at Jamie’s Italian, another vote for The World dessert at Wonderland. And don’t shortchange the main dining room! Im stunned no one has mentioned their escargots. I also really like their wild mushroom soup offered one of the nights (similar to what Chops has daily), and also their seafoood risotto. Don’t forget to try the Royal Chocolate Cake! I actually liked that better than the Valrhona Chocolate Bar even though it’s a “standard” dessert option. foxrunner, IRMO12HD, Grabthars Hammer and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabthars Hammer Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 24 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Here’s my list, and I’ve sailed on Anthem twice: Drinks: Mango and Melon ‘Rita (only available at Boleros), Baileys on the rocks with a shot of espresso added (for an after-dinner cocktail), the Royal Delight spiked coffee (Windjammer coffee bar and Cafe Two70), Dark & Stormy (only the Two70 Lounge bar has the correct ingredients), She’s a Geisha (Izumi) Food: Second (third?) vote for filet at CK on night 1, Truffle Tagliatelle entree and the arancini appetizer at Jamie’s Italian, another vote for The World dessert at Wonderland. And don’t shortchange the main dining room! Im stunned no one has mentioned their escargots. I also really like their wild mushroom soup offered one of the nights (similar to what Chops has daily), and also their seafoood risotto. Don’t forget to try the Royal Chocolate Cake! I actually liked that better than the Valrhona Chocolate Bar even though it’s a “standard” dessert option. Thank you!!! Added!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 34 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Mango and Melon ‘Rita (only available at Boleros Is that a version of a margarita? If so, I need to it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Is that a version of a margarita? If so, I need to it too! Yes, made with top-shelf Añejo tequila. Very tasty, way better than a garden variety margarita (even one made with Patron Silver or 1800 Reposado). Lovetocruise2002 and Baked Alaska 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, JLMoran said: Yes, made with top-shelf Añejo tequila. Very tasty, way better than a garden variety margarita (even one made with Patron Silver or 1800 Reposado). I am most definitely trying that! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 hours ago, JLMoran said: And don’t shortchange the main dining room! +1 Almost everything especially the seafood dishes. We live on the coast and know what fresh properly prepared seafood is like. Grabthars Hammer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 +1 for the Lemon Meringue Cheesecake at Jamie's! Grabthars Hammer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 While the filet is amazing at CK, I would say it ranks 3 best steak on the ship for me behind CK ribeye at #1 and Giovanni's filet which was #2. Giovanni's filet had a tad more flavor in the sauce/marinade which I liked. And the CK ribeye was melt in your mouth and super flavorful. I ate most of it with my eyes closed to better savor it. Oh and the chocolate cake in Giovanni's was the best dessert I had on board hands down. Oh and one thing I had every morning in the Windjammer on Grandeur was this sliced sweet bread with either raisins or craisins in it which was found over by the oatmeal. I sprinkled some of the cinnamon from the oatmeal on the slice and it was *chef kiss* I don't know if they have this on the bigger ships, but keep an eye out for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 24 minutes ago, spiralqueen said: Oh and one thing I had every morning in the Windjammer on Grandeur was this sliced sweet bread with either raisins or craisins in it which was found over by the oatmeal. I sprinkled some of the cinnamon from the oatmeal on the slice and it was *chef kiss* I don't know if they have this on the bigger ships, but keep an eye out for it. They had this on Freedom at Cafe Promenade..soooo good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 43 minutes ago, spiralqueen said: While the filet is amazing at CK, I would say it ranks 3 best steak on the ship for me behind CK ribeye at #1 and Giovanni's filet which was #2. Giovanni's filet had a tad more flavor in the sauce/marinade which I liked. And the CK ribeye was melt in your mouth and super flavorful. I ate most of it with my eyes closed to better savor it. Just goes to show you that taste is so subjective. After reading your blog, I tried the rib eye in the summer (on either Anthem or Symphony, I cannot remember now) and I could only eat one bite! It was awful lol. I ended up with another order. And when I had the filet at Giovanni's on Indy, it wasn't that great either (but disclaimer, I was a tad motion sick that night). Anyway, we're giving Giovanni's another try in March on Oasis so we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I love the lamb shank in the MDR and the Habenaro Grapefruit Daiquiri in the Schooner Bar - refreshing with just a touch of heat at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabthars Hammer Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I would normally do an excel spreadsheet but not sure how formatting would show up here. I really appreciate all of the suggestions! Hoping to try everything at least once! If you decide to try some of these recommended food or drink items be aware that I didn't put the ship name as not all of these venues may be on your ship. I'll try to add it all to one list periodically as more recommendations come in so it's easier to find them all! FOOD MDR: Wild Mushroom Soup, Escargot, Seafood Risotto, Royal Chocolate Cake, Lambshank Windjammer/Café Promenade: Sweet sliced raisin/craisin bread (sprinkle some cinnamon on) Izumi: Hibachi, Spicy Crispy Shrimp Roll, Udon and Ramen noodles Jamie’s: Truffle Tagliatelle, Arancini, Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Giovanni: Filet Wonderland: World dessert Playmakers: Football Helmet dessert Chops: Filet, Seafood Tower, Mushroom Soup, Broiled Main Lobster, Red velvet cake Coastal Kitchen: Filet, Ribeye, Pork Belly, Valrhona Chocolate Bar, Grilled Tofu & Briased Beef Gnocchi, Braised Short Rib, Chocolate Crunch Bar, Baked Alaska, Coconut Tapioca, Cauliflower Fried Rice 150 CP: Lobster Thermidor, Fried Cheesecake DRINKS Sabor: Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita 150 CP: Cumber Martini a.k.a Garden Martini Chops/Trellis Bar/Schooner Bar: Lavender Tonic Schooner Bar: Habanero Grapefruit Daiquiri Izumi: She’s a Geisah, Lemon Drop Martini, Margaritas with Patron Boleros: Mango and Melon ‘Rita, Baileys on the rocks with a shot of espresso added Windjammer Coffee bar/Café Two70: Royal Delight spiked coffee Café Two70: Dark & Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, melmar02 said: Habenaro Grapefruit Daiquiri I enjoyed this one as well! I also like the spicy sweet margarita in Sabor..and Playmakers has a pineapple jalapeno margarita called the Goal Post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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