In this comprehensive guide to Celebrity Cruises dining options, discover the different dining options onboard, what to wear and the many possibilities for globally-inspired food available at the dozens of restaurants and cafes on each ship. Are meals included on Celebrity Cruises? Yes! Celebrity Cruises dining options include several complimentary venues. Head to the buffet-style Oceanview Cafe or enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs by the pool at Mast Grill for lunch. On Edge Series ships, you can dine in style at any of the four complimentary restaurants. Enjoy elevated classics at the Main Restaurant, new American cuisine at Cosmopolitan (on Celebrity Edge and Apex), flavors of the Mediterranean at Cyprus, or modern French cuisine at Normandie. The cuisine is inspired from the destinations Celebrity visits and is hand-crafted from the highest quality ingredients. How does dining work on Celebrity Cruises? Celebrity Cruises dining options were created to accommodate the different preferences and approaches to vacation and traveling. Some passengers like consistency in their day-to-day routine…even on vacation…while others prefer trying something new each evening. There three choices of dining based on your preferences: Celebrity Select Dining with an early or late seating time Anytime Dining Celebrity Select Dining Early or Late With Celebrity Select Dining Early or Late, you’ll have a designated time each evening for dinner, starting as early as 6pm or as late as 8:30pm. With Celebrity Select Dining Early, Late, you’ll be seated with the same people and get the same waitstaff each night. You’ll get to know your tablemates and the crew. It’s perfect for making new friends with similar interests and swapping travel stories over dinner. You can also request a table for just your party if you prefer dining alone. Celebrity Select Dining Anytime The other option, Celebrity Select Dining Anytime, is ideal for passengers who want a little more flexibility. You may want to stay at the pool for longer, lounge at the adults-only* Solarium, grab a before dinner drink at the martini bar or unwind in your stateroom after a full day in port before going out for dinner. With Celebrity Select Dining Anytime, you can choose your dining time anytime between 6pm and 9:30pm. Just arrive at the Main Dining when you are ready for dinner and you will be seated as quickly as possible. Celebrity Select Early, Late, and Anytime all feature the same great menus, there is no cost difference. Each evening will offer a different menu with a few items that remain available each evening. Note that only a certain number of guests can choose Celebrity Select Dining Anytime per sailing. Anytime Dining is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can always speak with the Maitre’d to see if there is space available if you wish to change your dining. *Solarium kid’s hours available from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on select itineraries – Antarctica, Alaska, and the Baltics. Is Celebrity Select Dining offered on all ships? Celebrity Select Dining is available on all Millennium, Solstice, and Edge series ships. Celebrity Select Dining on our Edge-series ships gives you the options to choose your dining time and designate which of the four Main Restaurants you want to visit. Celebrity Select Dining on Millennium and Solstice Class There are two main dining rooms on Millennium and Solstice class ships. On Millennium class, the main dining room is located aft on decks 4 and 5. Deck 5 is Select Dining Early or Late and Deck 4 is Select Dining Anytime. Millennium class ships are Millennium, Infinity, Summit and On Solstice class, the main dining room is also aft but deck 3 is Select Dining Early or Late and Deck 4 is Select Dining Anytime. Solstice class ships are Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette and Reflection Celebrity Select Dining on Edge Class Edge class ships offer not one but four complimentary main restaurants—Normandie, Tuscan, Cosmopolitan and Cyprus. Edge class ships are Edge, Apex, Ascent, Beyond and Excel. Each restaurant features the same outstanding menu that changes nightly, plus each venue offers its own ambience, along with a selection of exclusive, regionally inspired dishes and drinks. You can still choose Celebrity Select Early or Late seating for your dining times, which allows you to enjoy dinner at the same table with the same waiter every evening. You will be assigned one of the four main dining restaurants, while having the option to dine in the other three upon request. (This seating selection is not strictly enforced though, so you can go to whichever restaurant you want, whenever you want, unless you prefer to remain with the more traditional set dining time.) If Celebrity Select Dining Anytime, you can dine in any of the four restaurants each evening and enjoy a change of scenery. With Celebrity Select Dining, the choice of how you plan your evening meals is up to you. What is the dress code for dinner on Celebrity Cruises? Celebrity has moved away from formal wear for a more modern take on dressing up. No need to pack your suit and tie or ball gown unless that is something you enjoy doing. The crew loves seeing creative, stylish outfits onboard. For most evenings, the dress code is smart casual. Smart Casual attire is required for entry to main dining, specialty dining, and the Celebrity Theatre. Smart Casual means you look comfortable yet tasteful in a dress, skirt, long pants, or jeans (without rips or tears) and stylish top or button-down. Shorts and flip flops are not considered Smart Casual. Celebrity Dress Code If you choose to not follow the smart casual dress code, dining is available in the Oceanview Cafe each evening. Each itinerary features one to two “formal” nights that are now called Evening Chic. Evening Chic means you dress to impress in your own way. Women should feel comfortable wearing:A cocktail dress, nice skirt, dressy pants or designer jeans with an elegant top. Men should feel comfortable wearing:Pants or designer jeans with a dress shirt, button-down shirt or sweaterSport coat/blazerContinueContinue reading “Ultimate Guide to Dining on Celebrity Cruises”
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Celebrity Cruises Specialty Restaurants: Unique Dining Experiences
Specialty Restaurants Le Petit Chef™ The world-renown artists of Skullmapping have reached a true pinnacle of their custom 3D table animation art form. This dining experience is beautifully choreographed with an elegant menu created by their Michelin Star Chef. Le Petit Chef, only offered on Celebrity Cruises, is simply one of the most unique dining events in the world. Cost: $60.00/guest Dress code: Smart casual Available on Eclispe, Equinox, Silhouette, Reflection and Solstice, Millennium, Summit, Infinity, Constellation, Edge, Beyond, Apex and Ascent Sample menu Murano – Dinner Murano has both the refined flavors and the enticing ambiance of a classic French Continental restaurant, only at sea! With its dark wood, private booths, and smaller tables, it offers an intimate atmosphere that encourages conversation as you wait for your meal, which is prepared with great care by world-class chefs. The menu features many items found in French restaurants ashore. It includes pork belly with parsnip purée, caramelized apples, calvados jus, chateaubriand steak for two, and an herb-crusted lamb rack. For a more flamboyant presentation, order the lobster tail and watch your waiter flambee it in cognac, right at your table. Make sure you sample their expansive selection of artisanal cheeses, choose a fine wine from the extensive list of French and American favorites and of course, the fabulous dessert souffle. A few of my favorite menu items are the Five-Spice Crusted Cervena Venison Loin, the Porcini & Morel Risotto and Creamy Maine Lobster Bisque. Cost: $60.00/adult, $10/child Dress code: Smart casual Available on Eclispe, Equinox, Silhouette, Reflection and Solstice Murano Tasting The á la carte tasting menu takes diners on a culinary journey that is nothing short of exquisite. Guests can expect a gourmet adventure that unfolds in four courses, with each course offering a choice between two dishes. Murano’s á la carte tasting menu promises an unforgettable dining experience, with each plate being a testament to the chef’s skillful techniques and dedication to culinary innovation. Cost: $99/guest Dress code: Smart casual Available on Eclispe, Equinox, Silhouette, Reflection and Solstice Tuscan Grille Dinner Here you will find rustic elegance with a contemporary, minimalistic edge. Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, sophisticated atmosphere, featuring iconic Italian dishes with a modern twist. The fresh, original menu features handmade pasta, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. You will also have a regional Italian wine menu featuring authentic Italian cocktails and beers. Cost: $55/adult, $10/child Dress code: Smart casual Available on Eclispe, Equinox, Silhouette, Reflection and Solstice, Millennium, Summit, Infinity and Constellation Lawn Club Grill – Dinner On the top deck, next to a half-acre of real grass, the Lawn Club Grill offers a classic backyard barbecue experience while you are at sea. Here you can enjoy panoramic views, along with some tremendously appealing food. You can create a memorable dining experience from the diverse menu that includes a gourmet salad bar, filet mignon, lamb chops, Tandoori chicken, shrimp, scallops, and Atlantic salmon, one of the Celebrity chefs will grill everything for you. Be sure to add delicious sides like lobster mac and cheese, gourmet baked beans and dirty rice. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the stellar blueberry cobbler or apple crumble. Cost: Lunch: $30/adult onboard, enquire about child prices. Dinner:$60/adult and $10/child Dress code: Smart casual Available on Silhouette and Reflection Sushi on Five The Asian-influenced decor that echoes the elegant simplicity of the dishes on the menu, Sushi on Five is a must-try for all fans of Pacific Rim cuisine. Whether you’re an experienced sushi-eater or a first-timer, there are plenty of outstanding choices. Some of the most popular options include Udon Noodles and Seared Shrimp, Kobe Beef Ramen Sliders and a diverse mix of delicious sushi rolls, including Spicy Ahi Tuna, Seared Scallops, and Alaskan Snow Crab. To complement your meal, order one of the outstanding specialty cocktails, like the Asian Pear Smash, Japanese beer, or some premium or ultra-premium sake. For dessert, enjoy Green Tea Tiramisu or Caramelized Ginger Bread! Cost: A la Carte Dress code: Smart casual Sample Menu Available on Eclispe, Equinox, Silhouette, Reflection and Solstice, Millennium, Summit, Infinity and Constellation Eden Where dining is taken to new and exciting places The cuisine and wine list at Eden Restaurant are rooted in nature and draw inspiration from the regions Celebrity visits throughout the world. Descend into Eden Restaurant and enjoy a selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, while watching our chefs put their finishing touches on each culinary creation in the beautiful open kitchen. The featured dishes include roasted Carabineros shrimp from Spain, sheep’s milk ricotta gnocchi with smoked pecorino cheese, as well as duet of filet mignon and mini short ribs wellington. These expertly executed dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious. There are three different menus in Eden….a dinner menu, a tasting menu and a plant-based menu. You can view all of them on the website linked above. Onboard dining price: $85/guest a la carte dinner, $120/guest tasting menu Dress code: Smart casual Available on Edge, Apex, Beyond and Ascent Eden Cafe Eden’s the three stories of windows bring in the shimmering morning light to create a bright and airy atmosphere. At breakfast, try the signature, freshly baked to order Cinnamon Roll served with Royal Icing with your favorite specialty coffee. Want something a little heartier to start your day? Try the Steak and Egg Bagel. Want a healthier start? Go for the Steel Cut Oatmeal with Almonds, Quinoa and Honey or sink your teeth into the Turkey with Egg White and Spinach Panini. Lunch brings a new mood to Eden as the light through the windows changes as well as bringing a new menu to Eden Café. Choose from a variety of items, including salads that range from Build Your Own (featuring all your favorite gourmet salad ingredients) to the Lentil Quinoa Bowl with antibiotic-free chicken, quinoa, brown rice, tomato, sofrito, kale, and spinach. 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