2. Introduction
There can be no greater pleasure in life than enjoying a
fine meal in a fabulous restaurant.
When you combine this with a fantastic cruise you
create a dining experience that is truly unforgettable.
In recent years some of the world’s finest chefs have
teamed up with some cruise lines to develop exciting
menus and dining concepts.
Throughout this post I will explore my favourite
restaurants at sea.
3. Todd English’s
One of my all-time favourite restaurants on-board a cruise
ship is Todd English’s on-board the Queen Mary 2
The restaurant and menu was developed in conjunction
with celebrity chef, Todd English, whose distinctive style can
be seen throughout the menu
Located on Deck 8 of the Queen Mary 2, the restaurant
offers a sophisticated, candle light dining setting. My
favourite dish was a venison loin on a bed of barley which
was unbelievably tender and succulent.
4. Avon Resturant
The Avon restaurant on-board Fred Olsen Cruises Balmoral
Ship is also worthy of a mention
The Avon Restaurant is located on deck 10 and is decorated
in a sleek and contemporary style. One of my favourite
aspects of this restaurant is the amazing floor to ceiling
windows that provide fabulous views out to sea while you
dine
With regards to the food, there is an amazing range of fish,
fowl, red meat, pasta and vegetarian options on the menu
which are all cooked in a distinctly British manner.
For anyone who is about to depart on a Balmoral Cruise I
encourage them to visit the Avon Restaurant and sample
the Lamb Loin Provencale.
5. Qsine
Celebrity Cruises appointed Chef Jacques Van Staden as
their vice president of Food and Beverage Operations. The
result of this appointment is a dining experience that is hard
to match either on land or at sea.
Celebrity Cruises appointed Chef Jacques Van Staden as
their vice president of Food and Beverage Operations. The
result of this appointment is a dining experience that is hard
to match either on land or at sea.
Menus and wine lists on iPads and dishes such as Sushi
Lollipops create a fun and unique dining experience.
6. Red Ginger
Finally I would like to mention Red Ginger on-board the
Oceania Marina ship
The menu was developed by world renowned master chef
Jacques Pepin and includes classic Asian dishes with a
modern twist
The actual restaurant itself deserves a mention itself. It is
fabulously decorated with a distinctly oriental feel and
creates an amazing atmosphere to enjoy a fine meal.
7. About the Author
Graham Urquhart is a food enthusiast and cruise fanatic.
He writes for www.scotlandscruisecentre.co.uk and
encourages interested people to view the latest
Royal Caribbean cruises 2013
