Babie Posted February 18, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I've read lots about Sabatini's but very little about The Painted Desert on the Grand Princess. I plan on trying Sabatini's this time around, but I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on the Painted Desert? I believe it's Southwestern food. Am I right? If I tried this one, it'd most likely be for lunch, but possibly dinner one night too. Any advice or opinions? LES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 18, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2005 It used to be Southwestern but has been converted over to a Steakhouse similiar to the Steakhouses on the Sun class ships. At least it was scheduled to be converted in the October time frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted February 18, 2005 #3 Share Posted February 18, 2005 All the signage throughout the ship reads Painted Desert, but they now serve the Sterling menu. Surcharge was $15/pp. I can't wait to try this in 6 weeks, I didn't get to go last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjboothman Posted February 18, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I didn't eat there on the Grand, but one thing I'd mention is that it's in a crummy location, people are constantly walking thru the restaurant to get from one end of the ship to the other; for that reason, I'd consider doing lunch rather than dinner. Sort of ruins the atomosphere, I'd think. It did smell delicious, but we didn't take the opportunity to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongerob Posted February 18, 2005 #5 Share Posted February 18, 2005 It's been remodeled and you don't have the same traffic-flow issues that were present before. We had an excellent dinner there in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleya Posted February 18, 2005 #6 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Spongerob is right; the remodel has eliminated the traffic issues. We ate there in Nov (right after the remodel) and had the best meal of the trip! I highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 18, 2005 #7 Share Posted February 18, 2005 On the Star Princess - they closed the doors on the one side and there were not any traffic issues either. Pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 19, 2005 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2005 How come there is a charge for sterling on some ships and not the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Posted February 19, 2005 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2005 It's been remodeled and you don't have the same traffic-flow issues that were present before. We had an excellent dinner there in January. The shrimp cocktail is amazing - more like super-jumbo prawns! ps - the price is now $15 pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainhouse Posted February 19, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2005 If a member of your party is vegetarian, are there any options at Painted Desert? Also, do they serve seafood? Tnx, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 19, 2005 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2005 How come there is a charge for sterling on some ships and not the others. The Sterling Steakhouse on the Diamond and Sapphire Princess has a limited menu and is done differently (and is free). The Sterling Steakhouse/Painted Desert/Desert Rose/Tequilas on the Sun, Dawn, Sea, Grand, Golden and Star has a very expanded menu (compared to Diamond and Sapphire), the meat is (supposedly) higher quality and is considered a "premium restaurant" similiar to Sabitinis. There is a fee for this restaurant. Princess really should have called Sterling a different name on the Diamond and Sapphire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Posted February 20, 2005 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2005 If a member of your party is vegetarian, are there any options at Painted Desert? Also, do they serve seafood? Tnx, When we were on the Grand last month, there was a "fish dish" - I'm not sure what type of fish it was as we were there for the steak! Plus, the shrimp cocktail there is amazing - nothing 'shrimpy' about those JUMBO prawns :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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