Menu Request

[crusinpeg]

Does anyone know a good source to find menu's for the 7 day carribean cruises.(We're specifically on the Ruby) but I understand they are fleet wide. The ones that I have come accross from some are very difficult to read.

Wouldn't it be nice if Princess could post them on their website? It would really help especially when planning alternative dining.

[Infi]

Here are some photos of menus from our 10 day Caribbean on the Ruby: http://sailing.smugmug.com/Ruby-Princess-Christmas/MenusFood/10801142_eKtHo#753520409_CivkH

 

The menus should match up, for the most part, except for special cases like the Christmas menu. Some menus you will always see on a 7 day Caribbean: Sailaway, Captain's Welcome (formal), Italian, Chef's, Caribbean, Captain's Gala (formal), and Landfall dinners.

[freddybeach]

WOW Infi ... thank you so much for posting your pictures and copies of the menus. The pictures were superb (my mouth is watering), and so helpful. We are about to embark on our first Princess cruise and I must say, your post was a pleasure ...

[rocker57]

Okay, now my mouth is watering, and I have 5 weeks to go! So out of curiosity, can you order a couple of appetizers? The chilled soups sound delicious, but so do some other appetizers. I can see myself being in a dither on what to order! :D

[Liz54]

Rocker - you can order whatever looks appealing - and as much as you like too! Two apps - no problem - 2 mains - OK !! Whatever you feel like having is fine with Princess!

[crusinpeg]

Thank you soooooooooooo much for your post. That's exactly what I was hoping for. The pictures were fantastic..some brought back memories and others look like they have got to be sampled. Talk about motovation for my present diet!!!!!

[jean s]

Great pictures! I'm hungry just looking at them.

[IECalCruiser]

Here are some photos of menus from our 10 day Caribbean on the Ruby: http://sailing.smugmug.com/Ruby-Princess-Christmas/MenusFood/10801142_eKtHo#753520409_CivkH

 

The menus should match up, for the most part, except for special cases like the Christmas menu. Some menus you will always see on a 7 day Caribbean: Sailaway, Captain's Welcome (formal), Italian, Chef's, Caribbean, Captain's Gala (formal), and Landfall dinners.

Infi, Shame on you! We won't be on our next Princess cruise for another 144 days, 14 hours and 37 minutes and you have my mouth watering already!

[Infi]

Thanks, all! :) Glad to hear people enjoyed the photos/found them helpful. Makes me wish I was on a cruise right about now, too.

[bunyababy]

Wow Infi......now that is how you document food on a cruise ship!!

 

You will have to excuse my ignorance, but, is the international cafe a specialty restaurant/buffet at an additional cost.....or is that the regular buffet on this ship?

 

We are planning a 14 day panama canal on the Coral and I would kill for menus and pictures from that ship.

 

Thanks

[christinelee]

First Day On The Ruby:

 

Sailaway Dinner

Princess Signature Pastas

(V) Pasta Shells In Marinara Sauce with Broccoli, Capers and Olives

Optional: Add Wok-Fried Chicken Strips

(V) Fettuccine Alfredo, The All-Time Favorite from Rome

Alternative Choices

Shrimp Cocktail with American Sauce

Classic Caesar Salad

Seared Salmon Cutlet

Herb Butter

Broiled Chicken Breast

Natural Juice

Grilled Beef Filet Medallions

Green Peppercorn Sauce

(V) Artisan Cheeses with Walnut Bread & Grapes

(V) Sweet & Nutritious Fruits

(V) Vegetarian

 

 

Appetizers

Lobster and Seafood Pare, Dill-Mustard Sauce

Salad Bouquet

(V) Melon Trio with Port and Mint

(V) Crispy Hand-Rolled Vegetable Spring Rolls

Hoisin-Peanut Dip

Soups and Salad

Tortellini and Spinach Soup with Parmesan Sprinkle

(V) Creamy Porcini Mushroom Soup

(V) Frozen Rum-Infused Pina Colada Soup, Pineapple Dots

(V) Watercress, Red Radish and Iceberg Lettuce

Choice of Homemade and Low-Fat Dressing

Main Courses

The Chef has paired each dish with the freshest and most enhancing sidings

Pan-Fried Barramundi

Giant Perch with Green Asparagus, Brown Butter, Lemon and Rice Pilaf

Cajun Spiced Crawfish Crockpot with Black Mussels and Tomatoes

Creole Rice

Hawaiian Luau Pork with Apricot Drippings

White Beans with Smoked Bacon, Roast Potatoes

Slow-Roasted 5 Star Prime Rib of Beef

Natural Rosemary Jus, Char-Grilled Tomato Loaded Idaho Potato

Home-Style Cuisine: Slow-Cooked Texas Chili with Sour Cream

Jack Cheese and Spring Onions

(V) Moroccan Vegetable Ragout with Pita Bread and Red Oak Leaf Salad

Cauliflower, Carrots, Bell Pepper, Zucchini

Pea Pods and Potatoes in Tomato-Yogurt Sauce

[christinelee]

Caribbean Dinner

Princess Signature Pastas

Penne Pasta with Mussels in Garlic Cream Sauce

(V) Fettuccine Alfredo, The All-Time Favorite from Rome

Alternative Choices

Shrimp Cocktail with American Sauce

Classic Caesar Salad

Seared Salmon Cutlet

Herb Butter

Broiled Chicken Breast

Natural Juice

Grilled Beef Filet Medallions

Shallot and Port Wine Reduction

(V) Artisan Cheeses with Walnut Bread & Grapes

(V) Sweet & Nutritious Fruits

(V) Vegetarian

 

 

 

 

 

Appetizers

Sea Scallops and Shrimp Cocktail

Mango Mayonnaise

(V) Pineapple with Honey-Roasted Pistachios

Chicken Eggplant Empanadas

Plantain Chips

Soups and Salad

Spinach, Crabmeat and Shrimp Soup

(V) Chunky Yellow Split Pea Soup, Herb Croutons

(V) Frosty Mango and Pear Soup, Candied Ginger

(V) Field Greens with Spring Onions and Cabbage Slaw

Choice of Homemade and Low-Fat Dressings

Main Courses

The Chef has paired each dish with the freshest and most enhancing sidings

Roasted Cod Spiked with Chorizo

Portobello Mushrooms, Parisienne Potatoes in Bacon-Balsamic Dressing

Cioppino of Native Fish and Shellfish in Saffron-Tomato Broth

Toasted Garlic Bread

Braised Lamb Shank with Tree Bean Casserole

Rosemary Sprig

Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

Home-Style Cuisine: Skirt Steak Fajitas

Sour Cream, Tomato Salsa and Guacamole

(V) Griddled Lentil Burger with Fried Egg and Melted Cheese

Sweet Potato Fries

[Wecruise8]

I'm seriously gonna have to loose a lot more weight in the next 15 days:eek:

[IECalCruiser]

Wow Infi......now that is how you document food on a cruise ship!!

 

You will have to excuse my ignorance, but, is the international cafe a specialty restaurant/buffet at an additional cost.....or is that the regular buffet on this ship?

 

We are planning a 14 day panama canal on the Coral and I would kill for menus and pictures from that ship.

 

Thanks

The International Cafe is on deck 5 of most of the Grand Class ships. The Coral and her sister the Island are a different class and do not have the IC. It is not the buffet but is a different location to get breakfast pastries or a hot breakfast sandwich or lunch sandwiches, salads and a cup of soup and of course the wonderful hot cookies during the day. The only item that has a cost is three scoops of gelato for $1.50 (not on the Golden of the Star). Princess menus are fairly standard across all ships. I believe that there are 14 standard menus. You definitely will have the meals that Infi showed plus more. Also, the Coral has the Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse rather than the Crown Grill. Very different venue but IMHO a good alternative. I have eaten at both.

[christinelee]

Captain’s Welcome Dinner

Princess Signature Pastas

Bow Tie Pasta with Veal Strips

Morel Mushrooms and Peas in Cream Sauce

(V) Fettuccine Alfredo, The All-Time Favorite from Rome

Alternative Choices

Shrimp Cocktail with American Sauce

Classic Caesar Salad

Seared Salmon Cutlet

Herb Butter

Broiled Chicken Breast

Natural Juice

Grilled Beef Filet Medallions

Green Peppercorn Sauce

(V) Artisan Cheeses with Walnut Bread & Grapes

(V) Sweet & Nutritious Fruits

(V) Vegetarian

 

 

 

Appetizers

Smoked Barbarie Duck Breast with Cassis Vinaigrette

Baby Green Salad

(V) Grapefruit and Kwi

Minted Raspberry Coulis

Crabmeat Quiche with Roasted Chili Mayonnaise

Soups and Salad

Herbed Chicken and Wonton Soup, Spring Onions

Creamy Asparagus Soup with Salmon Dumplings

(V) Chilled Yogurt and Tamarid Soup, Lemon Zest

(V) Butter Lettuce, Curly Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad

Choice of Homemade and Low-Fat Dressings

Main Courses

The Chef has paired each dish with the freshest and most enhancing sidings

Skillet-Fried Halibut with Swiss Chard

Green Beans and Potatoes, Tomato-Cumin Sauce

Sauteed Shrimp Newburg with Shellfish Cream

Roasted Cornish Game Hen with Mushroom and Potato Ragout

Grilled Mignons of Beef Tenderloin with Madeira-Truffle Demi-Glace

Vegetable Medley, Almond Croquettes

Home-Style Cuisine: Pot Roast with Crackling and Homemade Apple Sauce

Braised Red Cabbage and Whipped Potatoes

(V) Vegetable Fritters on Paprika Cream Sauce

Lentil Stew

[christinelee]

Italian Dinner

Princess Signature Pastas

Spaghetti with Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Morel Mushrooms and Peas in Cream Sauce

(V) Fettuccine Alfredo, The All-Time Favorite from Rome

Alternative Choices

Shrimp Cocktail with American Sauce

Classic Caesar Salad

Seared Salmon Cutlet

Herb Butter

Broiled Chicken Breast

Natural Juice

Grilled Beef Filet Medallions

Green Peppercorn Sauce

(V) Artisan Cheeses with Walnut Bread & Grapes

(V) Sweet & Nutritious Fruits

(V) Vegetarian

 

 

 

 

 

Appetizers

Herb and Sea Salt Marinated Seafood Antipasto, Lemon Mayonnaise

Shrimp, Squid and Black Mussels

Dry-Curred San Daniele Ham with Sweet Cantaloupe Melon

(V) Eggplant Parmigiana with Basil-Tomato Sauce

Soups and Salad

(V) Pasta e Fagioli Red Bean Soup Dusted with Parsley Parmesan

(V) Rustic Vegetable Minestrone, Pesto Crouton

(V) Nippy Peach Soup with Sparkling Prosecco

Mixed Greens and Baby Spinach with Crisp Bacon Bits

Choice of Homemade and Low-Fat Dressings

Main Courses

The Chef has paired each dish with the freshest and most enhancing sidings

Sauteed Saltimbocca of Turbot with Parma Ham and Sage

Tomato Sauce, Linguine and Basil Oil

Gamberi alla Fra Divalo

Flambeed Scampi in Hot & Fiery Marinara Sauce, Pearl Rice

Classic Veal Scaloppine in Marsala Sauce

Greens Beans and Grilled Cherry Tomatoes, Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Brasato di Manzo al Barolo

Beef Pot Roast Braised in Barolo Wine with all the Trimmings, Cornmeal Cakes

Home-Style Cuisine: Pan-Fried Breaded Chicken Cutlets

Mushrooms and Fontina Melt

Spinach Saute, Oven-Roast Potatoes

(V) Baked Zucchini with Cheese and Onion Stuffing

White Bean Ragout

[Loonbeam]

I asked about this. Princess doesn't post the menus in general because although they are generally standard, they can vary based on product availability on any given cruise, they basically don't want people saying "well your website says you should have served X on Y day!"

[christinelee]

Captain’s Gala Dinner

Princess Signature Pastas

Veal Ravioli in Creamy Porcini Mushroom Sauce

Veal Jus

(V) Fettuccine Alfredo, The All-Time Favorite from Rome

Alternative Choices

Shrimp Cocktail with American Sauce

Classic Caesar Salad

Seared Salmon Cutlet

Herb Butter

Broiled Chicken Breast

Natural Juice

Grilled Beef Filet Medallions

Green Peppercorn Sauce

(V) Artisan Cheeses with Walnut Bread & Grapes

(V) Sweet & Nutritious Fruits

(V) Vegetarian

 

 

 

 

 

Appetizers

Crab, Scallop and Shrimp Salad

Duo of Caviar, Papaya Dressing

(V) Vegetable Pate with Baby Greens

Lemon Grass Vinaigrette

Asparagus with Tomato and Italian Bacon

Hollandaise Sauce

Soups and Salad

Chicken and Vegetables in Fortified Broth

(V) Roasted Tomato Cream Soup, Brioche Croutons

(V) Ice-Cold Peach and Mango Smootie with Dried Apricots

(V) Belgian Endive, Boston Lettuce abd Tomato

Choice of Homemade and Low-Fat Dressings

Main Courses

The Chef has paired each dish with the freshest and most enhancing sidings

Pan-Fried Filet of Rockfish

Creamy Potato and Leek Caserole, Truffle Oil

Broiled Lobster Tail and King Prawns with Lemon Butter

Grilled Asparagus and Rice Pilaf

Roasted Pheasant in Pan Juices with Carmelized Shallots

Bean and Bacon Bundle, Basted Potatoes

Beef Tenderloin Wellington

Truffle-Maderia Demi-Glace, Duchesse Potatoes

Home-Style Cuisine: Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs

Hearty Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes

(V) Baked Crepes with Roasted Pumpkin and Walnut Mascarpone

Thyme-Cream Sauce

[geoherb]

Before our past few Princess cruises, we have received emails with this link to sample dining room menus (and the menus for the specialty restaurants). The menus we have had on our cruises have varied slightly from these. And sometimes there have been items listed on the menu that do not show up in the dish, such as a particular fresh herb.

[christinelee]

Before our past few Princess cruises, we have received emails with this link to sample dining room menus (and the menus for the specialty restaurants). The menus we have had on our cruises have varied slightly from these. And sometimes there have been items listed on the menu that do not show up in the dish, such as a particular fresh herb.

 

These aren't links,,,,we just came back from the Ruby

[powderhorn]

Wow Infi......now that is how you document food on a cruise ship!!

 

You will have to excuse my ignorance, but, is the international cafe a specialty restaurant/buffet at an additional cost.....or is that the regular buffet on this ship?

 

We are planning a 14 day panama canal on the Coral and I would kill for menus and pictures from that ship.

 

Thanks

 

 

Connie,

 

The food on the Coral was delicious...some of the best we have ever had on a cruise and the main dining room (and our waiter) was so good, we didn't bother to try any of the specialty restaurants. There is a small cafe on the lower level of the Coral (not like the International Cafe) but you can get some pastries there in the morning. You can click on the Coral link on our signature and check out some videos of our trip... there is one there that highlights the Princess with a bit of a clip of the dining room. Best cruise we have been on....enjoy!!

[christinelee]

Chef’s Dinner

Quail and Venison Saddle Terrine Gingered Red Onion Compote, Mesclun Salad

(V) Twice Baked Goat’s Cheese Souffle, Garlic Sabayon

(V) Wild Mushroom Cream Soup, Sun-Blushed Tomatoes

(V) Boston Lettuce Tossed in Shallot Dressing

Strawberry and Thyme Infused Lemon Sorbet, Thyme Sprig

Grilled Seabass on Braised Belgian Endive

Beurre Blanc, Red Pimiento Confit, Champagne Risotto

Seared Diver Scallops in Citrus Butter Sauce

Warm Vegetable Juliennes, Red Bliss Potatoes

Cocoa Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, Natural Jus

Eggplant and Zucchini Ratatouille, Truffled Mashed Potatoes

Herb-Roasted Pink Rack of Superior Lamb

Rosemary Essence, Boulangere Potatoes

(V) English Stilton with Crisp Leek Hay

Port Wine Glaze

Menage a Trois

Chilled Mini Raspberry Pana Cotta

Tiny Gateau Opera, Honey-Hazelnut Semifreddo with Nutella Twist

[christinelee]

Landfall Dinner

Princess Signature Pastas

Linguine Pasta with Littleneck Clams in Cream Sauce

Parsley

(V) Fettuccine Alfredo, The All-Time Favorite from Rome

Alternative Choices

Shrimp Cocktail with American Sauce

Classic Caesar Salad

Seared Salmon Cutlet

Herb Butter

Broiled Chicken Breast

Natural Juice

Grilled Beef Filet Medallions

Green Peppercorn Sauce

(V) Artisan Cheeses with Walnut Bread & Grapes

(V) Sweet & Nutritious Fruits

(V) Vegetarian

 

 

 

 

 

Appetizers

Poached Seafood and Avacado

Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Watermellon and Feta Cheese

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Creamed Chicken, Sweetbreads and Mushrooms in Puff Pastry Case

Soups and Salad

Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup, Chili Dust

Double Beef Consomme with Mini Choux Buns, Scallions

(V) Chilled Curried Pumpkin Cream Soup

Grilled Vegetables with Chives and Hearts of Romaine Lettuce

Choice of Homemade and Low-Fat Dressings

Main Courses

The Chef has paired each dish with the freshest and most enhancing sidings

Broiled Freshwater Barramundi

Giant Perch with Gentle Spices and Mild Curry Cream, Aromatic Rice

Mariner Style Black Mussels in White Wine Sauce

French Fries, Garlic Bread

Roasted Tom Turkey with All the Trimmings

Fruit Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato

Grilled New York Cut Strip Steak with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Charred Tomato, Shoestring Potatoes

Home-Style Cuisine: All-American Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

And Mashed Potatoes

(V) Eggplant Fritters with Fried Rice

Spicy Tomato Sauce and Mango Cheek

[amistad]

Infi and Christinelee, You both did a great job of posting, I for one really appreciate being able to see the menu so I can kind of plan ahead for the specialty restaurant's. Thank you both for taking the time to do this.