Update please on Le Circe on Oosterdam

[cjm66]

I have found various threads but none recent on the Le Circe dinner option. Any pointers for menu choices - we are not large meat eaters - and advice on how the wine inclusive option works and whether it is worth it?

 

Thanks - Colleen

[cru1sinforabruisin]

Personally I don't think the "Le Cirque" option is worth it unless you really want to try it for the novelty (or if you're lucky enough to have dined at the Pinnacle so many times that the regular menu is getting boring!). The menu for Le Cirque is different (more seafood if I remember correctly), but not really "better" than regular Pinnacle, considering the food and service is already excellent. I would rather have 2 regular Pinnacle meals instead.

[MilliesMom]

Here's the sample menu for LeCirque from the HAL site:

 

http://www.hollandamerica.com/assets/cruise-vacation-onboard/Holland-America-cruises-ALL-LeCirque-menu_112911_EN.pdf

[Krazy Kruizers]

Newest Le Cirque Menu:

 

Appetizers:

Lobster Cocktail - poached lobster with haricot vert and citrus

Le Trio - caviar, smoked salmon and Pate foie gras

Caesar Salad - interpretation of the classical salad

 

Soup:

Butternut Squash with Huckleberries - with sage chantilly

Chilled Yogurt and Mellon - with shrimps

 

Main Courses:

Seared Seabass - leek, red wine fondue

Rack of Lamb - goat cheese panisse, artichokes and arugula

Chateaubriand - horseradish flan, sweet and sour baby beets

Three Cheese Ravioli - fresh basil tomato

Chicken Under a Brick - sauteed vegetables ginger honey jus

 

Side Dshes:

Seasonal Vegetables

Pommes Dauphne

 

Dessert:

Creme Brulee Le Cirque

Chocolate Souffle - traditional chocolate souffle with vanilla gelato

Napoleon with Fresh Berries

Assortment of Sorbets

 

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have done it several times since it was first introduced a couple of years ago with a limited menu then.

We have enjoyed each time. JMO -- but we do feel that it is worth the money.

The first time we did the wine paring -- that is not worth it.

[dobiemom]

We have done it several times since it was first introduced a couple of years ago with a limited menu then.

 

We have enjoyed each time. JMO -- but we do feel that it is worth the money.

 

The first time we did the wine paring -- that is not worth it.

GF and I did Le Cirque on the Oosterdam this past March. Food was good, but we both agree: the wine pairing was not worth the money.

[cjm66]

Thank you for the advice - just what I wanted to know and for tolerantly ignoring of my spelling error!

 

Colleen