Favorite things to order at SS United States?

[Turtles06]

For those who have sailed on the Infinity, I'd loved to know your recommendations for "don't miss" dishes at the SS United States. (As well as anything to avoid.) I realize that food is very subjective, but if a bunch of folks say "don't miss the X," that's usually a pretty good indicator.

 

TIA!

[sginva]

We ate there twice on a recent cruise and we enjoyed every minute.

The lobster, lamb and petite filets were wonderful choices and the service was exceptional.

Enjoy!

Edited June 9, 2013 by sginva

[C 2 C]

• Goat cheese souffle
  
• Lobster bisque
  
• any entree: Dover Sole, Lobster....
  
• The Cheese course
  
• A larger waist band..
  
• and a dessert....
  

[simon stingray]

Anyone had the duck?

 

The menu I found on X website says "breast of duck" but then goes on to describe the dish as a duck leg:confused:

 

Our experience in Ocean Liners onboard Connie was so amazing-I hope SS United States is just as good.

[WestLakeGirl]

The duck was both breast meat and drk meat and it was very good

[cruisestitch]

If I remember right, the duck was slices of breast meat, with a side dish made up of minced dark meat, I think they called it a "confit"

 

But my favorite is the venison!

[Turtles06]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Please keep them coming!

 

What about the desserts? Anything particularly special?

[simon stingray]

At ocean liners we had 5 different desserts to share which was very good.

 

I recall seeing the same dessert available on the SS United States menu.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

The goat cheese soufle and the lobster and sole were excellent.

[cl.klink]

Nothing there is not good. It's all good. The salt is good. Everything.

 

- Joel

[Turtles06]

Nothing there is not good. It's all good. The salt is good. Everything.

 

- Joel

 

:):):)

 

 

Two mentions above for the goat cheese soufflé is a reason why I started this thread. That's probably something I would never have thought to order, but now it's going on the "must try" list.

[nps001]

Goat cheese soufflé was my favorite. It has since been bump to #2 by the Diver Scallops Wellington style!

[brazilgirl]

4th mention of Goat Cheese Souffle !!! Yum yum! And the cheese course and the lobster bisque and medley of desserts ( a sampler) . Loved our meals there.

[C 2 C]

4th mention of Goat Cheese Souffle !!! Yum yum! And the cheese course and the lobster bisque and medley of desserts ( a sampler) . Loved our meals there.

 

 

With these in mind the entree is secondary.. a mere filler while dreaming of the good stuff mentioned....;)

[shipshape sam]

For those who have sailed on the Infinity, I'd loved to know your recommendations for "don't miss" dishes at the SS United States. (As well as anything to avoid.) I realize that food is very subjective, but if a bunch of folks say "don't miss the X," that's usually a pretty good indicator.

 

TIA!

 

 

We always liked the souffles, especially the chocolate in the past for desert Our last cruise on Constellation, they were not as flavorful, so you will need to decide for yourself. We typically skipped the cheese course.

 

For us specifically, it was the fun with others and just a nice long pampered meal till the end, then $$$. :rolleyes:

Edited June 10, 2013 by shipshape sam

[WestLakeGirl]

Be prepared for the dinner to take a long time,probably two hour at least, and maybe even three, which might make going to a show hard to do.

[trk_koa]

My sister loved the venison when we were aboard Infinity in March 2011 (before refit). Also raved about the crepe dessert prepared table side that had strawberries, balsamic vinegar and cracked pepper. She said it was wonderful.

 

We loved the SS United States and didn't have anything I didn't like.

[patty1955]

If you ask in advance, you can get Steak Diane. It's not on the menu, but worth asking for. It's amazing! and prepared table-side

[Mr.esc]

Hi Patty1955,

You mentioned "If you ask in advance, you can get Steak Diane."

Please, how can I do this? Do you know if I should talk to maitre on a previous day to my reservation?

I have a cruise for October 2014 ... and I love Steak Diana.

Thanks a lot.

[thebutlerdidit]

We ate at the equivalent restaurant on the Millennium on our first Celebrity cruise and enjoyed the goat cheese soufflé. When we left, we were presented with a copy of the recipe. I'm not sure if this was one of the recipes featured in the cookbook that Celebrity published, but we have made them and been successful.

[X-elite]

Turtles06, you've received a lot of great opinions already, and here is my two cents:

 

Starters:

- Lobster Bisque

- Smoked Salmon & Crab Parfait

- Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

 

Entrees:

- Lobster

- Venison

- Chateaubriand

 

Desserts:

- Crepe Ballon Rouge

- Assorted Gelato and Sorbetto

- Grand Marnier Souffle

 

In many meals there, I've never had room for the cheese course (even though I love cheese & I have a hearty appetite!). :p

Edited August 22, 2014 by X-elite