new menu for blu?

[gail8]

We are just off the Summit and although the service in Blu was fantastic we didn't love the menu. We were told by several restaurant staff that a new menu is coming in the spring. Just wondering if anyone has heard this?

 

Gail

[hvsteve1]

We were told last March, when we ate in BLU, that a new menu would be coming because the new suite restaurant would be raising the bar.

[hcat]

Some change will be welcome....but hope they stick to simple, healthy and clean food..lower salt, etc.

 

Luminae gets great reviews but some of the dishes look very gourmet and fussy. We like the concept of BLU....plain but delicious . Would love more spa type choices and a menu that has changing chefs choice specials

 

Looking forward to it..

[stefmo]

Is there a new menu coming for BLU on all ships ?

[HS2BS]

We have been told over and over that a new menu was in the works. The present one has been in play since Blu opened and is no longer appealing, especially on longer cruises that have repeats.

 

Hal

[ghstudio]

Even if they don't change the menu, at least change the crudites that they serve you when you sit down....every single night...no change.

[hcat]

Even if they don't change the menu, at least change the crudites that they serve you when you sit down....every single night...no change.

 

Amen to that!,,,

[warmwinds]

What would you sub instead? We liked the very simple, very healthy something to munch on. Many varied courses would follow so the consistency (I guess you'd say monotony) of that one didn't bother us.

[stefmo]

Just returned from a cruise on the Eclipse, Aqua Class. (3rd time Aqua Class)

 

I think it's time for BLU to change the menu.

 

I really loved eating in a smaller restaurant, but was disappointed in the menu.

 

As Aqua Class is more expensive, I'm not really sure why I should book Aqua Class again. Is it worth the extra cost ???

 

Esp. in the Caribbean, where I make less use of the Persian Garden.

[ghstudio]

What would you sub instead? We liked the very simple, very healthy something to munch on. Many varied courses would follow so the consistency (I guess you'd say monotony) of that one didn't bother us.

 

How about some olives. Maybe a different flavor of humus or dipping sauce....Maybe something other than carrot and celery sticks. How about a salsa of some sort.

Edited December 7, 2015 by ghstudio

[hcat]

Like all those ideas..or even a small loaf of pizza or herb infused bread..just a change from same selection every night!

Edited December 7, 2015 by hcat

[MartinsCruise]

We just ate in Blu on the Eclipse and loved it. My only complaint is not having enough veggies with the main course. The crudite didn't quite fill my need for veggies. I realize we could ask for something on the side but I usually forgot.

[warmwinds]

I think the healthy hummus and veggies are meant to be an intro to the "healthier" Blu menu (which we didn't find all that healthy all the time).

 

I can see why some would want a change, but I don't think pizza or more bread is in keeping with the spirit of the Aqua Spa concept.

[keesar]

There has been talk for years about changing the Blu menu. Look on the positive side. They don't have to change the menu signs and thus save money.

 

We know which nights to avoid before we cruise!

[hcat]

same for so many yrs...we have our favorites..but at this point have tried almost all of it.

[rjrpar]

Despite what some say about Blu, the food is regular cruise ship food, much like the MDR

[hcat]

Not in our opinion....much less salt and heavy gravy etc in Blu..salads are very fresh, food served perfect temp and to order. AQ and Blu have kept us as customers on X..

 

 

But glad we have choices..

[rM3panno]

Despite what some say about Blu, the food is regular cruise ship food, much like the MDR

 

 

While it is still prepared relatively en masse, there is definitely more attention to detail and I think that is what ultimately leads to better execution than the MDR. It is just a number of eyes/plate game.

 

We have sailed AQ once and throughly enjoyed it. It isn't enough difference to pay significantly more for but when the opportunity presents itself we will choose AQ. Part of our TA's Black Friday sale allowed us to go from 2d veranda to AQ, we had to give up half of our $600 OBC. Given 12 days in the Baltic I'll be enjoying some time in the heated loungers!

 

 

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[S18278C]

We only stay in blu and have added salsa to our "starters" and they have it ready every evening. Just ask for what you want. Especially in blu. Much more attentive to wishes in my opinion. Main dining room for groups, blu for intimate couples dining.

 

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[phoenix_dream]

We only stay in blu and have added salsa to our "starters" and they have it ready every evening. Just ask for what you want. Especially in blu. Much more attentive to wishes in my opinion. Main dining room for groups, blu for intimate couples dining.

 

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I love Blu, but 'intimate couples dining'?? In S class especially, it is hard to consider the dining intimate when the couple in the next table is sitting so close to you, you can hear every word of even soft conversations and vice versa. One reason I like the M class Blu set-up much better. The tables are still close, but not right on top of each other like S class. Nice to hear about the salsa - never considered asking for it, but will definitely try it next time. I agree also that they are more attentive to your wishes and will accommodate if at all possible, which is not as easy to do when you eat in the MDR.

[DaisyRose]

There was some discussion about the crudites served in Blu. Is that instead of bread and rolls? My first Aqua Class cruise is in 2016. We enjoy the breads and rolls in the MDR. Will be get them in Blu?

[ghstudio]

There was some discussion about the crudites served in Blu. Is that instead of bread and rolls? My first Aqua Class cruise is in 2016. We enjoy the breads and rolls in the MDR. Will be get them in Blu?

 

yes, you still get bread, rolls.