CarolCoupon Posted July 13, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I think I read that the Luminae kitchen on Edge isn't shared with MDRs - which means those menu items aren't available (if someone wanted). Is the kitchen shared with the Retreat Lounge? For example, would shrimp cocktail be available in Luminae even if it isn't listed on their menu? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakegirl Posted July 13, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Luminae does not share a kitchen with Retreat …. You can see on the deck plan they aren’t on the same floor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted July 13, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I am pretty sure if you ordered shrimp cocktail in luminae you would get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHPcruiser Posted July 13, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2021 From our experience The Luminae kitchen is not shared and we were not offered other menus as on S-Class ships. However, our friends did order shrimp cocktails each and every night with no problem. How that plays out with other items I don’t know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 13, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 13, 2021 It’s my understanding that, like Blu, some frequently requested items ( shrimp cocktail, Cesar salad, baked potato & others) are available in Luminae. The best location of Luminae is on the M Class where the MDR, Blu & Luminae all share a kitchen - best of all worlds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted July 13, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) 49 minutes ago, jelayne said: It’s my understanding that, like Blu, some frequently requested items ( shrimp cocktail, Cesar salad, baked potato & others) are available in Luminae. The best location of Luminae is on the M Class where the MDR, Blu & Luminae all share a kitchen - best of all worlds. Isn’t that the same case with the S Class ships for Luminae? Edited July 13, 2021 by Oville 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 13, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Luminae on EDGE/APEX has every day selections added to their menu - like escargot or strip steak- in addition to the daily menu. Not sure about shrimp cocktail. But if you want a special item then just tell your waiter or maitre' D in advance of your dinner time. Or you can usually get them to make many dishes off menu with 24 hr notice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted July 13, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2021 We sailed Edge in Luminae last week and it was exactly as @TeeRick described. The Every Day items which are available in MDR and Blu are also available in Luminae with no advance notice necessary. The onion soup was very good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 13, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2021 We were also on Edge in suite , wife ordered the escargot which was also not on the menu , food was great , love the lobster roll for lunch which was on day 1 and 7. Also they had a small lunch menu by the retreat pool. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted July 13, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I do like the Luminae lunch menu. We had the filet on the first night and thought it a bit under seasoned and a bit over cooked. Good but not great. Had the one on the lunch menu on day 2 and it was perfect. We seem to always have the opinion that the lunch filet is our favorite, it's a little smaller but always wonderful. Day 1 I had the lobster roll and as suggested on the roll call I asked for an extra scoop on the side. When it came it was just the roll but filled pretty well. I didn't give it another thought. Well then he set down a small bowl filled with the lobster salad, probably had 2 tails worth of lobster in it. Great way to start the trip. I ordered the lobster roll on day 7 as well but guilt prevented me from ordering extra, roll came with a pretty skimpy amount in it but no complaints here. The potato roll they serve it in is perfect for this dish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalcruiser Posted July 13, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 13, 2021 We are on this week and the everyday menu items from the main dining rooms are also available in Luminae. They are not listed in the menu but the staff advised of the additional options, and yes, shrimp cocktail is always available at dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiro Posted July 13, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 13, 2021 They offer off menu items Shrimp Cocktail, Escargot, French Onion Soup for starters. Salmon and a Chicken Breast for entrees. Also many desserts - ice creams etc. were available that were not on the menu. I asked our waiter for Creme Brulee at the beginning of the meal one night - and he was able to bring me one. They are all very accommodating 🙂 Was a great week, and now here I sit, eating a salad with sliced turkey at my desk from a Tupperware container 😮 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolCoupon Posted July 14, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Thanks, excellent info from this community! I read this to DH, and he was particularly paying attention to the lobster roll "extra scoop" tip. I love the ice cream intel. Soooooo excited to be going on our first X cruise Saturday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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