Steak restaurants on cruise ships are a notorious delight and epitomise the glorious indulgence of the industry. So whether you’re looking for a small sirloin to savour or a chateaubriand to devour with your partner, the restaurants below will be sure to ‘meat’ your expectations.
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What can you expect from the following steakhouse restaurants?
Vegetarians beware, the following restaurants do not cater well to those who do not eat meat or fish. The menus focus around prime cuts of beef with a selection of sides and many also have several seafood options too. Most of the dining spaces are traditional, with dark panelling and low light fixtures to whisk you back to the glorious days of mid-century America. They can all be found onboard the mainstream cruise companies and are (with the exception of The Wake) an additional charge.
The Wake
Where: On Virgin Voyages ships: Scarlet Lady, Reliant Lady, Valiant Lady and Brilliant Lady
The space: Inspired by the American chophouses of the 1950s, the restaurant can be found down a sweeping staircase, taking you back to the country’s heyday with sleek lines and brass tones aplenty.
The menu: The American menu features a selection of timeless starters, fish and steaks, with a choice of sides and some tantalising desserts.
Example dishes:
- Razor clam chowder with yukon gold potatoes, bacon and chive batons
- Filet Mignon with green asparagus and guindilla sauce
- Meyer lemon cheesecake with blackberry compote and cinnamon cookie crumble
Crown Grille
Marvel at the attention to detail at this traditional steakhouse
Where: On Princess ships: Sun, Discovery, Enchanted, Majestic, Sky, Regal, Royal, Caribbean, Crown, Grand, Ruby, Emerald
The space: It’s all about the food in this glorious restaurant where you’re invited to see straight into the kitchen where the steaks are cooked to order. The space is panelled in dark wood and oozes vintage charm.
The menu: There’s a balance of steaks and seafood throughout the menu with the additional options of soups and salads, plus its very own salt menu.
Example dishes:
- Mediterranean-style spiny lobster cake with tarragon foam, cured olives and grilled asparagus
- Rib-eye rich with heavy marbling, garlic and herb french fries and creamed spinach
- Apple and rhubarb cobbler with blueberry drizzle and vanilla ice cream
Butcher’s Cut
Where: On MSC ships: Virtuosa, Grandiosa, Bellissima, Seaview, Seaside, Meraviglia, Preziosa, Divina, Splendida, Fantasia
The space: The dining room harks back to the golden era of the great plains, with dark panelling and playful cowhide touches.
The menu: There’s a large selection to choose from with American-style starters, soups and fish dishes, but the majority of the menu focuses on dry-aged angus beef steaks with a selection of sauces and sides.
Example dishes:
- Baked goat cheese tart with blueberry compote and lemon zest
- Dry aged tomahawk for two with peppercorn sauce, smoked mash potato and onion rings
- Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream
Chops Grill
Where: On all Royal Caribbean ships
The space: Think classic New York restaurant with an impressive foyer entrance, dark furniture and beautifully laid tables.
The menu: There’s a good selection of fish and meat appetisers, prime beef steaks, seafood, soups and salads, plus a wide variety of sides.
Example dishes:
- Tuna tartare with avocado, ginger and wasabi caviar
- Prime NY strip with truffled french fries and creamed spinach
- Key lime meringue pie with graham cracker crust
Steakhouse at the Verandah
Where: On three Cunard ships: Queen Mary II, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth
The space: Large, traditional dining spaces with beautiful attention to detail throughout from the table settings to the gorgeous artworks and gleaming mirrors.
The menu: The steaks come from British butcher Aubrey Allen who supply Cunard with pasture-bred beef. There’s also the best seafood from around the globe from Alaskan crab to Scottish langoustines, plus a tempting array of American and English desserts.
Example dishes:
- Clam chowder with bacon and Welsh rarebit
- H.G. Walter’s 28 day British grass fed Black Angus sirloin with an iceberg wedge and triple-cooked chips
- Warm deep-filled Brambly apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream or English custard
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