algorithmannie Posted October 8, 2010 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Is anyone else disappointed by the Lobster Bisque soup served in the MDR? I recently had the most AMAZING lobster bisque at a land restaurant and it reminded me of my disappointment with Celebrity's version. I thought it was pretty bland and not very creamy and rich. On the bright side, the french onion soup on X was fabulous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted October 8, 2010 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I was pleased with it in Blu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted October 8, 2010 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Not so great in the main dining room, but in the specialty restaurants, it's sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 8, 2010 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I had no issues with it in the Eclipse MDR though would agree with Kitty the Murano version was a notch up and very rich- almost too rich for me. There is also much more meat in the murano version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101Jus Posted October 8, 2010 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Is anyone else disappointed by the Lobster Bisque soup served in the MDR? I recently had the most AMAZING lobster bisque at a land restaurant and it reminded me of my disappointment with Celebrity's version. I thought it was pretty bland and not very creamy and rich. On the bright side, the french onion soup on X was fabulous!!! On our recent Eclipse cruise we had the lobster bisque in the MDR 7 times in 14 nights, it was THAT good!! Best lobster bisque we've ever had (actually better than several high-end land-based restaurants) and plenty of meat at the bottom. Definitely recommended! :) Didn't try it in Murano so can't comment, was afraid it wouldn't be any better than in the MDR. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckhawk Posted October 8, 2010 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2010 It's quite subjective, but I also thought the lobster bisque in the MDR was pretty bad. No lobster in it. I actually asked the server to have them chop up some on lobster night just to see if it made it better...no luck. I'm glad others liked it, but I won't be getting it again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted October 8, 2010 #7 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Had giant chunks of lobster in the lobster bisque on board Summit in June. Not my favorite soup, but this one was fine. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted October 8, 2010 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Have never tried the MDR version, but the Murano version is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikinibottom Posted October 8, 2010 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2010 LOVED the one in the SS United States - one of the best I have ever had anywhere (and I know my lobster bisque - lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caripoo Posted October 8, 2010 #10 Share Posted October 8, 2010 NOT good in the MDR:cool::cool: But it was great in Oceanliners!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted October 8, 2010 #11 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Lobster Bisque is very subjective maybe more than a lot of other foods. I think its one of those foods that you get somewhere and it is excellent. You then try and compare all the rest to the best one you every had...Could be a matter of expectations also since lobster is not something most of us have every day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry and Shelly Posted October 8, 2010 #12 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Is anyone else disappointed by the Lobster Bisque soup served in the MDR? I recently had the most AMAZING lobster bisque at a land restaurant and it reminded me of my disappointment with Celebrity's version. I thought it was pretty bland and not very creamy and rich. On the bright side, the french onion soup on X was fabulous!!! Had the Lobster Bisque in Murano. Great presentation, poured at the table, very creamy and smooth. However, I am not a fish eater, and to me, the soup tasted very "fishy." Thought the French Onion soup in the MDR was terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooraq Posted October 8, 2010 #13 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I love lobster bisque and I HATE the version served in the MDR. Such a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplethorn Posted October 8, 2010 #14 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I did not like the lobster bisque in Blu ... never tried it in MDR , but it was absolutely divine in Murano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 8, 2010 #15 Share Posted October 8, 2010 It's "bisque"...not supposed to have chunks of anything in it! It's supposed to be smooth, creamy and rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capecodder2 Posted October 8, 2010 #16 Share Posted October 8, 2010 As a coastal New Englander, I can tell you that you could eat Lobster Bisque (or NE Clam Chowder, for that matter) at a different restaurant every day for a month and find that they are all different. Basic ingredients, yes, but some rich, some not so rich, creamy, not so creamy, thick or thin, brandy, no brandy (bisque) - on and on. My mother made thinner soups so that is what I like, others like the thicker stuff. There are many "correct" variations. Normally, lobster bisque does not have chunks of lobster in it - that would make it a lobster STEW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdbmd Posted October 10, 2010 #17 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Had it in the MDR of the Solstice last month and was completely underwhelmed. It did not taste much of lobster, had no real chunks of lobster meat and had a slightly burnt flavor to it. I didn't try it again after that first night >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckhawk Posted October 10, 2010 #18 Share Posted October 10, 2010 It's "bisque"...not supposed to have chunks of anything in it! It's supposed to be smooth, creamy and rich! I just learned something new. You are correct - there should be no chunks in bisque. I double checked you, because I didn't believe you. Not that wikipedia is a valid source, but I think on the subject of "Bisque" I'll take it's word for it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisque_(food) "Bisque is also sometimes used to refer to cream-based soups that do not contain seafood, in which the sometimes pre-cooked ingredients are pureed or processed in a food processor or a food mill." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Player Posted October 11, 2010 #19 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Is anyone else disappointed by the Lobster Bisque soup served in the MDR? I recently had the most AMAZING lobster bisque at a land restaurant and it reminded me of my disappointment with Celebrity's version. I thought it was pretty bland and not very creamy and rich. On the bright side, the french onion soup on X was fabulous!!! HHHHHEEEEELLLLLLLLLLOOOOO algorithmannie: If you really like Lobster Bisque soup, get it from the Original Soup Man. It is the Soup **** from the Seinfield TV show. I understand it is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckhawk Posted October 11, 2010 #20 Share Posted October 11, 2010 HHHHHEEEEELLLLLLLLLLOOOOO algorithmannie: If you really like Lobster Bisque soup, get it from the Original Soup Man. It is the Soup **** from the Seinfield TV show. I understand it is very good. It's amazing. I've had it at his stand in NYC. But now I am questioning if it really is Lobster Bisque....it has pieces of lobster in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearmint Posted October 11, 2010 #21 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Lobstert bisque in the MDR is OK...I have had some that is much better...but like another poster, I had lots of it on our last back-to-back cruise since the main menu offerings are so poor in comparison to older menus. I found the lobster bisque in the Olympic Dining Room was considerably better, and it did have some meat added to it. In land restaurants, I have had it both ways...with and without. I think that "with" is a restaurant's way of bumping up the product a little, and I find that I like it better than "without". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 11, 2010 #22 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Not so great in the main dining room, but in the specialty restaurants, it's sublime. Hi Darcie ! Definitely agree with your coment. In the MDR it can be hit and miss. In Specialty Dining, its heavenly, and with a beautiful presentation. I would say it's not to be missed in Specialty Dining. With that said, the topic of food is highly subjective, so your mileage may vary ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra36 Posted October 11, 2010 #23 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Not so much disappointed as uneven preparation; sometimes too salty and others it seemed that a lobster may have crawled through the soup but left its presence unobseravable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Rose Monica Posted October 13, 2010 #24 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Not so great in the main dining room, but in the specialty restaurants, it's sublime. Ditto! It was wonderful in Murano's. Monica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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