joeyancho Posted September 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) Looking forward to our first Princess cruise. Dining is a big part of why I cruise. Maybe some veterans could tell me what your favorites are in the MDR and at the buffet. Don't want to miss any great dishes. Thanks in advance. Edited September 20, 2014 by joeyancho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Alfredo? Pasta Eggs from the Grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackieo Posted September 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Starter - double baked goats cheese soufflé yum yum Always available dessert in main dining room. - Creme brûlée and New York cheesecake are good The soups on the MDR menu are really excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Oh and I forgot Pavlova and Macadamia Ice Cream, but they might be Australia only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngrl Posted September 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Starter - double baked goats cheese soufflé yum yum Always available dessert in main dining room. - Creme brûlée and New York cheesecake are good The soups on the MDR menu are really excellent I agree with the goat cheese soufflé, I never knew I liked goat cheese! also agree with dessert, yummm. I find the soups good but salty. the always available fettucine alfredo topped with a salmon breast and veggies on the side is my go-to back up plan and often my first choice. oh sadly, how I love the white food group. I don't eat much red meat at home as I tend to over or undercook it, so I eat a lot of red meat on board...oh! and the seafood...shrimp, scallops, prawns...I can't pick a favourite dish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scmexico Posted September 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2014 My favorite is the linguini and clam sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted September 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Baked Alaska, Escargots... So many choices, so little time! Don't forget the International Cafe... Food is free and it has lovely salads, sandwiches and desserts... Pastries in the morning as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredNTraveling Posted September 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2014 At the Crown Grill: Onion Soup! Med-Rare Ribeye At Sabatini's: Anything on the menu! You can't go wrong at either of the specialty restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandiGreg Posted September 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2014 We agree with all of the posters: we like the crab quiche with salsa appetizer, green lipped mussels with wine sauce, shrimp diabolo, rack of lamb. For dessert, if you want something light, try any of the sorbets: made on board and interesting flavors. Of course, lobster tail and its huge partner shrimp are very yummy...order at least two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoghornLeghorn Posted September 20, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Fettucini Alfredo Sugar free desserts Sugar free ice cream at the Ice Cream bar Cheese Pizza Cheesecake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 20, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 20, 2014 MDR: Fettuccine Alfredo in the Parmesan Bowl, Escargot, Creme Brulee. Crown Grill: Filet (medium rare), onion soup. Perhaps I'll ask to add a lobster tail to the filet next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coveguy4 Posted September 20, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 20, 2014 The best escargot, all the souffles, fettachini alfredo, scallops,and wonderful sorbets, salmon always available and very tasty too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted September 20, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 20, 2014 The eggplant appetizer on Italian night in the MDR. The meatloaf (yes, I love it!) Any of the shrimp dishes. Always available salmon. Cheese ravioli (usually at lunch in the MDR.) Any of the meatball dishes in the buffet. Tuna sandwich at IC. Custard filled donuts at IC. Warm passion fruit souflee in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted September 20, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Every night in the MDR Princess has a couple of pasta side dishes listed in the left side of the menu. Fettucine Alfredo is always there. Ask them to have it in a parmesan bowl. It's yummy. I also love Veal Bowtie Pasta served once during the cruise. I could have two sides and make it my entrée.:):):) I love the shrimp salad in the International Café. Very refreshing to have as a snack when you come back from port. Many, many others but thought I would list just a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLBlack Posted September 20, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I have a shrimp cocktail every night- look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonaperson Posted September 20, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) Looking forward to our first Princess cruise. Dining is a big part of why I cruise. Maybe some veterans could tell me what your favorites are in the MDR and at the buffet. Don't want to miss any great dishes. Thanks in advance. 1st night of the cruise only in any of the dining rooms(maybe not the specialty i.e. Crown Grill) get the flourless chocolate cake,one of my favorites.:) Edited September 20, 2014 by arizonaperson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted September 21, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Appetizers: Goat Cheese Souffle Eggplant Parmiagiana Entrees: Bow-Tie Pasta w/Veal Rockfish Always-Available Salmon Desserts: Love Boat Dream [chocolate dessert] Key Lime Pie Menage a Trois Lunch: Salad bar in the buffet Lunch dessert: sugar-free Cappuccino Cake/Tart International Cafe: Chicken Salad From anywhere on the ship they're offered: Chocolate Chip Cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckiest Dog Posted September 21, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Although the crawfish étouffée is offered as an entree, I order it as an appetizer and order something else for the main dish. It is one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted September 21, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Starter - double baked goats cheese soufflé yum yum Always available dessert in main dining room. - Creme brûlée and New York cheesecake are good The soups on the MDR menu are really excellent My exact choices.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.stew12305 Posted September 21, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm SO looking forward to the goat cheese souffle! I can't even explain how much... It's probably been mentioned before, but you can order an appetizer portion of the Fettuccini Alfredo,.You need to request the Parmesan basket with it, it's not included in the small portion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate59 Posted September 21, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Most of the cold soups in MDR The lobster & prawns on formal night - usually have 2 servings. If there is nothing I like on the right side of the menu there is always something I love on the stable left side of the menu (always the same). Lunch in the MDR Afternoon Tea in MDR Hard bit is working to make sure you don't gain weight on the long voyages.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrific_surprise Posted September 21, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Here are some of my favorite Princess menu items: Pecan butterscotch tart Fettuccine Alfredo: appetizer portion (As others have noted, the appetizer portion does not come with the Parmesan bowl unless you specifically request it. The above photo was taken when my wife forgot to make that request.) Unfortunately, it seems that Princess sometimes has a problem with consistency when making this dish, so it doesn't always fulfill my high expectations. Sometimes even when I have ordered the Parmesan bowl, it's hardly noticeable. Orange Soufflé (This typically has been a dessert option at the embarkation lunch, but I'm not sure if it is still on their embarkation menu, which seems to have recently undergone some changes.) I actually found that I enjoyed some of the soups more at the International Café than in the MDR. At the buffet, every day I enjoyed their selection of cheeses, along with lox and capers. There were lots of other interesting options (which I don't recall at the moment) that changed day by day, but the cheeses, lox and capers were almost always there. That might seem like an odd favorite, but it was something to which I looked forward. Tim See more of our cruise photos on Flickr Edited September 21, 2014 by terrific_surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.stew12305 Posted September 21, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I had the orange souffle for lunch in the MDR in May. In my opinion it was the best and most flavorful dessert souffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldinerie Posted September 21, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Have you ever tried the Love Boat Sundae off the kid menu for dessert? Sugar overload, but sooooooo good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd crsr Posted September 21, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2014 The goat cheese souffle, all the dessert souffles and the love boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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