Buck Turgidson Posted August 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2016 On my past two Princess cruises I have only had the MDR steaks, I was curious where others find the best steaks (prime ) on the Grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted August 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) It would surprise me if Princess ever buys prime grade beef. I have never experienced prime grade beef on a Princess cruise. You can eat at Crown Grill for a better steak (compared to dining room). There is an additional fee involved. Some even question if Crown Grill has USDA Choice grade beef. Edited August 2, 2016 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted August 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Princess says; Crown Grill - Steak & Seafood Restaurant • Featuring premium aged beef I say; You get what you get. Sometimes MDR is better other times Crown Grill is better. I also say; Premium Aged Beef?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted August 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2016 On my past two Princess cruises I have only had the MDR steaks, I was curious where others find the best steaks (prime ) on the Grand. Crown Grill @ $29/pp has a selection of quality steaks cooked to order. I have always enjoyed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babewho Posted August 2, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The best steak I had on our Alaskan cruise in May was at Sabatini's. It was a 10 oz. strip steak that was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The steaks we had in the MDR were very good, too. The steak (actually, the entire meal) I had at the Crown Grill didn't compare to Sabatini's. I ordered my steak rare, and they somehow managed to cook it well-done in the middle and rare on the sides. It wasn't awful, just not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted August 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Crown Grill! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted August 2, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The best steak I had on our Alaskan cruise in May was at Sabatini's. It was a 10 oz. strip steak that was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The steaks we had in the MDR were very good, too. The steak (actually, the entire meal) I had at the Crown Grill didn't compare to Sabatini's. I ordered my steak rare, and they somehow managed to cook it well-done in the middle and rare on the sides. It wasn't awful, just not very good. You should have sent it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babewho Posted August 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2016 You should have sent it back. It had already taken a long time (over an hour) to get served, and we didn't want to take the extra time. I just chalked it up to a bad night for them and will try again when we go to Hawaii in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcalgal Posted August 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Glad to hear your steak was good in the MDR. We never had a good steak yet on Princess. It's not so much the meat but how the cook them. We are grilled steak lovers. Medium rare really seared on the outside. Just our preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted August 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Not very good recommendations for the Grill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted August 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 3, 2016 We thought the steak in the Crown Grill was OK. Not bad and not outstanding. We were surprised actually the Steakhouse on the Carnival ships blew Princess away. But in all around food quality Princess is way better. As far as MDR and buffet go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2016 On my past two Princess cruises I have only had the MDR steaks, I was curious where others find the best steaks (prime ) on the Grand. Crown Grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmckm Posted August 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The MDR beef has been terrible every time we have tried it. Tough, fatty, taste less, aways over cooked. On Prime rib night we go to the Crown, or Sabatinis. Crown has always been really good, but I agree with the other poster that the best steak has been from Sabatinis. The New York with lobster tail was the best. The lobster tail is not on the menu but I asked for it when i made the reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted August 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) Omitting the specific details by each cruise, I seem to have the worst time getting medium rare prime rib. Princess leans towards "Blue Rare" and on my recent Grand cruise they even argued (so to speak) with me about what medium rare is. I avoided the steaks for the rest of the cruise, as I having a kidney transplant must watch the potential risks from undercooked/undertemp raw meat. Edited August 3, 2016 by MTJSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinAllie Posted August 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Ive always had an amazing experience at the Crown Grill. I also think Sabatinis is under appreciated. I finally gave it a try after hearing noting great, and WOW! that was one of my best cruise dinner experiences, ever. It was on the Royal. I HIGHLY recommend it! I had lobster 3 ways and a stuffed chicken dish. The service was incredible. Oh right.. back to steaks... Crown Grill- filet mignon and lobster tail with smoked salt. *mouth watering* Well worth the $29 cover. Best steak at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted August 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 3, 2016 We were on the Grand in October 2015 and had our one and only Crown Grill meal. The filets were about as good as any I've had. But the service was just bad. The server kind of dismissively ignored us for 15-20 minutes with little comments like "Be there in just one second" and "Let me get this man his wine," disappearing for long periods after each. When we finally ordered and got our meals, she forgot a number of things we'd asked for and made herself scarce. So while the steaks were excellent, I can't say the experience justified the price for us. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted August 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 3, 2016 We thought the steak in the Crown Grill was OK. Not bad and not outstanding. We were surprised actually the Steakhouse on the Carnival ships blew Princess away. But in all around food quality Princess is way better. As far as MDR and buffet go. We are Diamond on Carnival and have now done two cruises on Princess. Agree 100% with the above. And found no lines on buffet on Princess great layout of horizon court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader0108598 Posted August 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) The MDR beef has been terrible every time we have tried it. Tough, fatty, taste less, aways over cooked. On Prime rib night we go to the Crown, or Sabatinis. Crown has always been really good, but I agree with the other poster that the best steak has been from Sabatinis. The New York with lobster tail was the best. The lobster tail is not on the menu but I asked for it when i made the reservation. They do it on purpose ,so you will go to the Grill and pay extra;) Think about it ,people used to get perfectly fine steak in the MDR ,now they can't cook a decent steak in the MDR ??? :rolleyes: Cruisers created their own monster by paying extra ,for what we used to get included in our fare. Reader Edited August 3, 2016 by Reader0108598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Omitting the specific details by each cruise, I seem to have the worst time getting medium rare prime rib. Princess leans towards "Blue Rare" and on my recent Grand cruise they even argued (so to speak) with me about what medium rare is. I avoided the steaks for the rest of the cruise, as I having a kidney transplant must watch the potential risks from undercooked/undertemp raw meat. Twice at Emerald MDR last May, I ordered rare, but got medium. Got at Crown Grill another night what I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 4, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2016 It would surprise me if Princess ever buys prime grade beef. I have never experienced prime grade beef on a Princess cruise. You can eat at Crown Grill for a better steak (compared to dining room). There is an additional fee involved. Some even question if Crown Grill has USDA Choice grade beef. I second this one. I think the steak is JUST ok. :eek: :eek: Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted August 4, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) I second this one. I think the steak is JUST ok. :eek: :eek:Tony I will be on the Grand for 10 day Mexico cruise 9/25. Does the Crown Grill serve a Chicago style Tomahawk Porterhouse cut? I like my steaks charred on the outside and rare inside. Also, is the beef grass or corn fed beef? Hormone, antibiotic free beef? USDA Grade Prime? Edited August 4, 2016 by Kingofcool1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted August 4, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 4, 2016 It would surprise me if Princess ever buys prime grade beef. I have never experienced prime grade beef on a Princess cruise. You can eat at Crown Grill for a better steak (compared to dining room). There is an additional fee involved. Some even question if Crown Grill has USDA Choice grade beef. Yes, I question the recent steaks I've had in the Crown Grill. I like the side dishes and appetizers, steaks are ok - definitely not Ruth Cris quality. Sometimes a little better than Outback, sometimes worse. If we're staying in a suite and we get a free meal, we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted August 4, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 4, 2016 The steaks in the Crown Grill are better than the MDR, but not up to the level of Morton's or Ruth's Chris. For the price paid DW and I felt that the MDR was fine vs the increased cost. We also had lackluster service and it was our first time going so I'm sure that didn't help our overall impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinerama Posted August 4, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yes, I question the recent steaks I've had in the Crown Grill. I like the side dishes and appetizers, steaks are ok - definitely not Ruth Cris quality. Sometimes a little better than Outback, sometimes worse.If we're staying in a suite and we get a free meal, we go. Just went out for my wife's birthday at Ruth Chris. $150 with the tip. Steaks were great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted August 4, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I have had "pretty good" steaks in Crown Grill but that's as far as I'll go. I've never had decent steak in MDR. I've actually had some pretty poor prime rib in MDR as well. The "always available" medallions were pretty good but they seem to have gone the way of the Dodo now that there is Curtis Stone stuff on the menu. Bah. At least I can still get my Fettuccine Alfredo appetizer and my creme brulee dessert. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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