johnnyi Posted September 8, 2016 #26 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'd give my vote for the Peppercorn Filet Mignon (I think its Five Peppercorn or some title like that) from Jacques that also sometimes appears on the Grand Dining Room Menu on the smaller ships too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted September 9, 2016 #27 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I love their soups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedridt Posted September 9, 2016 #28 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I would say that our meals in Jacques & Red Ginger were so far above any other dining experience we've had at sea as to be extraordinary. The Miso-Glazed Sea Bass is indeed wonderful & although I can't remember exactly what we ate in Jacques, the experience & food were just great. The sad thing is that you can't take that two night experience with you throughout your cruise....the food in the main dining room was not memorable at all....not to us.... Luckily!!!! On Riviera you can take cooking classes that are the best thing evah! DO IT! You won't regret it. I've taken classes for years elsewhere & learned more from the Oceania chef on Riviera in two classes than I ever did on shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisun Posted September 9, 2016 #29 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I think the waiter will remove the shell for you I have seen them removing the shell for people not sure if it is the whole steamed lobster or not ...i do not order lobster very often There is a photo on the Preismans blog of how it is served http://www.thepreismans.com/riviera16_menus.htm#polo escargot is on the menu in Polo & Jacques What an amazing photo documentation of the food paired with the descriptions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted September 9, 2016 #30 Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) We also love the Paramasan cheese to munch available in Toscana. The Olive oil selection is also superb. The parmasen wheel and cheese was missing from the combo Toscana/Polo restaurant on the Sirena during our voyage. I love the parmasan and missed it. I loved the eggs benedict in the MDR and the egg specials of the days especially the pesto eggs benedict. Edited September 9, 2016 by TERRIER1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 9, 2016 #31 Share Posted September 9, 2016 What an amazing photo documentation of the food paired with the descriptions!! Yes the Preisman's do an amazing blog he is my go to guy for photos of the food & ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 10, 2016 #32 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I'd give my vote for the Peppercorn Filet Mignon (I think its Five Peppercorn or some title like that) from Jacques that also sometimes appears on the Grand Dining Room Menu on the smaller ships too. I agree. I had the Peppercorn Filet on Nautica in June and it was wonderful. (Even if it was in the MDR and not Jacques!) I sympathize with those who find the MDR less than memorable because over the years we have tended to prefer it to the specialties ... not to say that it's always perfect because it isn't ... but my first meal in Toscana on Oceania was also a disaster. But over all ... the food on Oceania as good as any we've encountered at sea. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted September 11, 2016 #33 Share Posted September 11, 2016 GDR - Crispy Kadaif Wrapped Tiger Prawns, Rack of Lamb, Duck Red Ginger - The Sampler Appetizer, Miso Glazed Sea Bass Jacques - Dover Sole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie60 Posted September 11, 2016 #34 Share Posted September 11, 2016 A warm and creamy potato salad in a martini glass topped with a huge quenelle of caviar -- delivered without being asked by a wonderful Butler who thought we might enjoy it. Have no idea where it might have been served that night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chrismch Posted September 11, 2016 #35 Share Posted September 11, 2016 What I enjoy is having the mini pain au chocolat in Barista's. I feel less guilt-ridden for nibbling that size. I also love all the cheese and cured meats you find at the Terrace grill for dinner. Love to enjoy these with a glass of wine on the back deck watch the ship's wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted September 11, 2016 #36 Share Posted September 11, 2016 A warm and creamy potato salad in a martini glass topped with a huge quenelle of caviar -- delivered without being asked by a wonderful Butler who thought we might enjoy it. Have no idea where it might have been served that night! I want your butler:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted September 11, 2016 #37 Share Posted September 11, 2016 We will be on board in nine days. More than anything I look forward to all the marvelous food. I will add another vote for the marvelous peppercorn steak in the GDR. From the GDR always available section, the herb crusted rotisserie chicken is the best. We enjoy the Polo salad with Bibb lettuce, a spicy dressing, tomatoes and bacon bits. The minestrone soup in Toscano is delicious. The bread is fabulous in all venues. I especially enjoy the focaccia bread in Toscano. Try a lot of desserts, fortunately the portions are small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 11, 2016 #38 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Unless you get one of those 5-dessert packages in Polo/Toscana ... they are small but they are rich and there are FIVE of them! But they are good to share ... Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelnAl Posted September 12, 2016 #39 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) On our last cruise in July, we had the veal marsala in Toscano three times. The first time there was no marsala flavor, the second was overpowering and the third was about right. No consistency. In Polo, I ordered the ribeye med. rare twice. The first was overdone and tough, the second time was the same so I sent it back, and it's replacement still was not right. Edited September 12, 2016 by Travel'nAl Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyfeds Posted September 13, 2016 #40 Share Posted September 13, 2016 How's the Osso Bucco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 13, 2016 #41 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I've always enjoyed it but felt mine was better! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyfeds Posted September 13, 2016 #42 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thanks, Mura. I may just get my Osso Bucco while in NY, pre-cruise! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 13, 2016 #43 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Another excellent option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyfeds Posted September 13, 2016 #44 Share Posted September 13, 2016 As a fellow NYer, I knew you'd agree! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
us6 Posted September 13, 2016 #45 Share Posted September 13, 2016 It all sounds so good I wouldn't know what to order. Is it allowed to order more than one entree to try everything ? On a 7 day cruise there no way to work your way thru the menu. Sent from my LG-H810 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 14, 2016 #46 Share Posted September 14, 2016 You sure can. My husband has done so. Others have simply ordered several appetizers rather than a main course. And of course if you aren't pleased with a dish that you ordered, you can order something else in its place. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted September 14, 2016 #47 Share Posted September 14, 2016 It all sounds so good I wouldn't know what to order. Is it allowed to order more than one entree to try everything ? On a 7 day cruise there no way to work your way thru the menu. Sent from my LG-H810 using Forums mobile app It is perfectly fine to do so as long as you eat everything (or almost everything :D). Personally, I think it is in poor taste to order more than 1 entree and leave a lot of food uneaten or just picked over. It is wasteful. Maybe it's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 14, 2016 #48 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Good point, Paul, but at least in Howard's case he also cleaned his plate! I know he doesn't look like it ... then again, he hasn't ordered two main courses in quite a while. Another way of handling it is to ask for appetizer-sized plates. I'm sure they could accommodate such a request. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchcanrican Posted September 14, 2016 #49 Share Posted September 14, 2016 You can order what ever you like. The waiters prefer you order the three things you kinda want rather than order something else when they have moved on to dessert. DH orders three appetizers, one entree, and two desserts. He tries a little of everything and the. He is done. The kitchen makes and plates extra of everything. If it is not used it is disposed of at the end of the night. Do not feel bad about ordering a few things to try them out. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted September 14, 2016 #50 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) DH orders three appetizers, one entree, and two desserts. He tries a little of everything and the. He is done. The kitchen makes and plates extra of everything. If it is not used it is disposed of at the end of the night. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I am just wondering if your DH does the same thing at home in a restaurant where he pays for each item. I sure hope so. Edited September 14, 2016 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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