DeLibrye Restaurant on Koningsdam

[kentuckysailor]

has anyone tried this one night restaurant on the Koningsdam ? Worth it?

[taxmantoo]

Definitely worth it. Possibly, the best meal we have ever had at sea. Food experiences can be subjective, but we regularly visit fine dining establishments on land. While many ship restaurants have great reviews, none of them before this have come close to equaling an excellent "land" restaurant. The $69 charge per person is minimal compared to what a land restaurant would charge for the same quality of meal, which would probably be in the $150 per person range plus wine.

[freestyling]

I agree that this “pop-up” Restuarant is worth the surcharge.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

What are the Menu items.

 

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[BJzink]

What are the Menu items.

 

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Is this "Pop-up" restaurant on any of the other HAL ships? I'd like to see a menu also. Thanks

[taxmantoo]

SAMPLE MENU - No substitutions

 

NORTH SEA SCALLOP *

black garlic pearls and smoked celeriac juice

 

MAINE LOBSTER *

WITH GREEN BEAN COULIS

butternut squash quinoa salad

 

OYSTERS ON THE BEACH *

foie gras, olloroso sherry and ginger

 

GOAT CHEESE WITH HAZELNUT

Huzel nut puree and chips, cucumber juice

 

LOBSTER BISQUE FOAM *

Alaskan King Crab, brioche croutons and tarragon

 

CHILLED CLEAR TOMATO GAZPACHO

black olive, celeriac and sweet and sour beetroots

 

SEARED NORTH SEA COD WITH SPECK HAM *

coconut foam and lemon grass

 

DUO OF LAMB LOIN AND CRUSTED LAMB NECK *

lentil sprouts, watercress, carrot coulis and lamb jus reduction

 

NORTH SEA TURBOT WITH IBERICO HAM *

Potato and morels

 

BROILED BEEF TENDERLOIN *

Parsnip puree, roasted leek and “hache”

 

DECONSTRUCTED APPLE PIE

vanilla gelato and Chantilly-style cream

 

RICE CHOCOLATE STONES

tuile and red curry marinated strawberries

 

 

ASSORTMENT OF SORBETS

[kentuckysailor]

Wow! I am reserving, should be quite an experience.

[OlsSalt]

Thanks taxmantoo:

SAMPLE MENU - No substitutions

 

NORTH SEA SCALLOP *

black garlic pearls and smoked celeriac juice

 

MAINE LOBSTER *

WITH GREEN BEAN COULIS

butternut squash quinoa salad

 

OYSTERS ON THE BEACH *

foie gras, olloroso sherry and ginger

 

GOAT CHEESE WITH HAZELNUT

Huzel nut puree and chips, cucumber juice

 

LOBSTER BISQUE FOAM *

Alaskan King Crab, brioche croutons and tarragon

 

CHILLED CLEAR TOMATO GAZPACHO

black olive, celeriac and sweet and sour beetroots

 

SEARED NORTH SEA COD WITH SPECK HAM *

coconut foam and lemon grass

 

DUO OF LAMB LOIN AND CRUSTED LAMB NECK *

lentil sprouts, watercress, carrot coulis and lamb jus reduction

 

NORTH SEA TURBOT WITH IBERICO HAM *

Potato and morels

 

BROILED BEEF TENDERLOIN *

Parsnip puree, roasted leek and “hache”

 

DECONSTRUCTED APPLE PIE

vanilla gelato and Chantilly-style cream

 

RICE CHOCOLATE STONES

tuile and red curry marinated strawberries

 

 

ASSORTMENT OF SORBETS

 

 

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This was a one and done experience for us years ago when it was introduced on the Rotterdam. Quite honestly, there is not a single thing on the linked menu that I personally find appealing, and I always love exploring new culinary adventures.

 

Wondering what others would choose to order from their HAL menu. Please shake up my lazy taste buds. What should I not be missing? (Certainly it will not be the "deconstructed apple pie" which is one of their signature home restaurant items too. Found the Chocolate Stones were a bit of a miss too.) Their home restaurant in Zwolle: https://www.librije.com/eat/?lang=en