islandchick Posted October 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Just curious, is there a difference in the quality of the steaks in the TK grill vs The Restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted October 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2019 AFAIK the MDR usually only has NY cuts, but same quality. IT IS Seabourn, all quality. TK has multiple cuts, but I usually don't have a steak in the MDR, prefer the TK for steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted October 20, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2019 The best steak I've ever had on a Seabourn cruise was a Rib Eye steak in the Main Dining Room. I did not see that particular steak on the menu on our last SB cruise, but could have missed it on a night we did not dine there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnsnkr Posted October 20, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Does TK Grill offer surf-and-turf? The lobster looks fabulous but I wouldn't mind a cut of steak to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalapanda Posted October 20, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Steaks cut like butter and melt in the mouth in the Dining Room . TK, steak cuts too big, not as tasty and not as tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joc123 Posted October 20, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2019 This is the TK menu - it doesn’t change! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rols Posted October 20, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I think I have to agree, the steaks at the TK grill are consistently good however I've had better steak in the MDR, although I'd say it's a bit more variable and I've had some shoe leather too. Generally I don't see that the TK grill has magically improved on steak. On our last cruise we ate steaks in the MDR and when we went to TK enjoyed other dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalliowner Posted October 20, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I must say , we try not to have steaks in any restaurants, even I can cook a good steak with the right meat. We usually eat in the TK once a week but would not want to do more than that as the menu does not change. I find alternating Between the MDR, Colonade and TK suits us fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare texanaust Posted October 20, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 20, 2019 TK steaks are cooked a different way. The outside is caramelized by the cooking process. The steaks in the Restaurant don't have this. I like my steaks med-rare, but with TK steaks I eat around the outside first because the burnt/caramelized part tastes so good. That said, I also like the steaks downstairs. TK has a special steak in the Restaurant that is from part of the prime rib. I've forgotten the exact name, but it is easily the best piece of meat onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminina Posted October 20, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) I am reading question by OP as what grade of beef is purchased. I'm curious, too. Will investigate this week, providing an honest person can be found to respond. Edited October 20, 2019 by saminina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka Honu Posted October 20, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 20, 2019 12 hours ago, pnsnkr said: Does TK Grill offer surf-and-turf? Not on the menu as such but you can make it happen if you're nice about it. 2 hours ago, texanaust said: TK has a special steak in the Restaurant that is from part of the prime rib. I've forgotten the exact name../ I think you're referring to what they call "true rib-eye." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted October 20, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 20, 2019 18 hours ago, Joc123 said: This is the TK menu - it doesn’t change! Yes, Ive had the rib-eye steak in the TK Grill, but it did not compare to a rib-eye I had aboard the Ovation in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2wdw Posted October 20, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) I didn't have steak the one time I've been in TK - - I had the chicken, just because it's gotten such diverse reviews. I thought the chicken was delicious. We are booked for a 2 week cruise next year, and I hope we can go to TK at least twice, and I'll definitely get the steak. As for the restaurant, I did get steak on our last cruise (which was our 1st cruise and only cruise -- so far -- on Seabourn), and I had no complaints. I think you'll be happy at either venue. Edited October 20, 2019 by n2wdw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare texanaust Posted October 21, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 21, 2019 13 hours ago, Ka Honu said: Not on the menu as such but you can make it happen if you're nice about it. I think you're referring to what they call "true rib-eye." I'm talking about a TK special served in The Restaurant, not the 'true rib-eye' served in TK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Able Seaman H Posted October 21, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 21, 2019 The TK Rib Eye is, for me one of the finest steaks in the world. It presents more like a fillet than a traditional Rib Eye due to the butchering process which is somewhat luxurious, they keep the good bit and discard the less premium elements. You almost have to view the TK Rib Eye as a separate cut all on its own. Henry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted October 21, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 8:59 PM, islandchick said: Just curious, is there a difference in the quality of the steaks in the TK grill vs The Restaurant? Islandchick, This is not a exact answer to you exact question but I would consider this: The steaks served in the MDR and Earth and Ocean are fabulous. My favorite steak is the the filet mignon offered daily on the MDR's "classic menu". So with that said, I would consider trying one or 2 of TK's other main courses such as the chicken and or lobster thermidor (neither of which you can get anywhere else on the ship). You can only dine at TD once a week but will have access to excellent steaks everyday in the other dining venues. IMHO after 14 SB cruises. Do order the TK Caesar salad, it's hand crafted at your table. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted October 21, 2019 #17 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I love the TK Grill for its quiet intimate atmosphere with personalized service.. As noted , the portions are big so I always share an entire and dessert And while there is a fixed menu I don’t believe it has been mentioned here that each evening there is a special entree and appetizer. . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted October 21, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, Chairsin said: I love the TK Grill for its quiet intimate atmosphere with personalized service.. As noted , the portions are big so I always share an entire and dessert And while there is a fixed menu I don’t believe it has been mentioned here that each evening there is a special entree and appetizer. . I agree about the quiet intimate atmosphere, but for me that's only found at the TK Grill on the O class ships. I find the dining space is far too large on the new ships. But I know that some guests find the space too small and 'crowded' on O class! However I do love the TK bar on Ovation, and presumably would on Encore also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted October 21, 2019 #19 Share Posted October 21, 2019 We dine at the TK restaurant once a week (on either class) and I find that is right about of TK. The bar on the Encore class ships is another matter. I start my evening with a perfect Rusty Nail at the TK bar every night as soon as they open. Perfect drink, perfect service and not yet to noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanoverian Posted October 21, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Gotta echo raphael360's comment regarding the TK bar. Our Ovation cruise was in June, and the bartender was superb as was the vocalist, Debbie, if I remember her name correctly. Every drink made perfectly. Always was a relaxing way to start the evening after a hard day of sightseeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Manhattan Posted October 22, 2019 #21 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hi. TK is great, but we don't find it any more or less appealing than the other dining venues on board. The food is really good, everywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted October 22, 2019 #22 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I have eaten a lot in TK on both sizes of Seabourn ships and have always found that the service is more intimate and polished than it is in the MDR. A steak can be good or bad in any restaurant on a ship or on land. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted October 28, 2019 #23 Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 12:26 PM, saminina said: I am reading question by OP as what grade of beef is purchased. I'm curious, too. Will investigate this week, providing an honest person can be found to respond. Hi islandchick saminina raises a good point. We’re you specially asking: A. where to get the best hunk of meat on the ship or B: did you want to know the specific grade of beef SB purchases in a specific country at a specific Time of provisioning? If you are interested in discussing B then I can help. I’ve worked in the US beef industry for over 10 years, am currently on a SB ship and consider myself an honest person. In short A: Quality of beef is good everywhere on the ship. The answer to B is a lot more complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandchick Posted October 29, 2019 Author #24 Share Posted October 29, 2019 4 hours ago, raphael360 said: Hi islandchick saminina raises a good point. We’re you specially asking: A. where to get the best hunk of meat on the ship or B: did you want to know the specific grade of beef SB purchases in a specific country at a specific Time of provisioning? If you are interested in discussing B then I can help. I’ve worked in the US beef industry for over 10 years, am currently on a SB ship and consider myself an honest person. In short A: Quality of beef is good everywhere on the ship. The answer to B is a lot more complicated. Mainly asking about A. I see a lot of hype around the TK grill so I would expect that the meat is a better quality and aged longer, but it appears from the replies that most steaks on board are similar in all venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapu Posted December 10, 2019 #25 Share Posted December 10, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 7:58 AM, rols said: I think I have to agree, the steaks at the TK grill are consistently good however I've had better steak in the MDR, although I'd say it's a bit more variable and I've had some shoe leather too. Generally I don't see that the TK grill has magically improved on steak. On our last cruise we ate steaks in the MDR and when we went to TK enjoyed other dishes. I also agree that steaks in the main dining room were very good. There are too many other options in the TK Grill to have a huge steak that I can't finish. Dover Sole as well as a unique preparation of lobster thermidor are not to be missed, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now