Eating at the Haven

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We were recently on the Norwegian Breakaway and had the great fortune to dine at the Haven on several occasions. The Haven Restaurant on the Breakaway is too small to handle all of the Haven passengers. "Overflow" seating is provided in the courtyard around the pool. 

 

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Breakfast at the Haven

 

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BEVERAGES

French Press

 

Fresh Squeezed Juices

 

Starbucks Cappuccino 

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POACHED EGG MEURETTE

Grilled Country Bread, Bacon, Mushrooms, Bordelaise Sauce

 

AVACADO TOAST

Poached Egg, Feta Cheese, Multi Grain Bread

 

TRADITIONAL EGGS BENEDICT

Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Toasted English Muffin, Hollandaise, Country Potatoes

 

 

SHRIMP TOAST

Basted Egg, Avocado, Cilantro, Kimchi Aioli

 

EGG WHITE FRITTATA

Melted Leeks, Sauteed Mushrooms, Spinach, Ricotta Cheese

 

THREE EGG OMELETTE

Choice of Ham, Bacon, Chorizo, Onions, Spinach, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Avocado, Mushrooms, Cheese, Country Potatoes, 

Choice of Cheese: American, Provolone, Swiss, Mozzarella, Cheddar

 

STEAK AND EGGS

6 oz NY Strip Steak, Two Eggs Any Style, Country Potatoes 

 

CLASSIC EGGS

Two Eggs Any Style with Choice of Bacon, Sausage Links, or Hamp, Country Potatoes

 

TAHITIAN VANILLA FRENCH TOAST

Cinnamon Rain Brioche, Berry Compote, Mascarpone Cheese

 

 

HAVEN BREAKFAST BUFFET

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Lunch at the Haven

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MUSHROOM FLATBREAD

Shitake, Beech, Porcini, Button, Fontina Cheese Sauce, Micro Basil

 

SEAFOOD FRITTO MISTO

Fried Calamari, Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, Onions, Zucchini, Garlic Marinara Sauce 

 

GOLEN CHICKEN CONSOMME

Chicken Dumplings, Leek, Carrot, Celery

 

LOBSTER BISQUE

Creamy Lobster Soup, Crème Fraiche 

 

MOZZARELLA AND PROSCIUTTO

Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Arugula, Basil Pesto

 

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons, Anchovies, Caesar Dressing

Available with Grilled Salmon, Chicken Breast, or Shrimp

 

BRIE BURGER

Beef Burger with Triple Crème Brie, Caramelized Onions, Smoked Chili Mayonnaise, Sesame Brioche Bun, Golden French Fries

 

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS

Cauliflower Rice, Cauliflower Puree, Golden Raisin Caper Sauce

 

CHICKEN MILANESE

Thyme and Lemon Breading, Arugula Salad

 

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Parmesan Cheese, Basil, Chunky Tomato Sauce 

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DARK CHOCOLATE WALNUT BROWNIE

Salted Caramel, Macadamia Nut Ice Ceram

 

CARROT CAKE

Cream Cheese Frosting, Candied Carrot Chips

 

BANANA BANOFFEE CREAM

Dulce de Leche, Toasted Coconut, Gram Cracker

 

PAVLOVA

Crispy Meringue, Passion Fruit Curd, Tropical Fruits, Lemon Sorbet

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Dinner at the Haven

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BLACK TIGER SHRIMP LOUIE

Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Piccalilli, Thousand Island Dressing

 

TUNA TATAKI

Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Cashews, Mango, Cherry Tomatoes, Cilantro, Ginger Vinaigrette

 

STEAK TARTARE (Finished Tableside)

Hen Egg, Mustard, Worcestershire, Capers, Scallion, Lemon

 

SLOW ROASTED PORK BELLY

Sweet Potato, Granny Smith Apple, Piquillo Pepper Coulis

 

PORCINI RISOTTO

White Truffle Oil, Parmesan Cheese

 

LOBSTER DEVILED EGGS

Mustard, Celery, Relish, Parmesan Crisp

 

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons, Anchovies, Caesar Dressing

Available with Grilled Salmon, Grilled Chicken, or Sauteed Shrimp

 

CAESAR SALAD

With Lobster

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JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES - With Added Lobster Tail

Pommery Mustard Sauce, Homemade Coleslaw, Golden French Fries 

 

HAVEN'S BERKSHIRE PORK TOMAHAWK - With Added Lobster Tail

Braised Red Cabbage, Pommes Puree, Pommery Mustad Sauce 

 

GRILLED DELMONICO STEAK - With Added Lobster Tail

Duck Fat Potatoes, Watercress, Bearnaise Sauce

 

PANCETTA WRAPPED LAMB RIBEYE - With Added Lobster Tail

Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Rosemary Jus

 

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OMG CARAMEL - BUTTERSCOTCH CHEESECAKE

Vanilla Custard 

 

DECADENT CHOCOLATE

Devil's Fudge Cake, French Vanilla Ice Cream

[Sand and Seas]

Thanks for posting these awesome photos!     Lobster, steak & crab cake look good and we hadn't seen these appetizers & desserts before.  

 

Really looking forward to the Haven Restaurant next week😋

 

[dolls123]

Thanks for posting! These all look yummy!

[BklynBorn47]

Thanks for the memory.  Looks like the same menu as on the Escape.  We ate in the Haven restaurant every day except for a few times other places had one of my favorites on the menu (like Mousaka)

 

That said, I am one of the few that NEVER eats hamburgers and I LOVED the Brie Burger.  

[BirdTravels]

8 hours ago, Sand and Seas said:

Thanks for posting these awesome photos!     Lobster, steak & crab cake look good and we hadn't seen these appetizers & desserts before.  

 

Really looking forward to the Haven Restaurant next week😋

 

Have a lucky cruise!

[rbxlady]

3 hours ago, BklynBorn47 said:

Thanks for the memory.  Looks like the same menu as on the Escape.  We ate in the Haven restaurant every day except for a few times other places had one of my favorites on the menu (like Mousaka)

 

That said, I am one of the few that NEVER eats hamburgers and I LOVED the Brie Burger.  

My brother-in-law makes Brie burgers when he grills. He also makes a pesto mayonnaise (using pre-made pesto from the supermarket or Costco), which is out of this world. Easily the best at-home burger I’ve ever eaten.

[Homosassa]

Laughing at the "hen egg" for the steak tartare  Glad they don't use a rooster egg..  

[pbenjamin]

We'll be in the Haven on the Breakaway in October.  What time would one arrive for dinner in hopes of avoiding the overflow situation?  

 

FWIW the dinner photos could have done without all that lobster, not real appetizing.

[BirdTravels]

39 minutes ago, pbenjamin said:

We'll be in the Haven on the Breakaway in October.  What time would one arrive for dinner in hopes of avoiding the overflow situation?  

You can show up at any time and be seated inside. But you may have to hang out in the Haven Lounge until a table opens. 

 

The flow of traffic in the restaurant is totally dependent on your itinerary. We had late port days, so on those days, people at late. We typically went to the early shows in the theater, and ate afterward. The restaurant was ready and waiting for the "after show rush". When eating late, we tried to eat quickly since it often extended beyond the closing time of the restaurant. 

[Sand and Seas]

1 hour ago, pbenjamin said:

We'll be in the Haven on the Breakaway in October.  What time would one arrive for dinner in hopes of avoiding the overflow situation?  

 

FWIW the dinner photos could have done without all that lobster, not real appetizing.

We will have to agree to disagree on that one.....

More Lobster pics make me happy!

[BirdTravels]

Lobster makes us happy, so we added it to most meals 🦞

[david_sobe]

One reason why the Breakaway/Getaway are some of my least favorite ships.  The Haven is an afterthought and big steps back from its predecessor Epic.  Besides the tiny restaurant, it's courtyard is small and the Haven sundeck has no water features. 
If I was considering the Haven on any NCL ship these ships would be last on my list.  The Escape corrected most of these shortcomings in the Haven.  Then Bliss/Encore took the Haven to another level.  Now Prima took it even higher.  But anyone that has sailed Bliss or Encore or even Epic in the Haven and sailed Breakaway or Getaway, they will be surprised.

[Laszlo]

14 minutes ago, david_sobe said:

One reason why the Breakaway/Getaway are some of my least favorite ships.  The Haven is an afterthought and big steps back from its predecessor Epic.  Besides the tiny restaurant, it's courtyard is small and the Haven sundeck has no water features. 
If I was considering the Haven on any NCL ship these ships would be last on my list.  The Escape corrected most of these shortcomings in the Haven.  Then Bliss/Encore took the Haven to another level.  Now Prima took it even higher.  But anyone that has sailed Bliss or Encore or even Epic in the Haven and sailed Breakaway or Getaway, they will be surprised.

Interesting. We have sailed the Escape in and out of the Haven. We thought the Haven was really nice. We have a 12 day booked on the Getaway in January. Have a Spa Balcony currently booked and are thinking about changing it to a Haven cabin. Might just pass is the Haven is not as nice or just might bid on one since the Haven is only 15% sold

[CruisingSince1982]

They could add a few more potatoes to the breakfast entrees 😋

[graphicguy]

On 8/27/2022 at 8:35 PM, Sand and Seas said:

We will have to agree to disagree on that one.....

More Lobster pics make me happy!

Had Surf and Turf in July on the Getaway Haven.  Probably the best lobster tail on a cruise ship I’ve ever had.