Island Dog Posted October 30, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2022 After a lot of "spirited debate" about sausage gravy and french fries, I figured I'd start a thread a little more positive about the Carnival food people actually like. I know food is still a major highlight of traveling with Carnival for most (all?) of us. Guy's Burgers "Pig Patty"-classic smashburger with that "how'd they do that" Bacon Patty. Close second, new "Funderstruck" burger. Pizza- I know some don't care for it but to me it's classic neopolitan and is not supposed to have a lot of sauce or cheese. My only disappointment is when it's undercooked. Huevos Rancheros from Blue Iguana-just something I never get to have shore side. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich from Deli-sorta worth the wait. MDR Soups- any and all, all the time. Steakhouse steak-always have had a great steak here, no matter what the cut. I'm picky about steak and they don't disappoint. We have no complaints about food since the startup. Yeah, there have been some changes but still find excellent dishes in the MDR every night. I actually ordered the dreaded "strip loin" at brunch one morning after reading the complaints here, but found it to be not bad. Now the old "flat iron steak", that's a different story for me. Lol. Add on, or flame me. Your choice! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare txcruiser1234 Posted October 30, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I like these good food threads - seem to always read about something I've never tried before... Two little things from the buffet I'm always on the lookout for: Jalapeno hush puppies (edible gold) Pepperoni pasta Little things from the MDR: Love the soups too, especially the hot ones - sometimes I get the cold ones as a desert Cranberry bread Current iteration of the Baked Alaska And I'm a sucker for a strawberry swirl...good thing it's not available every day... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted October 30, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I am so glad to hear the Flaming tomato soup is back. My DH had me try the muscles and I was surprised how good they were. Also the Alligator bites were tasty. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyglow Posted October 30, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Short ribs in the MDR Banana cream pie for Sea Day Brunch Confetti Cheesecake on Lido. Pork chop at Cucina del Capitan. Everything at Steakhouse Brunch - if you are ever lucky enough to be on a cruise that offers it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allinwonderland Posted October 30, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Mac and cheese from Guy's BBQ 🤤 Pizza! I was wholly surprised that was as good as it was, being on a cruise ship Chocolate cake from sea day brunch Grand Marnier souffle on elegant night MDR menu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavens_09 Posted October 30, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I absolutely love the Marinated chicken tender appetizer in the MDR. I always order at least 3 of them. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SRQbeachgirl Posted October 30, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Island Dog said: Huevos Rancheros from Blue Iguana-just something I never get to have shore side. ^^^This. I look forward to breakfast just for the Huevos Rancheros.. Quattro Formage Pizza. Cold soups in MDR. Bananas Foster at Emeril's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisingWalter Posted October 30, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Shaq's Big Chicken. Rudi's Sea Grill (Mardi Gras) Shaq's Big Chicken Serenity Retreat Salad Bar for lunch Shaq's Big Chicken Pizza del Capitano (Mardi Gras) BUT don't get Shaq's egg and chicken sandwich for breakfast, there's something weird about the eggs and the biscuits are dry. But the chicken sandwiches are addictive. 🙂 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted October 30, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) On MG: Big Chicken! Emeril's! On all other Carnival ships: The Salmon that is always offered in MDR Guy's Burgers Arugula & Prosciutto pizza (crust needs to be cooked enough) Indian Vegetarian entrée always offered in MDR Lamb chops in Steakhouse The shrimps entrée in MDR Warm Chocolate Melting Cake with Vanilla ice cream My mom loves the: Gluten free bread Soups hot or cold WCMC Mickey Mouse style I'm trying the Blue Iguana Huevos Rancheros! Thanks for the heads up😎 Edited October 30, 2022 by ninjacat123 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theosprey247 Posted October 30, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Quattro Formage Pizza. and the grits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarasgrandma Posted October 30, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 30, 2022 MDR - chicken tenders appetizer, teriyaki salmon, any Indian dish, grilled shrimp, strawberry soup, root vegetable pie MDR Breakfast - Broken Egg Sandwich, Indian meal, homemade granola Lido - There was a shrimp tostada type thing on our last cruise that had a slight spicy kick that was delicious! Deli - I just discovered the turkey sandwich that had the avocado on it, on our last cruise. It was sooooo tasty! I know it’s been changed on the current menu. Cake Buffet- CONFETTI cheesecake! Also the coconut tres leche, a dark chocolate cake and the marble cake. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted October 30, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 30, 2022 MDR: Prime Rib, lentil and pumpkin soups. Steakhouse: Surf & Turf, any steak other than spice-rubbed. Lido: Roast turkey carved to order, Pizza, Blue Iguana chicken tacos with beans, cilantro, salsa and habanero sauce Mardi Gras: Big Chicken, Rudi's, Chibang, Shawarma, hot dog stand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlgirlmq Posted October 30, 2022 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Blue Iguana - pork tacos I also love the huevos rancheros for breakfast but on my last 2 cruises they didn’t have the egg station so you only got the rancheros Deli - cubano Pizza - margherita pizza MDR - bitter n blanc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted October 30, 2022 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Another vote for short ribs in the MDR. Also the pot roast at lunch buffet and ALL the mash potatoes. And I need my oatmeal every morning from breakfast buffet with brown sugar on top. And the hot chocolate is DELICIOUS! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanadaydreaming Posted October 31, 2022 #15 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I like guys pulled pork. Any Guy burger. Jiji noidle bowl. Salmon nigiri. Buffet grits with brown sugar. I always clear plate at MDR. Dont remember items ive ordered. Love the Latte. Im a drip guy on land but i splurge at sea. Id love to see pie o the day on CCL. Mmmmm, pie. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfinger Posted October 31, 2022 #16 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Always liked the grilled salmon served nightly in the MDR. Pretty much my go to entree. On the last two cruises I tried a lot of the different soups in the MDR. Many of them are very good...but I guess enough salt and cream should make anything good. In general, anything beef/steak was an easy pass. IMO Carnival is just very poor at cuts of beef...probably due to no open flame. We really really really liked the avocado toast and salmon super salad at the brunch. 12-hour french toast has to be tried once by everybody. The yogurt parfait was very good as well..packed with nuts and raisins. To this day we make fun of those who just cannot get away from ordering the greasy omelets or bland pancakes during the brunch...we figure they go all Denny's once they sit down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted October 31, 2022 #17 Share Posted October 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Badfinger said: In general, anything beef/steak was an easy pass. IMO Carnival is just very poor at cuts of beef...probably due to no open flame. Minus the new, grisly, steak cut, I've always enjoyed beef on Carnival. The breakfast filet was always very good. The flat iron at dinner was acceptable. As many others said here, the short rib is a must. I've generally liked the Prime Rib as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csj092809 Posted October 31, 2022 #18 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Chicken Katsu at Bonsai Miso at Bonsai Poached eggs & Fixins- Emeril's Halibut at Rudi's I really enjoy the speciality dining options over the buffet and MDR. The Excel class ships have really stepped up Carnival's food game for included, though. I love the Schwarma and Sea Dogs additions, plus Street Eats. Big Chicken is also great, better than Guy's in my opinion. And the Quatro pizza is one of our all time favorites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirlinAZ Posted October 31, 2022 #19 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Stuffed mushrooms in the steakhouse. Love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted October 31, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Short ribs Mongolian Wok (or Jiji's stir-fry bowl) Prime Rib Shawarma (MG) Bulgogi Beef (MG) Burritos from Blue Iguana Guy's Burgers, and pulled pork at lunch Lasagna bolognese Cucina pasta bowls at lunch Shaq's Big Chicken (MG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Dog Posted October 31, 2022 Author #21 Share Posted October 31, 2022 16 hours ago, Clarasgrandma said: Deli - I just discovered the turkey sandwich that had the avocado on it, on our last cruise. It was sooooo tasty! I know it’s been changed on the current menu. Forgot about this. My wife absolutely loved this last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted October 31, 2022 #22 Share Posted October 31, 2022 16 hours ago, Clarasgrandma said: MDR Breakfast - Broken Egg Sandwich, Indian meal, homemade granola We were chatting with a couple on the tender back from HMC and she pulled out a big bag of the granola. I haven't tried it yet but she loved it and they always take a baggie to bring some for a snack. The pizza is my favourite. Huevos Rancheros from the MDR. The ones from Blue Iguana weren't as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Dog Posted October 31, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 minute ago, 1kaper said: We were chatting with a couple on the tender back from HMC and she pulled out a big bag of the granola. I haven't tried it yet but she loved it and they always take a baggie to bring some for a snack. The pizza is my favourite. Huevos Rancheros from the MDR. The ones from Blue Iguana weren't as good. Well now I'm gonna have to try those! Do you know if they serve them on "non-sea brunch" days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted October 31, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Just now, Island Dog said: Well now I'm gonna have to try those! Do you know if they serve them on "non-sea brunch" days? I do not. I am not usually a breakfast person so I only went to the MDR on a sea day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Dog Posted October 31, 2022 Author #25 Share Posted October 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, 1kaper said: I do not. I am not usually a breakfast person so I only went to the MDR on a sea day. Well, if not we've got 3 sea day opportunities to enjoy them on the Spirit in a few weeks!😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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