What's the 1 thing you have to eat in the Carnivals main dining room at least once while on your cruise if offered?

[Thad409]

I always have my go too orders from the MDR when were on a cruise, but I never pass up a chance at escargot. It's the only place I have ever had them and love them, so I'm sure there's land-based places that have better, but I'm happy with Carnivals.  

[csm5986142]

The Indian Vegetarian (and I'm not a vegetarian, I just love it that much). 

[firefly333]

Lobster of course. Though I like some other things. 

[ilovesparky13]

Cheese danish is soooooo underrated. 

[Thad409]

Yep the cheese danish 🤪

[momof3cruisers]

1 hour ago, Thad409 said:

I always have my go too orders from the MDR when were on a cruise, but I never pass up a chance at escargot. It's the only place I have ever had them and love them, so I'm sure there's land-based places that have better, but I'm happy with Carnivals.  

Mine is escargot as well. I’ve only ever had it on a cruise but IMO Carnival makes it better than Princess, NCL or Royal. 

[thundercrack]

Frog Legs!!

[Frank12]

Braised short ribs is one of my must have meals in the MDR.  As others have mentioned, the escargot is good on CCL.

[sparks1093]

I always get the escargot, too. Shrimp is something else I'll get frequently (such as the shrimp cocktail plus another app). DW is allergic to shellfish so I don't get to eat it too often. On our last cruise I stretched things a little and tried some different things. I would have to look at my notes but I do remember trying sea bass this time out. It was good but it was also just this side of being too dry, which is a common critic of that dish.

[Joebucks]

The filet mignon. On my last cruise, it was actually better than most steakhouse steaks I paid over $50 for. 

 

I'll also usually get lobster, prime rib, and braised short rib when I can. I was on the Indian vegetarian kick for while. I am now sick of that dish.

[teknoge3k]

Baked Alaska and Bitter n' Blanc are 2 things I must have. 

[mz-s]

I like the beef tenderloin, the brisket, the lasagna, baked alaska, several other dishes. If I had to name just one I guess it would be the baked alaska. But honestly my wife and I eat in the MDR every night of every cruise normally, we prefer that experience. We will frequently go up to the buffet afterwards to snack but the MDR is where we eat supper.

[grimpil]

5 hours ago, ilovesparky13 said:

Cheese danish is soooooo underrated. 

I dont recall seeing this on the MDR menu, is it a dessert offering?

[txcruiser1234]

Sicilian Meatball Soup, Cucina Chicken Parm and the Double Roasted Pineapple

[ruru107]

Crab cake, key lime mousse. And honestly, the mashed potatoes!! For brunch you gotta get the bacon. 

[trvlgirlmq]

Short ribs and bitter ‘n blanc 

[pe4all]

Spaghetti carbonara, mushroom soup, escargot, and their cheese platter.

[dcwalker]

8 hours ago, csm5986142 said:

The Indian Vegetarian (and I'm not a vegetarian, I just love it that much). 

That's my answer too!

[mmtska]

Lobster-I love the risotto with it. Creme Brulee. Crab cake.

[firefly333]

2 hours ago, trvlgirlmq said:

Short ribs and bitter ‘n blanc 

Short ribs would be my 2nd choice. Usually excellent. No ribs in there, boneless, but called short ribs.

[hard_eight]

Bitter n' Blanc, Escargot

[thenexus2k]

strawberry bisque 🙂

 

[ray98]

Used to be the brunch steak and eggs but unfortunately they have destroyed it.

[shiner6]

34 minutes ago, hard_eight said:

Bitter n' Blanc, Escargot

Please help us out here....What is Bitter n" Blanc? The name is intriguing.

[Out of Iowa]

Shrimp cocktail (daily); crab cake; several of the fish/shrimp dishes; the best beef dishes; Grand Marnier souffle; strawberry (peach, others) chilled soups.  Many of the appetizers are delicious and I light up when I see them on the menu, too.