Quantum class ships – A guide to dining for free.

As a huge foodie I am more than a little excited about all the dining venues available on the new Quantum Class ships.

There are so many other amazing innovations being introduced on the ship such as the digital check-in from home, enabling you to get from port side to cabin in just 10 minutes, the bionic bar serving cocktails ordered by  i-pads & mixed by robots, the ripcord sky-diving experience and the Seaplex entertainment complex complete with dodgems and a circus school to name but a few, however the highlight of any cruise has to be the food.

Gone are the traditional 1st and 2nd sittings replaced by Dynamic dining, but there are so many offerings available that it is confusing to know what is included in your cruise price & what is not. Below is a simple guide to the many venues and cuisines on offer that come without having to pay any extra charge.

 

American Icon Grill

Serving times – Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Dress code – Smart casual.

Type of cuisine – the clue is in the name. Typically American style dishes from every corner of the country.

Signature dishes – New England clam chowder, surf n turf, buttermilk fried chicken, peanut butter and jelly trifle

Silk

Serving times -Dinner only.

Dress code – Smart casual.

Type of cuisine – Asian dishes including Indian, Vietnamese, Thai and Malaysian.

Signature dishes -Vietnamese tacos, Beijing duck, Saigon style shrimp and cardamom creme pot.

The Grande

Serving times -Dinner only.

Dress code – Formal.

Type of cuisine – Opulent food for an opulent venue. A fusion of both traditional and foods from around the globe. An homage to traditional cruise ship dining.

Signature dishes -Lobster bisque, chateaubriand wellington, chicken a l’orange and red velvet cheesecake.

Coastal Kitchen

(Available to suite guests only).

Serving times – Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Dress code – Smart casual.

Type of cuisine – Healthier, flavoursome food with dishes from California to the Mediterranean.

Signature dishes – Sea bass ceviche, herb-crusted chicken, spiced rib eye and dark chocolate tiramissu.

Chic

Serving times – Dinner only.

Type of cuisine – Modern, stylish cooking with fusion combinations.

Dress code – Smart casual.

Signature dishes – Pastrami-Cured Salmon, pan roasted Dover scallops, mint crusted lamb & Grilled Catalan Shrimp.

Cafe Two70

Serving times – Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Dress code – Casual.

Type of cuisine – Snacks served picnic-style so you can take it to eat anywhere on the ship.

Signature dishes – Fresh soup, panini style hot sandwiches, custom-made salads and rich chocolate cake.

Seaplex Doghouse

Serving times – Lunch & dinner.

Dress code – Casual

Type of cuisine – You guessed it- hot dogs with a myriad of toppings to choose from.

Signature dishes – ‘The big apple’ – topped with chicken and apple, ‘The smoke house’ – lightly smoked with cheddar cheese.

Windjammer Marketplace

Serving times – 24 hours a day.

Dress code – Casual.

Type of cuisine – Huge choice of self service hot and cold food which varies its dishes throughout the day.

Signature dishes – 24 hour grill with carvery meats served off the bone, all-day breakfasts, Asian corner.

Devinly Decadence at Solarium Bistro

Serving times – Breakfast, lunch & dinner (breakfast is complimentary, lunch & dinner are with a supplement).

Dress code – Casual.

Types of cuisine – Healthy, low calorie dishes made with only fresh ingredients.

Signature dishes – Bacon, egg & spinach wraps, chocolate chip pancakes and Chinese pepper steaks.

Sorrento’s

Serving times – Lunch & Dinner.

Dress code – Casual.

Types of cuisine – Pizza, pies, salads & cakes.

Signature dishes – Traditional wood-fired pizzas, antipasto & amaretti biscotti.

Cafe Promenade

Serving times – Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Dress code – Casual.

Types of cuisine – Sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

Signature dishes- Generously filled sandwiches, Starbucks coffee & chocolate mocha brownies.

So as you can see…you don’t have to put your hand in your pockets to enjoy a huge choice of dining options on board. The amount of choice must satisfy even the fussiest of eaters. I would say my personal favourite looks like the Asian restaurant, Silk as I love all foods from the East.

The restaurants that come with a supplement also look amazing, but how much extra will I have to pay? Look out for my next blog where I take a closer look at the restaurants that come with an extra charge.