Is there anyway to find out whats on the menu?

[kandemom]

Were trying to decide which days to go to Chops and Portofino. My Dh doesnt want to miss anything good in the MDR, so is there anyway to find out whats on the menu for which days?

[Florida Scorpion]

Originally Posted by kandemom

Were trying to decide which days to go to Chops and Portofino. My Dh doesnt want to miss anything good in the MDR, so is there anyway to find out whats on the menu for which days?

Both Chops and Portofino should have the weekly dining room menu available. Just take a look and pick a day.

[Ashland]

Originally Posted by kandemom

Were trying to decide which days to go to Chops and Portofino. My Dh doesnt want to miss anything good in the MDR, so is there anyway to find out whats on the menu for which days?

I don't think you will miss anything better in the MDR ..The WJ can be better some nights than the MDR...JMHO...

[cb at sea]

We were NOT able to get the dining room menu from Chops---they didn't have it....we just picked a night, checked the dining room menu that morning and decided to go to Chops....had there been a "not to miss" item on the MDR menu, we would have changed our reservation...it's not a big deal to do that!

[kandemom]

Thanks Guys! Ill just plan chops and portofino, and if something looks like its not to be missed in the MDR then well figure it out then.

And yes ive heard that the MDR doesnt have too much going on. Maybe I can convince my Dh that another day at a specialty restuarant is the way to go

[RevSmith]

This is just me, but I always find that the prime rib offered in the MDR on the first night, the filet on the first formal night and the lobster/shrimp grill on the second formal night are the dishes I like...all other nights is a Chops or Portofino night for me.
Sometimes ( and always on the five day cruises, the lobster is offered on the last night at sea...not on the second formal night)

[Down South Cruiser]

I'll give you the menus for a 4 night itinerary on the Majesty. I have also been on the 4 night Navigator & I believe that your menus will be very similar if not exact. I also agree that the best beef dishes are the prime rib & the fillet of beef. Fillet of beef is my favorite, excluding the $14.95 chops selection of course which is divine. I don't think you will see the lobster on the 4-night-er but you could ask the dinning room staff about it when you get on board.

Day 1

Starters:

Strawberry, Kiwi and Pineapple Medley
Smoked Fish Tapenade
Vidalia Onion Tart
Sopa de Tortilla
Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup
Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho
Spinach Salad

Main Courses:

Shrimp Ravioli
Pan fried Pork Medallions
Slow-roasted Prime Rib
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Quesadilla
Aloo Gobi Methi (potato and cauliflower curry)
Pan seared Atlantic Salmon

Alternative selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad
Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce
Broiled Fillet of Cod
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak
Chops Fillet for $14.95

Desserts:

Strawberry Pavlova
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Savarin
Low-fat Blueberry and Peach Cobbler
Sugar-free Chocolate Pot de Crème
Cheese Tray
Various Ice creams and Sherbets



Day 2 (Formal)
Starters:

Orange Carpaccio
Shrimp Cocktail
Escargots Bourguignonne
Lobster Bisque
Oxtail Broth
Chilled Golden Pear Soup
Caesar Salad

Main Courses:

Truffled Wild Mushroom Linguini Alfredo
Golden Sea Bass
Roasted Duck
Eggplant Mozzarella Tower
Fillet of Beef

Alternative selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad
Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce
Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak
Chops Fillet for $14.95

Desserts:

Grand Marnier Souffle
Double Strawberry Cheesecake
Cherries Jubilee
Low-fat Double Strawberry Cheesecake
Sugar-free Coconut Vanilla Layer Cake
Cheese Tray
Various Ice creams and Sherbets


Day 3
Starters:

Caprese Salad
Antipasti
Scallop Risotto
Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup
Minestrone
Chilled Strawberry Bisque
Insalata Mista

Main Courses:

Rigatoni Pasta
Garlic Tiger Shrimp
Chicken Marsala
Vegetarian Chili
Lamb Shank w/ Rosemary

Alternative selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad
Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce
Broiled Fillet of Atlantic Cod
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak
Chops Fillet for $14.95

Desserts:

Warm Chocolate Cake
Raspberry Panna Cotta
Tiramisu
Low-fat Angel Food Cake
Sugar-free Chocolate Mint Cake
Cheese Tray
Various Ice creams and Sherbets


Day 4

Starters:
Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Shrimp Cocktail
Spinach Dip
Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup
Onion Soup
Chilled Forest Berries and Buttermilk Soup
Caesar Salad

Entrees:

Grey Goose Vodka and Smoked Salmon Cream Pasta
Roasted Turkey
Grilled NY Strip steak
Indian Vegetable Curry
Mahi Mahi Tempura

Alternative selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad
Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce
Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak
Chops Fillet for $14.95

Desserts:

Brownie Madness
Key Lime Pie
Banana and Crunchy Nut Parfait
Low-fat Strawberry Shortcake
Sugar-free Key Lime Pie
Cheese Tray
Various Ice creams and Sherbets

[lleydens]

I have the menus from the 5 night NOS sailing. Let me know I can send post them.

We went to Portofino on night 3 and really only missed the warm chocolate cake.

[lablvr2]

Originally Posted by Ashland

I don't think you will miss anything better in the MDR ..The WJ can be better some nights than the MDR...JMHO...

You are so correct

[darylag]

We will be taking the 5nt on NOS and would really like the menus. if you could post or email them to me that would me great. darylag@me.com
Thanks

[dasax10]

i would love the navigator menus. musicisemotion445@hotmail.com

Thanks so much!

[Puffinater]

If you have access to the Concierge Lounge the menus for the cruise are there for viewing.

[lleydens]

http://navigatoroftheseas5ntwesterncari.shutterfly.com/

[luv2travell]

when i was on ruby princess this past aug our table mate and i know exacly what we having for dinner the following night the head waiter come by every night with the menu and let us look at it. well i actually kept all menu for 11 days the last night i left it in the dinning room

[mrsmsa]

I would like the NOS 5 day menu mrsmsa5@aol.com

Thanks

[lleydens]

http://navigatoroftheseas5ntwesterncari.shutterfly.com


I have posted both the menus and the compasses on here. Happy Sailing!

[negc]

Originally Posted by cb at sea

We were NOT able to get the dining room menu from Chops---they didn't have it....we just picked a night, checked the dining room menu that morning and decided to go to Chops....had there been a "not to miss" item on the MDR menu, we would have changed our reservation...it's not a big deal to do that!

When we have sailed, the specialty restaurants, both Chops and Portofino, had main dining room menus for every evening of the cruise and we were able to review them before making our reservations. If that is not the case on your cruise and you are in a suite or are Diamond Plus, the concierge may have copies or can possibly find out the schedule and applicable menus for you.
Unless there is one particular dish that you absolutely don't want to miss, I wouldn't be overly concerned and would book the specialty restaurants for the nights that best fit your schedule. I am not sure that the rotation of the menus is followed so strictly that having that sort of information from someone on an earlier cruise will be totally reliable.