Sabatini's & Crown Grill - What Are Your Favorite Menu Offerings?

[IndyKid]

For our very first Princess voyage on the Caribbean Princess we decided to try their 2 specialty restaurants, Sabatini's & Crown Grill. This is the first time we've tried doing a specialty restaurant instead of the MDR. Interested in hearing from those who have recently cruised and eaten at either place - what was your favorite dish?

Edited November 19, 2023 by IndyKid

[suekel]

Sabatini's-Osso Buco

Crown Grill-Filet

[Guest Michael4650]

Sabatini’s. Pasta Carbanara

Crown. Lamb chops

 

[Yehootu]

Sabatini"s- Calamari, Braised Short Rib pasta and Veal Rack

 

Crown Grill- Either Chilean Sea Bass or Lamb Chops

( I broke a tooth on a bite of my Wifes fillet) Sorry, Wife likes her steaks, I'm good with the Lamb or Bass, we are on a Crown Grill pass for awhile.

[Cruise Raider]

Crown Grill:  Lobster or sea bass for me, Lamb chops or filet mignon for my DH 

Sadly, they have change pd the menu at Sabatini’s and I can no longer get the filet of sole piccata but my DH liked the Osso Bucco.  
The bread rolls there were unbelievable, though.  I cant see spending $35 for great bread, however,  

[Host CJSKIDS]

I love the Black and Blue Onion Soup at the Crown Grill.  

 

 

[Shippy]

   Crown Grill

Under appetizers, definitely the scallops with caviar.    I have them hold the caviar    :O)

The scallops are cooked perfect & in a wonderful sauce.

Then the shrimp bisque  Followed by lobster tail.

 

[cruisequeen4ever]

Crown Grill is my absolute favorite. I love the steaks with specialty salts and Chilean Sea Bass. I miss their old lemon dessert, but their new desserts are still pretty good.

 

At Sabatini’s, we are usually more impressed by the apps than the mains. I love the Burrata and Calamari.

[IndyKid]

Thank you all for your inputs. Looking forward to both restaurants. Appears that calamari will be on my short list for sure (I love it)...

[Guest Snaxmuppet]

Crown Grill fillet. Can't wait until April now 🍷

[Bgwest]

Crown Grill - Filet

Sabatini’s - the front door that leads to the Crown Grill

[XBGuy]

I just love the entire Sabatini's experience,  No particular favorite, and I have never been disappointed with anything.

 

We dine often in Crown Grill.  I like the Beef Tartare (warning, it is slightly seared) and the Shrimp Bisque.  The beef entrees are fine (I often order them.) but no better than something I buy at a local market and grill in my back yard.  I have enjoyed the Sea Bass, but I would strongly suggest that you avoid the Lobster Tails.  Mrs. XBGuy's go-to favorite is the Mussel Pot.  She also orders the Garlic Fries as her appetizer.  Invariably, the server gives her a double take, but her fries appear along with my appetizer course.

[2and2]

Why do you strongly say to avoid the Lobster. Is it not a Maine lobster ? What is wrong with it? Thanks for your advice. I think it even is an up charge.

[jennybenny]

Crown Grill, the Rib Eye Black and Blue. Soooo yummy 

[XBGuy]

45 minutes ago, 2and2 said:

Why do you strongly say to avoid the Lobster. Is it not a Maine lobster ? What is wrong with it? Thanks for your advice. I think it even is an up charge.

 

There is no upcharge for the lobster entree at Crown Grill.  They do have a "Surf 'n' Turf" offering (filet mignon and lobster tail) for which there is an additional $10 charge.

 

My displeasure was the fact that there was no flavor, and it was chewy.  I suspect that the latter problem (possibly the former, also) was caused by overcooking.

[jennybenny]

11 minutes ago, XBGuy said:

 

There is no upcharge for the lobster entree at Crown Grill.  They do have a "Surf 'n' Turf" offering (filet mignon and lobster tail) for which there is an additional $10 charge.

 

My displeasure was the fact that there was no flavor, and it was chewy.  I suspect that the latter problem (possibly the former, also) was caused by overcooking.

Yes, we usually do not get lobster for the chewy reason. I'm with you there!

 

Did a chef's table once where the lobster was sous vide, and it was the best lobster I've ever had. 

[iramack]

2 hours ago, XBGuy said:

 

There is no upcharge for the lobster entree at Crown Grill.  They do have a "Surf 'n' Turf" offering (filet mignon and lobster tail) for which there is an additional $10 charge.

 

My displeasure was the fact that there was no flavor, and it was chewy.  I suspect that the latter problem (possibly the former, also) was caused by overcooking.

Or being frozen for 6+ months prior to overcooking.....lol

[J13C85]

On 11/19/2023 at 6:05 PM, Host CJSKIDS said:

I love the Black and Blue Onion Soup at the Crown Grill.  

 

 

Count me in on that soup