Brilliance Of The Seas

The elegant two tier Minstrel Dining Room with its cascading waterfall feature is situated on decks 4 and 5 and is the ships main dining room seating 1226 guests (with two small private dining areas) and open for breakfast, lunch (sea days only) and dinner.

Breakfast is served on the lower level of the dining room from 7.30am to 9.30am offering a waiter service menu featuring the usual breakfast fare of omelettes made to order, eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes, French toast, smoked salmon bagels and usually a special of the day dish. A buffet area also offers a small selection of pre-made omelettes, scrambled eggs, meats and cheeses, cereals, fruits, toast and yogurts etc.

Lunch, served from noon to 1.30pm on deck 4 (sea days only), features a Brasserie 30 menu (designed to enable guests to complete their meal in 30 minutes) and includes a “Tutti” salad bar with everything from lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, sweetcorn and grated carrot to meats, prawns, tuna, cheeses and breads.

Examples of dishes available on the Brasserie 30 menu are as follows:

Royal Caesar Salad
Fennel Roasted Pork Salad
Fattoush Salad
Chicken Sliders
Potato, Leek and Spinach Gratin
Harissa Barramundi Fish
Fish Enchilada
Tomato Risotto
Char Grilled Palm Sugar Chicken
Pasta Dishes
Tutti Salad Bar
Almond Polenta Cake
Praline Chocolate Crunch
Warm Cherry Custard Crepes
Caramelized Banana Mille Feuille

Both breakfast and lunch are open plan seating where guests are seated at whichever tables are available at the time.

For dinner, passengers can choose between assigned early (6 p.m.) or late (8:30 p.m.) dining (offered on both decks) or opt for My Time Dining (on deck 5 only), in which guests select a preferred mealtime (anytime between 6 and 9:30 p.m.)

The dinner menu offers different daily choices with nine appetizers to choose from, three different types of soups, ten entree choices, seven desserts and classics (which are always available each night). Options also include gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian and vitality (healthy) options which are indicated by the symbols next to the dishes on the menu. Additionally the menu lists the Chef’s Inspiration which is the Chef’s recommendations for a starter, main and dessert each day.

Examples of dishes on offer are as follows:

STARTERS
Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melon
Bay Scallop Gratin
Traditional Lobster Bisque
Oakwood Smoked Chicken Breast
Double Broiled Chicken Consommé
Chilled Banana and Rum Soup
Roman Vignole Salad
Royal Shrimp Cocktail
Escargots Bourguignonne
Caesar Salad

MAIN COURSES
Grilled Salmon Vignole Salad
Shrimp Ravioli
Pan-Fried Fillet of Barramundi
Roasted Duck
Carve Filet of Beef Tenderloin
Artichoke-Filled Crepes au Gratin

DESSERTS
Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé
Double Strawberry Cheesecake
Sky High Lemon Meringue Pie
Low-Fat Berry Bliss
Sugar-Free Chocolate Pot de Crème
Crème Brulee
Chocolate Sensation
Royal Cheese Plate

CLASSICS (Always Available)
Linguin Pomodoro
Premium Angus Beef Sliders
Broiled Filled of Atlantic Salmon
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
Aged Hand-Cut Manhattan Strip Steak

Giovanni's Table opens for lunch and dinner (from 6.30pm to 10.00pm) with a cover charge of $15 for lunch and $20 for dinner.

Located on deck 6, portside and towards the aft of the ship, with large windows and a number of seating arrangements, Giovanni’s Table is Brilliance’s select Tuscan styled casual Italian eatery with an emphasis on family and serving dishes from braised meat dishes and stews to Focaccia, salads and pastas.

With reservations recommended, particularly for dinner, the menu comprises of appetizers and salads, soups, pasta dishes, entrees and desserts with examples as follows:

APPETIZERS & SALADS
Focaccia with potatoes, herbs, artichokes, olives and pesto
Fried shrimp, calamari, fish fillets and zucchini
Anti pasti (salami, prosciutto, anchovies, artichokes, peppers, olive and Italian cheese)
Tomato and mozzarella salad
Baked eggplant parmigiana
Caesar salad

SOUPS
Vegetarian soup
Soup of the day

PASTA
Gnocchi in light blue cheese sauce
Pappardelle pasta in radicchio cream
Mushroom risotto
Pasta with tomatoes, calamari, bay scallops and pesto

ENTREES
8 ounce grilled strip loin steak
Chicken breast filled with ricotta and mushrooms
Baked jumbo shrimp
Veal meatballs
Sole fillets in lemon butter sauce

DESSERTS
Desserts are presented on a cart with selections such as chocolate cake, tiramisu, zupa inglese, pana cotta and miniature cannolis. Giovanni’s also offers specialty coffees with liquor for dessert at an extra charge.

The lunch menu is largely similar to the dinner menu but with a scaled down number of menu items to choose from.

Izumi, which is located aft of deck 12 (replacing the Sea View Cafe in the ships 2013 refit), serves traditional Asian dishes with pure, delicate flavours, fresh ingredients and flawless presentation. Diners can choose from popular sushi rolls, sashimi, Hot Rock (Ishiyaki) Plates, sukiyaki and more.

Seating 89 guests and open for lunch and dinner, Izumi provides a fun place to eat. A $5 per person dining fee applies plus à la carte pricing.

Examples of dishes available along with prices are as follows:

STARTERS
Edamame Soy Beans (complimentary)
Vegetable Tempura ($5.00)
Crab Cucumber Citrus Salad ($4.00)
Chicken Kara –Age ($4.00)
Tuna Wasabi Carpaccio ($6.50)

SUSHI NIGIRI
Fish on top of rice:
Seared Albacore ($4.50)
Freshwater BBQ Eel ($2.00)
Tofu Sushi ($1.50)
Octopus ($2.00)
Salmon ($2.00)
Snapper ($2.00)
Shrimp ($2.00)

SLICES OF FISH:
Seared Albacore ($4.50)
Salmon ($4.50)
Octopus ($4.50)
Yellowtail ($5.00)
Snapper ($4.50)

SASHIMI
Shrimp Dumplings ($4.00)
Vegetable Croquette ($4.00)
Ahi Ponzo Salad ($4.00)
Tofu Miso Salad ($4.00)
Miso Soup (complimentary)
Shrimp Wonton Soup ($2.00)

HOT ROCK
Mixed Seafood ($10.00)
Beef Tenderloin ($10.00)
Chicken & Beef Skewer ($7.50)

SIGNATURE ROLLS
Snow Crab California ($5.50)
Box Salmon and Crab ($5.00)
Rainbow (assortment of rolls - $7.00)
Salmon Lovers Rolls ($5.50)
Champagne Lobster ($8.00)

TEMPURA ROLLS
Selection of crispy tempura rolls including shrimp and eel (from $6.00 to $7.00)

TRADITIONAL ROLLS
California Roll ($5.00)
Spicy Tuna Roll ($5.00)
Vegetable Roll ($4.00)
Cucumber Roll ($4.00)

HOT POT NABE
Selection of Beef, Seafood and Shrimp hot pot nabe (cooked in stock with vegetables and noodles and served with rice) ranging from around $6.00 for a single serving to $12.00 for two.

A selection of sharing platters and combinations are also available priced from around $3.00 to $23.00.

For dessert Izumi offers both traditional dishes with an Asian touch, along with some regular Japanese desserts. To experience both tastes a dessert sampler is available which consists of a ginger green tea flan, a green tea mousse, an Asian Fruit Salad with coconut milk, and a dumpling with sweet bean mousse filling.

Replacing the portside outdoor eating area of Windjammers in May 2013, aft of deck 11, Rita’s Cantina is an 84 seat Mexican Restaurant offering casual dining with a great selection of Mexican meals, snacks and cocktails. A cover charge of $3 per person plus à la carte pricing applies and a sample menu can be viewed below:

SOUPS
Roasted Chicken and Tomato Broth ($2.00)
Iced Mint Watermelon and Tomato Bisque ($1.50)
Black Bean Soup ($1.75)

KIDS
Cheese Quesadilla ($1.75)
Nachos with Cheese Sauce ($1.50)
Chicken Tacos ($1.75)

SMALLER PLATES
Starter Taco Salad ($2.75)
Fiesta Guacamole ($2.75)
Party Nachos ($2.50)
Shrimp Ceviche Tostada ($3.00)
Grilled Quesadilla ($3.25)

LARGER PLATES
Classic Taco Salad ($3.25)
Ancho Chile Relleno ($3.00)
Grilled Chicken “Chichen-Itza” ($5.25)
Pork Roast and Jalapeno Cheese Chimichanga ($5.50)
Grilled Salmon, Squash and Jalapeno Cheese Burritos ($5.00)
Seared Red Snapper ($5.50)
Chile Con Carne ($5.00)

SIDES
Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Chilli Con Carne, Cheese Sauce, Peppers

DESSERTS
Cinnamon Sugar Rolled Churros ($1.75)
Banana Enchiladas ($2.25)
Mexican Flan ($1.50)

Chops Grille is Royal Caribbean’s popular signature New York and Chicago Steakhouse, featuring grade-A premium cuts of steak cooked to guests specifications, plus fresh seafood, side dishes and signature desserts in an intimate setting with large glass windows offering sea views.

Located on deck 6 with seating for 92 the select restaurant opens for dinner only from 6.30pm to 10.00pm, and a $30 cover charge applies.

A typical menu example is as follows:

APPETIZERS
Shrimp Cocktail
Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Cake
Smoked Duck Salad
Oyster Duet
Warm Goat Cheese and Basil Soufflé
Cheese N’ Onion Soup
Forest Mushroom Soup
Caesar Salad
Beefsteak Tomato and Purple Onions
Signature Salad

ENTREES
Pan Fired Barramundi Fillet
Alaskan Halibut
Herb-crusted Jumbo Shrimp
Free-range Chicken Breast
New York Strip Steak
Petit Filet Mignon
Broiled Veal Chop
Mixed Grill
Broiled Porterhouse Steak
Boneless Beef Short Rib
Filet Mignon

DESSERTS
Chocolate Mud Pie
Passion berry Duo
Grannies Caramel Apple Slice
Uptown Cheesecake

SPECIALTY COFFEE DRINKS
Royal Delight
Irish Coffee
Kioki Coffee
Orange Coffee
Mocha Berry

A small private dining room located just off the main dining room. Bookings required.

Located on Deck 4.

Capacity 122 people.

Replacing the card room on deck 6 during the ships 2013 revitalization programme, the Chef’s Table is now hosted in its exclusive space featuring a private 16 seat table and spectacular light fitting made out of cutlery.

Here guests take part in a unique culinary experience offering a five-course set menu of gourmet dishes specially prepared and personally presented by the Chef de Cuisine. Every course is accompanied by wine pairings chosen to enhance their enjoyment of each dish.

Prior to each course, the sous chef introduces and explains the preparation of the dish. The sommelier then follows up with a description of the wine pairings and at the end of the meal guests receive an autographed Savor cookbook to take home with them.

Guests gather in the room prior to the meal to enjoy a glass of champagne and meet fellow diners before their dining experience begins. An example of dishes served is as below:

Lobster and Alaskan King Crab Leg Salad
Soup Trio of Green Pea Bisque, Double Oxtail Consommé and Porcini Mushroom Soup
Chinese-Style Duck Roll
Roasted Double Lamb Cutlet
Warm Granny Smith Apple, Pecan and Pine Nut Torte

The fee for the Chef’s Table is $95 per person (including the wine) and the experience last for between 2.5 and 3.5 hours from start to finish.

Park Cafe on deck 11, replaced the pizzeria in the Solarium during the ship's 2013 refit, now serves this area and offers a deli style dining option featuring made-to-order salads, Panini’s and freshly prepared sandwiches, along with a selection of pastries and coffee.

Open for breakfast in the morning the cafe serves a selection of fruits and healthy options along with breakfast Panini’s and bagels with a selection of fillings to choose from. For lunch, roast-beef sandwiches, cold sandwiches, made to order salads, wraps, a selection of two different soups and desserts are available whilst late night snacks offer up burgers, hot dogs, pizza, and taco's.

Room Service is available onboard any time of the day and night. Whilst it is complimentary, any orders between midnight and 5am incur a service charge of $3.95 per delivery.

Room Service can be ordered from the room service menu located in staterooms - either via the stateroom phone or interactive TV service.

Breakfast service is available between 7.00am and 10.00am daily (with the exception of departure morning) and orders need to be placed prior to 3.00am on the outside door handle of guests staterooms on the order forms provided. Food available for breakfast includes a selection of juices and hot beverages, cereals, fresh fruit, yogurt, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, toast and a selection of pastries and preserves.

For the remainder of the day and night guests can choose from soup of the day, fruit plates, Caesar salad, Mediterranean chicken salad, smoked salmon and brie sandwiches, turkey and Swiss cheese Panini, steak sandwiches, fried chicken, beef burgers, spinach and artichoke dip, breaded fish, cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza. Desserts include a cheese plate, chocolate and pear tart, raspberry cheesecake and cookies. Hot beverages and milk are also available.

As well as choosing from the selection of meals and light snacks, guests can also order some dishes from the Main Dining Room menu (at certain hours).

My Time Dining allows guests to enjoy dinner in the main dining room, while reserving their preferred seating times during their cruise holiday.

To ensure prompt seating, reservations for each evening are strongly encouraged and can be made pre-cruise or once guests board. Due to demands for seating in the main dining room varying nightly, especially following evening shows, it is recommended that guests reserve their preferred dinner times as early as possible, especially if done after boarding.

Daily Reservations is an online reservation system for guests enrolled in the My Time Dining program via royalcaribbean.co.uk and can be accessed from the 'Book Cruise Add-Ons' link at the foot of the page Through Daily Reservations. It allows My Time Dining guests to make their preferred reservations in the main dining room for each night of the cruise themselves, as well as including other guests at their table. Reservations are subject to availability and as guests may be served by a different wait team each evening, any guest wishing to take up My Time Dining must pre pay their service charge (gratuities) as part of their booking.

Reservations can be made anywhere from 3 months before sailing, up to 4 days prior to sailing, or once guests arrive on board at the My Time Dining Reservations Desk

Reservations are available between 6:00 pm and 9:30 pm, although these times can vary depending on where the ship is sailing. Availability of times will be shown when guests book and some time slots may already be fully booked so guests will have to find the nearest suitable alternative.

Guests can choose to share their table with other guests, or just dine with their own party. Sharing preferences cannot be guaranteed although the maitre’d on the ship will make every effort to accommodate the guest’s sharing preference onboard.

Daily Reservations will be shown on the guest’s cruise calendar (once logged in to their booking on-line), along with any Shore Excursions and Specialty Dining reservations already booked.

My Family Time Dining allows kids to enjoy a complete dinner within 45 minutes, freeing parents to enjoy coffee and desert at their leisure. Available only during the first seating in the main dining room and for those registered in the complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Programme and My Family Time Dining, once seated kids are served immediately and then met by Adventure Ocean counsellors at the main dining room entrances at 6.45pm to be taken back to the Adventure Ocean spaces for on-going evening activities, while parents can continue to enjoy their dinner.

A children’s menu is available on Brilliance of the seas in the main dining room for those who don’t want to eat from the main menu. Example dishes available are listed below:

Guacamole and sour cream dip with tortilla chips
Vegetable crudités with ranch dressing
Kid’s fruit platter
Toasted tomato and cheese sandwich with apple chips or fries
Chicken noodle soup
Grilled chicken breast
Grilled minute steak
Beef burger or turkey burger
Grilled catch of the day
Chicken fingers
Spaghetti with choice of sauces
Macaroni cheese
Cheese or pepperoni pizza
Jell-o
Banana split
Pudding
Cookie of the day
Ice Cream
Mini brownie madness

Windjammer’s Café, situated on deck 11, aft of the ship, is the main self-service venue on the ship offering buffet-style breakfasts and lunches. In the evenings the café’s casual atmosphere is complemented by a changing menu and restaurant-style service.

Seating 696 guests (with some alfresco seating aft on deck) it opens for breakfast (6.00am to 11.00am), lunch (11.30am to 3pm), afternoon snacks and dinner (from 6.30 pm to 9.00pm).

The breakfast selection ranges from cereals, oatmeal, breads, muffins, pastries and donuts to cold cuts and cheeses, fresh fruit, bacon, sausage and baked beans. There is also an omelette station for freshly prepared eggs.

Lunch stations include a pizza station, a burger and sandwich station, a pasta station (with choice of sauces) and hot dishes such as barbecue pork ribs, grilled fish filet, lasagne, aubergine parmigiana and beef stroganoff. An Indian section is also offered each day with a choice of one meat and one vegetarian curry along with accompaniments (such as poppadoms and mango chutney). A salad bar station can also be found in Windjammers with everything from lettuce, tomatoes, coleslaws, sweetcorn and carrots to cold cuts of meats and cheeses.

The dessert bar houses a selection of cookies, cakes and pastries. A soft serve frozen yogurt ice cream station can also be found in Windjammers with a choice of flavours along with a bar for drinks purchases and a 24-hour beverage station serving complimentary coffee, tea and water.

A small private dining room located just off the main dining room. Bookings required.

Located on Deck 4.

Capacity 32 people.