All the Dining Menus in the Windstar Cruises Fleet

A look at all the dining menus in the Windstar fleet, all included with your luxury cruise. Amphora, Basil and Bamboo, Candles, and more!

Sailing on a Windstar Yacht means stepping into a world of luxury and exclusivity that you have only dreamed about. From the five-star service, to the lavish venues, to elevated staterooms and suites- you will be well taken care of while onboard. One of most luxurious aspects to sailing onboard these yachts is the dining. All the restaurants and dining venues onboard are included, and offer some of the most delicious restaurants in the luxury cruise industry.

Here are all the dining menus from the onboard restaurants in the Windstar Fleet:

WINDSTAR RESTAURANT MENUS

AMPHORA
BASIL + BAMBOO
CANDLES
CUADRO 44 BY ANTHONY SASSO
STAR GRILL
STELLA BISTRO

AMPHORA MENU

STARTERS & SALADS

TOMATO TART, SEMOLINA CHESSAR CRUST
parmesan, gruyere, heirloom tomato, arugula and nora chili honey dressing

PARMA HAM, BAKED RICOTTA FLAN
balsamic, extra virgin olive oil

CARAMELIZED APPLE SALAD
blue cheese, walnuts, spicy orange vinaigrette

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
crisp romaine, herbed croutons

MARKET GREENS
lettuce panache, choice of dressing

SOUPS

ROASTED POBLANO PEPPER AND CORN SOUP
smoked paprika, cilantro cream

ITALIAN MINESTRONE SOUP
chicken broth, cannellini beans, pancetta, tomatoes and root vegetables

MAINS & ENTREES

TUNA & SCALLOPS
sweet potato, coconut broth, tahitian rice

SHRIMP & BAY SCALLOP MASCARPONE RISOTTO
white wine lobster broth

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST
oven-dried tomatoes, creamy whipped potatoes

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK, ROASTED GARLIC
root vegetable puree, market vegetables

BAKED LASAGNA AL FORNO BOLOGNESE
tomato and bechamel sauce

TRUFFLE RISOTTO, WARM ASPARAGUS SALAD
burro fuso sauce

CLASSICS

GRILLED NORTH ATLANTIC SALMON FILLET

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK

SIDES

POTATO MASH

STEAMED BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER

CARROTS & GREEN BEANS

TRUFFLE-PARMESAN FRIES

CAJUN SWEET POTATO FRIES

BAKED POTATO

SWEETS & ARTISAN CHEESE

BERRY PAVLOVA
mixed berry yogurt compote

BAKED FRENCH CUSTARD CREPES
cream cheese, mascarpone filling

TAHA’A VANILLA PANNA COTTA
(no sugar added)
poached red wine pears

ICE CREAM & SORBET
assorted ice cream, sorbet and sugar-free

FROMAGERIE
artisan cheese, lavash, fig-walnut baguette

BASIL AND BAMBOO MEDITERRASIAN KITCHEN

TAPAS / SHEA

FRIED EGGPLANT
zucchini chips, tzatziki

“SATAY” GLAZED CHICKEN

SALMON
crispy rice, marinated ikura, furikake

ZENSAI

MIZO SOUP
tofu, wakame

MEDITERRASIAN RAW BAR

TUNA TARTAR
roasted fennel, tofu aioli, avocado coulis

HAMACHI CRUDO
tom yum sauce, fresno chili, micro greens

SAMPLERS

SASHIMI

NIGIRI

SAKURA MAKI

2 PIECES EACH

SALADS

ARTISAN WHOLE BURRATA
figs, balsamic caviar, hazelnut wasabi peas, sourdough bread

WATER

MISO BLACK COD
pea puree, jamon iberico de bellota, pickled wood ear

GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
romesco, kalamata, spheres, tomato pistou

EARTH

FREE RANGE YOUNG CHICKEN
jerusalem, artichoke, yuzu kosho

VEAL MEDALLIONS
creamy parmesan, polenta, ponzu jus

VEGETABLES

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS
korean honey-soy glaze

DESSERTS

CITRUS OLIVE OIL CAKE
lemon cream, greek yogurt ice cream

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CREMEUX
ginger-cinnamon hibiscus parfait, sake caviar

VANILLA PANNA COTTA
yuzu curd, raspberry sorbet, pistachio trocadero

CANDLES MENU

SIGNATURE STARTERS

TOMATO & WATERMELON SALAD
ricotta cheese, red onion, mint, oil-cured olives, tomato-sherry vinaigrette

ROASTED SHIITAKE MUSHROOM CROMESQUI
house-made spicy tomato jam, smoked paprika aioli

BUTTER-POACHED SHRIMP
salmon tartar, cauliflower mousse, citrus gel

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
roasted garlic, parsley, focaccia crostini

THE KING CAESAR SALAD
romaine heart wedge, herb croutons, caesar dressing

ENTREES

CHEF’S GRILLED FISH OF THE DAY
locally inspired

GRILLED BRANZINO
sea bass, lemon beurre blanc

DOUBLE BARREL SEAFOOD SPEAR
scallops, salmon and shrimp skewer, ginger lime drawn butter

MOROCCAN GLAZED SHRIMP
brown onion fried rice, tamarind ketchup

BROCCOLI PESTO-COOKED CHICKEN BREAST
green olive tapenade

CHEF’S DAILY VEGETARIAN
executive chef’s pick

BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER
sweet chili sauce, brown onion sticky rice

ROASTED LAMB RACK
red wine jus, preserved green & red tomatoes, new potatoes

BEEF FILET STEAK MIGNON
choice of 6 or 8 oz

NEW YORK CUT STRIP LOIN STEAK
roasted black garlic puree

BROILED CORN-FED VEAL CHOP
10 oz bone-in

FOR THE CARNIVORES

BEEF BONE-IN RIBEYE TOMAHWK STEAK
40 oz

BEEF BONE-IN PORTERHOUSE STEAK
30 oz

SAUCES

BEARNAISE

CHIMICHURRI

CABERNET REDUCTION

CHERMOULA

SIDES

BROCCOLINI WITH LEMON CRUMBS

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS

SPINACH A LA CREME

CRISP PANKO-COATED ONION RINGS

ROASTED POTATOES, PROSCIUTTO AND PARMESAN

SALT-COOKED BAKED POTATO

GOURMET SALTS

HAWAIIAN BLACK SALT (HIWA KAI)
combined with activated charcoal, this solar evaporated pacific sea salt has a stunning black color silky texture and natural saline favor

SMOKED APPLEWOOD SALT (YAKIMA)
sweet applewood from the yakima valley fuels the fire that flavors this smoked sea salt with a subtle fruit wood taste

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN PINK SALT
experience this exotic salt that boasts a robust salt and mineral flavor which is said to provide many health benefits and remove toxins from the body

DESSERTS

CREME BRULEE
sugar-crusted custard, multi-grain biscotti

DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE BAR
italian meringue sea salt-caramel ice cream

CARAMELIZED LEMON TART
honey greek yogurt

CHEF’S DAILY CONFECTION
no sugar added

CUADRO 44 BY ANTHONY SASSO MENU

TAPAS / SMALL PLATES

JAMON IBERICO
24-month aged port leg raised solely on acorns in southern spain pan con tomate

ANCHOVIES AND MARINATED OLIVES
cantabrian anchovies, lemon zest

POTATO TORTILLA
spanish frittata, parsley creme fraiche, potato chip gremolata

CARALAN SALAD
chicories, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, olives, sherry vinaigrette

PAELLA CROQUETAS
arborio rice balls, nori panko cruse, chorizo aioli, nasturtium

PULPO GALLEGO
charred portuguese octopus, yukon gold potato salad, pickled celery and piparras, yogurt

GRILLED CHORIZO
spanish sausage, gegante beans, quince jam, honey

PLATOS GRANDES / ENTREES

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER
harissa, hazelnuts, mint

PESCADO DE LA PLAYA
summer gazpacho, seafood salad, cucumber oil

COD
olive oil, poached bacalao, salsa “pil pil”, confit potatoes, arichoke hearts, manila clams

FIDEOS MAR Y MONTANA
toasted angel hair chicken leg chorizo black mussels, sea beans

LAMB CHOPS
mint salsa verde, green apples, kohlrabi, manchego

PORK BELLY
grilled leeks and pearl onions, jamon bacon bits, citrus pork jus

PARA COMPARTIR / VEGETABLE SIDES

PATATAS BRAVAS
marble potatoes, garlic aioli espelette

SETAS AL AJILLO
grilled mushrooms, porcini mostaza

SHISHITO PEPPERS
fried freen peppers, fennel pollen, cinco hierbas

PIQUILLO PEPPERS
roasted red peppers, toasted garlic, goat cheese crema

POSTRES / DESSERTS

CHURROS Y CHOCOLATE
salted hot chocolate hibiscus

CREME CATALANA
orange infused creme brulee, grapefruit jam

TARTE DE SANTIAGO
boozy almon cake, sangria fruit whipped cream

SURTIDO DE QUESOS – CHEESE
manchego, valdeon, cana de cabra, figs and honeycomb

STAR GRILL MENU

DAY ONE

ROTISSERIE

MOROCCAN ROAST LAMB SHOULDER
marrakesh salsa

SMOKER

CEDAR-PLANKED WILD SALMON
with miso glaze

GRILL

KOREAN-STYLE BARBECUED SKIRT STEAK
gochujang mayo

ACCOMPANIMENTS

SALT-ROASTED BAKED POTATO

CAULIFLOWER TANDOORI

BUTTERED BRUSSEL SPROUTS & SMOKED BACK

SALAD & THINGS

PINEAPPLE & TOFU KEBABS

DAIKON SALAD

HOMEMADE PICKLED ONIONS

HERB OIL-MARINATED FETA CHEESE

MIXED GREENS

ENHANCEMENTS & CONDIMENTS

HOUSE-MADE BBQ SAUCE

HOT CHIPOTLE SAUCE

ONION CREMA

RED WINE JUS

DAY TWO

ROTISSERIE

SPLIT-ROASTED CHICKEN
smoked paprika fingerlings

SMOKER

KANSAS CITY-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS
lemon brown sugar barbecue sauce

GRILL

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWER
smoked paprika

ACCOMPANIMENTS

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN

DOUBLE-BAKED LOADED POTATO

SHALLOT FRENCH BEANS

SALAD & THINGS

MIXED SEAFOOD SALAD WITH MUSTARD SEED DRESSING

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & RED ONION SALAD

CAESAR SALAD

MANGO SALAD

MIXED GREENS

ENHANCEMENTS & CONDIMENTS

TAMARIND GLAZE

SMOKY BBQ SAUCE

PARSLEY SALSA

OJ SAUCE

DAY THREE

ROTISSERIE

SALT-CURED PORK BELLY

SMOKER

COFFEE-CRUSTED PRIME BRISKET
chipotle-molasses barbecue sauce

GRILL

THAI CHICKEN SATES
with red curry peanut sauce

ACCOMPANIMENTS

TEMPURA SPANISH ONIONS

GRILLED STEAK TOMATOES

HERB-CRUMBED RED SKIN FORKED POTATOES

SMOKED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM

SALAD & THINGS

LIME MAYONNAISE

CUCUMBER RAITA

SALSA TAQUERO

RED ONION BALSAMIC SAUCE

DAY FOUR

ROTISSERIE

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
thyme-roasted potatoes

SMOKER

DINOSAUR BONES
(barbecued prime beef plate ribs)

GRILL

SHRIMP ON SUGARCANE
mount gay rum glaze

ACCOMPANIMENTS

BUTTER-BRAISED CARROTS

OVEN-ROASTED FONDANT POTATOES

TAMARIND, TERIYAKI & CHILI IL BARBECUES AUBERGINE

SLOW-COOKED LARGE WHITE BEANS

SALAD & THINGS

MARINATED PESTO TOMATOES

HERBED OIL ARTICHOKES

GRILLED GARLIC BRUSCHETTA

FATTOUSH SALAD

MIXED GREENS

ENHANCEMENTS & CONDIMENTS

CHILI AIOLI

GARLIC REMOULADE

SAUCE TARTARE

BURNT MORITA CHILI & SESAME SEED SALSA

DAY FIVE

ROTISSERIE

CHIMICHURRI MARINATED LAMB

SMOKER

TEA SMOKED DUCK
hoisin sauce

GRILL

GALAGEL BURGER
hummus spread, spiced yoghurt

ACCOMPANIMENTS

TOMATO & ZUCCHINI GALETTE

ASPARAGUS HERB CRUMB

SPICED COUNTRY FRIES

BLACK BEAN RICE

SALADS & THINGS

TWO-TONE POTATO SALAD

GUACAMOLE

PURPLE CABBAGE SLAW

WHITE FISH RIIETTES

MIXED GREENS

ENHANCEMENTS & CONDIMENTS

HOMEMADE TOMATO KETCHUP

PARSLEY GREEK STYLE YOGHURT DIP

PICO DE GALLO

ALE BBQ SAUCE

DAY SIX

ROTISSERIE

MARINATED PORCHETTA
pine nut & bread stuffing

SMOKER

BARBECUED CHICKEN
spicy apple barbecue sauce

GRILL

GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAK
spiced lemon grass-coriander salad

ACCOMPANIMENTS

SMOKED BRISKET BAKED BEANS

PARMESAN FRIES

BBQ ASPARAGUS

CREAMY POLENTA

SALAD & THINGS

PESTO POTATO SALAD

CRUNCHY APPLE FENNEL SLAW

CUCUMBER SALAD

MIXED BEAN, HERB SALAD

MIXED GREENS

ENHANCEMENTS & CONDIMENTS

TAMARIND GLAZE

TERIYAKI SAUCE

BARBECUES AUBERGINE PUREE

APPLE BARBECUED SAUCE

DAY SEVEN

ROTISSERIE

BUTTERFLIED HARISSA LAMB LEG
greek cucumber tzatziki

SMOKER

SMOKED PRIME RIB WITH MALABAR PEPPER
horseradish slaw

GRILL

PLANKED CAMEMBERT
pepper jelly, pecans and grilled bread

ACCOMPANIMENTS

SEA SALT HASSELBACK POTATOES

SAUTE GREEN BEANS & SHALLOT RINGS

MAPLE-GLAZED NEW POTATOES

BUTTER BEAN FRICASSEE

SALAD & THINGS

QUINOA VEGETABLE SALAD

MIXED ROASTED BEET SALAD

GRILLED WATERMELON & GOAT CHEESE

MARINATED OLIVES

MIXED GREENS

ENHANCEMENTS & CONDIMENTS

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

ROASTED SMOKED GARLIC SAUCE

HORSERADISH CREAM

FRIED FREEN TOMATOES

STELLA BISTRO MENU

STARTERS

TUNA TARTAR AND CAVIAR
marinated tuna topped with sour cream and caviar

ASSIETTE DE CHARCUTERIE
sliced cured ham, dried fruit, pate and sausage with french bread

FLAMICHE AU EMMENTHAL
emmenthal cheese, lardon and leek tart, fresh greens with lime dressing

NAPOLEAN OF PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
puff pastry topped with mediterranean vegetables, mushroom and sweet potato beurre blanc

FROG LEGS “BURGUNDY” STYLE
in creamy garlic and herbs white wine sauce

SOUPS & SALADS

BOUILLABAISSE
saffron broth served with seafood and shellfish, fennel, carrots and leeks, served with rouille
and french bread

ONION SOUP
white and red onions simmered in beef stock, served with gruyere croutons

ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
on marinated boiled potatoes in mustard, olive oil and red wine vinegar

FRISEE SALAD
with smoked duck breast, tossed with champagne vinaigrette and truffle oil

ENTREES

MOULES ANISETTE
steamed mussels, pernod-fennel broth, frites

COQUILLE ST JACQUES PROVENCAL
seared scallops served with lemon eggplant mousse and roasted pine nuts

SEARED FILLET OF PLAICE
served with lemongrass sauce, squash and asparagus salad

GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN AU POIVRE
portobello mushrooms, blue cheese, potato grating, green peppercorn demi-glace

ROASTED CHICKEN “GRAND MERE”
crispy rosemary lemon roasted chicken with parisienne potatoes, sauteed pearl onions, and dived vegetables on rich red wine sauce

VEAL MEDALIONS
with boulangere potatoes, green beans, ceps sauce

SAFFRON VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
tender cooked mushrooms, potatoes and mediterranean vegetables in a rich saffron sauce

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