A Closer Look at Candles Onboard a Windstar Cruises Ship

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.

Candles is Windstar’s signature outdoor restaurant where guests can dine on delectable menu options paired with delicious wines from across the globe, while looking out over the incredible ocean vistas.

CANDLES MENU

SIGNATURE STARTERS

TOMATO & WATERMELON SALAD

ricotta cheese, red onion, mint, oil-cured olives, tomato-sherry vinaigrette

ROASTED SHITAKE 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

ENTRÉES

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 ounces

NEW YORK CUT STRIP LOIN STEAK

roasted black garlic purée

BROILED CORN-FED VEAL CHOP

10-ounce bone-in

FOR THE CARNIVORES

BEEF BONE-IN RIBEYE TOMAHAWK STEAK

40 oz

BEEF BONE-IN PORTERHOUSE STEAK

30 oz

SAUCES

BÉARNAISE

CHIMICHURRI

CABERNET REDUCTION

CHERMOULA

SIDES

BROCCOLINI WITH LEMON CRUMBS

SAUTÉED ASPARAGUS

SPINACH À LA CRÈME

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 flavor

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

CRÉME BRULÉE

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

Candles is found on: Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride, Wind Star, Wind Surf, Wind Spirit

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try Candles for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Windstar. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.