An In-Depth Look at The Wake on a Virgin Voyages Ship
A closer look at The Wake onboard a Virgin Voyages ship. This delicious restaurant offers chophouse classics such as clam chowder, shrimp & grits, hanger steak, twice baked potatoes, and so much more!
Virgin Voyages has made a name in the premium cruise industry for being a highly inclusive product, geared toward their adults-only audience. Onboard each ship guests will have incredible perks such as included activities, entertainment, and delicious dining. One of the most popular dining options onboard a Virgin ship is The Wake.
Virgin adds their own twist to the classic chophouse experience with The Wake. Offering both a delicious brunch every day, as well as dinner, this restaurant is a popular option for a delicious meal. Menu highlights include: Roasted Bone Marrow; Razor Clam Chowder; Shrimp and Grits; Hanger Steak; New Zealand Lamb Chops; Twice Baked Potato with Caramelized Onion; and Meyer Lemon Cheesecake.
The Wake Menu
Starters
RAZOR CLAM CHOWDER
yukon gold potatoes, bacon, chive batons
HAMACHI CRUDO
pickled rhubarb, hibiscus, basil
ROASTED BONE MARRO
pickled red onion, fresh herbs, toasted brioche
From the Sea
SHRIMP & GRITS
smoked bacon, caper tomato sauce, aleppo pepper
PAN ROASTED ORA KING SALMON
roasted beets, grilled holland leeks, lemon yogurt sauce, caviar
SALT CRUSTED DORADE
caper lemon butter sauce
From the Grill
- HANGER STEAK
- FILET MIGNON
- NEW YORK STRIP
- NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS
Sides
- BROWN BUTTER ROASTED WILD MUSHROOMS
- GREEN ASPARAGUS & GUINDILLA SAUCE
- CREAMED SPINACH
- TWICE BAKED POTATO & CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Dessert
THE WAKE
chocolate mousse, shortcrust, caramel cremoso, hazelnuts
MEYE LEMON CHEESECAKE
blackberry compote & cinnamon cookie crumble
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to book your Virgin Voyages cruise and try The Wake for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside-and-out and have an amazing relationship with Virgin. 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.
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