Chops Grille – A Closer Look at Royal Caribbean’s Famous Steakhouse Restaurant
A closer look at Chops Grille, Royal Caribbean famous steakhouse restaurant found on every ship in the entire Royal fleet!
Royal Caribbean has been a leading brand in the contemporary cruise industry for years, offering incredible getaways to far and near destinations, spectacularly designed productions shows, unique onboard activities, and delicious dining throughout the entire fleet. One of the most famous onboard dining venues, and one that is found on every Royal Caribbean ship is Chops Grille. This is the classic steakhouse option onboard, serving up tender cuts of meat, a tempting array of side dishes, and decedent desserts that will make your mouth water.
Chops is a smart-casual specialty restaurant offering an a la carte menu of appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, sides, and desserts. There is a fixed price, but guests can purchase additional dishes if they prefer, and there are some upgraded options as well. The restaurant is open for dinner, and lunch on sea days (lunch days may vary by ship and itinerary).
Chops Grille Menu
Appetizers
COLOSSAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL
horseradish cocktail sauce, lemon
TUNA TARTARE
avocado, ginger, wasabi caviar
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
chipotle aioli
CHARRED BEEF CARPACCIO
rare charred beef, parmesan cheese, arugula, truffle-mustard dressing
GRILLED BLACK PEPPER BACON
slow-cooked berkshire pork, sweet and spicy glaze
Soups & Salads
WILD MUSHROOM SOUP
scented with white truffle oil, chives
LOBSTER BISQUE
brandy, tarragon cream
CAESAR
romaine, shaved parmesan, tossed in caesar dressing, fresh baked croutons
CRISPY GOAT CHEESE SALAD
green apples, candied walnuts, cranberries, balsamic dressing
THE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, smoked bacon
Signature Mains
FILET
9 ounces of our most tender cut of lean, midwestern beef
PETITE FILET
a smaller 6-ounce cut, but equally tender and delicious
PRIME BONE-IN RIBEYE
USA prime 16 ounce bone-in cut, well marbles for peak flavor, deliciously juicy
PRIME NY STRIP
a 12 ounce full-flavored USA prime cut, with a slightly firmer texture than ribeye
RACH OF LAMB
tender oven-roaster rack of lamb, seasoned with thyme and rosemary
ORGANIC ROASTED CHICKEN
half chicken slowly roasted, perfectly seasoned with thyme, served with au jus
GRILLED BRANZINO
sauteed spinach, olive oil, lemon, sea salt
SPICY JUMBO SHRIMP
red pepper flakes, creamy garlic butter
GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON
whole grain mustard sauce
BROILED 1 1/2 POUND MAINE LOBSTER
drawn butter and fresh lemon
Sides
- GRUYERE CHEESE TATER TOTS
- CREAMED SPINACH
- GRILLED JUMBO ASPARAGUS
- MAS & CHEESE
- YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES
- SAUTEED MUSHROOMS
- TRUFFLED FRENCH FRIES
- SALTED BAKED POTATO
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try Chops Grille for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the venues inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Royal Caribbean. 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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