Lunch at Tastes Kitchen & Bar – Crystal Cruises Complimentary Tapas-Style Garden Terrace Restaurant
A closer look at the tapas style lunch venue, Tastes Kitchen & Bar, on a Crystal Cruises ship, offering globally inspired casual cuisine.
As you step foot on a Crystal ship, you are stepping into a world of luxury, inclusivity, and elegance that will bring you around the globe in comfort and style. You will be taken care of at the highest level by exceptionally trained staff that offer world-class service to each and every passenger onboard. One aspect of a Crystal Cruise that truly takes the experience to a whole new level is the onboard dining.
Every specialty restaurant on a Crystal Cruise ship is included with your cruise fare, allowing you to enjoy upgraded and fine dining on a complimentary level. From formal and smart dining rooms, to casual eateries and cafes, Crystal Cruises is dedicated to bringing you the highest quality menus and cuisine, inspired by the flavors of the world.

Tastes Kitchen & Bar
The perfect place to enjoy a casual lunch is in Tastes Kitchen & Bar. The space sits at the top of the ship, on a covered patio that used to house an indoor pool, but was converted to several unique dining spaces during a recent renovation. You will feel as though you are lost in a garden terrace, dining on regionally inspired tapas-style cuisine.
The sophisticated setting in an elegant juxtaposition to the day-casual dress code; allowing you to drop by at any point throughout the afternoon to enjoy elevated dishes as well as delicious cocktails from the nearby bar.
Tastes Kitchen & Bar Menu
Soup & Salad
HOT SOUP OF THE DAY
Prepared fresh daily
TUNA SALAD
Lightly Creamed Tuna with Celery and Onions Presented on Tossed Crisp Lettuce, Along with Tomatoes and Cucumbers, Served with Sourdough Focaccia
CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD
Shredded Roasted Chicken, Crisp Greens, Vegetable Julienne, Fresh Cilantro, Peanuts, and Crisp Won Ton Noodles Tossed in Chinese Mustard & Peanut Dressing. Also available without Chicken (vegetarian selection)
SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD
Heart of Romaine Lettuce Tossed with Homemade Caesar Dressing, Sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese and Sourdough Croutons, Topped with Sautéed Shrimp
Buns & Potstickers
CHAR SIU BAO
Steamed buns with barbecue pork
MUSHROOM & VEGETABLE POTSTICKERS
(vegetarian selection)
CHICKEN & SHRIMP POTSTICKERS
Pizza & Pasta
PIZZA MARGHERITA
Traditional Thin Crust Pizza with Fresh Basil, Oregano, Garlic, House-made Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese. Additional Toppings: Ham, Salami, Mushrooms, Olives, Artichokes, Anchovies, Chili Flakes (vegetarian selection)
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
With Meat Sauce & Parmesan Cheese
Noodles & Sandwiches
STIR-FRY EGG NOODLES
With Asian spring vegetables and chicken in chili soy sauce Also available without Chicken (vegetarian selection)
GRILLED REUBEN SANDWICH
Homemade Rye Bread, Corned Brisket, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing, Potato Chips, Cole Slaw, Dill Pickles
California Kitchen
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Marinated grilled chicken breast, flour tortilla, cheddar cheese, roasted peppers and spring onions, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream
BLACKENED SALMON
Black bean rice, watermelon-jalapeño-cilantro salsa
Sides
STEAMED VEGETABLES
(vegetarian selection)
BAKED POTATO WITH SOUR CREAM
(vegetarian selection)
BLACK BEAN RICE
(vegetarian selection)
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
SCOOPS ICE CREAM BAR
Enjoy a variety of ice creams, frozen yogurts, cookies, and strawberries, from our Scoops Ice Cream Bar
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to try Tastes Kitchen & Bar on a Crystal Cruise ship, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. Our advisors know the spaces inside and out, and we have an amazing relationship with Crystal Cruises. We will craft the luxury 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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