A Close Look at Fil Rouge, Explora Journey’s Delicious French Restaurant

Since 2021, Explora Journeys has been offering their guests an elevated product of world-class service, lavish accommodations, exclusive explorations, and elevated fine dining. A world of enrichment and luxury awaits you on an Explora Journeys cruise, and you will create the memories of a lifetime with your friends and family as you sail the globe in style.

One of the most important aspects of cruising for Explora Journeys is the dining. The cruise line has created some of the most incredible restaurants in the industry, and their french restaurant, Fil Rouge, is no exception. Fil Rouge is a global tasting tour of French-inspired international cuisine, offering popular options; from Mediterranean blue fin tuna tataki, to an olive-tomato tart, to the elegant and tempting dessert cart served table side.

Fil Rouge Menu

Appetizers

GRILLED DUCK FOIE GRAS
roasted apricots, mountain essence balsamic

BLUEFIN TUNA TATAKI OVER CRISPY TOMATO-OLIVE TART
vegetable virgin sauce, madagascan vanilla pepper

ROASTED BEETS IN SALT CRUST
vegetable pickles, winter truffle vinaigrette

JUMBO SCALLOP CARPACCIO, CALVISIUS OSCIETRA CAVIAR
granny smith apple tartar, chive vinaigrette

CASSEROLE OF BURGUNDY ESCARGOTS
chive-garlic cream sauce, vegetable julienne

FRENCH CARIBBEAN CAJUN SPICED JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
roasted cherry tomato aioli, vegetable slaw

PATÉ EN CRÔUTE
french family-style crusty paté, farm-raised pigeon, cooked ham

Salads

CAESAR SALAD
paprika croutons, don bocarte anchovies, parmigiano reggiano, caesar sauce

ASSIETTE DE CRUDITÉS
french raw freshly shredded vegetable salad, dijon vinaigrette

COEUR DE LAITUE AU ROQUEFORT
boston lettuce, shallots, a.o.c. roquefort cheese

Soups

ESCOFFIER CLASSIC CHICKEN CONSOMMÉ RENAISSANCE
garden vegetables, herbs royale

SOUPE DE POISSON MARSEILLAISE
fish soup, emmental, rouille sauce, garlic croutons

ROASTED GARLIC-SWEET CORN VELOUTÉ
buckwheat, coconut milk, cilantro

Little Italy

Available as Appetizer or Main Course

PIETRO MASSI CALAMARATA PASTA
carbonara or d.o.p. sam marzano tomato sauce

GRAND RESERVA ACQUERELLO RISOTTO
smoked ricotta, adriatic red shrimp’s tartar

Main Courses

SEARED MEDITERRANEANS SEABASS
chickpea gnocchi, ratatouille, tomato petals

ORGANIC SALMON TOURNEDOS
beluga lentils, loire valley beurre blanc

FRESH MAINE LOBSTER
chermoula butter, primavera risotto, bisque sauce

72-HOURS SLOW BRAISED BLACK ANGUS BEEF SHORT RIB
potato gnocchi, vegetable casserole, périgourdine sauce

SWEET POTATO TART OF PORCINI, PORTOBELLO AND OYSTER MUSHROOMS
plant-based cheddar cream, arugula

Rotisserie

VEAL FILET WELLINGTON
porcini stuffing, harvest vegetable, truffle demi-glace

FREE RANGE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE
frank’s mashed potatoes, french beans

From the Grill

Your Choice of Sauce and Garnish

• DOVER SOLE, HERB BUTTER, CHIVE POTATOES
• BLACK ANGUS PRIME SIRLOIN STEAK
• NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOP

Sauces

• BEARNAISE
• HOLLANDAISE
• BEURRE BLANC
• TRUFFLE DEMI-GLACE

Side Dishes

• STEAMED VEGETABLE
• FRANCK’S MASHED POTATOES
• FRENCH FRIES
• RATATOUILLE
• FRENCH BEANS
• PILAF RICE

Fil Rouge is found on: EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try Fil Rouge for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside and out, and have a wonderful relationship with Explora Journeys. 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.