Experiencing Butcher’s Cut Restaurant on an MSC Cruise Ship

Contemporary cruise line MSC has, for years, been offering their guests incredible service, accommodations, entertainment, and dining. Each ship in the fleet offers a wide array of restaurants, and with dining being an important aspect of cruising for many, no one does it better than MSC.

One of the most popular options is Butcher’s Cut, the all-American steakhouse restaurant in the fleet. Butcher’s Cut serves up high-quality cuts of meat in an elegant setting. The menu features USDA-certified steaks, cooked to your exact preference, with a variety of classic sides to choose from.

Butcher’s Cut Menu

Appetizers

• BURRATA & BEET SALAD — aged balsamic
• CLASSIC CAESAR — romaine, croutons, parmigiano reggiano
• HOUSE CHOP SALAD — double smoked bacon, eggs, spiced walnuts, aged cheddar
• HEARTS OF PALM — avocado, tomatoes, raspberry vinaigrette
• SHRIMP COCKTAIL — cocktail and louis sauce
• BAKED GOAT CHEESE TART — blueberry compote, lemon zest
• CRAB CAKES — jumbo lump crab, cajun remoulade, greens, lemon
• OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER — 1/2 dozen oysters, sautéed spinach, bacon

Soups

• SMOKED TOMATO SOUP — grilled aged cheddar cheese
• LOBSTER CHOWDER — maine lobster, bacon, gold potatoes

Featured Starters

• CAVIAR — 30g with garnish
• SHELLFISH PLATTER — shrimp, king crab, maine lobster, scallops, oysters, clams, mussels
• BONE MARROW — caramelized onios, parsley sauce
• KOBE SLIDERS — aged cheddar, brioche, caramelized onion
• FOIE DEVILED EGGS — crispy chicken skin, herb aioli

Entrées

• ROASTED CORN-FED CHICKEN — corn & lima succotash, pan drippings
• SCALLOPS BENEDICT — hollondaise, bacon, crispy potato cakes, spinach
• BLACK COD — wild rice, cherry tomato, walnut brown butter
• SOCKEYE SALMON — corn barley risotto, salsa verde, lemon

Steaks

• DRY-AGED TOMAHAWK FOR TWO — 36 oz
• TENDER STEAK — 12 oz
• FILET MIGNON — 8 oz / 12 oz
• DRY-AGED T-BONE — 24 oz
• RIB EYE — 20 oz
• NEW YORK SIRLOIN — 14 oz
• AMERICAN BISON — 16 oz
• DOUBLE LAMB CHOPS — 14 oz

ALL STEAKS CAN SURF — jumbo lump crab oscar or lobster tail or jumbo shrimp scampi

Sauces

• FOREST MUSHROOM
• PEPPERCORN
• CHIMICHURRI
• BÉARNAISE

Sides

• MAC & CHEESE
• SMOKED MASHED POTATO
• CREAMED SPINACH
• JALAPEÑO CREAMED CORN
• CRISPY FRIES
• ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
• ONION RINGS
• ASPARAGUS
• BRUSSEL SPROUTS
• BAKED POTATO

Desserts

• LAVA CAKE — molten bittersweet chocolate & vanilla ice cream
• BANANA DATE CAKE — rum toffee sauce, banana ice cream & candied orange zest
• NEW YORK CHEESECAKE — fresh strawberries, toasted graham crust, mint
• PEANUT BUTTER & MILK CHOCOLATE COOKIE — vanilla ice cream
• ICE CREAM & SORBERT — please ask your waiter for the daily selection

Butcher’s Cut Brunch Menu

• THE BREAKFAST CLUB — a fried egg sandwich made with ham, avocado, melted cheddar & tabasco mayo, served between a brioche bun; with toast, hash brown potatoes and seasonal fruit
• MEDITERRANEAN OMELET — made-to-order omelet filled with mozzarella cheese, with your choice of: roasted red bell pepper, sun-dried tomato, sautéed mushroom, onion, basil & tomatoes, topped with feta cheese; served with toast, hash brown potatoes and seasonal fruit
• HOUSEMADE CARNITAS TATER TOT HASH — braised pork shoulder, a poached egg, sweet potato tater tots, roasted bell peppers, onions, american cheese, roasted poblano pepper sauce, fresh cilantro
• COUNTRY CHICKEN & BISCUIT — crispy fried chicken, bacon, a sunny side up egg & a housemade buttermilk biscuit, topped with cajun gravy spiced maple syrup
• WILD BLUEBERRY PANCAKES — three large buttermilk blueberry pancakes, topped with blueberry compote, housemade maple bacon butter
• STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST — topped with our warm, housemade strawberry compote and fresh whipped cream
• BAGEL & LOX — smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, caper
• SMOOTHIES — choose from: strawberry banana, dark chocolate, or green
• BLOODY MARY CART — made-to-order cocktail, served tableside
• FRESH FRUIT JUICES — ask your server for the daily selection

Butcher’s Cut is found on: MSC Fantasia, MSC Splendida, MSC Divina, MSC Preziosa, MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, MSC Seashore, MSC Seascape, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Virtuosa, World Europa

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try Butcher’s Cut for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with MSC Cruises. 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.