Holland America’s Delicious French Brasserie, Rudi’s Sel De Mer – a Closer Look

Cruising continues to rise in popularity across the globe, with millions of people around the world choosing a cruise for their vacation each year. One of the most important aspects of cruising for many passengers is the onboard dining, an area in which Holland America Line excels. Throughout the fleet Holland America offers top-notch Asian cuisine, Italian flavors, steakhouse fare, and Dutch favorites to their guests.

One of the most popular specialty options you will find onboard is Rudi’s Sel De Mer; a French Brasserie with delicious menu options such as Prime Beef Steak Tartare, the Grilled Seafood Platter, and Apple Tart Tatin. This is the perfect spot for a romantic date night with your partner, or a night-out with friends.

Rudi’s Sel De Mer Menu

Appetizers

FRUITS DE MER (SERVES TWO)
langoustine, crab claws, jumbo shrimp, mussels, clams, oysters

HOT SMOKED SALMON
cucumber-apple tzatziki

CLASSIC BAKED ESCARGOTS
garlic, parsley, pernod butter

PRIME BEEF STEAK TARTARE
prepared in the classic style

CRAB BISQUE
brandy, cream

TUNA SALADE NIÇOISE
tomato, mediterranean olives, potatoes, green beans, red onions

TRADITIONAL CURED SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON
blinis, sour cream, chives

TRIO OF SEAFOOD SALAD
king crab meat, bay shrimp, tuna

MARINATED LOBSTER
micro lettuce, lemon olive oil, grapefruit segments, potato confit

FOIE GRAS DE CANARD AU CASSIS
duck liver, cassis, crusty brioche

FRENCH ONION SOUP
gruyère cheese

FRIED CALAMARI PERSILLADE
roasted garlic mayonnaise

OSSETRA MALOSSOL CAVIAR (SERVES TWO)
crème fraîche, buckwheat blini

Entrées

GRILLED SHRIMP PROVENÇALE
saffron rice pilaf

CLAMS AU BEURRE
pouilly fuissé, garlic, sausage toulouse, cream

WHOLE DOVER SOLE MEUNIÈRE
butter, parsley

STEAK FRITES
broiled tenderloin steak, pepper sauce, crispy onions

DUCK À L’ORANGE (SERVES TWO)
braised cippolini onions, rissolé potatoes, petite legumes, orange glace

BOUILLABAISSE MARSEILLAISE
red mullet, lobster claw, sole, shrimp, snapper, clams, mussels, tomatoes, saffron, potato, fennel, orange zest, baguette and rouille

GRILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER
scallops, jumbo shrimp, salmon

12 OZ BROILED MAINE LOBSTER TAIL
brown lemon butter

WHOLE RACK OF LAMB
pommery mustard, brioche crust, potato vegetable gratin, rosemary jus

SOUFFLÉ AU FROMAGE
double baked goat cheese soufflé, mixed salad

COQ AU VIN
chicken, red wine sauce, root vegetables, mushrooms, smoked bacon, roasted celeriac purée

TOURNEDOS ROSSINI
filet mignon, foie gras, black truffle, madeira sauce

Seafood of the Day

FRESH DISH
prepared grilled, steamed of pan fried, served with your choice of house-made sauce: tapenade, sauce vierge, tartare sauce, lemon butter, basil-walnut pesto, or green tomato salsa

WHOLE LOBSTER
prepared grilled, broiled or poached

Desserts

APPLE TARTE TATIN
cinnamon gelato

PROFITEROLES
hot chocolate sauce, chantilly cream

SALZBURGER NOCKERL (SERVES TWO)
austrian-style berry soufflé

RUDI’S FACE TO FACE CHOCOLATE
fruit creation

CRÊPES SUZETTE
vanilla gelato

ARTISANAL FRENCH CHEESES
dried fruits, nuts, artisan crackers

Cognac

• CALVADOS
• ARMAGNAC
• COURVOISIER NAPOLEON
• REMY MARTIN XO
• REMY MARTIN LOUIS XIII

Liqueur

• DOM BENEDICTINE
• CHAMBORD
• COINTREAU
• GRAND MARNIER
• ST. GERMAIN
• ELDERFLOWER

Biere

• LA TRAPPE DUBBEL
• LA TRAPPE TRIPEL
• DUVEL
• LEFFE TRIPEL
• LINDEMANS FRAMBOISE

Champagnes

VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT
bright, crips and has attractive fresh lemon and peach-fruit flavors with pastry notes and pithy lemon

LE GRAND COURTAGE BRUT ROSE, FRANCE
flavors of fresh strawberry and raspberry combine with notes of lilac and violets, delicate balance of dryness and acidity lingers with flavors of red fruit

TAITTINGER PRESTIGO ROSE
well balanced rich berry fruits, background spices, with strawberry and wild-cherry flavors

2008 LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL BRUT
sliced-apple and mango character with a creamy texture

RUINART BLANC DE BLANCS
aromas of lemons, grapefruit, honey, fresh floral notes, stone fruits and toasty autolysis, with a palate of peach custard and lemon crème brûlée

Roses

DOMAINE HOUCHART “CAINTE VICTOIRE” COTES DE PROVENCE
ripe fruit gives a full-bodied style with both acidity and a spicy, peppery character

GERARD BERTRAND COTES DES ROSES, PAYS D’OC
summer fruits, cassis, floral notes of rose

DOMAINE D’ESCLANS WHISPERING ANGEL, COTES DE PROVENCE
lilacs, rose, strawberry, and peach with a medium body and a palate of fruit and acidity which is bright and lively

DOMAINE OTT, COTES DE PROVENCE
refined and beautiful with sliced apples, lemon rind and white peaches, medium body, bright acidity

Blancs

GERARD BERTRAND RESERVE CHARDONNAY, PAYS D’OC
expressive nose, fruity notes of white peach, marzapan and pastry

PASCAL JOLIVET SANCERRE SAUVAGE, LOIRE VALLEY
deep and rich white with dried-pear and apple character in addition to a subtle flint undertone, full-bodied and dry

CHATEAU DU TRIGNON, COTES DU RHONE
gorgeous aromas of fresh raspberries and strawberries, smoked meat, black pepper, and voilet

LOUIS LATOUR POUILLY-FUISSE, BURGUNDY
firm and fruity, fresh and minerally with hints of salt and chalk, medium body and notes of lemon and mango

Rouges

CHATEAU DES TROIS TOURS, BORDEAUX
aromas of lightly caramelized red fruit, cherry and blackcurrant, with subtle palate and voluminous tannins

CHATEAU D’ISSAN, MARGAUX
floral notes with black currents, full bodied with polished tannins

GERARD BERTRAND RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PAYS D’OC
black fruits and melted tannins

CLARENDELLED ROUGE INSPIRED BY HAUT-BRION, BORDEAUX
soft bouquet of liquorice and blackcurrant, velvety texture, refined balance of high-quality tannins

Aperitif

• APEROL
• CAMPARI
• LILLET BLANC
• PERNOD
• NOILLY PRAT VERMOUTH

Rudi’s Sel De Mer is found on: Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try Rudi’s Sel De Mer for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Holland America. 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.