Alternative Dining on the Celebrity Equinox: Blu, Tuscan Grille, Qsine, Sushi on Five, and Murano

Blu

Light, healthy cuisine prepared by chefs using natural reductions and sauteing are available at Blu. Beautiful salads, and entrees selections such as braised short ribs and halibut are on your menu. This restaurant excellent guest reviews for food quality and service.  This is a specialty restaurant for Aqua class guests. There is no charge, but specialty drinks, soft drinks, wine, and beer are at current menu prices.  

Tuscan Grille

Aft on Entertainment Deck, the Tuscan menu includes grilled meats and seafood. Antipasti and Caesar Salads are prepared for you table side. While there are only a few traditional pasta choices, The Tuscan Grille serves excellent Tuscan Onion Soup and veal chops. This restaurant provides great staff service and superb cuisine. Reservations are required, and there is, for dinner,  a 45 USD charge per diner. Lunch is 25 USD per person. Smart casual attire, such as polo shirts and slacks for gentlemen, is expected at the Tuscan Grille.

Qsine

Created by Jaques Van Staden, this restaurant offers whimsical and extraordinary culinary creations concocted from commonly good food. Sushi presented as lollipops, and delectable meatballs of veal, beef, and turkey are among other menu favorites. Be prepared to savor the delicate seasonings, make your guacamole to taste with a mortar and pestle, and smile to your heart's content! Lava Crab, Taco "Royale," Salmon Cataplana, Disco Shrimp, ad Painter's Mignon are examples of fanciful main entrees. There is a 40 USD charge per diner, and no reservations are required. At Qsine, casual clothing is fine, but swim wear and bare feet are not permitted. This restaurant is located starboard and aft on Deck 5.

Sushi on Five:

Port side and mid ship on Deck 5 of the Celebrity Equinox, Sushi on Five is a celebration of Japanese cuisine. The menu, created by Chef Yoshikazu "Yoshi" Okada, offers a wonderful selection of sushi, nigeri, sashimi, hot pots, and noodles. Prices are a la carte, and range from 4 to 12 USD. This venue is typically open for lunch and dinner.

Murano

Foie Gras, Escargots Tortellini, Lobster Tail, Surf and Turf, Rack of Lamb, Scallops Wellington Style, and Dover Sole Veronique are exemplary of entrees on this multi course menu featuring French, Italian, and innovative American cuisine. The Goat Cheese Souffle is excellent, as is the 6 course wine pairing feast. Caviar is also available at market price.

The Murano restaurant receives superior guest reviews for food quality and has excellent staff service. Smart casual dress is suggested, and reservations are required. At Murano, there is a 45 USD charge per person, with a 6 course wine pairing option for an additional 110 USD per guest.

Tips for all Specialty Restaurants on the Celebrity Equinox:

• Celebrity Equinox Tuscan Grille Dinner Menu
• Celebrity Equinox Murano Dinner Menu
• Specialty restaurants have limited seating and you should make your reservations ahead of time, preferably just after booking on line and well before you board ship.
• Call 800-722-5941 or contact Celebrity online at SpecialtyRestaurant@celebrity.com to make reservations up to 4 days before your sail date.
• Specialty restaurants provide more intimate seating than the main dining room, and only reserve for parties of up to six guests.
• Children 12 years or older are welcome. The per diner fee does include gratuity.
• How much should I tip at the alternative dining restaurants on the Celebrity Equinox? First, bear in mind that all alcoholic beverages that you pay for will have a gratuity added. The cover charge does include gratuity, however, you may wish to consider giving an extra gratuity to the waiter or waitress who has served you. An appropriate amount is to estimate the value of the meal you ordered if you ordered it on land and tip 15-20% based on that cost. If you feel that the value of the meal was 50 USD were you to order it in a land-based restaurant, you should tip 7.50- 10 USD. It is certainly your discretion not to tip, but the waiters serving you are some of the best on the ship and should be rewarded if they provided you with an exceptional dining experience.