Specialty Restaurants on Pacific Princess: Sterling Grill, Sabatini's Italian Restaurant, and Ultimate Balcony Dining

Sterling Grill:

Starboard and aft on Deck 10, the Sterling Grill on the Pacific Princess offers classic five star steak house dining from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Shrimp Cocktail, Brie and Papaya Quesadilla, Clam Chowder, and Caesar Salads are examples of starters. New York Strip, Filet Mignon, Porterhouse Steaks, Rib-Eyes, fish of the day, and baked chicken are standard main entrees. Desserts include raspberry creme brulee, pecan pie, and cheesecake.

The Sterling receives positive guest reviews for food quality and staff service. 

Reservations are required, and, you should make them as soon as possible as Sterling Grill will sell out on most evenings. The per person charge for guests over the age of twelve is 29 USD. For children three to twelve, the per person charge is 14.50 USD.

Sabatini's Italian Restaurant:

Sabatini's Italian Restaurant on the Pacific Princess is located port side and aft on Deck 10. Sabatini's is open from 5:50pm to 10:00pm for dinner. Sabatini's transports you to the ambience of an Italian trattoria (family restaurant)! Prosciutto with Melon, fried calamari, and Zucchini Dorati represent appetizers. Soups and salads include Tomato Soup with Grilled Shellfish, White Bean & Chicken Broth Soup, and shrimp and marinated artichoke salad. There are a small selection of pastas followed by Secondi Piatti (second course) entrees such as Roasted Chilean Bass, Broiled Langoustines, lobster, stuffed chicken, veal chops, and Sauteed Tiger Prawns over Creamed Polenta. Tiramisu, Espresso Creme Brulee, and White Chocolate Mousse are among desserts.

Sabatini's on the Pacific Princess is open for complimentary breakfasts from 7:30am to 10:30am on Sea Days, and from 7:30am to 9:30am on Port Days.

This restaurant receives wonderful reviews for food quality.

 Reservations are required, and you should make them as soon as possible as Sabatini's will sell out on most evenings. The per person charge for persons over twelve and older is 25 USD, and 12.50 USD for children three years of age through twelve.

Ultimate Balcony Dining:

For select staterooms, you may choose elegant dining in the privacy of your own balcony. Breakfast consists of selections including chilled shrimp with papaya relish, tropical fruit salad, warm eggs, specialty pastries, tomato pie with cheese gratin, and French champagne. For dinner, fresh flowers, cocktails, four courses of gourmet entrees, and champagne are served by attentive staff. Breakfast hours are from 7:00am to 11:00am, and dinner is served from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. This service is available only on specified days at sea. Call when aboard for reservations. A nominal fee is charged for Ultimate Balcony Dining on Pacific Princess. While some sources recommend formal attire for dinner,  we suggest you check with staff when making your reservations once aboard ship.

Tips for Specialty Restaurants on the Pacific Princess:

• Sterling Steakhouse Grill Restaurant Menu on Princess Cruises
• Sabatini's Italian Restaurant Menu on Princess Cruises
• Reservations are required for the Sterling Grill and Sabatini's, and we strongly suggest you make these arrangements as soon as possible once you are aboard your Princess cruise.
• You may call in your reservation preferences by selecting the dining button on your room phone or by contacting the Maitre D'.
• Princess tends to honor guest requests on a first come, first serve basis, and this includes any changes in your dining plans.
• Specialty restaurant charges do not include specialty drinks, soft drinks, wine, or beer as these are at current menu prices.
• You will be most comfortable in formal attire when dining in either specialty restaurant.
• How much should I tip at Sterling Grill and Sabatini's on the Pacific Princess? 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 were you to order it in a land-based restaurant, you should tip $7.50-$10. 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.