Crown Grill, Sabatini's Restaurant, Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar, Wine Maker's Dinners, Chef's Table, Fondue Dispensary, Crab Shack, and Ultimate Balcony Dining on the Royal Princess

Crown Grill on the Royal Princess:

From 6:30pm to 11:00pm on Promenade Deck, the Crown Grill on the Royal Princess offers classic five star steak house dining. Dark wood panels and beamed ceilings combine to give the Crown an elegant yet intimate setting.

Your menu combines traditional steak house fare with a nice selection of seafood. Appetizers include Black Tiger Prawns, Pine Coated Lamb Loin Carpaccio, Sea Scallops and Pan Seared Foie Gras, and Mediterranean inspired lobster cakes. Shrimp and Pancetta Bisque, Onion Soup, and Marinated Goat's Cheese with Tomatoes exemplify soups and salads. Grilled Tiger Prawns, Maine Lobster Tails, the Mussel Pot, and wild Black Striped Bass are among seafood selections. Daily fresh lobster is available for an additional charge which is currently 9 USD per diner. Other main menu features are Sterling Silver blackened beef chops, Sterling Silver pork chops, New Zealand Lamb Rack, double thick New York Strip Steaks, Rib-eye steaks, Kansas City Strip Steaks, filet mignon, and 22 oz. Porterhouse steaks. If there's room for dessert, we suggest the Pastry chef's sampling of featured desserts, the Seven Layer S'Mores Stack, or the Wild Berry and Apple Cobbler.

This restaurant receives superior guest reviews for food quality and staff service.

Reservations are required, and you should make them as soon as possible as Crown Grill will sell out on most evenings. There is a per-diner charge to dine in the Crown Grill -- it is currently $29 USD.

Sabatini's Italian Restaurant:

Sabatini's Italian Restaurant on Royal Princess, located on Plaza Deck, is open from 11:00am to 1:00pm for lunch, and from 6:00pm to 11:00pm for dinner. Sabatini's blends modern decor with the classic ambience of an authentic trattoria, and boasts an elevated menu that celebrates Chef Angelo Auriana's Northern Italian heritage.

Your Sabatini's menu on the Royal Princess is comprised of five courses after an aperitivo of a whole wheat loaf with zonzelle with roasted tomato and bell pepper passata, prosciutto crudo, and extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Antipasti dishes include Alici (fried zucchini and yellow squash with smoked scamorza and toasted crostini), Arrosticini di Agnello (grilled lamb skewers and arugula salad), and Frittino di Paranza (chick pea fritters, squid, prawns, eggplant, carrots, green beans, and lemon garlic aioli). Two Soup/ Salad entrees are then offered (Grana Padano Fondue and Insalat di Sedano, Scarola e Pere Alla Scorza D'Arancia). Next, fresh Dal Pastaio dishes follow, and these choices include Picagge (pasta with prawns, clams, artichoke pesto and ligurian olive oil), Tortelloni, and Risotto. Then, there are six Secondi Piatti  entree options. Polenta Soffice, Breaded Veal Vallet, and Roman Seafood al Cartoccio are among these choices. A separate dessert menu is available at your request. Sabatini's is indeed a beautiful Italian dining experience as you choose one entree for each course following the aperitivo. The per person charge is 25 USD. Buon appetito!

This restaurant receives excellent 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. 

Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar:

This raw bar offers a nice range of seafood entrees that include sushi, sashimi, caviar, and ceviche. A la carte prices range from less than 5 USD to 70 USD (for caviar). The Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar on the Royal Princess is located mid ship on Promenade Deck.

Crab Shack:

On certain nights in an area in the massive Horizon Court Buffet, the Crab Shack offers a simple but delectable menu. Shrimp and Hushpuppies and Manhattan Clam Chowder are typically on the menu for the appetizer and soup options. Four main entrees options include the "Mud Bug" boil, a clam, mussel, and shrimp pot, Steamed Shrimp and Alaskan King Crab Legs, and a "Royal Boil" (King Crab, Snow Crab, shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Kielbasa Sausage and New Potatoes and Corn on the Cob). For dessert, options include Tarts and Gateaux (from The Pastry Shop). This bit of seafood heaven is 20 USD per person.

Fondue Dispensary:

French Cheese with Champagne, Swiss Cheese with White Wine, and German Cheddar with Beer are among your fondue choices at this dispensary. On the Royal Princess, The Fondue Dispensary, like the Crab Shack, is in it's own area in the Horizon Buffet on selected nights. This dining experience is 20 USD per person.

Ultimate Balcony Dining on the Royal Princess:

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 Royal Princess. While some sources recommend formal attire for dinner,  we suggest you check with staff when making your reservations once aboard ship.

Chef's Table Lumiere:

Chef's Table, designed for foodies, is your gourmet experience on the Royal Princess! Your chef prepares a multiple course meal paired with wines that perfectly complement each entree. What your chef prepares will be an epicurean delight, and will be totally determined by your host. It should be noted, however, that special dietary restrictions are accommodated when advance notice is given. The Chef's Table occurs up to two times per cruise, and it's announced in the Princess Patter. This is a very popular event with limited seating. To be a guest at the Chef's Table, you'll be asked to sign a document indicating you have not had a gastrointestinal illness in the last 48 hours. You will also be asked to wear a white lab jacket in the galley. Shorts and open toed shoes are not permitted. The Chef's Table has a per person charge of 95 USD per person, and is located in a "curtained area" in a main dining room. Enjoy!

Wine Maker's Dinners:

The Symphony dining room has a table for twelve that is surrounded by racks of wine. -And here, you have the opportunity to savor delightful courses paired with wines... a feast for body and spirit created by wine makers. This experience is 40 USD per person, and reservations are a must.

Tips for Specialty Restaurants on the Royal Princess:

• Sabatini's Italian Restaurant Menu on Princess Cruises
• Crown Grill Menu on Princess Cruises
• Reservations are required for Crown Grill, Sabatini's, the Wine Maker's Dinners, and the Chef's Table. We also highly recommend reservations for the Crab Shack and for the Fondue Dispensary. 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.
• Cost for the Crown Grill is 29 USD per diner not including the extra surcharge of 9 USD for fresh lobster.
• 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 Crown Grill and Sabatini's on the Royal 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.