Holland America Dinner Food & Menus at Main Dining Room

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Tour Holland America's main dining dinner menus and food, plus see our reviews/dish recommendations, updated for 2023. See the variety of dishes including appetizers, mains entrees and desserts from our back-to-back 10 day Baltic and then a 14 Norway cruise in July 2023 aboard the Nieuw Statendam. All the food you will see in this fine dining series are complimentary, included with your cruise fare. For part 1, you'll see the food that are available for pretty much every night, plus the unique dishes from embarkation dinner and then the first gala/formal night, or dressy night as HAL calls it.
Correction on my lobster night comment in the video- I meant to say it's been a year or so since HAL no longer has a free lobster entree (instead of "many years").
There were several gluten-free and vegetarian dishes (though none were denoted as vegan by HAL), as well as some sugar-free desserts also.
Remember to checkout parts 2 and 3, where you'll see the food from other Holland America dinners, including Culinary Council, Gold Gala, Blue Gala, and Prime Rib nights.
Part 2: • Holland America MDR Fo...
Part 3: • Dinner Food on Holland...
Watch more of our Holland America food videos via this playlist: • Holland America Dinner...
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@clintondelp3465 7 месяцев назад

Having watched the whole thing it is so much of what appeals to.me from your channel. Informative, enthusiastic when appropriate, very good delivery which is hard for any when eating. And honest.we need that. I also must say this. Your narrative to start is spot on. Your wife of course is the star along with the food. She has a way that is so attractive. She is able to be regular, and does the more dressy nights in a very attractive maner. That while talking intelligently about the food, presenting it well, and showing appreciation. She is a jem and you are forever blessed as a family as you keep your love alive. I have said enough. Well done and keep up the good work!

@TravelTouristVideos 6 месяцев назад

Sorry for the late reply- just noticed your comment! Thank you so much for your thoughtful & encouraging words! Your compliments about Joann mean a lot, and we feel truly blessed as a family. We'll continue striving to deliver content that resonates with you. Thanks again for your support and kind feedback! 🙏😊

@Dingdong3696oyvey 5 месяцев назад

The best thing I learned from your videos is always order more sauce on the side. 😂

@TravelTouristVideos 5 месяцев назад

Lol more of a personal preference 😜

@shadowguard3578 9 месяцев назад

The seafood dishes looked excellent and so did the vegetarian food. I’m with you about undercooked rice. In my opinion rice should never be al dente! 😊

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Agree with you there- they had some tasty fish dishes especially.

@kathyvelasquez3682 9 месяцев назад

I love her face when she encounters a food not up to standard. She has the sweetest grin when she doesn't like something. I would like the French Onion soup..no fish for me. Great video as always.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Kathy! 😊

@corner559 Месяц назад

I love you guys focus on just about the only part of the cruise I care about. The food!!

@TravelTouristVideos Месяц назад

Thank you! 😊 We love the cruise food as well! 😋

@rsnc23 2 месяца назад

I like how Ma'am states her opinion on the various selections without dwelling on it.

@TravelTouristVideos 2 месяца назад

Thanks! 😊

@clintondelp3465 7 месяцев назад

I just started watching your video. As I always end up feeling, you guys are the best, along with Ben and David, at describing your experiences as you eat them. Just love your approach. Very honest. Very real! That to me is your real talent. Some try it. You live it! I really love you guys! Enjoy continued success!

@TravelTouristVideos 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much- we really appreciate that! 😊 We're happy to hear that you enjoy our videos and will continue to work hard to create content that you love!

@abyssalsoul6216 6 месяцев назад

I Just sailed on HA for the first time , Rotterdam ship. The food in the MDR for the first night was dry and not that great. Service was slow. The second night was pretty much the same. For the rest of the cruise our group of 14 dined in the Lido buffet. We found the choices of entres to be great and we all sat at the same location every night. We got to know the attendant in that area very well and he took great care of us. This is my 14th cruise in 3 years having cruised on RC, Princess, Virgin and Oceania. Despite the experience in mdr I will sail HA again.

@TravelTouristVideos 6 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear about your HAL MDR experience. Yeah it can get very busy. If you're fine with an early dinner you'll get the fastest service by waiting outside the MDR 10 minutes before it opens. That way you also get to try the Lido buffet later if you'd like. Like you we found the food & service there excellent as well. Thanks for sharing!

@georgemaltese 5 месяцев назад

Great video. The food on HAL looks elegant and delicious. Thanks folks.

@TravelTouristVideos 5 месяцев назад

Thanks George! 😊 Agree with you about HAL's food.

@sallylewis5332 9 месяцев назад

I was SO glad that HAL’s lasagne is still good. I order it whenever it’s on the menu. I bought the Holland America hardback cookbook just to get the recipe. It’s a complicated recipe to make and I break it up into 2 days. Bolognese sauce one day, bechamel sauce (the white sauce), boil the noodles assemble and bake the next day. It’s worth the trouble. The lamb and pork medallions looked very nice. And each plate was so pretty! Sorry about the crème brûlée Joann I know it’s a favorite and when it’s not good, it’s so disappointing. Glad there were other desserts that you enjoyed! Thanks for the video. I always enjoy watching. 😊

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Our pleasure Sally- thank you very much for the comment! 😊 That lasagna was quite excellent, and so were their fish entrees and most of the steak dishes. Nice plating as you mentioned too. The creme brulee was only available if you ask for a gluten-free dessert option, but it was too watery.

@scorpgc 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great, informative video! Really loved your videography. ☺️ I think it is important for people to understand, the commentary regarding the food is subjective. Everyone has different tastes. Totally appreciate your thoughts and loved the pictures and video of the food. Thank you!

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Our pleasure- really appreciate your comment! 😊 100% with the personal taste preferences as well.

@miketrent1252 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. We leave Saturday the 16th for our 14 day Alaska cruise aboard the Ms Noordam. Hopefully the food will be as good on our voyage. I know we will not miss the Gala night.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Our pleasure- have a great cruise on the Noordam! Would love to hear back from you about the food!

@simwingscanada6246 2 месяца назад

You always give such comprehensive reviews...Thanks

@TravelTouristVideos 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! 😊

@karenglaicar5486 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for describing the food, great review. Thanks and take care.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Karen- you too! 😊

@angelaherring5443 9 месяцев назад

Happy to see him participating and I notice his voice is deeper.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Angela! 😊

@jeffreyobryan6406 9 месяцев назад

Princess has wonderful main dining room food! Sailed on Discovery Princess last October to the Mexican Riviera and had beef filet mignon/medallions four out of seven nights. Cooked to absolute perfection every time!

@TVHouseHistorian 9 месяцев назад

I was on the Discovery last year, and experienced the exact same thing. The food in both the MDR and buffet was exceptional. Far better than Royal, IMHO

@smb2a587 9 месяцев назад

So no need to pay for upcharge restaurants on Princess?

@jeffreyobryan6406 9 месяцев назад

@@smb2a587 not unless you desire something the MDR doesn’t have such as the fare at Sabatini’s, Chops’s or Bistro Sur Le Mer. They all have their own niche but come with an additional up charge around $25 plus per person! In my honest opinion, you will enjoy the fare at the MDR.

@jeffreyobryan6406 9 месяцев назад

There was a lobster night included on the second Gala night and no limits to the tails you could have. Cruise critic will keep you up to date on changing trends.

@TVHouseHistorian 9 месяцев назад

@@jeffreyobryan6406 Nice. I was on the Discovery a month after you for a 5-day sailing to Cabo, so no Gala night, and no lobster.

@SnowFlakeBee 9 месяцев назад

The Lasagne & the Vegetarian Options are what I would have ordered along with the Lemon Torte & Blueberry Cheesecake. Great work guys!

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Nice choices- that lasagna was really good! Thank you very much for the comment! 😊

@jeffreyobryan6406 9 месяцев назад

Great video! Food looks fantastic! Can’t wait to try some of that next March! Will be sailing on Nieuw Statendam then.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😊 Have a wonderful cruise on the Nieuw Statendam!

@toddb9652 9 месяцев назад

Am I too cheap to not want to pay upcharge fees for food on a cruise??

@laurieleonard8209 9 месяцев назад

No l agree ❤

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Yeah we as well- figured that already paying so much for the cruise fare that good food should be included. And for HAL, it is, so we weren't really inclined to pay extra for lobster, etc.

@MagnoliaHoosier 4 месяца назад

Nope! Not cheap, but we did go to a specialty restaurant once and it was over the top in exceeding our expectations.

@maggiemay70 2 месяца назад

Great informative review. Thank you.

@TravelTouristVideos 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful- thanks for the comment! 😊

@jeffreyobryan6406 9 месяцев назад

Do you have any videos going to Rudi’s Sel de Mer, Canaletto, Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill? I think your audience would benefit from that. Thanks for the wonderful videos you put out! So entertaining! Hope HAL will give you free cruises for promoting their cuisine!

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

I know right? Free cruises would be nice 😉 We did try Tamarind in the past and it was excellent, though this time around we didn't get a chance to try the specialty venues. Thank you so much for the comment! 😊

@MPDLR 9 месяцев назад

Marshmellows have taken on a new level of prestige in my food hierarchy now.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

They utilized those marshmallows well! 😋

@angelaherring5443 9 месяцев назад

We tried lamb for the first time on our cruise a week ago and it was so delicious and tender!

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

That's great to hear! We quite enjoyed Carnival's main dining dinner dishes too- remember they had a lamb dish we liked as well.

@frostfox1208 4 месяца назад

We are taking this same cruise. I am planning my meals now:)

@TravelTouristVideos 4 месяца назад

Nice! Have a great time!

@plongstock248 3 месяца назад

Great reviews 👌

@TravelTouristVideos 3 месяца назад

Glad you like them- thanks for the comment! 😊

@joechiasson8956 9 месяцев назад

The lasagna looked great here in Toronto Canada where I live there is a restaurant that does one that has 100 layers it is so cheesey also full of meat its so amazing keep up your great videos you are loved by all

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😊 100 layers- wow that lasagna sounds amazing!

@loriefranklyn558 9 месяцев назад

I am a big fan of cruises. I love watching your videos and hearing the honest descriptive reviews of the food by the lovely lady. I am wondering which line you think has the best food and drink consistently? I am torn between Holland America and Celebrity Cruises but I'm wondering which lines culinary offerings make you look forward to cruising with them. Thank you!

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😊 HAL & Celebrity (newer Edge-class ships) have some of the best foods. Celebrity still has a lobster night for 6 day and longer cruises, but HAL no longer has it. HAL has a slightly better buffet. Cunard also has really good food too. So it could come down to what your taste preferences- hopefully our videos can help you decide!

@frostfox1208 4 месяца назад

My compliments to the fish for being so tender

@paulconnors2078 4 месяца назад

The husband & wife team of Grounded Life Cruises have stated on their channel that they've started avoiding Holland America Lines as one of the 3 or 4 they no longer like for a variety of reasons. Food was one, lack of activities was another, as well as what they perceived to be poor entertainment offerings and venues. Another thing they stated was that the HAL ships are older, smaller and cater to an older clientele.

@angelaherring5443 9 месяцев назад

Steak looks amazing!

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Hi Angela! How was your cruise on Carnival? Yeah HAL has some really good steaks, especially the tenderloins, and there will be a filet mignon entree in part 2 or 3. 😋

@angelaherring5443 9 месяцев назад

@@TravelTouristVideos you know I’ll be watching.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Always appreciate it Angela! 😊

@charlesrichard8601 2 месяца назад

Holiday menu had MDR lobster dinner at no extra charge. Other cruises not with a Holiday no they didn't serve lobster without the charge.

@TravelTouristVideos 2 месяца назад

Good to know- thanks!

@monkeyb1820 9 месяцев назад

was the crem brulee different from usual crem brulee?? I've never had a bad one--it's obviously just some eggy custard and sugar. Great vid as always.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😊 That creme brulee was pretty watery, and was only available if you ask for the gluten free dessert.

@gmbh8443 9 месяцев назад

I feel the excitement to the next videos.. you visiting my country 👀👀👀👀👀👀 i know very good.. especially one of the places 😘 Edit: omg i didnt use that emote 🗿😂

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

And which place would that be? 😉 Working on it and hope to get it out in the next few days! 🥰

@gmbh8443 9 месяцев назад

@@TravelTouristVideos i have no idea

@laurieleonard8209 9 месяцев назад

Hi l would really appreciate it if you could try some dairy free options on your next cruise ❤

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Most certainly! We pretty much ordered just about every single dish because of the 2 separate cruises, but if you saw something that we didn't try let me know!

@angelaherring5443 9 месяцев назад

I’m happy to hear she knows precisely how to say pecan the right way. You can pee in a can but not a pecan.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Lol that's a good way to remember!

@TVHouseHistorian 9 месяцев назад

Hurt me with this amazing food! I’m bummed about the crème brûlée! Seems like cruise lines just don’t know how to do that very well. The toughness of the New York Strip steak seems quite surprising, but is very much what’s been happening on all cruise lines lately. There are ways to tenderize it. I’m surprised HAL doesn’t do more to make it more tender. Honestly, there are dishes here I would ordinarily pass on, but because of Joann’s wonderful reviews, I would need to try them! There is so much wonderfulness in their MDR. Why would anybody pay for specialty dining? I know I wouldn’t.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Scott! 😊 Right there with you on the specialty dining- there's really no need, especially since the prices keep increasing.

@petejames1326 9 месяцев назад

whats the longest holland america cruise you guys have been on? would you ever go on a 30 day or longer cruise?

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

This was certainly the longest 10 + 14 days back to back. We have been on a NCL 28 day, but yeah nothing over 30 day yet. How about yourself?

@petejames1326 9 месяцев назад

@@TravelTouristVideos ive only been on one 7 day cruise in my entire life, it was in the south pacific, and even though the waters were very calm i still got a little sea sick on the 3rd or 4th night i think, but i wanna go again on a better ship than just an old P@O ship

@vickieboyd3507 9 месяцев назад

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@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

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@bhismilinirampersad3360 9 месяцев назад

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@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

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@angelaherring5443 9 месяцев назад

I love goat cheese.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

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@petejames1326 9 месяцев назад

were there any people on this cruise that were ALONE? or was everyone basically in a couple or family or little group/friends? did you ever see anyone eating dinner or lunch totally alone? please tell me as im thinking of going on a cruise alone as all my friends are dirt poor

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

I'm sure there were. Everyone's pretty friendly though so it's very easy to make friends and then you'd sit at the same table with them nightly. They also have events that help single travelers too to mingle.

@patricksterling7389 9 месяцев назад

I cruise solo because I'm a terrible person and have no friends but I always ask the maiter de to seat me at a shared table and then I get to make some friends for a little bit until they get to know me better. At any rate you won't have to eat alone if you don't want to 😊

@petejames1326 9 месяцев назад

@@patricksterling7389 well to be honest, since you spilt your secret ill spill mine, oh god i have no friends either so its not that my friends are poor i have none, to be honest i dont want any, i know what people are like and im an extreme introvert and im naturally suspicious about everyones motives and agenda, if i sat at a group table i everyone always asks, SO WHAT DO YOU DO, and than people judge you, im a cab driver, but i despise my job incredibly, the last thing id want is to be known as THAT CAB DRIVER, and end up talking about a job i hate on the whole cruise, i could lie and say im a DAY TRADER, stocks i mean, as people look up to others who are WHITE COLLAR, i think that would be best, and i know lots about trading stocks etc... so i could easily convince people im a day trader who works from home,

@jlawrence0181 9 месяцев назад

On HAL, if you are eating alone, it is because you chose to eat alone. Ask the host to seat you with other people when you arrive at the MDR and they will place you at the same table. On our last HAL trip, we never sat alone and met several dozen people at dinner over the course of the cruise.

@petejames1326 9 месяцев назад

@@jlawrence0181 but everyone was NOSEY werent they? i bet everyone asked you, so what do you do etc... right? as a cab driver who hates his job the last thing i wanna do is discuss my crappy job during my vacation, and when you tell people what you do for a living they judge you for it, maybe i would tell people im a DAY TRADER who trades stocks and options from home

@susanbritton-giza5054 9 месяцев назад

Hi ! I always enjoy your videos !❤ thank you ! How does your wife stay so skinny and eat so much!🤣🤣🤣

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Susan! 🥰 She does a lot of walking to burn off the calories 🙂

@OurEyesYourEyes 8 месяцев назад

From what you said, I understand you have never eaten a real lasagna. I suggest you eat one before recommending the one we see in this video. :)

@angelaherring5443 9 месяцев назад

So no on the chowder.

@jdkgcp 9 месяцев назад

They gave some chef way too much "creative freedom" for most of these options.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Most were very tasty though!

@jdkgcp 9 месяцев назад

@@TravelTouristVideos Except for the part where you hated everything sure.

@antonioavilashiraz 9 месяцев назад

Order the crew mess food and you will find only rice and chicken bones with spicies for all those poor indonesians while the officers, managers and holland or dutch eat llike kings.

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear that! Which cruise line and ship was this?

@antonioavilashiraz 9 месяцев назад

Hal@@TravelTouristVideos

@TravelTouristVideos 9 месяцев назад

Has it always been that bad or has it gotten worse in the past year?