A few days ago I posted about my love for Tamarind Restaurant on Holland America Line’s Eurodam and promised sequels about the other specialty restaurants aboard the ship. For the second in the series I review my experience at The Pinnacle Grill, which I would consider the most fancy option available on board. The atmosphere is appropriate for events ranging from an intimate date and a celebratory dinner.
The Pinnacle Grill
If you are in the mood to dine in sophistication, Pinnacle Grill is the place for you. Serving your favorites from both land and sea, the menu is reminiscent of your favorite steakhouse. If there are crab cakes on a menu, there is a high probability that I will choose them, and the Dungeness crab cakes did not disappoint; there is more crab than filler, which for this writer is the main criteria for excellence. From the land menu the beautifully-cut filet mignon was cooked as ordered, and from the sea, the halibut with shrimp scampi while very tasty, was a bit salty for my taste. An offer was made by our exceptionally-trained and refined waiter to replace my plate, but I declined. As accompaniments, the Brussels sprouts with Parmesan and pancetta and shoestring fries with truffle aioli were perfect.
As I’m writing, I realize that perhaps Holland America Line is at fault for converting me into a person who can appreciate desserts. The creme brulee consisted of a splendid trio of vanilla, chocolate, and coffee flavors, and trust me that you will want to try all three; each offers a unique sweet experience. And for you chocolate lovers out there, the assortment of handmade dark and white chocolate truffles melt in your mouth and pair wonderfully with your after dinner coffee.
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| Delicious Dungeness Crab Cakes complemented by a chili-mustard sauce. |
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| Simple and contemporary tableware frame the food. |
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| That's some big and juicy shrimp! |
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| A creme brulee flag. |
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| Melt in your mouth truffles! |
*Eurodam photo by Wikimedia Commons. All others by yours truly.
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