A recently revamped menu has taken Candles to new culinary heights, thanks to delicious additions like certified Linz Heritage Angus steaks now being offered. On the seafood side, the grilled branzino is a standout new choice. Despite these exciting updates, many beloved classics remain, such as a lemon tart that serves as the delightfully sweet finish to a lovely evening.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The ambiance of Candles makes for a romantic dinner — crisp white tablecloth seating with soft light from the illuminated votives and fading sunset.
- The restaurant specializes in steak and seafood. The 40-ounce bone-in ribeye tomahawk and 30-ounce bone-in porterhouse come with an impressive Linz Heritage Angus certification.
- Diners can choose from a variety of gourmet salts (Hiwa Kai, Yakima Applewood and Himalayan Mountain) to accompany their meals.
- Seafood is a fitting choice, given the ship’s setting. Aside from the aforementioned grilled branzino, the Moroccan-style glazed shrimp with brown onion fried rice is a great option for anyone with that craving.
- Don't forget to save room for dessert. With its citrusy flavor, the lemon tart provides a light and bright ending to the meal.
Things to Know
- This popular dining outlet requires advanced reservations, so prepare in advance.
- Guests typically dine outside. However, the meal can move indoors in inclement weather.
- Dining at Candles is included in the ship’s fee, but ordering the 40-ounce ribeye or 30-ounce porterhouse incurs an additional charge.
- Though Candles doesn’t have a strict dress code, approaching the restaurant with country club-like attire standards (slacks, polos and button-down shirts for gentlemen and nice pants, skirts, tops and casual dresses for women) is suggested.
