The Grill (Silver Origin)
Ecuadorian cuisine with an elemental flair
The menu is interactive and deeply tied to the region. You might enjoy locally sourced lobster, Andean quinoa and Galapagos-caught fish all prepared tableside on fiery lava stones. You control the cooking, searing each bite to your liking before pairing it with a crisp Ecuadorian white wine or a handcrafted cocktail infused with tropical fruits. Service is intuitive yet unobtrusive, with staff guiding you through each course.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The menu offers succulent thick cuts like filet mignon and lambchops. However, if you want a faster, easier-to-make meal, opt for the thinner cuts like beef teriyaki, beef tenderloin or veal medallions.
- Steaks and classic cuts are always on the menu, but the real stars are the locally sourced seafood and Ecuadorian ingredients. The chef will come by to introduce you to the day’s freshest local offerings, and we’d highly recommend sticking with his suggestions.
- While you can always opt for an international bottle, Silver Origin’s sommelier curates an excellent selection of Ecuadorian wines. The crisp whites and aromatic blends pair beautifully with The Grill’s fresh seafood and tropical flavors.
- The interactive dinner offers a nice break from your typical cruise ship restaurants.
- While The Grill’s “Hot Rocks” dinner offering is certainly the highlight, its lunchtime offerings shouldn’t be skipped, either. By day, the venue offers a Galapagos Seafood Market experience, specializing in ultra-fresh Ecuadorian catch, vegetable-forward entrees and a bountiful salad bar that you can savor along with sea breezes.
Things to Know
- The dress code at The Grill calls for smart casual to accommodate outdoor setting but skip anything overly formal or fussy. You can go casual for lunch. Since you’ll be cooking on a hot stone come dinnertime, avoid long, flowing sleeves that could accidentally brush against the sizzling surface.
- The lava stones are heated to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and stay scorching for nearly an hour, so take your time cooking — rushing can mean overcooked seafood.
- For dessert, choose from fire-grilled options like a roasted pineapple with spiced caramel and passion fruit sauce with coconut sorbet, or a baked s’more, featuring a chocolate-bourbon marshmallow melted onto salted cookies and chocolate.
