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Luminae on Celebrity Solstice to Alaska


Luminae on Celebrity Solstice to Alaska

Once we discovered Luminae, we book in Retreat (suite class) just to dine there. Don't get me wrong, some of the other menu choices around the ship are our favorites too. The pizza in the Oceanview Cafe is some of the best and I always love the cheese soufflé appetizers and onion soup in the Main Dining Room as well. But I am truly a foodie at heart and enjoy having formal meals to end my day. You don't necessarily have to adhere to dress code standards in the Retreat at Luminae (although shorts or a bathrobe and slippers is not permitted - and YES, I've seen the latter attempted!) but it's a more formal dining, so dressing up just adds to the experience in my opinion.  
Luminae Breakfast Menu
Luminae Breakfast Menu
Luminae Sample Lunch Menu
Luminae Sample Lunch Menu
Luminae Sample Lunch Menu
Luminae Sample Lunch Menu
Luminae Sample Dinner Menu
Luminae Sample Dinner Menu

Appetizers and Mains in Luminae

Smoked Sausage
Smoked Sausage
Duck Confit Club
Duck Confit Club
Salmon Sashimi
Salmon Sashimi
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut Squash Risotto
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
Burrata
Burrata
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Amuse Bouche of Deviled Egg with Caviar
Braised Lamb Shank at Luminae
Braised Lamb Shank
Kataifi Shrimp Appetizer at Luminae
Kataifi Shrimp Appetizer
Beet and Feta Salad in Luminae
Roasted Red Beet and Feta Salad
Seared Tuna
Seared Tuna
Baked Cannelloni
Oven Baked Cannelloni
ALASKAN HALIBUT
Alaskan Halibut
Prime Rib on Celebrity Cruises
Prime Rib (Off the MDR Menu)
Crabcake on Celebrity Cruises
Amuse Bouche Crabcake
Tuna Tartare in Luminae
Tuna Tartare
Seared Duck Breast
Seared Duck Breast
Pork Belly on Celebrity Cruises
Crisp Pork Belly
Grilled Ribeye
Cote De Boeuf
Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon
Seared Halibut Appetizer
Seared Halibut
Crabcake
Crabcake
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara
Butter Poached Lobster on Celebrity Cruises
Butter Poached Lobster

Desserts in Luminae

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Hazelnut Cake with Mint Gelato
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White Chocolate Macadamia Cake
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Chocolate Napoleon
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Chocolate Palet with Caramel Gelato
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Black Forest Cake Revisted
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Coconut Panna Cotta
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White Chocolate Mousse
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Mascarpone Cheesecake
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Almond Cake
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Baked Alaska (Evening Chic Night)
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Bittersweet Chocolate Fondant
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Milk Chocolate Brownies
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Olive Oil Cremeux Pudding
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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Cafe al Bacio selections in Luminae
Cappuccino can be ordered from Cafe al Bacio

Wines in Luminae

Oremus Tokaji 2017
A decadently sweet dessert wine, Takaji is truly a favorite!
Elegance Cabernet Sauvignon Kendall Jackson
Made for Celebrity Cruises, Elegance by Kendall-Jackson
Luminae at the Retreat
Enjoy a glass of wine paired for each course
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        • The Porch
        • Sushi on Five
        • Tuscan Grille
        • Cafe al Bacio & Gelateria
        • Lawn Club Grill
        • Blu
        • Edge Class Dining
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