Crown Grill specialty restaurant on Emerald Princess: Menus and review

Interior view of Crown Grill restaurant featuring elegant wood decor, round dining tables set with white tablecloths and glassware, and atmospheric lighting.

I had dinner at Crown Grill several times during my 14 day Norway and Iceland cruise on Emerald Princess in July 2025.

The dining room is warm with traditional decor but they were playing pop music, which didn’t seem to quite fit with the rest of the setting.

Interior view of the Crown Grill restaurant, featuring elegantly set tables, traditional decor, and large windows with natural light.

Overall, the food was excellent but we found the service was inconsistent: Sometimes the server would provide recommendations, other times they would skip right to taking your order. Sometimes the maitre’d would check in on our table, most of the time he was chatting with fellow employees.

Crown Grill is considered a specialty restaurant with a $60 cover charge that’s waived if you have the Premier package.

Watch out for my full review of Emerald Princess coming soon. In the meantime, you can find links to reviews of other restaurants below.

Menu

Princess recently rolled out an updated menu that is very heavy on seafood and blue cheese – two things I can’t eat so the appetizer options were limited. One option is to request the Black and Blue Onion soup without the cheese.

Dinner menu from Crown Grill featuring appetizers, soups, salads, and main dishes.
A close-up of the Crown Grill menu featuring appetizers, steaks, and desserts, including items like Key Lime Pie Bar and Triple Chocolate Treasure.

Appetizers

Close-up of a gourmet appetizer on a white plate, featuring a crispy patty topped with fresh herbs and lemon slices, surrounded by decorative sauce swirls.
Colossol Lump Crab cake
A plate featuring three large shrimp garnished with a slice of lemon, accompanied by a small cup of cocktail sauce and a sprinkle of greens.
Chilled jumbo shrimp
A beautifully plated appetizer featuring a round portion of beef tartare topped with a fried egg and garnished with microgreens, accompanied by pickles and sauces on a white dish.
Hand cut beef tartare toast

Soup and salads

A bowl of French onion soup topped with a piece of toasted bread, sitting on a white plate with a spoon beside it.
Black and blue onion soup with cheese
A close-up view of a Caesar salad featuring romaine lettuce, croutons, and shavings of Parmesan cheese on a white plate.
Caesar salad

Mains

A cooked steak served on a white plate with a cherry tomato, dried fruit, and herbs as garnish.
New York Strip
A plated dish featuring a cooked lamb chop with two bones, accompanied by a small serving of mushrooms and a garnish of microgreens.
New Zealand double lamb chops
A plated dish featuring grilled lobster, assorted vegetables including asparagus, carrots, and a slice of lemon, accompanied by a small bowl of olive oil.
Lobster tail
A plated beef steak with a cherry tomato and decorative garnishes on a white dish.
Filet
A grilled steak served on a white plate, accompanied by a cherry tomato and a garnish of greens.
Ribeye

Dessert

A chocolate dessert with two yellow macarons and a drizzle of sauce on a white plate.
Triple chocolate treasure
A dessert plate featuring a creamy cheesecake topped with a caramelized layer, a dollop of whipped cream, a slice of strawberry, and a decorative piece of caramel, set on a white plate with a drizzle of sauce and sprinkled with nuts.
Creme brulee cheesecake
A dessert featuring a scoop of ice cream topped with a drizzle of berry sauce and a crispy apple chip, served in a small dish with powdered sugar.
Apple and rhubarb cobbler

Dining on Emerald Princess

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