Order with confidence after I introduce you to all the exotic ingredients on the menu at Raw on 5! 😉
What is Raw on 5?
Raw on 5 is an upscale, seafood-focused specialty dining restaurant on Celebrity Cruises.
The name “Raw on 5” comes from its location on Deck 5 of the ship, and the “raw” part refers to its sushi bar and raw seafood offerings like oysters, sashimi, and specialty rolls, if those are your jam.
The concept is pretty chic, offering a variety of high-quality dishes, like nigiri, sushi rolls, and ceviches, all prepared fresh.
If you’re a seafood lover looking to indulge in some elegant and creative dining at sea, Raw on 5 is for you!
But what if you’re not into slimy oysters, raw fish on rice, or seafood in general? Don’t worry! You can find hot plates sans seafood like Tonkotsu Ramen, Pork Belly Skewers, and Chicken Ginger Gyoza at Raw on 5.
If you’re vegetarian, Edamame and Miso Soup await you! 🙂
Which Ships Have Raw on 5?
Raw on 5 is available on Celebrity Edge Class Ships including Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Beyond.
Does Celebrity Xcel have Raw on 5? Great question! Celebrity Xcel has officially joined the fleet of Edge Class Ships and the answer is yes. Raw on 5 is on Celebrity Xcel!
How Much Does Raw on 5 Cost?
While some Specialty Dining restaurants have a cover charge which allows you to order anything from the menu, others are a la carte style. (Remember our Le Grand Bistro Review?)
Raw on 5 is a la carte style. This means you order off the menu like any restaurant you are used to on land and pay the price per item.
This can make specialty dining more approachable as you may only want one specific item for $15 and wouldn’t find a cover charge of $50 to be worth it.
On the other hand, some prefer a flat-fee cover charge as they feel more confident to step out of their comfort zone when ordering resting assured they can always add an order of something more “safe” if they don’t like their adventurous choice.
Let’s take a look at the prices on these sample menus!
Pictures of Raw on 5 Menu With Prices
Rolls & Nigiri — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
Okay so most of us are probably excited about sushi when we think of dining at Raw on 5.
How much is the sushi?
With $10 to $16 you can enjoy the classic California Roll elevated with Snow Crab (que fancy!) instead of imitation crab, the Beyond Roll featuring Spicy Tuna and Shrimp Tempura, or even some Nigiri!
Wait. What is Nigiri?
Nigiri is a cute little mound of rice with a slice of raw fish atop. See your sushi emoji’s for a visual. 😉
I’m looking at these sushi menu options and there literally is not a single item I would not love to try!
How fun would it be to waltz in and say “I’ll take one of each!”
Gifts for Sushi Lovers ✨
Raw & Barely Dressed — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
What is Sashimi?
Sashimi is like Nigiri without rice. So basically a slice of high quality raw fish.
What is Hamachi Tiradito?
This is an interesting Peruvian dish which highlights Japanese influence in Peru. Hamachi is yellowtail tuna. Tiradito is made with sliced raw fish (in this case yellowtail tuna), sashimi style, and dressed in a spicy citrus outfit.
Is Tiradito the same as Ceviche?
Not quite. Ceviche is made of cubed raw fish or other seafood which is marinated in citrus that essentially cures it. On the other hand tiradito is made of slices of raw fish and is dressed in citrus just before serving so it remains totally raw, uncured, bright and fresh.
I’d say Tiradito and Ceviche are cousins.
What is Kakiage? It’s a tempura Japanese dish. So on Celebrity Beyond you can have shrimp and scallopdipped in tempura batter and deep fried if you order the Shrimp and Scallop Kakiage. That sounds delicious!
What is Furikake?
The Crispy Shrimp are seasoned with Furikake, a Japanese seasoning that is crunchy, salty, and a bit nutty/earthy. It usually includes dried fish, seaweed, salt and sugar. Furikake apparently means sprinkle in Japanese, as in “to sprinkle”, but the seasoning is on the chunky side and really looks like savory sprinkles!
Hot Plates & Land “Meats” Sea — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
If you like seafood but just don’t really want to do the raw thing, check out the hot plates menu.
- Lobster and shrimp wontons? Yes, please.
- Spicy Shrimp stir fry? I’m in!
- Chicken Ginger Gyoza? Love Gyoza. Remember the Spicy Pork and Kimchi Gyoza?
- Creamy Oysters? I’ll probably skip these hehe.
What is Kushikatsu? It’s deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables – yum!
Pork Belly Skewers – *insert heart eyes emoji*
Tonkotsu Ramen – happy tears!
What is Tonkotsu?
Tonkotsu is a super delicious, rich broth made from pork bones. After simmering for a long time the broth becomes creamy and it’s the ultimate umami comfort food. Love it so much!
It originated in Fukuoka, Japan and sometime I’ll share some pics of a quick trip we took to Fukuoka!
If all these options intimidate you, just order the Chicken Teriyaki or Ribeye Medallions – you won’t miss!
Seafood Plateaux — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
If you want a big ol’ seafood platter you can drop up to a buck twenty ($120) for the Imperial Tower.
Whats in the Imperial Tower?
- 1 Whole cold water lobster tail
- Lobster and crab salad
- 6 chilled shrimps
- 12 oysters
- 2 king crab legs
- 6 crab claws
- Sea bass ceviche
Cocktails & Champagne — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
The cocktails at Raw on 5 are all crafted on a base of Pure Snow Sake.
What is Sake?
Sake is Japanese rice wine.
I’ve only ever had sake on its own (always served in an adorable tiny cup) so I am really intrigued by these cocktails.
Here’s the order I would try them in:
- Tea Leaf – love St. Germain
- Gingertini – intrigued by the ginger
- Tokyo Rose – Fan of cranberry over here
- Snowberry – I have a thing about blue curaçao, idk, not a fan of food coloring I suppose.
Wine List — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
Wines by the glass range from $10 all the way up to $35 for Caymus out of Napa Valley, California.
Read: Infinite Veranda Review (aka Balcony on Celebrity Edge Class Ships)
Sakes — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
On Celebrity Cruises you can try 2 Sakes by the glass at Raw on 5.
- Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori
- Joto, Yuzu, the Citrus One
You also have:
- Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Dawn, Junmai Gingjo
- Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Dusk, Junmai Daiginjo
- Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Snow, Junmai Daiginjo
- Hou Hou Shu, Sparkling, Semi-Sweet
- Hou Hou Shu, Sparkling, Rose, Semi- Sweet
Available by the bottle along with Snow Maiden and Joto.
Dessert Menu — Celebrity Raw on 5
Coffee & Dessert Wines — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
A bit suprised there are no matcha teas or matcha lattes on the dessert beverage list at Raw on 5.
You basically have the standard espresso and latte options along with some late harvest wines including a Canadian ice wine.
Are Cocktails at Raw on 5 Included in the Beverage Package?
This is a good question and the answer is yes! But also no. Err.. Sort of.. Probably, maybe, it depends. :p
Really it depends which drink package you have.
If you have the Classic Drink Package, everything is included up to $10 per drink.
If you have the Premium Drink Package, everything is included up to $17 per drink.
Cocktails at Raw on 5 run $12-15. So they are included if you have the premium drink package, but if you have the classic drink package you will need to pay the difference between $10 and the cocktail price. So each drink will cost you an additional $2-5.
With the Classic package you could enjoy glasses of Snow Maiden Sake ($10), Le Bel Oliver Rosé ($10) or Corte Giara Pinot Grigio ($10) for ‘free’. Also feel free to order your favorite classics off menu.
Desserts — Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu
Things you’re probably wondering about on the Dessert Menu at Raw on 5:
What is Yuzu?
Yuzu is not the same as a lemon, but it very much looks like a lemon and is a highly fragrant citrus fruit!
What is Nori?
Nori is dried, edible seaweed. You may be familiar with its use in sushi rolls. Nori is loaded with vitamins and minerals!
What is Lychee?
Ooo Lychee is such a yummy fruit! They look so exotic on the outside with their bumpy red skin, and inside they are sweet and juicy. They always remind me of a cross between a skinless grape and a pear.
What is red bean paste?
A lot of asian cultures use red bean paste in their desserts, especially Japan. Made by boiling red beans and mashing them until smooth, the paste can then be sweetened or left as is.
Celebrity’s Raw on 5 Review
After doing a deep dive into the menus, I am really impressed with the offerings at Raw on 5.
I think Celebrity has done a great job sharing some dishes that adventurous foodie passengers would find exotic and unique while still providing a number of options for their less daring travel buddies! 😉
I’m looking forward to trying Raw on 5 on my next Celebrity Cruise.
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