After spending a cheap DIY day on Aruba, it was time for a Caribbean themed dinner in the main dining room of Symphony of the Seas.
A Taste of the Caribbean Dinner Menu
Royal Caribbean Dinner Menu Photo
Although it’s the Caribbean menu, as you can see there is still a mix of offerings that are not Caribbean-inspired at all and our choices reflect that.
What We Ordered
Crispy Coconut Jumbo Shrimp
“Breaded coconut shrimp paired with a tangy pineapple-celeriac slaw and a sweet chili dipping sauce”
On Symphony of the Seas, the coconut shrimp was super crispy and coconut-y, not soggy or overly greasy.
Coconut shrimp is always a win, and I will always order it on a cruise!
Asian Style Pork Bao Tacos
“Roasted pork belly in a sweet-chili sauce topped with sautéed vegetables and pork crackling in a soft, steamed bun”
I’m always enticed by Bao, but at the end of the day I think I’m just not crazy about the texture of the steamed buns – on or off a cruise ship.
Garlic-Herb Buttered Tiger Shrimp
”Broiled until golden brown, served with jasmine rice, sautéed seasonal vegetables, and a garlicky herb butter”
Shrimp appetizer, Shrimp main … as long as you’re not allergic this is a win!
Jerk Seasoned Pork Chop
”Tender marinated pork chop with rice and beans, sweet plantains and Jamaican fried dumplings”
Can we all just look back to the shrimp meal and then this one and agree that this is a massive amount of food!
Being Cuban-American, my eyes light up when I see plantains on a menu and of course I love rice and beans. We honeymooned in Jamaica where I had my first bites of jerk seasoned foods so how could I not order this dish?
Despite all that connection, in retrospect I liked the garlic herb buttered tiger shrimp better – who knew?!
Pineapple Sunshine Cake
“Light and fluffy pineapple cake with a sweet whipped cream frosting”
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