A World of Culinary Delights

The pleasure of extraordinary cuisine is a daily ritual aboard Crystal. With Michelin-inspired precision and creativity, our chefs fashion classic, modern and regionally focused menus in their quest to make each sitting an exciting new culinary journey. From casual tapas to innovative wine-paired lunches and dinners, ours is truly a movable feast. Open-seating venues invite dining whenever, wherever and with whomever you wish, in settings made all the more delicious by the ever-changing landscape of the river.

WATERSIDE

SIMPLY EXTRAORDINARY

Casually elegant and endlessly inviting, the open-seating Waterside Restaurant plays host to exceptional culinary experiences. Enjoy breakfast as scenes of pastoral life come into view. Return to your ship for lunch in between adventures ashore, and savor evenings dining on the Michelin-inspired creations of our award-winning chefs. Paired with the perfect vintages, cuisine is steeped in tradition yet infused with innovation, making every meal an artful orchestration of culinary discovery.

WATERSIDE SPECIALTY DISHES

ANNA ROYAL DUTCH CAVIAR Smashed Chive Potatoes, Lemon Crème Fraîche

ARUGULA, CHERRY TOMATO & PINE NUT SALAD Prosciutto-Wrapped Grissini Stick and Melon Vinaigrette

CHICKEN LIVER PRALINE Granny Smith Apple Sorbet, Port Wine Jelly and Almond Croquant BROILED FRESH COLD-WATER LOBSTER Melted Lemon Butter, Steamed Asparagus Leek Risotto and Sauce Hollandaise

SLOW-ROASTED ALMO BEEF TENDERLOIN Black Truffle French Fries, Baby Carrots Red Wine Demi-Glace and Morel Espuma

BLACK FOREST CAKE Dark Sponge Cake, Chocolate Mousse Sour Cherry Compote and Kirschwasser Mousse

BISTRO

VIENNESE-STYLED CAFÉ

Serving pâtés, charcuterie and local cheeses by day, and wines and a robust, full-service tapas menu for dinner, this popular spot aboard each vessel takes its ship’s namesake — Bistro Bach, Bistro Debussy, Bistro Mahler and Bistro Ravel. Inspired by iconic wine bars and coffee houses throughout Europe, here you’ll enjoy wines by the glass, specialty coffees and fresh-baked pastries. Centrally located near the glass-domed atrium, it’s a great place to meet in advance of adventures ashore, or to regroup upon return.

BISTRO | DINNER SPECIALTY DISHES

FOURTEEN-MONTH-AGED VULCANO HAM Fig and Apricot Jam

GOAT CHEESE DIP Marinated Olives and Mojo Verde

LEMON-MARINATED ALPINE SALMON Dill Sour Cream ROASTED JUMBO PRAWNS Paprika-Lemon Butter and Grilled Baguette

HERB-MARINATED ALMO BEEF MEDALLIONS Sweet Potato Fries, Black Bean Stew and Chimichurri Sauce

BANANAS FOSTER Bread Pudding, Candied Pecans with Homemade Ice Cream

the VINTAGE ROOM

WINE DINNERS & TASTINGS

Created for the true oenophile, this dedicated venue hosts optional, one-of-a-kind lunches and dinners featuring indulgent pairing menus curated by Crystal chefs and sommeliers. Perfect for special events and milestone occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays and reunions with family and friends, the space welcomes up to 10 guests in private luxury.

LUNCH: Four-course meal poured with four wines & champagnes DINNER: Seven-course meal poured with seven wines & champagnes

VINTAGE ROOM SPECIALTY DISHES

ANNA DUTCH OSETRA CAVIAR Iced Beurre Blanc, Poached Oyster and Hazelnut Milk

MARCHFELD ASPARAGUS Crème Brûlée, Sorbet and Tart

MUSHROOM ESSENCE Crisp Tapioca, Beurre Noisette, Madeira

FRESH COLD-WATER LOBSTER Yellow Curry Broth, Coconut Foam and Krupuk 36-HOUR SLOW-ROASTED BEEF SHORT RIBS Scotch, Celeriac, Onions and Potato Confit

AFFINEUR KRACHER WINE CHEESE Apricot Mostarda, Olive Bread and Figs

DARK CHOCOLATE Cinnamon, Cherry and Yogurt

PETIT FOURS

DINE AS YOU DESIRE

Between the incredible dining experiences you’ll savor at Waterside, or the café fare on offer at the Bistro, or even the culinary discoveries sure to be revealed ashore, there may be times during your journey when you prefer to dine in the quiet comfort of your suite, or when you want to take a little snack-to-go on your shoreside adventures. At Crystal River Cruises, these indulgences are accommodated with 24-hour in-suite dining and a “grab-and-go” pantry also open around the clock.

IN-SUITE DINING

THE PANTRY

IN-SUITE DINING

IN-SUITE DINING

Featuring daily selections from Waterside, you may enjoy dinner in the comfort of your own suite if you so desire. Breakfast cravings are answered with a full menu ranging from omelets and pancakes to yogurts, muesli and more. Dine any time of day on everything from burgers and sandwiches to pastas, salads and sweets.

THE PANTRY

At Crystal we believe you should want for nothing during your travels with us, and The Pantry found aboard each ship indulges 24 hours a day with pastries, fresh fruit and yogurts, as well as quick bites including freshly baked cookies. Here, too, you’ll find coffees, teas, sodas, wines and other refreshments.