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Norwegian Escape (NCL): Specialty Dining

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πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 12:06

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed review of six specialty dining venues encountered during a cruise on the Norwegian Escape. They begin with Teppanyaki, a Japanese steakhouse on deck 6 that offers interactive chef performances and grilled entrees. The review moves to Bayamo, a seafood restaurant on deck 8 where the group enjoyed dining outdoors during sunset. The creators then discuss Moderno, a Brazilian steakhouse on deck 8 featuring a large salad bar and various meats served via a red and green signaling system. At Cagney's, an American steakhouse on deck 8, the group highlights the premium meat cuts and exceptional service that accommodated their schedule. The Italian restaurant, La Cucina, is noted for its extremely large portions, which the creators suggest might lead to an abundance of leftovers. Finally, the video mentions Margaritaville on deck 17, noting that it has since been replaced by the American Diner. Overall, the creators share their specific food orders and personal impressions of the service and atmosphere at each location.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Escape
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Escape
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

our experience on the norwegian escape completely changed our minds and we had an amazing experience

none of us are big seafood eaters but the food we experienced at bayamo was absolutely delicious

regardless of what aspect of moderno you enjoy the most you definitely won't leave hungry

we definitely enjoyed the food but what really stood out to us during our december 2019 visit was the exceptional service we received

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book teppanyaki in advance as it can be completely booked
βœ“Dine at bayamo during sunset for a beautiful view
βœ“Use the green/red card system at moderno to control meat service
βœ“Plan to eat at la cucina only once due to large portions

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Large portion sizes at la cucina β€” Don't plan on eating there more than once to avoid overflowing your cabin refrigerator

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the specialty dining options on Norwegian Escape?
QHow do the specialty restaurants compare in terms of food and experience?
QWhat should first-timers know about dining on Norwegian Escape?

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