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What the Food is REALLY Like on a Celebrity Cruise Ship

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Editorial Summary

The creators evaluate the dining experiences on the Celebrity Reflection, comparing various meals including buffet breakfasts, lunches, and formal dinners. They begin by reviewing the Ocean View cafe buffet, noting high variety and impressive quality in dishes like chicken tikka masala and Thai green curry, though they mention some inconsistencies with meat texture. The review transitions to the main dining room, where they find the service elegant and the food, such as escargot and prime rib, to be high quality. They also explore alternative dining options like the Spa Cafe for healthy selections and the Mast Grill for casual burgers. While they encounter some logistical issues with buffet lines and breakfast service at the coffee shop, they conclude that the overall dining experience on Celebrity remains superior to other major cruise lines they have visited. Their final dinner in the main dining room receives high marks for tender short ribs and excellent service, leading to the conclusion that the cruise line maintains a high standard for culinary variety and quality.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Reflection
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Reflection
Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

so far this Cruise experience is off to a great start but not everything on the buffet was great

I think we are both incredibly impressed with this one the variety is much greater

this is their es cargo appetizer and I know it doesn't look that great but from what I remember it is amazing

we do think that celebrity does still offer the best dining experience of any the major cruise lines that we've been on

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider a drink package due to high drink prices
βœ“Try the made-to-order omelet station for breakfast
βœ“Visit the spa cafe for healthy lunch options

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Food quality may have declined β€” The food is still generally good, with some standout dishes like the prime rib and short ribs

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the food really like on a Celebrity Cruise Ship?
QIs Celebrity still the best of the major cruise lines for dining?

Topics Covered

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