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We don’t usually bother with speciality dining. After all, why pay extra to go to a fancy, fine-dining restaurant when the main dining room is already a fancy restaurant with fantastic, fine-dining food. This cruise though, aboard \u6d77\u306e\u8f1d\u304d<\/a>, we scored 25% off for our booking during a pre-cruise promo, so we decided to book Chops Grille for dinner on Wifey’s birthday. You can also book on board by visiting the restaurant or giving them a call from your in-room phone.<\/p>\n

If you want to try more than one speciality dining option during your trip, check out the multiple dining packages for a discount as well. Otherwise, the standard cover charge for an evening seating is USD $39 per person at the time of writing. This includes all you can eat from the menu except for a couple of surcharge items. Drinks are not included in the cover charge.<\/p>\n

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Once we got on board the ship, we were able to check out the restaurant, and reserve a specific table that we thought would give us a great view, if the sun was still up, while also being a bit more intimate – one of the booths.<\/p>\n

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The Booths in Chops Grille on \u6d77\u306e\u8f1d\u304d<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unfortunately, it turned out that the sun was already set when it came time for our dinner, but it was worth requesting the booth for the intimate atmosphere it created. Depending on where you are in the world though, the view out of Chops Grille on Radiance has the potential to be absolutely stunning! Imaging cruising the Alaskan passage where the sun never seems to go completely down!<\/p>\n

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There is something about Chops Grille. The lights are dimmed, and even at capacity it seems like there are not many patrons, so it is a much quieter, calmer place than the main dining room. You can see into the kitchen as well, and for some reason that makes it feel more like a restaurant on land where the chefs are preparing your food in plain sight.<\/p>\n

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Chops Grille at Night on \u6d77\u306e\u8f1d\u304d<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Come back to the start though.<\/p>\n

When you arrive at the entrance to Chops, you are greeted by the Maitre’d. We had a lady who guided us to our booth where fake candles were dimly flickering, and our places set. Placing our napkins on our laps for us, she seemed to almost simultaneously provide our menu’s and let us know the name of our waiter before leaving us to bask in the richness of the scents wafting from the kitchen, tantalising our senses as we reviewed the offerings available.<\/p>\n

Soon, our waiter arrived, introducing himself and explaining how Chops Grille has been designed to work. First, you can order an appetiser, soup, or a salad. Then you choose your main dish, perhaps a 6oz filet mignon steak? Maybe short ribs of beef? What about a 12oz New York strip steak? There is also a veal or chicken option if you aren’t feeling the beef. Next, you order a selection of vegetable side dishes to compliment your main. These side dishes are intended for sharing, and the menu suggests choosing three. With an assortment of choices though it can be difficult to pick just three. Luckily, you can order as many as you want for no extra charge. Finally, once you have finished your main course, you can order dessert.<\/p>\n

So that’s how it works. On to the good stuff, the food!<\/p>\n

Bread<\/h2>\n

When our waiter first arrived, he came with bread and garlic butter which was all somehow unbelievably good for bread.<\/p>\n

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Chops Grille Bread and Butter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Starters<\/h2>\n

The starters menu contains a selection of different salads, soups and appetisers that sound delectable!<\/p>\n

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Chops Grille Starters Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I opted to go with the forest mushroom soup which tuned out to taste even better than it sounds! It’s full of flavour.<\/p>\n

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Chops Grille Forest Mushroom Soup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wifey opted to go with the crispy goat cheese salad which she really enjoyed. The goat cheese is melt in your mouth gooey under the deep-fried exterior.<\/p>\n

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Chops Grille Crispy Goat Cheese Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mains<\/h2>\n

Being a steakhouse, the main menu is understandably dominated by steak with both 6oz and 9oz options in the filet mignon and New York strip steak. Mains are in three sections, meats and poultry, seafood, and something special which carries a surcharge.<\/p>\n

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Chops Grille Main Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The steak options are what Chops Grille is known for, so we had to try them. I was going to get the 6oz filet mignon, but our waiter insisted that I should have the 9oz since it’s all included in the price. So I caved and went with that. I got mine cooked to medium, and it’s a pretty massive piece of steak, but it absolutely melts in your mouth. One thing to be aware of though is unless you just want a piece of meat, you need to order sides because as you can see below, the plate is literally a piece of beef with sauce (I got the Chops Steak Sauce).<\/p>\n

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The 9oz filet mignon at Chops Grille<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wifey loves ribs, so she opted for the slow-braised short rib of beef. This one does come with a bit of spinach but is again primarily beef. She enjoyed it, a lot.<\/p>\n

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Slow-Braised Short Ribs of Beef at Chops Grille<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sides<\/h3>\n

For sides, we wanted to try 5 of them initially instead of the recommended 3. Our waiter kindly offered to bring out one of each for us to taste, so we acquiesced. The side options are:<\/p>\n