Join Core Four Adventures as we indulge in the exquisite flavors of 6 different specialty dining restaurants aboard the NCL Encore! This guide is tailored to help you plan your own cruise dining adventure, ensuring you choose the perfect restaurant for your taste buds! Get ready for a feast for the senses! Which restaurant would you set sail for first? ⚓🌟
From the ocean-inspired delicacies at Ocean Blue 🌊🐟 https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-dining/seafood
To the sizzling delights of Cagney’s Steakhouse 🔥🥩 https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-dining/steakhouse-cagneys
Join us as we explore the delectable offerings at Los Lobos 🌮 https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-dining/mexican-los-lobos
Don’t miss the charming ambiance of Le Bistro 🍷🕯️ https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-dining/french-le-bistro
The smoky allure of Q Texas Smokehouse 🍖 https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-dining/BBQ-Q-Texas-Smokehouse
Or the innovative dishes at Food Republic 🌐🍣 https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-dining/global-food-republic
Music:
Sunset Dream by Cheel @dimanchechill
33 Comments
We are vegetarians 🌱. What premium dining would you recommend? I can only find Los lobos? Looking to survive on salad and desserts
I think you ladies are one of the best cruise channels that I’ve seen so far. Constantly learning from your tips!
We're doing this cruise in May. I really appreciate this thoughtful review!
I’ve always heard los lobos isn’t good but that food looks tasty!!
In 2019 on a 7-Day cruise with the free of sea they used to offer three visits in dining package specialty restaurants then they reduced it to two, then they reduced it to one, my next prediction they will offer only a one-time 50% off coupon. Then eliminate after that
On the Breakaway 08Jan23-22Jan23 I got food poisoning at Le Bistro from the escargot and felt horrible the whole next day and missed an around the world wine tasting the next day.
Is there anything lighter on any menu?
Nicely done, ladies! The Encore is still on my list to sail with, but I was on the Bliss in November. I loved Cagney's and Los Lobos, and was unimpressed by Q. Glad that I selected Cagney's over Ocean Blu, as my last selection. Keep the great content coming.
I’m an avid NCL cruiser and 100% agree with your assessments. In the new Prima Class ships I’m in love with Indulge Food Hall as well as the new Mediterranean Seafood specialty restaurant Palomar where I had possibly one of the 10 best meals ever! Thank you for the great content!
I have two NCL cruises booked. Prima and encore your reviews truly help.
The biggest error with scallops is over cooking them.
Thanks Ladies for a Great Video.. 🎉🎉
Swap partners for date night
Can someone share a dinner in a specialty restaurant? Can two people go in and just order one meal and share it?
Very nice reviews.
Having enjoyed BBQ in TX, NC, CA and KC…we were not gambling on this ship.
Ocean Blue was a disappointment for us as well.
Food Republic was fun. Some good variety and YES..the nachos! Not sure the value is there though.
Cagneys was decent. The French onion soup throughout this ship is tasty.
Definitely trying mexican next June.
The Italian ala carte was very loud and not very special.
Love your informative videos and I have a couple questions I know you said you went back to Food Republic on your own We went on an Alaska cruise where they took our specialty dining out of our cheaper restaurant and ended paying for. Cagney's how do I avoid that? Unlike you sweet ladies I am not a dessert girl and I saw another video where he opted out of the dessert at Cagney's and they gave him an appetizer instead ever hear of that?
Ladies I’ve recently found your channel and completely love your channel
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on NCL Getaway was outstanding. Too bad they do not have it on newer ships 😢
I went on the Encore in September of 2023. Los Lobos was incredible. We got the Queso Fundido it was interesting, a very thick cheese fundido. I see they have changed their menu since then, which is unfortunate. They no longer have those pork enchiladas, I also got those and they were INCREDIBLE. So really unfortunate they are no longer on the menu. I thought the Texas Q Smokehouse was absolutely amazing and I am not much of a BBQ fan. So, so, so much food. For the appetizer I got the T-mex tortilla soup, so amazing. For my entree I got the pulled pork, it was to die for. For sides I got a baked potato and corn. And the brownie for dessert, amazing. I would go there 5,000 times over again. Los Lobos and the Smokehouse were probably tied for most liked.
I also went to Cagney's. It was meh, the filet I got was just ok. I have had just as good of filet at Texas Roadhouse. I will say the apple pie dessert I got was great, but I wouldn't go back just for dessert.
Going on another Norwegian cruise next year and I will not be going to Cagney's. My mom also didn't care for it. It wasn't bad, it is just you can get as good of steak at any steakhouse anywhere. We are going to do the Texas Q Smokehouse again. Then we are going to do either Le Bistro or La Cucina.
Sadly, the Encore is getting rid of Los Lobos and expanding Cagneys right before I go on the ship. But thanks for the reviews to help me figure out what I might want from the remaining restaurants.
We just sailed the Prima in June 2024 and the Indulge Food Hall knocks it out of the park. It's better than specialty restaurants, food wise, and it has a great variety. The downside and my tip: Get drinks and go to Indulge about 25 minutes before it opens and sit at a table. If you wait until after it opens, you might not get a table.
12:30 These ladies going into the 3rd decimal point with there reviews! 😂 Love it
My daughter and I went to Cagneys just a few weeks ago and the food was absolutely sub par. The mashed potatoes were subpar, I mean how do you mess up mashed potatoes?
Both of our steaks which were supposed to be medium rare were extremely tough and dry. My daughter's lobster tail was tough and dry. Very disappointing.
The regular dinning room was much better.
Last year my husband and I were on Dawn for 12 nights- our absolute favourites were Le Bistro followed by Cagney's. I completely agree, the chocolate dessert in Le Bistro was to die for. This time around, later this month on Escape- I will be ordering that cheesecake!!! – Also, with the two mentioned restaurants- we found the sommeliers to be very well informed and helped us making some truly memoriable wine choices. Truly wonderful dining onboard NCL
RIP los lobos on the encore
Great video! Thanks for sharing you couples POV experience. I also returned from a 10-day Alaskan cruise on NCL Sun last month. The Encore is great. I never eat at the buffet so I dine at "Specialty" restaurant. Free At Sea PLUS makes it so much more ecconomical and we pre-purchase and additional nights beyond the 4th night as appicable.
I love Le'Bistro, Onda, Cagney's and Los Lobos. Q Texas Smokehouse does not interest me. I will have to try Food Republic and Ocean Blue.
I need your opinion princess or norwegian to alaska
Your appetite shouldn't give NCL ideas on how to feed others! One fried tomato is too little a portion for many
An overcooked steak should always be returned to get what you desire!
I like a real cheesecake, not their 3" one like a large scallop.
Food republic portions are not large enough to share unless you are eating like a bird.
Large people on diets aren't indicative of average eaters.
Food republic portions are not large enough to share unless you are eating like a bird.
Large people on diets aren't indicative of average eaters.
Q is like Los Lobos! Not a Specialty Dining pkg worthy restaurant.
Los Lobos is cheap street food!