Seabourn Cruises has launched its new Solis dining experience in style. The new fine dining restaurant celebrates Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the places visited by the line’s luxury ships and will feature light, modern cuisine bursting with color and character, prepared fresh daily. Solis is available on Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Sojourn.
Highlights include whimsical cocktails, presentations and flavor combinations that are both familiar and elevated, all served within a redesigned dining space reminiscent of the afterglow of the sun.
“Every dish and drink at Solis have been carefully created to reflect the inspirations from the places we visit, while the design and ambiance of the dining room set the perfect Mediterranean atmosphere combined with Seabourn style for guests to enjoy during their dining experience,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn.
The menus include colorful dishes taking inspiration from the Rivieras, to the central Mediterranean, to the Greek flavors in the Eastern Mediterranean. Each dish represents presentation, artistry and story of our travel memories, she adds. Solis features signature dishes and imaginative specials that change daily based on the ingredients found during the chefs’ visits to local markets on days at port. The menu will also feature an assortment of vegetarian and vegan options.
Highlights include the Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, a Tuscan-style 32 oz. beef Porterhouse steak served with fresh vegetables and new potato casserole; the Horiatiki Greek Village Salad, with barrel-aged feta cheese, cucumbers, Batala tomatoes, pickled red shallots, oregano, and fresh mint; Fresh Tomato Tart, made with Boquerones, roasted garlic, oven-roasted eggplant puree and green olives;
The Solis Experience also offers new takes on classic cocktails. From classics such as the Americano and the Bellini to the always-popular Negroni, the team of talented mixologists have curated this menu to ensure that every drink is a masterpiece of flavors and aesthetics.
The concept behind Solis is the work of Master Chef and Culinary Partner Anton “Tony” Egger in partnership with Senior Corporate Chef Franck Salein, who took inspiration from feedback from Seabourn guests. A recent survey evaluated guests’ preferred cuisine styles and preferences, revealing that Mediterranean cuisine is their preferred choice for a new restaurant, and the themes of “fresh and healthy” were ranked highest among guests’ favored attributes for dishes. Both chefs honed their culinary expertise at Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe and around the world. They are also renowned for dreaming up the popular onboard dining concepts, Earth + Ocean and Sushi.
“Over the years, Franck and I have been keen to discover what Seabourn guests enjoy about onboard dining,” noted Egger. “What we’ve found all comes together at Solis, where we’re telling a story of culinary richness and presenting pure enjoyment on the plate and in the glass.”
