During my recent cruise on Celebrity Edge, I was eager to try a few of the ship’s specialty restaurants. Celebrity’s Edge class ships have seven specialty restaurants onboard, including Eden, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Raw on Five Sushi, Le Petit Chef, and Rooftop Garden Grill.
Fine Cut Steakhouse is one of the main specialty dining venues across Celebrity’s fleet, and it’s often positioned as the cruise line’s most elevated steakhouse experience.
Aboard Celebrity Edge, Fine Cut Steakhouse is located in the Grand Plaza, which is a stunning, multi-level atrium space at the heart of the ship. Some guests have mentioned that dinner can feel noisy because of this open design in the Grand Plaza, so that’s something to keep in mind depending on your tolerance for ambient sound.
Instead of splurging for a dinner meal, we opted to visit Fine Cut Steakhouse for lunch. The meal was about half the cost, which allowed us to try many of the restaurant’s most popular dishes for a fraction of the price.
We booked our reservation ahead of time and received a pre-cruise discount, bringing our total to $86.36 for two people, including gratuities. The entire amount was covered using onboard credit, which made the decision even easier.
Fine Cut Steakhouse Pricing (Lunch vs. Dinner):
According to Celebrity’s pricing for our sailing on Celebrity Edge:
- Dinner: $65 per person (discounted pre-cruise to $57.99)
- Lunch: $45 per person (discounted pre-cruise to $39.99)
Overall, I’m glad we visited Fine Cut Steakhouse, as it was always somewhere I wanted to try. It’s always fun to try a new dining experience while cruising. Not to mention, I am a big fan of Chops Grille aboard sister-brand Royal Caribbean, and I was eager to see how the experiences compared.
For what we received, lunch felt like an exceptional value compared to dinner pricing. Here’s my honest review of Celebrity’s Fine Cut Steakhouse restaurant, and whether it’s something I’d want to do again.
Celebrity’s Fine Cut Steakhouse lunch experience
We dined at Fine Cut Steakhouse on a sea day, and surprisingly, we were one of only two tables in the restaurant. The lunch menu is slightly smaller than the dinner menu, but most of the main offerings are the same.
Fine Cut Steakhouse has an elegant, refined ambiance. Without the evening crowds moving through the Grand Plaza, Fine Cut felt intimate and relaxed rather than bustling or loud during lunch.
Service wasn’t quite as attentive as we expected, which was slightly disappointing. Our server was very helpful at the beginning, but slowly disappeared throughout the meal. There was one odd moment after dessert, when the server disappeared once the restaurant closed without saying anything to us.
However, because we had prepaid for the meal, there was no bill to settle. This didn’t impact the experience in a meaningful way, but it was a slightly unusual ending to our meal.
Everything we ordered at Fine Cut Steakhouse
Here’s exactly what we ordered for lunch at Fine Cut Steakhouse, including our honest thoughts on each selection.
Bread Service
Soft, warm bread served with salted butter. The bread was light and airy versus dense and heavy. Simple, buttery, and exactly how you want to start a steakhouse meal.
Bacon
The bacon was tender with a nice balance of fat and meat, finished with a lightly sweet sauce that didn’t overpower the dish. Fabulous!
Burrata Salad
Very fresh salad with creamy, high-quality cheese. Light, well-balanced, and a great starter if you don’t want anything too heavy before the main course.
Crab Cake
Fantastic. Flavorful, crispy on the outside, and clearly freshly made, as it wasn’t mushy or overly packed with filler. The sauce complemented the crab without stealing the spotlight, and the portion size felt generous.
Lemon Poached Lobster Tail
Exceptional. Perfectly cooked, tender, and not at all tough. The sauce was rich and enhanced the lobster rather than masking it. One of the standout dishes of the meal. My husband says he still dreams of this dish!
Ribeye Steaks
Both ribeyes were tender, juicy, and generously portioned. I could hardly finish my steak because it was huge!
My husband preferred the chimichurri sauce, which added excellent flavor without overwhelming the meat. I gravitated toward the béarnaise and creamy peppercorn sauces, both of which paired beautifully with the steak.
Mashed Potatoes
Nice texture, but fairly simple. I personally wanted a bit more seasoning, though my husband liked them exactly as they were. I preferred the mashed potatoes in the dining room instead.
Truffle Fries
Very good and portioned appropriately for one person. Crisp, aromatic, and indulgent without being greasy. I would have liked a side of aioli for dipping.
Apple Crumble
Phenomenal. Elevated far beyond the main dining room version, with larger crumble pieces, great texture, and cinnamon ice cream that tied everything together perfectly. Sweet, warm, and comforting.
Brownie
Just okay. Very dense and large portion. Served with chocolate shavings and nuts with drizzles of caramel. I would have preferred it warm, and probably wouldn’t order it again unless it could be heated.
Is Fine Cut Steakhouse worth it?
At the reduced lunch pricing, I think Fine Cut Steakhouse is definitely worth it.
We loved the high-quality steaks, excellent seafood, and a refined atmosphere. The price point felt reasonable for lunch, especially with pre-cruise discounts and onboard credit.
The food quality easily surpassed the main dining room, and the experience felt special without being overly formal.
One detail worth calling out on Fine Cut’s lunch menu: it clearly stated that a “$20 charge [is] applied per additional entrée ordered.”
This stood out to me because I hadn’t noticed similar language on other Celebrity specialty dining menus, and it doesn’t appear on the dinner menu. However, our server did not charge us the extra $20 for my husband’s extra lobster dish, which we appreciated.
It’s possible the policy is applied at the crew’s discretion, depends on portion sizing, or is simply more flexible during lunch service, but it’s something to be aware of if you’re planning to order multiple entrées.
Fine Cut Steakhouse Menu
Designed to feel upscale yet relaxed, the menu at Fine Cut Steakhouse highlights USDA Prime steaks, classic sides, and thoughtfully crafted starters. Whether dining for lunch on select sailings or settling in for an indulgent dinner, Fine Cut Steakhouse provides a refined, high-quality steakhouse experience at sea.
Starters
Included at Lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail: Brandy, Horseradish, Lemon
- Signature Crab Cake: Lemon Pepper Aioli, Pickled Radish, Baby Lettuce
- The Steakhouse “Wedge”: Iceberg Lettuce, Smoked Nueske Bacon, Blue Cheese, Pickled Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes
- Black Pepper Bacon: Steakhouse Sauce Glaze
- Heirloom Tomato Salad: Watermelon Pickle, Burrata, Toasted Mustard Seeds, Balsamic Reduction
- The King Caesar Salad*: Hearts of Romaine, Herb Baguette Croutons, Aged Parmesan, Caviar
Dinner Exclusives
- Lobster Cocktail: Melon, creamy horseradish, grapefruit, bibb lettuce
- Ahi Tuna Tartare*: Wasabi mayo, sesame lavash, avocado
- Ricotta Gnocchi: Artichoke purée, iberico ham, herbed crispy crumbs, truffle oil
- Kale Applewood Nueske’s Bacon: Pecans, cranberries, lemon dressing
- Baby Arugula Salad: Endive, poached pears, goat’s cheese fritter, port wine dressing
Entrées
Included at Lunch
- Prime Rib Sandwich: Sautéed Crimini Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Creamy Horseradish, Melted provolone Cheese, French Fries
- Grilled Sea Bass: Roasted Cauliflower, Pine Nut Gremolata, Confit Shallots
- Slow Pan-Roasted Chicken: Crème Fraiche Yukon Potato Purée, Napa Cabbage, Caraway Seeds, Natural Jus
- Lemon Poached Lobster Tail: Melted Leeks, Shiitake Mushrooms, Lobster Ravioli, Beurre Blanc Sauce
- Barley Bourguignon ‘Risotto’: Glazed Vegetables, Red Wine, Aged Parmesan
Dinner Exclusives
- Pan-Seared Dover Sole: Cauliflower purée, almond gremolata, crispy panko, brown butter vinaigrette
- Grass-Fed Lamb Chops*: Saffron potato fondant, roasted baby vegetables, natural reduction
- Roast Prime Rib of Beef*: Herb-pepper crust, au jus
From the Grill
Included at Lunch
- Filet Mignon*: 6oz/170gr or 9oz/255gr
- USDA Prime Boneless Ribeye*: 14oz/400gr
- USDA Prime Boneless NY Strip*: 14oz/400gr
Dinner Exclusives
- Bone-In Filet Mignon*: 9oz/255gr
Premium Cuts
- Dinner Exclusives Only: USDA 30 Day Dry Aged Prime NY Steak*: 12oz/340gr
- Certified Black Angus Tomahawk*: 30oz/850gr (for two)
Premium Toppings
Included at Lunch
- Béarnaise Sauce
- House Steak Sauce
- Creamy Au Poivre Sauce
- Bordelaise Sauce
- Chimichurri Sauce
Dinner Exclusives
- Black Truffle Butter
- Maytag Blue Cheese Crust
Sides
Included at Lunch
- Yukon Potato Purée
- Creamy Mushroom Fricassée
- Parmesan Truffle Fries
- Loaded Baked Potato
- Creamed Spinach
Dinner Exclusives
- Smoked Bacon Mac & Cheese
- Sautéed Spinach
- Gruyère Tater Tots
- Grilled Asparagus
- Roasted Mushrooms
Desserts
Included at Lunch and Dinner
- Ultimate Chocolate Sundae: Neapolitan ice cream, hot fudge, sliced almonds, whipped cream, caramel sauce
- Apple Walnut Cobbler: Vanilla anglaise, rum soaked raisins, cinnamon ice cream
- Double Chocolate Brownie: Toasted almonds, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
- NY Strawberry Cheesecake: Graham cracker crust
Charges (Lunch Only)
- $20 Charge Applied Per Additional Entrée
