Our Honest Review of Palomar on NCL Prima With Menu
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We dined at Palomar on NCL Prima for the first time on our recent transatlantic cruise and enjoyed it very much. Here’s our honest feedback on this new specialty restaurant for Norwegian Cruise Line, which is only available on the Prima and Viva, and will soon be available on the Aqua when it sets sail in 2025.
The Details
- Specialty: Mediterranean Seafood
- Location: Deck 17 mid
- Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Cover Charge: À la carte or use your dining package
Ambiance
Palomar’s decor is understated and elegant, with an open pass that gives diners a peek into the workings of the kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for expansive ocean views.
The Menu
Palomar’s menu includes seafood classics such as Mediterranean sea bass, black tiger shrimp, and lobster, but also other options such as New York strip steak, filet mignon, or lamb chops.
Below is a sample menu you can download for Palomar. Of course, menus are subject to change.
The Bread
Once we were seated and our drinks were delivered, we were presented with a tray of slices of simple grilled bread. Honestly, it was underwhelming and the flavor was bland. The bread was a miss for me. As you can see, I took one bite and set it aside, and I’m a huge bread lover.
Appetizers
For starters, we chose the Thalassini Salata (Seafood Salad) and the Romaine Salad. The seafood salad was tasty, a mixture of shrimp, scallops, calamari, and mussels presented in a mold shape on the plate. The Romaine Salad, while simple, was excellent, garnished with fresh dill and Japanese cucumber with a citrus dressing.
Entrées
Our entrees were the Colossal Black Tiger Shrimp, served with baby wild arugula; the Festoni, scallops served with clams and prosciutto; and Filet Mignon, garnished with herb butter and served with Patates Tiganites (roasted potatoes). All of the dishes were outstanding!
Side Dishes
Along with our entrees, we chose the following sides, all of which were quite good.
Dessert
For dessert, we chose the Valrhona Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, served with a dark chocolate sorbet and salted caramel popcorn, and the French Apple Tart à la Mode, served in a puff pastry. Both desserts were decadent and absolutely yummy. Of course, I had to swipe a piece of the caramel popcorn from my husband’s dessert; it was too tempting.
The Service
The service at Palomar was very good. Our food was delivered quickly and any requests we made were expedited.
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Additional Recommendations
If you plan to dine at Palomar, you will want to make a reservation in advance as it can be booked up quickly as most specialty restaurants onboard do. Be sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from their extensive selection.
Our Gift For You
Download your free copy of our Norwegian Prima Restaurants Guide. Enjoy!
Prima Restaurant Guide
Would you like a restaurant handout you could print to take with you on the Prima? Our exclusive handout gives you the location, dress code, and hours of all the restaurants on the ship. Of course, the hours are subject to change.
Final Thoughts on Palomar on NCL Prima
Our experience at Palomar on Norwegian Prima was outstanding. Yes, the bread was disappointing, but everything else was delicious. In fact, our meal at Palomar was the best we had on our 15-night sailing on the Prima.
If you decide to dine at Palomar, you won’t be disappointed.
Happy cruising!
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