Scenic Jewel Dinner & Buffet Menus: What to Expect Onboard
Dining is a major part of the experience aboard Scenic Jewel, and these onboard menus provide a useful look at the variety of food served during a European river cruise. The menus include full-service dinner selections, vegetarian dishes, regional Austrian specialties, buffet choices, live cooking stations, desserts, cheeses, and alternative dishes available for guests who prefer something different from the featured menu.
Scenic Jewel is part of Scenic’s fleet of luxury European river “Space-Ships.” Scenic describes its European river cruises as all-inclusive experiences, with multiple onboard dining options and beverages included as part of the cruise fare. The menus photographed here show how that dining program combines regional dishes with familiar international choices.
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Scenic Jewel Dinner Menu
One of the photographed Scenic Jewel dinner menus has a particularly strong Austrian influence, with regional dishes identified directly on the menu.
Cold & Hot Appetizers
The appetizers include:
- Eggplant & Cheese Rolls – cucumber and walnut vinaigrette
- Styrian Beef Salad – pumpkin oil vinaigrette, beef tafelspitz, onions, bell peppers, and cornichons
- Mushroom Goulash – bread dumpling and sour cream
- Griessnockerlsuppe – chicken bouillon, semolina quenelles, and chives
The menu uses symbols to identify vegetarian dishes as well as local favorites and regional dishes.
Main Courses
The featured entrées are:
- Wiener Schnitzel – breaded pork escalope, potato salad, cranberry jam, and lemon wedge
- Fried River Trout Fillet “Café de Paris” – sweet potato stew, champignon, green peas, and tomato
- Creamy Spinach – poached egg, quinoa, lentils, and sauce hollandaise
Dessert & Cheese
Dessert choices include:
- Kaiserschmarren – zwetschkenröster and vanilla ice cream
- Fresh Fruits – green apple, watermelon, and melon
- Ice Coupe – strawberry ice cream, wafer, and Chantilly cream
- Cheese Selection – St. Albray, Comté, Danablu, pear mustard, nuts, and crackers
Kaiserschmarren is marked as a regional dish, fitting the Austrian theme found throughout this particular menu.
Vegetarian Choices, Chef’s Recommendations & Wine
Scenic Jewel also provides a dedicated vegetarian selection rather than limiting vegetarian guests to a single entrée.
The vegetarian selection shown includes:
- Mushroom Goulash – bread dumpling, sour cream, and herb salad
- Creamy Spinach – poached egg, quinoa, lentils, and sauce hollandaise
- Kaiserschmarren – zwetschkenröster and vanilla ice cream
Chef Mumin’s recommended combination is Mushroom Goulash, Wiener Schnitzel, and Kaiserschmarren.
Two Austrian wines are suggested alongside the menu:
- Mörwald Grüner Veltliner Leichtsinn – Wagram, Austria
- Mörwald Cabernet Sauvignon – Wagram, Austria
There is also an “Alternate Choice” section with familiar dishes such as Caesar salad, garden salad, salmon fillet, free-range chicken breast, sirloin steak, vegetable lasagne, steak fries, herb butter, green pepper sauce, and banana foster.
Scenic Jewel Buffet Menu
The photographed buffet menu shows another side of the ship’s dining program, with salads, tapas, soup, a live station, and desserts.
Salad Bar
The salad bar includes market greens and raw vegetables such as butterhead lettuce, lollo rosso, tomato, cucumber, leeks, and kohlrabi.
Marinated salads include egg and cauliflower salad, glass noodle salad, red cabbage-celery salad, and Waldorf salad.
Dressings and condiments include balsamic, French, and yoghurt herb dressing, along with chopped eggs, crispy bacon, marinated olives, croutons, sunflower seeds, and fresh herbs.
Tapas, Soup & Live Station
Additional buffet choices include:
- Liptauer with a mini pretzel
- Roasted pork with horseradish and mixed pickles
- Quatro of Cheese Soup with grapes and cashew nuts
- Chef Special Stir-Fry with steamed vegetable rice, prawn crackers, sautéed vegetables, and sweet chilli sauce
- Quinoa salad
- Falafel
Desserts
The sweets, ice cream, and fruit section includes:
- Yoghurt-curd-blueberry cream
- Vienna Sacher cake
- Marillenknödel with strawberry coulis
- Banana ice cream
- Raspberry sorbet
- Fresh fruits
Toppings include chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, coconut flakes, wafers, almond flakes, and hazelnut brittle.
Scenic Jewel À La Carte Selection
The next menu provides dishes that can be ordered directly from the waiter.
Choices include:
- Wiener Tafelspitz – creamy spinach, roasted potatoes, horseradish, bouillon vegetables, and chive sauce
- Saithe Fish Fillet – vegetable bulgur, broccoli purée, Grüner Veltliner sauce, and herb oil
- Vegetable Strudel & Chive Sauce – potatoes, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet corn
- Sandwich of the Day – grilled vegetable sandwich on a white baguette with Tilsiter cheese, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, tomato, and pesto
- Cheese Selection – fruit chutney, nuts, crackers, St. Albray, Comté, and Danablu
The alternate choices on this menu include Caesar salad, garden salad, Scenic burger, free-range chicken breast, salmon fillet, vegetable lasagne, French fries, and banana foster.
Another Scenic Jewel À La Carte Menu
The photographs also show a different à la carte selection, demonstrating that the menu changes during the cruise.
Selections on this menu include:
- Jägerschnitzel & Mushroom Sauce – breaded turkey escalope, bacon spaetzle, and sautéed vegetables
- Grilled Tilapia Fillet à la Grenobloise – asparagus, courgette, and dill potatoes
- Breaded Vegetables – sauce tartare, champignon, pumpkin, zucchini, and onion
- Sandwich of the Day – chicken Caesar wrap with romaine, roasted chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and croutons
- Cheese Selection – Tomme de Savoie, Comté, Gorgonzola, fruit chutney, nuts, and crackers
The alternate menu again provides several familiar staples, including salads, Scenic burger, free-range chicken breast, salmon fillet, vegetable lasagne, French fries, and sauces.
Second Scenic Jewel Buffet Menu
Another buffet menu photographed during the cruise features a different assortment of dishes.
The salad bar offers oakleaf and mixed-leaf greens, tomatoes, cucumber, daikon, and sweet corn. Marinated selections include zucchini salad, white cabbage and orange salad, egg and cottage cheese salad, and barley-corn-pea salad.
Other choices include:
- Roast Beef & Pickles – cherry tomato, olive oil, and herbs
- Sushi – soy sauce, katsuobushi, and wasabi mayo
- Cream of Pumpkin Soup – roasted pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil
- Spinach Ricotta Tortelloni – forest mushroom sauce, baby spinach, pine nuts, and Parmesan
- California Cobb salad
- Seafood salad topping
Desserts include caramel mousse, Linzer cake, Buchteln with vanilla sauce, coffee ice cream, passion fruit sorbet, and fresh fruits.
Another Vegetarian Selection & Chef’s Recommendation
A second dinner menu provides another dedicated vegetarian selection.
Vegetarian choices include:
- Forest Mushroom Risotto – champignon, cèpes, morels, and Parmesan
- Tarte à la Ratatouille – olive tapenade, carrot barigoule purée, and herbes de Provence
- Strawberry Mille-Feuille – strawberry mousse, strawberry gel, and white chocolate
Chef Mumin’s recommendation combines the Forest Mushroom Risotto with Duo of Chicken and Strawberry Mille-Feuille.
The wine suggestions are:
- Weisser Burgunder, Pinot Blanc – Krems, Austria
- Blauer Zweigelt, Sandgrube 13 – Krems, Austria
The alternate choices on this menu include Caesar salad, garden salad, salmon fillet, free-range chicken breast, ribeye steak, vegetable lasagne, steak fries, herb butter, green pepper sauce, and banana foster.
Second Scenic Jewel Dinner Menu
The final photographed menu shows another complete dinner rotation.
Cold & Hot Appetizers
- Chicken Terrine – dried plum, pistachio, bacon, onion jam, and fine herb salad
- Baby Romaine – crisp bacon, chopped eggs, black bread croutons, pumpkin seeds, and potato dressing
- Forest Mushroom Risotto – champignon, cèpes, morels, and Parmesan
- Kaaspressknödel Suppe – beef broth, fried bread cheese dumpling, and chives
Main Courses
- Duo of Chicken – corn-fed chicken breast, mushroom-stuffed chicken ballotine, creamy polenta, and seasonal vegetables
- North Atlantic Catfish Fillet – saffron potato pearls, mussel nage, carrot, and Savoy cabbage
- Tarte à la Ratatouille – olive tapenade, carrot barigoule purée, and herbes de Provence
Dessert & Cheese Selection
- Strawberry Mille-Feuille – strawberry mousse, strawberry gel, and white chocolate
- Fresh Fruits – pear, cantaloupe melon, and peach
- Ice Coupe – rum and raisin ice cream, amaretto, vanilla sauce, and ladyfingers
- Cheese Selection – Limburger, old medium Gouda, Gorgonzola, fruit chutney, nuts, and crackers
Regional Food Aboard Scenic Jewel
One of the most noticeable features of these menus is the amount of Central European influence. Dishes such as Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, Kaiserschmarren, Liptauer, Sacher cake, Buchteln, Marillenknödel, and Kaaspressknödel appear alongside international dishes.
That makes sense for Scenic Jewel’s European river cruise setting. Rather than serving only a fixed international menu, the photographed menus show regional dishes mixed with familiar alternatives.
The menus also identify local and regional specialties with a dedicated symbol, making them easy to spot.
Vegetarian Dining on Scenic Jewel
Vegetarian passengers have several options across the photographed menus. In addition to dedicated vegetarian selections, vegetarian symbols appear beside dishes throughout both the served and buffet menus.
Examples shown in these menus include mushroom goulash, creamy spinach, forest mushroom risotto, tarte à la ratatouille, vegetable strudel, breaded vegetables, spinach ricotta tortelloni, salads, and other buffet dishes.
Passengers with allergies, intolerances, or food sensitivities should still speak with the onboard restaurant staff. The menus specifically instruct guests to inform their waiter or restaurant manager before ordering and list a range of potential allergens.
Scenic Jewel Dining FAQ
Are meals included aboard Scenic Jewel?
Scenic markets its European river cruises as all-inclusive, with onboard dining forming part of the cruise experience. The exact inclusions applicable to a particular booking should always be checked with Scenic for that sailing.
Does Scenic Jewel serve regional European food?
Yes. These menus specifically mark local favorites and regional dishes and feature several Austrian and Central European specialties, including Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, Kaiserschmarren, Liptauer, Sacher cake, and regional soups and dumplings.
Are vegetarian options available?
Yes. The photographed menus contain dedicated vegetarian selections, and vegetarian dishes are also identified with a green symbol throughout the menus.
Is there a buffet aboard Scenic Jewel?
Yes. The menus photographed aboard Scenic Jewel include buffet selections with a salad bar, tapas, soup, live cooking stations, sweets, ice cream, and fresh fruit.
Are there alternatives if I do not want the featured dishes?
Yes. Several menus include an “Alternate Choice” section with familiar options such as salads, chicken, salmon, steak or burger selections, vegetable lasagne, side dishes, and desserts. The exact choices vary by menu.
Do Scenic Jewel menus change during the cruise?
The photographs show multiple different dinner, buffet, vegetarian, and à la carte selections, indicating that the food offerings rotate rather than remaining identical throughout the cruise.
Final Thoughts on Scenic Jewel Dining
These Scenic Jewel menus show a dining program with a strong mix of regional European cuisine and familiar international choices. Guests can encounter Austrian specialties such as Wiener Schnitzel and Kaiserschmarren alongside fish, chicken, vegetarian dishes, salads, cheeses, and extensive buffet selections.
The variety between the photographed menus is particularly useful for anyone planning a Scenic Jewel river cruise. Rather than relying on a single fixed selection, passengers can expect changing menus, regional specialties, vegetarian choices, chef recommendations, wine suggestions, à la carte dishes, and buffet options throughout the onboard dining experience.
