Marella Cruises Surf & Turf Steakhouse Menu
Surf & Turf Steakhouse is one of Marella Cruises’ speciality dining restaurants, with a menu built around steaks, seafood and combinations of the two.
Unlike the restaurants included as standard in a Marella cruise fare, Surf & Turf is a chargeable speciality restaurant. Marella recommends making a reservation in advance, so this is one restaurant worth planning for before or during your cruise.
The Surf & Turf menu shown here includes sharing boards, seafood appetisers, steaks, lobster, salmon, lamb, chicken and a vegan main course, along with a substantial selection of sides and sauces.
If you are planning your Marella cruise dining and want to see what is served at Surf & Turf Steakhouse, here is a closer look at the menu.
Which Marella Ships Have Surf & Turf Steakhouse?
Surf & Turf Steakhouse is currently available on:
- Marella Discovery
- Marella Discovery 2
- Marella Explorer
- Marella Explorer 2
- Marella Voyager
The exact restaurant setting varies by ship, but the concept centres around steak and seafood. Marella describes Surf & Turf as a speciality restaurant serving steak, seafood, chicken and lamb dishes along with a long list of sides.
The restaurant is pre-bookable and chargeable, and Marella recommends making a reservation in advance.
Marella Surf & Turf Appetisers
The first page of the menu begins with eight appetisers, ranging from sharing boards to seafood and soup.
Two of the starters are designed for sharing.
The Turf Sharing Board for Two includes pork crackling, mini pork ribs and honey-glazed chipolata sausages. It is served with BBQ sauce, wholegrain mustard sauce and rustic bread.
The Surf Sharing Board for Two takes the seafood route with mini crab cakes, prawn tempura and smoked salmon, served with sweet chilli sauce, wasabi mayonnaise and rustic bread.
Other appetisers include:
- Deep Fried Chicken Bouquet
- Prawn Cocktail
- King Scallops
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- French Onion Soup
- Caesar Salad
- The Deep Fried Chicken Bouquet consists of chicken breast deep fried in coriander batter and served with honey mustard sauce.
The Prawn Cocktail combines a Bloody Mary shot with baby prawn remoulade and larger prawns in Marie Rose sauce, while the King Scallops are pan-roasted and served with celeriac purée and lemongrass sauce.
There is also a vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip made with cashew cream and served with pitta chips.
Create Your Own Surf & Turf
One of the main features of the menu is the opportunity to create your own surf and turf combination.
Guests choose one item from the Surf section and one from the Turf section.
Surf choices are:
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon
- Drunken Prawns
- Grill Half Lobster Tail
Turf choices are:
- Medallion of Fillet of Angus Beef
- Maple-Glazed Corn-Fed Chicken Breast
- Herb-Crusted Lamb Cutlet
According to the menu, Surf & Turf dishes are served with grilled cherry tomatoes, onion rings and the guest’s choice of sides and sauce.
Marella Surf & Turf Signature Steaks
The second page focuses on the restaurant’s Signature Steaks and other main-course choices.
The menu states that the steaks are handpicked and cut in-house before being seared on a 350°C grill.
It also states that the steaks are 28-day aged and served with a choice of homemade sauces.
Porterhouse Steak for Two
The Porterhouse Steak for Two is an 18oz bone-in steak combining sirloin and fillet.
It is specifically intended for two people and is one of the largest steak options shown on the menu.
Ribeye
The Ribeye is an 8oz steak.
The menu describes it as flavourful and succulent, with rich marbling of fat.
Butcher’s Special
The Butcher’s Special combines several different meats on one plate.
It includes slow-cooked beef short rib with Malbec reduction, lamb cutlet, mini filet mignon and black pudding flambéed in cognac.
Sirloin
The Sirloin is another 8oz steak.
It is described simply as full of flavour and grilled to perfection.
Tuna Steak
Not every choice in the Signature Steaks section is beef.
The Tuna Steak is peppered, grilled and served with a lime butter sauce.
Fillet of Cauliflower
There is also a vegan and gluten-free main course.
The Fillet of Cauliflower consists of roasted cauliflower with orange, pomegranate and raisin sauce, served with a quinoa cake.
This gives passengers who do not eat meat or seafood a dedicated plant-based main-course option on the menu shown.
Steak Cooking Options
The menu provides five levels of doneness for steak:
- Rare – red, cool centre
- Medium-Rare – red, warm centre
- Medium – warm, slight pink centre
- Medium-Well – warm centre, hint of pink
- Well Done – brown throughout
Surf & Turf Side Dishes
The sides are served sharing-style and include several steakhouse classics as well as some more indulgent choices.
Available sides shown on the menu are:
- Lobster Macaroni Cheese
- Truffle Mash
- Steak Fries
- Vegetable of the Day
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Creamed Spinach
- Green Beans in Smoked Tomato and Bacon Sauce
The Lobster Macaroni Cheese stands out as one of the more distinctive sides and continues the restaurant’s combination of steakhouse and seafood dishes.
Surf & Turf Sauces
Four sauces are listed:
- Béarnaise
- Green Peppercorn
- Red Wine
- Butter Softened with Herbs and Lemon
The menu identifies several of these as gluten-free, while the Béarnaise and herb-and-lemon butter are also marked vegetarian.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Options
The Surf & Turf menu uses dietary symbols throughout to identify vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes as well as items where a gluten-free or vegan option is available.
The Spinach & Artichoke Dip is marked vegan, while the Fillet of Cauliflower is both vegan and gluten-free.
Several sides are vegetarian or vegan, and many of the steak and seafood dishes indicate that a gluten-free option is available.
Guests with food allergies or intolerances should still speak with the onboard team before ordering. The menu specifically warns that food is prepared in environments where allergens and gluten are used and traces may be present.
How Much Does Marella Surf & Turf Steakhouse Cost?
Surf & Turf Steakhouse is not included as part of Marella Cruises’ standard dining offering.
Marella currently identifies it as a chargeable speciality restaurant.
The exact dining charge can change, and Marella does not publish a single universal Surf & Turf cover charge on its general dining information. For that reason, passengers should check the price offered for their particular sailing through Marella Cruise Control or the Navigate app.
The food menu shown here does not display individual prices for the dishes.
Do You Need to Book Surf & Turf Steakhouse?
Marella recommends making a reservation in advance.
Speciality restaurants such as Surf & Turf can be booked through Marella Cruise Control or the Navigate app.
If Surf & Turf is an important part of your cruise dining plans, booking ahead can help secure the evening and dining time you want.
What Is the Dress Code at Surf & Turf?
Marella lists Surf & Turf Steakhouse as a Smart dress code restaurant.
Marella’s Smart dress code allows options such as shirts or polo shirts, trousers or tailored shorts, skirts or dresses, along with smart trainers, shoes or sandals.
Sportswear, flip-flops and non-tailored shorts are not part of Marella’s Smart restaurant dress code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Surf & Turf Steakhouse included on Marella Cruises?
No. Surf & Turf is a chargeable speciality restaurant rather than one of Marella’s restaurants included as standard.
Which Marella ships have Surf & Turf Steakhouse?
Surf & Turf Steakhouse is currently available on Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2 and Marella Voyager.
Do you need a reservation for Surf & Turf?
Marella recommends booking Surf & Turf in advance. Reservations can be made through Marella Cruise Control or the Navigate app.
What steaks are on the Marella Surf & Turf menu?
The menu shown includes Porterhouse Steak for Two, Ribeye, Sirloin and the multi-meat Butcher’s Special. There is also a fillet of Angus beef option in the create-your-own Surf & Turf section.
Does Surf & Turf serve lobster?
Yes. The menu shown includes half a grilled lobster tail as one of the Surf choices. Lobster macaroni cheese is also available as a side.
Can you create your own surf and turf?
Yes. The menu allows guests to choose one Surf item and one Turf item. Seafood choices include salmon, prawns and lobster, while the Turf choices include Angus beef, chicken and lamb.
Does Surf & Turf have vegetarian or vegan food?
Yes. The menu shown includes a vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip and a vegan, gluten-free Fillet of Cauliflower main course. Several sides are also marked vegetarian or vegan.
Are gluten-free options available?
Yes. The menu identifies a number of gluten-free dishes and dishes where a gluten-free option is available. Guests with allergies or intolerances should speak with the onboard team before ordering.
What sides are available at Surf & Turf?
The menu shown includes lobster macaroni cheese, truffle mash, steak fries, vegetable of the day, sautéed mushrooms, creamed spinach and green beans in smoked tomato and bacon sauce.
What is the biggest steak on the menu?
The Porterhouse Steak for Two is listed as an 18oz bone-in steak combining sirloin and fillet.
Are Marella Surf & Turf steaks aged?
The menu states that its steaks are 28-day aged and cut in-house before being seared on a 350°C grill.
Conclusion
Surf & Turf Steakhouse is Marella Cruises’ speciality option for passengers looking for a more traditional steakhouse and seafood dinner during their cruise.
The menu goes well beyond simply choosing between steak and lobster. Passengers can build their own surf and turf combination, order an 18oz Porterhouse for two, choose from Ribeye or Sirloin, or try dishes such as the Butcher’s Special, Tuna Steak or vegan Fillet of Cauliflower.
Sharing boards, scallops, prawn cocktail and other appetisers lead into a substantial selection of sides including lobster macaroni cheese, truffle mash and creamed spinach.
Surf & Turf carries an additional charge and Marella recommends reservations, so passengers interested in eating here should check the current price and availability for their sailing through Cruise Control or Navigate. Menus can vary between ships and sailings, so the current onboard menu should always take priority.
