We rate the food on Seabourn Quest as some of the best cuisine at sea. While the restaurants may be small in number, they are big on mouthwateringly good cuisine.

The are five Seabourn Quest restaurants, including:

• The Restaurant.
• Solis.
• The Colonnade.
• The Patio.
• Earth & Ocean at The Patio.

The Restaurant

The main dining room on Seabourn Quest is simply called The Restaurant. It is a spectacular space with a jaw-dropping central atrium. Indeed, the setting is worthy of the fantastic cuisine prepared by the talented chefs.

The menu showcases innovative culinary trends and gastronomic classics. What’s more it changes daily. Starters include Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio with Crisp Greens, Country Bread Croutons & Anchovy Emulsion as well as a delectable Crispy Seafood Cake with Sauce Gribiche & Roasted Red Peppers.

For main course there is a classic Roast Rack of Lamb with Vegetable Couscous, Eggplant Puree, Greens & Spiced Lamb Jus. Although I especially enjoyed the Roasted Qual & Spiced Figs with Caramelized Fennel, Salsify Ragout, Pomegranate & Poultry Jus. It was an exceptionally good game dish.

The Restaurant has tempting desserts like Strawberry Soup & White Chocolate Parfait with Fresh Berries Pistachio Crostini & Crackers. Not to mention a daily soufflé; the Poir William with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce is not to be missed.

The daily cheese board is also worth indulging in. On my voyage there was a luscious Comte cheese with complex fruit and nut notes. A Spanish semi-hard known as Drunken Goat was also worth sampling. This goats milk cheese is soaked in Double wine.

The Restaurant is also open for breakfast and lunch. In the morning there are pastries, eggs and other breakfast classics. At lunchtime there is a pared-down menu. The meals are lighter and usually includes at least one fish dish as well as healthy salads.

I rate The Restaurant as the best dining venue on Seabourn Quest. It’s worth noting that there is open seating and you do not need to make reservations.

Breakfast: 8:00am – 9:00am.
Lunch: 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
Dinner: 7:00pm – 9:30pm.

Solis

Solis is a new fine dining restaurant on Seabourn Quest. It has menus designed by two outstanding chefs, Anton Egger and Franck Salein. Both of whom are long-time Seabourn partners with extensive backgrounds in Michelin-starred restaurants.

The Solis menu is inspired by the tastes and culinary traditions of Mediterranean France, Italy and Greece. You will find familiarity as well as culinary modernity.

The menu has starters like Provencal Herb Crusted Red Tuna Loin with Dill Marinated Cucumber and Pickled Radish, Shaved Coconut & Citrus Dressing. There is also Roasted Scallops with Toasted Brioche, Spinach Ricotta, Preserved Broad Beans & Crisp Yellow Beet Roots.

For main course you can enjoy Tuscan-style grilled beef porterhouse steak or Confit of Lamb Shank. Not to mention a range of vegetarian and vegan options.

Dinner: 5:30pm – 10:30pm

The Colonnade

The Colonnade is Seabourn Quest’s casual buffet restaurant. I’m pleased to say that on my voyage it continued to set the standard for exemplary food quality and presentation.

During the day there are salads, as well as seafood platters and hot roasted meats. Not to mention delectable desserts and pâtisserie. It is all immaculately presented.

In the evening The Colonnade has an à la carte menu which is often themed around a particular port of call or style of cookery. During my voyage it was French, with starters like Foie Gras Terrine with Marinated Scallion Salad & French Vinaigrette. There was also an excellent Chateaubriand Roast Beef Tenderloin for main course.

The Colonnade has comfortable seating inside, but I recommend eating al fresco on the delightful teak terrace.

The Colonnade is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You do not need reservations.

Breakfast: 7:00am – 10:00am.
Lunch: 12:00pm – 2:00pm.
Dinner: 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

The Patio

The Patio is a poolside buffet restaurant beneath the shade of umbrellas amid gentle sea breezes.

A breakfast time there are items from the griddle as well as healthy yoghurt and fruit dishes. At lunch time I enjoyed grilled fish as well as an indulgent burger and pizza. There are also daily specials.

Breakfast: 7:30am – 9:30am.
Lunch: 12:30pm – 3:30pm.

Earth & Ocean at The Patio

Earth & Ocean at The Patio is the à la carte poolside restaurant on Seabourn Quest. The menu was inspired by consulting chef Anton Egger travels around the World.

Indeed, the petit menu is full of surprises. I especially enjoyed the Scallops Basquaise with Roasted Garlic, Pine Nuts, Tomato & Liguri Olive Confit. The Seabass with Eryngii Mushrooms, Stir Fried Super Greens, Toasted Garlic & Wasabi Lime Butter was also a taste sensation.

Earth & Ocean at The Patio is open for dinner only, with a candlelight atmosphere. Reservations are essential.

Dinner: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

The author sailed as a guest of Seabourn Cruises.