Night 1 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 1 Amphora menu on Windstar Cruises features a mix of classic dishes and chef-driven selections influenced by the James Beard Foundation partnership. Guests can start with options like Vitello Tonnato or a Tomato Tart, along with soups such as Sweet Onion Consommé. For the main course, standout choices include the Koji Marinated Beef Strip Steak, Grilled Guajillo Chili-Glazed Prawns, or the Panko Coated Chicken Kiev, alongside classic options like grilled salmon or sirloin steak. To finish, desserts like Mascarpone Mousse and Kahlua Trifle or Warm Apple Pie with streusel topping provide a well-rounded ending to the meal.
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Night 2 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 2 Amphora menu on Windstar Cruises continues the rotating dining experience with a mix of seafood, meat, and globally inspired dishes. Guests can start with options like Golden Beet Tartare or Taiwanese Fried Chicken Popcorn Style, followed by soups such as Lobster Bisque. Main courses include selections like Seared U10 Scallops, Asian Spiced Duck Breast, or the Tournedos Rossini, alongside classic options like grilled salmon or sirloin steak. Dessert highlights include the Hot Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé and Red Berry Trifle, offering a strong finish to the evening’s menu.
Night 3 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 3 Amphora menu on Windstar Cruises continues the rotating dining lineup with a mix of seafood, meat, and globally inspired dishes. Guests can start with options like Parma Ham or Slow Braised Octopus, along with soups such as Poblano Peppers and Corn Soup or French Onion Soup. For the main course, highlights include Grilled Ahi Tuna and Tuna Poke, Gambas al Ajillo, and Poppy Seed and Black Pepper Crusted Venison Loin, alongside classic options like grilled salmon or sirloin steak. Dessert options such as Warm Butter Cake and Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake provide a well-rounded finish to the evening.
Night 4 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 4 Amphora menu on Windstar Cruises continues the rotating dining experience with a mix of lighter starters and more elevated main courses. Guests can begin with options like Pan-Roasted Sea Scallops or Chicken Liver Pâté, along with soups such as Crab Bisque or Smoky White Bean and Tomato Soup. For the main course, highlights include Pan Cooked Littleneck Clams, Seared Wild Striped Bass, and Slow-Braised Lamb Shank, alongside classic options like grilled salmon or sirloin steak. Dessert options such as Black Forest Trifle and Spice Rum and Vanilla Panna Cotta provide a well-rounded finish to the evening.
Night 5 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 5 Amphora menu on Windstar Cruises features a selection of globally inspired dishes and James Beard Foundation collaborations. Guests can start with options like Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke, Calamares with Harissa, or White Tomato Cappuccino before moving on to entrées such as Glazed Wild Shrimp, Hot-Seared Cured Salmon, Osso Buco, or Wild Mushroom Wellington. Classic grilled salmon, chicken breast, and sirloin steak remain available, while desserts include Lemon Meringue Pie in a Jar, Warm Chocolate Lava Cake, and a selection of artisan cheeses.
Night 6 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 6 Amphora menu on Windstar Cruises blends Mediterranean and Latin-inspired flavors with a mix of seafood, steak, and comfort-food favorites. Guests can begin with selections such as Marinated Gravlax, Mushroom Polpettine, or Italian Minestrone Soup before choosing entrées like Pan-Fried Fillet of Seabass, Octopus a La Plancha, New York Strip Steak, or Duo Pork Belly & Filet. Classic grilled salmon, chicken breast, and sirloin steak are also available, while dessert highlights include Milk Chocolate Mousse, Coconut Passion Fruit Trifle, and Warm Baked Pear Streusel.
Night 7 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 7 Amphora menu showcases a variety of international flavors, featuring seafood, traditional European dishes, and James Beard Foundation selections. Guests can start with options like Smoked Duck, Escargots à la Bourguignonne, or Duck Consommé before choosing entrées such as Pan-Seared Scallops, Wiener Schnitzel, Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala, or Cedar-Planked Baked Salmon Fillet. Classic grilled salmon, chicken breast, and sirloin steak remain available, while dessert offerings include Bay Leaf Panna Cotta, Dark & White Chocolate Mousse Trifle, and Sour Cream Vanilla Cheesecake.
Night 8 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 8 Amphora menu features a mix of seafood, French-inspired cuisine, and James Beard Foundation selections. Guests can begin with starters such as Classic Shrimp Cocktail, Panko-Crusted Crab Cake, or Heirloom Tomato Consommé before choosing entrées like Grilled Ahi Tuna and Tuna Poke, Moules à la Bisque de Homard, Duck Leg Confit, or Pork Loin & Vadouvan Spice Crust. Classic grilled salmon, chicken breast, and sirloin steak are also available, while dessert highlights include Deep-Fried Apple Hand Pies, Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle, and Strawberry Charlotte.
Night 9 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 9 Amphora menu offers a combination of seafood, steakhouse favorites, and James Beard Foundation-inspired dishes. Guests can begin with selections such as Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Soufflé, Venison Carpaccio, or Yellow Bell Pepper Soup before moving on to entrées like Grilled Branzino Fillet, Broiled Lobster Tail, Slow-Roasted Beef Prime Rib, or Turkey Yakitori Skewer. Classic grilled salmon and chicken breast remain available, while dessert options include Hot Grand Marnier Soufflé, Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Trifle, and Mango Lime Tart.
Night 10 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 10 Amphora menu highlights dishes created by Windstar’s executive chefs alongside a variety of international flavors and comfort-food favorites. Guests can start with options such as Arancina Saffron Risotto Croccante, Tuna and Mango Ceviche, or Tomato and Lemongrass Soup before choosing entrées like Miso Glazed Seabass, Beef Short Rib Adobo, Octopus & Iberico, or Grilled Lamb Medallions. Classic grilled salmon, chicken breast, and sirloin steak remain available, while dessert selections include Brown Butter Cornmeal Financier, White Chocolate Olive Oil Panna Cotta, and Lemon Blueberry Crumble.
Night 11 - Amphora Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
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The Night 11 Amphora menu combines seafood, game meats, and vegetarian options with several James Beard Foundation-inspired dishes. Guests can begin with starters such as Parma Ham, Slow Braised Octopus, or Poblano Peppers and Corn Soup before selecting entrées like Gambas Al Ajillo, Poppy Seed & Black Pepper Crusted Venison Loin, Truffle Roasted Crispy Chicken, or Wild Mushroom Wellington. Classic grilled salmon, chicken breast, and sirloin steak remain available, while dessert highlights include Warm Butter Cake, Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake, and Chia Seed Pudding.
Candles Dinner Menu
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The Candles menu on Windstar Cruises focuses on steakhouse-style dining, with a mix of appetizers, grilled meats, seafood, and classic sides. Guests can choose from starters like lobster bisque and steak tartare, followed by entrées such as filet mignon, New York strip steak, lamb chops, or salmon. The menu also includes a range of traditional sides and sauces, along with desserts like apple cobbler and chocolate brownie sundae. Optional premium steak upgrades are available for an additional charge.
Basil+Bamboo Dinner Menus
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Basil + Bamboo is Windstar’s specialty restaurant that blends Mediterranean and Asian influences into a multi-course dining experience. The menu changes by sailing, with two distinct versions rotating by cruise week, but both feature a mix of seafood, premium meats, sushi-inspired starters, and creative desserts. Signature dishes across the menus include grilled octopus, miso-glazed seafood, beef medallions, lamb chops, and Mediterranean-inspired raw bar selections, making it one of the most diverse dining venues in the fleet.