Holland America Line Revamps Menu at Pinnacle Grill with New Regional Dishes

Holland America Line has launched a refreshed menu at its Pinnacle Grill steakhouses. The revamped offerings feature a premier collection of Prime steaks, seafood, chicken, lamb, and vegetarian options.

Signature dishes from Chef David Burke remain core to the Pinnacle Grill menu. New at is a selection of regional dishes prepared with local ingredients and locally sourced fresh fish. 

“The new Pinnacle Grill menu beautifully marries our classic steakhouse tradition with vibrant regional flavors and the freshest seafood,” said Michael Stendebach, Holland America Line’s vice president of food, beverage and rooms divisions. “This enhancement is designed to offer our guests an extraordinary dining experience that reflects the diverse culinary landscapes of our destinations. We kept many of our most popular dishes on the menu and are excited to introduce an array of new options.”

Pinnacle Grill’s premium lunch and dinner dining experiences are available with a supplemental charge or as a dining option with Holland America Line’s “Have It All” package. 

Steakhouse Favorites on Pinnacle Grill’s Core Menu

Guest favorite appetizer offering Clothesline Candied Bacon, designed by Chef Burke, will remain on the menu. Another guest favorite appetizer, the Table-side Caesar Salad, will also be reintroduced. Other core menu small plates include David Burke’s Steakhouse Wedge Salad, Vine Ripened Beefsteak Tomato Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Lobster Bisque, and Ossetra Malossol Caviar. 

For entrees, meat lovers can enjoy premium options such as David Burke’s Braised Beef Short Ribs with Chow Fun Noodles, Filet Mignon, New York Strip, and Boneless Rib Eye. For an elevated experience, the menu will offer American Wagyu Strip Loin and Tomahawk Bone-In Rib Eye for Two. Other entrees include Grilled Lamb Chops, Honey-Lemon Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, Panko Fried Stuffed Mushrooms, and Dover Sole. 

Entrée dishes are accompanied by family-style sides of Creamed Spinach, Asparagus with Hollandaise, Roasted Baby Beets with Blue Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, French Fries, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Beecher’s Lobster Mac and Cheese. 

Local Dishes Highlighting Regional Flavors

The regional portion of the Pinnacle Grill menu will vary based on each ship’s itinerary. Following is a look at these dished by region: 

• Australia: Starters include a Grilled King Prawn or Australian Black Angus Steak Tartare. For entrées, guests can pick from a Roasted Rack of Lamb with Marinated Buffalo Feta, Murray Cod Fillet with Macadamia Puree, or Seared Scallops with Quinoa Apple Salad. Finish with Red Berry Pavlova and Framboise Mousse.
• Alaska: Start with Dungeness Crab and Tarragon Salad or Alaska Crab and Corn Chowder. For an entrée, guests can choose from Seared Alaskan Halibut with Thai Coconut Red Curry, Sauteed Prawns with Garlic Butter, or Roasted Prime Rib Beef with Huckleberries. Finish with Strawberry Romanoff Bread Pudding in Grand Marnier.
• Asia: Pinnacle Grill starters include Seared Beef Tataki and Crispy Lotus Chips or Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice. For an entrée, choose between Tandoori Lamb Chop, Grilled Ribeye Steak Bulgogi, Seared Halibut, or Scallops and Thai Red Curry Sauce. Finish with Mango Sticky Rice Sushi.
• Canada/New England: Start with Snow Crab and Corn Chowder or Local Quebec Pork and Duck Terrine. Featured entrees are Steamed Little Neck Clams or Prince Edward Island Mussels, Atlantic Turbot, and Roasted Porcini or Venison Medallion with Huckleberries. Finish with a Chocolate Tart with Marshmallow.
• Caribbean: Starters include Jerked Chicken Bao or Crab and Shrimp Cakes. For an entrée, select between Lobster Agnolotti, Yellow Tail Snapper, the fresh catch of the day, or Cuban Mojo Pork Chop. Finish with Coconut Pudding.
• Hawaii and South Pacific: Starters include Coconut Seafood Chowder or Kalbi Chicken Tacos. For entrees, choose between Crab and Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi, a fresh catch of the day, Kabayaki Pork Belly, or Miso Glazed Hawaiian Ono. Finish with Pina Colada Trifle.
• Mexico: Starters on these sailings include Rib Eye Tacos or Mexican Corn Soup. For an entrée, choose between Red and Green Grilled Snapper, the fresh catch of the day, Mexican Grilled Tenderloin, or Braised Lamb Shank. Finish with a Fresas Con Crema for dessert.
• Northern Europe: Appetizers in this region include Seasonal Fresh Morels and Asparagus Risotto or Norwegian-style cured Salmon Gravlax. For an entrée, choose between Baked Norwegian Seafood Thermidor, Icelandic Turbo, and Roasted Porcini or Venison Medallion with Huckleberries. Finish with Kvaefjordkake for dessert.
• South America: Starters are Rib rib-eye tacos or Corn Soup. For an entrée, choose between Red and Green Grilled Snapper, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, or Lamb Chops “Gaucho” with Lime Mint Chimichurri. Finish with White Chocolate Pave for dessert.
• Southern Europe: Start with Seasonal Fresh Morels and Asparagus Risotto or Steamed Fresh Razor Clam. As an entrée, select from Fresh Branzino Livornese Style, Grilled Iberico Pork Cho, or Seared Veal Cutlet. Finish your meal with a Creamy Chocolate Parfait 

Refreshed Beverage Menu 

Also new to Pinnacle Grill are beverages infused with the distinct flavors and ingredients of each location, crafted by internationally renowned mixologists.

Region-specific cocktails will be crafted by Sam Ross for Alaska sailiings, Tess Posthumus for European voyages, Ivy Mix for cruises throughout Mexico and Latin America, David Wondrich for sailings in the Caribbean, and Jeff “Beachbum” Berry for South Pacific and Hawaii cruises. 

Local wines will also be featured on the menu to reflect the destinations that the ship is sailing. 

Updated Lunch Menu

Along with the refreshed dinner menu, Pinnacle Grill will serve an updated lunch menu that offers guests a taste of the nightly menu’s core dishes and appetizers. Guests can enjoy Filet Mignon, Grilled Lamb Chops, David Burke appetizers, premium steak options, chicken, lamb chops, vegetarian dishes, Chilean Sea Bass, and more. Pinnacle Grill is open for lunch on all-sea days. 

Have It All 

Pinnacle Grill’s premium lunch and dinner dining experiences are available with a supplemental charge or as a dining option with Holland America Line’s “Have It All” package. 

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