Discover Gourmet Cuisine Aboard the Seven Seas Explorer

On the Regent Seven Seas Explorer, every dining experience is crafted with elegance, flavor, and artistry.

From al fresco burgers by the pool to refined French cuisine, this all-inclusive luxury ship offers dining venues that rival the world’s finest restaurants.

Let’s explore the unique flavors and atmospheres of each restaurant on board.

The Culinary Arts Kitchen: Learning, Tasting, Connecting

This is not just a demonstration space!

Step into a hands-on classroom where guests can don aprons, step behind the line, and co-create with master chefs.

• Each workstation is stocked with induction cooktops, stainless steel sinks, and full chef implements.

• Participants receive individualized instruction, with guidance on regional techniques and flavor pairings.

• Sometimes, the lessons tie into the ship’s Epicurean Explorer Tours, so what you taste ashore you replicate on board.

Compass Rose: Customization at Its Finest

The Compass Rose is the ship’s flagship restaurant, but calling it a “main dining room” is almost an understatement.

• Its design is arresting — look up and you’ll see the cobalt-blue glass installation overhead, intended to evoke an underwater shimmer.

• The menu is designed for customization: choose your protein (beef, fish, vegetarian), your preparation, your sauce, and your sides.

• The classics are also present — seared scallops, Dover sole, rack of lamb, or a perfectly grilled filet mignon.

• In the morning, Compass Rose becomes a grace note: eggs benedict, smoked salmon, freshly baked breads, and seasonal fruits — all served in a luminous setting.

• Lunch service is lighter but still elegant — pastas, salads, and lighter takes on the evening fare.

Because the ambiance and flexibility are so strong, for many guests Compass Rose becomes their “default” dinner choice.

La Veranda & Sette Mari: A Day to Night Transformation

By day, La Veranda is bright, breezy, and inviting. At night, it transforms into Sette Mari at La Veranda, a cozy, romantic Italian enclave.

La Veranda (Breakfast & Lunch)

• Expect made-to-order omelets, smoked fish, carved meats, cheese stations, fresh fruit, and pastries.

• Lunch includes global buffet spreads — Mediterranean mezze, grilled meats, fresh seafood, pasta, seasonal salads.

• The aft terrace dining option is a magnet: ocean vistas, sea breeze, and the ship’s wake as your companion.

Sette Mari at La Veranda (Dinner)

• In the evening, the lights are dimmed, music softens, and menus pivot to Italy.

• Start with antipasti — prosciutto, burrata, marinated vegetables — then move to handmade pasta, branzino, osso buco, or tender lamb.

• Desserts are artisanal: tiramisu, panna cotta, gelato.

• Every dish is prepared à la minute — no reheated leftovers here.

• The ambiance is warm, intimate, and unhurried — perfect for couples or friends wanting a refined but relaxed evening.

Prime 7: Classic American Steakhouse

Prime 7 brings home the steakhouse tradition, but regent-level.

• Expect rich dark wood, leather seating, soft lighting, and partitioned alcoves for privacy.

• The steak selection is premium: prime cuts, ribeyes, filet mignon, and often “surf & turf” combinations with lobster or shrimp.

• There is also seafood, caviar service, and gourmet side dishes (truffle potatoes, glazed vegetables, sauces crafted in-house).

• And a key detail your audience will appreciate: Prime 7 is open for lunch on select days, giving guests a chance to enjoy its signature fare in the midday calm.

This is the restaurant you reserve for evenings when you want to linger — or surprise your guests with a midday treat.

Want to see these dining venues come to life? Join Alex from Storyline Travel on a guided video tour of the Regent Seven Seas Explorer’s restaurants, including Compass Rose, Prime 7, Chartreuse, Pacific Rim, and more. In this short feature, you’ll step inside each venue, see sample dishes, and get a feel for the atmosphere that makes dining on Regent such a highlight.

Chartreuse: Parisian Elegance at Sea

Chartreuse channels refined French dining with a contemporary twist.

• The décor is understated but elegant — soft textures, ambient lighting, and subtle homage to Chartreuse’s namesake palette in glass and wall accents.

• Expect dishes like duck breast with cherry gastrique, lamb rack, foie gras, and classic sauces elevated with seasonal touches.

• Desserts are showstoppers: soufflés, fruit tarts, chocolate mousse.

• And yes — Chartreuse also offers lunch service on select days, giving guests a lighter French experience in daylight hours.

  
  

Dining here feels like slipping into a Paris salon — quiet, sensual, and deliciously composed.

Pacific Rim: Asian Fusion with Drama

If Chartreuse is understated, Pacific Rim is bold.

• The entrance is striking — a giant bronze prayer wheel gives you immediate context.

• Inside, the design is sleek, moody, with Asian-inspired artwork and subtle lighting.

• The menu spans continents: sushi and sashimi, dim sum, Korean short ribs, Thai curries, Vietnamese pho-style bowls, miso-marinated fish.

• Every plate is stylized — the visual presentation is nearly as central as the flavor.

Pacific Rim is for guests who want to spice their evening with intensity and intrigue.

Pool Grill: Casual & Breezy

When you want something simple, satisfying, and al fresco, Pool Grill delivers.

• It’s casual but never bland: grilled burgers, fresh fish of the day, chicken, sandwiches, pizzas, and a salad bar.

• Don’t skip the house-made ice creams, hand-spun milkshakes, or grilled dessert items.

• The views are unmatched — ocean on three sides, sun on your back, and the freedom to dine in your midday ease.

This is your midday (or casual evening) fallback when you want to relax, soak up sun, and eat without formality.

Epicurean Explorer Tours: Connecting Sea & Shore

Regent ties dining to destination with Epicurean Explorer Tours.

Guests shop local markets, taste regional specialties, and often see those flavors reflected back onboard.

It’s a seamless way to connect the culture ashore with the cuisine at sea.

Dining aboard the Regent Seven Seas Explorer is more than eating, it’s an invitation to savor, learn, and connect.

Every venue offers its own atmosphere, and the best part? It’s all included in your cruise fare.

On Regent, every journey promises to delight and inspire.

At Storyline Travel, we help our clients match itineraries and dining expectations with their personal style.