Rudi’s Sel de Mer on Holland America has a brand new menu that introduces a new Mediterranean bistro menu showcasing the beautiful flavors and fresh ingredients that are synonymous with the region. Holland America Line’s culinary team developed the refreshed concept and menu for Rudi’s Sel de Mer with oversight by Chef Rudi Sodamin, the restaurant’s namesake. Here is your first look at the new menu.
Rudi’s Sel de Mer on Holland America: Duck Breast À L’Orange with orange zest, caramelized orange segments and thyme
Menu Inspiration
Guests will savor vibrant, light cuisine bursting with flavors from the Mediterranean, highlighting traditional ingredients like olive oil, lemon, fresh vegetables, and herbs. New table settings enhance the ambiance, creating a restaurant that blends the charm of coastal dining with modern simplicity.
Rudi’s Sel de Mer on Holland America: Greek Spiced Lamb Chops with lemon chickpea puree, fava beans and garlic jus
Rudi’s Sel de Mer Availability on Holland America
Rudi’s Sel de Mer is available aboard the Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, and Koningsdam ships. The new Mediterranean menu will begin rolling out in January and February 2025. What’s even more exciting, is the Rudi’s Sel de Mer dining experience will now be included as an option with the “Have it All” premium cruise package. it can also be purchased for a $55 supplemental charge per person.
Rudi’s Sel de Mer on Holland America: Wild Mushroom Soup with truffle oil, crème fraiche and scallion churro
Rudi’s Sel de Mer Starters
The new Rudi’s Sel de Mer starter menu showcases a range of flavors that set the tone for the meal to follow. Examples include:
- Burrata and Prosciutto: with cherry tomatoes, thyme and olive oil
- Nicoise Salad: seared tuna with preserved lemon oil dressing
- Warm Garlic Shrimp: with olive oil, butter, lemon and basil
- Foie Gras Torchon: with fruit chutney and toasted baguette
- Roasted Baby Beets: with pomegranate, Labneh Salad and balsamic reduction
- Wild Mushroom Soup: with truffle oil, crème fraiche and scallion churro
Rudi’s Sel de Mer on Holland America: Seafood Cioppino with crab, squid, shrimp, scallops, mussels, grouper and potatoes
Rudi’s Sel de Mer Mains
The refreshed menu allows diners—whether they’re meat lovers or vegetarians—to embark on a culinary journey, with Mediterranean-inspired mains celebrating fresh, vibrant flavors. Examples include:
- Greek Spiced Lamb Chops: with lemon chickpea puree, fava beans and garlic jus
- Fresh Spaghetti Fruits de Mer: with tomato, tiger prawns, crab, scallops, mussels and clams
- Bone-In Striploin: with chanterelles, confit potatoes tarragon and Shiraz reduction
- Seafood Cioppino: with crab, squid, shrimp, scallops, mussels, grouper and potatoes
- Duck Breast À L’Orange: with orange zest, caramelized orange segments and thyme
- Vegetable Bourguignonne: with mushrooms, carrots, shallots, red wine and misoceleriac purée
- Osso Bucco Ravioli: with cherry tomato, Stracciatella and basil
Rudi’s Sel de Mer on Holland America: Bone-In Striploin with chanterelles, confit potatoes tarragon and Shiraz reduction
Rudi’s Sel de Mer Desserts
Guests at Rudi’s Sel de Mer can close out their meal with the ultimate in dessert decadence from a carefully curated selection that’s designed to delight and impress. Examples include:
- Chocolate Hazelnut Volcano: with raspberries and Frangelico cream
- Salted Caramel St. Honoré: with vanilla puff pastry, Choux paste and chantilly
- Floating Island: chocolate crème Anglaise with toasted pistachios
- Warm Strawberry Tarte Tatin: with sugar puff pastry crust, caramel and crème fraiche
- Home-Made Sorbet/Gelato of the day
- Artisan Cheese served with walnut bread and fig chutney
Rudi’s Sel de Mer Side Dishes
New side dishes include bistro fries, celeriac mash, green beans in garlic oil, gratin potato, ratatouille and pilaf rice.
Holland America continues to offer some of the best dining experiences at sea. I continue to sail with them over and over again because of how exceptional their cuisine is. I cannot wait to experience this new Mediterranean concept! Also, do not miss our coverage of the new Morimoto by Sea!
Sondra Barker
