🍴 Celebrity Millennium Dining: Day 4 Dinner in Osaka
Siva McAteer • August 31, 2025
Cruising through Japan means adventures by day… and unforgettable dinners by night!
On Day 4 aboard the Celebrity Millennium, we dined in the Main Dining Room (Metropolitan Restaurant) and, as always, the menu did not disappoint.
One of the best parts about dining on a Celebrity Cruise? The menu changes daily, so you’re always getting something fresh and new—yet you’ll still find classic favorites available every night. And since it’s all included, you don’t have to limit yourself. Why choose just one appetizer when you can try two… or three? (Pro tip: always save room for dessert—or even better, two desserts! Because let’s be honest, on a cruise ship, calories don’t count. 😉)
🥗 Our Day 4 Dinner Picks
Here’s a peek at what was on the menu:
- Asian Consommé – a delicate broth with chicken, mushrooms, and ginger. Light, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick things off.
- Chilled Shrimp Cocktail – a true classic with a zesty cocktail sauce.
- Chicken Satay – One of the seasonal menu options you’ll find on this Japan Cruise. This dish features tender marinated chicken skewers, grilled to perfection, served with a flavorful sauce and paired with crisp Chinese broccoli for a fresh balance. A savory favorite that adds an Asian-inspired twist to your dining experience.
- Grilled New York Sirloin Steak – cooked perfectly, topped with beurre maître d’hôtel, with sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables.
- Mediterranean Seafood Orzo – a hearty mix of scallops, shrimp, mussels, roasted eggplant, and cherry tomatoes. A seafood lover’s dream!
- And for dessert? The showstoppers: Bananas Foster, Chocolate Cake, and Crème Brûlée. (Yes, we tried them all!)
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✨ Cruise Dining Tip
Did you know that the Celebrity Millennium buffet runs on flexible hours, but the main dining room menus are designed like a fine dining restaurant? Each dish is made to order with a gourmet twist that makes you feel pampered every night. Whether you’re team surf or turf, there’s always something to make your tastebuds happy.
💎 Bonus Keepsake: Effy Charm Stop
And here’s something you shouldn’t miss—stop by Effy after dinner to grab your free collectible charm! By Day 4, we had collected our third charm, and honestly, these have become some of my favorite cruise souvenirs. They’re such a unique way to remember each day of your adventure.
So whether you’re here for the food, the keepsakes, or both—dinner on the Celebrity Millennium is always an experience you’ll treasure.
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