Candles (Star Pride)

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Table Set for Two, Somewhere at Sea

There are few settings more conducive to a memorable dinner than a ship at dusk, and Candles on the Star Pride leans into that fully. Crisp white tablecloths, soft light cast by illuminated votives, and the fading colors of a sunset on open water create an atmosphere that Forbes Travel Guide singled out as genuinely romantic — a distinction that feels earned rather than assumed.

Steak Done Seriously

The kitchen's commitment to beef is hard to miss. The menu anchors itself around two showpiece cuts: a 40-ounce bone-in ribeye tomahawk and a 30-ounce bone-in porterhouse, both carrying Linz Heritage Angus certification — a mark of traceable, premium American beef that sets a clear standard. To accompany the steaks, diners are invited to choose from a curated selection of gourmet salts: Hiwa Kai black lava salt from Hawaii, Yakima Applewood smoked salt, and classic Himalayan Mountain salt. It's a small ritual that adds a layer of intention to the meal.

Seafood Worth the Detour

Given the setting, seafood holds its own alongside the steak program. The Moroccan-style glazed shrimp, served with brown onion fried rice, brings warmth and spice to the menu, while grilled branzino offers a cleaner, lighter path through the evening. The combination of steak and seafood at this level, recognized by Forbes Travel Guide in its 2026 recommendations, speaks to a kitchen that doesn't treat either as an afterthought.

Room for Dessert

The lemon tart closes the meal with citrusy brightness — a deliberate contrast to the richness of what comes before it, and the kind of finish that leaves the evening feeling balanced rather than heavy.