Allure of the Seas to feature churrascaria

TURKU, Finland — The 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas will introduce a new specialty restaurant for Royal Caribbean International, the Samba Grill, a Brazilian-style churrascaria.

Speaking aboard the 95% complete Allure at the STX Finland shipyard on Wednesday, Lisa Bauer, Royal Caribbean’s senior vice president of hotel operations, said that the new space is one of the features that “gives Allure its unique personality.”

The Solarium Bistro, housed in the adults-only Solarium, will become the Samba Grill at night, a change from the Allure’s sister ship, Oasis of the Seas.

On the Oasis, the Solarium Bistro serves healthier choices for all three meals, and by night offers dinner and dancing under the stars for a $20 cover charge.

The Solarium Bistro will still serve lighter fare for breakfast and lunch on the Allure, but will transform into the churrascaria at night, with waiters in gaucho costumes serving grilled meat off skewers while live music is playing.

Samba Grill will carry a $25 cover charge. The venues will also offer a vegetarian option — for $15 passengers can enjoy from an extensive salad bar.