Dinner Menus - Steamships and Ocean Liners
The Elegant dinner Menus from the great ocean liners often included ornate and graphically sophisticated Bill of Fare covers that are adored and coveted by collectors and enthusiasts today.
A wealth of ideas for Menus come from the many steamships and ocean liners that plied the ocean from the late 1800s through the mid-1950s. Discover the beauty in these extraordinary examples of dinner Menus that are part of the GG Archives Maritime Collection.
The Farewell Dinner or "Captain's Dinner" was a grand affair indeed! A sumptuous dinner with all the delicacies of the season on hand. The elegance of the dinner was enhanced by a wide array of liquors and wine. This would be the last dinner on board the ocean liner before the end of the voyage.
1902-06-30 RMS Ivernia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Monday, 30 June 1902 on board the RMS Ivernia of the Cunard Line featured Beef Steak & Oyster Pie, Roast Pork – Stuffing -- Apple Sauce, and Sago Pudding for dessert. Reverse Side of Dinner Bill of Fare contains a Wine, Liqeur and Spirits Menu.
1905-05-26 SS Pretoria Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 26 May 1905 on board the SS Pretoria of the Hamburg America Line featured Striped Bass à la Meunière, Saddle of Veal, Wax Beans, and Mixed Ice Cream for dessert. The Menu, printed in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1905-11-25 SS Minneapolis Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 25 November 1905 on board the SS Minneapolis of the Atlantic Transport Line featured Prime Roast Ribs of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Fore-quarter of Lamb, Mint Sauce, and Empress Pudding for dessert.
1907-04-26 SS La Lorraine Farwell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 26 April 1907 on board the S.S La Lorraine of the CGT French Line featured Roast Fillet of Beef, Vol-au-vent Toulousaine, and Nougat Monté for dessert.
1907-06-20 SS Noordam Dinner Menu
Exquisite Vintage dinner Bill of Fare from Thursday, 20 June 1907 on board the SS Noordam of the Holland-America Line featured Filet of Beef à la Nivernais, Veal Sweetbreads with Mushrooms, and Towering Dessert Piece with Nougats. The Noordam served the Rotterdam to New York Transatlantic route. In French with English Translation.
1910-06-09 SS Caledonia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 9 June 1910 on board the TSS Caledonia of the Anchor Line featured Boiled Halibut, Hollandaise Sauce, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Baked Potatoes, and Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce for dessert.
1910-07-31 SS Hamburg Dinner Menu
Artistic Front Cover Showing the SS Hamburg and Mühlmeister & Johler, Hamburg on This Vintage Dinner Menu From Sunday, 31 July 1910 on the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg-America Line.
1912-05-16 SS Oscar II Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Thursday, 16 May 1912 on board the SS Oscar II of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Roast Duck with Potatoes, Soup of Asparagus, and Cream Cake for dessert. Bill of Fare printed in Danish and English.
1912-07-20 SS Scandinavian Dinner Menu
Rare Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Saturday, 20 July 1912 on board the TSS Scandinavian of the Allan Line featured Baked Cod - Butter Sauce, Roast Sirloin Of Beef - Horseradish, and Plum Pudding - Brandy Sauce for dessert.
1914-09-08 RMS Laconia Dinner Menu Card
This is a dinner Bill of Fare card from the steamship Laconia on a Westbound voyage from Liverpool to Boston, arriving in Boston on 8 September 1914. Although not specifically stated, this would have been the Farewell Dinner.
1914-09-23 SS Red Cross Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from 23 September 1914 on board the SS Red Cross of the Hamburg-America Line featured Boiled Salmon, Roast Sirloin of Beef au Jus, and Ice Cream for dessert.
1919-07-06 RMS Celtic Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 6 July 1919 on board the RMS Celtic of the White Star Line featured a limited Bill of Fare including Potage Brunoise, Boiled Salmon-Cucumber Hollandaise, and Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert. The reverse side contained handwritten notaions from the passenger.
1920s - SS Stavangerfjord Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Third Class Dinner Menu Card from the 1920s onboard the SS Stavangerfjord of the Norwegian-American Line featured Fried Halibut with brm. Butter, Roast Leg of Reindeer with Cream Sauce, and Coupe Africaaine for dessert. The backside featured autographs of fellow passengers.
1920-08-08 SS Frederik VIII Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Sunday, 8 August 1920 on board the SS Frederik VIII of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Frankfurter with German Potato Salad, French Marinated Beef Dish (Carbonnade de Boeuf), and Smoked Ham. A Danish Bill of Fare that emphasizes meat and cheeses to make open faced Danish sandwiches that are very common throughout Denmark and especially Copenhagen.
1922-08-10 SS President Monroe Captain's Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Captain's Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 10 August 1922 on board the SS President Monroe of the United States Lines featured Poached Halibot, Normandie, Lamb Cutlets, Dartois, and Glacé au Chocolat for dessert. A list of chief officers for this voyage was included.
1922-10-11 SS Ryndam Dinner Menu
Ornate Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 11 October 1922 on board the SS Ryndam of the Holland-America Line featured Salmon slices à la butler Apples Natural, Beef tongue braised à la Choisy, and Suchard Cake for dessert. The Menu, written in French, has been translated to English. A Music Program was included with this Menu.
1923-06-25 SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu
Vintage Cabin Class Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 25 June 1923 on board the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Boiled Striped Bass with creamed Horseradish, Roast Loin of Veal Cauliflower à la hollandaise, and Ruben Steiner Cake for dessert. A Music Program was included with the Menu.
1923-10-19 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 19 October 1923 on board the SS President Arthur of the United States Lines featured Boiled Beef Tongue à la Florentine, Roast Fresh Ham, Hollandaise, and Isabella Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
Other Dinner Menus from This Voyage:
- 1923-10-21 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 21 October 1923 featured Calf’s Head en Tortue, Roast Loin Pork Paysanne, and Sponge Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program. - 1923-10-22 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 22 October 1923 featured Patties à la Reine, Fried Lamb Tongue Tomato Sauce, and Jelly Rolls for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program. - 1923-10-23 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 23 October 1923 featured Tripe à la Viennoise, Roast Surrey Capon, Bread Sauce, and Richelieu Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program. - 1923-10-24 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 24 October 1923 featured Veal Cutlets à la Pojarski, Fricandelles aux Morilles, and Brabanter Tart for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program. - 1923-10-25 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Thursday, 25 October 1923 featured Croquettes of Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom sauce, Prague Ham à la Metternich, and Raisin Tartlets for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program. - 1923-10-27 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 27 October 1923 featured Croquettes of Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom sauce, Baked Bluefish Creole, and Linzer Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program. - 1923-10-28 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 28 October 1923 featured Sweetbread Patties à la Toulouse, Salmi of Gosling Chipolatas, and Wiener Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program. - 1923-10-29 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 29 October 1923 featured Yorkshire Ham Glace & Asparagus Tips, Chicken Croquettes Petits Pois, and Pound Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1924-05-10 SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu
Vintage Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from 10 May 1924 on board the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Mousseline, Calf’s Sweetbread à la Marachale, and Parfait Aida for dessert. The Bill of Fare was published in Danish and English and included a Music Program.
1924-08-06 RMS Andania Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 6 August 1924 on board the RMS Andania of the Cunard Line featured Fillets of Brill—Cardinal, Salmi of Duckling -- Green Peas, and Prime Ribs and Sirloin of Beef -- Horseradish.
1926-08-08 SS Orca Farwell Dinner Menu
Vintage Student-Tourist Saloon Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare and Music Program from 8 August 1926 on board the SS Orca of the RMSP featured Poached Halibut, Oyster Sauce, Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, and Vanilla Blancmange and Fruit for dessert.
1926-08-22 SS Oranje Nassau Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Post Card from 22 August 1926 on board the SS Oranje Nassau of the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company featured Suprême of Turbot à la Nantua, Leg of Roebuck à la Niçoise, and Fancy Cake for dessert.
1926-08-26 RMS Berengaria Farewell Dinner Menu
Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Thursday, August 26, 1926 the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line on a westbound voyage that arrived at New York the following day Photograph of the RMS Berengaria adorned the top Border.
1926-10-03 SS Republic Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare and Music Program from 3 October 1926 on board the SS Republic of the United States Lines featured Filet of Solo à la Doria, Saddle of Lamb, Brabant, and Profiteroles Glacé au Chocolat for dessert. This beautifully scripted Bill of Fare also listed chief officers of the ship.
1927-02-13 SS Demosthenes Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 13 February 1927 on board the SS Demosthenes of the Aberdeen Line featured Fried Sole, Tomato Sauce, Roast Sirloin of Beef & Horseradish, and Plum Tart & Cream for dessert. The reverse side contained a daily progress report of distance traveled and weather conditions.
1927-06-13 SS Regina Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Third Cabin Tourist Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 13 June 1927 on board the SS Regina of the White Star Line featured Sea Bass à la Commodore, Ribs and Sirloin of Beef Horseradish, and Pouding Baronne for dessert.
1927-09-03 RMS Caronia Farewell Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Tourist Third Class Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 3 September 1927 on board the RMS Caronia of the Cunard Line featured Roast Ribs and Sirloin of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Fried Fillet of Lemon Sole, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.
1928-01-27 SS Laurentic Gala Dinner Menu
Vintage Gala Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 27 January 1928 on board the White Star Line SS Laurentic features gala selections for that era including Salmon `'rout, Bercy, Prawns a l'Indienne and Vermont Turkey.
1928-04-08 SS Minnekahda Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Cabin Class Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Sunday, 31 March 1928 on board the SS Minnekahda of the Atlantic Transport Line featured Poached Fresh Codfish, Cream Sauce, Sauté of Duckling aux Navets, and Orange Tartlets for dessert.
1928-05-10 SS Leviathan Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 10 May 1928 on board the SS Leviathan of the United States Lines featured Reindeer Steak, Poivrade, Plovers à la Souvaroff, and Soufflé Confiture for dessert.
1928-06-15 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 15 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line features passenger annotated Bill of Fare selections offering Chicken Okra, Poached Kingfish, Homard, and Delaware Pudding. The reverse side has the Delaware Pudding recipe ingredients written out by the ship's chef.
1928-06-17 SS Albertic Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Postcard from 17 June 1928 on board the SS Albertic of the White Star Line features Broiled Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce and Consommé Cloiseul with Chancellor Pudding for Desert. The reverse side contained the Bill of Fare and Postcard (postally unused).
1928-06-18 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Monday, 18 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line featured Poached Halibut, Trouvillaise, Fore and Hind Quarters of Lamb, Mint Sauce, and Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.
1928-06-19 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 19 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic featured an image of a French Frigate of the Olden Times. Bill of Fare selections included Cream Argenteuil, Poached Brill, Shrimp Sauce, and Chocolate Pudding for dessert.
1928-06-20 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Wednesday, 20 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line. The Bill of Fare featured Cream Valencienne, Poached Turbot, Sauce Homard, and Bermuda Pudding for dessert.
1928-06-30 SS New York Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Post Card from 30 June 1928 on board the SS New York of the Hamburg America Line featured Fried Filet of Perch Pike, Roast Duckling, and Mixed Ice Cream for dessert.
1928-07-29 SS Karlsruhe Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 29 July 1928 on board the SS Karlsruhe of the North German Lloyd featured Fried English Sole, Potato Salad with Mayonnaise, Glazed Saddle of Veal, and Rice Pudding, Strawberry Sauce for dessert. Printed in German and English, the Bill of Fare included a Music Program and an announcement of a Moving Picture show later that evening.
1928-09-22 SS United States Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare and Music Program from 22 September 1928 on board the SS United States of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Fillet of Fish Vin Blanc, Roast Duck with Apple and Prunes, and Pyramid Cake for dessert.
1929-05-24 SS American Shipper Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from the SS American Shipper of the American Merchant Lines featured Broiled Fillet of Salmon, Shrimp Patties, Fricasse of Chicken with Noodles, Compote of Cherries with Rice, Prime Ribs of Beef, Saddle of Lamb, and Green Apple Pie à la Mode for dessert.
Another Dinner Bill of Fare from This Voyage:
- 1929-05-26 SS American Shipper Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 26 May 1929 featured Chicken Liver Patties, Financiere, Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, and Ice Cream with French Pastries for dessert. Included List of Executive Officers and Autographs from Seven Dinner Guests.
1929-04-21 SS American Trader Dinner Menu
Vintage dinner Bill of Fare from 21 April 1929 on board the American Trader of the American Merchant Lines featured Broiled Bluefish, Sauce Tartare, Baked Meat Pie, and for dessert, Ice Cream Melba and Assorted Pastries.
Another Dinner Bill of Fare from This Voyage:
- 1929-04-27 SS American Trader Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 27 April 1929 on board the SS American Shipper of the American Merchant Lines featured Fried Boston Sole, Anchovy Butter, Tenderloin of Beef, Braised, with Mushrooms, and French Pastry for dessert. The Bill of Fare included a list of executive officers and autographs.
1929-06-28 SS Aurania Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 28 June 1929 on board the SS Aurania of the Cunard Line featured Suprême of Brett, Cardinal, Fillets of Lake Trout, Meunière, and Petits Fours for dessert. Many autographs were included with this Menu.
1929-07-17 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 17 July 1929 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Tournedos—Mascotte, Croquette of Chicken—Maréchale, and Soufflé Pudding Suchard for dessert.
1929-11-08 SS Lapland Farewell Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 8 November 1929 on board the SS Lapland of the Red Star Line featured Fillet of Sole, Vin Blanc, Lobster Cutlets, Canopère, and Chocolate Eclairs for dessert. A page of Autographs were included in this Menu.
1930-05-20 RMS Scythia Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 20 May 1930 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Sea Bass Capetienne, Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce, and Vanilla Bavaroise for dessert. Original Owner inserted photograph of the RMS Scythia on cover of Menu.
1930-06-12 SS Stuttgart Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from 12 June 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd featured Boiled Striped Bass, Roast Vierland Duck, and Vanilla Ice Cream, Sponge Pastry for dessert.
1930-07-19 RMS Ascania Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 19 July 1930 on board the RMS Ascania of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Hollandaise, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Victoria Pudding for dessert.
1930-08-12 SS Duchess of Atholl Farewell Dinner Menu Card
Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from the SS Duchess of Atholl of the Canadian Pacific for Tuesday, 12 August 1930 Tourist Third Cabin Passengers. Bill of Fare featured Fillet of Whiting, Salmi of Duckling and Prime Roast Beef.
1930-08-16 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 16 August 1930 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Halibut—Sauce Duglere, Roast Haunch of Mutton—Onion Sauce, and Diplomat Pudding for dessert.
1930-08-21 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 21 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Boiled Salmon, Cucumber Tartare, Bouchées de Homard, and Plum Pudding-Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert.
1930-08-24 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Sunday, 24 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Prime Ribs & Sirloin of Beef — Yorkshire Pudding, Quarters of Lamb - Mint Sauce, and Plum Pudding-Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert.
1930-08-23 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Saturday, 23 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Shoulder & Haunch of Mutton—Red Currant Jelly, Roast Duckling—Savory & Apple Sauce, and Bachelor Pudding for dessert.
1930-09-06 SS Seydlitz Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from 6 September 1930 on board the SS Seydlitz of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd featured Filet Mignon, French Fried Potatoes, Ham in Burgundy, and Strawberry Ice-Cream with Wafers for dessert.
1930-09-28 SS Stuttgart Get-Together Dinner Menu
Vintage Get-Together Dinner Menu from 28 September 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the North German Lloyd featured Grilled Rhine Salmon, Larded Tenderloin of Beef with Gravy, and Frankfort Pudding, Claret Sauce for dessert.
1930-10-27 SS President Jackson Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 27 October 1930 on board the SS President Jackson of the American Mail Line featured Poached Black Cod, Normande Sauce, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus with Browned Potatoes, and Cottage Pudding, Lemon Sauce for dessert. The back of the Bill of Fare includes a route map for the ships of the American Mail Line.
1931-02-24 TSS California Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 24 February 1931 on board the TSS California of the Anchor Line featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Riche, Fried Fillet of Flounder, Sauce Tartare, and Soufflé Pudding, Chamois for dessert. Events for the Evening were included with the Menu.
1931-07-07 SS George Washington Farewell Dinner Menu
Stately Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare and Musical Program, complete with a photograph of the dinner guests for this 7 July 1931 meal on board the SS George Washington of the United States Lines. Includes Photo of Dinner Guest at Farewell Gala.
1932-06-15 SS Europa Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 15 June 1932 on board the SS Europa of the North German Lloyd featured Yorkshire Ham in Rhine Wine Metternich, Suprême of Chicken Maryland, and Nesselrode Pudding, Currant Sauce for dessert. The Bill of Fare was printed in both German and English.
1932-06-17 SS De Grasse Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from 17 June 1932 on board the SS De Grasse of the CGT French Line featured Red Snapper Nantua Sauce, Poached Eggs Cardinal, and Gabrielle Ice Cream for dessert.
1932-06-25 SS American Banker Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 25 June 1932 on board the SS American Banker of the American Merchant Lines featured Boiled Halibut with Sauce Hollandaise, Filet Steak with Mushrooms, and Peach Melba for dessert.
1933-07-02 SS Hamburg Dinner Menu
Vintage Main Meal Bill of Fare from 2 July 1933 on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line featured Philadelphia Pepper Pot, Steckrübenmus - German Style Ribs, and Vienna's macro-cake for dessert. In German with English Translation.
1933-08-09 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu
Exceptional cover graphics define this Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from 9 August 1933 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line that featured Hot and Cold Consomme, Roast Turkey, and Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert. While the Bill of Fare selections were limited, the variety show featured artists from Ziegfield Follies, R.K.O. Vauderville and Beaux Arts Club.
1933-11-22 SS Washington Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 22 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Veal Tenderloin, Mouquin Style, Vichied Loin of Pork, Périgord Sauce, and Fruit Jell-O, Whipped Cream for dessert.
Other Dinner Menus From This Voyage:
1933-11-24 SS Washington Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Cabin Class Dinner Menu from 24 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Tournedo with Sauce Madeira, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus, and Neopolitan Ice Cream for dessert.
1933-11-25 SS Washington Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from 25 November 1933 featured Boiled Red Snapper, Sauce Américaine, Double Entrecôte, Lyonnaise, and Tutti Frutti Ice Cream for dessert.
1933-11-26 SS Washington Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Cabin Farewell Dinner Menu from 26 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Smoked Ox Tongue with Sauce Florentine, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus, and Plum Pudding with Sabayon Sauce for dessert.
1934-04-07 SS President Harding Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Saturday, 7 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Calf’s Head en Tortue, Baked Mackerel, Mexicaine, and FeaturedDessert for dessert. The reverse side contained weather notations by the passengers.
Another Dinner Bill of Fare From This Voyage:
- 1934-04-13 SS President Harding Dinner Menu
Vintage Third Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Friday, 13 April 1934 featured Lamb Stew à la Bretonne, Roast Beef au Jus, and Chocolate Pudding, Vanilla Sauce for dessert.
1934-04-12 SS President Harding Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 12 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Fried Plaice, Meunière, Baked Irish Ham, and Neapolitan Ice Cream for dessert. The Bill of Fare included the Credo for the United States Lines.
1934-07-24 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Elegant Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 24 July 1934 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured Fresh Sole Sauté, Meunière - Potato Salad, Râgout Financière en Cassolette, Fleurons , and Soufflé Mercedes for dessert. The four page Bill of Fare included a Musical Program.
1935-02-16 SS President Jackson Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 16 February 1935 on board the SS President Jackson of the American Mail Line featured Poached Red Snapper, Mustard Sauce, Yeoung Chow Wor Mein, Canton Style, and Boston Cream Pie for dessert.
1935-04-12 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 12 April 1935 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured Fried Filet of Lemon Sole, Sauce Cavour, Stuffed Egg à la Parisienne - Fried Parsley, and Crêpes Parisienne for dessert. The Bill of Fare included a Musical Program.
1935-04-13 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from 13 April 1935 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured a very extensive selection including Lobster à la Newburg, Chester Straws, Fresh Ox Tongue, Sauce Polonaise, and Cheese Soufflé for dessert. A musical program accompanied this Menu.
1935-04-20 SS Georgic Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 20 April 1935 on board the SS Georgic of the Cunard White Star Line featured Fricandelles à l’Allemande, Tournedos of Beef, St. Laurent, and Pouding Wilhelmina for dessert.
1936-12-29 SS Scharnhorst Dinner Menu
Very Rare Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 29 December 1936 on board the SS Scharnhorst of the North German Lloyd featured Fried Frog’s Legs Casanova, Entre Côte garnished with Vegetables, Sauce Colbert, and Ice Cup Venus for dessert. This Nazi Steamship of the Third Reich had a short service life spanning four years.
1938-08-18 SS Georgic Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 18 August 1938 on board the SS Georgic of the Cunard White Star Line featured Deep Sea Scallops, Sauce Rector, Croquettes à la Reine, and Coupe Danicheff for dessert.
1938-08-22 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu
Vintage "Get Together" Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 22 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Halibut, Sauce Crevette, Paupiette of Beef, Portugaise, and Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.
1938-08-24 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Wednesday, 24 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard White Star featured Duckling Cutlets, Clamart, Roast Quarters of Lamb, Mint Sauce, and Neapolitan and Vanilla Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.
1938-08-25 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Thursday, 25 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Fillet of Flounder, Meunière, Prime Sirloin and Ribs of Beef, Horseradish, and Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.
1938-08-26 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Friday, 26 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Halibut, Ménagère, Entrecote Steak, Crisp Onions, and Seville Pudding for dessert.
1938-08-27 RMS Franconia Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 27 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Salmon, Lobster Sauce, Fried Filet of Sole au Citron, and Bavarois à la Russe for dessert.
1933-09-06 RMS Franconia Farewell Dinner Menu
The "Pirate" Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from the Depression Era Cunard Line Franconia featured Tournedos -- Tourangelle, Calf's Head, Prime Sirloin & Ribs of Beef, and Roast Quail.
1933-09-18 SS Montcalm Carnival Dinner Menu
Vintage Carnival Dinner Bill of Fare from 18 September 1933 on board the SS Montcalm of the Canadian Pacific CPOS featured Poached Turbot, Hollandaise Sauce, Prime Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.
1933-11-07 RMS Aquitania Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 7 November 1933 on board the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Codfish -- Oyster Sauce, Croquettes of Veal and Ham, and Plum Pudding for dessert. Two Pages of autographs accompanied this Menu.
1934-06-29 SS American Farmer Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from the SS American Farmer of the American Merchant Lines featured Long Island Duckling, Spaghetti à la Caruso and Prime Rib of Beef with Chocolate Eclairs for dessert. Included handwritten substitution of Wax Beans for Broccoli in Cream.
1935-08-22 RMS Asturias Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare and Music Program from 22 August 1935 on board the RMS Asturias of the Royal Mail Lines featured Scotch Grouse, Smithane, Braised York Ham au Madère, and Canapé Charlemagne for dessert.
1936-09-23 RMS Aquitania Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 23 September 1935 on board the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line featured Supreme of Brill - Vin Blanc, Veal Pöjarskies, and Plum Pudding -- Brandy Sauce for dessert. The Bill of Fare included autographs and great graphics and lyrics for the song "Auld Lang Syne."
1936-05-25 SS Dunluce Castle Dinner Menu
Rare Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from 25 May 1936 on board the SS Dunluce Castle of the Union-Castle Line featured Mignon of Beef Benjamin, Supreme of Turbot, Sauce Riche, and Junket aux Fraises Chantilly for dessert.
1936-09-05 SS Bergensfjord Dinner Menu
Vintage Third Class Dinner Bill of Fare from 5 September 1936 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Baked Filet of Fish with Tomatoe Sauce, Roast Goose with Red Cabbage, and Crocan Ice Cream with Crackers for dessert.
1935-09-10 SS Montclare Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 10 September 1936 on board the SS Montclare of the Canadian Pacific featured Fillet of Beef Roasted, Dubarry, Macedoine au Beurre, and Smyrna Pudding for dessert. The Bill of Fare contained two pages of autographs from fellow passengers.
1937-03-11 SS Hamburg Dinner Menu
Elegant Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Thursday, 11 March 1937 on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line featured Fried Fillet of Haddock Meunière, Râgout of Tongue with Mushrooms and Dumplings, Risotto, and Cannelons with Whipped Cream for dessert. Printed in German and English, the Bill of Fare included a Music Program.
1937-07-18 SS Bremen Dinner Menu
Elegant, Large Format, Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from 18 July 1937 on board the SS Bremen of the North German Lloyd featured Live Boiled Lobster, Mayonnaise Sauce, Vol-au-Vent Toulousaine, and Crepes Valentine for dessert. The Bill of Fare was printed in German and English with an brief history on the back cover about the 80th Anniversary of the Norddeutschen Lloyd Bremen.
1937-07-28 SS Bremen Dinner Menu
Graphically Superior Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 28 July 1937 on board the SS Bremen of the North German Lloyd featured Mignon Fillet Helder, Suprême of Chicken Armagnac, and Soufflé Camargo for dessert. The story of Neuschwanstein Castle is printed on the back of the Menu.
1937-07-30 SS Bremen Dinner Menu
Superior Graphics adorn this Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 30 July 1937 on board the SS Bremen of the North German Lloyd featured expansive array of food including Boiled North Sea Turbot, Melted Butter or Sauce Vénitienne, Grenadins of Veal Diable Rouge, and Crêpes Georgette for dessert. Printed in German and English, the back cover offered a short essay on Leipzig the Monument of the Battle of the Nations.
1937-08-08 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 8 August 1937 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fillets of Sole Chesterfield, Chicken Halibut, Sauce Victoria, and Régence Pudding for dessert.
1937-10-13 SS Europa Jubilee Farewell Jubilee Dinner Menu
Vintage Third Class Farewell Jubilee Dinner Bill of Fare from 13 October 1937 on board the SS Europa of the Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen (North German Lloyd) featured Smoked Westphalian Ham, Boiled Kennebec Salmon, Sauce Hollandaise, and Vanilla and Chocolate Ice-Cream for dessert.
1938-09-17 SS Bergensfjord Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 17 September 1938 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Filet of Flounder sauce Mousseline, Roast Grouse with Cream Sauce, and Petit Fours for dessert.
1938-09-18 SS Monarch of Bermuda Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from 18 September 1938 on board the SS Monarch of Bermuda of the Furness Bermuda Line featured Noisette of Lamb, Fleuriste, Roast Stuffed Long Island Duckling Apple Sauce, and Parfait Victoria for dessert.
1939-05-07 RMS Lancastria Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 7 May 1939 on board the RMS Lancastria of the Cunard White Star featured Fried Chicken. Honey Glazed Pineapple, Grenadins of Veal with Noodles, and Fresh Pears Flambés for dessert.
1939-11-30 SS Statendam Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Bill of Fare from Thursday, 30 November 1939 on board the RMS Statendam of the Holland-America Line featured Roast Boneless Saddle of Lamb, Roast Hare with Apple Sauce, and Mixed Compote for dessert.
1948-07-23 SS Veendam Dinner Menu
Graphically beautiful Vintage First Class Dinner Bill of Fare from Friday, 23 July 1948 on board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line featured Braised Escalops of Sweetbread, Toulousaine, Glazed Ballotine of Veal, Princesse, and Galettes Viennoise for dessert.
1948-07-24 SS Veendam Dinner Menu
Elegant Vintage First Class Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 24 July 1948 on board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line featured Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus, Calf's Tongue, Italienne sauce, and Tartelettes Pensé for dessert.
1948-07-28 SS Veendam Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare with exceptional graphics from Wednesday, 28 July 1948 on board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line featured Vol-au-Vent à la Toulouse, Roast Long Island Duckling, and Galettes MacMahon for dessert.
1949-08-05 SS Empress of France Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 5 August 1949 on board the SS Empress of France of the Canadian Pacific featured Poached Suprême of Turbot, Mousseline Sauce, Ribs of Beef Roasted, Horseradish Cream, and Pineapple Pudding for dessert.
1949-08-28 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 28 August 1949 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard White Star Line featured Fried Filet of Sole, Anglaise, Roast Chicken, Chipolata Sauce, and Plum Pudding, Sweet Sauce for dessert.
1949-10-25 SS Empress of France Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 25 October 1949 on board the SS Empress of France of the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services featured Aubergines, Sauté Italienne, Roast Brome Lake Duckling, Savory Sauce and Apple Sauce, and Bombe Vanille for dessert.
1949-11-14 SS Veendam Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage First Class Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 14 November 1949 on board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line featured Filet Mignon Sauté, Beauharnaise, Fillet of English Sole au Vin Blanc, and Petits Fours Gourmandises for dessert.
1950-06-29 M.S. Gripsholm Farewell Dinner Menu
Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from the M.S. Gripsholm of the Swedish American Line for Thursday, 29 June 1950 featured Pheasant à la Louis XVI and Fillet of English Sole Maison D'or.
1950-09-30 SS Stavangerfjord Dinner Menu
A Setesdal, Norway Folk Costume adornes the cover of this Vintage First Class Dinner Bill of Fare from 30 September 1950 on board the SS Stavangerfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Boiled Redfish with Egg-butter, Roast Leg of Reindeer with Cream sauce, and Vanilla pudding for dessert. The Bill of Fare was published in Norwegian and English.
1951-05-12 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 12 May 1951 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard White Star Line featured Supreme of Halibut, Cardinal, Medaillon of Veal, Milanaise, and Plum Pudding, Rum Sauce for dessert.
1951-05-23 SS Nieuw Amsterdam Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Cabin Class Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 23 May 1951 on board the SS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line featured Medaillon of Salmon Bonaparte, Fried Steak, Bearnaise Sauce, and Frozen Smiles for dessert.
1952-05-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 11 May 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Poached Halibut, Marguery, Braised American Ham, Madeire, and Pears Belle Hélène for dessert. Autographs from felow passengers were included.
1952-06-18 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu
Extensive Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 18 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Bitock à la Russe , Rack of Lamb. Mascotte, and Soufflé Mercédès for dessert.
1952-06-19 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Thursday, 19 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard White Star Line featured Suprême of Turbot, Véronique, Pigeon en Cocotte, Polonaise, and Pineapple Soufflé for dessert.
1952-08-11 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 11 August 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Baked Bradenham Ham, Florentine, Roast Stuffed Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Orange Pudding for dessert. This Bill of Fare included "Yearbook" style autographs and well wishies from fellow passengers.
1952-12-04 MS Italia Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from 4 December 1952 on board the MS Italia of the Home Lines featured Fillet of Boston Sole Cardinal, Braised Prime Ribs of Beef, and Strawberry Ice Cream for dessert.
1952-12-05 MS Italia Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 5 December 1952 on board the MS Italia of the Home Lines featured Roast Mount Vernon Turkey, Fillet of Kennebec Salmon in Chablis with Crawfish tails, and Ice Bomb 'Fortuna' for dessert.
1953-03-15 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 15 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Sirloin Steak, Sauce Choron, Ham Slice, Glazed Pineapple, and Soufflé Printanier for dessert.
1953-03-28 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 28 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Poached Turbot. Sauce Riche, Braised Calf's Sweetbreads, St. Cloud, and Charlotte Russe for dessert.
1953-03-29 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 29 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Poached Fillet of Plaice, Sauce Vin Blanc, Veal and Ham Croquettes. Périgourdine, and Almond Sponge Pudding for dessert.
1953-03-30 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 30 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fried Fillet of Flounder and Lemon, Calf's Head, Vinaigrette, and Peach Shortcake for dessert.
1953-04-01 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 1 April 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Suprême of Turbot, Arlequin, Velouté Agnès Sorel, and Peach Melba for dessert. A page of autographs from fellow passengers was included.
1953-06-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 14 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Risotto à la Grecque, Calf’s Feet en Tortue, and Blueberry Sundae for dessert.
1953-06-15 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 15 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Vol au Vent à la Reine, Baked Cloved Ham, Marsala, and Pineapple Royale for dessert. Autographs of fellow passengers accompany this Menu.
1953-07-21 SS Stavangerfjord Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 21 July 1953 on board the SS Stavangerfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Boiled Norwegian Salmon Parsley Butter, Roast Ptarmigan Cream Sauce Compote, and Pyramide Cake for dessert. The Cover included autographs from fellow passengers.
1954-08-10 SS America Captain's Dinner Menu
Large Format Vintage Captain's Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 10 August 1954 on board the SS America of the United States lines featured Lobster à la Newburg, Grilled Choice T-Bone Steak, Sauce Bercy, and Compote: Preserved Black Bing Cherries for dessert. The Bill of Fare includes autographs and statements by the guests.
1955-06-08 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 8 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Roast Ribs and Sirloin of Beef, Hominy Fritters, Horseradish Cream, Poached Fresh Gaspe Salmon, Cucumber, Parsley Sauce, and Printanière Pudding for dessert.
1955-06-10 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Friday, 10 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Braised Calf's Sweetbreads, Maintenon, Roast Duckling, Savory and Apple Sauce, and Coupe Edna May for dessert.
1955-06-11 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare Card from Saturday, 11 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Roast Leg, Loin and Shoulder of Lamb. Mint Sauce and Jelly, Roast Young Tom Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Meringue Glace Chantilly for dessert.
1955-06-12 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu
Colorful Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Sunday, 12 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Pied de veau Vinaigrette, Roast Milk-Fed Chicken Financière, and Coupe aux Fraises for dessert.
1955-06-13 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from 13 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Tete de Veau, Américaine, Creamed Chicken on Waffle Cake, and Cardinal Pudding, Sweet Sauce for dessert. The cover is a painting of the Cunard Building in Liverpool.
1955-07-21 RMS Scythia Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 21 July 1955 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Contre Filet of Beef, Demi-Glace, Poached Turbot, Hollandaise, and Gateau Au Revoir for dessert.
1957-08-24 TSS New York Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from 24 August 1957 on board the TSS New York of the Greek Line featured Poached Deep Sea Scallops Creole, Sirloin Steak with Pan Gravy, and Stawberry Short Cake for dessert.
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