Food certainly is a crucial ingredient of the cruise experience, but there's no simple answer.
I once suggested to my brother, for instance, that he try the lime pancakes on his Windstar ship - the upscale line is known for its creative cuisine. Friends of mine had raved about them, and the citrus twist always intrigued me. But after his sailing, my brother described the fancy flapjacks as the worst things he ever tasted. So much for opinions. When it comes to food, all galleys are not created equal.