I've dined at both restaurants. As someone else mentioned, Sterlings was a sectioned off part of the Horizon court on one ship (can't remeber which) and the experience was OK but not great. The Crown Grill on the Emerald (we were there last February) was so good that we went back a second night. The reasons for ourpreference ran right across the board: ambiance, quality and choices of food, level of service . . . you will enjoy it! By the way, the Italian resaurant was also excellent.