bigque Posted July 22, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I am looking at making a reservation for chops on my upcoming cruise. I don't mind paying but what I would like to know is how is the food compared to eating in the MDR? Is it more for the atmospshere or do they have specialty items on the menu there that are not on the menu in the MDR? I want to try it out as Chops was not on the last cruise I was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover15 Posted July 22, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2010 The food is much better and there are many items on the menu that are not on the MDR menu. The Filet is awesome, my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbowe5 Posted July 22, 2010 #3 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I am looking at making a reservation for chops on my upcoming cruise. I don't mind paying but what I would like to know is how is the food compared to eating in the MDR? Is it more for the atmospshere or do they have specialty items on the menu there that are not on the menu in the MDR? I want to try it out as Chops was not on the last cruise I was on. The food is waaaayyy better in Chops - steaks are fantastic and the mushroom soup is the business!! But, if there is a Portofino on the ship, I would always reserve that instead ...... hey who am I kidding, I'd reserve both!!!:) BTW - RCI - get rid of Giovanni's on Allure and replace it with Portofino's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella1031 Posted July 22, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I loved Chops, we ate there on our cruise this past November and have it booked for our cruise in September. The food is way better than the MDR and if you go, GET THE SHRIMP/CRAB CAKES APPETIZER!!! I would pay $25 just to go in there and eat those...they are awesome!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma5 Posted July 22, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 22, 2010 My DH and I enjoyed our meal at Chops. The food is much better than the MDR. It was a pleasant experience and we plan on booking it again on or next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muushka Posted July 22, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hmmmm. Chops it is! Tell me, do men wear jacket and tie in this venue? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer1966 Posted July 22, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hmmmm. Chops it is! Tell me, do men wear jacket and tie in this venue? Thanks! I wear dockers and a golf shirt or a button down. Some do wear ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muushka Posted July 22, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Thank you. I read where it was smart casual, with tie and jacket. But collared shirt and dockers would be great. I will tell my husband NO SUIT!! (No we don't plan on formal nights ;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingDeanna Posted July 22, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Does anyone have a pic of a steak served in Chops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted July 22, 2010 #10 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I wore sport coat over casual dress shirt, no tie and that seemed to be the norm for guys. We liked Portofino better but there's a lot more variety of steak at Chops. Chops Menu ( from RCI site) Don't drool on the keyboard. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbasset Posted July 22, 2010 #11 Share Posted July 22, 2010 We always thought we weren't paying additional to eat on the ship when there are so many options in the dining room. Well, we tried Chops and loved it and even booked another night! We mentioned it to someone who said their friends had the same attitude about not paying more--- well, they tried it and went along with their friends and loved it so much they booked it several more nights! The food and service is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhumpe Posted July 22, 2010 #12 Share Posted July 22, 2010 We love Chops and dine on a 7 day cruise at least twice or three times. Try it and you will be hooked. Diamond Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muushka Posted July 22, 2010 #13 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I wore sport coat over casual dress shirt, no tie and that seemed to be the norm for guys. We liked Portofino better but there's a lot more variety of steak at Chops. Chops Menu ( from RCI site) Don't drool on the keyboard. ;) Well, that might be an option to bringing down the whole suit thing. Thanks :) PS I drooled. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted July 22, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I wore sport coat over casual dress shirt, no tie and that seemed to be the norm for guys. We liked Portofino better but there's a lot more variety of steak at Chops. Chops Menu ( from RCI site) Don't drool on the keyboard. ;) Thanks for that menu link! Reservation is made and you owe me a keyboard....For causing me to drool on it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 22, 2010 #15 Share Posted July 22, 2010 And remember if you're too full for dessert they will plate it for you to go...great late night snack..:p;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmacruiser418 Posted July 22, 2010 #16 Share Posted July 22, 2010 my opionion of chops is it's fantastic! I would go every night if my DH would let me. yes it costs more, but I think of it as a frill and love cruising enough that to keep the costs down the food quality might be a lot less because of the cost. if a couple went 6 nights it would be $300 for those nights. that seems great to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted July 23, 2010 #17 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Sorry about the keyboards. :D I agree on the cost thing and the "why pay extra" attitudes. My parents, who are payig for next cruise (there goes the inheritance:)) are really sticklers for not paying "extra" for anything. I've already mentioned the Serenade has both Chops and Portofino but they really want to just do MDR because, "that's good enough and already paid for." Thing is I was going to try to get my two brothers and their wives to maybe set a schedule where we can take Mom & Dad "out" (and pay for them) as couples on three nights. Not only does this give us one-on-one couple time with them but also rotate with the other brother and wife in the MDR. And four nights all together as a group. For about the cost of taking them to Applebees or similar we get a great meal in a quiet elegant setting. Also a great way to thank them for the trip. I think after the first night they would be hooked. Maybe I should show them the menus too. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Ginger" Posted August 17, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2010 We have only cruised with Royal Caribbean once and that was on Granduer of the Sea but we have cruised alot with Disney. Disney Cruise lines has Palo's an adult only, pay as you dine, reservations only, dining option. My DH and I love it at Palo, the service is always outstanding, the food is just out of this world. They offer a brunch that is to die for and a High Tea, O.K. enough praising them. My question is when dining at Chops Grill can you request more than one entree, I've noticed while reading the few reviews I've seen that no one says they tried the Salmon, the Filet and the Lamb. And I've read that the $25. pp charge includes the tip too, is that true? I'm sure the food is so much better because the chief is cooking for a few people at one time he's not cooking in mess quantities. Thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 17, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2010 The food is what USED to be served in the MDR, without an extra charge! Yes...it's good. Is it worth an extra $40-$50 for 2? Try it, and see! The fee does include the tip. It actually IS the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted August 17, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2010 The food is what USED to be served in the MDR, without an extra charge! Yes...it's good. Is it worth an extra $40-$50 for 2? Try it, and see!The fee does include the tip. It actually IS the tip! NO......IT.......IS.......NOT. Cut it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 17, 2010 #21 Share Posted August 17, 2010 The food is what USED to be served in the MDR, without an extra charge! Yes...it's good. Is it worth an extra $40-$50 for 2? Try it, and see!The fee does include the tip. It actually IS the tip! Here we go again.........:rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoyakking Posted August 18, 2010 #22 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Does anyone have a pic of a steak served in Chops? Here you go. taken after I had eaten half of it and desert was oh so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted August 18, 2010 #23 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Chops is wonderful! Read away: Part 8: Chops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingDeanna Posted August 18, 2010 #24 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Here you go.[ATTACH]165759[/ATTACH] taken after I had eaten half of itand desert was oh so good. [ATTACH]165761[/ATTACH] Thank you thank you thank you!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Orchid Posted August 18, 2010 #25 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Here are some pictures from when we ate at Chop's on Independence of the Seas! 1. Roasted Rack of Lamb 2. Petit Filet Mignon 3. A dessert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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