imaboo Posted August 26, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 26, 2010 So I was just talking with DH. I was explaining to him that he could order multiple plates containing lobster on elegant nights in the MDR (he loves lobster - lol). He then asks me, "so can I order extra lobster in the Steakhouse?". I didn't have an answer for him. Those of you who have eaten in the steakhouse - is extra lobster an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueG Posted August 26, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 26, 2010 No. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmCruiserNC Posted August 26, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 26, 2010 We ate in the steakhouse twice on our last cruise -- and while it's true that you can't order multiple entrees, the portions are MUCH bigger for all of the courses. I'm a 200+ pound bodybuilder and I could barely finish my meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted August 26, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted August 26, 2010 We ate in the steakhouse twice on our last cruise -- and while it's true that you can't order multiple entrees, the portions are MUCH bigger for all of the courses. I'm a 200+ pound bodybuilder and I could barely finish my meal. LOL - I read your post to hubby. He laughed and said "Well that should be sufficient then" *giggle* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig414 Posted August 26, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The food is plentiful and delicious. Knowing Carnival as I do you could probably order double and triple everything and they might send it out. We are fully satisfied and joyous after our Steakhouse meal. To me it's a little crass. Enjoy the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujobie Posted August 26, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2010 No double portions, but he can order one 24 oz. Porterhouse. Here's the rest of the menu.. http://www.carnival.com/cms/Static_Templates/MyReservation/images/SL_SC_Menu_508.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted August 26, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted August 26, 2010 To me it's a little crass. I agree, it is a little crass. I mean, if you went to a regular restaurant, you wouldn't be able to ask for more without paying extra. He asked and I didn't know the answer for sure - now I do :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmCruiserNC Posted August 26, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2010 LOL - I read your post to hubby. He laughed and said "Well that should be sufficient then" *giggle* He will definitely get plenty to eat -- they start by giving you a great assortment of breads with a variety of interesting butters and tampenades and an "amuse bouche" courtesy of the chef. I had a large bowl of AMAZING lobster bisque, a big caesar salad tossed tableside, a 24-oz porterhouse with mushrooms, creamed spinach and wasabi mashed potatoes, ALL THREE sauces for the steak and a ridiculously large slice of the citrus cheesecake. Add to that all of the food my wife ordered but couldn't finish and I waddled out of the restaurant like the prize-winning Porksville Porkette! Absolutely fantastic food and exceptional service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted August 26, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted August 26, 2010 He will definitely get plenty to eat -- they start by giving you a great assortment of breads with a variety of interesting butters and tampenades and an "amuse bouche" courtesy of the chef. I had a large bowl of AMAZING lobster bisque, a big caesar salad tossed tableside, a 24-oz porterhouse with mushrooms, creamed spinach and wasabi mashed potatoes, ALL THREE sauces for the steak and a ridiculously large slice of the citrus cheesecake. Add to that all of the food my wife ordered but couldn't finish and I waddled out of the restaurant like the prize-winning Porksville Porkette! Absolutely fantastic food and exceptional service. Mmmmm - I love lobster bisque! I am looking forward to the experience now more than ever. DH's response - "Wow, that's astounding" Thank you for your input CalmCruiserNC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted August 26, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted August 26, 2010 No double portions, but he can order one 24 oz. Porterhouse. Here's the rest of the menu.. http://www.carnival.com/cms/Static_Templates/MyReservation/images/SL_SC_Menu_508.pdf Thanks for the menu link kujobie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig414 Posted August 26, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I agree, it is a little crass. I mean, if you went to a regular restaurant, you wouldn't be able to ask for more without paying extra. He asked and I didn't know the answer for sure - now I do :) I like to see that you agree. In the MDR, the double order is way less crass IMO, as long as you don't over do it. To me surf and turf is cool. Ordering 4 shrimp cocktail is piggish. You and he will LOVE the Steakhouse. We now go twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted August 26, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I like to see that you agree. In the MDR, the double order is way less crass IMO, as long as you don't over do it. To me surf and turf is cool. Ordering 4 shrimp cocktail is piggish. You and he will LOVE the Steakhouse. We now go twice. After reading the menu link posted by kujobie, I think we will probably go twice too. If not by his choice, then by mine - lol. I can see many things I love to eat on the menu. I believe this is not going to be a "weight-loss" experience - lmao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmCruiserNC Posted August 26, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2010 One last note -- the steakhouses do get booked to capacity quite often, so be sure to make your reservations online ASAP -- and remember that you can cancel without penalty 24 hours prior to your reservation time in case you change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted August 26, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted August 26, 2010 One last note -- the steakhouses do get booked to capacity quite often, so be sure to make your reservations online ASAP -- and remember that you can cancel without penalty 24 hours prior to your reservation time in case you change your mind. Yup - we're booked for one night already. I'm thinking of passing up the 2nd elegant night for the steakhouse as well. Thanks for the heads-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbay-eh Posted August 26, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2010 After reading the menu link posted by kujobie, I think we will probably go twice too. If not by his choice, then by mine - lol. I can see many things I love to eat on the menu. I believe this is not going to be a "weight-loss" experience - lmao. When you do go make sure to order the chocolate sampler if you are a chocolate lover - it is to die for. The lamb is also awesome. It is one of the few places that have done my steak blue rare to perfection. Oh, I envy you - enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujobie Posted August 26, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2010 One last note -- the steakhouses do get booked to capacity quite often, so be sure to make your reservations online ASAP -- and remember that you can cancel without penalty 24 hours prior to your reservation time in case you change your mind. I don't believe this to be true. We usually go once or twice each cruise and have always been able to get the day and time we wanted. And usually there are empty tables when we are there. I suppose every cruise is different and there may be busy times, but we've never experienced that. We're booking online for our upcoming cruise, but only because it's convenient, so we don't have to worry about it when we board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmCruiserNC Posted August 26, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I don't believe this to be true. We usually go once or twice each cruise and have always been able to get the day and time we wanted. And usually there are empty tables when we are there. I suppose every cruise is different and there may be busy times, but we've never experienced that. We're booking online for our upcoming cruise, but only because it's convenient, so we don't have to worry about it when we board. I brought it up because we were told the steakhouse was completely booked when we tried to eat there a third time on our Splendor cruise, so I wanted the OP to be safe rather than sorry. It's easier to make reservations and then cancel them if necessary than gamble that there might be no opportunity available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boandmeg Posted August 26, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 26, 2010 we would LOVE to try the steakhouse for our upcoming cruise, but would like to go on the nights that the MDR is serving something that we could live without. lol!! Is there a way to find out the menu at the MDR for the week when you first board the ship? There's always something i like in the MDR, but obviously, on some nights, i like the choices better than others. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesclaire Posted August 26, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 26, 2010 we would LOVE to try the steakhouse for our upcoming cruise, but would like to go on the nights that the MDR is serving something that we could live without. lol!! Is there a way to find out the menu at the MDR for the week when you first board the ship? There's always something i like in the MDR, but obviously, on some nights, i like the choices better than others. Thanks! I came across this link in another thread a few weeks ago. My understanding is that the menu is pretty standard on all ships. I'm approaching my first cruise so I can't confirm this. https://www.bookccl.com/irman/bookccl/sections/shipboard/DinnerDesserts_master.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesclaire Posted August 26, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I came across this link in another thread a few weeks ago. My understanding is that the menu is pretty standard on all ships. I'm approaching my first cruise so I can't confirm this. https://www.bookccl.com/irman/bookccl/sections/shipboard/DinnerDesserts_master.html That one seems to not be coming up so you can try this one http://www.zydecocruiser.com/menus/Menus_D_1-7.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconIsGood Posted August 26, 2010 #21 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I have ordered 2 appetizers; they were fine with it... Didn’t do 2 entrees, thought that may be pushing it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted August 26, 2010 #22 Share Posted August 26, 2010 So I was just talking with DH. I was explaining to him that he could order multiple plates containing lobster on elegant nights in the MDR (he loves lobster - lol). He then asks me, "so can I order extra lobster in the Steakhouse?". I didn't have an answer for him. Those of you who have eaten in the steakhouse - is extra lobster an option? Just remember, even in the Steakhouse the lobster tail is Rock/Caribbean Lobster, not Maine. The only Maine Lobster is in the Lobster Ravioli they offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinAllen Posted August 26, 2010 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2010 we would LOVE to try the steakhouse for our upcoming cruise, but would like to go on the nights that the MDR is serving something that we could live without. lol!! Is there a way to find out the menu at the MDR for the week when you first board the ship? There's always something i like in the MDR, but obviously, on some nights, i like the choices better than others. Thanks! My wife and I always go talk to the Maitre D' when we board and ask to see the menu for the week so we can decide which night to eat in the Steakhouse. On more than one occasion, the Maitre D' gave us his suggestion on which night to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted August 26, 2010 #24 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Just remember, even in the Steakhouse the lobster tail is Rock/Caribbean Lobster, not Maine. The only Maine Lobster is in the Lobster Ravioli they offer. Mr Heald disagrees with you: MrPete Asked: John….Please respond. What kind of lobster is served in the Steakhouse? Is it different if it’s served as an entree or part of the surf and turf? Specifically, is it cold water/warm water, Maine or otherwise, depending on the dish? Thanks! John Says: Hello MrPete The Chef tells me we serve cold water Maine lobster for all the dishes at the Steakhouse. I have never had it because I can’t say “no” to the Porterhouse. Best wishes John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted August 26, 2010 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2010 No. Sorry.Well, yes, you can, but it will cost you an additional $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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