twopats Posted March 1, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) For a special birthday dinner on the Allure, which would folks recommend.....Samba or Chops? We are not steak lovers so that is the problem as both restaurants seem to specialize in beef. Trish Edited March 3, 2014 by Help@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted March 1, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) For a special birthday dinner on the Allure, which would folks recommend.....Sambo's or Chops? We are not steak lovers so that is the problem as both restaurants seem to specialize in beef. TrishIf you are not steak lovers, why are you focusing on the two beef places? Consider Central Park 150 or Chef's Table. While those have pretty much a fixed menu, they will include a number items in addition to beef. Also consider Giovanni's or Izumi. Thom {Wow - I actually beat Bob to the typewriter} Edited March 1, 2014 by TravelerThom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 1, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 1, 2014 For a special birthday dinner on the Allure, which would folks recommend.....Sambo's or Chops? We are not steak lovers so that is the problem as both restaurants seem to specialize in beef. Trish I'd consider Giovanni's Table also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbond Posted March 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Sambo's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopats Posted March 1, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Sambo's? Oops...Samba's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted March 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 1, 2014 If it is only a choice between Chops or Samba, I would choose Chops, you can get other entrees beside steak; fish and chicken. Samba's is a Brazilian steak house and while they have some other meats, it is primarily types of beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopats Posted March 1, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) If you are not steak lovers, why are you focusing on the two beef places? Consider Central Park 150 or Chef's Table. While those have pretty much a fixed menu, they will include a number items in addition to beef. Also consider Giovanni's or Izumi. Thom {Wow - I actually beat Bob to the typewriter} Let me be more honest...the birthday boy is not a steak lover, but his loving companian is. I have read mixed reviews on 150 Central Park but maybe that would be a better choice. Any comments? I'm not into Giovanni's because there is just too much food, although I guess we could just not eat all of it which would be a solution. Trish Edited March 1, 2014 by twopats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted March 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Giovanni's Table would be my choice...lots of things to choose from and they make it very easy to share dishes and try a variety of tastes. We love it...went twice on our recent Indy cruise. Great ambiance and service, too!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneputt18 Posted March 1, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Giovannis gets my vote too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana52 Posted March 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Have been to all three restaurants on various ships. I know that food is a very subjective thing, but Central Park 150 might be one of the most disappointing meals I Have ever had on. Cruise ship.....outstanding service and presentation, but just didn't care for the food at all. if you are not a beef person, you might not want to do Samba Grill. On the other hand, have eaten at Giovanni on three different ships, outstanding food, service, and presentation, plus several different choices....again I know that food is very subjective, but just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoosh21 Posted March 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Sambo's? I did a double take when I saw this too. Reminded me of my first time in Curacao at Christmas time. I went into a KFC and saw pictures of Zwarte Piet decorating the restaurant. I was very shocked until somebody explained who he was. We thought it was Sambo and couldn't believe they would use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Sambo's? That's what I thought too. There used to me a restaurant chain called that. I barely remember eating there as a kid, but they declared bankruptcy in the early 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted March 1, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2014 That's what I thought too. There used to me a restaurant chain called that. I barely remember eating there as a kid, but they declared bankruptcy in the early 80s. Glad I am not the only one here old enough to remember those restaurants:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted March 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 1, 2014 If you are not steak or beef lover's then both of those restaurants would not be the best choice for you. Consider Izumi (sushi/Japanese fare), 150 Central Park, or Giovanni's Table. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbond Posted March 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 1, 2014 That's what I thought too. There used to me a restaurant chain called that. I barely remember eating there as a kid, but they declared bankruptcy in the early 80s. They started out in Santa Barbara in 1957 and closed down in 1982, except for the original restaurant, which is still open in SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted March 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Let me be more honest...the birthday boy is not a steak lover, but his loving companian is. I have read mixed reviews on 150 Central Park but maybe that would be a better choice. Any comments? I'm not into Giovanni's because there is just too much food, although I guess we could just not eat all of it which would be a solution. Trish Giovanni's is as much or little food as you order. I enjoyed 150 Central Park best of the specialty restaurants on Allure (went twice we liked it so much), but it is only a good option if all members of your party are not picky and enjoying trying a variety of foods (it is a tasting menu, so you do not choose items off a menu - but the menu is fixed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser-T Posted March 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 1, 2014 At Chops you will have many choices, so between the 2 you mentioned, I would go with Chops, much much better ambiance. Giovanni's would also be a great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMNiles Posted March 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 1, 2014 They started out in Santa Barbara in 1957 and closed down in 1982, except for the original restaurant, which is still open in SB. I remember them, and I sure did a double-take when I read the thread title, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted March 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Oops...Samba's!! twopats, if you write to the mods: community@cruisecritic.com you can ask them to fix your thread title. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahannah Posted March 2, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I remember them, and I sure did a double-take when I read the thread title, lol! I remember eating there as well. Not the most politically correct paintings on the walls and menus. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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