Lerin Posted September 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 28, 2014 We will be on Golden soon and are planning to dine at the Steakhouse as well as Sabatinis. What is the dress code for dinner in these locations? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted September 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Smart casual. I've found that on formal nights, people dress up a bit more than smart casual albeit not formally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted September 28, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The specialty restaurants are always resort casual. No formal night in these restaurants. That said, when I've gone to them on formal night, they were pretty dressy and I felt under-dressed without a sport coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted September 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 28, 2014 My DH and I usually go to the Crown Grill on formal nights as we usually celebrate a birthday or anniversary on a cruise. For us,the CG dinner has always been special way to celebrate. We also dress for formal nights( suit and tie, cocktail dress) to add to the festive occasions. That being said,we have seen diners in the CG dressed in everything from Hawaiian shirts for the men and capris and casual tops for the women to tuxes ( formal nights). I hope this can give you an idea about dressing for the CG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted September 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 28, 2014 A good number of people choose to dine in the specialty restaurants on formal nights so they do not have dress formally, which is suggested for dining in the main dining rooms. Of course, you are welcome to if you so desire, but otherwise smart casual will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanwood Posted September 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The last time we were is Sabatini's, we were reminded that we only needed to dress smart casual...(I thought we were..:)). We normally wear a shirt and jacket anyway, that's casual evening for us, but is wasn't necessary.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted September 29, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I plan to wear a gown or LBD, it's my husband that needs convincing. Will he be alright in khakis and a button down white shirt? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted September 29, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I plan to wear a gown or LBD, it's my husband that needs convincing. Will he be alright in khakis and a button down white shirt? Thanks :) I feel comfortable wearing smart casual even on formal nights which is what most wear & khakis/slacks and collared shirt is what most men wear. On formal night in a specialty restaurant most of the time a suit or tux is not the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammen Posted September 29, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We will be on Golden soon and are planning to dine at the Steakhouse as well as Sabatinis. What is the dress code for dinner in these locations? Thanks in advance Good choice for Sabatinis, as for the dress code look sharp. Great dinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 29, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) I feel comfortable wearing smart casual even on formal nights which is what most wear & khakis/slacks and collared shirt is what most men wear. On formal night in a specialty restaurant most of the time a suit or tux is not the norm. You are so right! It is unusual to see passengers in tuxedos or suits in specialty restaurants on formal nights. LuLu Edited September 29, 2014 by OCruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted September 29, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 29, 2014 You are so right! It is unusual to see passengers in tuxedos or suits in specialty restaurants on formal nights. LuLu I saw quite a few people dressed up in long gowns/tuxedos/black suit dining in the buffet on formal nights on the Royal Princess over the last two weeks. I've also dined in specialty restaurants on formal nights on other ships when 90% of the other diners were in dresses/suits. Often, people dine in the specialty restaurants to celebrate a special occasion. The dress is "smart" or resort casual but don't be surprised if you feel underdressed if you are. Just giving you my experience. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingEA Posted September 29, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We usually eat in the specialty restaurants on formal nights, because we don't have to get dressed up any more than smart casual. After all we are on vacation. We do not feel out of place at the specialty restaurants. Not to many tuxes, but I have seen a tux or two in the buffet on formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare redtop101 Posted September 30, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I saw quite a few people dressed up in long gowns/tuxedos/black suit dining in the buffet on formal nights on the Royal Princess over the last two weeks. I've also dined in specialty restaurants on formal nights on other ships when 90% of the other diners were in dresses/suits. Often, people dine in the specialty restaurants to celebrate a special occasion. The dress is "smart" or resort casual but don't be surprised if you feel underdressed if you are. Just giving you my experience. :) I'll be dressing smart casual. I certainly won't feel "underdressed" I will have all my clothes on 😝 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 30, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'll be dressing smart casual. I certainly won't feel "underdressed" I will have all my clothes on Sent from my iPad using Forums You will NOT be underdressed. We have dinner in a specialty restaurant on Princess cruises about every other evening. Promise, smart casual is what almost everyone else will be wearing including formal nights. :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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