Ariel0185 Posted July 29, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I know food is subjective, but the majority of posters on a recent JH post dislike the new menu. My question for those that have tried the American Table is: Is it that bad? Looking at them (will get to try on the Magic soon), the menus look really good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted July 29, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2015 We were just on the Breeze last week. The food in the dining room was good. Some things were better than others. I have to say the Prime Rib on Elegant night was not that good, and I have eaten that on every cruise.The Smores Parfait was probably my favorite desert all week! To me if I don't like something in the dining room, there are plenty of other options to chose from elsewhere on the ship. We did skip 2 nights in the dining room for the Steakhouse and the Italian Rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTLCruiseGal Posted July 29, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I actually enjoyed the American Table menu. As you stated, it is all subjective. One person at our table of 10 did not like it, the other 9 did. I would say 9 out of 10 in favor of are good odds! I especially like that they have the American Table menu, but there are also options based upon the port you visited that particular day. For example, in Jamaica, the appetizer was jerk chicken wings. Mexico had Mexican food for dinner. Go with an open mind. Don't listen to anyone else. You are the only one that can determine whether or not you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Shoes2Go Posted July 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2015 We enjoyed the new menus. It is time for a change and there is an interesting variety to the American Table menus. For us, the old menus are getting a little boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel0185 Posted July 30, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I actually enjoyed the American Table menu. As you stated, it is all subjective. One person at our table of 10 did not like it, the other 9 did. I would say 9 out of 10 in favor of are good odds! I especially like that they have the American Table menu, but there are also options based upon the port you visited that particular day. For example, in Jamaica, the appetizer was jerk chicken wings. Mexico had Mexican food for dinner. Go with an open mind. Don't listen to anyone else. You are the only one that can determine whether or not you like it. I like those odds! Thanks for sharing your experiences, everyone!👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_to_Cruise Posted July 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Have had American Table the last two cruises and I think it is well done. There are plenty of choices and everything I have tried was good with the exception of Prime Rib on one cruise. The next cruise the prime rib was excellent. I love the "did ya" appetizers like braised rabbit and braised ox tongue. The Passion Fruit Flan dessert is excellent. If you cannot find something good to eat on these menus every night, then you have a really narrow taste range. I have never in 17 cruises had a night where there wasn't something really good to eat on the old menus and the new menus. If you don't like something you ordered, they will get you something else. If you don't like any of the desserts, order the banana split from the kid's menu. They will make it for you any night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted July 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2015 There is always the child's menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Mom Posted July 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) I just went on my 7th cruise a couple weeks ago and it was my first time with the American Table menu. Before I went, I didn't get all the fuss. It looked good to me. The execution of the items just wasn't good. Carnival's food has never been excellent in my opinion, but this was a step down. You won't starve and it isn't "bad," it just isn't that good. I felt the food was bland and the fried anything was a miss. I decided to go back to the tried and true Carnival staples and that food was better. You can't go wrong with their soups, salads and salmon. Edited July 30, 2015 by Martini Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin B Posted July 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2015 My favourite retort when people complain about food: Food is only a problem when you don't have any.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cntrydncr1 Posted July 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I enjoyed the food from the new menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel0185 Posted July 30, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Husband and I are both adventurous eaters and generally easy to please. I'm sure we'll be able to find things we enjoy. The ox tongue and tropical fruit flan sound delicious! Edited July 30, 2015 by Ariel0185 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueenjan Posted July 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I would be happy eating peanut butter and jelly all week Im on a cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted July 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 30, 2015 The execution of the items just wasn't good. Carnival's food has never been excellent in my opinion, but this was a step down. You won't starve and it isn't "bad," it just isn't that good. I felt the food was bland and the fried anything was a miss. I decided to go back to the tried and true Carnival staples and that food was better. You can't go wrong with their soups, salads and salmon. This was my experience the three times I was served the American Table menus on the Inspiration and Imagination. More often than not I chose items from the "always available" section or whatever it is called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_k58 Posted July 30, 2015 #14 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I know food is subjective, but the majority of posters on a recent JH post dislike the new menu. My question for those that have tried the American Table is: Is it that bad? Looking at them (will get to try on the Magic soon), the menus look really good to me. We will also be on the Magic soon and are also looking forward to the American Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng4 Posted July 30, 2015 #15 Share Posted July 30, 2015 We thought it was great on the Liberty last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Mom Posted July 30, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I have a lot of food porn pics, table pics, my thoughts on the food etc. on my photo review, if you want to check it out. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2236932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcgvol Posted July 30, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 30, 2015 There were ten of us and we all enjoyed the food. There was plenty to choose from and no one went away hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banks822 Posted July 30, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 30, 2015 My family enjoyed the new menu on the Breeze in June. My DH really liked the prime rib and veal parmigian. My kids tried all kinds of new things and loved the port of call selections, especially the jerk wings for Jamaica. I never tasted anything bad in the dinning room all week. The flat bread appetizers were all good and so were all the pastas I tried and the salmon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherpharm Posted July 30, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I didn't find the food on my Breeze cruise with American Table that different from previous cruises. I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel0185 Posted July 30, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I have a lot of food porn pics, table pics, my thoughts on the food etc. on my photo review, if you want to check it out. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2236932 Thank you for sharing! Your review was helpful😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Mom Posted July 30, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thank you for sharing! Your review was helpful😄 Glad I could help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyore_Lover Posted July 30, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I had the American Table menu on the Glory last year, and was missing it in May while cruising on the Legend! I will be very happy to have it again on the Breeze. I really like the pork chop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztekpm Posted July 30, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) On the Liberty in May and we really liked the America Table selections. There were 3 of 4 apps over the week that weren't fantastic, but nothing was inedible and most of it was very good. We also really enjoyed the port of call specials. With regards to the Apps, we always ordered 2 each ... a salad and whatever struck our fancy. I also really liked the everyday pork chop and I'm not fussy over pork! Edited July 30, 2015 by aztekpm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelinME Posted July 30, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I have been on 8 Carnival Cruises and always liked there food. Most recently, I was on the Breeze in April and just got off the Liberty on July 26 2015. I do not care for the American Table food and thought Carnivals older menu was best. Plus they place a wine bottle every night on the table to entice you to buy, which I feel is tacky! Yes, food is subjective, and yes you will find something to suit you. But the American Table menu is a huge disappointment. Many on the cruise were complaining about the new menu at the pools. my 2 cents :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted July 30, 2015 #25 Share Posted July 30, 2015 We have had it on Glory and Liberty and thought it was a welcome change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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