cjdixon4 Posted September 8, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I was just interested in hearing some opinions from other RCI cruisers after having a discussion with some friends. Do any of you go to the MDR for both formal nights, one night, or none of them? For me even though formal nights don't appear to be really FORMAL these days, the only time I typically get to eat lobster and my key lime pie is on formal night #2. My friends say they don't really care about it anymore and would opt for specialty or Windjammer. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC3 Posted September 8, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We "did" the formal nights on the Navigator and enjoyed both dressing for dinner and the menus served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Always go to formtal in mdr I thought Key lime was on the last night, not lobster night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted September 8, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We eat most dinners in the MDR so that would include formal nights. We go to a specialty restaurant once or twice during the cruise. Occasionally we happen to go on a formal night but that is not to avoid the MDR. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted September 8, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We always go to both formal nights. It is fun to dress up. However, being from Maine and living less than 1/4 mile from the lobster pots (traps) I never eat the lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted September 8, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We take dinner every night in the MDR and that includes all formal nights. We enjoy wearing our formal wear, and we enjoy dressing up for dinner. However, we're very much live and let live folks and people can dine and dress however they like- it's their cruise so whatever suits them! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted September 8, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 8, 2015 None. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We always go to both formal nights. It is fun to dress up. However, being from Maine and living less than 1/4 mile from the lobster pots (traps) I never eat the lobster. Wow, only 4 posts before the "Maine lobster is better" post. I think we all know that, but thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebeard39 Posted September 8, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We try to go but we have only made it twice to the MDR we usually go to a specialty restaurant and get dressed up anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted September 8, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Always go to formtal in mdrI thought Key lime was on the last night, not lobster night When I was on Adventure in May, I was able to ask for it on the 2nd formal nite with no problem. Same with Navigator last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-Sheffield Posted September 8, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We always go in the MDR for all the formal nights, the dressing up is the best bit !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted September 8, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I woulda set this up as a poll.... but that being said, We have mainly eaten in the MDR. Next cruise we are doing 3 specialty so its ify which nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeecruiser Posted September 8, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We dress formally, that is black tie, on formal nights no matter where we eat. Margee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted September 8, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Wow, only 4 posts before the "Maine lobster is better" post. I think we all know that, but thanks for sharing I didn't say it was better, I am just able to get it easily at home. I eat lamb or duck because those are foods I don't get at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxgoodrich Posted September 8, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) We always go to both formal nights. It is fun to dress up. However, being from Maine and living less than 1/4 mile from the lobster pots (traps) I never eat the lobster. ;)I definitely get that…since we live in cow country and have access to fabulous beef at home, we don't go to Chops! We did go once and thought the steak wasn't as good as what we get at local steakhouses for the same or less $$!:eek: So we usually don't order much beef aboard. We do usually go to both formal nights in the MDR. When we do a specialty, it's generally Izumi or Portofino. Haven't tried Giovanni's yet. Judy Edited September 8, 2015 by foxgoodrich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m*u*g* Posted September 8, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Both. Once we went to Chops on Formal night. Didn't feel the same. This time MDR for both formal nights with 2 difference outfits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted September 8, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I eat in the MDR almost always. It takes me 15 minutes to get ready, seven of those minutes tying my tie. I know it takes some, about 2 hours to get ready, but isn't that the fun of it? So I'm told. I don't really see what the the big deal is about getting dressed a little nice for dinner or any occasion. It's nice seeing and eating in a nice atmosphere and seeing all the kids all dressed up and looking sharp and pretty. It makes for a nice atmosphere, and a special night. As far as the lobster, I can and do get it in the local supermarket. It's the same size, and taste the same. (I do remember getting real lobster in Maine, but I have to settle for the little things around here). So, I really don't care if they serve it or not. As long as I get something good, I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted September 8, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We rarely visit the MDR and certainly not on formal nights. We find the MDR too noisy, too crowded, and too pretentious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copi2boys Posted September 8, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Part of the fun of cruising for us is the dressing up for formal night no matter where we're eating. We save the lobster for when we are in Maine, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted September 8, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I woulda set this up as a poll.... but that being said, We have mainly eaten in the MDR. Next cruise we are doing 3 specialty so its ify which nights Thought about a poll...but I wanted some opinions/discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren1216 Posted September 8, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Only 1 formal night for us these days, and really it's mostly for the photo op with my grandmother getting on in years (she's 88). Between flying (limited packing space / baggage fees) and our desire to stay ashore as long as possible (beach time at the end of a day spent sight seeing requires some clean-up time), seems 1 formal is all we bother with. As for which one, whatever fits into the schedule better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted September 8, 2015 Author #22 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I didn't say it was better, I am just able to get it easily at home. I eat lamb or duck because those are foods I don't get at home! OP here. I personally understood exactly what you were conveying! Appreciate your response. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper123 Posted September 8, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We go to both formal nights but do not dress formal. We dress nice with the men in dress pants, shirts and ties and the women in skirts or nice dresses but not gowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #24 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I didn't say it was better, I am just able to get it easily at home. I eat lamb or duck because those are foods I don't get at home! My apologies. But what do you eat on lobster night? Lamb and duck don't seem to be available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted September 8, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 8, 2015 My apologies. But what do you eat on lobster night? Lamb and duck don't seem to be available Umm, I cannot remember! I think they do a lamb shank that same night or maybe a pork dish. I will check it out in Tao months when I am on the Independence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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