SailingDeanna Posted October 5, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2015 The last time I cruised, they offered a better steak in the Main Dining Room for $15. I am cruising next on the Allure. Do they still offer it? If so, what is charge? Is there a VAT tax added for the steak since I'm leaving out of Barcelona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 5, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2015 The last time I cruised, they offered a better steak in the Main Dining Room for $15. I am cruising next on the Allure. Do they still offer it? If so, what is charge? Is there a VAT tax added for the steak since I'm leaving out of Barcelona? Still offered, and still about $15. No idea about the VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 5, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Still offered, and still about $15. No idea about the VAT. It was $16.95 last week on Oasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted October 5, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 5, 2015 $16.95 on Brilliance last week, although it was reduced to $11.95 for 2-3 days. It's a 6 oz filet now...pretty sure it used to be 9 oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mareed Posted October 5, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2015 $16.95 on Brilliance last week, although it was reduced to $11.95 for 2-3 days. It's a 6 oz filet now...pretty sure it used to be 9 oz. It was still 9 oz. in early Sept 2015 on the Navigator. Has it really changed? That would be disappointing because it was enough for my husband and I to share along with another entree but 6 oz would not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 5, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) This week. Jewel of the Seas. Edited October 5, 2015 by Merion_Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Kay D Posted October 5, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Been wondering the same thing about the better steaks in MDR!!! Mareed said above: "...it was enough for my husband and I to share along with another entree but 6 oz would not...." -- That is really a GREAT idea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggyfrank Posted October 5, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Is it really good? Worth the $? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted October 5, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Anyone remember the good old days when you didn't have to pay extra for better food in the MDR? Ahhh, the good old days. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 5, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Anyone remember the good old days when you didn't have to pay extra for better food in the MDR? Ahhh, the good old days. :( Yes, but this steak was never in dining room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted October 5, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I'll take the free steak. If I want USDA prime which is what I assume the premium cut is I can grill it at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted October 5, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 5, 2015 It was still 9 oz. in early Sept 2015 on the Navigator. Has it really changed? That would be disappointing because it was enough for my husband and I to share along with another entree but 6 oz would not. Hopefully not a fleet wide permanent change, but on the Brilliance it was was 6 oz., and even that may have been a stretch! :eek: My wife can never finish the 9 oz, and she had no problem making her filet disappear...no leftovers for me!;):(:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted October 5, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 5, 2015 This week. Jewel of the Seas. Thanks for posting this--hope it stays that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted October 5, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I can't see the point of spending an extra 15-16.00 for a steak in the MDR banquet/chaos atmosphere. Would make more sense to go to speciality dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted October 5, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Is it really good? Worth the $? Yes, it is a much better steak. jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted October 5, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Be prepared to wait to place your order while they find someone with a scanner to scan your card. Took 15 min and I never would have let DH hold up the meal if I realized they needed payment in advance! A real pain in the Tosh :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HACKT Posted October 5, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I got the chops filet on allure 2 weeks ago. 9 oz. Plus 10% Spanish VAT. Can't remember if tip was added or I put it down? Order came as quick as other dinners. [emoji41] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted October 5, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I'll take the free steak. If I want USDA prime which is what I assume the premium cut is I can grill it at home. You are assuming wrong. RC does not offer USDA Prime cuts unless you want to go to Chops and pay another 18.00 - 20.00 above the 35.00 upcharge :rolleyes: The Chops filet is not Prime and "better: is subjective IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted October 5, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) I got the chops filet on allure 2 weeks ago. 9 oz. Plus 10% Spanish VAT. Can't remember if tip was added or I put it down? Order came as quick as other dinners. [emoji41] It was not a matter of the Steak not coming to the table in a timely matter... They would not take the order without scanning my card which took a long wait to get the scanner to us. The delay was placing and accepting the order! Edited October 5, 2015 by JVilleGal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted October 5, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 5, 2015 You are assuming wrong. RC does not offer USDA Prime cuts unless you want to go to Chops and pay another 18.00 - 20.00 above the 35.00 upcharge :rolleyes: The Chops filet is not Prime and "better: is subjective IMO.[/quote Do you mean the premium selection for that extra fee is not USDA prime? That's outrageous. The Manhattan strip for no extra fee does say "aged" so I wonder what cut it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 5, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 5, 2015 ... The Manhattan strip for no extra fee does say "aged" so I wonder what cut it is. Tough and chewy.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted October 5, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Tough and chewy.;) You beat me to it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted October 5, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Tough and chewy.;) Looks like I'll stick to the fish. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 5, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Looks like I'll stick to the fish. :D Seriously, sometimes the "free" steak is not bad. However, my success rate was about 50%. I just had too may tough and gristly steaks that I stopped trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketwatch Posted October 5, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Seriously, sometimes the "free" steak is not bad. However, my success rate was about 50%. I just had too may tough and gristly steaks that I stopped trying. This is true. Celebrity had USDA choice for the MDR which was actually pretty good and USDA prime for an extra fee in their speciality restaurants. I will try to find out what cut RCI uses in the MDR. I had a pretty good steak in the MDR on Princess too BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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