Fury1995 Posted October 9, 2005 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Doing Radiance in a couple months and planned trying either Portafino's or Chops. Which is the favorite for alternative dining? Or is there much difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearySweet2Cruise Posted October 9, 2005 #2 Share Posted October 9, 2005 One is Italian Food and the other is a steakhouse. Depends on your preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chotton Posted October 9, 2005 #3 Share Posted October 9, 2005 My wife and I like Chops much better. Chops is a true steakhouse and is on par with with Mortons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fury1995 Posted October 9, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Morton's really? Wow that's a pretty good compliment to RCCL. I will definitely try it then. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbie617 Posted October 10, 2005 #5 Share Posted October 10, 2005 They're both fabulous. After boarding the ship, check out both menus and see which appeals to you more. By the way, after having the Mississippi Mud Pie in Chops, my DH was dying to have it again. A few nights later we had dinner at Portofino. I asked the waiter if DH could get the dessert from the other restaurant and he was happy to comply. Unbelieveable service!! You'll enjoy either one no matter which one you choose. In fact, try both like we did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbyma Posted October 10, 2005 #6 Share Posted October 10, 2005 My husband liked Chops better. I prefer Italian, so Portofino's for me. But we agree that both were excellent. Well worth the extra $$ Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTarbay Posted October 10, 2005 #7 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I liked Chops a little more.The service and food were incredible.I mentioned to the maitre'd how much I liked the mud pie and when I got to my cabin later that night there was a piece waiting for me.They also opened for lunch one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciship Posted October 10, 2005 #8 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Any night better than others to go? What level is it on? Last ship we ate in the "pay for it" dining room I got really seasick because the dining room was practically as high as the funnel and we were really swaying up that high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTarbay Posted October 10, 2005 #9 Share Posted October 10, 2005 We always choose our least favorite nights in the dining room to go to the alternatives.For me that is Caribbean night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted October 10, 2005 #10 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I always said I would NEVER pay a surcharge to dine in a specialty restaurant. On our Enchantment cruise back in July we relented and decided to give Chops a try. Without a doubt the best Filet Mignon I've ever had. Service was top notch. Had a table for two next to the window over looking the ocean. Had such a great experience we booked again the next night. My opinion has been changed and I look forward to Chops being added to Grandeur after she has her refurbishment. Grandeur has become our favorite ship. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamomluvs2cruise Posted October 10, 2005 #11 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I've tried both and enjoyed each. I think that I liked Chops better in food, service, and overall experience. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted October 10, 2005 #12 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Another vote for Chops... I've been to them both as well. Portofino is okay, but Chops is WONDERFUL! It's as good as many higher end steak houses on land. It's well worth it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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