AguaMala Posted May 31, 2016 #51 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Carnival caters to novice cruisers and that is a very diverse market. It does not mean parents can be irresponsible. They need to leave their poor parenting skills at the dock. And then again, most parents know if they're kids can handle a setting like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florings Posted May 31, 2016 #52 Share Posted May 31, 2016 And then again, most parents know if they're kids can handle a setting like that. Most parents believetheir kids can handle a setting like that, because they are around their children every day. It is easier to tune out things that you are used to. Parents might think clanging the silverware on the table is cute, or playing peek-a-boo with their napkin is cute or crying for another drink of soda is normal behavior, but those around who were hoping for an intimate, quiet dinner probably don't think those kids are "handling it" as well as the parents believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie99 Posted May 31, 2016 #53 Share Posted May 31, 2016 We can save our money and order a Steakhouse steak in the dining room - much cheaper for us. I will NOT pay $35 per person to put up with small children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachLoverstoo Posted May 31, 2016 #54 Share Posted May 31, 2016 We can save our money and order a Steakhouse steak in the dining room - much cheaper for us. I will NOT pay $35 per person to put up with small children. Aren't there children in the MDR? We will continue to enjoy our special nights in the steakhouse and not let this new menu affect that. We generally travel in November when most kids are in school One cruise there were 21 kids on board. The only one we ever saw was in Roatan when a downpour forced us off the beach and we chatted with the mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted May 31, 2016 #55 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Carnival must have found it's not profitable as is. If they can fill it with young families, so be it. I have 7 grandchildren and have never darkened the door of Chuck E Cheese. Pretty sure they don't miss me, and if Carnival can fill the steakhouse with young kids they won't miss me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted May 31, 2016 #56 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A lot of child haters here. Makes you wonder if they just started life as a grumpy old fart, at birth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted May 31, 2016 #57 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Carnival must have found it's not profitable as is. If they can fill it with young families, so be it. I have 7 grandchildren and have never darkened the door of Chuck E Cheese. Pretty sure they don't miss me, and if Carnival can fill the steakhouse with young kids they won't miss me either. Chuck E Cheese is a riot. You've really missed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted May 31, 2016 #58 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have missed out on very little, but am a bit discriminating. You enjoy your family your way and I will be happy for you. We have a great time on our Carnival cruises and can easily continue doing that without eating at the Steakhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted May 31, 2016 #59 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A lot of child haters here. Makes you wonder if they just started life as a grumpy old fart, at birth. Ask my 9 children and 24 grandchildren if I'm a "child hater" and see what they say. Just because I would like the opportunity to dine in a child-free environment if I so choose doesn't make me (or anyone else) a "child-hater". These kinds of pot-shots are usually tossed out by the liberal parents who think their child flipping tater tots at neighboring diners is adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First and Ten Posted May 31, 2016 #60 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) A lot of child haters here. Makes you wonder if they just started life as a grumpy old fart, at birth. I have no problem with kids....my issue really is with self indulgent, entitled parents who don't have a clue :D Edited May 31, 2016 by First and Ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcancruise Posted May 31, 2016 #61 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just spent a wonderful weekend with my 4 grandchildren aged 1,3,5 and 7. thoroughly enjoyed their energy and boisterousness. Would I take them to the steak house no. Sorry, but I am still old fashioned enough to believe that there are places that children don't belong. Last cruise DH were celebrating out 36th anniversary at the steakhouse. Food, service and atmosphere were great. I highly doubt it would be as nice if a lot of kids were present. Sorry, just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted May 31, 2016 #62 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Ask my 9 children and 24 grandchildren if I'm a "child hater" and see what they say. Just because I would like the opportunity to dine in a child-free environment if I so choose doesn't make me (or anyone else) a "child-hater". These kinds of pot-shots are usually tossed out by the liberal parents who think their child flipping tater tots at neighboring diners is adorable. Then there's others who just hate everything and everybody in general and don't limit it to just children. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted May 31, 2016 #63 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A lot of child haters here. Makes you wonder if they just started life as a grumpy old fart, at birth. Would seem to be some who don't cruise on Carnival or perhaps at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar1068 Posted June 1, 2016 #64 Share Posted June 1, 2016 What drama...cheez louize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First and Ten Posted June 1, 2016 #65 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Thorncroft is trolling to stir the pot....don't feed the troll and he will go away Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Edited June 1, 2016 by First and Ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted June 1, 2016 #66 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I do not go to the steakhouse to hear kids. What happened to an adult restaurant. Carnival you screwed up this time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted June 1, 2016 #67 Share Posted June 1, 2016 They need to tweak it one more time; for seniors. They should be offered the same $10 menu. Like this idea. Seniors don't eat as much either. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr2zCr8zy Posted June 1, 2016 #68 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Sorry but I never realized that it was adults only.. I just figured that parents were not going to spring for $35 so that kids can mess over a steakhouse meal. In fact, we took my 3 year old to the steakhouse on the Pride back in February. What happened was he just ate off of his mother's and grandmother's plate. This was a smart move by Carnival because now at least they will get $10 as opposed to nothing for him being there. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsSweetie Posted June 1, 2016 #69 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Sorry but I never realized that it was adults only.. I just figured that parents were not going to spring for $35 so that kids can mess over a steakhouse meal. In fact, we took my 3 year old to the steakhouse on the Pride back in February. What happened was he just ate off of his mother's and grandmother's plate. This was a smart move by Carnival because now at least they will get $10 as opposed to nothing for him being there. :cool: It has NEVER been adults only - it's just that most people aren't willing to pony up $35 for kids to eat. We've eaten at the steakhouse twice on 2 different ships. The first time, at a table for two in the middle of the aisle - servers were traveling past our table on both sides the entire night we were there. Not a lot of room in between the tables either, so it seemed like they were skimming our table each way past us. The second time, there was a large family being very loud and boisterous. They were telling off color jokes (which wouldn't bother me, except we didn't need to hear them that loudly). Near the end of their dinner, banging their forks on the table anticipating dessert. One of the men went into the restroom and appeared back with toilet paper trailing out the back of his pants (on purpose). They had two kids with them that I would say were under 10 or so - they were the best behaved humans at the table. We won't go back. Food is great - atmosphere has missed 2 out of 2 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marywillowhill Posted June 1, 2016 #70 Share Posted June 1, 2016 We are just off the Pride where we enjoyed dinner at David's Steakhouse as a family. This included our almost 11 year old son. He was offered the kids menu and declined and ordered off the standard menu. We paid $35.00 for him. He has a more refined palate than many adults and the leftovers from his huge "cowboy" steak were put to a good use. He loved his fancy starters and dessert sampler. He is easily able to sit through a 2 1\2 hour meal without being unruly, loud, annoying or fidgeting . This isn't because he is my '"special snowflake" or I have learned to tune his annoying noises out it's because he knows how to behave in that environment and believe it or not he loves fine dining. Just because it's Carnival most parents still have good enough judgement to know if their kids can handle that quiet refined atmosphere. It is a beautiful restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted June 1, 2016 #71 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I am sure a lot of cruisers have well behaved children that would be a delight in the steakhouse but there are also cruisers who think their children are well behaved but in reality they are not so I will pass on the steakhouse from now on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 1, 2016 #72 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Royal Caribbean has had a childs price/childs menu policy in their specialty restaurants for a few years now and all the same comments were posted there when it came to be; I've yet to read any horror stories about unruly kids disrupting any specialty meals. If it happens, ask the restaurant manager to handle it. Not every kid is the Devil. Some can be! But many are not. So just relax...Carnivals a family line, they want to sell stuff to families. If the restaurant were packed with adults every night do you think they'd be trying to sell space at a reduced rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted June 1, 2016 #73 Share Posted June 1, 2016 For those of you that have been in the steakhouse or more importantly cancelled a reservation, can you cancel without being charged or is there a cut off time where you have time keep your reservation or still be charged? I know that is the case for the spa, for example. Just wondering because we plan to visit the steakhouse for the first time this Summer on the Magic. I know it's never been kid free but I was planning on making later reservations while our kids are in camp. If I walk in and see a bunch of kids, I'm not staying. They can have at it. Just want to know if we would still be charged at that point. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted June 1, 2016 #74 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Thorncroft is trolling to stir the pot....don't feed the troll and he will go away Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Struck close to home, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 1, 2016 #75 Share Posted June 1, 2016 just read this, $10 is a reasonable for kids. Saw this under the Magic That is good if the kids are well behaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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