Ken at the beach Posted September 16, 2016 #26 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I can imagine there will be a bunch of people rushing to the restaurant right after they board to book. I wonder if they will allow those with dining packages to book Christmas and NYE for no extra charge. That will be interesting. I can't see " I'm sorry sir, I know you already paid for the dining package but that will be an extra $10 to dine on Christmas Day" going over very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 16, 2016 #27 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Think I will pass.. On my first cruise with a Chops, Freedom 2008 it was $25 and reinforced this was for the servers. Being that we cruise once a year on our anniversary I am willing probably to pay this, but I would be sending back the terrible steak and appetizer I had on Oasis last May. I am such a different person on a cruise and my wife and I don't eat that much, so I shared her filet and soup. Had this been a land based meal I would have probably walked out. That said, i have had some really good meals there, most recently Freedom 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted September 16, 2016 #28 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Looks to me a lot of folks have more money then brains.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted September 16, 2016 #29 Share Posted September 16, 2016 This is why the specialty restaurants seem to be less and less busy over the past few years.............:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMagz Posted September 16, 2016 #30 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Probably banking on a good number of first time cruisers taking the (overpriced, IMO) plunge. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAlagich Posted September 16, 2016 #31 Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) I am disappointed that the price for dinner has risen to $42. I can't afford close to $100 per couple to eat there. Very sad. Our last cruise in February we bought the $70 3 specialty dining meals. We at at Chops twice. What is the cost for the 3 specialty dining package? I'm sorry if this seams a little harsh... But you mean to tell me/us that you can afford the cruise which on average is $1000-$3000, but you can't afford to pay $4-$7 more to eat at a Specialty Restaurant????? Here's my suggestion for you then... Eat in The MDR, The Windjammer, Sorrento's, or many of the other Free Eateries. There is no Upcharge there! Edited September 16, 2016 by MAlagich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip Posted September 16, 2016 #32 Share Posted September 16, 2016 They'll charge what people are willing to pay. ;) We have gone to Chops on every RCCL cruise, twice on the past two cruises. Now, I am calling it quits. It is time that people refuse to pay these increases. Then maybe RCCL will get the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espn Posted September 16, 2016 #33 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Chops was a good value at $25, but not at $42. We can eat at Ruth's Chris for $42 a person, which we do often. I will save my money and eat at the included venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 16, 2016 #34 Share Posted September 16, 2016 That will be interesting. I can't see " I'm sorry sir, I know you already paid for the dining package but that will be an extra $10 to dine on Christmas Day" going over very well. It will be more than $10. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrcards Posted September 16, 2016 #35 Share Posted September 16, 2016 MDR here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 16, 2016 #36 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks, I expect the price increase will spread to other ships. They lost us a couple of price jumps ago. Didn't lose me on the price, the BOGO solves that, they lost us on the offerings. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 16, 2016 #37 Share Posted September 16, 2016 This is why the specialty restaurants seem to be less and less busy over the past few years.............:rolleyes: Funny but the cruises we have been the specialty restaurants have been busier. I'm hoping that they are not as busy in January.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 16, 2016 #38 Share Posted September 16, 2016 It will be more than $10. ;) You're probably right on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdylady Posted September 16, 2016 #39 Share Posted September 16, 2016 This is getting out of hand. I think we'll stick with our twice yearly local Restaurant week. For $35 I get a full 3 course meal with excellent service at Ruth's Chris. I say that's plenty. Erika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonltnite Posted September 16, 2016 #40 Share Posted September 16, 2016 For our Allure 3/12/17 booking - these are the prices: Chef's Table - $95pp 150 Central Park - $45pp 150 Central Park w/wine pairing - $89pp Chops - $42pp Giovanni's - $30pp Samba Grill - $30pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky616 Posted September 16, 2016 #41 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Not paying that, no way. Glad our TA gave us a free dinner for 2 when we were on Oasis in 2014. I'll get an upgraded steak in the MDR next time if I want a decent steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMagz Posted September 16, 2016 #42 Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) For our Allure 3/12/17 booking - these are the prices: Chef's Table - $95pp 150 Central Park - $45pp 150 Central Park w/wine pairing - $89pp Chops - $42pp Giovanni's - $30pp Samba Grill - $30pp And remember, this is *in addition to* the money you've already paid in your cruise fare for meals in free venues, a meal that is presumably going uneaten. Edited September 16, 2016 by KMagz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted September 16, 2016 #43 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Just was looking at the website and noticed that Chops Grille is now 42 bucks. I remembered earlier during the summer that it was 39 or 35. Now surpasses 150 Central Park as the highest priced Restaurant on the ship. Anyone know if anything changed food wise, or was it just an increase? T Not worth it. It wasn't even worthy of $35. Chops is nothing but a Sirloin/Bonanza Steakhouse on a ship w/ a grade level better of ambiance & service. We haven't been served a great steak at Chops yet on four different ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted September 16, 2016 #44 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I'm sorry if this seams a little harsh... But you mean to tell me/us that you can afford the cruise which on average is $1000-$3000, but you can't afford to pay $4-$7 more to eat at a Specialty Restaurant????? Here's my suggestion for you then... Eat in The MDR, The Windjammer, Sorrento's, or many of the other Free Eateries. There is no Upcharge there! I can afford it and a lot more,but I hope I will always have enough sense to never go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteadyBetty Posted September 16, 2016 #45 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Not worth it. It wasn't even worthy of $35. Chops is nothing but a Sirloin/Bonanza Steakhouse on a ship w/ a grade level better of ambiance & service. We haven't been served a great steak at Chops yet on four different ships. LOL!! I had to laugh at the bolded. How about Sizzler (remember that place? LOL!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted September 16, 2016 #46 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Not worth it. It wasn't even worthy of $35. Chops is nothing but a Sirloin/Bonanza Steakhouse on a ship w/ a grade level better of ambiance & service. We haven't been served a great steak at Chops yet on four different ships. I agree. My last meal at our local Western Sizzlin was better than my last meal at Chops and much cheaper. I havent been impressed the last two times Ive been and I think its an insult to milk another 18-20 out of someone for the "something special" steak. OTOH, I would probably pay 50.00 a person for Prime on Carnival Magic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwm51 Posted September 16, 2016 #47 Share Posted September 16, 2016 LOL!! I had to laugh at the bolded. How about Sizzler (remember that place? LOL!!) I'm in the Bay Area. I don't have to remember!:eek: There are Sizzler's in practically every city! I just went to one in Hayward last week, Daly City 3 months ago.:p:D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted September 16, 2016 #48 Share Posted September 16, 2016 This is getting out of hand. I think we'll stick with our twice yearly local Restaurant week. For $35 I get a full 3 course meal with excellent service at Ruth's Chris. I say that's plenty.Erika What Ruth Chris are you going to that you pay $35 for a full 3 course meal?? What are you eating chopped cube steak because you sure can't get a quality steak of any kind with 3 courses at Ruth Chris in Uptown Charlotte for $35! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 16, 2016 #49 Share Posted September 16, 2016 What Ruth Chris are you going to that you pay $35 for a full 3 course meal?? What are you eating chopped cube steak because you sure can't get a quality steak of any kind with 3 courses at Ruth Chris in Uptown Charlotte for $35! :confused: I got the impression it was a promotional price. I prefer Morton's over Ruth's Chris Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdylady Posted September 16, 2016 #50 Share Posted September 16, 2016 What Ruth Chris are you going to that you pay $35 for a full 3 course meal?? What are you eating chopped cube steak because you sure can't get a quality steak of any kind with 3 courses at Ruth Chris in Uptown Charlotte for $35! :confused: You're local and you didn't know? Sorry to hear that. Charlotte has a twice yearly Restaurant Week (January and July, I think) where many local restaurants offer a set menu for $30 or $35 pp. And both downtown and Southpark Ruth's Chris participate. Even better. The Charlotte Ruth's Chris does an annual anniversary deal where you can buy a gift card (only good at these locations, and 'maybe' in Charleston?) for about $50 but it's worth about $80 and you can use it during Restaurant Week. We do this every year. Erika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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