Rare shipshape sam Posted November 18, 2016 #26 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Yes It's detailed on the menu section on the Celebrity site, you pay extra now for USDA grade meat. Sad. :( I guess greed knows no bounds till passengers say 'no mas!' I hope too, it is a stupid test and it fails, I guess. Alternatively, they can just dumb down speciality restaurants too to squeeze more profits out of that space. :( Edited November 18, 2016 by shipshape sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandtrap328 Posted November 18, 2016 #27 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Yep, I looked at the Tuscan Grill menu on the X site. It definitely does have upcharges for two steaks. They are USDA Prime - which is what you would get at places like Ruth's Chris Steak House. This leads me to believe every other steak would be USDA Choice - which is supermarket grade. It is what you would cook for yourself at home. If prepared properly, a skirt steak can be delicious- or it can be horribly tough. I would not be adverse to ordering it and to be prepared to send it back for a filet mignon. On my last cruise on the Zuiderdam, the filet mignon on the surf and turf was only about 1/4 inch thick. The maitre'd was puzzled when I asked him what cut of meat that was supposed to be. Holland America has the worst food!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnosyd Posted November 18, 2016 #28 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Here is the main dining room menu uncharges currently on the Infinity. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=398532&stc=1&d=1479508617 MDR.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 18, 2016 #29 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Just for the breakfast room service menu. Same here. We frequently ordered extra cost breakfast items & they were worth the upcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 18, 2016 #30 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Yep, I looked at the Tuscan Grill menu on the X site. It definitely does have upcharges for two steaks. They are USDA Prime - which is what you would get at places like Ruth's Chris Steak House. This leads me to believe every other steak would be USDA Choice - which is supermarket grade. It is what you would cook for yourself at home. If prepared properly, a skirt steak can be delicious- or it can be horribly tough. I would not be adverse to ordering it and to be prepared to send it back for a filet mignon. On my last cruise on the Zuiderdam, the filet mignon on the surf and turf was only about 1/4 inch thick. The maitre'd was puzzled when I asked him what cut of meat that was supposed to be. Holland America has the worst food!! Most steak bought at a local market is "select". You NEED to look very carefully for the type of grade. You can find "prime" at Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 18, 2016 #31 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Here is the main dining room menu uncharges currently on the Infinity. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=398532&stc=1&d=1479508617 I really don't find those prices outrageous. When was the last time anyone got cold water lobster on any ship(except Queens Grill on Cunard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swagner36 Posted November 19, 2016 #32 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Read the Celebrity Live reviews from 11-5 and there is a picture of every menu the Reflection offers. No upcharge in main Opus ( MDR ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algebralovr Posted November 19, 2016 #33 Share Posted November 19, 2016 They are likely trying it out on the one ship. The F&B now on Infinity often is the one detailed to try out a new concept. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted November 19, 2016 #34 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Yes It's detailed on the menu section on the Celebrity site, you pay extra now for USDA grade meat. Tuscan Grille used to offer only USDA choice beef. This is still available at no extra cost. Now you have option of purchasing prime dry aged for an upcharge. As prime costs more than choice and the dry aging process costs money, paying no extra is reasonable - in fact the couldn't offer this motion n that many enjoy being available otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimletgal Posted November 19, 2016 #35 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Currently on the Equinox and I can report that there are NO upcharge items on the MDR menu! I would love to see a photo of the reported upcharge menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYKWIA Posted November 19, 2016 #36 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Currently on the Equinox and I can report that there are NO upcharge items on the MDR menu! I would love to see a photo of the reported upcharge menus. Post #28 has it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silhouette2017 Posted November 19, 2016 #37 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I think this is tacky and low class from Celebrity. I hope people will complain. I booked a trip where all the food in the MDR is included - hope it will stay that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshagan Posted November 19, 2016 #38 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Currently on the Equinox and I can report that there are NO upcharge items on the MDR menu! I would love to see a photo of the reported upcharge menus. This is from the PDF posted above: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted November 19, 2016 #39 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Tuscan Grille used to offer only USDA choice beef. This is still available at no extra cost. Now you have option of purchasing prime dry aged for an upcharge. As prime costs more than choice and the dry aging process costs money, paying no extra is reasonable - in fact the couldn't offer this motion n that many enjoy being available otherwise. Yikes, should have proofread before posting. What I mean to say in the last sentence was that paying more for prime dry aged is reasonable and it would not be possible for Celebrity to offer something like this without an upcharge. Edited November 19, 2016 by Gonzo70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weregoingcruising Posted November 19, 2016 #40 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Yep, I looked at the Tuscan Grill menu on the X site. It definitely does have upcharges for two steaks. They are USDA Prime - which is what you would get at places like Ruth's Chris Steak House. This leads me to believe every other steak would be USDA Choice - which is supermarket grade. It is what you would cook for yourself at home. If prepared properly, a skirt steak can be delicious- or it can be horribly tough. I would not be adverse to ordering it and to be prepared to send it back for a filet mignon. On my last cruise on the Zuiderdam, the filet mignon on the surf and turf was only about 1/4 inch thick. The maitre'd was puzzled when I asked him what cut of meat that was supposed to be. Holland America has the worst food!! There are 2 skirt steaks an inner and outer. The inner is tough and best marinated to tenderize. The outer can be cooked with out tenderizing. Both have a lot on mablized fat in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted November 19, 2016 #41 Share Posted November 19, 2016 On Royal Caribbean the MDR has had extra charges for some items. When I first saw it, I knew that it was just a matter of time before Celebrity changed their menus. I have seen many changes since I started cruising on Celebrity. With each new CEO, there have been creative ways to cut items and raise prices. It's a smart move in business. It makes money. Unfortunately, there comes a point when people decide not to go along. When Celebrity raised fares, it pushed many people away. With all the competition in the cruising business, raising prices and cutting services can drive loyal guests away. When I look at higher fares, I look at alternative vacation choices. Do I just go along and pay more? No!!! I explore what I am getting from Celebrity and other cruise lines. While I still like the Celebrity product, I am open to taking cruises on other lines. I am elite plus and usually have several Celebrity cruises booked. Not anymore. I am taking a cruise in January on Eclipse which I booked 2 years ago. I have no future bookings on Celebrity. I am booked on 2 cruises this spring on a different line. When I looked at other lines, I realized that there were some great deals to be had on other lines. I also have friends who have made future bookings on other lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 19, 2016 #42 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) I think this is tacky and low class from Celebrity. I hope people will complain. I booked a trip where all the food in the MDR is included - hope it will stay that way. If and when (as it appears to be sporadic) the upcharge steak is listed on the menu in the MDR it's only listed as optional selection. You still can select a steak that is of no extra charge. It's all about choices and when the optional choice is offered we elect not to select that steak. We believe the food in the MDR is good. Edited November 19, 2016 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themutis Posted November 19, 2016 #43 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Do you know it the "Something Special" extra charge items are the same every night... or do they change daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pd7277 Posted November 19, 2016 #44 Share Posted November 19, 2016 We were also on the Infinity 10/27/16 sailing that included the optional upgrade menu. The couple we cruised with went to the Galley Tour and the question about the MDR menu came up. The answer was "it is a trial run on Infinity to see how it is received." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1185 Posted November 20, 2016 #45 Share Posted November 20, 2016 That is sickening to have any extra charge items in the Mdr. I don't ever want to see a price on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 20, 2016 #46 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Tuscan Grille used to offer only USDA choice beef. This is still available at no extra cost. Now you have option of purchasing prime dry aged for an upcharge. As prime costs more than choice and the dry aging process costs money, paying no extra is reasonable - in fact the couldn't offer this motion n that many enjoy being available otherwise. We dry age our own meats. I have NO problem paying extra for top quality. I can also tell if the cruise line is trying to "pass" off lower quality at a higher price, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted November 20, 2016 #47 Share Posted November 20, 2016 That is sickening to have any extra charge items in the Mdr. I don't ever want to see a price on the menu. That was my first reaction when this thread started. But then I saw the special items on the menu posted. I like the idea! I could upgrade my entree occasionally right there in the MDR, no need to do the whole speciality dining thing. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceba Posted November 20, 2016 #48 Share Posted November 20, 2016 We've sailed many different lines and are taking our first Celebrity cruise in Feb. But frankly I'm getting a little concerned. I've read of constant door slamming, piped music blaring and now an upcharge in the MDR. I understand a charge for speciality restaurants. We will often enjoy the speciality menues. But having an upcharge in the main dining room feels like Celebrity is telling me "we have mediocre food here. If you want something better you'll pay more". I'm sure we'll have a great cruise because we're grateful to be able to travel as often as we do. But to me this MDR charge sends a bad message to those who who only use the main dining room. Just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted November 20, 2016 #49 Share Posted November 20, 2016 We've sailed many different lines and are taking our first Celebrity cruise in Feb. But frankly I'm getting a little concerned. I've read of constant door slamming, piped music blaring and now an upcharge in the MDR. I understand a charge for speciality restaurants. We will often enjoy the speciality menues. But having an upcharge in the main dining room feels like Celebrity is telling me "we have mediocre food here. If you want something better you'll pay more". I'm sure we'll have a great cruise because we're grateful to be able to travel as often as we do. But to me this MDR charge sends a bad message to those who who only use the main dining room. Just my opinion I totally agree; If you can find another cruise line that meets your expectations, I say go for it. That is what life is all about...choices! Every choice has a consequence and if it meets yours...yay[emoji844] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasm8449 Posted November 20, 2016 #50 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I think this is a nice option as long as the MDR food remains as enjoyable as it was on our Reflection and Silhouette TA's, and the variety of no-charge menu options remain the same. The upcharge items are for dishes that are new to the MDR and/or not available anywhere on the ship, such as the Nova Scotia lobster. If size and preparation are on point, we would like the opportunity to enjoy an Atlantic cold water lobster for that price. IMHO it's better than Tuscan, for example, where you already pay a pretty penny for a steak, and then are offered a "better" steak for even more $$. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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