AXiDMonica Posted August 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi all! Help me decide! We are on the Jewel in March and wanted to do a nice (delicious) dinner for our anniversary. I currently have reservations made for Chops Grille but I've seen both good and bad about it. Would you opt for Chops or Giovanni's? Just some background -- we've never done either restaurant and are huge fans of the Carnival Steakhouses. A great steak is what we are mostly after. :D Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmeed Posted August 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I vote Chops. But, personally, I enjoy a nice hunk of beef to celebrate. I don't think you'll necessarily be disappointed in either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted August 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I found Chops to go downhill the past four years, its not what it used to be. We were on the Allure a year ago and Chops was disappointing back then, we went on the Harmony this past May had reservations for Chops for two evenings and after the first evening dining there cancelled the second evening. On another note, Giovanni's is our most favorite specialty restaurant out of them all, following 150 Central Park. You can get a wonderful filet mignon at Giovanni's should you be interested in beef/steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted August 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I vote Chops, I have never been disappointed. I think Chops and Fahrenheit 555 are very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokix2 Posted August 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Maybe really splurge and treat yourslves to Chef's Table. It is truly a special experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted August 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The past year when we are on Carnival cruises, we dine at the steakhouse each and every evening as we do not care for the food in the MDR....Carnival has the overall BEST steakhouse, always a perfect wonderful meal there, but when we dine at Chops there are hits and misses (more misses and disappointments) and quite honestly last year I said I would not go back to Chops but found myself trying Chops again in May on the Harmony to say never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted August 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I think Chops still has beef filet. Giovanne's removed their better beef cuts from their menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2017 While we love Giovanni's, would pick Chops for an anniversary dinner. Their filet mignon is delicious! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmom Posted August 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I think Chops is usually more a romantic setting-mostly couples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NouCruzer Posted August 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Maybe really splurge and treat yourslves to Chef's Table. It is truly a specialexperience! Second that. And the meat course is usually a filet, at least the last 2 times we've done Chef's Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baowen Posted August 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I would also vote for Chops!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2017 In general we prefer Giovanni's we were able to get filet there a few months ago on Liberty , Chops can be hit or miss with food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted August 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Maybe really splurge and treat yourslves to Chef's Table. It is truly a specialexperience! Chef's table is totally awesome. But then you are sharing your anniversary with other guests. I'd do it for a different dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachdude Posted August 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Chops has been more miss than hit for us the last few cruises. We always go there hoping they got better, but they haven't. Food is OK, the service is terrible. We will probably try again the next cruise, I don't know why. Giovanni's hasn't disappointed us yet. Just can't get a steak there. Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Chops has been more miss than hit for us the last few cruises. We always go there hoping they got better, but they haven't. Food is OK, the service is terrible. We will probably try again the next cruise, I don't know why. Giovanni's hasn't disappointed us yet. Just can't get a steak there. Burt What ship I got steak there 4 months ago on Liberty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted August 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I would do Chef's Table for something really special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneclear Posted August 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Chops. I doubt you will be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Whichever you decide (Chops or Giovanni's) for your anniversary dinner, do hope you'll try the other another night on your cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septemberbride07 Posted August 29, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Another vote for Chops. We were on Jewel in June and ate there 3 times. Each time, the food was amazing. We told them we were celebrating our anniversary and had a fabulous table by the window on our second and third visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roknrollr Posted August 29, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Been to Chops 3 times over the past 5 years. 1st was very underwhelming, but the last 2 have been outstanding! Most recently on Harmony the staff was outstanding, food was incredible, and by far the best meal we had on the whole cruise! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontraxed Posted August 29, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 29, 2017 While I love a good steak, I think I would recommend Giovanni's. Incredible food and service. I had their Osso Bucco and it was the best I'd ever had anywhere. They had this mushroom risotto that was perfectly prepared. It was just a wonderful meal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXiDMonica Posted August 29, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Thank you all!! I think we will stick to Chops for the anniversary dinner and then perhaps try Chef's Table and/or Giovanni's another night. We like to eat. lol You've all been helpful! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted August 29, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I think Chops still has beef filet. Giovanne's removed their better beef cuts from their menu. I don't know what ship you were on where the filet was removed from Giovanni's. I say that because we sailed on Allure in January and last month and both times the filet was available. I haven't seen any better steak than that on Giovanni's menu. We also went to Chops and both times we went there 3 out of the 5 nights we went to specialty restaurants. We had the best steak, now there are ribeye steaks in Chops as well as those that have always been available. Our service was absolutely wonderful an when we sail again, we will be back there at least 3 times. I also thought the ambience in Chops was far nicer than that in Giovanni's. I know shorts at dinner are a touchy subject, but our last visit to Giovanni's included a family of about 10 with the men all in gym shorts, ball hats and tee shirts. They also had children that did whatever they wanted while the parents ignored them. Nothing was said to any of them and there were others around them, as were we, who weren't pleased with having the kids come up to the tables and try to take bread. I know this is not the norm, but it still made for a weird dining experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsugirl11781 Posted August 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Thank you for this question! I was having the same dilemma with our anniversary dinner. But, after reading comments, we will do chops, mostly for ambiance, then for food. It'll make a romantic time for our anniversary dinner! Happy anniversary to you! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted August 29, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 29, 2017 150 Central Park has the best ambience and the best outstanding overall service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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