kaymoz Posted May 21, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I read somewhere that the Pinnacle Grill serves lunch for a cover of $10, rather than the $35 charge at dinner. We thought we'd try both, but I wonder if anyone can tell us how things work for lunch there? My online HAL account provides a spot for me to reserve a dinner time, but I found nothing about lunch. (We will sail on Prinsendam.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseRQA Posted May 21, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I think lunch in the Pinnacle Grill is one of the best bargains on the ship. A quiet lunch with excellent service away from the hubbub of the Lido. What is not to like? How does it work? Make a reservation when you board, and appear at the appointed time. You will be seated and enjoy a great lunch. Highly recommended. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted May 21, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2019 The Pinnacle is closed for lunch on ports days and on some ships the day of Sel pop-ups and special dinners. Good to go early and make your reservation(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 21, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2019 We love lunch at the Pinnacle. The menu is a decent lunch menu and the food excellent. In fact we enjoy lunch much more then dinners. My suggestion is that on one of the very early days of your cruise you just stop by the Pinnacle and ask them what days they will be open for lunch. The person at the door will have the schedule. While it is not normally open on port days there are some exceptions which happens when they are bringing some VIPs aboard for lunch and just open the Pinnacle for anyone else. Hank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfocruiser Posted May 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Hlitner said: We love lunch at the Pinnacle. The menu is a decent lunch menu and the food excellent. In fact we enjoy lunch much more then dinners. My suggestion is that on one of the very early days of your cruise you just stop by the Pinnacle and ask them what days they will be open for lunch. The person at the door will have the schedule. While it is not normally open on port days there are some exceptions which happens when they are bringing some VIPs aboard for lunch and just open the Pinnacle for anyone else. Hank +1 Pinnacle Lunch is a great deal we try to go at least twice per cruise, depending on openings. Have found lunch offered on some port days (usually on heavy port intensive itineraries) but as Hlitner notes just check once aboard. I would also book early as later in the cruise the secret is out 😉 No cost to cancel Edited May 21, 2019 by sfocruiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 21, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2019 And the meal is like eating a full dinner at lunch time. You won't go away hungry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennaja Posted May 21, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2019 We prefer the Pinnacle Grill lunch over the dinner. Lunch at the PG, and a very light dinner later. The crab cakes are fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been There, Planning That Posted May 21, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2019 We too enjoy Pinnacle lunches. On our winter Volendam cruise it was easy to book on line as only the open dates were listed. Unlike dinner reservations, no reminder is sent. Ruth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted May 21, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Been There, Planning That said: We too enjoy Pinnacle lunches. On our winter Volendam cruise it was easy to book on line as only the open dates were listed. Unlike dinner reservations, no reminder is sent. Ruth Best to write down ALL your specialty dining reservations, as some reminders will inevitably fall through the cracks, as we have experienced on several ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been There, Planning That Posted May 21, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 minute ago, SilvertoGold said: Best to write down ALL your specialty dining reservations, as some reminders will inevitably fall through the cracks, as we have experienced on several ships. I agree; I just added them to that new cruise planner we rec'd for the first time. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 21, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Beware of the spicy tomato broth with the chili oil floating on top. It will dull your palate for the rest of your meal. Here is the current lunch menu: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Pinnacle-Grill16-lunch.pdf Edited May 21, 2019 by Crew News 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted May 21, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Been There, Planning That said: We too enjoy Pinnacle lunches. On our winter Volendam cruise it was easy to book on line as only the open dates were listed. Unlike dinner reservations, no reminder is sent. Ruth Really strange ... We were on the Volendam for the 30-day Incan Empires cruise (I think we were on the same cruise) and we definitely could not book before getting onboard and received confirmation and reminders for every Pinnacle Grill lunch. We had lunch there on most of the sea days. In fact, on all our HAL cruises we have never been able to pre-book Pinnacle Grill lunches EXCEPT when doing so as part of a group. Edited May 21, 2019 by taxmantoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been There, Planning That Posted May 21, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Just now, taxmantoo said: Really strange ... We were on the Volendam for the 30-day Incan Empires cruise (I think we were on the same cruise) and we definitely could not book before getting onboard and received confirmation and reminders for every Pinnacle Grill lunch. We had lunch there on most of the sea days. Guess I wasn't clear. I booked ONCE on board and like you we had lunch there on most sea days. We usually do Pinnacle bookings once on board, especially lunch ones. That was one great cruise. Ruth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted May 21, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) HAL can be inconsistent from ship to ship. I have learned to be really open about how things are done. Much is done differently, depending on who is in charge. The new cruise planner is quite a good addition. I wrote down and highlighted much on it. It was helpful in a lot of ways, like advance notice of Gala Nights, Sel, Cellarmaster Dinners, etc Edited May 21, 2019 by SilvertoGold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted May 21, 2019 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2019 we love our Pinnacle lunches - great quality, service and well worth the $10 pp ($5 if you are 4 or 5 Star!). Can only book when onboard and only on sea days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taters Posted May 21, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Lunch at the Pinnacle Grill is amazing. We almost like it more than the dinners there. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel302 Posted May 21, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Do you know the charge for lunch if you are in a Neptune Suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted May 21, 2019 #18 Share Posted May 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, travel302 said: Do you know the charge for lunch if you are in a Neptune Suite? Same as everybody ... $10 per person with the usual Mariner discounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD2005 Posted May 21, 2019 #19 Share Posted May 21, 2019 If you receive a PG Lunch as a perk from your travel agent, you will be assigned a date and time and the card will be in your cabin when you board. If you want to change that reservation, do it quickly. If you wait until later in your cruise, you may be told they are all booked up. Highlight items on the menu...... the Crab Cakes and the Pinnacle Grill Burger. Delish !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted May 21, 2019 #20 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Love the PG for lunch. Anyone know what hours they are open or take reservations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted May 21, 2019 #21 Share Posted May 21, 2019 You can stop by practically anytime and make reservations. There is usually someone in there all the time, every day. They are normally open on sea days with the same hours as the Main Dining Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted May 22, 2019 #22 Share Posted May 22, 2019 We love the Pinnacle Grill for lunch, in fact prefer it over dinner there. And while they are usually only open on sea days we have had a few port lunches there. I remember it pouring rain in Sitka sitting in the PG at lunch enjoying the view. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 22, 2019 #23 Share Posted May 22, 2019 12 hours ago, kaymoz said: We will sail on Prinsendam.) I join with the others in saying that the PG lunch is a real treat. We just got off the Prinsendam on May 6th and the PG lunch was as it always is there - top notch 🙂 I posted pics from our lunch and comments on my live thread at the time 🙂 It is really a nice time and a good treat. Go for it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qoap24 Posted May 22, 2019 #24 Share Posted May 22, 2019 For those of you that say you prefer PG for lunch than dinner, can I ask why? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 22, 2019 #25 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, JudithLynne said: Love the PG for lunch. Anyone know what hours they are open or take reservations? On the Konigsdam and Nieuw Statendam, there is a podium in the hallway near the PG with someone available during the day until 5:00 PM to take reservations for all Specialty Restaurants. Edited May 22, 2019 by Crew News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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