Has anyone seen pricing for the new BBQ food? Or; Do we finally accept new pricing model?

[planeprincess]

Is the BBQ and Playmakers  included in the UDP on Oasis?

[LMaxwell]

11 minutes ago, alfaeric said:

This looks just like Izumi but with BBQ instead of Asian.  How is that so evil?

 

 

I think people are okay paying for sushi grade seafood as it is a delicacy.  

 

Mac and Cheese and frozen Chicken Fingers, not so much. 

[alfaeric]

3 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

 

Interesting; I think it is past that point.  

 

They want revenue per pax.  They don't care if its a first timer or 500th timer.  

If you think this is past the point of walking, have you?  Just curious.

[garnetpalmetto]

5 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

 

If that's not the lunch price, show it.  Those are prices given to me and advertised as lunch.  They do have late night bites starting at $8 per person. 

 

Looks like $7.99 for lunch which gives you your choice of entree (a sandwich (either pulled pork, brisket, or smoked turkey) with fries and slaw; a smoked turkey leg; or 4 smoked chicken wings with fries and slaw) and dessert.

 

 

[tOSUSteve]

8 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

 

If that's not the lunch price, show it.  Those are prices given to me and advertised as lunch.  They do have late night bites starting at $8 per person. 

Go to the website 3eagles posted - shows lunch is $7.99

[alfaeric]

4 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

 

I think people are okay paying for sushi grade seafood as it is a delicacy.  

 

Mac and Cheese and frozen Chicken Fingers, not so much. 

Really?  

I see all kinds of high end "comfort food" places around here.   On the menu is Mac and Cheese from $15- $21.  And every time we drive by, the restaurant is packed.  Chicken Fried Steak is $21.

 

Maybe for you, it's not worth it- but to the general population, it may be worth it.

[LMaxwell]

1 minute ago, garnetpalmetto said:

 

Looks like $7.99 for lunch which gives you your choice of entree (a sandwich (either pulled pork, brisket, or smoked turkey) with fries and slaw; a smoked turkey leg; or 4 smoked chicken wings with fries and slaw) and dessert.

 

 

Thanks for posting that.  I believe the larger 2/3 meat meals are also available at that time; lunch menu available only for lunch time 

[Hogbay]

10 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

 

I think people are okay paying for sushi grade seafood as it is a delicacy.  

 

Mac and Cheese and frozen Chicken Fingers, not so much. 

Sorry the sea food frozen too ...

[garnetpalmetto]

18 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

Thanks for posting that.  I believe the larger 2/3 meat meals are also available at that time; lunch menu available only for lunch time 

 

You're welcome.

 

At any rate, for those curious, here's the Dinner and Late Night Menus as well. For what it's worth, the Late Night Menu is essentially the same as the Lunch Menu.

 

From my perspective living in BBQ country, $12.95 for two meats, two sides, and a dessert isn't bad. Here in the Triangle, The Pit (featured on a couple Food Network shows) charges $18.99 for 2 meats and 2 sides (no dessert) at dinner and $24.99 for 3 meats and 2 sides (no dessert). Sam Jones BBQ (owned by the family that owns the nationally known Skylight Inn) charges $15.99 for their 2 meat/2 side combo and $17.99 for their 3 meat/2 side combo. Again, dessert is separate.

 

 

[Ourusualbeach]

34 minutes ago, planeprincess said:

Is the BBQ and Playmakers  included in the UDP on Oasis?

Yes they are both included.  $35 per person credit per meal.

[steveru621]

1 hour ago, LMaxwell said:

Kids meals (Chicken fingers) are now for a charge plus gratuity.  

 

Where are they charging for a kids meal?

[neverbeenhere]

Yup, cruising has changed over the years. Now, it's pay to play. If you don't like it, I think you are going to have to move to another way of vacationing/traveling. We still find enough quality in the free food to satisfy us for a good portion of our cruise time. We choose to pay for the other part of the time. 

[Ourusualbeach]

37 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

 

Interesting; I think it is past that point.  

 

They want revenue per pax.  They don't care if its a first timer or 500th timer.  

Gotta ask.  What free venue or items did they remove?  All they did was added another specialty restaurant.  No different than adding Hooked to Symphony.  And surprisingly enough even though the Oasis is fresh out of drydock she still has the same number or fewer specialty restaurants out of all the Oasis class ships.   Of course the cruise lines are going to keep adding extra cost options to their ships, they are after all in the business to make money and not keep things the way they were 20 years ago.

 

Now had they removed Sorrento's or the Doghouse then you would have a legitimate complaint.  Until then I am going to use my UDP and fully enjoy the extra choices that Royal has added to the ship.

[HBE4]

I think I would be more upset if a formerly free (included) food venue was changed to for-fee specialty, like Park Cafe or Sorrento's.  As it stands now, it's a new restaurant that never existed before serving food that you previously could not get on a cruise ship so, I can choose to not go to it and won't be missing a thing.

 

And if it draws people away from the Windjammer or Park Cafe, that's a positive in my book.

 

I wonder how late the "late night" menu is? I always felt that was one area where Royal was lacking. Other than pizza and finger sandwiches, there is not much to eat for the late night crowd.  I could take a break from the casino and save a ton of money by buying the $8 sammie   😋

Edited November 18, 2019 by HBE4

[HBE4]

Also, $12-$15 for dinner is a nice alternative to the $42 and up Chops. About on par for JR with a much better selection and (hopefully, fingers-crossed) better quality.

[John&LaLa]

4 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

I think I would be more upset if a formerly free (included) food venue was changed to for-fee specialty, like Park Cafe or Sorrento's.  As it stands now, it's a new restaurant that never existed before serving food that you previously could not get on a cruise ship so, I can choose to not go to it and won't be missing a thing.

 

And if it draws people away from the Windjammer or Park Cafe, that's a positive in my book.

 

I wonder how late the "late night" menu is? I always felt that was one area where Royal was lacking. Other than pizza and finer sandwiches, there is not much to eat for the late night crowd.  I could take a break from the casino and save a ton of money by buying the $8 sammie   😋

 

I'll give you a hell ya to that.

[John&LaLa]

50 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

 

If that's not the lunch price, show it.  Those are prices given to me and advertised as lunch.  They do have late night bites starting at $8 per person. 

 

You gotta love a scoop post that gets the facts wrong. 

 

Unfortunately, I am guilty of that in my recent Live thread, but only because Ken Rush screwed up

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Yes things are changing but unless people actually stop booking then the cruise lines are going to continue down the same path.  There really are only 2 options, either accept it and continue to cruise or make a statement with your wallet and don't book.

 

You forgot option #3: make a statement with your wallet, don't book and send a "strongly worded" e-mail as to why you are not booking!

[Tulsacoker]

16 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

I wonder how late the "late night" menu is? 

probably 10:30 😄

[garnetpalmetto]

12 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

I think I would be more upset if a formerly free (included) food venue was changed to for-fee specialty, like Park Cafe or Sorrento's.  As it stands now, it's a new restaurant that never existed before serving food that you previously could not get on a cruise ship so, I can choose to not go to it and won't be missing a thing.

 

And if it draws people away from the Windjammer or Park Cafe, that's a positive in my book.

 

I wonder how late the "late night" menu is? I always felt that was one area where Royal was lacking. Other than pizza and finer sandwiches, there is not much to eat for the late night crowd.  I could take a break from the casino and save a ton of money by buying the $8 sammie   😋

 

7 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I'll give you a hell ya to that.

 

I'll third it - I don't gamble but if it's open late it'd be nice to hit that up after a show or some night swimming. I'm a little surprised they also didn't do like a slider option for the sandwiches - 3 slider sized sandwiches (mix and match between the three proteins) with no side. That'd hit the spot for sure. I'll still be interested to see what their sauce lineup would be. In my ideal set-up where you're going for BBQ's greatest hits like that it'd be:
 

• Eastern NC Vinegar & Pepper
• Western NC Tomato
• Central SC Mustard
• Memphis
• Kansas City
• And...blech...Alabama White

[John&LaLa]

1 minute ago, garnetpalmetto said:

 

 

I'll third it - I don't gamble but if it's open late it'd be nice to hit that up after a show or some night swimming. I'm a little surprised they also didn't do like a slider option for the sandwiches - 3 slider sized sandwiches (mix and match between the three proteins) with no side. That'd hit the spot for sure. I'll still be interested to see what their sauce lineup would be. In my ideal set-up where you're going for BBQ's greatest hits like that it'd be:
 

• Eastern NC Vinegar & Pepper
• Western NC Tomato
• Central SC Mustard
• Memphis
• Kansas City
• And...blech...Alabama White

 

We lived in Huntsville, AL in the late 90's

I avoided the white sauce like the plague for the first few years.

Eventually tried it, and it's really good on chicken. 🐔

We need to go back

[Milwaukee Eight]

1 hour ago, LMaxwell said:

 

Interesting; I think it is past that point.  

 

They want revenue per pax.  They don't care if its a first timer or 500th timer.  

So you think the cruise fares should continue to decrease as one ascends in cruise number?  Doesn’t sound like a good business model. 

[John&LaLa]

37 minutes ago, garnetpalmetto said:

 

You're welcome.

 

At any rate, for those curious, here's the Dinner and Late Night Menus as well. For what it's worth, the Late Night Menu is essentially the same as the Lunch Menu.

 

From my perspective living in BBQ country, $12.95 for two meats, two sides, and a dessert isn't bad. Here in the Triangle, The Pit (featured on a couple Food Network shows) charges $18.99 for 2 meats and 2 sides (no dessert) at dinner and $24.99 for 3 meats and 2 sides (no dessert). Sam Jones BBQ (owned by the family that owns the nationally known Skylight Inn) charges $15.99 for their 2 meat/2 side combo and $17.99 for their 3 meat/2 side combo. Again, dessert is separate.

 

 

 

Looks like dessert is included, but you can order it all by itself if you want

[Joseph2017China]

Big ships, many choices.  Some included, others pay for. Like so many things in life.  Old days, the ship did not have all these choices, and so no need to think about it.  Ships were small, and space limited.  Now it is a vacation destination on the sea.   There are many cruise lines, and many choices.  Pick what you want, and be happy

[Milwaukee Eight]

23 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

You gotta love a scoop post that gets the facts wrong. 

 

Unfortunately, I am guilty of that in my recent Live thread, but only because Ken Rush screwed up

And it cost me $500 for a week. Lol. I appreciated the intel. GS are now higher in price and fewer selections.