tjcletzgo Posted November 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2019 What would you eat? Thanks!🛳🛳🛳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedpindle Posted November 24, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Well, knowing that the menu varies each day how do you expect to know what they will have on any particular day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynniepoo Posted November 24, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Do you mean at lunch time when you first board? If I recall correctly, they have a pretty diverse menu of hot and cold. But its also crazy busy. DH and I have had more fun sitting down at having a bite at the IC instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted November 24, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2019 MDR if you board before 1:30. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoRoy218 Posted November 24, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Agree with above, love embarkation day lunch in MDR. Be aware that some crew will try to steer you towards buffet. Or another good option is Alfredo’s (if present). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arowe6 Posted November 24, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Another vote for avoiding the buffet on embarkation and finding someplace else. Much much calmer and more enjoyable, IMO. enjoy your cruise! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted November 24, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2019 They usually have Turkey on embarkation day so I get that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRINCESS Sweet Pea Posted November 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Are there items in the dining room that are worth going to lunch there? I am thinking the menu is small. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted November 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) We are normally late embarkers, but I will say that when we have boarded earlier the menu in the MDR includes a full portion of quiet. Edited November 24, 2019 by neverbeenhere 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted November 24, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 24, 2019 35 minutes ago, PRINCESS Sweet Pea said: Are there items in the dining room that are worth going to lunch there? I am thinking the menu is small. Thanks! They have a lovely shrimp and avocado starter; one cruise I will get up the nerve to order two or three and just make that my entire lunch. I used to like the chickpea soup, but the past couple of cruises, it's been only so-so (way too much cumin). The main course salmon is quite nice; I've not tried any of the other mains. You're right that the selection is limited -- certainly in comparison to a buffet! But the pleasure of being served and just relaxing, especially after the bustle of taxis and security lines and funneling through the gangway tube and so forth, more than makes up for any limitations of the menu. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 24, 2019 3 hours ago, arowe6 said: Another vote for avoiding the buffet on embarkation and finding someplace else. Much much calmer and more enjoyable, IMO. enjoy your cruise! Andrew Andrew you are 100% correct. I totally agree with you. Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted November 24, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 24, 2019 We enjoyed the DR for lunch on embarkation (CROWN). I was surprised to be handed a small card with dining options as we stepped aboard. (This included the Da Vinci DR when it is well-reported this lunch is almost top-secret). I was literally the first new passenger to board and perhaps they were handing these out to the first group knowing it was Elites and Suites. Seems hard to believe they handed out 2,000 of those. (It was our first time boarding as Elite). We had done Alfredo's often on the Royal Class ships or the buffet (which is not an issue when among the early boarders). This time, I decided the MDR was good to try and four of us enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted November 24, 2019 #13 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Assume lunch? A lot depends on the ship. Royal, Regal and now Sky will have extensive buffets open for lunch on boarding day. Hot, cold, salads, tacos, carving station, plus more & more & more. Dining is indoors or outdoors, you select. These ships also have Alfredo's, no charge, which in my opinion is a nice choice. On almost all ships the International Cafe, sandwiches and salads is also a nice choice. We frequently go to the gill or pizza by the pool. Also nice, it's the kind of comfort food we enjoy. While the DR is open noon to 1:30, maybe 11:30 to 1:00, we personally don't like it. It just takes too long to eat lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefa Posted November 24, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I have always gone to the buffet on embarkation day as it's the only day I see deep-fried breaded scallops, and I make an absolute pig of myself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzazzz Posted November 24, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 24, 2019 jefa: Our last couple trips on the Regal....no deep fried breaded scallops. We hunted but to none to be seen. Even asked chef w hat standing in buffet and he said they had none. So disappointed. We had to settle for deep fried breaded shrimp. Poor us. We're on the Sky soon, so we'll hope they have the scallops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted November 24, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Looks like the others have covered lunch so...on the first night's dinner, they always have the delicious super crispy egg rolls with the peanut sauce (that my DH loves) and prime rib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcletzgo Posted November 24, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted November 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, DrivesLikeMario said: Looks like the others have covered lunch so...on the first night's dinner, they always have the delicious super crispy egg rolls with the peanut sauce (that my DH loves) and prime rib. Yum🛳🛳🛳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1emerald1 Posted November 24, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Lately I've been doing the MDR but when I have gone to Horizon Court they always have a very good shrimp salad. I get that, and make myself a green salad and some sort of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tere247 Posted November 25, 2019 #19 Share Posted November 25, 2019 8 hours ago, jefa said: I have always gone to the buffet on embarkation day as it's the only day I see deep-fried breaded scallops, and I make an absolute pig of myself! I think breaded prawns/shrimp too. Yes, we enjoy those too. I'll find out for sure on Wednesday. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted November 25, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Tradewinds Bar is where I go. Who needs to eat? After all the travel and embarkation hassle, a nice cold one is what I want! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted November 25, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 25, 2019 21 minutes ago, beg3yrs said: Tradewinds Bar is where I go. Who needs to eat? After all the travel and embarkation hassle, a nice cold one is what I want! They also have some fruit and vegetables available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted November 25, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/23/2019 at 7:43 PM, weedpindle said: Well, knowing that the menu varies each day how do you expect to know what they will have on any particular day? For many years the first day at the Horizon Court was generally the same for each cruise. There were things I looked forward to on embarkation day such as blintzes, fried scallops, hearts of palm salad....all of which have been "removed from rotation" according to the staff. Things have changed drastically the last couple of years (for the worse) so I don't know what they offer now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefa Posted November 26, 2019 #23 Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/25/2019 at 1:39 AM, tere247 said: I think breaded prawns/shrimp too. Yes, we enjoy those too. I'll find out for sure on Wednesday. 😄 Let us know please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tere247 Posted November 27, 2019 #24 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 7:25 AM, jefa said: Let us know please! No to both. But they do have a shrimp, crab and salmon croquettes. Not bad, but it’s not the fried scallops nor fried shrimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecs66 Posted December 4, 2019 #25 Share Posted December 4, 2019 We love the lunch at whichever MDR is serving that day. The food has been amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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