How Does Specialty Dining Work?

[TwoWestAussies]

Hi Everyone,  How does specialty dining work - I am thinking of dining at Jamie's Italian one night and can purchase this prior to sailing - how does it work, is it a set 3 course menu for the price or can you order as many items as you want - as the menu does not have individual prices?  I just want to know what I am actually buying beforehand as the site does not explain this at all.  Thank You

[cynt]

I haven't been to Jamies but in other specialty restaurants it is a set menu but you can order as much as you like. 

[rebeccac]

Often you are limited to one entree (YMMV) but you can order as many appetizers and desserts as you want.  

[Sea Dog]

1 minute ago, rebeccac said:

Often you are limited to one entree (YMMV) but you can order as many appetizers and desserts as you want.  

 

This is correct. Sometimes if you ask nicely you can get one more entree. I did at CP 150.

[not-enough-cruising]

1 hour ago, TwoWestAussies said:

Hi Everyone,  How does specialty dining work - I am thinking of dining at Jamie's Italian one night and can purchase this prior to sailing - how does it work, is it a set 3 course menu for the price or can you order as many items as you want - as the menu does not have individual prices?  I just want to know what I am actually buying beforehand as the site does not explain this at all.  Thank You

 

9 minutes ago, cynt said:

I haven't been to Jamies but in other specialty restaurants it is a set menu but you can order as much as you like. 

I wouldn’t consider it a “set 3 course menu”

 

It is exactly like dining at a land based restaurant, a full menu that you pick and choose from. Appetizer, Soup/Salad, Entree, Desert. 

[Ourusualbeach]

In addition to the entre you can also choose a pasta.  Many time they have also brought us another entre to try/share.

[Surfguyxxx]

On 8/28/2022 at 9:49 AM, Ourusualbeach said:

Many time they have also brought us another entre to try/share.

Same with us many times.  

[little britain]

On 8/28/2022 at 1:31 PM, TwoWestAussies said:

Hi Everyone,  How does specialty dining work - I am thinking of dining at Jamie's Italian one night and can purchase this prior to sailing - how does it work, is it a set 3 course menu for the price or can you order as many items as you want - as the menu does not have individual prices?  I just want to know what I am actually buying beforehand as the site does not explain this at all.  Thank You

Just one recommendation ; get the lamb chops! They are delicious!

I’ve found Jamie’s is great for sharing, it is definitely not a starter/main/ pudding limitation.  Start with the plank, get some  prawns garlic bread and pasta, then the chops and if you have room then the lemon meringue pudding! 

Edited August 30, 2022 by little britain

[Ourusualbeach]

8 minutes ago, little britain said:

Just one recommendation ; get the lamb chops! They are delicious!

I’ve found Jamie’s is great for sharing, it is definitely not a starter/main/ pudding limitation.  Start with the plank, get some  prawns garlic bread and pasta, then the chops and if you have room then the lemon meringue pudding! 

I had never tried lamb chops until we were on Ovation in July and I agree they were delicious.

[little britain]

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I had never tried lamb chops until we were on Ovation in July and I agree they were delicious.

As in, you had never ever eaten lamb chops - or you had never had Jamie’s lamb chops?!? 

[Ourusualbeach]

Just now, little britain said:

As in, you had never ever eaten lamb chops - or you had never had Jamie’s lamb chops?!? 

Both. 

[little britain]

3 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Both. 

O. M. G. ! 🐑 

[taglovestocruise]

6 hours ago, little britain said:

Just one recommendation ; get the lamb chops! They are delicious!

I’ve found Jamie’s is great for sharing, it is definitely not a starter/main/ pudding limitation.  Start with the plank, get some  prawns garlic bread and pasta, then the chops and if you have room then the lemon meringue pudding! 

Black Truffle Arancini balls.  Never tried them until last cruise, absolutely fantastic.