Has Celebrity changed the size of the burgers served fleet wide?

[Tipsy252]

We like to treat ourselves to once or twice to a Celebrity burger from the Mast Grill when on a cruise, usually for a late lunch after excursions. Whilst on the Apex this past September, the size of the burgers seemed to have increased. The burgers we received on the Apex were thick Quarter Pounder burgers, which was a nice surprise. Previous cruises on other Celebrity ships (Silhouette, Milennium, Infinity, etc.) the burgers are usually the normal burger thickness and about 2oz.

Just wondered if anyone on recent sailings could confirm if the thicker Quarter Pounder burgers are now being served on the other ships, or just on Apex? Wondered if it was a fleet wide change or special for Apex Mast Grill.

Edited November 7, 2022 by Tipsy252

[jelayne]

The hamburgers at the Mast Grill on the Beyond in October were very large.  I actually prefer the previous ones.

[Gracie115]

They are still on Apex, which we are currently on and agree with @jelayne Like the smaller burger

[mfs2k]

44 minutes ago, jelayne said:

The hamburgers at the Mast Grill on the Beyond in October were very large.  I actually prefer the previous ones.

Yes. I got the big burgers on the next Beyond cruise but personally, I liked them. Guess it depends on who you ask. 

[rankdad]

We just got off the Edge this morning. The Mast Grill burgers were the thicker ones. They also seemed quite dry and rather tasteless. I preferred the other, thinner and more greasy burger. 

[jelayne]

This makes me laugh, so many commenting on smaller portions, downgrading of the food and they offer a larger burger in a included venue and some of us don't like it as well as the smaller version.

They just can't win - lol

[carolina_yankee]

Around here, restaurant burgers are 8 to 10 ounces, which is ridiculous - but lets them charge for it, too. I like a good 4-6 oz burger, so I wouldn’t mind the quarter pounder. More than that and it will interfere with the evening meals! Less than that, and it’s really a snack, but not a healthy one.

[dlh015]

6 minutes ago, jelayne said:

This makes me laugh, so many commenting on smaller portions, downgrading of the food and they offer a larger burger in a included venue and some of us don't like it as well as the smaller version.

They just can't win - lol

Look on the bright side!!  We have something new and different to 'discuss'...

[MISTER 67]

68 cruises and I have never had a hamburger on a cruise ship, no hot dog either, just seems strange to me to not try the great offerings for lunch in the buffet especially on 4 cruises we had on the Equinox, what great selections. Just off the Infinity 3 weeks ago  and the buffet area was a lot smaller but there was still a pretty good variety.

[Bill Miller]

Don't forget the onion and bacon strip toppings!

[NutsAboutGolf]

1 hour ago, jelayne said:

This makes me laugh, so many commenting on smaller portions, downgrading of the food and they offer a larger burger in a included venue and some of us don't like it as well as the smaller version.

They just can't win - lol

 

I cruise on X about ten sailings a year, have had both and they both are extremely bland beef patties, Carnivals Guy burgers are much better.  The Mast Grill hotdogs are outright gross, wish they would buy costco hotdogs.  

[davekathy]

The 'burgers on our recent Summit (pool grill) cruise were larger and thicker. Juicy and yummy. I had them cook the 'burgers our way. Medium. 

Edited November 8, 2022 by davekathy

[SusieAV8R]

3 hours ago, jelayne said:

This makes me laugh, so many commenting on smaller portions, downgrading of the food and they offer a larger burger in a included venue and some of us don't like it as well as the smaller version.

They just can't win - lol

I found the smaller hamburgers had more flavor.....due to the increased fat content?

[SusieAV8R]

1 hour ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

I cruise on X about ten sailings a year, have had both and they both are extremely bland beef patties, Carnivals Guy burgers are much better.  The Mast Grill hotdogs are outright gross, wish they would buy costco hotdogs.  

es, we love the Costco hotdogs too 🙂

[SusieAV8R]

Just now, SusieAV8R said:

es, we love the Costco hotdogs too 🙂

Yes

[NutsAboutGolf]

54 minutes ago, SusieAV8R said:

es, we love the Costco hotdogs too 🙂

 

54 minutes ago, SusieAV8R said:

Yes

I’d even pay a $1.50 on X to have them…lol

[WKUTopperFan]

30 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

I’d even pay a $1.50 on X to have them…lol

So are Costco hotdogs that good or X hotdogs that bad?

[BEAV]

40 minutes ago, WKUTopperFan said:

So are Costco hotdogs that good or X hotdogs that bad?

 

Depends on which side of the Mississippi you reside...

[NutsAboutGolf]

4 hours ago, WKUTopperFan said:

So are Costco hotdogs that good or X hotdogs that bad?

Both…lol

[rjrpar]

12 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

I cruise on X about ten sailings a year, have had both and they both are extremely bland beef patties, Carnivals Guy burgers are much better.  The Mast Grill hotdogs are outright gross, wish they would buy costco hotdogs.  

Best cruise ship burger is Guys Burgers on Carnival. 

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

37 minutes ago, rjrpar said:

Best cruise ship burger is Guys Burgers on Carnival. 

 

I'd agree - at least that it's the best "included" burger. The BEST burger I've crossed paths with at sea was at the Lawn Club Grill, hands down!

 

 

As to burger size -- at places where they're not willing/able to cook it rare, then DEFINITELY I'd opt for thinner burgers! A thicker well done burger is not at all appealing to me.

 

Tom

[mfs2k]

 

I'm a Boar's Head, Natural Casing, Uncured all beef HotDog kind of guy.  Grilled crisp and cruncy to the bite.  With deli mustard and warm sauerkraut.

 

Put that on a Celebrity ship.. 

[Orator]

13 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

I cruise on X about ten sailings a year, have had both and they both are extremely bland beef patties, Carnivals Guy burgers are much better.  The Mast Grill hotdogs are outright gross, wish they would buy costco hotdogs.  

Completely agree. Just returned for Silhouette TA and found the hamburgers bland and the hotdog was inedible. One bite and I threw it away! The food in Blu was simply outstanding for me! I found that food in the Oceanview was mediocre. Others may differ as taste differs in people.

[Mark_K]

15 hours ago, MISTER 67 said:

68 cruises and I have never had a hamburger on a cruise ship, no hot dog either, just seems strange to me to not try the great offerings for lunch in the buffet especially on 4 cruises we had on the Equinox, what great selections. Just off the Infinity 3 weeks ago  and the buffet area was a lot smaller but there was still a pretty good variety.

The buffet isn’t serving much when you get back from a shore excursion at 3:30.

[PTC DAWG]

16 hours ago, jelayne said:

This makes me laugh, so many commenting on smaller portions, downgrading of the food and they offer a larger burger in a included venue and some of us don't like it as well as the smaller version.

They just can't win - lol

Some folks refuse to be happy.