Using specialty dining on Food Republic

[jeffw67]

Just wondering if you can use the free at sea specialty dining at the Food Republic restaurant? 

Edited January 3, 2023 by jeffw67

[ggTexasGal]

Just now, jeffw67 said:

Just wondering if you can use the free at sea specialty dining at the Food Republic restaurant? 

Yes!  (from T&C's):

• A Dining Upgrade meal in Food Republic, Pincho, Sushi and Wasabi includes 4 menu items.

[jeffw67]

Great! We've never had Food Republic on the ships we've been on. What's everyone's fav items there?

[AK Dreaming]

I just asked this on anther site and was told you can choose 4 items.  I am looking forward to that as Food Republic is one of my favorites on the Escape.  What amout the American Diner?

 

[scooter6139]

Wife and I did this, used both of ours so we shared a total of 8 items.  Was a bit much.  Turned out to be one of my favorite dinners!  😐

[BirdTravels]

23 minutes ago, AK Dreaming said:

I just asked this on anther site and was told you can choose 4 items.  I am looking forward to that as Food Republic is one of my favorites on the Escape.  What amout the American Diner?

 

 

 

Dining Terms and Conditions

 

Specialty Dining Packages (SDP) are available online for pre-sale or onboard during the first two days of the voyage. SDP is not available on 1 and 2-day sailings; On 3-day sailings, SDP is for sale on day 1 only. No refunds available if not all meals are used. SDPs are personal (per person, e.g., 2 guests cannot share 1 SDP meal) and non-transferable (guests cannot give their SDP meals to someone else). An SDP meal in a la carte restaurants includes 1 appetizer, 1 soup or salad, 1 main course and 1 dessert (does not apply to cover charge restaurants or Food Republic, Pincho Tapas Bar and Sushi, where a meal includes any 4 menu items). No sharing or to go orders permitted. SDP does not include beverages and additional and/or premium menu items will incur charges. A 20% gratuity and specialty service charge will be added to the package price. No SDP kids pricing available. We encourage guests to visit ncl.com/myncl to make dining reservations in advance. Reservations are not required but highly recommended, once onboard, reservations will be subject to availability. SDP meals can be enjoyed at American Diner, Cagney’s Steakhouse, Food Republic, Italian, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Moderno Churrascaria, Pincho Tapas Bar, Q Texas Smokehouse, Raw Bar, Seafood, Sushi and Teppanyaki.

[EllieinNJ]

Suggestion:. Just order four or five to start.  So e plates are bigger than others so by then you will know how much more to order.  We wound up leaving over alot.

[jeffw67]

Four items does sound like a lot. And that's four items per person?

[macewank]

15 minutes ago, jeffw67 said:

Four items does sound like a lot. And that's four items per person?

Yes.

 

 

1 hour ago, AK Dreaming said:

What amout the American Diner?

 

Yes, but American Diner is really inexpensive and when my buddy used his SDC on it the staff looked at him like he was crazy. 

[vacationut]

59 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

. SDP meals can be enjoyed at American Diner, Cagney’s Steakhouse, Food Republic, Italian, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Moderno Churrascaria, Pincho Tapas Bar, Q Texas Smokehouse, Raw Bar, Seafood, Sushi and Teppanyaki.

 

No Ocean Blue? 

[macewank]

4 minutes ago, vacationut said:

 

No Ocean Blue? 

yes ocean blue

[Ixtoras]

18 minutes ago, jeffw67 said:

Four items does sound like a lot. And that's four items per person?

Yes, that is 4 items per FAS dining package credit.  As mentioned above, some plates are bigger than others and 8 plates was a bit much for us as a couple.

 

It was good enough that we ended up eating at food republic three times on our last cruise.  Twice (one lunch and one dinner) we only got 4 plates and used only one FAS dining package credit and were completely satisfied.   

 

There's a pretty good variety of items, and I've liked all of the sushi rolls I've had. The thai chicken lettus wraps are good.  The ramen is good, but was a bit too spicy for the DW.  Both the tuna poke nachos and  tuna stack were both very good. pork belly from the grill menu was great.

 

Hope you have a great time!

 

[mking8288]

Here are some Food Republic onboard the Joy last May - it was a feast for 6 of us, used only 4 sets of dining coupons/vouchers - server stopped us from ordering more, said we can always do if still hungry ... Better yet, come back the next evening (lunch - if open on full sea days).  Way, way too much and we ended - everyone stuffed full, with with takeouts - sushi rolls for midnight snack in our cabin.  

 

If we are going to do it again, use 2 vouchers - 8 items to share among 4, maybe add 1 or 2 extra items at most ... dine there twice. 

 

Can't vouch as to portion sizes might've shrink but a la carte prices were reasonable + 20% and the place wasn't busy on our sailing with reduced occupancy level.  Those rolls are oversized, jumbo vs. petite ones seen elsewhere on the ship.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bon Appétit

 

Edited January 4, 2023 by mking8288

[Sailing12Away]

These were my picks in September. Looking forward to eating there for lunch again in February. Despite the phallic shape of the shishito peppers, they were quite tasty and something I will definitely repeat.

[Wedgie Wedgie]

Can you use a platinum coupon here too? Is that where you used 1 coupon for 4 items for 2 people or did you use your FAS dinners?

 

I know 2 rolls each would easily satisfy us.

[shaunmn]

Thanks for posting pictures. It looks delicious!! I'll have to add this to our specialty dining list. 

[TrumpyNor]

16 hours ago, jeffw67 said:

Just wondering if you can use the free at sea specialty dining at the Food Republic restaurant? 

As others have replied earlier, the answer is yes to your question. It is also worth noticing that most of the dishes on the menu are quite large, so just using one voucher at the time to and share the 4 dishes amongst you is both allowed and recommended in most cases. That way you can have TWO dinners (or lunches) at Food Republic, and using one of the vouchers each time.

[PTC DAWG]

1 hour ago, TrumpyNor said:

As others have replied earlier, the answer is yes to your question. It is also worth noticing that most of the dishes on the menu are quite large, so just using one voucher at the time to and share the 4 dishes amongst you is both allowed and recommended in most cases. That way you can have TWO dinners (or lunches) at Food Republic, and using one of the vouchers each time.

Wife and I always do this..

[PCJunkie516]

We LOVED Food Republic on our recent cruise on the Encore. Our favorite items were the pastrami dumplings and the crispy salmon roll. 

[22KristenB]

From the comments, it seems like this may be a good option for me and husband (specialty dining credit), but bring our teen son along without an extra fee, as some commented about using it for more people with plenty of food. Is this allowed? Using 2 credits for 3 people? If so, would work perfect for us! 

[mking8288]

@22KristenB  There is no minimum charger per person dining at FR, bring your teenager along - and if he is a big eater, and if 8 items aren't enough, just add 1 or 2 items ... a la carte prices aren't bad at all. 

 

Better yet, for desserts - stop by the buffet (or O'Sheehan's / The Local) afterward & it's complimentary, AYCE ... plus all the fresh fruits as available, etc. 

[jjjct]

Is Food Republic and Pincho's open everyday for lunch and are reservations needed at either of lunch or dinner?

[macewank]

2 minutes ago, jjjct said:

Is Food Republic and Pincho's open everyday for lunch and are reservations needed at either of lunch or dinner?

 

Food Republic was open for lunch on the Encore

[curlstravel]

We used 2 credits for 3 people and couldn’t eat all if it.

[gmbhardy]

8 hours ago, jjjct said:

Is Food Republic and Pincho's open everyday for lunch and are reservations needed at either of lunch or dinner?

I believe it’s open for lunch on sea days.