Florida_gal_50 Posted January 27, 2023 #26 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I’ve tried maybe a few days before. Usually I need to go to where they take reservations because if you have any other reservations it won’t let you book on navigator. I don’t like to book something just in case. I won’t book it unless I fully intend to go. The person I quoted said it’s rarely full and they never had problems so I’m responding to that. If you book it the second you get on the ship I’m sure it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted January 27, 2023 #27 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Bookings have varied for us. We never have booked the Lunch the first day and most times still get a spot, but then again sometimes it has been full. Hit or miss for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stateroom_Sailor Posted January 27, 2023 #28 Share Posted January 27, 2023 It looks like you can book in advance if there's a special holiday. Our upcoming cruise is offering Mother's Day Brunch for $29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutter Posted January 28, 2023 #29 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Do all/any of the other specialty restaurants offer lunch options on random days or is it only the PG? We've only been on HA a few times and I can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted January 28, 2023 #30 Share Posted January 28, 2023 32 minutes ago, peanutter said: Do all/any of the other specialty restaurants offer lunch options on random days or is it only the PG? We've only been on HA a few times and I can't remember. Just the pinnacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2023 #31 Share Posted January 28, 2023 9 hours ago, peanutter said: Do all/any of the other specialty restaurants offer lunch options on random days or is it only the PG? We've only been on HA a few times and I can't remember. Just the Pinnacle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skicruiser55 Posted January 28, 2023 #32 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Is Pinnacle open for lunch on embarkation day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted January 28, 2023 #33 Share Posted January 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, Skicruiser55 said: Is Pinnacle open for lunch on embarkation day? It’s been my experience that it’s not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted January 28, 2023 #34 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Skicruiser55 said: Is Pinnacle open for lunch on embarkation day? I have never seen it open on that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recruiter 28 Posted January 28, 2023 #35 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 1:44 PM, Florida_gal_50 said: I've tried to get in many times in the past and it was fully booked for lunch. We had the same experience on the Oosterdam TA. We tried several times to book a reservation and were told they were fully booked. We sent a message to the hotel/food manager and magically a reservation time opened for us. We found many empty tables surrounding us at lunch. Is it a shortage of staff? We were happy to finally have a Pinnacle Grill lunch but felt unwelcomed by the Maitre'd when we first inquired to secure a reservation. I did send a thank you to the Manager after our lunch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted January 28, 2023 #36 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 minute ago, recruiter 28 said: We had the same experience on the Oosterdam TA. We tried several times to book a reservation and were told they were fully booked. We sent a message to the hotel/food manager and magically a reservation time opened for us. We found many empty tables surrounding us at lunch. Is it a shortage of staff? We were happy to finally have a Pinnacle Grill lunch but felt unwelcomed by the Maitre'd when we first inquired to secure a reservation. I did send a thank you to the Manager after our lunch. I really feel it's a shortage of staff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutter Posted January 28, 2023 #37 Share Posted January 28, 2023 florida_gal_50 and kazu - thanks for the response. I figured it might only be the Pinnacle but was hoping others might have been opened a day or two as well. Thanks again and have a great rest of your weekend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted January 29, 2023 #38 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 9:38 AM, DaveOKC said: I would go to the Pinnacle Grill and talk to them directly, if they are there. Less miscommunication that way. By the way, SOMETIMES the Pinnacle Grill is open for Lunch on a port day. so check with them. I have seen it when we had a short port day. I have had that same experience. Once, while anchored off Sitka, we ate in the PG. What a wonderful experience, it was rainy and dreary and eating a wonderful meal in the PG at a window table watching the mist was magical. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted January 29, 2023 #39 Share Posted January 29, 2023 We enjoy PG lunch even more than its dinners. The first day we will usually stop at their host desk, inquire what days they will offer lunch, and make some reservations. Hank 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted January 29, 2023 #40 Share Posted January 29, 2023 This is good to know. I am going to the booking podium upon arrival soon. The lunches are now sold out but it wasn't always the case. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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